Finnic (Noun)
Meaning
One of two branches of the Finno-Ugric languages; a family of languages including Finnish and Estonian (but not Hungarian).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Finnic languages are spoken by approximately 7 million people, primarily in Finland and Estonia.
- Finnic languages, such as Finnish and Estonian, are known for their complex grammar systems.
- The Finnic branch of the Finno-Ugric language family is distinct from the Ugric branch, which includes Hungarian.
- Linguists have identified several Finnic languages, including Karelian and Veps, which are spoken in Russia.
- Finnic languages have had significant influence on the development of the Swedish language, particularly in terms of vocabulary.