Finns Meaning in English

word · lemma: finn

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Definition

A 'Finn' is a person from Finland. 'Finns' is the plural form, meaning people from Finland.

Usage & Nuances

'Finns' is a demonym for people from Finland. It is always capitalized and only used for nationality, not for the Finnish language (which is 'Finnish'). Avoid confusing 'Finns' (people) with 'fins' (the appendages on fish).

• Spanish: finlandés - finlandesa
• Portuguese (BR): finlandês - finlandesa
• Portuguese (PT): finlandês - finlandesa
• Chinese (Simplified): 芬兰人
• Chinese (Traditional): 芬蘭人
• Hindi: फ़िनिश (नागरिक)
• Arabic: فنلندي
• Bengali: ফিন্‌ল্যান্ডবাসী - ফিনিশ (জাতিগোষ্ঠী)
• Russian: финны
• Japanese: フィンランド人
• Vietnamese: người Phần Lan
• Korean: 핀란드인
• Turkish: Finliler
• Urdu: فِن لینڈ کے لوگ
• Indonesian: orang Finlandia

Example Sentences

Finns like to go to the sauna.

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Many Finns speak English very well.

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Finns celebrate Midsummer with bonfires.

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Most Finns are used to cold winters.

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Did you know Finns drink a lot of coffee each day?

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I was surprised by how friendly the Finns were during my trip.

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