finnish

n. the language spoken by most people in Finland.

n. the Finno-Ugric language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland. Uncountable in this sense.

“She decided to learn Finnish before moving to Helsinki for her new job.”

“Although Finnish is notoriously difficult for English speakers due to its complex case system, she achieved basic fluency within a year.”

adj. relating to the country of Finland or its people.

adj. pertaining to the nation of Finland, its inhabitants, or its culture.

“We enjoyed traditional Finnish food during our winter holiday in Lapland.”

“The Finnish education system is frequently cited by international observers as a model for successful pedagogical reform.”

adj. relating to the Finnish language.

adj. pertaining specifically to the Finnish language rather than the nation or culture at large.

“He bought a Finnish dictionary to help him read the local newspapers.”

“The professor specialised in Finnish grammar, focusing specifically on the historical development of its vowel harmony rules.”