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Finnish phrases to put in your pocket
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Finnish phrases to put in your pocket

The free service Hei Finland, accessible on your mobile device or computer, provides you with Finnish expressions for social, business and emergency situations.

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Who’s afraid of Finnish?
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Who’s afraid of Finnish?

Let’s have a word about the origins and idiosyncrasies of the Finnish language.

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The Finnish pain of the profane
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The Finnish pain of the profane

Can the same word be profane and profound? We check up on Finnish swearing habits.

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Aimo Sori, what’s your name?
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Aimo Sori, what’s your name?

Discover the hidden meanings behind the names of some famous and not-so-famous Finns.

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J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?
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J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?

Philosopher, scholar, journalist and politician Johan Vilhelm Snellman played a uniquely important role in forming the Finnish national identity.

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Where does Finnish come from?
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Where does Finnish come from?

People often assume that Finnish must be similar to the languages of neighbouring Sweden or Russia. Our article tells you why that’s simply not true.

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Is Finnish a difficult language?
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Is Finnish a difficult language?

Finnish is different. But this does not make it more difficult than other languages.

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Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki
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Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki

Helsinki has a Sámi population of 1,000 strong. How do they keep their culture, language and identity alive down south in the city?

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