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Yankee in Finnish

Yankee in Finnish is jenkki, genoa, jenny — Yankee means an informal term for someone from the United States, especially (historically) the northern states or New England.

Yankee in Finnish

jenkki
noun
genoa
noun
(nautical) A large triangular headsail used in light or moderate winds and set on the fore topmast stay. Unlike a genoa it does not fill the whole fore triangle, but is set in combination with the working staysail.
jenny
noun
(nautical) A large triangular headsail used in light or moderate winds and set on the fore topmast stay. Unlike a genoa it does not fill the whole fore triangle, but is set in combination with the working staysail.

What does "Yankee" mean?

  1. noun An informal term for someone from the United States, especially (historically) the northern states or New England.
    "To much of the world, "Yankee" simply means an American."
  2. noun A player for the New York Yankees baseball team.
    "The Yankee at bat hit a home run in the ninth inning."

Yankee in a sentence

  • To much of the world, "Yankee" simply means an American.
  • The Yankee at bat hit a home run in the ninth inning.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Yankee" in Finnish?

"Yankee" in Finnish is jenkki, genoa, jenny. Yankee means: An informal term for someone from the United States, especially (historically) the northern states or New England.

How do you use "Yankee" in a sentence?

Example: "To much of the world, "Yankee" simply means an American." In Finnish, "Yankee" is jenkki, genoa, jenny.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "Yankee": jenkki, genoa, jenny.

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