Young people call anyone, and it doesn’t matter to gender
Language|Young people use the word if someone does something fun or embarrassing. You can also call anyone regardless of gender.
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Today, young people call everyone mothers regardless of gender, says young people interviewed.
The word of Äijä is used when someone does something fun or embarrassing, or in unexpected situations.
The phenomenon confuses adults because traditionally the guy has meant an old man or a hubby.
Young The language used is constantly changing, and new expressions can sometimes confuse adults. The latest craze is to call everyone a guy, regardless of gender.
The observation has been made by, among other things, a family mother in Helsinki Minna Kangaswhose 15-year-old daughter uses the word Äijän as she burst. The fabric itself has also become called a guy.
« I believe that, depending on the situation, that calling for a guy can be positive or that you realize now, the guy, » Kangas says.
The expressions used by a 15-year-old have also taken up the family’s 3-year-old toddler.
« It’s just fun when he still has a little bad speech to try to repeat these. For example, Slay Queen, » Kangas laughs.
The phenomenon is interesting because The dictionary of the language office According to a guy, an old man, a hubby, a man or a husband in general.
According to the dictionary, the word Äija can be used at least for a well-known masculine man of the traditional type. In some Finnish dialects, the guy also means grandfather.
We asked From young people in downtown Helsinki, in what situations they call people a guy.
Helsinki Sanni Helaspäpi18, confirms that anyone can call anyone regardless of gender.
He himself says he uses the word often.
« I don’t always refer to anyone, but it’s more of an expression. If I’m surprised, I may say the guy, » he says.
Meri Seppälä uses the word Äija for anyone.
You can also use the word Äijä, for example, when it comes to something that is not involved in the debate itself. For example, when talking about someone is a nice guy.
Helsinki Sea Seppälän18, according to the word « Äijä » if someone does something fun or embarrassing.
« I also often say girl to everyone, and so for boys too. Or bro, brother, » Seppälä says.
Vantaa A group of boys tells us that everyone is cultivated by everyone.
Elmeri Lahtela17, says he uses the word at least for praise.
« Even though Linus is a good guy, » he says and stings his hands Linus Piironen16 with.
In the opinion of the boys, the familiar hand -breaking of the hands is at least always a matter if the news is asked « what a guy ».
It is also convenient to ask when you get to know the new person.
“Or if someone does something a little embarrassing, you can say that guy”, Anton Ahonen17, says, stretching the word J and ä.
Linus Piironen (left), Anton Ahonen and Elmeri Lahtela tell us that if they meet a new person, it is natural to ask « what a guy? ».
The boys also use the word regardless of the gender of the target person. A girlfriend can very well call at least a little joke, except for an unknown person.
« That would be a bit tough, » Ahonen says.
