jokamiehenoikeus

Language: Finnish · [ˈjokɑˌmiehenˌoi̯keus] · Pronunciation: YO-kah-mee-eh-hen-OY-keh-oos

Meaning

everyone's right to walk, camp and forage on land they do not own — the right to roam

The story

Finland lets anyone walk, ski, camp for a night or pick berries on land they do not own, provided they keep clear of the house and do no harm. The rule rests on custom more than on any single law. In English it is the right to roam.

The four rounds

Which language is it from?: Finnish
What does it literally say?: Every-man's-right
Where would you hear it?: A tent for one night in someone's forest
What does it mean?: Anyone may camp and pick berries anywhere

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