#finnish language

The Finnish word “nyrkkisääntö” translates to “rule of thumb”. The literal translation is “rule of fist”.

–Fan submission, thanks  makelix!

Also one noteworthy saying is “Sopii kuin nyrkki silmään!”, fits like a fist in the eye. Finnish equivalent for “fits like a glove”.

Do you know Monty Python’s The Knights Who Say Ni?

Did you know that when you end your phase with “Ni!” or “Nih!” in Finnish you basically say “I do what I want and I really don’t care about your opinion” eg

“This is my day, I can wear whatever I want! Nih!” - Antti Tuisku