finn

noun
UK: /fɪn/
US: /fɪn/

  1. A person from Finland.

    1. Finn is visiting us this summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people consider Finn to be a common name in Scandinavian countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A language spoken in Finland.

    1. Finn speaks Finnish very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although Finn is from Sweden, he learned Finn due to his relatives from Helsinki. [ ] [ ]
finn transitive-verb

  1. To cut off the fins of a fish.

    1. Finn helped clean the fish. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before cooking the fish, Finn had to finn it carefully with a sharp knife. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finn" in English means: A person from Finland., A language spoken in Finland..

The phonetic transcription of "finn" is /fɪn/ in British English and /fɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "finn": "Finn is visiting us this summer.". More examples on the page.