Pets can be called “lemmikki” (lemmikit) or “lemmikkieläin” (lemmikkieläimet). Did you know that, in Finnish cities, it’s fairly normal to “walk your cat”? The outdoors are not considered safe, so the cat gets escorted by its human in a harness (valjaat).

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Sayings with Pets

• “Vanhalle koiralle ei voi opettaa uusia temppuja.”
  Literally: “To an old dog one can’t teach new tricks.”
  Meaning: It’s hard to change your ways when you’re older.
• “Veiko kissa kielen?”
  Literally: “Did the cat steal the tongue?”
  Meaning: Don’t you know how to reply anymore?
• “Nostetaan kissa pöydälle.”
  Literally: “Let’s lift the cat on the table.”
  Meaning: Let’s talk about the real issue we’ve been avoiding.
• “Koira on ihmisen paras ystävä.”
  Meaning: Dogs are a man’s best friend.

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