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The way to thank people in Finnish is "'''Kiitos'''" which literally translates to "a thank" (plural is ''''kiitoksia'''' and is a slightly more thanking expression). This is the most common way to thank a person in Finnish. "'''Kiitti'''" is a casual slang-like way to say thanks, but it is also the the 3rd person singular imperfect i.e. "S/he thanked" in Finnish proper. Another slang way to express thanks is to say "'''dänks'''", an obvious loan from English. | The way to thank people in Finnish is "'''Kiitos'''" which literally translates to "a thank" (plural is ''''kiitoksia'''' and is a slightly more thanking expression). This is the most common way to thank a person in Finnish. "'''Kiitti'''" is a casual slang-like way to say thanks, but it is also the the 3rd person singular imperfect i.e. "S/he thanked" in Finnish proper. Another slang way to express thanks is to say "'''dänks'''", an obvious loan from English. | ||
Should you bump into someone in the crowd it is good to know the word "'''anteeksi'''". It | Should you bump into someone in the crowd it is good to know the word "'''anteeksi'''". It is equivalent to both "(I'm) sorry" and "excuse me". A slang expression for saying "sorry" that has become so widespread that it can almost be considered proper Finnish is "'''sori'''", pronounced exactly like the English word "sorry". | ||
Vast majority of Finns will switch to English if they encounter foreigners trying to apply less than perfect Finnish. This does not mean they do not appreciate the effort to try to learn some command of Finnish and to apply it but Finns just figure out the foreigners will not bother to learn the language spoken only by some 5 mln people. Assumption of English being the highest in common language is due to desire to be hospitable towards the non-native. | Vast majority of Finns will switch to English if they encounter foreigners trying to apply less than perfect Finnish. This does not mean they do not appreciate the effort to try to learn some command of Finnish and to apply it but Finns just figure out the foreigners will not bother to learn the language spoken only by some 5 mln people. Assumption of English being the highest in common language is due to desire to be hospitable towards the non-native. | ||
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[[File:Ticket machine in Pasila.JPG|thumb|right|240px|A ticket vending machine can usually vend single tickets and recharge your travel pass. UI is in Finnish, Swedish and English only (lazy public sector engineer you know..)]] | [[File:Ticket machine in Pasila.JPG|thumb|right|240px|A ticket vending machine can usually vend single tickets and recharge your travel pass. UI is in Finnish, Swedish and English only (lazy public sector engineer you know..)]] | ||
Use '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares Ticket types and fares of the Metropolitan Helsinki area (in English)]''' to figure out the best choice of public transport ticket for yourself. Available types are: | |||
Available types are: | |||
# '''Single ticket''' is expensive and inconvenient for the traveler as they are valid for only 69 minutes (Helsinki internal) and 80 minutes (Helsinki-region). | # '''Single ticket''' is expensive and inconvenient for the traveler as they are valid for only 69 minutes (Helsinki internal) and 80 minutes (Helsinki-region). | ||
# '''Day and multi-day tickets''' (1-7 days) | # '''Day and multi-day tickets''' (1-7 days) | ||
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The longer period you purchase the lower the per time unit price gets. | The longer period you purchase the lower the per time unit price gets. | ||
At an R-kioski you can purchase single tickets, or much better: Get a public transport pass ('''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/ | At an R-kioski you can purchase single tickets, or much better: Get a public transport pass ('''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/information/hsl-card HSL travel card]''') that costs 5€. You can load money to purchase tickets at discounted prices in the vehicle or season (unlimited travel for a period) | ||
Download the '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/app HSL App]''' (HSL == Helsinki Region Transport Authority) for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.hsl.app Android] or [https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/apple-store/id1340229182 iOS]. Within the app you can access the in-house '''traveler router''' and also '''purchase tickets''', once you have registered your credit card in the app. For people with Finnish postpaid sims also payment in the phone bill is possible. | Download the '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/app HSL App]''' (HSL == Helsinki Region Transport Authority) for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.hsl.app Android] or [https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/apple-store/id1340229182 iOS]. Within the app you can access the in-house '''traveler router''' and also '''purchase tickets''', once you have registered your credit card in the app. For people with Finnish postpaid sims also payment in the phone bill is possible. | ||
If you have an Android phone with NFC you could also find the '''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonwal.omamatkakortti Oma Matkakortti App]''' (Own travel pass) useful as it allows you to check the status of your travel pass with your phone. | If you have an Android phone with NFC you could also find the '''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonwal.omamatkakortti Oma Matkakortti App]''' (Own travel pass) useful as it allows you to check the status of your travel pass with your phone. | ||
* '''[https://www.reittiopas.fi/ Helsinki-region traveler router]''' will whisk you where you need to go. | |||
=== Ride-hailing apps === | === Ride-hailing apps === | ||
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# There are various numbers to call to get a taxi | # There are various numbers to call to get a taxi | ||
== Choosing a sauna == | |||
[[File:Savukiuas rovaniemi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The fi."'''kiuas'''" == en."stove" of a smoke sauna.]] | [[File:Savukiuas rovaniemi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The fi."'''kiuas'''" == en."stove" of a smoke sauna.]] | ||
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* '''[[w:Helsinki Swimming Stadium|Helsinki Swimming Stadium]]''' is an outdoor swimming stadium with milder and hotter saunas is an inexpensive and authentic way to experience sauna. Hammarskjöldintie 5. Single ticket 4€. | * '''[[w:Helsinki Swimming Stadium|Helsinki Swimming Stadium]]''' is an outdoor swimming stadium with milder and hotter saunas is an inexpensive and authentic way to experience sauna. Hammarskjöldintie 5. Single ticket 4€. | ||
* '''[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun Sauna]''' is the original wood heated public sauna in town. Open Tue-Sun 14:00-20:00 with bathing till 21:30. Harjutorinkatu 1. Single ticket 13€. | * '''[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun Sauna]''' is the original wood heated public sauna in town. Open Tue-Sun 14:00-20:00 with bathing till 21:30. Harjutorinkatu 1. Single ticket 13€. | ||
* '''[https://tilajakamo.fi/uutiset/lapinlahdessa-telttasauna/ Lapinlahden telttasauna]''' by the sea in the scenic Lapinlahti grounds open Fri and Sat 15-20 is renowned for their trademark smooth and mellow löyly administered by the 'Sauna Major'. | |||
* '''[http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/ Kulttuurisauna]''' is a public sauna situated in Hakaniemanranta by the seaside. Hakaniemenranta 17. Obs: No swimsuits or towels allowed in the sauna proper. Adults 15€, students 12€. | * '''[http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/ Kulttuurisauna]''' is a public sauna situated in Hakaniemanranta by the seaside. Hakaniemenranta 17. Obs: No swimsuits or towels allowed in the sauna proper. Adults 15€, students 12€. | ||
* '''[http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/front-page/ Löyly]''' is a recently built designer sauna with sun decks and a restaurant in Hernesaari. This sauna is by the sea. Hernesaarenranta 4. A 2 hr sauna session is 19€ includes a towel, seat cover as well as soap and shampoo. | * '''[http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/front-page/ Löyly]''' is a recently built designer sauna with sun decks and a restaurant in Hernesaari. This sauna is by the sea. Hernesaarenranta 4. A 2 hr sauna session is 19€ includes a towel, seat cover as well as soap and shampoo. | ||
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* '''[http://www.sompasauna.fi/ Sompasauna]''' has 2 community run saunas by the sea and is free of charge but bringing löyly water (normal tap water) and firewood (available at gas stations) will be appreciated at this community-built and community-run sauna. If the sauna is cold (may occur off-peak hours) you should just heat it yourself. | * '''[http://www.sompasauna.fi/ Sompasauna]''' has 2 community run saunas by the sea and is free of charge but bringing löyly water (normal tap water) and firewood (available at gas stations) will be appreciated at this community-built and community-run sauna. If the sauna is cold (may occur off-peak hours) you should just heat it yourself. | ||
'''Other saunas | '''Other saunas''' | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/recreation/saunas/saunas Saunas maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' in the city and also on recreational islands of Helsinki. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/recreation/saunas/saunas Saunas maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' in the city and also on recreational islands of Helsinki. | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable. | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available. | ||
== To the sauna == | |||
You want to experience the wonderfully indescribable soothing effect of the Finnish sauna. Excellent choice dear Sir/Madam. | |||
Depending on your choice of sauna, i.e. municipal swimming hall, country-side cabin sauna, old-school commercial sauna, hotel's or restaurant's sauna or one of the new designer saunas that have recently sprung up, the rules are slightly different, but lingo is unchanged throughout Finnish sauna culture. | |||
=== Getting to the sauna === | === Getting to the sauna === | ||
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Now we are ready to form some useful sentences | Now we are ready to form some useful sentences | ||
::* | ::* fi."Missä on sauna?" == en."Where is the sauna?" | ||
::* | ::* fi."Missä on pukuhuone?" == en."Where is the dressing room?" | ||
::* | ::* fi."Missä ovat kaljat?" == en."Where are the beers?" | ||
::* Now we can also form the compound word fi." | ::* Now we can also form the compound word fi."pukuhuonekaljat" == en."dressing room beers", awesome! | ||
* fi."'''Tarvitsen'''" == en."[I] need" | * fi."'''Tarvitsen'''" == en."[I] need" | ||
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* fi."'''uimapuvun'''" == en."a swimsuit" | * fi."'''uimapuvun'''" == en."a swimsuit" | ||
Lets apply with what we know so far: | Lets apply with what we know so far: | ||
::* | ::* "Tarvitsenko pyyhkeen?" == en."Do I need a towel?" | ||
::* | ::* "Onko kaljaa?" == en."Are there any beers?" | ||
=== In the locker room === | === In the locker room === | ||
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* fi."'''päin'''" == en."the direction of" | * fi."'''päin'''" == en."the direction of" | ||
* " | * "Missä päin sauna on?" == en."In which direction the sauna is?". Follow the wave hand signal direction. | ||
=== Shower room / bathing area === | === Shower room / bathing area === | ||
* In hotel and restaurant saunas toiletries | * In hotel and restaurant saunas toiletries will be provided by the establishment for the traveler. In private saunas these are also on the house. In other cases bring your own. | ||
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* fi."'''lujempaa'''" == en."harder" | * fi."'''lujempaa'''" == en."harder" | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Vihdo lujempaa" == en."Whack me harder with your vihta." | ||
* fi."'''lisää'''" == en."more [of x]" | * fi."'''lisää'''" == en."more [of x]" | ||
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Lets put that all together, you want more löyly you ask for: | Lets put that all together, you want more löyly you ask for: | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Lisää löylyä." == en."Throw some more water on the stones." | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Heitä löylyä" == same thing | ||
* fi."'''hyvä'''" plural "'''hyvät'''" == en."good" | * fi."'''hyvä'''" plural "'''hyvät'''" == en."good" | ||
::* fi." | ::* fi."Hyvät löylyt" == en."Good steams" | ||
* fi."'''Helvetti'''" == en."Hell" | * fi."'''Helvetti'''" == en."Hell" | ||
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* fi."'''kuuma'''" == en."hot" | * fi."'''kuuma'''" == en."hot" | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Helvetti, liian kuuma" == en."Hell, it is too hot in here." | ||
=== Getting out of the sauna === | === Getting out of the sauna === | ||
* fi."'''mennään'''" == en."lets go" | * fi."'''mennään'''" == en."lets go" | ||
* fi."'''uimaan'''" == en."to swimming" | * fi."'''uimaan'''" == en."to swimming" | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Mennään uimaan" == en."Lets go swimming" | ||
* fi.''''-lle''''-suffix == en."for someone/something, to somewhere, to somebody's place" | * fi.''''-lle''''-suffix == en."for someone/something, to somewhere, to somebody's place" | ||
:: -> fi." | :: -> fi."Mennään kaljalle." == en."Lets go have a beer." | ||
Then we go for the more extreme sauna cool down | Then we go for the more extreme sauna cool down | ||
* fi."'''Hypätään'''" == en."lets jump" | * fi."'''Hypätään'''" == en."lets jump" | ||
* fi."'''avanto'''" == en."hole | * fi."'''avanto'''" == en."ice hole" | ||
* fi.''''-on'''' / ''''-ön''''-suffix == en."to inside" | * fi.''''-on'''' / ''''-ön''''-suffix == en."to inside" | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Hypätään avantoon" == en."Lets jump into the ice hole." | ||
* fi."'''kieritään'''" == en."lets roll" | * fi."'''kieritään'''" == en."lets roll" | ||
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* fi.''''-ssa'''' / ''''-ssä''''-suffix == en."in something" | * fi.''''-ssa'''' / ''''-ssä''''-suffix == en."in something" | ||
::* -> fi." | ::* -> fi."Kieritään lumessa!" == en."Lets roll in the snow!" | ||
=== After the sauna === | === After the sauna === | ||
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* fi."'''ravintolaan'''" == en."to a restaurant" | * fi."'''ravintolaan'''" == en."to a restaurant" | ||
== Special times in the sauna calendar == | |||
* [http://www.saunaday.fi/en/sauna-day-2/ Sauna Day] is a day when the saunas are heated and opened up to the public free of charge. Website has possibility to enroll a sauna or book a sauna slot. | * [http://www.saunaday.fi/en/sauna-day-2/ Sauna Day] is a day when the saunas are heated and opened up to the public free of charge. Website has possibility to enroll a sauna or book a sauna slot. | ||
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'''Biannually''' | '''Biannually''' | ||
'''[http://www.helsinkisaunaday.fi/ Helsinki Sauna Day]''' is an event held on Saturdays annually or biannually. The plot as follows: Saunas are heated and opened up to sauna-goers '''free-of-charge'''. This is an excellent way to discover quality saunas inaccessible normally. On the website you may either register your sauna to participate or to book seats in sauna waves (usually 1hr long slots). Not limited only to Helsinki. | |||
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== Resources for learning Finnish == | == Resources for learning Finnish == | ||
=== Beginners === | |||
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* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/suomi-finnish All Finnish learning resources at YLE.fi] (YLE == Public Broadcasting Company of Finland) | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/suomi-finnish All Finnish learning resources at YLE.fi] (YLE == Public Broadcasting Company of Finland) | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet Basic Finnish] at YLE.fi | :* [https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet Basic Finnish] at YLE.fi | ||
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::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/04/11/finnish-numbers-numerot Finnish Numbers] at YLE.fi | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/04/11/finnish-numbers-numerot Finnish Numbers] at YLE.fi | ||
::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/06/14/finnish-phrases-suomen-kielen-fraaseja Finnish Phrases] at YLE.fi | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/06/14/finnish-phrases-suomen-kielen-fraaseja Finnish Phrases] at YLE.fi | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/speak-finnish-helppoa-suomea-aloittelijoille Speak Finnish] at YLE.fi | |||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/supisuomea Supisuomea - Real Finnish] at YLE.fi with [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/01/14/supisuomea-videot 12 video courses] included. The course is fully in Finnish, but there are [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/sanastot glossaries] available in [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/04/suomi-english English], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-deutsch German], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-russkiy Russian], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-svenska Swedish], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-eesti-keel Estonian], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-francais French] and [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-af-somali Somalian] | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-1-persoonapronominit-verbin-persoonataivutus-ja-adjektiivit Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 1: Persoonapronominit, verbin persoonataivutus ja adjektiivit] - [[w:personal pronoun|personal pronoun]]s, [[w:verb|verb]] [[w:inflection|inflection]] and [[w:adjective|adjective]]s | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-2-lukusanat-ja-ajanilmaukset Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 2: Lukusanat ja ajanilmaukset] - [[w:Numeral (linguistics)|Numerals]] and telling time | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-3-arjen-kysymyksia-ja-astevaihtelu Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 3: Arjen kysymyksiä ja astevaihtelu] - Everyday questions and [[w:consonant gradation|consonant gradation]] | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-4-omistaminen-ja-oma-perhe Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 4: Omistaminen ja oma perhe] - [[w:Possession (linguistics)|Possession]] and my family members | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-5-paikallissijat-ja-vokaaliharmonia Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 5: Paikallissijat ja vokaaliharmonia] - Grammatical cases that indicate location or movement from or towards a location ([[w:fi:Paikallissija|fi:Paikallissija]]t) and [[w:vowel harmony|vowel harmony]] | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-6-imperfekti-seka-asiointia-preesensissa Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 6: Imperfekti sekä asiointia preesensissä] - [[w:Imperfect|Imperfect]] and everyday situations in [[w:present tense|present tense]] | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-7-suomalaista-ruokaa-ja-partitiivi Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 7: Suomalaista ruokaa ja partitiivi] - [[w:Finnish cuisine|Finnish cuisine]] and the [[w:partitive|partitive]] case | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-8-matkustussanastoa-imperatiivi-ja-konditionaali Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 8: Matkustussanastoa, imperatiivi ja konditionaali] - Language for traveling, [[w:Imperative mood|imperative]] and [[w:conditional mood|conditional]] [[w:Grammatical mood|moods]] | |||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-9-suomalaisia-tapoja-ja-kulttuuria Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 9: Suomalaisia tapoja ja kulttuuria] - Finnish [[w:Social norm|customs]] and [[w:Culture of Finland|culture]] | |||
=== Intermediate === | |||
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* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/asiointisuomea Asiointisuomea - Finnish for Practical Purposes] at YLE.fi suitable for self-studies for A2.1 and B2.1 level students | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/asiointisuomea Asiointisuomea - Finnish for Practical Purposes] at YLE.fi suitable for self-studies for A2.1 and B2.1 level students | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/ykitreenit-tavoitteena-yleinen-kielitutkinto-suomen-kielessa YKItreenit] - tavoitteena [[w:fi:yleinen kielitutkinto]] ([[w:YKI test]]) suomen kielessä at YLE.fi | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/ykitreenit-tavoitteena-yleinen-kielitutkinto-suomen-kielessa YKItreenit] - tavoitteena [[w:fi:yleinen kielitutkinto]] ([[w:YKI test]]) suomen kielessä at YLE.fi | ||