Admin Is there a word for please in Finnish?
– There is no word for ‘please’ in Finnish – not because Finns are rude, but because they just assume politeness. There is a word which means ‘thank you’, kiitos, which is sometimes used in place of ‘please’, and the other way to indicate politeness is to use the conditional – ‘Would you…’
Why are Finns so emotionless?
The emotional repression or introversion that Finns can be known for may have to do with something called ‘sisu’. Sisu is a Finnish word meaning a show of strength, stoicism and resilience – and it’s an important part of the Finnish identity.
What is Finland rude?
In Finland, it is considered rude to interrupt people when they are speaking. Finns normally wait for their discussion partners to finish before speaking themselves. It is uncommon in Finland to show your emotions in public. It is considered rude to raise your voice when speaking, especially in a public place.
How do you answer kiitos?
The answer is Kiitos hyvää (I’m fine, thank you). Thank you is probably the most important word in every language. The Finnish word for thank you is Kiitos . The answer to Kiitos is either Ole hyvä (here you are) or Ei kestä (you’re welcome or no problem).
Are Finns cold?
Finns look hard and cold, but they’re actually fluffy, soft and warm on the inside – and kind of fun to play with!
Are Finnish people happier?
A popular local saying goes, “Happiness will always end in tears.” But for four consecutive years, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which publishes an annual report evaluating the happiness of people around the world.
What kind of relationship do Finns have to alcohol?
They just have a special relationship with alcohol and restrict their heavy drinking to holidays and weekends. Despite that special relationship, Finns and tourists alike can only buy alcoholic beverages at Alko, the national alcoholic beverage retailing monopoly.
What are Finnish traits?
Finns have a reputation for reticence, thoughtfulness and unemotional behavior. They are quiet, reflective, somber and, for some, seemingly stubborn and standoffish. They are unwilling to speak unless they have something of importance to say. There is a saying that when a Finn says something, they really mean it.
What perkele means?
evil spirit
Perkele (pronounced [ˈperkele] ( listen)) is a Finnish word meaning “evil spirit” and a popular Finnish profanity, used similarly to English “god damn”. It is most likely the most internationally known Finnish curse word, and has now entered the global lexicon as a result of use in internet culture.