pärään

Pärään is a Finnish word that can refer to several things, primarily a type of fish and a surname. As a fish, "pärään" is often used informally or dialectally to refer to species within the perch family, particularly the European perch (Perca fluviatilis). This usage is common in certain regions of Finland.

The word "pärään" also exists as a Finnish surname. Like many surnames, its origins can be traced to historical occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. Individuals bearing the surname Pärään can be found throughout Finland.

In a more abstract sense, "pärään" can sometimes be used in colloquial speech to indicate something being stuck, tangled, or difficult to resolve, although this is a less common and more idiomatic usage. The primary meanings, however, relate to the fish and the surname. The context in which the word is used will generally make its intended meaning clear.