Semitic in Finnish

Semitic in Finnish is seemiläinen, seemiläiset kielet — Semitic means belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.

Semitic in Finnish

seemiläinen

adj

Of or pertaining to the Semites; of or pertaining to one or more Semitic peoples.

seemiläiset kielet

proper noun

The Semitic languages in general.

What does "Semitic" mean?

adjective Belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.
"Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants."
adjective Relating to the peoples who speak or historically spoke those languages, or to their cultures.
"The excavation uncovered inscriptions in an early Semitic script."
noun The Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family, or a language belonging to it.
"Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet."

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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”.

Semitic in a sentence

Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants.
Akkadian is the earliest attested Semitic language.
The excavation uncovered inscriptions in an early Semitic script.
Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Semitic" in Finnish?

"Semitic" in Finnish is seemiläinen, seemiläiset kielet. Semitic means: Belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.

How do you use "Semitic" in a sentence?

Example: "Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants." In Finnish, "Semitic" is seemiläinen, seemiläiset kielet.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "Semitic": seemiläinen, seemiläiset kielet.

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