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hijab in Finnish

hijab in Finnish is hijab, hijabin pitäminen — hijab means a headscarf worn by many Muslim women that covers the hair and neck.

hijab in Finnish

hijab
noun
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
hijabin pitäminen
noun
(uncountable, Islam) The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.

What does "hijab" mean?

  1. noun A headscarf worn by many Muslim women that covers the hair and neck.
    "She wore a blue hijab to match her outfit."
  2. noun The broader practice among some Muslim women of dressing modestly in front of men outside their immediate family.
    "For her, observing hijab is about personal faith, not fashion."
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hijab in a sentence

  • She wore a blue hijab to match her outfit.
  • For her, observing hijab is about personal faith, not fashion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hijab" in Finnish?

"hijab" in Finnish is hijab, hijabin pitäminen. hijab means: A headscarf worn by many Muslim women that covers the hair and neck.

How do you use "hijab" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore a blue hijab to match her outfit." In Finnish, "hijab" is hijab, hijabin pitäminen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "hijab": hijab, hijabin pitäminen.

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