pühkuri

Pühkuri is an Estonian word that translates to "sweeper" or "broom" in English. It refers to a tool used for cleaning and sweeping floors. Historically, pühkuri would have been made from natural materials such as straw, reeds, or twigs, bound together. Modern pühkuri can also be made from synthetic materials like plastic or nylon bristles, often attached to a wooden or metal handle. The design typically involves a dense collection of bristles that are effective at gathering dust, dirt, and debris from surfaces.

The act of using a pühkuri is called "pühkimine," meaning "sweeping." This is a fundamental household chore performed in homes, public spaces, and workplaces to maintain cleanliness. Beyond the simple broom, the term "pühkuri" can also encompass other cleaning devices designed for sweeping, such as mechanical sweepers or even certain types of vacuum cleaner attachments that perform a sweeping action. In a broader, more metaphorical sense, "pühkuri" might occasionally be used to describe something or someone that clears away or removes things, although its primary and most common meaning relates to the cleaning tool. The word is a common part of everyday Estonian vocabulary.