Though the Finnish and Estonian languages have much in common, one thing they differ quite profoundly is the first names of people. There are a lot of names - such as Anne, Anneli, Arvo, Eino, Kalle, Laura, Lea, Mari, Tarmo, Tiina and Toivo - that are exactly the same. But some of the Estonian given names sound quite hilarious in Finland - and perhaps vice versa. Names like kalju and raivo, let alone aivo. Also last names may bring a naeratus to one's face. But don't mind if your name means bald fish in Finland, and people look at you in a funny way - we all need huumori in our lives, and sometimes it just comes from unexpected sources. After all, what's in a name?
sanasto = sõnastik = vocabulary
aivo = peaaju = brain
etunimi = eesnimi = first name, given name
hassusti = in a funny way
huumori = huumor = humor
hymy = naeratus = smile
joskus, välillä = mõnikord, vahel = sometimes
kala = kala = fish
kalju = paljaspäine = bald
miesten nimet = meeste nimed = men's names
naisten nimet = naiste nimed = women's names
nimi = nimi = name
raivo = raev = rage
sukunimi = perekonnanimi = last name, surname
toisinpäin = ümberpöördult = vice versa
yllättävältä taholta = from unexpected sources
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