Pühkijä

Pühkijä is a Finnish term that translates to "sweeper" or "cleaner." It generally refers to someone or something that performs the act of sweeping or cleaning. The term can be used in various contexts. In a domestic setting, it might refer to a person who sweeps the floor. More broadly, it can be applied to devices designed for cleaning, such as a street sweeper vehicle or even a vacuum cleaner, although more specific terms often exist for these. In a more figurative sense, pühkijä could describe someone who clears away obstacles or problems, metaphorically sweeping them aside. The core meaning remains consistent: the act of removing dirt, debris, or other unwanted matter through sweeping or a similar cleaning action. The word is derived from the Finnish verb "pühkida," which means to sweep. Its usage is straightforward and directly relates to the action it describes.