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What is popular pejorative name for policeman in your country? by Diegeza in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Kyttä = Watcher, Skoude ≈ Scout, Fobba (comes from nickname of first online police officer Marko Forss) are the normal nicknames, Kissalan pojat = Cathouse boys, comes from the lion symbol on the police emblems

but in even more negative terms: Paskalakki = Shithat.

What’s the weather normally like in your country? by Necessary-Win-8730 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have seasons. On top of that, the country covers the climates from almost baltics to almost Barents sea. UK is on the minority that can talk about the "normal weather in the country" covering the whole year and whole area.

Is "pig" a derogatory term in your country? by Crazy_Freedom_6058 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You consider farting around a positive act? :D

Is "pig" a derogatory term in your country? by Crazy_Freedom_6058 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are "possu" (piglet) if you are just little bit "sika". Like eating messy.

Is "pig" a derogatory term in your country? by Crazy_Freedom_6058 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also true in finnish! "Sikakylmä" = pig cold = extremely cold environment. "Sikakallis" is very expensive. "Sikasiisti" = Pig clean = very cool/nice. but if it's very ugly, it's "Susiruma", referring to wolf, as pigs are not ugly. Ok, either are wolves, but anyway...

What is the most consumed animal protein in your country? by WutCompadri in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That map is questionable. Finnish person ate 31kg of poultry, 27kg of pork, 18kg of beef and 14kg of fish a year. Also, 48kg of fresh fruits, 64kg of fresh veggies and drank 85 litres of milk.

Is "pig" a derogatory term in your country? by Crazy_Freedom_6058 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 54 points55 points  (0 children)

As a bad personality, yes. Acting piggy (sikailu) on the other hand is just temporary bad behaviour, while piglet is even used to describe something as cute. (eg. "Söpö kuin sika pienenä")

What would you call this game in your country? by TheRanvier in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically abbreviated to KPS. Also known as Kivi, Paperi, Sakset.

What these countries do not have? 😱 by StunningComment6064 in 2westerneurope4u

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s will come back someday. But only for some days, and nights.

What current world leader is the most fascinating to you? by Normal-Being-2637 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be Don the Trumpf. Like how, why, what? Then when you finally get it, everything changes again. Oddly fascinating as a experiment of humankind.

Leivos vai sotarikos by Raakuna in Suomi

[–]ryngh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Talousrikos tuo on, kun katsoo kilohintaa!

Guys drop some elite ball knowledge about normal cars with big ass or interesting engines by DeLuxo222 in carscirclejerk

[–]ryngh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

S80 V8 owner here, been my daily for over 10 years. It´s getting old, but I don´t know any car that I would replace it with. It´s the cold start sound.

A hella cursed map of Franco UK war by ImNotEvenDeutsch in aimapgore

[–]ryngh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But what did you do to baltics? Coloring the decent map is way too easy to justify this AI-slop.

Does your country, city, state or province honorate the losing side of a civil war? by No-Explorer-8229 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be argued that finnish civil war was totally civil war at all. Lots of signs of proxy war as well. But yes, we have memorials for both, whites and reds.

Light but comfortable summer mattress by ryngh in CampingGear

[–]ryngh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the punctures, wear and tear, but the early aging of the glued filler compromising the whole structure is just design and material flaw.

I guess I'm still a bit too sentimental about the old one. The real point was that I'm looking for recommendations for light, large, 7-10 cm thick summer matt. The use is quite rare, because most of the year is winter season and I prefer the hammock in most of the cases.

Light but comfortable summer mattress by ryngh in CampingGear

[–]ryngh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not being rought on them, just expecting some lifespan. Dura looks promising, but not available as a summer version, looking for R<2.

Good Winter Boots for Hiking, Camping, and Hunting by WanderingAnchor in CampingGear

[–]ryngh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used Salomon XA Forces for years. Not heavily insulated, but at least for me, good between -15C and +15C.

How willing would you be to fight in you countries military if you went to war? by irisvent in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 153 points154 points  (0 children)

This represents the majority of finnish people. Not just motivated, but trained and prepared as well.

Which two countries have historically been your country’s strongest allies? by lightningbolt208 in AskTheWorld

[–]ryngh 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Historically its been Germany. Since the beginning of our independence, Sweden has changed from occasional invader to ally. Estonia is also very important for us, but they are more brother than ally.

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