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saamelainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

Sami noun A member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.

Senses

saamelainen is used for these senses in English:

Lapp (dated, sometimes, _, offensive) An indigenous person from Lapland. One of the Sami people.
Sami Relating to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia, or the Sami languages.
Sami A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

Sami — full definition

noun A member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.
adj Relating to the Sami people or their languages.

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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”.

Related Finnish words

lappalainen lappilainen lappalaiskieli saame saamen kieli