danish
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.coming from or relating to the country of Denmark.
adj.relating to Denmark, its inhabitants, or their culture.
Simple“We visited a small Danish village during our summer holiday.”
In context“The exhibition showcases Danish design principles, emphasizing the functional minimalism that became famous in the mid-twentieth century.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
n.the language spoken by the people of Denmark.
n.the North Germanic language spoken primarily in Denmark and parts of Northern Germany.
Simple“He decided to learn Danish before moving to Copenhagen for work.”
In context“Although she was fluent in German, she found the phonology of Danish quite challenging to master during her first semester abroad.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a sweet, light bread or cake often filled with fruit, nuts, or cheese.
n.a multilayered, laminated sweet pastry of the viennoiserie tradition, typically topped with fruit or cream cheese.
Simple“I grabbed a coffee and an apple danish on my way to the office.”
In context“The bakery is famous for its almond danish, which features a delicate glaze and a rich frangipane filling.”
UsageOften used as a countable noun in American English to refer to a single pastry.
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the people who come from Denmark.
n.the people of Denmark collectively.
Simple“The Danish are known for their high quality of life and happiness.”
In context“Historically, the Danish maintained a significant maritime empire that influenced trade routes throughout the Baltic and North Seas.”
UsageUsually preceded by 'the' when referring to the people as a group.
Synonyms
Alteration of Middle English Denish, Dench (under the influence of Dan — compare Dane), from Old English Denisċ (“Danish”), from Proto-Germanic *daniskaz. By surface analysis, Dane + -ish.
Borrowed from Urdu دَانِش (dāniś), from Classical Persian دَانِش (dāniš).
From Dan + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.