American's view • What life in Finland is REALLY like
2019 ж. 11 Қар.
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American's view • What life in Finland is REALLY like.
American REACTS to Finnish Lifestyle | Finland Is Amazing!
An American's view on living in Finland (food, culture, traditions, people, language, etc.) Living in Finland vs living in the United States.
Comment below things you love about life in Finland (Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Oulu, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Pori, Kuopio, Kotka, Espoo, Vantaa, Vaasa, etc.)!
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One note on Finnish Language, no matter how poorly You might speak it, most likely You will be understood.
And no matter how poorly you might speak Finnish, Finns really appreciate the effort of just trying.
And if not, English is a very safe fallback too.
There are so many wierd dialects and drunks that as long as you know the basic form of a word and put a few of them after one another you can most likely be understood 😂
I love finnish summer. It's the nicest day of the year
The houses and apartments are on small side because you have to heat them at least nine months out of twelve. It is just more economical when you don't have a lot of empty space to keep warm.
I love how clean the streets are in Finland compared to the States.
I love Finland 😍. Best place to live…
We finns appriciate someone putting efford to learning our language and culture, because we are really small population and have allways been historically a little hidden in our northern forests. So nowdays in global world its kind of a meme in Finland that if anywhere we get mentioned "torilla tavataan" meaning we will gather around in town to celebrate it :D We love our country and appriciate that we have made one of the most safest and equal sosiety in world just in 50 years we have been free from wars whit russia
Im from Finland Thx for the compliments Im always really happy when people say that Finland is amazing
She has such a cute voice and personality!!
Tolkien based elvish language in Finnish language, so to go with our elvish forests, we also speak like elfs
I've been to Finland twice and really enjoyed its cleanliness, beauty and its intelligent people.
Note: Finnish Winter is getting warmer due of climate change. From: Finland
It's really strange because Finns always mock on one of our own trying to speak english, but we love if someone outside of Finland tries is. We kinda hate ourselves, but love if someone else wants to be us. No idea man, we are strange.
Main reason for people having small homes is because it's expensive to keep large houses warm for 8 months/year.
Im moving to finland just cause I wanna live in a magical hobbit forest with food and berries growing everywhere.
Well you are in luck, but remember to read kalevala..:)
Prepare for the really freaking cold weathers & 6 months of no sunlight! Those who has never been in a cold weather, some can't handle it. Every winter is different :]
the summer is only 4 months long...
Hi. Im born in finland and i am from rovaniemi originaly. I live in tornio nowadays and my cabin is in totally wilderness of kolari. I can relate in everything what she said. My childhood in my cabin woods was adventure and richness of plants and berries and and animals and everlasting forest. And it continues in my adult years to winter ski trips and snowmobile trips and in summer tentting and berrying trips..and the northern lights me and my cousin withnessed 2 years ago in our cabin honestly were amazing..green waves of light were pulsing from center towards aside..newer seen something like that..in that time i wished you all could be there..there might be bad people among of us fins like there is in every other peoples in the world but i think we have seen so much..we have so little history but fought for it with nails and teeth..for this country and for it own rights..we who can appreciate you who want to explore our amazing nature and coulture..please..welcome 😊👍
I'm in love with her voice.
Aw I came across this video and this made me smile. She's so sweet. ❤️ Greetings from Finland!
I worked in Finland during the 1980s. I agree with you....a most fascinating people and culture.
BEWARE! There is also poisoneus berrys, and mushrooms in Finland. There is even one, (False Morel) (Korvasieni) that will kill you. But when it is cookd rigth, it is one of tasties mushrooms there is. So you must know what to eat .
Don't forget valkokärpässieni ('Amanita virosa') (destroying angel). That'll end you too so don't touch. No one should pick any mushrooms here if they don't have a guide or know how.
Sweet presenter. Love watching this. The reserve of Finns may appear cold to foreigners but you have to understand the reserve is a form of respecting your privacy. I’ve always felt that Finnish society has a sense of commitment to community over self. All countries could be better if their citizens adopted this attitude.
Thank u for being so nice about us finns :] We truly believe that our land is sacred wonderland.
I loved this, it was very sweet and you made us weird Finns sound so much nicer than we really give ourselves credit for. I just wanted to go all: "Awwwwww..."
Four Seasons is what is all about, and specially when winter turns to spring, spring to summer , summer to autumn, and autumn changes again to winter.. those boundaries of seasons gets me , could stare autumn rain for hours ... Dont like as much hot summer days, say 20 days straight 25 celsius, not even little breeze, its not my cup of tea...Variety what i like.
She is so positive!
Pullaa pullaa ja riisipiirakkaa mitä sitä immeinen muuta halajaa?
Kalakukkoo? A Finnish fish pasty especially filled with salmon and pork.
Naturally when we are mentioned, we arrive to a channel. I really like your take on Finland. Every word is pretty much the truth about our habbits and what we are. It's weird, but... I have to thank you for that. Great video though. Subbed, because why not. :)
As a fin there are a couple awesome facts about Finland, such as Finland is a very safe country to be in and we have the best education system here. Schools are almost completely free, all you need buy is school books and a laptop if you go to high school/university/college (depending on the school). For studying in high school/university/college, all you need to do is sign up a application and maybe there is a entrance exam what you need to pass. So basically everyone has a big chance on having a education.
Also finland is very secular country so points for that too!
Most universities (and schools in general) has also public computers you can use in case you don't have your own. So buying your own laptop isn't even necessary (but it helps and I like to do my studying at home so I have laptop).
There's also the so called public right of access, meaning you are legally allowed to e.g.: "walk, ski or cycle in areas outside private gardens and land that is in a specific use (for example cultivated fields and plantations) stay for a short period in any area where access is otherwise allowed (for example put up a tent, but not too close to people's homes) pick wild berries, mushrooms and flowers fish with a rod and line, and through a hole in the ice in wintertime boat when the water is melt or walk on the ice in wintertime" (ympäristö.fi) as long as you respect the nature etc.
She has such a nice voice!
What a beautiful video, I am so glad I watched it. I have a finish friend who is very helpful. Very talented and intelligent person as well. I’m very grateful.
It's like Finland is paradise
To us Finns it is.
There's saying that "On lottovoitto syntyä Suomeen", It's Jackpot to born in Finland.
To some Finns it's...others it's more like hell...like in anyother country.
I want visit Finland in the near future :) definitely, elvish land, like Estonia and Iceland. In Poland we pick mushrooms, too! I think it is Northern and Eastern European thing, not only Finnish, just like double windows or public transport :) BTW You are such a cute person :)
Kiva kuulla että joku pitää suomesta,thanks for that for you :)
This was a super wholesome point of view and i had a lot of fun watching this! Its almost kind of a tradition to as a finn, complain a lot about being finnish and make a lot of fun about finnish people/culture, but its always super sweet to hear someone liking the finnish culture. In the end of almost all cases, Finland is really important to the finns.
Love this video! Thanks for sharing your view on Finland😍
Simple questions: "Why do you like your job" "Well I don't"
this girl has such a beautiful smile, and
Finns do like mushrooms. The best Finnish mushroom to try is by far the false morel. It is deadly poisonous, but also super delicious. If you have a chance you should have some at least once in your life.
the rice pies are actually called karjalanpiirakka which means karjala's pie
Try blueberries with milk 🥛😋rye bread 🍞 with Finnish cheese it's delicacy
that's a really cute smile
The whole "Finnish is one of the hardest languages to learn" is a bit of a myth. It's very different to Germanic languages, but when you figure out the basics it makes way more sense than English for example
I don't think so. English is more specific what come sentences than finnish, more fluid and clear!
I think winter is the best time of year. Finland also looks really great then :)
Most of my friends (adult age) in Finland Love Chocolate and Candy a lot. drink coffee like every 2 hour. yes they are shy but it doesn't mean that not friendly, they are such humble people and brilliant. I was shocked to the education way with minimum examination method compare to other countries, yet they have such high self discipline to study.
Very nice video!
No disrespect, because I LOVE FINLAND, but just come to Wisconsin and you won't have to go overseas to have the same experience! That's why so many Finnish imegres settled in Wisconsin and Michigan. Finland is a great part of out wonderful Nordic heritage here in my native state!
Finnish is difficult to learn and to pronounce to many because it doesn't belong to any major language families. We have lots of cases and endings. but as with anyother language it's just about invidual studying the language. Some languages are easier for us to learn then others. I would think finnish might be more difficult to learn if we didn't use the latin alphabets with few addions. If we used like greek or chinese or russian type cyrilics, then finnish might be way difficult to learn. Who knows...just nice to speculate. :)
Your voice is so relaxing...
Goooood video kiitos
Im from finland i can say you all can Come to finland i welcome all of us to finland
You know all. Thanks.
I really like Finland!
I ma not 100% sure about that gifting thing, but I feel that we don't mind if you don't take the gift but I notice that I try to offer it again if denied and if they won't take it I make sure they know the offer is still open. But yeah I would say that you are free to not take the offer and they won't feel bad about it.
The honest opinions no doubt. Bigger space you need more heating during cold season but our houses won't fly away by even bigger hurricane. Even though we don't have those. I'm glad you have opportunity to recearcsh finnish way of liveing.
Kiitos hienosta kertomuksesta! Tunnustan paljon siitä itsekin, ulkomaalaisena jo 30 vuotta täällä asunneena. Kokemuksesi on selvästi Helsinki-keskeinen, kuinka paljon olet ollut maalla? Tervetuloa meillä, entinen 1850 maatila lähellä Vaasa.
Yes girl that is finland 😊
Two totally different cultures. Americans are extravert, gregarious and outgoing. Finns are introspective,quiet and reserved. Autumn and Spring are my favorite Finnish seasons.I don't like the Finnish winter,but I don't dislike the Finnish Summer.
I Love cold weather.
Mmm, yes, pulla ... - Oh wait, I got some!
I'm the one finn who utterly dislikes mushrooms.
Karelian pie=karjalan piirakka. Technically rice pie but never heard that or those other ingredients you mentionent. And I'm Finnish. But thanks for the nice words and no hard feelings about this I hope..
I hate messy houses. I keep my home in order so basically i wouldnt need to ever clean if it wasnt for dust... And stuff in entry hall that our shoes bring in sometimes
Let’s go to Finland 🇫🇮?
I live in Finland and when I heard this sentence: 'Finns like mushrooms', I was like: I hate mushrooms- Oh wait I eat them monthly with sinihomejuusto. lmao Finland is not ruined like america, we have lots of- nature…? I'm bad at English, don't blame me I'm 11.
What a lovely video! Well narrated and you made Finland just sound wonderful, without pushy sales tactics. Being totally cute helps too!! LOL
beloved one, thank you for your kindness
Thank so much for your vid. On top of having good things to say about Finland, which I as a Finn (Fiinishswede really) appreciate very much, it's also that your facial expressions, way of talking and smiling are extremely fascinating. You're like a magnet and I just can't stop watching your vid. Hope not to offend you, but I think your mouth is so sensual 😉
Finns love chanterelle. Other mushrooms are unpopular in Finland. In Russia mushrooms are much more popular.
yes we love mushrooms even 1 special "poisonous" mushroom ;)
As a Finn, if I offer you something, I don't consider it rude if you decline. I'm trying to be nice, not force you to take things or drink things you don't feel comfortable with. Yes, I will get a bit disappointed that I couldn't offer you the thing you needed or wanted , but that's on me, not on you.
I live in finland and you should taste the candyes the fazer chocolate
This is The Best since - The Moviemaker Spede Pasanen made a Movie - where American raised Finn - and a Hair Oil Millionaire comes to see How Finland is ! He has money - and everybody wants Him to come to their Party ! The hosts take him to SAUNA too - every day with different Party ! He gets tired of those Parties & sauna - so He runs away to meet to local People ! That is funny & entertaining ! I am sure that this Movie could be like INTO THE WILD - where an 24 year walks off to Alaska !
This one time, at band camp.....
I love her!!
Hot tip for if you ever come to Finland: do not talk to people in public transportation. 90% of people don't like it and the 10% that say they do are lying. Bus/train/metro is a sacred place for being on one's own thoughts and disrupting that silence is a form of solecism. Any other public place is alright for talking randomly, but we use public transportation for traveling, not for socializing.
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Minä elää suomea and when someone ask me for help i help, that is what i was lärd när jag växte upp.
i love mushrooms.
But you should remember also, that Finland is two language country, swedish is much more easier than finish because it reminds of english!
This girls needs to do ASMR like ASAP!
in before others: kuusi palaa
or Kuusi palaa?
Kenen metsässä kasvaa mansikoita?
like it
You R so prity....❤
Trivia: Average villa in Finland is about 144 m2 = 1550 square feet. Not so big, but cosy :-) Average villa in US is about 241 m2 = 2600 square feet
"Finnish cuisine" - yeah right ...
I love finland And You Are beautiful You Are so nice Lovely flower you I want to be Your friend
"Simple questions" not for finns
Well I ate berries in Russia... I am from Peru and I live in United States...
I live In Pori Finland.
You have no idea of a Karelian pie unless you have tasted one made by an original.
yeah fin plp have kinda shells around them when it comes to new people, but i have a solution. its 1L bottle of vodka and soon u notice u have been talking abaout immigrants and politics for hours.
Did good things about Finland that they don't need to wear helmets when riding motorcycle they have very hard heads
Finland have two official languages and if you learn swedish instead, much easier for forengers, you can manage in all the nordic countrys.
This made me go awwww. Torille!
I live in Finland and my house is giant sooo...
Well she said "generally", not always, obviously there are exceptions :)
Praise the lord🙏🏻😍
I love you.
Akka hourii
Im from finland and blueberrys: 😋 mushrooms: 🤮