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 excample 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.)

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.

• Ainakin mä opin englantia / ranskaa / ruotsia. - At least I learned some English / French / Swedish.

Lue lisää - Read more:

• How to be negative in Finnish

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