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Isännöitsijä: property manager
Professional property manager who handles daily administration and maintenance of Finnish housing companies.
Isännöitsijä is the property manager responsible for the day-to-day administration of a housing company (taloyhtiö or asunto-osakeyhtiö) in Finland....
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Isyysloma: paternity leave
Parental leave for fathers and non-birth parents in Finland, part of the reformed equal parental leave system.
Isyysloma is paternity leave in Finnish, though the term is being replaced by gender-neutral language in Finland's reformed parental leave system....
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Itsenäisyyspäivä (Independence Day)
Finland's national Independence Day on December 6th, commemorating the declaration of independence from Russia in 1917.
Itsenäisyyspäivä is Finland's Independence Day, celebrated on December 6th. It commemorates Finland's declaration of independence from Russia on...
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Jokamiehen oikeudet (Everyman's Rights)
Finland's right to roam: the legal right for everyone to access nature, forage, and enjoy the outdoors regardless of land ownership.
Jokamiehen oikeudet (Everyman's Rights, also called "Freedom to Roam") is a fundamental legal principle in Finland granting everyone - residents and...
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Juhannus (Midsummer)
Finland's Midsummer celebration held in late June, one of the most important holidays when the country largely shuts down.
Juhannus is Finland's Midsummer celebration, held on the Saturday between June 20 and 26. It is one of the most important holidays in Finland,...
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Kaamos (Polar Night)
The period of extended winter darkness in northern Finland when the sun does not rise above the horizon, and its effects on daily life.
Kaamos refers to the period of polar night in northern Finland when the sun does not rise above the horizon. In Utsjoki, Finland's northernmost...
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Kesätyö: summer job
The Finnish tradition of summer employment, a key opportunity for students and internationals to gain work experience.
Kesätyö means summer job in Finnish. Summer employment is a deeply rooted tradition in Finland, with the majority of students and young people working...
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Kirjasto: library
Finnish public libraries offering free access to books, digital resources, workspaces, and community services.
Kirjasto means library in Finnish. Finnish public libraries are world-renowned for their quality, accessibility, and range of services far beyond...
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Lounas (Lunch)
Finnish workplace lunch culture featuring affordable buffet-style meals, typically costing 10-13 euros.
Lounas Lunch, and particularly the Finnish workplace lunch tradition of affordable, nutritious midday meals. What it means Lounas means lunch, and in...
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Luontopolku (Nature Trail)
Marked nature trails in Finnish forests and parks, often with information boards about local flora and fauna.
Luontopolku A marked nature trail, typically a shorter walking path through forests or natural areas with educational information boards. What it...
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Marjastus (Berry Picking)
The Finnish tradition of picking wild berries freely under everyman's rights, from blueberries to cloudberries.
Marjastus Berry picking, a beloved Finnish tradition protected by everyman's rights (jokamiehenoikeus) that allows anyone to pick wild berries freely....
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Mökki (Summer Cottage)
The Finnish summer cottage tradition: a cornerstone of Finnish culture where families retreat to lakeside cabins for relaxation and nature.
Mökki (also kesämökki for summer cottage) is a cabin or cottage in the countryside, typically by a lake or in the forest. The mökki tradition is a...
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Opintojen hyväksiluku: credit transfer
The process of transferring previously earned university credits from abroad to a Finnish degree program.
Opintojen hyväksiluku means credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in Finnish. It is the formal process through which Finnish universities...
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Opiskelijaravintola: student restaurant
Kela-subsidized cafeterias at Finnish universities offering affordable meals for students.
Opiskelijaravintola is a student restaurant in Finnish. These Kela-subsidized cafeterias operate at every Finnish university and university of applied...
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Overtime (ylityö)
Work beyond regular hours; compensation and rules often depend on law and collective agreements.
Overtime (ylityö) means work done beyond your regular working hours. How overtime is defined and compensated can depend on your role, your contract,...
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Payslip (palkkalaskelma)
A breakdown of your salary, deductions, and payments for a pay period.
A payslip (palkkalaskelma) shows how your salary was calculated for a pay period, including deductions (tax, pension, etc.). Detailed explanation...
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Rekisteröinti: registration
Process of officially registering your residence and information in Finnish population systems.
Rekisteröinti (registration) refers to the process of officially registering your personal information and residence in Finnish government systems,...
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Ruska (Autumn Colors)
The spectacular autumn foliage season in Finland, especially in Lapland, when forests turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold.
Ruska refers to the period of autumn colors in Finland when the landscape transforms into brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and gold. It is...
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Sairausloma: sick leave
Paid time off work due to illness in Finland, with specific rules for notification, pay, and medical certificates.
Sairausloma is sick leave in Finnish, the time you take off work due to illness or injury. Finland has strong sick leave protections, ensuring...
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Shop steward (luottamusmies)
An employee representative at the workplace, often linked to collective agreements and unions.
A shop steward (luottamusmies) is an employee representative at the workplace. The role is common in workplaces where a collective agreement (TES)...