national in Finnish

national in Finnish is kansallinen, kansa, valtakunta — national means relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.

national in Finnish

kansallinen

adj

Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

kansa

adj

Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

valtakunta

adj

Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

kansalainen

noun

A subject of a nation.

kansallinen kilpailu

noun

(usually, in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

What does "national" mean?

adj Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.
"The story made national news within hours."
noun A citizen or legal member of a particular country.
"As a British national, she needed a visa to work in the US."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

national in a sentence

The story made national news within hours.
There's a national holiday next Monday, so the banks will be closed.
As a British national, she needed a visa to work in the US.
Foreign nationals must carry their passports when they travel abroad.

Similar words in Finnish

federal home interior state subject

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "national" in Finnish?

"national" in Finnish is kansallinen, kansa, valtakunta. national means: Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.

How do you use "national" in a sentence?

Example: "The story made national news within hours." In Finnish, "national" is kansallinen, kansa, valtakunta.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "national": kansallinen, kansa, valtakunta, kansalainen, kansallinen kilpailu.

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