Language
The unbearable beauty of Finnish grammar
What doesn’t hurt you makes you stronger – here are three books to help you make Finnish word endings your best friends.
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National Theatre knows no language barrier
Words from above: Surtitles open the National Theatre’s performances to non-Finnish speakers.
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Your honeymoon with the Finnish language
Want to have fun unlocking the mysteries of the Finnish language and the Finnish brain? See these three dictionaries.
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Starry-eyed study of Finnish
We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.
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Surname stories: Land of the –nens
Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix –nen. And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?
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Guardians of the Finnish language
We visit the Finnish Language Office to see how new words enter Finnish – and how Finnish words travel the world.
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How to be Finnish in Swedish
We ask a Swedish-speaking Finnish journalist for an inside view of what Finland’s “other” official language means to the country.
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In search of Finland's longest word
We scoured the forests for Finland's longest word – and we may never understand the full implications of our discovery.
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Nordic Food Glossary: On-screen cuisine
On iPhone or internet, Nordic Food Glossary brings you all things edible in an array of Nordic languages.
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Finnish made easy: Learn the local lingo
A teacher tells us the keys to picking up Finnish. Among them is a fearless, positive approach.
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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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Tempest in a tekopp
Google Maps Finland sparks a lively online discussion when it misfires and starts spitting out street names in Swedish instead of Finnish. Everybody just stay calm and no one will get lost.
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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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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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The pain of the profane
Can the same word be profane and profound? We check up on Finnish swearing habits.
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Current Affairs
- Is Finnish a difficult language? 3/10/2009
- Where does Finnish come from? 3/10/2009
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