Everyone in Finland speaks English, although knowing a few phrases in Finnish always helps! I’ve been learning Finnish since a year now…although I can speak in 5 languages, I can confidently say that it is the most difficult language I’ve ever learnt! Still, here you go 🙂
The nicest thing about the Finnish language – known as Suomi – is that it is pronounced exactly as it is written. The main differences from English are that “e” is pronounced as “ey” and “y” is pronounced as “ue” (sort of, but it’s okay if you get it wrong!) and “g” is soft as in Lady Gaga and not as in giant.
Tervetuloa – Welcome
Terve – Formal hello
Hei – Slightly formal hello
Moi! – Casual hello
Morro! – Very casual, like Hi! between friends
Kiitos! – Thank you!
Isokiitos! – A big thank you!
Haluan… – I want…
Työnnä – Push
Vedä – PullÂ
Beer – Olut
Moi moi or hei hei – Bye bye!