Finnish

American  

[fin-ish] / ˈfɪn ɪʃ /

noun

1. the principal language of Finland, a Uralic language related closely to Estonian and remotely to Hungarian.

2. Finnic.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Finland or its inhabitants.

2. Finnic.

Finnish British  

/ ˈfɪnɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Finland, also spoken in Estonia and NW Russia, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family

Other Word Forms

• anti-Finnish adjective
• pro-Finnish adjective

Etymology

Origin of Finnish

First recorded in 1780–90; Finn + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

The Utah crowd that had been cheering loudly for the Lakers finally erupted for the home team when the Finnish forward knocked down the shot.

From Los Angeles Times

There is "still a lot of work to be done on the 28-point plan", Finnish President Alexander Stubb told AFP in Johannesburg on Sunday.

From Barron's

Topi Keskinen scored the only goal as the Finnish winger cut inside to fire into the far corner just before half-time.

From Barron's

Though Norman is Australia’s most famous golfer, he credits his Finnish roots for instilling him with sisu, a term that encapsulates stubborn resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal

The facility offers premium gym equipment, full-body red-light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a Finnish sauna, cold plunges, a float therapy pool, and a team of coaches and clinicians to assist members at no extra cost.

From The Wall Street Journal