danish
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Danes, natives of Denmark.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdeɪnɪʃ
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Definition
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noun
usually collective
Danes, natives of Denmark.
A Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
The language of Danes and Denmark.
Danish pastry, light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruit or cheese.
informalchiefly us
A sweet and flaky yeast-raised roll made from a dough using butter or margarine and filled with remonce (butter and sugar) or custard.
adjective
Of or relating to or characteristic of Denmark or the Danes or their language
Of or pertaining to Denmark.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Blue cheese of Denmark.
The basic unit of money in Denmark.
Monetary unit in Denmark.
Light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese.
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