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Personal identity code (HETU)
The Finnish personal identity code used by authorities and many services.
The Finnish personal identity code (henkilötunnus, often abbreviated HETU) is a unique identifier assigned to individuals registered in Finland, used...
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Irtisanomisaika: notice period
Required time between giving notice and employment ending in Finland, protecting both employees and employers.
Irtisanomisaika is the notice period in Finnish employment, the mandatory time between when notice of termination is given and when employment...
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Jätehuolto: waste management
Finland's comprehensive waste sorting and recycling system that every resident must follow.
Jätehuolto means waste management in Finnish. Finland has one of the most thorough recycling and waste sorting systems in Europe, and residents are...
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Katsastus (Vehicle Inspection)
Mandatory periodic vehicle inspection required for all registered cars in Finland.
...every 2 years until 10 years old, then annually Cost: Approximately 45-65 euros for a standard passenger car inspection What is checked: Brakes, steering, suspension, lights, tires, exhaust...
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Kehityskeskustelu: development discussion
The annual structured conversation between employee and manager in Finland, covering performance, goals, and career development.
Kehityskeskustelu means development discussion in Finnish. It is a structured annual conversation between an employee and their supervisor that covers...
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Kerrostalo: apartment building
The most common housing type in Finnish cities, a multi-story residential building with shared facilities.
Kerrostalo means apartment building or block of flats in Finnish. It is the most common housing type in Finnish cities, consisting of multi-story...
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Kiinteistövero (Property Tax)
Annual property tax in Finland levied on land and buildings, set by each municipality.
Kiinteistövero An annual tax on real estate in Finland, paid by property owners based on the taxable value of their land and buildings. What it means...
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Kunnanvaltuusto (Municipal Council)
The elected local government council that makes decisions on municipal services, taxes, and planning.
Kunnanvaltuusto The municipal council, which is the highest decision-making body in each Finnish municipality. What it means Kunnanvaltuusto is the...
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Lääkäri: Doctor
A licensed medical doctor in Finland who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes medication for patients.
Lääkäri (doctor) is a licensed medical doctor in Finland, authorized to diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments, write prescriptions, issue medical...
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Laina (Loan)
Borrowing money in Finland, including mortgages (asuntolaina), consumer loans, and what international residents need to know about Finnish lending.
Laina means loan in Finnish. The most significant type of loan for residents is the asuntolaina (mortgage), but the term also covers consumer loans,...
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Lentokenttä (Airport)
Finnish airports, with Helsinki-Vantaa as the main international hub connecting Finland to the world.
Lentokenttä An airport; Finland has several airports, with Helsinki-Vantaa serving as the primary international gateway. What it means Lentokenttä...
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Linja-auto (Bus)
Long-distance and local bus services in Finland, including affordable options like OnniBus.
Linja-auto Bus services in Finland, covering both local city routes and long-distance intercity connections. What it means Linja-auto means bus, and...
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Liukuva työaika: flexible working hours
The Finnish flextime system allowing employees to adjust their daily start and end times within agreed limits.
Liukuva työaika means flexible working hours or flextime in Finnish. It is a widely used system in Finland where employees can adjust their daily...
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Lukio: upper secondary school
Academic upper secondary education in Finland preparing students for university studies, typically ages 16-19.
Lukio is the Finnish upper secondary school, the academic track of post-basic school education. Students typically attend lukio from ages 16-19, with...
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Lukuvuosi: academic year
The Finnish academic year calendar, its structure, and key dates that international students need to know.
Lukuvuosi means academic year in Finnish. The Finnish academic year typically runs from September to May, divided into two semesters (syyslukukausi...
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Luottotiedot (Credit Record)
Finnish credit information maintained by Suomen Asiakastieto, essential for loans, rental agreements, and certain employment.
Luottotiedot means credit record or credit information in Finnish. Finland's credit system works differently from many other countries - rather than...
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Occupational safety and health (työsuojelu)
Workplace safety and wellbeing practices; includes preventing hazards and supporting safe working conditions.
Occupational safety and health (työsuojelu) encompasses all workplace safety and wellbeing practices in Finland, including preventing hazards,...
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OmaVero (MyTax)
The Finnish Tax Administration's online service for taxes, filings, and messages.
OmaVero (MyTax) is the Finnish Tax Administration's online service where you can view tax information, submit filings, and receive official messages...
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Opintopiste: study credit (ECTS)
The Finnish university credit system based on European Credit Transfer System used to measure study workload.
Opintopiste (abbreviated op) is the Finnish study credit unit, equivalent to one ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit. One opintopiste...
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Palkankorotus: pay raise
How salary increases work in Finland, including collective agreement raises and individual negotiations.
Palkankorotus means pay raise or salary increase in Finnish. In Finland, pay raises come through two main channels: collective agreement negotiations...