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shaman in Finnish

shaman in Finnish is šamaani, poppamies — shaman means a person believed to act as a go-between between the human and spirit worlds, often serving as a healer within their community.

shaman in Finnish

šamaani
noun
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
poppamies
noun
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.

What does "shaman" mean?

  1. noun A person believed to act as a go-between between the human and spirit worlds, often serving as a healer within their community.
    "The tribe's shaman led the healing ceremony."
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shaman in a sentence

  • The tribe's shaman led the healing ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shaman" in Finnish?

"shaman" in Finnish is šamaani, poppamies. shaman means: A person believed to act as a go-between between the human and spirit worlds, often serving as a healer within their community.

How do you use "shaman" in a sentence?

Example: "The tribe's shaman led the healing ceremony." In Finnish, "shaman" is šamaani, poppamies.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "shaman": šamaani, poppamies.

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