saame

Eigenname

A noun referring to an indigenous nomadic people of northern Scandinavia who traditionally herd reindeer, or the language spoken by this people.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das indigene Nomadenvolk im Norden Skandinaviens bezeichnet, das traditionell von der Rentierzucht lebt, oder die Sprache dieses Volkes.

1. Indigenous people B2 formal

   A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people inhabiting the northern regions of Scandinavia, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula, traditionally known for reindeer herding.

   • The Saame have a rich cultural heritage tied to the Arctic environment.
   • Many Saame continue to practice traditional reindeer herding.
   • The Saame parliament works to protect their rights and culture.

   🇩🇪Samen

   Synonyme: lappsaamisamesami

2. Language B2 formal

   The Uralic language spoken by the Saame people, comprising several distinct dialects.

   • Northern Saame is the most widely spoken dialect of the Saame language.
   • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Saame language in schools.
   • He is learning to speak Saame to connect with his heritage.

   🇩🇪Samische Sprache

   Synonyme: lapplappishsaamisami