Finnish

1 of 2

adjective

Finn·​ish ˈfi-nish How to pronounce Finnish (audio)
: 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

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Adjective
Research on the health benefits of saunas tends to focus on Finnish saunas, which have been used for thousands of years.1 Types of saunas include:4 Finnish sauna: This is a familiar type for many people. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025 As for where passport holders can go, the rankings note that those with a Swedish passport or Finnish passport can visit 128 countries visa-free, while those with a Danish passport are close behind with 127. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Both the Finnish and the U.S. bird flu vaccines are made by CSL Seqirus but are different vaccines. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 From June 5 to 8, the inaugural Finnish Glass Biennale will be held in an assortment of venues in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi and Iittala. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Finnish

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1699, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Finnish was in 1699

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“Finnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Finnish. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

Finnish

1 of 2 adjective
Finn·​ish ˈfin-ish How to pronounce Finnish (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish

Finnish

2 of 2 noun
: a language of the Finns
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