Piirros

Piirros is a Finnish noun that denotes a drawing or sketch. It can refer to an artistic drawing created with pencil, pen, or other media, as well as to a diagram, illustration, or chart used to convey information. In everyday language, the term covers both rough doodles and more finished works, as well as technical diagrams in fields such as science, engineering, or design.

The word is derived from the verb piirtää, meaning to draw. The base form is piirros; its plural is piirrokset, and the genitive form is piirroksen. It appears in various compound and inflected forms according to Finnish grammar.

Usage of the term spans several domains. In education and art, a piirtos or piirros can be an assignment or a piece of visual art. In technical or scientific contexts, piirros is commonly used to refer to diagrams, schematics, or figures that illustrate concepts, processes, or data. In media, the term can also denote illustrations accompanying texts or cartoons, especially in informal speech.

Piirros is also a Finnish surname. As a surname, it is carried by individuals in Finland, and like many Finnish names, it reflects a connection to the word’s root meaning related to drawing or imagery.

Related terms include piirustus, which more often denotes a formal drawing, plan, or blueprint, particularly in technical or official contexts. Piirros remains a versatile, broadly used term in Finnish for any visual representation.