saippu
Saippu is a Finnish noun that refers to liquid or bar soap. The word originates from the German Seife, meaning soap, and entered Finnish as a borrowing in the 18th century during a period of increased trade and cultural exchange between the Nordic peoples and Central Europe. In colloquial speech, the word is often shortened to "saippua" for an informal reference to everyday cleanliness products.
The term is used in a variety of contexts. In home care, saippu denotes commercial soaps made
Beyond its literal meaning, saippu has cultural resonance in Finland. It appears in idiomatic expressions such
Because of its ubiquity in everyday life, saippu has been the subject of various studies examining its
Categories: Finnish language, Personal hygiene, Industrial hygiene, Environmental studies, Cultural terminology.