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The Russian word chukhna (чухна́) is a derogatory term for Finnish and Finnic people. [4] The ministry for foreign affairs of Russia called for Russians to not use the word. [5] [6] Ingrian Finns were heavily persecuted in Soviet Russia, including being subject to forced deportations.
Most words in Finnish can be used euphemistically in place of profanity by preceding it with voi (an interjection meaning "oh!"), for example voi paska!, which translates to "oh shit!". This also applies for vieköön (third person singular imperative of the verb viedä "to take"), an example of this is the phrase hiisi vieköön (may the ...
Perkele (pronounced ⓘ) is a Finnish word meaning 'evil spirit' and a popular Finnish profanity, used similarly to the English phrase god damn, [1] although it is considered much more profane. It is most likely the most internationally known Finnish curse word. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Pantsdrunk (stylized as Päntsdrunk; Finnish: kalsarikännit, ˈkɑls̠ɑriˌkænːit ⓘ) is a form of drinking culture, originating in Finland, in which the drinker consumes alcoholic drinks at home dressed in very little clothing, usually underwear, with no intention of going out.
Other Finnish words include "vahingonilo," which means to enjoy someone else's misfortune, and "sisu," which is a kind of stoic determination or resilience. 6. Heavy metal fans are spoiled for choice.
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People marching at the "Me emme vaikene" ("End the silence") demonstration against racism and fascism in the centre of Helsinki, Finland in September 2023. A 2011 poll showed that 66% of Finnish respondents considered Finland to be a racist country but only 14% admitted to being racist themselves. [ 1 ]
Ryssä (Finnish pronunciation:) is a Finnish term for a Russian person, considered derogatory today. [1] The term is also used as a collective term for Russians or Russia, [2] and may refer to the Russian language. [1] The neutral word for "Russian person" in modern Finnish is venäläinen, from Venäjä for "Russia".