paholainen
- In Finnish, 'paholainen' translates to 'devil' in English, referring to a supernatural being often depicted as an evil entity or the personification of evil. nounIn many religions, the paholainen is seen as the adversary of God.The villagers believed that the paholainen was responsible for the misfortunes that befell them.
- Figuratively, 'paholainen' can also refer to a person who is considered extremely wicked or cruel. nounHe was known as the paholainen of the business world due to his ruthless tactics.The dictator was often called a paholainen by those who suffered under his regime.