Sami in Swedish

Sami in Swedish is samisk, lapsk, same — Sami means a member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.

Sami in Swedish

samisk

adj

Relating to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia, or the Sami languages.

lapsk

adj

Relating to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia, or the Sami languages.

same

noun

A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

samiska

noun

A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

lapp

noun

A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

lapska

noun

A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

samiska

proper noun

(countable) Any of the languages of the Sami people.

What does "Sami" mean?

noun A member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.
"The exhibition told the history of the Sami and their reindeer herds."
adj Relating to the Sami people or their languages.
"She wore a traditional Sami costume for the festival."

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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”.

Sami in a sentence

The exhibition told the history of the Sami and their reindeer herds.
She wore a traditional Sami costume for the festival.

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Sami" in Swedish?

"Sami" in Swedish is samisk, lapsk, same. Sami means: A member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.

How do you use "Sami" in a sentence?

Example: "The exhibition told the history of the Sami and their reindeer herds." In Swedish, "Sami" is samisk, lapsk, same.

Are there other ways to say "Sami" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "Sami": samisk, lapsk, same, samiska, lapp, lapska.

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