I'm collecting phrases that are used in the same manner as an exasperated "for fuck's sake" in English - imagine shouting in angry frustration at a news headline - that's what I'm after.
I'm initially looking for one per language, so am putting suggestions to a poll for the decision. Current suggestions for Estonian:
mida kuradit
no mida kuradit
mida vittu
no mida vittu
Should anything else be added before I turn it into a poll?
I don't think I have many connections in Estonia, so any help to reach Estonian speakers very welcome.
If this has landed in your timeline & you don't know what I'm talking about, there is some info about the project here
https://things.uk/@eclectech/117071859569448514
aitäh!
#theFFSproject #Estonian
eclectech
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2026-08-20 14:32:33 UTC
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