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Pomo

Boss

Beginnernoun

Definition

The person in charge of a business or team.

Example

Pomomme on reilu ja mukava.

Our boss is fair and nice.

Etymology

The word 'pomo' is an informal term derived from 'pomom', which means to order or command, evolving to denote a boss or leader in the workplace.

How & Where It’s Used

'Pomo' is primarily used in informal spoken Finnish, and it carries a casual or colloquial connotation, particularly among younger people and in relaxed work environments.

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