How do you compliment someone in Finnish?
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How do you compliment someone in Finnish?
Flirting – Complimenting
- You’re gorgeous! Näytät upealta!
- You’re funny! Olet hauska!
- You have beautiful eyes! Sinulla on kauniit silmät!
- You’re a great dancer! Olet loistava tanssija!
- You look beautiful in that dress/shirt!
- I have been thinking about you all day!
- It’s been really nice talking to you!
What does Rakastan Sinua mean?
I love you
I love you = Rakastan sinua (standard Finnish)
What is the toast in Finland?
Kippis
A common Finnish toast is “Kippis,” which means “Cheers.” If you are interacting with Swedes in Finland, you will want to be sure to toast in Swedish by saying, “Skal”.
What is cheers Lapland?
Kippis (Cheers) The standard toast made when drinking, which generally wishes good health or is another way of saying ‘bottoms up’.
What does moi mean in finish?
Moi. In Finland, a similar greeting moi (pronounced [ˈmoi̯]) is used for “hello”, “hi” in the Finnish language. However, moi moi is used as a good bye, similarly to “bye bye” in English, even with a similar intonation.
What means kiitos?
Please/thank you
Kiitos (Please/thank you) The most important phrase visitors need to learn is ‘kiitos’, or its more informal version ‘kiiti’, which means ‘thank you’. Basic manners say to use this phrase after interacting with a cashier, bartender, or anyone else who has provided a service.
Do Finnish people not say thank you?
Finnish people are kind and will go out of their ways to make you happy and comfortable. Instead, Finnish people use other words and phrases to express their gratitude or complaisance. In Finnish culture, it’s extremely important to say “thank you” (“kiitos”).
What time is dinner in Finland?
Evening meals at home are eaten around 17:00 or 18:00. In most restaurants, dinners are served from 18:00 onwards. Many restaurants stop serving food about 45 minutes before they actually close, so it is worthwhile checking the serving times when booking a table.
Why is Cheersing a thing?
Toasting is thought to come from sacrificial libations in which a sacred liquid (blood or wine) was offered to the gods in exchange for a wish, or a prayer for health. It was Greek and Roman tradition to leave an offering to the gods, including alcoholic beverages, during celebrations and commonly after a death.
How do you say happy New Year in Finnish?
The drink of choice is, of course, sparkling wine or champagne! Happy New Year! Hyvää uutta vuotta!
How do you say happy birthday in Norwegian?
“gratulerer med dagen!”
What are some basic Finnish phrases?
Here are some basic Finnish phrases which you can use in everyday conversation, as well as some common words you will see on signs. kyllä. yes. joo. yes (slang, but common in spoken Finnish) ei. no. ehkä. maybe, perhaps.
How do you Say Goodbye in Finnish?
The following expressions, on the other hand, are some different things you can say when saying goodbye: nähdään! see you! nähdään pian! see you soon! nähdään huomenna! see you tomorrow! hyvää päivänjatkoa! have a nice day! hauskaa viikonloppua! have a good weekend! If someone apologises to you, you can reply using one of the following expressions:
How do you say have a nice day in Finnish?
hyvää päivänjatkoa! have a nice day! hauskaa viikonloppua! have a good weekend! If someone apologises to you, you can reply using one of the following expressions: puhutko englantia? do you speak English? puhutko suomea? do you speak Finnish? voisitko puhua hitaammin? could you speak more slowly, please? voisitko kirjoittaa sen ylös?
How do you Wish Someone Happy Birthday in Finnish?
Have a wonderful birthday! Paljon onnea päivänäsi! Ihanaa syntymäpäivää! Happy Anniversary! Hyvää hääpäivää! Happy…Anniversary! Hyvää …-vuotishääpäivää!
