German word

finnisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveFinnish

Example

Ich mag finnische Musik.

I like Finnish music.

Illustration for finnisch (Finnish)

More examples

Die finnische Sauna ist weltweit bekannt.

The Finnish sauna is famous throughout the world.

Core concept

A label for a language, person, or thing connected with Finland.

Common phrases

  • finnische Sauna

    Finnish sauna

  • finnische Regierung

    Finnish government

  • finnische Bevölkerung

    Finnish population

Similar words

finnländisch: Connected with Finland as a country, state, government, or national institution.
finnischsprachig: Describing people whose native language is Finnish or situations where Finnish is used.

Definition in German

Bezieht sich auf Finnland; bezeichnet Sprache, Personen oder Dinge aus Finnland.

Word origin

The adjective combines the noun Finne with the German suffix -isch, which forms adjectives of association.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses finnisch for the Finnish language and people, while finnländisch more often highlights Finland as a country or state.

Other meanings

  • in Finnishadjective

Related words

  • FinnischkenntnisseFinnish language skillsnoun

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