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
This is one of the weakest Finnish draft classes in recent memory. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 19 June 2025 He is known played an important role in localizing 27 formats for the Finnish market, including Pop Idol, Got Talent, X Factor and Best Singers. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2025
Noun
New data from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health indicated in an observational study that workers who clock lengthy hours are 12% more likely to become heavy drinkers compared to colleagues who worked normal hours. Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025 The Finnish Long Drink The Finnish Long Drink is for fans of Fresca soda! Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 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 24 Jun. 2025.

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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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