Karoliina Korhonen: Matti in the Wallet

2024-11-14T19:13:40+02:00

Price: 22.90

Finnish Nightmares Return

The beloved character, Finn-Matti, is back to explore the intricacies of the Finnish language in this new edition. With humorous illustrations and literal translations, this book uncovers the cultural layers behind Finnish expressions that don’t always translate well to English.

A Global Bestseller

Finnish Nightmares comics have charmed readers around the world, selling nearly 60,000 copies in Finland alone and reaching readers in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Estonia, and China. The series even inspired the Chinese term jingfen, meaning "spiritually Finnish."

Language Made Fun

Learning Finnish might feel like drinking tar, but Matti makes it an enjoyable adventure. This book explains Finnish idioms literally, highlighting the unique ways Finnish people communicate. It's both educational and entertaining!