Finnish

[ fin-ish ]

noun

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

adjective

1. of or relating to Finland or its inhabitants.
2. Finnic.

Finnish

/ ˈfɪnɪʃ /

adjective

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

noun

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

Other Words From

• an·ti-Finn·ish adjective
• pro-Finn·ish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Finnish¹

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

Example Sentences

TT-Line chief executive Bernard Dwyer said with pack ice expected in the Finnish shipyard town of Rauma in late November, it was important to move Spirit of Tasmania IV to another location.

From BBC

These are ventures — often one-person crusades — that celebrate fast food, Finnish folk art, Skid Row, skateboarding, vertebrate zoology and more.

From Los Angeles Times

Its statement adds: “Of course, we are ready to co-operate with both the UK and Finnish governments on this matter through the appropriate channels.”

From BBC

Another factor in the decision to return the pandas was the Finnish government rejecting pleas for state funding last year.

From BBC

One company that is listening to the growing calls for reduced phone functionality is the Finnish firm HMD – which still makes basic Nokia handsets.

From BBC