Where does “perkele” come from?
perkele (Finnish) comes from Proto-Finnic perkeleh — evil spirit?.
perkele (Finnish): The Devil, Satan; also Perkele; devil; A swear...
Definitions
- The Devil, Satan; also Perkele; devil; A swear...
Ancestry of “perkele”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Finnic | perkeleh | evil spirit? |