![]() In Finnish: Kell’ onni on se onnen kätkeköön This Finnish saying means the same as “Desperate times call for desperate actions” or “Necessity knows no law.” #14 Who has happiness should hide it. This Finnish saying means the same as “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” #13 Emergency does not read the law. ![]() In Finnish: Ei ole koiraa karvoihin katsominen. This Finnish saying means the same as “ Learn to walk before you can run.” The proverb highlights the importance of learning the basics before diving into more advanced things. This Finnish saying means the same as “There are more than one ways to skin a cat.” #11 A tree is climbed from its base. In Finnish: Konstit on monet, sano mummo kun kissalla pöytää pyyhki. #10 There are many means, said granny when she was wiping the table with the cat. The proverb describes a situation in which both parties are equally responsible but one is trying their best to be innocent. This Finnish saying means the same as “The pot calling the kettle black”. In Finnish: Pata kattilaa soimaa, musta kylki kummallakin. #9 The pot blames the kettle, yet both have a black side. A similar English expression could be “That’s water under the bridge”. There is no use to dwell on the past and hold a grudge. In Finnish: Joka vanhoja muistelee, sitä tikulla silmään. #8 A poke in the eye for the one, who dwells on the past. The things that come easy, are easily gone. This Finnish saying means the same as “Easy come, easy go”. In Finnish: Mikä laulaen tulee, se viheltäen menee. The Finnish and German proverb refer to the forest echo. In German, there’s a proverb almost word to word with the Finnish expression: ”Wie man in den Wald hineinruft, so schallt es heraus”. This Finnish saying means the same as “What goes around, comes around” or “You reap what you sow”. The forest is the second home for Finns and plays an essential role in the Finnish mythology. In Finnish: Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan. #6 The forest answers in the same way one shouts at it. Things always get solved, when it’s the last minute or a critical situation. This Finnish saying means the same as “Necessity is the mother of invention”. This Finnish saying means the same as “Fortune favors the brave”. When you start something new (a job, hobby, etc.), it’s okay to not know about anything, be slow and to make mistakes. In this sense, there are similarities to the old chestnut in English: “There’s no harm in asking.” #3 Work teaches the worker. This saying reminds Finns that it’s okay to ask. In general, we Finns don’t ask much advice because we want to be self-sufficient and also, because we don’t want to disturb others. ![]() If you’re unsure, you should ask for advice. #2 Who asks for the road doesn’t get lost. It can also mean that delaying something can be a good decision, especially if you are acting sentimentally. This can be interpreted to mean that you get wiser through age or experience. This saying can be also written in the opposite way. The following morning shows things from the right perspective. If you’re unsure, feeling stressed or discouraged, sleep on it. As a part of the Finno-Ugric language family, Finnish together with the Sami language – an official language in Lapland – give parents all over the world the chance to choose a child’s name based on old Scandinavian ancestry, linguistically unique, and with the pronunciation utterly different from any other Scandinavian language.Henkilön Finnish Language Finland Blog jakama julkaisu Hekello 7.33 PSTįamous Finnish sayings #1 The morning is wiser than the evening. Last but not least, Finnish men’s national ice-hockey team is ranked as one of the best in the world. Finland is also the home of Apocalyptica, Mika Waltari and Rovio, the creator of the famous Angry Birds. Considered one of the least corrupt nations in Europe, the Finns have a lot to offer: breathtaking images of Finnish Lakeland, Archipelago Sea, polar night, Aurora Borealis and endless pine forests. With the population of only 5.4 million people it is the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Officially the Republic of Finland, this country located in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe is called the country of thousands of lakes and islands.
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