#hws asks

[ask-aph-hws-iceland]

To be honest, if you're coming here for therapy, your life must really suck. That or you really want to hear what I have to say to you which is sweet but it also baffles me.

(OOC: before we get into this event. Obviously, this isn't a substitute for real therapy. Iceland is going to be cynical and his advice is not going to be the best because he's a dumb teenager. Try not to discuss super heavy topics.)

[asking-italia-romano]

what is kpop demon hunters and why does alfred keep insisting i watch it. he's already on my ass trying to get me to watch superman or whatever

[95jezzica]

Hii! I'm wondering would sweden use nicknames for his loved ones? 😊💙 are nicknames common in sweden?

i was thinking swe could call finland "my moomintroll" or "little husband" (in swedish)! Or do you have names like "dear" "love" and "honey" in swedish?

or would he call his children by nickname or something like "darlings" etc?

thanks! 💙

I have to speak for the Swedish experience here since I'm Swedish & not Finnish, but... Short answer: Yes... and no. It's complicated. 😂 (Sorry). Longer answer below 'Read More': .

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I'm sure some rare couples use cute nick-/pet names all the time in Sweden & Finland, but in my experience cute pet names (at least in Sweden Sweden) are more commonly used for younger children.

Yes, you can TECHNICALLY use cute pet names for close friends, lovers and partners as well - but at least in Sweden... It can very easily comes across as demeaning and/or sarcastic? Though sometimes a cute pet name as an adult is also a sign the person who gets called it has messed up BIG and should probably start running.

Example: "Darling, where did you say you dropped off the kids?"

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The more commonly used pet names in Sweden are more so nicknames like shortened versions of people's names, or something you might connect to them. For an example I'm usually called Jezz or Grandpa. The nicknames aren't cute, but they make sense or have a story behind them.

The rare instances where cute pet names (like honey/darling - etc) are genuinely and sweetly used in Sweden tends to be very private and tender moments between people who are extremely close. Those moments you almost feel like you're intruding on just by standing near when they happen.

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But to answer your question I absolutely think Sweden would have plenty of cute pet names for his kids, but not as many for Finland? Either Fin's name or a shortened version of Finland's name would be enough most days and situations. Considering how shy (hws) Sweden is it likely also took a ridiculous long time for Swe to call Finland something cuter. With that said if you want some examples of what Sweden could call Finland (in Swedish) while in private/alone when they're in an established relationship, then here's a few:

Hjärtat ("the heart") / mitt hjärta (my heart), älskling / min älskling (dear, darling / my darling), prins (prince) / min prins (my prince).

Sentence example: "Come here, mitt hjärta." Sweden would likely also have a few cute pet names in Finnish as well though. .

Meanwhile a common (and cute) pet name for younger kids in Swedish is "lilla gubben" / "lilla gumman", which means "little old man" and "little old woman" respectively. They're sometimes shortened to just "gubben" / "gumman" as well. - - - (Which is kind of funny, because if you call an adult "gubbe" / "gumma" you're just insulting them by calling them old instead). 😂 xD

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Anyway. As an example, let's say Ladonia fell down and began to cry because he scraped his knee, then Sweden might bend down and say something like: "Ah, come here gubben. Let me take a look at that" ,

but if Iceland also fell and scraped his knee and Sweden said the same to Iceland he'd probably get back an angry: "Don't baby me, I'm not a little child!" instead.

(And tbh Ladonia might not be the best example either, because 10y old would also be pushing it, and Ladonia gives off the vibes as someone who wants to appear grown up and "not be babied". But just pretend it's 3y old toddler Ladonia in the example). 😎 x)

Anyway! Other cute pet names for younger children include:

Virvelvind - (Whirlwind, cute child with lots of energy),

Busunge / Buse - (Lighthearted way to call someone a mischievous child),

Gullunge - (very cute child)

Lilla hjärtat - (the/my little heart),

Lillen / Lillan - ("Little one". The former being more commonly used for boys, and the latter for girls),

Trollunge - (troll child, is a cute pet name not to be mistaken for the same as calling someone an internet troll or similar),

Lilla/Min skatt - (little/my treasure). . Hope this helps!

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[askfinandhana]

I've seen a few of the other nations join this website so I figured why not give it a go! I'm Timo Väinämöinen, the national personification of Finland!! It's lovely to meet all you wonderful people!!

and here's hanatamago, me and berwald's lovely puppy!!

[ask-2p-hws-iceland]

I don't know what kind of information is important when introducing oneself to millions of strangers, so I hope it's not too much or too little.

My name is Eiríkur. I don't have a last name.

I'm nearly 23 in human age.

I spend most of my free time on photography and writing. I'm an amateur at both.

For many years, my only company was a puffin I creatively named 'Mr. Puffin', so you'll understand if I'm a stranger to a lot of conversational norms.

[Mun

Rules:

No NSFW.

No forced family dynamics.

Discuss any arc you want me to be a part of first.

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Eiríkur is around 6'2'' or 188 cm.

His hair is short and wavy and it's more... Dirty blond. Apart from light stubble, he doesn't have facial hair.

His eyes are dark blue.

He has a slightly intimidating presence mostly due to social awkwardness, but it's even less intimidating than 1P Sweden.

He's very socially inept, but he's not hard to talk to once you strike up a conversation with him.]

[ask-the-hero-america]

Hey Alfred, I think we should go fishing again. What do you think ^_^

- @maplesyrupandsnow

Mattie!!! That sounds great!!! I have the best tshirt for it too!

We should match tshirts when we do!!!

[coralcatsea]

Hetalia Ask

Favourite character song and why?

Least favourite character song and why?

Favourite character design and why?

Least favourite character design and why?

What would you change about the designs you think could be better?

Favourite nyotalia design and why?

Least favourite nyotalia design and why?

What would you change about the nyo designs you think could be better?

Favourite sub voice and why?

Least favourite sub voice and why?

Favourite dub voice and why?

Least favourite dub voice and why?

Is your country a good representation? Why or why not?

Favourite character and why?

Least favourite character and why?

Were there any characters who had potential and then disappointed you?

Are there any characters you're curious about, but haven't yet found enough source/fan material of them to really spark your interest?

Are there any ships you're curious about, but haven't yet found enough source/fan material of them to really spark your interest?

Favourite AU and why?

Least favourite AU and why?

Any crossover ideas you like?

Are there any male characters you wish Himaruya would have made women?

[ask-aph-hws-iceland]

Ice. Ice I'm dying. Ice save me.

- @ask-hws-norge

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