Could old Finnish sayings soon become a thing of the past?

Many Finnish sayings come to mind instantly, but the words behind them carry a rich and fascinating history.

A new book published this summer explores in detail where many of the country’s sayings come from. The columnist says she had already tried to write about the subject earlier in the summer, pursuing the idea with determination.

For her, sayings are not simply echoes from the past. They remain surprisingly current, raising the question of whether old expressions could eventually lose their place in everyday language.