Monday, September 23, 2024

How to be unimpressed in Finnish

Don't get me wrong – I have a very positive mindset and appreciate even the smallest things in everyday life. However, sometimes I catch myself thinking a bit negatively about things that others are really excited about. 


Here's what I sometimes think:  


  • No ei se nyt niin ihmeellinen ollut. - Well, it wasn’t that special. (For example a single movie or a play) 
  • No ei se nyt niin ihmeellistä ollut. - Well, it wasn’t that extraordinary. (Use partitive when talking about the atmosphere or an experience. This has to do with describing things in Finnish.)
  • Se oli yhtä tyhjän kanssa. - It was as good as nothing. It was pointless. (tyhjä = empty)


Here are some more positive thoughts: 


  • Olisi se voinut olla huonompikin. - It could have been worse.
  • Ei siitä haittaakaan ollut. - It didn’t do any harm.
  • Olisin mä voinut tämän ajan huonomminkin käyttää.  - I could have spent this time in a worse way.



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