On popular demand, we created this site to help you with our unique language.
Hei! / Moi!
Hi!
Kiitos!
Thank you!
Ole hyvä!
You are welcome!
Anteeksi
Excuse me; sorry
Kyllä
Yes
Ei
No
Perkele
A swear word but not too bad. Perkele was a devil in old Finnish mythology. Very versatile word to use stress anything you say! Meaning changes depending on the tone of your voice.
Löylyä, perkele! More heat to sauna and fast!
Perkele! It's too hot here in sauna!
Ruotsi perkele! Damn those Swedes!
Löyly
There is no word to löyly in English. It is the steam that rises from sauna stove and gives heat to the sauna. See above how to use it. We also have a very nice sauna place with the same name, check here.
Lentokonesuihkuturbiinimoottoriapumekaanikkoaliupseerioppilas
The longest word in Finnish, 61 letters. Translates as ‘airplane jet turbine engine auxiliary mechanic non-commissioned officer student.