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Asian in Finnish

Asian in Finnish is aasialainen, intialainen, itäaasialainen — Asian means a person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

Asian in Finnish

aasialainen
adj
Of, relating to or from Asia.
intialainen
noun
itäaasialainen
noun
aasialainen
noun
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

What does "Asian" mean?

  1. noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
    "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam."
  2. adj Relating to or coming from Asia.
    "The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine."

Asian in a sentence

  • She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam.
  • In the UK, "Asian" commonly refers to people with heritage from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
  • The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Asian" in Finnish?

"Asian" in Finnish is aasialainen, intialainen, itäaasialainen. Asian means: A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

How do you use "Asian" in a sentence?

Example: "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam." In Finnish, "Asian" is aasialainen, intialainen, itäaasialainen.

Are there other ways to say "Asian" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "Asian": aasialainen, intialainen, itäaasialainen.

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