Finnish

sisu is the Finnish phrase for sisu. sisu refers to a specific type of stoic determination, grit or resilience in the face of extreme adversity.

terveydeksi is the Finnish way to say “bless you” when someone sneezes.

The Finnish verb for ‘sit’ is istua. The verb istua describes a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.

Merry Christmas in Finnish is hyvää joulua. The phrase is used to offer good wishes during the Christmas season.

The Finnish word for ‘blessing’ is siunaus. siunaus refers to the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor.

The English word ‘baby’ is translated into Finnish as vauva. The term refers to a very young human being.

lepää rauhassa is the Finnish way to say rest in peace.

The English phrase ‘me’ is translated into Finnish as minut. minut is the object form of the pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

The English word peanut is maapähkinä in Finnish. maapähkinä refers to a legume resembling a nut. You can ask for maapähkinät at a grocery store or market.

The Finnish word for teacher is opettaja. The term refers to a person who teaches.