Finnish

1 of 2

adjective

Finn·​ish ˈfi-nish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish

Finnish

2 of 2

noun

: the Finno-Ugric language of the Finns

Examples of Finnish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The law change will have little immediate effect — there are currently no plans to acquire or deploy nuclear weapons on Finnish soil. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026

The 18-year-old Latvian, on loan from his Finnish club, Jukurit, arrived in Munich in February. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Noun

The vote came at the initiative of Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen, who argued that the measure was needed amid the changing security environment after Finland abandoned neutrality to join NATO. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026

Aside from the flowing healing waters that proliferate throughout the property, there are a multitude of saunas, from Finnish to Latvian pirts to Switzerland’s largest infusion sauna, alongside a refreshing ice grotto. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1699, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Finnish

• finish
• minish
• diminish

Kids Definition

Finnish

1 of 2 adjective

Finn·​ish ˈfin-ish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish

Finnish

2 of 2 noun

: a language of the Finns