sámi

[US]//ˈsɑːmi//
[UK]//ˈsɑːmi//

Translation

adj.Relating to the Sami people, their culture, or their languages.
n.A member of the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula.; Any of the Uralic languages spoken by the Sami people.

Example Sentences

the sámi people have lived in the arctic for thousands of years.

many sámi speak their native language alongside norwegian.

sámi traditional clothing features colorful patterns.

reindeer herding remains important to sámi culture.

the sámi homeland is called sápmi.

sámi folk tales often feature magical creatures.

traditional sámi duodji includes leather and woodwork.

modern sámi artists blend old and new styles.

the sámi community celebrates seasonal festivals.

some sámi families still practice semi-nomadic life.

sámi joik is a unique form of traditional singing.

the sámi parliament works to protect their rights.

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