queer in Finnish
queer in Finnish is hintti, homo, sateenkaari — queer means relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
queer in Finnish
hintti
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
homo
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
sateenkaari
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
pervo
(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc. [from 20th c.]
sateenkaari
(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc. [from 20th c.]
pirun
(Ireland) Very, extremely.
vähän
(Ireland) Very, extremely.
kveeri
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
pervo
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
queer
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
vinokas
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
What does "queer" mean?
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adj Relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
"The festival celebrates queer artists and filmmakers."
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adj Strange, odd, or unusual.
"There was something queer about the way he smiled."
queer in a sentence
- The festival celebrates queer artists and filmmakers.
- She identifies as queer.
- There was something queer about the way he smiled.
- It's a queer little shop tucked down a side street.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "queer" in Finnish?
"queer" in Finnish is hintti, homo, sateenkaari. queer means: Relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
How do you use "queer" in a sentence?
Example: "The festival celebrates queer artists and filmmakers." In Finnish, "queer" is hintti, homo, sateenkaari.
Are there other ways to say "queer" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "queer": hintti, homo, sateenkaari, pervo, pirun, vähän.
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