Why does Finnish have so many funny, unique words that don’t exist in English? In this episode of Nasta Suomi, we explore over ten Finnish words that capture culture, nature, and everyday life in ways no direct translation can. From sisu and saunalöyly to mökkihöperö, happihyppy, and tarjeta, you’ll hear the stories behind these quirky expressions and learn why they matter. Perfect for Finnish learners who want more than grammar — this episode shows you how language reflects the Finnish way of living.

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https://t.me/nastasuomi

Got a question about Finnish?

Write me an email! The most interesting questions might become full episodes of this podcast: contact@edukos.online

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To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I’m giving away a little thank-you gift to 10 listeners.

All you need to do is:

1. Subscribe to the podcast

2. Leave a rating

That’s it!

Before Christmas 2025, I’ll randomly select 10 people to receive my practical guide:

“A Simple Communication Guide for Small Business Owners” — written in plain English for entrepreneurs in Finland.

No jargon. Just useful stuff.

If you’re running a business — or thinking about starting one — this might help more than you expect!

I’ll announce the winners on my Telegram channel.