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barbarian in Finnish

barbarian in Finnish is barbaarinen, barbaarimainen, barbaari — barbarian means historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.

barbarian in Finnish

barbaarinen
adj
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
barbaarimainen
adj
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
barbaari
noun
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; usually associated with senseless violence and self-harm or other such shows of brute force and lack of mental faculty.
raakalainen
noun
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; usually associated with senseless violence and self-harm or other such shows of brute force and lack of mental faculty.
mutiainen
noun
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
barbaari
noun
A brutish warrior depicted in sword and sorcery and other fantasy works; typically clad in primitive furs or leather and usually favoring physical strength over intelligence while often possessing a bellicose temperament and disdain for laws.

What does "barbarian" mean?

  1. noun Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
    "Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians."
  2. noun A crude, uncultured, or brutally violent person.
    "He ate with his hands like a total barbarian at the dinner table."
  3. adj Uncivilized or savage in nature.
    "The invading army was known for its barbarian tactics."
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barbarian in a sentence

  • Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians.
  • He ate with his hands like a total barbarian at the dinner table.
  • The invading army was known for its barbarian tactics.

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What is "barbarian" in Finnish?

"barbarian" in Finnish is barbaarinen, barbaarimainen, barbaari. barbarian means: Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.

How do you use "barbarian" in a sentence?

Example: "Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians." In Finnish, "barbarian" is barbaarinen, barbaarimainen, barbaari.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "barbarian": barbaarinen, barbaarimainen, barbaari, raakalainen, mutiainen.

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