's-Hertogenbosch /-toʊx-/ /-tɑx-/ /-tɑɡ-/ /-tɒx-/ /-tɒɡ-/ /-təʊx-/ /-əˈ-/ /ˌsɛə-/ /ˌsɛəɹ-/ /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɔs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
's-Hertogenbosch
A city, capital, and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands.

's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
os
In the absence of a specified object, used to indicate “the house/place/establishment of”.

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
bar
Able to be done; fit to be done.

al /æl/ suffix
al
(organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes.

arch suffix
ark
leading, leader

archy suffix
arki
form of government or rule

ation /ˈeɪʃn̩/ suffix
ation ering tion
An action or process.
The result of an action or process.

burger suffix
burger
Used to make the names of hamburgers served in buns with the addition of the specified foodstuff, or with that foodstuff used in place of the usual meat.

centric suffix
centrisk
Having a specified object at the centre, or as the focus of attention.

centrism suffix
centrisme

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
krati
rule (in the sense of governing).

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
krat
A participant in a specified form of government.
An advocate of a specified form of government.

cratic /ˈkɹætɪk/ suffix
kratisk
used to form adjectives, of or befitting -cracy
used to form adjectives, of or befitting -crat

drome suffix
drom
(literary) Forms placenames related to racetracks (now especially large covered racetracks) or similar structures.

en /-ɪŋ/ /ən/ /ɛnˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ /ɛnˈlaɪt.ən.ɪŋ/ /ɡɑː(ɹ)d.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfæt.nɪŋ/ /ˈfæt.ən.ɪŋ/ /ˈfæt.ən/ /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ /ˈlaɪt.ən.ɪŋ/ [n̩] [ən] suffix
ne øre
When attached to certain adjectives, it forms a transitive verb whose meaning is, to make (adjective). Usually, the verb is ergative, sometimes not. The same construction could also be done to certain (fewer) nouns, as, strengthen, in which case the verb means roughly, "to give (noun) to", or "to become like (noun)".

ence suffix
ens
(chiefly, non-productive) Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.

ene /-iːn/ suffix
en
A polymer derived from an alkene.

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
er
(added to verbs) A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
(added to nouns, chiefly denoting occupations) A person whose occupation is the root noun; (more broadly, occasionally with adjectives) a person characterized by the root.

esque /ɛsk/ suffix
isk
In the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.
agtig lignende
Resembling; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

ess /əs/ /ɛs/ /ɪs/ -esses suffix
inde
Used to form female equivalents.

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
est
Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs.

ful /fəl/ /fʊl/ [fl̩] suffix
fuld
Used to form adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun.
Used to form nouns from nouns meaning “as much as can be held by what is denoted by the noun”

gram suffix
gram
Something written, drawn or otherwise recorded.

graph suffix
graf
that writes
(metonymic) that is written

grapher suffix
graf
someone who writes about a specified subject, or in a specified manner

graphic suffix
grafisk
Forming adjectives pertaining to writing (of a type specified by the first element).

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
grafi
Something written or otherwise represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject.

hedron -hedra -hedrons suffix
eder
(geometry) Forms the names of solid figures bounded by a certain number of planes (polyhedra).

hood /hʊd/ suffix
hed
A substantive suffix denoting a condition or state of being.

ic /ɪk/ suffix
isk
(chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).

ide suffix
id
Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.
Any of a group of several elements - lanthanide.

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
ficering fikation ificering ifikation
The process of becoming.

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
ficere ificere
To produce verbs meaning to make.

in-law suffix
viger-
Related through marriage.

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ing
Used to form nouns or noun-like words (or elements of noun phrases) from verbs, denoting the act of doing something, an action, or the embodiment of an action.
Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.
ende
Used to form present participles of verbs.

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
esisk isk sk
(of adjectives from roots of proper nouns denoting names of nations or regions) Of, belonging, or relating to (a nationality, place, language or similar association with something).

ism /ɪzəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] suffix
isme
Used to form names of a tendency of action, behaviour, condition, opinion, or state belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology, or principle or lack thereof.

ite /-aɪt/ suffix
it
(chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.

ity /əti/ /ɪti/ [əɾi] [ɪɾi] [ɾi] suffix
itet hed
Used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
iv
An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.

ization /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ suffix
isering
A suffix forming nouns denoting the act, process, or result of doing something, or of making something.

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
ere isere
Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, especially similative verbs

land /lænd/ /lənd/ /lɪnd/ [lænd] suffix
land
Used to form the name of a territory, country, or region.

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
løs
Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.

logical suffix
logisk
Used to form adjectival forms of nouns ending in -logy.

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logi
A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.

ly /li/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] suffix
agtig lig
Used to form adjectives from nouns, the adjectives having the sense of "behaving like, or having a nature typical of what is denoted by the noun" Similar in meaning to -like but most often paired with animate nouns.
t
Used to form adverbs from adjectives and nouns.
lig
Used to form adjectives from nouns specifying time intervals, the adjectives having the sense of "occurring at such intervals".

lysis suffix
lyse
decomposition or breakdown

mania suffix
mani
compulsion or obsession.

maniac suffix
man
Indicating a person who experiences a type of compulsion or obsession.

meter suffix
meter
Used to form the names of measuring devices.

morphism suffix
morfisme

naut suffix
farer naut
Forms nouns meaning voyager or traveller

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ [nɘs] suffix
hed skab
Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".

nomy suffix
nomi
a system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a body of a particular field; distribution, arrangement, management

ol /ɑl/ /ɒl/ /ɔl/ suffix
ol
(functional group suffix) An alcohol or phenol.

one /-əʊn/ suffix
on
a ketone

onym suffix
onym
word

ous /-əs/ suffix
øs
Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote:

phile /faɪ̯l/ suffix
fil
Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving", "friendly", or "friend".

phobe /-foʊb/ suffix
fob
Used to form nouns denoting a person having a fear of a specific thing.
Used to form nouns denoting a person who hates or dislikes a type of person, thing, etc.

phobia /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
fobi
Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
Used to form nouns meaning hate, dislike, or repression of a specific thing.

phone suffix
fon
A type of sound.
A device that makes a sound.

plasty /-ˈplæsti/ suffix
plastik

s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
e er
Used to form regular plurals of nouns.

scope suffix
skop
Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.

ship suffix
skab
Appended to a noun to form a new noun denoting a property or state of being, time spent in a role, or a specialised union. In particular, the way a set of social duties associated with a particular role shapes or develop's one's character.

teen suffix
ten
Used to form cardinal numbers from thirteen to nineteen.

tion /-tʃən/ /-ʃən/ suffix
tion
(non-productive) Used to form nouns meaning "the action of (a verb)" or "the result of (a verb)". Words ending in this suffix are almost always derived from a similar Latin word; a few (e.g. gumption) are not derived from Latin and are unrelated to any verb. More often, -ation is used.

ty suffix
ti
Nonproductive suffix indicating single-digit integer multiples of ten

ure suffix
ur

wise /waɪz/ suffix
vis
In the manner of.
mæssig
In the matter of; with regard to.

yne suffix
yn
(organic chemistry) An unsaturated hydrocarbon having at least one triple bond; an alkyne.

1 Timothy pn
Første Timotheusbrev
(biblical) The fifteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the first epistle to Timothy.

10th adj
10.
Abbreviation of tenth.
Alternative form of 10th

12th adj
12.
Abbreviation of twelfth.
Alternative form of 12th

14th adj
14.
Abbreviation of fourteenth.
Alternative form of 14th

15th adj
15.
Abbreviation of fifteenth.
Alternative form of 15th

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1.
Abbreviation of first.
Alternative form of 1st

2 Timothy pn
Andet Timotheusbrev
(biblical) The sixteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the second epistle to Timothy.

2nd /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
2.
Abbreviation of second.
Alternative form of 2nd

3rd adj
3.
Abbreviation of third.
Alternative form of 3rd

4th adj
4.
Abbreviation of fourth.
Alternative form of 4th

5th adj
5.
Abbreviation of fifth.
Alternative form of 5th

6th adj
6.
Abbreviation of sixth.
Alternative form of 6th

7th adj
7.
Abbreviation of seventh.
Alternative form of 7th

8th adj
8.
Abbreviation of eighth.
Alternative form of 8th

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛ.vən/ pn
11. september
The date of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon in the USA (September 11th, 2001).

90s n
90'erne
The decade beginning in '90 and ending in '99 of a century.

9th adj
9.
Abbreviation of ninth.
Alternative form of 9th

@ /æt/ /ət/ /ˈitʃæt/ preposition
à
At a rate of (so much each).

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ n
E
Ace. (including in card games)

A minor n
a-moll
(music) The minor key with A as its tonic, consisting of the pitches A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.

A-bomb A-bombs n
atombombe
(slang) An atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power.

A-flat A-flats n
as
(music) A tone one semitone below A, between G and A, denoted A♭.

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
e.Kr.
(often, punctuated) Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ more ADHD most ADHD adj
ADHD
(informal) as of or relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

AI AIs n
KI ki
(AI, countable, and, uncountable) Initialism of artificial intelligence.

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
aids
(disease, acronym) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [from 1982]

APC APCs n
PMV pmv
(military) Initialism of armored personnel carrier.

ASSR ASSRs n
ASSR
(historical, Soviet Union) Initialism of Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

ATM ATMs n
hæveautomat pengeautomat
(banking) Initialism of automated teller machine or initialism of automatic teller machine.

Aabenraa /ˈɑbənˌɹɑ/ /ˈɔbənˌɹɔ/ /ˈɔːbənˌɹɔː/ pn
Aabenraa Åbenrå
A town and municipality in Denmark; the capital of the former county of South Jutland.

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑxən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aachen
A city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Aagaard Aagaards pn
Aagaard

Aalborg /ˈɑlˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/ /ˈɔlˌbɔɹɡ/ pn
Aalborg Ålborg
A port city, the capital of North Jutland, Denmark; the fourth-largest city in Denmark.

Aarau /ˈɑːɹaʊ/ pn
Aarau
A municipality and town, the capital of Aargau canton, in northern Switzerland; capital of the Helvetic Republic between 1798 and 1803.

Aargau /ˈɑɹˌɡaʊ/ /ˈɑːɡaʊ/ pn
Aargau
A canton of Switzerland (the German name)

Aarhus /ˈɑɹˌ(h)us/ /ˈɑːhuːs/ /ˈɔrˌ(h)us/ pn
Århus Aarhus
A city and port in Denmark, in East Jutland; the second-largest city in Denmark.

Aaron /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ Aarons pn
Aron
(biblical character) The elder brother of Moses in the Book of the Exodus, and in the Quran.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Abadan /ˌæ.bəˈdæn/ /ˌɑ.bɑˈdɑn/ /ˌɑ.bəˈdɑn/ pn
Abadan
A port city in Khuzestan, southwestern Iran.

Abakan /ˌɑ.bəˈkɑn/ pn
Abakan
The capital city of Khakassia, Russia.
A river in Khakassia, Russia.

Abbeville /ˈæb.iˌvɪl/ pn
Abbeville
A town and commune of the Somme department, Hauts-de-France, France.

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Abdullah
A en given name.

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain.
A en given name.

Aberdeen /æbə(ɹ)ˈdiːn/ /ˈæb.ɚˌdin/ /ˌæb.ɚˈdin/ pn
Aberdeen
A port city in Aberdeen council area, Scotland, on the North Sea.
A council area of Scotland including the city, one of 32 created in 1996.

Aberystwyth /ˌab.ɛɹˈəst.wɪθ/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪst.wɪθ/ pn
Aberystwyth
A coastal town and community with a town council in Ceredigion, Wales (OS grid ref SN5881).

Abha pn
Abha
A city in Aseer Province, Saudi Arabia.

Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
the de facto capital and largest city of Ivory Coast.

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ Abigails pn
Abigael Abigail
A en given name, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ Abkhaz n
abkhaser
An Abkhazian; a native or inhabitant of Abkhazia, a region just east of the Black Sea. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
abkhasisk
A Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒə/ /æbˈkɑ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkɑ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abkhasien
A region and de-facto independent but largely unrecognized country on the coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus, which considers itself an independent state called the Republic of Abkhazia; considered part of Georgia's territory by the Georgian government and the vast majority of the international community.

Aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ə.ni/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ Aborigines n
aboriginer
(dated, now, offensive) An Aboriginal person from Australia (descending from, or a member of, one of the indigenous people(s) before British colonisation), Aboriginal Australian.

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.həm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ Abrahams pn
Abraham
(Abrahamism) A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A en given name. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A surname originating as a patronymic. [First attested prior to 1150.]

Abruzzi Apennines pn
Abruzzerne
the part of the Apennines that contain its highest peaks and most rugged terrain; located in Abruzzo, Molise (formerly part of Abruzzo) and southeastern Lazio

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Absalom
(rare) A en given name.

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdæ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈðɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dhabi
The capital city of the United Arab Emirates; capital of Abu Dhabi emirate.

Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Abuja
The capital city of Nigeria; lying in the Federal Capital Territory in the North Central geopolitical zone.

Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abessinien
(historical) The Ethiopian Empire, a former empire in East Africa, consisting of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
abessinsk
(dated, usually, _, capitalized) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [First attested in the late 18th century.]

Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ Abyssinians n
abessiner abyssinier
A short-haired domestic cat descended from cats of ancient Egypt making it one of the oldest breeds in the world; Abyssinian cat. [First attested in the late 19th century.]
abessiner
A member of the Abyssinian Church.

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Accra
The capital city of Ghana.

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ Achaeans n
akhaier
An inhabitant or resident of Achaea, especially a member of an ancient Hellenic tribe that inhabited the region of Achaea.

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Achilleus
(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ Achilles heels n
akilleshæl
A vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation.

Achilles tendon Achilles tendons n
akillessene
(anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Akropolis
The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)

Acts of the Apostles pn
Apostlenes Gerninger
(biblical) The fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible.

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] Adams pn
Adam
(Abrahamism, religion) The first man and the progenitor of the human race.
A en given name.

Adam and Eve pn
Adam og Eva
The first man and woman, respectively, according to the Book of Genesis.

Adam's apple Adam's apples n
adamsæble
(anatomy) The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women; the laryngeal prominence.

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Addis Ababa
The capital city of Ethiopia.

Aden pn
Aden
A port city and largest city in Yemen. It was the capital of the former South Yemen.

Adolph /-dɑlf/ /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ /ˈæ.dɔlf/ Adolphs pn
Adolf
A en given name.

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ Adrians pn
Adrian
A en given name.
(rare) A en given name (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne).

Adrianople /ˌeɪdɹɪəˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Adrianopel
(historical) Former name of Edirne, a city in northwestern Turkey.

Adriatic Sea pn
Adriaterhavet
A sea and arm of the Mediterranean Sea, stretching north from the Ionian Sea to Venice, separating the Italian and Balkan Peninsulas.

Advent pn
advent
(Christianity) The period or season of the Christian church year between Advent Sunday and Christmas.

Advent calendar Advent calendars n
julekalender adventskalender
A calendar used to count down the days of Advent, having windows revealing a hidden picture or gift on each day.

Adventist Adventists n
adventist
One who believes in the Second Advent (usually known as the Second Coming) of Jesus; an advocate of Adventism.

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adygeja Adygejien Republikken Adygeja
A republic of south-west Russia. Official name: Republic of Adygea. Capital: Maykop.

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
Ægæerhavet Ægæiske Hav
A sea in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean.

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Æneas
(Greek mythology) A Trojan hero and the legendary ancestor of Romans.

Aeolus /iˈoʊləs/ pn
Aiolos
(Greek god) The name of a number of characters in Greek mythology, including the founder of the Aeolian race, and a god with power over wind.

Aeroflot pn
Aeroflot
The largest airline in Russia.

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Aesop Æsop
An Ancient Greek author, famous for the fables ascribed to him.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ Afghans n
afghaner
A person from Afghanistan.
Synonym of Afghan Hound.

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ Afghan Hounds n
afghansk mynde
A sighthound bred in Afghanistan to hunt hare and gazelle.

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Afghanistan
A landlocked country between Central Asia and South Asia. Official name: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Capital and largest city: Kabul.

Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ Africas pn
Afrika
The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ more African most African adj
afrikansk afrikaner
Of or pertaining to Africa.

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ Africans n
afrikaner
A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.

African buffalo African buffalos n
afrikansk bøffel
A large African bovid, Syncerus caffer.

African hunting dog African hunting dogs n
afrikansk vildhund hyænehund
A wild canid, Lycaon pictus, typically black, white and tan, found in Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.

African wildcat African wildcats n
afrikansk vildkat
Felis silvestris lybica, a subspecies of Felis silvestris (wildcat).

Afrikaans /ˌafɹɪˈkɑːnz/ /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikaans
A Germanic language descending from Dutch; the primary language of the descendants of Dutch and other European settlers, as well as many mixed-race (e.g. Rehoboth Basters) living in South Africa and in Namibia. Also, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa and until 1990 one of three official languages of Namibia.

Afrikaner /ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ/ Afrikaners n
afrikaner
A member of an ethnic group of northwestern European ancestry and associated with southern Africa and the Afrikaans language.

Afro-Eurasia /ˈæf.ɹoʊ.jʊɹˈeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Afrika-Eurasien
A supercontinent that comprises Africa and Eurasia.

Agamemnon /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnɒn/ /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnən/ pn
Agamemnon
(Greek mythology) One of the most distinguished heroes of Greek mythology. He is the son of King Atreus of Mycenae and Queen Aerope and the brother of Menelaus. He is famous for rallying the Greeks in the Trojan War, yet infamous for the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia at the commencement of the war.

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agathe
A en given name.

Age of Enlightenment pn
oplysningstiden
(historical period) A period of time ranging from part of the 17th century through much of the 18th century, characterized particularly by the importance of logic and reason.

Agin-Buryat Autonomous Okrug pn
Agino-Burjatsk autonome okrug
(historical) an autonomous okrug of the Soviet Union and Russia with a center at Aginskoye; now part of Agin-Buryat Okrug

Agin-Buryat Okrug pn
Agino-Burjatsk okrug
(historical) a former federal subject of Russia with center at Aginskoye; part of Zabaykalsky Krai and existed until it merged with Chita Oblast to form Zabaykalsky Krai on March 1, 2008

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnes
A en given name.

Agnus Dei /ˌæɡnəs ˈdeɪ.i/ /ˌɑːnjus ˈdeɪ.i/ Agnus Dei Agnus Deis n
agnus dei
(Western, _, Christianity) A liturgical chant recited as part of the Mass, beginning with those words, or the music to which it is set. [from 10th c.]
gudslam
(Roman Catholicism, heraldiccharge) A small model, picture, or heraldic representation of a lamb with a cross and sometimes a flag (usually white with a red cross).

Ahasuerus /əˈhæz.wə.ɹəs/ pn
Ahasverus
A king of Persia, later identified with Xerxes.

Ajax /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/ Ajaxes pn
Ajax
(Greek mythology) Either of two heroes of the Trojan War.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ pn
akkadisk
The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al-Jazeera
Any of a group of satellite television channels operating under the Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media Network, providing coverage of news, along with analysis, documentaries, and talk shows; particularly known for their in-depth and frontline reporting in conflict zones.

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ pn
Alabama
A state of the United States. Capital: Montgomery. Largest city: Birmingham.

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ Alans pn
Allan
A en given name.

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
A state of the United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Juneau. Postal code: AK, largest city: Anchorage.
Several places in the United States, named for the state or territory.

Alban pn
Alban
A en given name.

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albanien
A country in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Albania. Capital and largest city: Tirana.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
albansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Albania, the Albanian people or the Albanian language.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ Albanians n
albaner albansk
A person from Albania or of Albanian descent.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
albansk Albansk
The languages spoken by the Albanian people, primarily spoken in Albania and Kosovo. (ISO 639 language codes: sq/sqi/alb (Albanian), als (Tosk), aln (Gheg), aat (Arvanitika), aae (Arbëresh).)

Albany /ˈɒl.bə.ni/ /ˈɒlb.ni/ /ˈɔːl.bə.ni/ /ˈɔːlb.ni/ pn
Albany
The capital city of the state of New York in the United States, and the county seat of Albany County.

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ Alberts pn
Albert
A en given name.

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
A province in western Canada. Capital: Edmonton.

Albin pn
Albin
A en given name.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
aleutisk
Of the Aleutian Islands, their inhabitants or their language.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ Aleuts n
aleut
A member of the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska in the United States and of Kamchatka Krai in the Russia.

Aleutian Islands /ˌæliːˈuːʃən ˈɑɪlændz/ pn
Aleuterne
An archipelago of more than three hundred small volcanic islands forming an island arc in the Northern Pacific Ocean, between Alaska and the Kamchatka Peninsula of Asia; part of the United States.

Alexander /ˌalɪɡˈzɑːndə/ /ˌælɪɡˈzændɚ/ [ˌælɪɡˈzeəndə] [ˌælɪɡˈzeəndɚ] Alexanders pn
Alexander
A en given name, most famously held by Alexander the Great.

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] Alexandras pn
Alexandra
A en given name.

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alexandria
, a city in Piedmont, Italy.
A city in Clark County, Missouri.
A city in Teleorman, Romania

Alfonso /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Alfons
A en given name.

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ pn
Alfred
A en given name.

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹiə/ /ælˈdʒɪɹiə/ pn
Algeriet
A country in North Africa. Official name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Capital and largest city: Algiers.

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ more Algerian most Algerian adj
algerisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Algeria or the Algerian people.

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ Algerians n
algerier
A person from Algeria or of Algerian descent.

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Algier
The capital and largest city of Algeria.

Ali Baba Ali Babas n
Ali Baba
(mostly, attributive) A large container, such as a jar or a basket, with a flat base and usually a rounded body that tapers to a narrower neck.

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
A en given name popular in England since the Middle Ages.

All Saints' Day pn
allehelgensdag
(Christianity) In Christian tradition, the annual feast day celebrating the life of all saints, taking place on the first day of November, or (in the Greek church) on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ Allahs pn
Allah
(Islam) God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ Allen keys n
unbrakonøgle
(UK) A hex head wrench.

Allies /ˈælaɪz/ pn
Ententen de Allierede
The countries allied against the Axis Powers during World War II. The major signatories included the United Kingdom, Soviet Union, United States, and China.
The countries allied against the Central Powers during World War I, including especially the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire, and France.

Alma pn
Alma
A en given name, popular in the 19th century.

Alpha Centauri pn
Alfa Centauri
(star) The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component.

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alperne Alper
(usually, with "the") A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Alsace Elsass
A region, former administrative region, and historical province of France, located on the west bank of the upper Rhine; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Grand Est. It has changed hands between France and Germany several times throughout history.

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ Alsatians n
elsasser alsacer
A native or inhabitant of Alsace.

Altai Krai pn
Altaj kraj
A krai in the Altai region of Russia.

Altai Republic pn
Altai Altaj Republikken Altaj
A republic of Russia

Althing /ˈɔːl.θɪŋ/ pn
Alting
The national parliament of Iceland.

Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Alvin
A en given name.

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
Alzheimers sygdom
(neurology, disease) A disorder involving loss of mental functions resulting from brain tissue changes; senile dementia of the Alzheim er's type.

Amager pn
Amager
An island in the Øresund strait, the most densely populated island of Denmark, much of the northern part of which is occupied by the Danish capital, Copenhagen.

Amanda /əˈmændə/ [əˈmɛəndə] pn
Amanda
A en given name.

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Amazonfloden
(sometimes, attributive) A region including much of this river; specifically, the region of the Amazon Rainforest, or of the Amazon River Basin.

Amazonas pn
Amazonas
A state of the North Region, Brazil. Capital: Manaus
A department of Colombia.

Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ /əˈmiːljə/ pn
Amalie
A en given name

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ more American most American adj
amerikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian and Native American, of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ Americans n
amerikaner
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian or Native American, an indigenous inhabitant of the Americas. [from 16th c.]
A citizen or national of the United States of America.

American Dream n
den amerikanske drøm
(idiomatic) A philosophy that with perseverance, courage and determination, anyone can prosper and achieve success.

American English /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
amerikansk engelsk
The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English or Canadian English and that of other places.

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Amerikansk Samoa
An archipelago and overseas territory of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. Official name: Territory of American Samoa. It is distinct from Samoa (formerly: Western Samoa).

American Sign Language pn
amerikansk tegnsprog
A sign language used primarily in the United States of America and Canada.

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ American bison American bisons n
amerikansk bison
A bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison.

American bittern American bitterns n
amerikansk rørdrum
A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, Botaurus lentiginosus, known for its resounding calls.

American football n
amerikansk fodbold
A team sport similar to rugby football, played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end.

American kestrel American kestrels n
amerikansk tårnfalk
Any of a species of small falcon, Falco sparverius; a kestrel.

American pancake American pancakes n
amerikansk pandekage
small, thick pancake

Americanisation Americanisations n
amerikanisering
(British spelling) The process of Americanising.

Americanize v
amerikanisere
(US, Canada) To render American; to adapt to the custom, culture, or style of the United States of America.

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ /əˈmɛɹɪkəz/ pn
Amerika
North America and South America taken together; that is, North America, Central America, and South America taken together.

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Amman
The capital city of Jordan.
A governorate of Jordan around the capital.

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amos
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam
A city and municipality of North Holland, Netherlands; capital city of the Netherlands.

Amu Darya /ˌɑːmuːˈdɑːɹɪə/ pn
Amu Darja
A major river in Central Asia flowing across the border of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan parallel to Syr Darya and into the Aral Sea. Known in classical times as Oxus.

Amur pn
Amur
The world's ninth-longest river, forming part of the border between the Far East of Russia and Northeastern China, emptying into the Pacific Ocean through the Strait of Tartary, where the mouth of the river faces the northern end of the island of Sakhalin.

Anadyr pn
Anadyr
A port town, the administrative center of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, in extreme northeastern Russia.

Anapa pn
Anapa
A town, a resort town in Krasnodar Krai, in southern Russia, on the Black Sea.

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ Anatolias pn
Anatolien
A peninsula in Western Asia, comprising most of the modern Republic of Turkey. Bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Armenian Highland to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Aegean Sea to the west.

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ adj
anatolisk
Of or pertaining to Anatolia or its people, culture, etc.

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ Anatolians n
anatolier
A native or inhabitant of Anatolia.

Ancient Greece pn
Oldtidens Grækenland
The civilization that flourished around the Mediterranean Sea from the 3rd millennium to the 1st century BCE (including the first two European civilizations, Minoan and Mycenaean), known as the cradle of Western civilization.

Ancient Greek pn
oldgræsk
Any of the various forms of the Greek language of classical antiquity, particularly the classical Attic dialect used in Athenian literature.

Ancient Rome pn
Antikkens Rom
The civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BCE to the 5th century C.E. and the Roman Empire centered on it.

Andalusian Andalusians n
andalusier
Someone from Andalusia.

Andaman Sea pn
Andamanhavet
Part of the Indian Ocean, to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma (Myanmar), west of Thailand, north-west of the Malay Peninsula, north of Sumatra, and east of the Andaman Islands.

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ /ˈæn.di.ən/ adj
andinsk
Of or pertaining to the Andes mountains in South America.

Andersen /ˈændə(ɹ)sən/ Andersens pn
Andersen
A surname from Danish [in turn originating as a patronymic] of Danish and Norwegian origin.

Andersenian more Andersenian most Andersenian adj
andersensk
Of or relating to Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875), Danish author best known for his enduring fairy tales.

Anderson /ˈæn.dɚ.sən/ Andersons pn
Andersen
A town, the county seat of Grimes County, Texas; named for Kenneth Lewis Anderson, 4th Vice President of the Republic of Texas.

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Andesbjergene Andes
A mountain range in western South America.

Andorra /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Andorra
A microstate in Southern Europe, between Spain and France. Official name: Principality of Andorra. Capital and largest city: Andorra la Vella.

Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ /ˈveɪ.ə/ /ˈvɛl.jə/ pn
Andorra la Vella
The capital city of Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorransk
Of, from, or pertaining to Andorra, the Andorran people.

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ Andorrans n
andorraner
A person from Andorra or of Andorran descent.

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] Andrews pn
Anders Andreas
(countable) A en given name.
Andreas Anders
The first Apostle in the New Testament.

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
Andromeda
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus by Perseus, who married her; mother of Perses, ancient king of Persia.
(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky representing the "chained woman" Andromeda in Greek mythology, which is surrounded by the constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus, among others.
(galaxy) The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, located within the Andromeda constellation (see Andromeda Galaxy); M31.

Andøya pn
Andøya
An island in the municipality of Andøy, Vesterålen district, Nordland, Norway, the largest island of the Vesterålen archipelago

Angara pn
Angara
A river in Russia.

Angkor Wat /ˈɑŋ.kɔɹ ˈwɑt/ pn
Angkor Wat
A complex of temples in Cambodia.

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ Angles n
angler
(historical) A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ more Anglican most Anglican adj
anglikansk
Relating to the Church of England, or one of several related churches, such as those in the Anglican Communion.

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ Anglicans n
anglikaner
A member of an Anglican Church.

Anglican Communion pn
anglikanske kommunion
A worldwide network of Churches that are are in communion with the Church of England as represented by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Anglicanism Anglicanisms n
anglikanisme
The beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church.

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan /ˌæŋɡləʊ ɪˌdʒɪpʃən suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Anglo-egyptisk Sudan
Sudan, during the time when it was ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom, from 1899 until Sudan became independent in 1956.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ more Anglo-Saxon most Anglo-Saxon adj
angelsaksisk
Related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language.
Related to nations which speak primarily English and are influenced by English culture and customs; especially Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ Anglo-Saxons n
angelsakser
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century.

Anglocentrism n
anglocentrisme
The practice of viewing the world from an English or Anglo-American perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of English or Anglo-American culture.

Anglophile Anglophiles n
anglofil
A person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England. [from the 19th c.]

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ Angolas n
Angola
Synonym of angora (cat).

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
angolansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Angola or the Angolan people.

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ Angolans n
angolaner
A person from Angola or of Angolan descent.

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Anguilla
An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, in the Caribbean Sea.

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara
The capital city of Turkey.

Ann /æn/ [eən] pn
Anna
A en given name.

Anna /ˈænə/ [ˈeənə] Annas pn
Anna
A prophetess in the New Testament.

Annam /əˈnæm/ /ˈænæm/ pn
Annam
(history) One the French protectorates in Vietnam, located in Central Vietnam.

Annie /ˈæni/ Annies pn
Annette
A diminutive of the en given name Ann. Also, a popular given name in the 19th century.

Anno Domini adv
Anno Domini
In the year of our Lord (often abbreviated A.D. or AD).

Annunciation /əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪ̯ʃn̩/ pn
Mariæ bebudelsesdag
(Christianity) The announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to a son, namely Jesus. Celebrated on 25th March.

Anschluss /ˈan.ʃlʊs/ n
anschluss
(historical) Political annexation, specifically that of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938. [from 1920s]

Antabuse Antabuses n
antabus
Disulfiram, prescribed to recovering alcoholics.

Antananarivo pn
Antananarivo
The capital city of Madagascar.

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ more Antarctic most Antarctic adj
antarktisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Antarktis
One of the major ecozones of the world, covering the south polar regions. Especially those south of the Antarctic Convergence or the 60th parallel south (everywhere south of this parallel being administered by the Antarctic Treaty System).

Antarctic Peninsula pn
Antarktiske halvø
The northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica.

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [ɛəˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Antarktis
The southernmost continent, south of the Southern Ocean, containing the South Pole.

Antares /ænˈtɑɹ.iz/ /ænˈtɑːɹ.iːz/ /ænˈtɛəɹ.iːz/ /ænˈtɛɹ.iz/ pn
Antares
Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish.

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Anton
A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ənd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ən(d) bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua og Barbuda
A country in the Caribbean, consisting of the islands of Antigua and Barbuda.

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ Antiguans n
antiguaner
A person from Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, or of Antiguan descent.

Antoinette /ˌæntwəˈnet/ pn
Antoinette
A en given name; best known for the ill-fated French queen Marie Antoinette.

Antonia /ænˈtəʊni.ə/ /ænˈtəʊnjə/ pn
Antonie
A en given name.

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Antwerpen
A province of Flanders, Belgium, the most populous.
The second-largest city in Belgium, and the capital of its province.

Antwerpian Antwerpians n
antwerpianer
A person who was born in, or is a citizen or inhabitant of Antwerp, Belgium

Anya pn
Anja
A en given name.
A en given name.
A en given name.

Aosta /ɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aosta
A city, the capital of Valle d'Aosta, Italy.

Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ Apaches n
apache
Any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e., Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.
A person belonging to an Apache people.
(historical) A Parisian gangster of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Appenninerne
A mountain range in Italy, stretching 1,200 km from the north to the south of the country, along its east coast, traversing the entire Apennine Peninsula, and often called the "spine of Italy".

Apia pn
Apia
The capital city of Samoa.

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ Apocalypses pn
Åbenbaring
(countable, biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.
(Christianity) Revelation (last book of the Bible, composed of twenty-two chapters, which narrates the end of times)

Apollonia pn
Abelone
A en given name.

Apostle Apostles n
apostel
(Christianity) Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.

April /ˈeɪ.pɹaɪl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ Aprils pn
april
The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May. Abbreviation: Apr or Apr.

April fool April fools n
aprilsnar
A practical joke played on April Fools' Day.

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Apulejus
An author in the Roman Empire, Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis.

Apulia pn
Apulien
A peninsula and administrative region in southern Italy.

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ Aquariuses n
vandmand
Someone with an Aquarius star sign

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Vandmanden
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a water carrier.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the water carrier, ruled by Uranus covering January 20 – February 18 (tropical astrology) or February 15 – March 14 (sidereal astrology).

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Aquitaine
(historical) A former administrative region of France, now part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
arabisk araber-
Of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations.

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ Arabs n
araber
A Semitic person, whose forebears were from the Arabian Peninsula
araber araberhest
An Arabian horse.

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Den arabiske republik Egypten Den arabiske republik Ægypten
The official name of the country of Egypt.

Arab Spring pn
Arabiske Forår
The pro-democracy movement spreading across North Africa and the Middle East from 2010 to 2012.

Arab World pn
arabiske verden
(as a minimum) Those Arabic-speaking independent states where Arabic is the main official and spoken language.

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabien Arabiske Halvø
A peninsula of Western Asia between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; includes Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

Arabian Peninsula pn
Den Arabiske Halvø
A peninsula in the Middle East, bordered by Jordan, the Syrian desert and Iraq to the north, the Persian Gulf to the northeast, the Gulf of Oman to the east, the Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) to the south (southeast), the Gulf of Aden to the south, the Red Sea to the west (southwest) extending north into the Gulf of Aqaba, and north along the Red Sea Rift to the Mediterranean Sea on the west (northwest). It consists mainly of Saudi Arabia, and may be geologically defined as the Arabian plate, also as the Arabian subcontinent.

Arabian Sea pn
Arabiske Hav
A region of the Indian Ocean located between India, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Socotra Passage.

Arabic /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
arabisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour (see also Arab as an adjective).

Arabic /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
arabisk
The Aramaic-derived alphabet used to write the Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Urdu, and Uyghur languages, among others.

Arabic numeral Arabic numerals n
arabertal
(in the plural) The system using such numerals, now employed throughout the world.

Arabisation Arabisations n
arabisering
the process of Arabising

Arabize v
arabisere
(transitive) To make Arab; to give Arab traits to.

Arabocentric more Arabocentric most Arabocentric adj
arabocentrisk
Emphasizing the Arabs, their culture or what is in their language.

Arafura Sea pn
Arafurahavet
A sea lying directly north of Arnhem Land and south of West Papua.

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡən/ /ˈɛɹəɡɑn/ pn
Aragonien
An autonomous community in northeastern Spain. Capital: Zaragoza.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
aragonisk
The language of Aragon, nowadays only spoken as a mother tongue by a few thousand people in some valleys of the Pyrenees.

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aralsøen
A saline lake, straddling the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border, that was once large, but shrank to a quarter of its original size after the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers, which previously flowed into it, were diverted for irrigation purposes during the Soviet era.

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ Aramaeans n
aramæer
Any member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people who lived in the Levant and later also in upper Mesopotamia (Biblical Aram) during the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. They spoke Aramaic.

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
aramæisk
Referring to the Aramaic language, alphabet, culture or poetry.

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ pn
aramæisk
The language of the Aramaeans from the tenth century BC: often called Old Aramaic.

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ Arcadias n
Arkadien
(figurative) An ideal region of rural and idyllic contentment; a pastoral utopia.

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ adj
arkeisk
(geology) Of, or relating to the geologic eon from about 3,800 to 2,500 million years ago; comprises the Eoarchean, Paleoarchean, Mesoarchean and Neoarchean eras; marked by an atmosphere with little oxygen, the formation of the first continents and oceans and the emergence of simple life.

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
arktisk
(geography) Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape. [from 16th c.]
Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic. [from 16th c.]

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Arktis
(geography) The region of the Earth above the Arctic Circle, containing the North Pole. [from 17th c.]

Arctic Ocean pn
Ishavet Arktiske Hav
The smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole, bordered by the three continents of Asia, Europe and North America.

Arctic cod Arctic cod Arctic cods n
almindelig istorsk istorsk
A gadiform fish of northeast Atlantic (Arctogadus glacialis).

Area 51 pn
Area 51
(scifi, or, ufology, informal) A secret military facility, airport, and airbase in Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, United States.

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
(Greek god) The Greek god of war, considered equivalent to the Roman Mars and usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos.

Arezzo /əˈɹɛtsəʊ/ pn
Arezzo
A province of Tuscany, Italy.
The capital city of Arezzo.

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
A country in South America. Official name: Argentine Republic. Capital: Buenos Aires.

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
argentinsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Argentina or its people.

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ Argentines n
argentiner
A citizen or descendant abroad of Argentina.
(dance) Short for Argentine tango.

Argentine Republic pn
Argentinske Republik
The official name of Argentina.

Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ pn
Argonaut
(Greek mythology) One of the members of the Argo who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece.

Argos Argoses pn
Argos
A town in Indiana; named for the city in Greece.

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ Ariadnes pn
Ariadne
(Greek mythology) The daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen, Pasiphae.

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ Aries n
vædder Vædderen
Someone with an Aries star sign.

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Vædderen
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a ram.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20 – April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15 – May 15 (sidereal astrology).

Aristotelian /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ adj
aristotelisk
Of or pertaining to Aristotle, or his philosophy, logic, or followers.

Arizona /ˌæɹɪˈzoʊnə/ /ˌæɹɪˈzəʊnə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈzoʊnə/ pn
Arizona
(historical) A territory of the southwest Confederate (1862–1865) and United States of America (1863–1912), with its capitals at Tucson, Prescott, and Phoenix.

Ark of the Covenant pn
Pagtens ark
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest, of the two tablets of law (the Ten Commandments) given to Moses by the Hebrew God.

Arkansas /-ɑ/ /ɑɹˈkæn.zəs/ /ˈɑɹ.kənˌsɔ/ pn
Arkansas
A state in the South Central region of the United States. Capital and largest city: Little Rock.

Arkhangelsk pn
Arkhangelsk
A city, the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, in northwestern Russia, on the White Sea.

Armageddon /-ˈɡɛ.dən/ /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Armageddon
(Christianity, Islam) Mount Megiddo, the site of a prophesied final battle between the forces of good and evil.

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenien
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the Armenian Highland southeast of Black Sea and southwest of Caspian Sea; area now divided between Turkey, Republic of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenisk armensk
Of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, or the Armenian alphabet.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ Armenians n
armenier
A person from Armenia or of Armenian descent.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
armensk
(uncountable) A branch of Indo-European languages, which includes the various stages of the Armenian language.

Armenian SSR pn
Armenske SSR Armenske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
One of the 15 Soviet Socialist Republics that made up the former Soviet Union (1920-1991, name changed in 1990). Became independent as the Republic of Armenia in 1991, after the collapse of the USSR.

Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Armenske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Synonym of Armenian SSR

Armenian genocide pn
armensk folkedrab
(historical) The systematic mass murder of around one million ethnic Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I (1915–1917).

Arnamagnæan adj
arnamagnæansk
of or pertaining to Árni Magnússon or his work or dedicated to him

Arne Arnes pn
Arne
A en given name occasionally used in English.

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnold
A en given name brought to England by Normans.

Art Deco /ˌɑɹt ˈdɛkoʊ/ /ˌɑːɹt ˈdɛkəʊ/ pn
Art deco
(architecture, art, also, attributive) A style of decorative art (often used in household objects) and architecture originating in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by bold geometric forms, strong contrasting colours, and simple composition. [from 1966]

Art Nouveau pn
jugendstil
A decorative style of art and architecture that especially used the sinuous and flowing lines of plants.

Arthur /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arthur
A en given name.

Aruba /əˈɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
An island, dependent territory, and constituent country of the Netherlands, in the Caribbean Sea.

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
A small borough of Estonia.

Arvid pn
Arvid
(rare) A en given name.

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ more Aryan most Aryan adj
arisk
Pertaining, in racial theories, to the (alleged) Aryan master race.
(neo-Nazi or white supremacist ideology, informal) Pertaining to the Caucasian ethnicity.
(US, informal, euphemistic) Pertaining to Caucasian racists or their organisations, theories, etc.
Of or pertaining to Indo-Iranian peoples, cultures, and languages.
(dated) Of or pertaining to Indo-European peoples, cultures and languages.

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ Aryans n
arier
(theosophy, Germanic, _, mysticism, Nazism) A member of a race defined variously as comprising people of Germanic descent, in the narrowest sense, or all non-Jewish Caucasians, in the broadest sense
(dated) An Indo-European, a Proto-Indo-European.
(dated) An Indo-Iranian.

Asatru pn
asatro
A neopagan religion, reconstructed from old Norse religion, which honors the Æsir and/or other Norse gods and spirits.

Ascension pn
Kristi himmelfart himmelfart
(Christianity, specifically) The believed entry of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection.

Ascension Day pn
Kristi himmelfartsdag
The fortieth day of Easter, that is the Thursday 39 days after Easter.

Asclepius /æsˈkliːpi.əs/ /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Æskulap
(Greek god) A Greek mythological deity, the god of doctors, medicine and healing; a son of Apollo and the Thessalian princess Coronis, husband to the goddess Epione and father of the Asclepiades; identified with the Roman god Aesculapius.

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈæzˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Asgård
(Norse mythology) The realm of the Æsir gods.

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesdays n
askeonsdag
(Christianity) The Wednesday 46 days before Easter in a given year, (Catholicism) traditionally observed as the beginning of Lent and a day of strict abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Asher /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.ʃɚ/ pn
Asher
(biblical character) Eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.

Ashgabat pn
Asjkahabad Asjkhabad
The capital and largest city of Turkmenistan.

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
Ashoka
(historical) An ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE.

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ Asias pn
Asien
A continent located east of Europe (typically delimited by the Urals), west of the Pacific Ocean, north of Oceania and south of the Arctic Ocean.
An ancient province of the Roman Empire, in modern western Turkey.

Asia Minor pn
Lilleasien
A large peninsula, mostly coterminous with Anatolia, between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; it makes up the Asian part of Turkey.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiatisk
Of, relating to or from Asia.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ Asians n
asiat
(UK, Ireland, South Africa) A person from or with ancestry in South Asia.
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ, also International English on the Internet) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.
A person from the continent of Asia, or a descendant thereof - especially:

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ Asian lions n
asiatisk løve
Panthera leo persica, a subspecies of lion that inhabited Asia.

Asmara /æsˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Asmara
The capital city of Eritrea.

Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
Aspergers syndrom
(dated, uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.

Assamese pn
assamesisk
The Indo-Aryan language spoken by the majority people in the state of Assam, NE India.

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrien
A Semitic Akkadian kingdom, extant from the mid-23rd century BC to 608 BC and centred on the Upper Tigris river in northern Mesopotamia (present day northern Iraq), which came to rule regional empires a number of times through history.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ adj
assyrisk
(historical) Of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.
(historical) Of, or characteristic of, or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ Assyrians n
assyrer
(historical) A person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.
(historical) A citizen of an ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astana
The capital city of Kazakhstan.

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ /ˈæstɹəkɑːn/ pn
Astrakan Astrakhan
A city, the administrative center of Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, located on the Volga River.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ more Asturian most Asturian adj
asturianer asturisk
Of or pertaining to the region of Asturias in Spain.
asturisk
Of or pertaining to the Asturian language.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ Asturians n
asturier
A native of Asturias in northern Spain.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
asturiska
A Romance language spoken in Asturias, Spain.

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturien
An autonomous community and province of Spain, on the Spanish north coast facing the Cantabrian Sea. The capital city is Oviedo.

Asunción /əˌsuːnsiˈɒn/ /əˌsuːnsiˈəʊn/ /ˌæsʊnˈsjɒn/ pn
Asunción
The capital city of Paraguay.

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Athene Pallas Pallas Athene
(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
athensk
(Greek mythology) Of or related to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, technology, and skillful warfare.

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ Athenians n
athenienser athener
An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Athen
The capital city of Greece.

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ [ætˈlænə] [ætˈlæɾ̃ə] pn
Atlanta
The capital city, the county seat of Fulton County, Georgia, United States.

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adj
atlantisk
Pertaining to locations adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Atlantic Ocean, such as the British Isles in Northwestern Europe, or the eastern seaboard of the USA.

Atlantic Ocean /ətˈlæntɪk ˈoʊʃən/ pn
Atlanterhavet Atlanten
The ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Atlantic herring Atlantic herring Atlantic herrings n
atlantisk sild sild
Clupea harengus, an abundant species of herring and an important food fish living in the North Atlantic.

Atlantic horse mackerel Atlantic horse mackerels n
hestemakrel
A jack mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), of the family Carangidae.

Atlantic pomfret Atlantic pomfrets n
almindelig havbrasen
Brama brama, the largest species of the pomfret family Bramidae, found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Atlantic puffin Atlantic puffins n
lunde
A species of puffin (Fratercula arctica).

Atlantic tomcod Atlantic tomcod Atlantic tomcods n
atlantisk tomcod atlantisk tomtorsk
A gadiform fish of the northwest Atlantic, Microgadus tomcod.

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlantis
A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlas /ˈætləs/ Atlases pn
Atlas
(Greek god) The son of Iapetus and Clymene, war leader of the Titans ordered by the god Zeus to support the sky on his shoulders; father to the Hesperides, the Hyades, and the Pleiades; king of the legendary Atlantis.
(astronomy) A moon of Saturn.

Attic Greek pn
attisk
The dialect of Ancient Greek used in Attica, the region surrounding Athens, from 500 to 300 B.C.E., closely related to Ionic Greek and a main contributor to Koine Greek. The language of Thucydides, Plato, Aeschylus, Xenophon, etc.

Attica pn
Attika
A periphery where Athens, the capital of Greece, is located.

Attila the Hun pn
Attila hunnerkonge
(historical) Attila, kingly ruler of the tribe of the Huns and vast Eurasian Hunnic Empire and feared enemy of the Roman Empire, from 434 until his death in 453.

Audouin's gull Audouin's gulls n
Audouinsmåge
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡɪst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ Augusts pn
august
The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

Augusta /əˈɡʌstə/ pn
Augusta
A en given name.
(rare) A en given name.

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ /əˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Augustus
The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar
August
A en given name, risen in popularity since the 18th century.

Austerlitz /ˈaʊstəlɪts/ /ˈaʊstɚlɪts/ /ˈɔstɚlɪts/ /ˈɔːstəlɪts/ pn
Austerlitz
Former name of Slavkov u Brna, Czech Republic. The site of Napoleon's victory over the combined Russian and Austrian armies in 1805.

Austin /ˈɑstɪn/ /ˈɒstɪn/ /ˈɔstɪn/ pn
Austin
An English surname originating as a patronymic from the given name.
The capital city of Texas, USA and the county seat of Travis County; named for American empresario Stephen F. Austin.
A former make of British motor car, named for founder Herbert Austin.

Australasia /ˌɒstɹ(ə)lˈeɪʒə/ /ˌɔstɹl̩ˈæɪʒɐ/ pn
Australasien
Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and neighbouring islands.

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪl.i.ə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Australien
A country in Oceania comprising the islands of Australia, Tasmania and other smaller islands in the Pacific Ocean, as well as a former colony in the British Empire. Official name: Commonwealth of Australia. Capital: Canberra.
(geology) A continent consisting of the islands of Australia, New Guinea and intervening islands. New Guinea and the intervening islands are also on the Australian tectonic plate and are thus geologically considered part of the continent.

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹeɪl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
australsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹeɪl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ Australians n
australier
A person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent.

Australian Capital Territory pn
Australian Capital Territory
A federal territory which is an enclave in southern New South Wales, south-eastern Australia, in which the country's capital, Canberra, is located.

Australian English pn
australsk engelsk
The form of the English language used in Australia.

Australian rules football n
australsk fodbold
A variety of football devised in Australia, played on an oval field with an oval ball that players try to kick between the goalposts or between a central and outer post.

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Østrig
A country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Austria. Capital and largest city: Vienna.

Austria-Hungary pn
Østrig-Ungarn
(historical) A former country in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918.

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ more Austrian most Austrian adj
østrigsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Austria.

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ Austrians n
østriger
A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.

Austro-Hungarian adj
østrig-ungarsk
(historical) Of, from or pertaining to Austria-Hungary.

Austro-Hungarian Austro-Hungarians n
østrig-ungarer
(historical) A person from Austria-Hungary.

Austroasiatic more Austroasiatic most Austroasiatic adj
austroasiatisk

Austronesian /ˌɔːs.tɹoʊˈniː.ʒən/ more Austronesian most Austronesian adj
austronesisk
Of or pertaining to Austronesia.

Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republics n
Autonom Socialistisk Sovjetrepublik
(historical, Soviet Union) a type of administrative unit created for certain nations, which had a status lower than the union republics of the Soviet Union, but higher than the autonomous oblasts and the autonomous okrugs

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Auvergne
A former administrative region and historical province of France, since 2016 part of the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Avalon /ˈævəlɑn/ /ˈævəlɒn/ pn
Avalon
(Arthurian legend) An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
avestisk
An ancient Eastern Old Iranian language that was used to compose the sacred hymns and canon of the Zoroastrian Avesta.

Avogadro's number pn
Avagadros tal Avogadros konstant
(physical chemistry) The number of elementary entities (atoms or molecules) comprising one mole of a given substance, being precisely 6.02214076 × 1023. Formerly defined as the number of atoms present in 12 grams of isotopically pure carbon-12.

Axel /ˈæk.səl/ Axels pn
Aksel Axel
A en given name in quiet use since the 19th century.

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
aymara
A language spoken in South America.

Ayyavazhi pn
Ayyavazhi
A henotheistic religion that originated in South India in the mid-nineteenth century.

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Aserbajdsjan
A country in the South Caucasus, Asia and Europe. Official name: Republic of Azerbaijan. Capital: Baku.

Azerbaijan SSR pn
Aserbajdsjanske SSR Aserbajdsjanske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for Azerbaijan while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1936–1991, name changed in 1990).

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ adj
aserbajdsjansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani people or the Azerbaijani language.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ Azerbaijanis n
aserbajdsjaner
A person from Azerbaijan or of Azerbaijani descent.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ pn
aserbajdsjansk
The language of Azerbaijan.

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Azorerne Acorerne
An archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic and an autonomous region of Portugal comprising this archipelago, officially the Autonomous Region of the Azores.

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ Aztec Aztecs n
azteker
A Mexica.

B major n
H-dur
(music) The major key with B as its tonic, with the notes B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, and A♯, the key signature of which has five sharps:

BBC /biː biː siː/ pn
BBC
(preceded by “the”) Initialism of British Broadcasting Corporation.

BC adv
f.Kr. (før Kristus)
Initialism of Before Christ.

BCE adv
f.v.t. (før vor tidsregning)
(chronology) Initialism of Before Common Era (Before the Common Era, before Common Era, before the Common Era), Before Current Era (Before the Current Era, before current era, before the current era), or before Christian Era.

BDSM n
BDSM
Sexual or non-sexual practices or activities involving bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism, or acts of domination and submission.

BRIC pn
BRIK-land
(politics, economics) Initialism of Brazil, Russia, India and China: a group of countries with similarly fast-growing economies.

Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Bab el-Mandeb
a strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Baba Yaga
(Slavic mythology) In Russian, Finno-Ugric, Polish and Bulgarian tales, a hag who lives in a hut standing on chicken legs and who flies through the air in a mortar, using the pestle as a rudder. She behaves ambivalently and may be either amiable or hostile.

Babism n
babisme
The doctrine of a pantheistical religious sect, founded in Persia in 1844 by Mirza Ali Mohammed ibn Rabhik (1820-1850), who assumed the title of Bab-ed-Din ("Gate of the Faith"). It combines Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Parsi elements, and forbids concubinage, polygamy, mendicancy, slave-dealing, and the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs. Precursor to the Baháʼí Faith.

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babylon
(historical) An ancient city in Mesopotamia, built on the banks of the Euphrates, which was the capital of Babylonia.

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Babylonien
(historical) The realm of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Babylonian Empire.

Babylonian adj
babylonisk babylonsk
(historical) Pertaining to the city of Babylon, or the Babylonian Empire. [from 16th c.]

Babylonian Babylonians n
babyloner babylonier
An inhabitant of the city of Babylon.

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Baktrien
The ancient Greek name of the country between the range of the Hindu Kush and the Amu Darya in the Middle East, encompassing parts of northern Afghanistan, eastern Turkmenistan, southern Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and northern Pakistan.

Baden /ˈbɑːdən/ pn
Baden
Its former margravate, electorate, grand duchy, and republic.

Baden-Württemberg /ˌbɑːdən ˈvɜː(ɹ)təmbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Baden-Württemberg
A state in southwest Germany

Baffin Bay pn
Baffinbugten
A sea between Greenland and Nunavut.

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Bagdad
The capital city of Iraq.

Baghdad Bob pn
Komiske Ali
Nickname of w:Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf.

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahamas
An archipelago and country in the Caribbean. Official name: Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ more Bahamian most Bahamian adj
bahamansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Bahamas, or the Bahamian people.

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ Bahamians n
bahamaner
A person from the Bahamas or of Bahamian descent.

Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrain
An archipelago, island, and country in Western Asia, in the Persian Gulf. Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain. Capital: Manama.

Bahraini adj
bahrainsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people.

Bahraini Bahrainis n
bahrainer
A person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent.

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Bajkalsøen
A large freshwater lake in Siberia, Russia.

Baird's sandpiper Baird's sandpipers n
bairdsryle
A type of sandpiper, Calidris bairdii.

Baker pn
Bager
An English surname originating as an occupation for a baker, or owner of a communal oven

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Baku
The capital city of Azerbaijan.

Balakliia /bələˈklijə/ /bələˈkliːə/ pn
Balaklija
A former raion of Kharkiv Oblast, the Ukraine, established in 1923, disestablished in July 2020.

Balearic Islands pn
Baleariske Øer
A group of Mediterranean islands of the east coast of Spain, formed by Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
A province of Indonesia, primarily made up of the island of Bali.

Balkan /ˈbɑlkən/ /ˈbɒlkən/ /ˈbɔlkən/ /ˈbɔːlkən/ adj
Balkan
Of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula

Balkan Peninsula pn
Balkanhalvøen Balkan
A large peninsula in southeastern Europe surrounded by water on three sides: the Adriatic Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea (including the Ionian and Aegean Seas) to the south and the Black Sea to the east. Its northern boundary is often given as the Danube, Sava and Kupa rivers.

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɒl.kənz/ /ˈbɔl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkan
A geographical region in southeastern Europe, roughly equivalent to the area covered by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, sometimes including Romania, Slovenia, and European Turkey. [19th c.]

Balt /bɑlt/ /bɒlt/ /bɔlt/ /bɔːlt/ Balts n
balter
(rare) An inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states: Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia.

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ more Baltic most Baltic adj
baltisk Østersø
Of or pertaining to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.
baltisk
Of or pertaining to the Balts (the Baltic peoples).

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ pn
Baltikum
The areas on the southeastern coast of the Baltic Sea; the Baltic states

Baltic Sea pn
Østersøen
A sea in northern Europe, connected to the Atlantic.

Baltic herring Baltic herrings n
østersøsild
A subspecies of Atlantic herring, (Clupea harengus membras), living in the Baltic Sea, smaller than Atlantic herring, with leaner flesh.

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bælˈzæki.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ more Balzacian most Balzacian adj
balzaciansk balzacsk
Of or pertaining to the French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) or his writings.

Bamako /bəˈmɑkoʊ/ /ˈbɑməkoʊ/ pn
Bamako
The capital city of Mali.

Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ pn
bambara
A West Sudanic language spoken mainly in Mali by as many as six million people, and by smaller numbers of people in Senegal Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Gambia.

Bamboo Curtain pn
Bambustæppet
(historical) The political and ideological barrier between the communist and capitalist states of Asia during the Cold War.

Banach space Banach spaces n
Banachrum
(functional analysis) A normed vector space which is complete with respect to the norm, meaning that Cauchy sequences have well-defined limits that are points in the space.

Bandar Seri Begawan /ˌbɑːndəɹ sɪˌɹiː bɪˈɡaʊ.ən/ pn
Bandar Seri Begawan
The capital city of Brunei.

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
(exonym) The capital city of Thailand.

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.lə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.lə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
A country in South Asia. Official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh. Capital: Dhaka.

Bangladeshi adj
bangladeshisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Bangladeshis n
bangladesher
A native or inhabitant of Bangladesh or person of Bangladeshi descent.

Bangui /bɑːŋˈɡiː/ /ˈbɑːŋɡi/ pn
Bangui
The capital city of the Central African Republic.

Banjul pn
Banjul
The capital city of the Gambia.

Bantu /ˈbæntu/ Bantu Bantus n
bantu
(uncountable) The largest African language family of the Niger-Congo group, spoken in much of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ adj
barbadisk
Of, from, or relating to Barbados or the people of Barbados.

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ Barbadians n
barbadier
A person from Barbados or descended from a person from Barbados.

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
An island and country in the Caribbean.

Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ Barbaras pn
Barbara
A en given name.

Barbary lion Barbary lions n
Atlasløve
(zoology) Any of the North African population, now extinct in the wild, of the lion subspecies Panthera leo leo.

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ Barbies n
Barbie Barbie-dukke Barbiedukke
A tall, slender female fashion doll.

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑɹsɪˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Barcelona
The capital city of Catalonia, Spain.

Barents Region pn
Barents regionen
The land along the coast of the Barents Sea to establish international cooperation after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ pn
Barentshavet
A part of the Arctic Ocean located north of Norway and northwestern Russia.

Barnaul pn
Barnaul
A city, the administrative center of Altai Krai, Russia.

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹəʊk/ more Baroque most Baroque adj
barok barok-
(arts, music) From or characteristic of the Baroque period.

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹəʊk/ pn
barok barokken
(arts, music) A period in western architecture, art and music from ca. 1600 to ca. 1760 CE, known for its abundance of drama, rich color, and extensive ornamentation.

Baroque guitar Baroque guitars n
barokguitar
An archaic form of guitar with five strings, originating in the Baroque era, played by either strumming or plucking, and characterized by the use of reentrant tuning.

Barrow's goldeneye Barrow's goldeneyes n
islandsk hvinand
A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala islandica

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ Bartholomews pn
Bartholomæus
An Apostle, identified with Nathanael. (biblical character)

Barysaw pn
Barysaw
A city in Belarus.

Basel /ˈbɑːzəl/ pn
Basel
The capital city of Basel-Stadt canton, Switzerland.
A former canton in northwestern Switzerland.

Basenji /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/ Basenjis n
basenji
(zoology) A hunting dog of a particular African breed.

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ adj
Basjkirsk basjkirsk
Of or pertaining to a certain Turkic ethnic group that lives mostly in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan.

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ Bashkirs n
Basjkir basjkirsk
A Bashkir person; a member of the Bashkir ethnic group.

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ pn
basjkirsk
A Turkic language with many dialects, spoken in parts of Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Bashkortostan /bæʃˈkɔːtəʊˌstæn, -ˌstɑːn/ /bɑːʃˈkɔːɹtoʊˌstæn, -ˌstɑːn/ [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯ˌstæn, -ˌstɑːn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯ˌstɛə̯n, -ˌstɑn] pn
Basjkortostan Basjkirien
A republic of Russia. Official name: Republic of Bashkortostan. Capital: Ufa.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
baskisk
Relating to the Basque people or their language.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ Basques n
basker baskisk
A member of a cultural and ethnic people living in the western Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay between France and Spain.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
baskisk
The language of the Basque people.

Basque Country pn
Baskerlandet
A region that straddles the border of Spain and France.
The region where the Basque language is spoken.
An autonomous community of Spain.

Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basse-Terre
The capital city of the overseas department of the Guadeloupe, France, located in the Lesser Antilles.

Basseterre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basseterre
The capital city of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Bastian /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ adj
Bastian
Of or relating to the city of Bastia, Corsica, France.

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Batseba
(biblical character) In the Old Testament, the wife of Uriah and later of David.

Battle of Britain pn
slaget om England
(historical) A series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe during World War II for air superiority over southern England and the English Channel prior to any German invasion of the British Isles.

Bautzen /ˈbaʊtsən/ pn
Bautzen
A town and rural district of Saxony, Germany.

Bavaria /bəˈvɛəɹiːə/ pn
Bayern
A historical region in Central Europe.
The kingdom of Bavaria.
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation, which includes the historical Bavaria and parts of Swabia and Franconia.

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ more Bavarian most Bavarian adj
bayersk
Of or pertaining to Bavaria

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ Bavarians n
bayrer bayersk
A person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent.

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
bayersk
A German dialect spoken in Bavaria (a state of southern West Germany) and Austria, which varies considerably across different regions.

Bay of Bengal pn
Bengalske Bugt
A sea that forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.

Bay of Biscay pn
Biscayabugten Biscayen
a gulf of the North Atlantic Ocean along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain, named for the Spanish province of Biscay

Bay of Mecklenburg pn
Mecklenburg bugt
A bay in the Baltic Sea between Germany and the Danish islands of Lolland, Falster and Møn.

Bear Island pn
Bjørneøen
An island in Svalbard, Norway

Beaufort scale pn
Beaufort-skalaen
(nautical) An empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions.

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Bechuanaland Protektoratet Bechuanaland
(historical) A former colony of the United Kingdom in Africa, which gained its independence in 1966 as Botswana.

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Beijing Peking
A direct-administered municipality, the capital city of China. [from c. 1958]
(metonymy) The government of the People's Republic of China. [from late 20th c.]

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
The capital and largest city of Lebanon.

Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Hviderusland Belarus
A country in Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Belarus. Capital and largest city: Minsk.

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
hviderussisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Belarus, the Belarusian people.

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ Belarusians n
hviderusser
(uncountable) The Slavic language spoken in Belarus (formerly called White Ruthenia or White Russia).
(countable) A citizen of Belarus.

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] more Belgian most Belgian adj
belgisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people.

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] Belgians n
belgier
A person from Belgium or of Belgian descent.

Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdogs n
belgisk hyrdehund
One of four variants of sheep herding dog bred in Belgium.

Belgium /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ Belgiums pn
Belgien
A country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Official name: Kingdom of Belgium. Capital and largest city: Brussels.

Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Belgorod
A city, the administrative center of Belgorod Oblast, Russia.

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Beograd Belgrad
The capital city of Serbia; former capital of Yugoslavia; former capital of Serbia and Montenegro.

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ pn
Belize
An English-speaking country in Central America, formerly called British Honduras.

Belize City pn
Belize City
The largest city and former capital of Belize.

Belmopan pn
Belmopan
The capital city of Belize.

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ Benedicts pn
Bent
(countable) A en given name, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.

Benedicta pn
Benedikte
A en given name, a rare feminine form of Benedict.

Benelux /ˈbɛnəlʌks/ pn
Benelux
An economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Bengal /bɐŋ.ˈɡaːl/ /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Bengalen
A region in the northeast of South Asia, today divided between Bangladesh and India (particularly the state of West Bengal).

Bengal tiger Bengal tigers n
Bengalsk tiger
Any tiger of a specific, fragmented population of the subspecies Panthera tigris tigris in the Indian subcontinent.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
bengalsk bengali
Of, from or pertaining to Bengal or the Bengalis.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ Bengalis n
bengaler
(countable) A person from Bengal or of Bengali descent.
bengali bengaler
(uncountable) A language spoken in Bangladesh and the states of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal, India.

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Benghazi
A port city in eastern Libya.

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
A country in West Africa, formerly Dahomey.

Benjamin /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɛnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ Benjamins pn
Benjamin
(biblical character) The youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ Berber Berbers n
Berber berber
A member of a particular ethnic group indigenous to northwest Africa.

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ pn
berbisk
A group of closely related Afroasiatic languages spoken in northern Africa, particularly Morocco and Algeria.

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
Beringhavet
The sea between Siberia and Alaska, north of the Pacific Ocean, that is connected to the Arctic Ocean by the Bering Strait.

Bering Strait pn
Beringstrædet Beringsstrædet
A strait between Chukotka, Russia and Alaska, United States, linking the Arctic Ocean to the Bering Sea.

Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] Berlins pn
Berlin
The capital and largest city of Germany.
A state of Germany containing the capital city.
berlinsk
The former name of Kitchener, a city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Berlin Township, Holmes County, Ohio, United States.
The former name of Genevra, an unincorporated community in Colusa County, California, United States.
Ellipsis of Berlin Township.

Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
Berlinmuren
(history) A wall that parted the city of Berlin until 1989, constructed by the German Democratic Republic to keep East Germans from escaping to West Berlin.

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ Berliners n
berliner
A native or inhabitant of Berlin.
berliner berlinerpfannkuchen
A doughnut (donut) with a sweet filling.

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermuda
An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the North Atlantic Ocean, 580 nautical miles (1074 kilometers) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ /bɝn/ Berns pn
Bern
The capital city of Switzerland; capital city of Bern canton.

Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernhard Bernt
A en given name.

Bertha /ˈbɜːθə/ /ˈbɝθə/ pn
Bertha
A en given name.

Bertram /ˈbɜɹtɹəm/ /ˈbɜːtɹəm/ pn
Bertram
A en given name.

Bessarabia pn
Bessarabien
(historical) A geographic region in Eastern Europe bounded by the Dniester River on the east and the Prut River on the west. Now divided between Moldova and Ukraine.

Betelgeuse /ˈbidlˌdʒus/ /ˈbidlˌdʒuz/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːs/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːz/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒus/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒuz/ pn
Betelgeuse
(star) A bright-red supergiant intrinsic variable star, the second brightest star in the constellation Orion; Alpha (α) Orionis. It is the tenth brightest star in the nighttime, and one of the largest stars known.

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Betlehem
A city in Northampton County and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
A quarter of Bümpliz-Oberbottigen, city of Bern, Switzerland.

Betti number Betti numbers n
Bettital
(topology, algebraic topology) Any of a sequence of numbers, denoted bn, which characterise a given topological space K by giving, for each dimension, the number of holes in K of said dimension; (formally) the rank of the nth homology group, Hn, of K.

Bewick's swan Bewick's swans n
pibesvane
A small swan, Cygnus columbianus, of the family Anatidae.

Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhutan
A country in South Asia, in the Himalayas. Official name: Kingdom of Bhutan. Capital: Thimphu.

Biafra /biˈɑfɹə/ pn
Biafra
(historical) A short-lived secessionist state that declared independence from Nigeria in the late 1960s.

Bianca /biˈæŋkə/ /biˈɑŋkə/ Biancas pn
Bianca
A en given name

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ Bibles pn
bibel Bibelen
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.

Bible Belt pn
bibelbælte
(Christianity) An area where socially conservative Protestant Christianity is a pervasive or dominant part of the culture.
(in particular) An area in the southeastern United States where Evangelical Protestantism is a pervasive and dominant part of the culture.

Bierwurst n
bierwurst ølpølse
A smoked, seasoned Brühwurst sausage originally from Bavaria in Germany, with a garlicky flavor and dark red color.

Big Bang pn
Big Bang
(cosmology) The cosmic event that marks the beginning of time and the rapid expansion of space for the visible universe. The evolution of the universe since that beginning point is described by the Big Bang Theory.

Big Dipper pn
Karlsvognen
(constellation, especially, US) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart, and a part of the constellation Ursa Major which includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid. [from 1845] The other stars comprising it are Alioth, Megrez, Merak, and Phecda.

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ Big Macs n
Big Mac
A hamburger from the fast food company McDonald's, served on a three-part bun with various condiments.

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ pn
Bigfoot
(US, Canada, cryptozoology, folklore) A very large, hairy, humanoid creature, similar to the yeti, said to live in the wilderness areas of the United States and Canada, especially the Pacific Northwest.

Bindslev pn
Bindslev
A small town in Vendsyssel, Northern Jutland, Denmark.

Birobidzhan pn
Birobidzjan
A city, the administrative center of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Russia.

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bisjkek
The capital city of Kyrgyzstan.

Bissau pn
Bissau
The capital city of Guinea-Bissau.

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynien
(historical) A region, ancient kingdom, and historical province of the Roman Empire, in the northwest of Asia Minor in modern Turkey.

Bitola pn
Bitola
The second largest city in North Macedonia (after Skopje); formerly named Monastir.

Bjarmaland pn
Bjarmeland
(historical) A territory mentioned in Norse sagas and old geographical accounts for its fur trade, generally believed to be located at southern shores of the White Sea.

Black Death pn
den sorte død
(disease, historical) A pandemic outbreak of bubonic plague throughout Europe and most of Asia in the 14th century that killed nearly half the population of Europe and Asia.

Black Forest pn
Schwarzwald
A large forest and mountain range in southwestern Germany.

Black Forest gâteau Black Forest gâteaus Black Forest gâteaux n
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
A type of gâteau consisting of a rich chocolate sponge cake topped with cream and cherries.

Black Maria /blæk məˈɹaɪə/ Black Marias n
salatfad
(slang) A police van for transporting prisoners.

Black Sea pn
Sortehavet
An inland sea bound by Southeastern Europe in the west, Eastern Europe in the north and northeast, and Turkey in the south.

Blackbeard pn
Sortskæg
The archetypal pirate, who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Blagoveshchensk /ˌblɑɡəˈvɛʃt͡ʃɛnsk/ pn
Blagovesjtjensk
A city, the administrative center of Amur Oblast in Siberia, Russia, on the border with China.

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
Bloemfontein
A major city, the capital of Free State province, and judicial capital of South Africa.

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Blåtand
The nickname of Harald Gormsson, a king of Denmark and Norway.
Bluetooth
(networking, trademark) An industrial specification for wireless personal area networks.

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ /bɔb/ pn
Bob
A diminutive of the en given name Robert.

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Bøotien
A district of Ancient Greece, formerly renowned for the French proverbially equating the residents with philistinism; now, a district in east Central Greece, situated on the peninsula, west of Euboea, north of Attica and Megaris, and east of Phocis. The present-day capital of the prefecture is Livadeia.

Bogotá /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ /ˌbɒɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogotá
The capital city of Colombia.

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Bøhmen
A region in the west of the former Czechoslovakia and present-day Czech Republic.

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ Bohemians n
bøhmer
A native or resident of Bohemia. [from 16th c.]

Bohemian waxwing Bohemian waxwings n
silkehale
Any of species Bombycilla garrulus, a waxwing of northern latitudes.

Bokmål pn
bokmål
One of the two major written standards of Norwegian, literally meaning “book language”.

Bolivia /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivia
A country in South America. Official name: Plurinational State of Bolivia. Capitals: La Paz and Sucre.

Bolshevik /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɑl-/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɔl-/ Bolsheviki Bolsheviks n
bolsjevik
(historical) A Russian communist revolutionary, member of the Bolshevik Party in the 1917 Communist Revolution of Russia.
(historical) A member of the Communist Party that ruled the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Bolshevism /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊl-/ /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ Bolshevisms n
bolsjevisme
The Communist political ideology adopted by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Marxism-Leninism.

Bonaire pn
Bonaire
An island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the west coast of Venezuela, a special municipality of the Netherlands.

Bonaparte's gull Bonaparte's gulls n
Bonapartemåge
Chroicocephalus philadelphia, a member of the gull family Laridae found mainly in northern North America.

Bonaventure Bonaventures pn
Bonaventura
A surname transferred from the given name.

Bonifatius pn
Bonifatius
A en given name of mainly historical use in English.

Book of Concord pn
Konkordiebogen

Bordeaux /bɔɹˈdoʊ/ /bɔːˈdəʊ/ pn
Bordeaux
The capital city of the Gironde department, France; capital city of the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Borduria pn
Bordurien

Borneo /ˈbo(ː)ɹnioʊ/ /ˈboənioʊ/ /ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ /ˈbɔːni.əʊ/ pn
Borneo
A Pacific island shared by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia; the world’s third largest island.

Bornholm /ˈbɔɹn.həʊm/ pn
Bornholm
An island and municipality of Denmark, in the Baltic Sea.

Bornholmsk pn
bornholmsk
A language or Danish dialect spoken on the Baltic island of Bornholm.

Bose-Einstein condensate Bose-Einstein condensates n
Bose-Einstein-kondensat
(physics) A gaseous superfluid phase of matter in which all the particles have the same quantum state.

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnien
The northern three-fourths of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a geographic and historical entity, not an administrative unit.

Bosnia and Herzegovina /-hɜɹ.t͡sɪˈɡoʊ.vɪn.ə/ /-ənd/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɪ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Bosnien-Hercegovina Bosnien og Hercegovina
A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Bosnia and Herzegovina. Capital and largest city: Sarajevo. Part of Yugoslavia until 1992.

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ /ˈbɔːzni.ən/ Bosnians n
bosnisk bosnier bosniere
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken primarily by Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɑs.pɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.pəɹ.əs/ pn
Bosporus Bosporusstrædet
The narrow strait beside Istanbul, Turkey connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, the northern end of the Turkish Straits connecting the Black Sea with the Aegean and Mediterranean.

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ [ˈbɒːstɪn] pn
Boston
An unincorporated community in Missouri; named for the city in Massachusetts.

Bothnian Sea pn
Bottenhavet
The southern part of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botswana
The Republic of Botswana, since 1966

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ Boxing Days n
anden juledag
The day after Christmas; the 26th of December.

Brahe Brahes pn
Brahe

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Brasilia
A municipality, the capital city of Brazil; state capital of Distrito Federal, Brazil.

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
The region of Slovakia that includes the city of Bratislava.

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Brasilien
A large Portuguese-speaking country in South America. Official name: Federative Republic of Brazil. Capital: Brasília.

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
brasiliansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ Brazilians n
brasilianer
A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

Brazzaville /ˈbɹæzəvɪl/ /ˈbɹɑːzəvɪl/ pn
Brazzaville
The capital and largest city in the Republic of the Congo.

Bredstedt pn
Bredsted

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ /ˈbɹɛmən/ pn
Bremen
A state of Germany, composed of the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven.
A minor city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
A number of places in the United States:

Brest /bɹɛst/ pn
Brest
A port city in Brittany, France.
A city in Belarus, on the border with Poland.

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ Bretons n
bretonsk
(countable) A person from Brittany.
(uncountable) The Celtic language of Brittany.

Brexit /ˈbɹɛksɪt/ /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
Brexit
(UK politics) Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Birgitte
A en given name.

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒˌtaʊn/ pn
Bridgetown
The capital city of Barbados in Saint Michael parish.

Brighton /ˈbɹaɪtən/ [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔən] pn
Brighton
A coastal city in East Sussex, England.

Britain /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ [ˈbɹɪt.n̩] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ᵊn̩] [ˈbɹɪʔ.ᵊn̩] Britains pn
Storbritannien
England, Scotland and Wales in combination.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] more British most British adj
britisk
(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
brite
The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.
The citizens or inhabitants of the United Kingdom.
(history) The earlier inhabitants of southern Britain, prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasion and subsequent migrations.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
britisk engelsk
(chiefly, US) The British English language.

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Britisk Columbia
Province in western Canada which has Victoria as its capital.

British Empire pn
det britiske imperium
(chiefly, _, historical) The United Kingdom and its overseas dependencies and colonies.

British English n
britisk engelsk
The English language as written and spoken in the United Kingdom (in contrast with other places, particularly other countries where English is predominant or at least an important language)

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Britiske Øer
An archipelago in Northern Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, Anglesey, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Hebrides, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Scilly, the Channel Islands and many smaller islands.

British Virgin Islands pn
Britiske Jomfruøer
An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean.

Briton /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ Britons n
brite
An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman.

Brittany /ˈbɹɪ.tə.ni/ pn
Bretagne
An administrative region, historical province, and peninsula in northwest France. [from 15th c.]

Brixton /bɹɪkstən/ pn
Brixton
A district of the borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3175).
A village and civil parish in South Hams district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX5552).

Brno /ˈbɜːnəʊ/ /ˈbɝnoʊ/ /ˈbɹənəʊ/ pn
Brno
The capital of the South Moravian Region, Czech Republic, and the second-largest city in the Czech Republic.

Bronze Age pn
bronzealder
(archaeology) A period in a civilization's development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze.
(mythology) One of the Classical Ages of Man, associated with warfare.

Brown Browns pn
Brun Bruun
An Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin, a translation of de Brún.
A number of townships in the United States, listed under Brown Township.

Brownian motion Brownian motions n
brownsk bevægelse
(statistical mechanics) Random motion of particles suspended in a fluid, arising from those particles being struck by individual molecules of the fluid.

Brownshirt Brownshirts n
brunskjorte
(historical) A uniformed member of the German Nazi Party (NSDAP), especially a storm trooper of the Sturmabteilung.

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan.

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ Brunoes Brunos pn
Bruno
(countable) A en given name.

Brunswick pn
Braunschweig Brunsvig
The usual English name for Braunschweig, a city in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Bruxelles Bryssel
The capital city of Belgium.

Brussels lace Brussels laces n
brysselerknipling
A kind of pillow lace that originated in and around Brussels, with sprigs applied on a net ground.

Brussels sprout Brussels sprouts n
rosenkål
(chiefly, in the plural) The green vegetable Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera, a cabbage variety native to Belgium.

Bryansk pn
Brjansk
A city, the administrative center of Bryansk Oblast, Russia.

Bucephalus pn
Bukephalos
(historical) The warhorse of Alexander the Great.

Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bukarest
The capital city of Romania.

Buckingham Palace pn
Buckingham Palace
The official London residence of the British monarch.

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Budapest
The capital and the most populous city of Hungary.

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ [ˈbʊdːʱə] pn
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, the Nepali prince and Indian philosopher and teacher who founded Buddhism.

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ /ˈbʊ.dɪ.zəm/ Buddhisms n
buddhisme
The religion or philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ more Buddhist most Buddhist adj
buddhistisk
Of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism.

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ Buddhists n
buddhist
A practitioner of the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

Buddhistic adj
buddhistisk
Pertaining to Buddhism.

Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
Buenos Aires
The capital city of Argentina.

Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːd͡ʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
Bujumbura
The largest city, and former capital, of Burundi.

Bulgaria /bʊlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgarien
A country in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Bulgaria. Capital and largest city: Sofia.

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ more Bulgarian most Bulgarian adj
bulgarsk
Relating to Bulgaria, its people, or the Bulgarian language.

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ Bulgarians n
Bulgarer Bulgarere bulgarer
(countable) A native of Bulgaria.
bulgarsk
(uncountable) The official language of Bulgaria.

Bulverism n
bulverisme
A rhetorical fallacy in which a speaker assumes that their opponent's argument is wrong, and instead of disproving it, condescendingly explains why their opponent would have come to that conclusion.

Bunsen burner Bunsen burners n
bunsenbrænder
(science) A small laboratory gas burner whose air supply may be controlled with an adjustable hole.

Burgas pn
Burgas
A city in eastern Bulgaria.

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ Burgundies n
bourgogne bourgognevin
A variety of red wine from this region.

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Bourgogne Burgund
A region and former administrative region of France; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Burgund
An early-medieval kingdom and later former duchy in France and the Netherlands.

Burkina Faso /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
A country in West Africa, formerly Upper Volta. Official name: Burkina Faso.

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Burma Myanmar
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital: Naypyidaw. Officially known as Myanmar.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
burmesisk
Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ Burmese n
burmeser
(chiefly, in the plural) A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.
burmeser burmeserkat
(zoology) A medium-sized, short-haired domestic cat breed, originating in Thailand.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
burmesisk
The script in which the Burmese language is written.

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of Burundi.

Buryat pn
burjatisk
A Mongolic language spoken around Buryatia.

Buryatia pn
Burjatien
A republic of Russia. Capital: Ulan-Ude. The republic borders to Mongolia in the south and the lake of Baikal in the west.

Byblos pn
Byblos
A port city in Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate, Lebanon

Bydgoszcz pn
Bydgoszcz
A city in Poland.

Byelorussian SSR /ˌbjɛləˈrʌʃən/ pn
Hviderussiske SSR Hviderussiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for Bolshevik Belarus which became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (1919–1991).

Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ more Byzantine most Byzantine adj
byzantinsk
Of or pertaining to Byzantium.
(history) Belonging to the civilization of the Eastern Roman Empire between 331, when its capital was moved to Constantinople, and 1453, when that capital was conquered by the Turks and ultimately renamed Istanbul.
(figurative, often lower-case) Overly complex or intricate, especially of bureaucracy.

Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ Byzantines n
byzantiner
(historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Byzantinske Rige Østromerske Rige
(historical) The predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages with its capital city being Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), originally known as Byzantium, which fell in 1453.

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzans
An ancient Greek city situated on the Bosporus in modern Turkey, named Constantinople in 330 C.E.; modern Istanbul.

Børselv pn
Børselv
A village in Norway.

Büchner flask Büchner flasks n
sugekolbe
(chemistry) A type of glass flask used in a laboratory similar to an Erlenmeyer flask, but with a side spout used for connection to an aspirator.

Büchner funnel Büchner funnels n
büchnertragt
(chemistry) A piece of laboratory equipment used for filtration; it is a ceramic funnel with a flat base on which the filter paper is laid flat; normally used with a vacuum pump.

C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C
(programming) A particular high-level programming language from which many others are derived.

C-sharp C-sharps n
cis
(music) A musical note one semitone higher than a C, notated C♯.

CCTV CCTVs n
overvågningskamera tv-overvågning videoovervågning
Initialism of closed-circuit television; video surveillance.

CD player CD players n
cd-afspiller CD-afspiller
(consumer electronics) An electronic device that plays compact discs.

CE pn
e.v.t. (efter vor tidsregning)
Initialism of Common Era, Current Era or Christian Era. Equivalent of AD. Like other era initialisms, often written in small caps.

CEO CEOs n
CEO administrerende direktør
(countable, business) Initialism of chief executive officer.

CIS pn
SNG
Initialism of Commonwealth of Independent States.

Caesar /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars n
cæsar
A title of Roman emperors.

Caesar /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars pn
Cæsar
An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.

Caesar salad Caesar salads n
cæsarsalat
(gastronomy, countable, and, uncountable) A type of salad, generally made from romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, coddled or hard-boiled eggs, fresh-ground black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
A serving of such salad.

Caesarean section Caesarean sections n
kejsersnit
Delivery of a baby through an incision in the womb.

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ /ˈkɑːljəɹi/ /ˌkæliˈɑːɹi/ pn
Cagliari
Province of Sardinia, Italy.
Capital and port of Cagliari and also the capital of Sardinia.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Kain
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.

Cairo /keɪɹoʊ/ /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Kairo
The capital city of Egypt.
A governorate of Egypt, containing the capital city.

Caleb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ Calebs pn
Kaleb
(Biblical) Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.

Caledonia /kælɪˈdəʊnɪə/ pn
Kaledonien
A place named after the Latin name of Scotland.

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ more Caledonian most Caledonian adj
skotsk
In or from Caledonia; (jocularly) Scottish.
nykaledonisk skotsk
In or from New Caledonia.
kaledonisk
(geology) Relating to a mountain-forming period (orogeny) in Europe.

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ Caledonians n
skotte
A native or inhabitant of Caledonia; a Scot.

California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.njə] Californias pn
Californien
The most populous state of the United States. Capital: Sacramento. Largest city: Los Angeles.

California condor California condors n
californisk kondor
A New World vulture, Gymnogyps californianus, the largest North American land bird.

Californian more Californian most Californian adj
californisk
Of or relating to California.

Californian Californians n
californier
A native or resident of the state of California in the United States of America.

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ /kə.ˈliː.ə.pi/ pn
Kalliope
(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.

Calvinism Calvinisms n
calvinisme
The Christian religious tradition based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers, especially John Calvin, in contrast to Catholicism, Lutheranism, Anabaptism, and Arminianism. One distinctive trait of the system is its Augustinian doctrine of predestination, which teaches that God has elected some for salvation, apart from anything they do or believe.

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ Calvinists n
calvinist
(religion) A follower of Calvinism.

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Cambodja
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Kingdom of Cambodia. Capital: Phnom Penh. Former name: Kampuchea.

Cambodian adj
cambodjansk cambodiansk
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language

Cambodian Cambodians n
cambodjaner cambodianer
(countable) a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ Cambrian explosions pn
Kambriske Eksplosion
(evolutionary, _, biology) The relatively rapid appearance, during the Cambrian Period around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla, as demonstrated in the fossil record.

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Cameroun
A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Cameroon. Capital: Yaoundé. It also claims Ambazonia.

Cameroonian adj
camerounsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Cameroon, the Cameroonian people or the Cameroonian language.

Cameroonian Cameroonians n
camerouner
A person from Cameroon or of Cameroonian descent.

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ Camillas pn
Camilla Kamilla
A en given name.

Campania pn
Campanien
An administrative region of southern Italy.

Canaan /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Kanan
A historical region in the Middle East, roughly equivalent to Palestine.
The name of multiple places in North America named after the historic region, including:

Canaan Dog Canaan Dogs n
Kanaan-hund
A herding dog native to Israel.

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] Canadas pn
Canada
A country in North America.

Canada goose Canada geese n
canadagås
A large goose, Branta canadensis.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] more Canadian most Canadian adj
kanadisk canadisk
Of, belonging to, or relating to Canada, its culture, or people.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] Canadians n
canadier
A native or inhabitant of Canada.
(sports, informal) Canadian national championship.
(sports) canoe (short for Canadian canoe, as opposed to kayak)

Canary Islands /kəˈnɛəɹi ˌaɪləndz/ pn
De kanariske Øer Kanariske Øer
An archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, near Morocco and belonging to Spain as an autonomous community.

Canberra /ˈkæmbɹə/ /ˈkænbəɹə/ /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra
The capital city of Australia; located in the Australian Capital Territory.

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ Cancers n
krebs
Someone with a Cancer star sign.

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Krebsen krebs
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the crab, ruled by the Moon and covering June 22 - July 22 (tropical astrology) or July 16 - August 15 (sidereal astrology).

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ Candlemases n
kyndelmisse
The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.

Canis Minor pn
Lille Hund
(constellation) A small winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dog following the hunter Orion. It is most notable for including the eighth brightest star in the night sky, Procyon.

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ Cantonese n
kantonesisk
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.

Canute /kəˈn(j)uːt/ pn
Knud
(historical) A en given name used in England from the eleventh to the thirteenth century.

Cape Canaveral pn
Cape Canaveral
A cape in Florida, United States.
A military base in Florida, United States, named after the cape it is located at; Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Cape Horn pn
Kap Horn
The southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile. [since 1628]

Cape Town /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Cape Town Kapstaden
The legislative capital of South Africa.

Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ pn
Kap Verde
An archipelago and country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Cabo Verde.

Cape Verdean adj
kapverdisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, the Cape Verdean people or the Cape Verdean language.

Cape Verdean Cape Verdeans n
kapverder
A person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent.

Cape gooseberry Cape gooseberries n
ananaskirsebær
The fruit of this plant.

Cape of Good Hope pn
Kap Det Gode Håb
A headland in southwestern South Africa, near Cape Town.

Cape wagtail Cape wagtails n
kapvipstjert
A wagtail of species Motacilla capensis, of the family Motacillidae, widespread in southern Africa

Capernaum pn
Kapernaum
An ancient town in Galilee, Israel, a biblical and archaeological site.

Capitol pn
Capitol
The building in Washington, D.C., in which both houses of the Congress of the United States meet.

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Kappadokien
An ancient region in central Asia Minor, in present-day Turkey.

Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ Capricorns n
stenbuk
Someone with a Capricorn star sign.

Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Stenbukken
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology).

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Stenbukken
(constellation) a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
A Roman emperor who ruled from 211 to 217 C.E..

Caracas /kəˈɹækəs/ pn
Caracas
The capital city of Venezuela.

Care Bears pn
Care Bears
A fictional group of multi-colored bear characters, originally painted in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik to be used on greeting cards from American Greetings but in 1983, the characters were turned into plush teddy bears.

Caria pn
Karien
A historical region in the southwest corner of Asia Minor.

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ adj
caribisk
Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ pn
Caribiske Hav
Caribien
The countries that occupy the region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba, Hispaniola, and the Bahamas)

Caribbean English n
caribisk-engelsk
The dialects of the English language spoken in the Caribbean islands, and most countries on the Caribbean coasts of Central America, and South America, including Belize and Guyana.

Caribbean Sea pn
Det Caribiske Hav
A tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Carinthia /kəˈɹɪnθiə/ pn
Kärnten
A federal state of modern Austria, with its capital in Klagenfurt.

Carolean Caroleans n
karoliner
(historical) A soldier (or war veteran) of the Swedish kings Charles XI and Charles XII.

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ Carolines pn
Caroline
A en given name.

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ more Carolingian most Carolingian adj
karolingisk
Of or pertaining to the dynasty that ruled parts of western Europe from the 7th to the 9th centuries.

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Carolingians n
karolinger
Any member of a Frankish noble family with its origins in the Arnulfing and Pippinid clans of the seventh century.

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ pn
Karpaterne
A large mountainous system in Central Europe, mainly in Transylvania (Romania) and the Polish (Subcarpathian)-Slovak border region.

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
kartesisk
Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.
(mathematics, cartography) Of, or pertaining to, co-ordinates based on mutually orthogonal axes.

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Karthago
(historical) An ancient city in North Africa, in modern Tunisia. [16th cent.]

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ adj
kartagisk karthaginiensisk
Of or pertaining to Carthage.

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ Carthaginians n
kartager karthaginienser
A native or inhabitant of Carthage.

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
The capital city of the region of Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Caspar pn
Jesper Kasper
A en given name, more popular in the form Jasper.

Caspian /ˈkæspi.ən/ adj
kaspisk
Of or pertaining to Caspian Sea or the region around it.

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Kaspiske Hav
A landlocked sea (properly a saline lake) between Eastern Europe and Asia, and the Earth’s largest inland body of water.

Caspian gull Caspian gulls n
kaspisk måge
Larus cachinnans, a large gull.

Cassiopeia /ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ pn
Kassiopeia
(Greek mythology) Proud wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda, queen of Ethiopia. When she boasted that her beauty was equal to that of the Nereids, she was punished by Poseidon.

Castile soap Castile soaps n
Castilla sæbe
A kind of fine, hard, white or mottled soap, originally made with olive oil.

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
castiliansk
(inexact, sometimes, _, offensive) Synonym of Spanish, the language of Spain and its former colonies.

Castor pn
Castor
(Greek mythology) One of the Dioscuri

Castries /ˈkæstɹiːz/ pn
Castries
The capital city of Saint Lucia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
catalansk catalonsk
Of or pertaining to Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ Catalans n
catalonier catalansk
A native or inhabitant of Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
catalansk catalan
The Romance language of Catalonia, an autonomous region in the northeast of Spain, also spoken in the Valencian autonomous region (where the language is officially named valencià), the Balearic Islands, Andorra, Roussillon in France, and the Sardinian city of Alghero.

Catalonia /ˌkætəˈloʊniə/ /ˌkætəˈləʊniə/ pn
Catalonien
An autonomous community of Spain.

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Katharina
A en given name.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ more Catholic most Catholic adj
katolsk
Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ Catholics n
katolik
A member of a Catholic church.

Catholic Church Catholic Churches n
katolske kirke
The Catholic Church, which consists of 24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome.

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ Catholicisms n
katolicisme
The faiths, practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church, usually the Roman Catholic Church.

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ more Caucasian most Caucasian adj
kaukasisk
Of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people.
(anthropology, dated) Of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin, and originating from Europe, parts of Northern Africa and Central, South, and Western Asia.

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ Caucasians n
kaukasier
A native or inhabitant of the Caucasus.
(anthropology, dated) A member of the Caucasian racial classification (adjective sense 2).

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Kaukasus
(geopolitics) A geopolitical region in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, deriving its name from the aforementioned mountains.

Cauchy sequence Cauchy sequences n
Cauchyfølge
(analysis) Any sequence x_n in a metric space with metric d such that for every \epsilon > 0 there exists a natural number N such that for all k, m \ge N , d(x_k, x_m) < \epsilon .

Cayman Islands pn
Caymanøerne
Three islands in the Caribbean Sea constituting an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.

Cecilia /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ /sɪˈsɪli.ə/ pn
Cecilie
A en given name.

Celine pn
Celina
A en given name.

Celt /kɛlt/ /sɛlt/ Celts n
kelter
(historical) A member of one of the ancient peoples of Western Europe called Celtae by the Romans.
A member of any of the (modern, Celtic) peoples who speak Celtic languages.

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ more Celtic most Celtic adj
keltisk
Of or relating to the Celts.

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ Celtics pn
keltisk
A branch of the Indo-European languages that was spread widely over Western and Central Europe in the pre-Christian era.

Celtic Sea pn
Keltiske Hav
A sea in British Isles, Europe, in the Atlantic The area of the Atlantic Ocean off the south coast of Ireland bounded by Saint George's Channel, the Bristol Channel, the English Channel, and the Bay of Biscay.

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Kænozoikum kænozoikum
(geology) A geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon comprising the Paleogene, Neogene and Quaternary periods from about 65 million years ago to the present, when the continents moved to their current position and modern plants and animals evolved.

Central African Republic /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Centralafrikanske Republik
A country in Central Africa.

Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Mellemamerika Centralamerika
The part of continental North America which lies between Mexico and South America.

Central Asia pn
Centralasien
A landlocked area of continental Asia comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. In the USSR and the modern Russia, the area is called Middle Asia (Средняя Азия).

Central Asian more Central Asian most Central Asian adj
centralasiatisk
Of, from or pertaining to Central Asia.

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Centraleuropa Mellemeuropa
A geographic region in the center of Europe, usually including Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and Germany.

Central Powers pn
Centralmagterne
(historical) The countries of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and Bulgaria, all of whom fought against the Allies in World War I.

Cepheus /ˈsiːfi.əs/ /ˈsiːfjuːs/ pn
Kefeus
(Greek mythology) Husband of Cassiopeia, king of Eritrea, father of Andromeda. There may be two mythical kings by this name.

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Kerberos
(Greek mythology) The giant three-headed dog who guards the entrance to Hades; and one of the many offspring of Echidna and Typhon.

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Tchad
A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Chad.
Lake Chad (a freshwater lake at the junction of Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon in Central Africa).

Chaldea /kælˈdi.ə/ pn
Kaldæa
A region in the southern portion of Babylonia, Lower Mesopotamia, lying chiefly on the right bank of the Euphrates, but commonly used to refer to the whole of the Mesopotamian plain.

Chaldean /kælˈdi.ən/ adj
kaldæisk
Of or pertaining to Chaldea specifically, or ancient Babylonia in general.

Chaldean /kælˈdi.ən/ Chaldeans n
kaldæer
A native of Chaldea; a Chaldee.
A member of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

Chancellor of the Exchequer pn
finansminister
The official title held by the British cabinet minister, who is responsible for all governmental economic and financial matters, including the treasury.

Channel Islands /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ pn
De anglo-normandiske Øer Kanaløerne
A group of islands of the Duchy of Normandy in the English Channel: Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Brecqhou, Lihou, Jethou and Burhou.

Channel Tunnel pn
Eurotunnelen
(rail) The man-made tunnel under the English Channel joining England and France.

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːɹləmeɪn/ /ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn/ pn
Karl den Store
One of the kings of the Franks from 768 to 814, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 until his death in 814.

Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ Charleses pn
Karl Carl
A en given name.

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
Charlotte
A en given name.

Charon /-ɹən/ /ˈkɛəɹɑn/ /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ /ˈkɛːrən/ /ˈʃɛəɹɑn/ pn
Karon
(Greek mythology) The ferryman of Hades, who rowed the shades of the dead across the river Styx.
Charon
(astronomy) The largest of the five moons of Pluto.

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Charybdis
(Greek mythology) A personification of the above whirlpool as a female monster.

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tjeboksary
The capital and largest city of Chuvashia, Russia.

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
tjetjensk
Of or relating to the Chechen people.

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ Chechens n
tjetjener
A member of a Nakh people of the northern Caucasus and resident in the Russian republic of Chechnya.

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
tjetjensk
The language of the Chechens, a member of the Nakh family.

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Tjetjenien
A republic of the northern Caucasus of Russia. Official name: Chechen Republic. Capital: Grozny.

Cheddar cheese Cheddar cheeses n
Cheddar ost
Any similar cheese made anywhere in the world.

Cheka /ˈtʃɛkə/ pn
Tjeka
(historical) The first of a succession of Soviet state security organizations, created in 1917.

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Tjeljabinsk
A city, the administrative center of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia.

Chemnitz /ˈkɛmnɪts/ pn
Chemnitz
An independent city in Saxony, Germany.

Cherkasy pn
Tjerkasy
A port city, administrative centre, and raion of Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, on the Dnieper.

Cherkessk pn
Tjerkessk
The capital city of Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia.

Chernihiv /-ˈnihɪv/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnihiv/ /t͡ʃəˈniːhiːv/ /t͡ʃɛɹ-/ /ˈt͡ʃəɹnəˌhiv/ pn
Tjernihiv Tjernigov
A port city, the administrative centre of Chernihiv Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, in northern Ukraine, on the Desna River.

Chernivtsi /t͡ʃəniːvˈtsiː/ /t͡ʃəɹnivˈtsi/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnivtsi/ /t͡ʃəˈniːvtsi/ pn
Tjernivtsi
A city, administrative centre, and raion of Chernivtsi Oblast, in the Bukovyna region, Ukraine, on the Prut river.

Chernobyl /tʃɜːˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɜːˈnəʊbəl/ /t͡ʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ pn
Tjernobyl
A partially abandoned city and ghost town in northern Ukraine, known as the site of a nuclear disaster.

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈæn/ /ʃaɪˈɛn/ pn
Cheyenne
A river in the United States; flowing 295 miles from the confluence of the Antelope and Dry Fork creeks in Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wyoming into Lake Oahe, a reservoir of the Missouri River, at Mission Ridge, South Dakota.

Chicagoan /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡoʊən/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊən/ Chicagoans n
Chicagoan

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ Chihuahuas n
chihuahua
The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ pn
Chihuahua
A city, the state capital of Chihuahua, Mexico
A state of Mexico

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Chile
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Chile. Capital and largest city: Santiago.

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ Chileans n
chilener
A person from Chile or of Chilean descent.

Chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ pn
Kimære kimære
(Greek mythology) A supposed fire-breathing monster in Lycia with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a dragon or snake, killed by the hero Bellerophon.

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] Chinas pn
Kina
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
The principal state in this country, including (historical) an empire under various dynasties and (since 1949) the People's Republic of China.

Chinaman /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmən/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmɪn/ Chinamen n
kinamand kineser
(dated, now, offensive) A Chinese person, or person of Chinese descent.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] more Chinese most Chinese adj
kinesisk
Of, from, or related to a language native to Han Chinese persons, often used generally of Chinese characters or particularly to refer to Standard Mandarin.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] Chinese Chineses n
kineser kinamand
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people from China or of Chinese descent.
kinesisk
(UK, countable, colloquial) Ellipsis of Chinese meal (“meal consisting of Chinese cuisine”).
(UK, countable, colloquial) Ellipsis of Chinese restaurant (“restaurant serving Chinese cuisine”).

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
kinesisk hankinesere kinesere kinesiske tegn
(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.
kinesisk
(uncountable) The branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family including Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Southern Min, and other closely related language varieties and dialects.

Chinese Taipei pn
Kinesisk Taipei
A name under which the Republic of China (Taiwan) participates in international organisations.

Chinese character Chinese characters n
kinesisk tegn
Any character used in the written form of several languages of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Chinese lantern Chinese lanterns n
kinesisk lygte
A paper lantern in bright colours used for decorative purposes, commonly painted with Chinese art and calligraphy motifs.

Chita /t͡ʃɪˈtɑː/ /t͡ʃɪˈtə/ pn
Tjita
A city, the administrative center of Zabaykalsky Krai, Siberia, Russia.

Chittagong pn
Chittagong
One of the eleven districts in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh.

Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Chișinău
A municipality, the capital city of Moldova.

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Kristus
(Christianity) The anointed one, the Messiah predicted by the Old Testament.
(Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy.

Christa pn
Christa
A en given name.

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ Christendoms n
kristendom kristenhed kristne verden
The Christian world; Christ's Church on Earth. [from 14th c.]

Christian /ˈkɹɪstiən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ more Christian most Christian adj
kristen kristelig
(not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstiən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians n
kristen
(obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstiən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians pn
Christian
A en given name found in England since the twelfth century.
A en given name of medieval usage, rare today.

Christiana Christianas pn
Kristiane
A en given name.
A surname originating as a matronymic.

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ Christianities pn
kristendom
An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.

Christiansborg Palace pn
Christiansborg Christiansborg Slot borgen
a palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark.

Christina /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Christine
A en given name.

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ Christmases Christmasses pn
jul
(originally, Christianity) A festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and incorporating various Christian, pre-Christian, pagan, and secular customs, which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 (Christmas Day) in most places.

Christmas Day Christmas Days n
første juledag
The day on which Christmas is celebrated. It is December 25 in the West, and January 7 in some Eastern Orthodox churches.

Christmas Eve Christmas Eves pn
juleaften
The evening before Christmas Day.
juleaften juleaftensdag
The day before Christmas Day.

Christmas Island pn
Christmas Island Juleøen
A non-self-governing territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean.

Christmas card Christmas cards n
julekort
A greeting card that is decorated in a manner that celebrates Christmas.

Christmas carol Christmas carols n
julesang
(music genre) A carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas.

Christmas light Christmas lights n
julelys
(mostly, in the plural) One of the electric lights used at Christmas to decorate a tree, house, etc.

Christmas seal Christmas seals n
julemærke
A charity label placed on mail during the Christmas season as a form of cinderella stamp.

Christmas stocking Christmas stockings n
julesok
A stocking hung up by a child on Christmas Eve to be filled with gifts, ostensibly by Santa Claus.

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ Christmas trees n
juletræ
A conifer used during the Christmas holiday season, typically decorated with lights and ornaments and often a star or angel at its tip.

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
Christoffer
A en given name.
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Chronicles pn
Krønikebøger Anden Krønikebog Første Krønikebog
(book of the bible) A book of the Jewish Tanakh, divided into two Books of Chronicles in the Christian Bible.

Chronos pn
Chronos
(Greek god) The personification of time.

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ adj
tjuktisk
Relating to or coming from Chukotka.

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ Chukchi Chukchis n
tjuktisk
A person belonging to the Chukchi nation native to the Chukotka peninsula.

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ pn
tjuktisk
(uncountable) A Paleosiberian language spoken by Chukchi people in the easternmost extremity of Siberia, mainly in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.

Chukchi Sea pn
Tjuktjerhavet
A marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, between Chukotka and Alaska.

Chukotka pn
Tjukotskij Tjuktjerhalvøen
A peninsula in the northeastern extremity of Asia; Chukchi Peninsula

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug pn
Tjukotskij autonome okrug
An autonomous okrug of Russia, located partly on the Chukotka Peninsula.

Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ Church Fathers n
kirkefader
(Christianity) One of a number of male Christian writers from Antiquity whose doctrinal work is considered authoritative by the later church.

Church of England pn
Den Engelske kirke
The English branch of the Christian Church; (since the 16th century) specifically the established Protestant church in England which is the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige
The major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement, founded in the United States by Joseph Smith; the Mormon Church.

Church of Scotland pn
Den skotske kirke
The national Presbyterian church of Scotland.

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Tjuvasjien
A republic of Russia. Capital: Cheboksary.

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ /sɪˈlɪʃə/ pn
Kilikien
(historical) An ancient region in southeastern Asia Minor, famed for cilice — haircloth made from the hair of Cilician goats

Cimbric more Cimbric most Cimbric adj
kimbrisk
Relating to the Cimbri.

Cimbric pn
kimbrisk
The language of the Cimbri.

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ Cinderellas pn
Askepot
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl.

Circe /ˈsɜː.si/ /ˈsɝ.si/ pn
Kirke
(Greek mythology) An enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs.

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ pn
Clara
A town in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, France; named Clara-Villerach since 2017.

Cleopatra /kliːoʊˈpætɹə/ Cleopatras pn
Kleopatra
A given name of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt; notably Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt (69–30 BCE); last of the Ptolemy line.

Clio /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ /ˈkliːoʊ/ pn
Klio
(Greek god) The goddess of history and heroic poetry, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne.

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Klotho
(Greek mythology) The youngest of the three Fates, a daughter of Zeus and Themis; the spinner of the thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Nona.

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
A particular cola soft drink (type of carbonated drink), produced by the Coca-Cola Company.

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ /kəˈkeɪn/ pn
slaraffenland
(medieval folklore) A land of plenty, luxury and idleness.

Coimbra /kuːˈĩbɹə/ /kəʊˈĩbɹə/ /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coimbra
A city and municipality of Coimbra district, Portugal.

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ Cokes n
cola
(countable, uncountable, informal) Cola-based soft drink; (in particular) Coca-Cola.
(US, especially, Southern US, informal) Any soft drink, regardless of type.

Colchester /ˈkɒl.tʃɛs.tə/ pn
Colchester
A city and local government district in Essex, England (the oldest town in England).

Colchis pn
Kolchis
(historical) An ancient region and kingdom on the coast of the Black Sea, corresponding to what is now western Georgia.

Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
den kolde krig
(historical) The period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, especially the United States, between 1945 and 1991.

Cold Warrior Cold Warriors n
koldkriger
(history) A participant in the Cold War.

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Köln Køln
The largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany, on the Rhine River.

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Colombia. Capital: Bogotá.

Colombian /kəˈlʌmbiən/ Colombians n
colombianer
A native or inhabitant of Colombia.
A native or inhabitant of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
The commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka.

Colorado /kɑləˈɹædoʊ/ /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹeɪdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
A state in the western United States, the 38th state. Capital and largest city: Denver.

Colorado beetle Colorado beetles n
coloradobille kartoffelbille
A beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, formerly Doryphora decemlineata, with black and yellow stripes, that is a serious pest of potatoes.

Colossians pn
Kolossenserbrevet Kolossenserne
(biblical) The twelfth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Colossae which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Colossus of Rhodes pn
Kolossen på Rhodos
A statue of Greek god Helios in ancient Rhodes, Greece. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Comintern /ˈkɒmɪntəːn/ pn
Komintern
(historical) An international association of Communist parties, established in 1919 by Vladimir Lenin and dissolved in 1943.

Commander Islands pn
Kommandørøerne
a group of Russian islands near Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East, in the Bering Sea.

Commonwealth of Australia /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ pn
Commonwealth of Australia
The formal and full name of the country Australia.

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Fællesskabet af Uafhængige Stater SNG
An alliance and confederation of nine former Soviet republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed as a successor to the Soviet Union.

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Comorerne
A country and group of islands in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa. Official name: Union of the Comoros.

Conakry /ˈkɑːnəkɹiː/ /ˌkɒnəˈkɹiː/ pn
Conakry
The capital city of Guinea.

Confederate States of America pn
Amerikas Konfødererede Stater Sydstaterne
(historical) An unrecognized nation existing from 1861–1865, consisting of the eleven Southern states who sought independence from the United States of America over the issue of slavery.

Confucian more Confucian most Confucian adj
konfuciansk
Of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius.

Confucian Confucians n
konfucianer
One who follows the teachings of Confucius.

Confucianism Confucianisms n
konfucianisme
The philosophy and teaching of Confucius, which emphasizes self-cultivation, collective harmony, righteousness and the family structure.

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Konfucius Konfutse
An influential Chinese philosopher who lived 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.; personal name Kong Qiu (孔丘).

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ pn
Demokratiske Republik Congo
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (a country in Central Africa, larger and to the east of the Republic of the Congo; official name: Democratic Republic of the Congo; capital: Kinshasa).
Congo Republikken Congo
Congo, Republic of the Congo (a country in Central Africa, smaller and to the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; official name: Republic of the Congo; capital: Brazzaville).
Congofloden Zaïrefloden
A large river in Africa which flows for about 4,380 km (2,720 miles) to the Atlantic Ocean in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
congolesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Democratic Republic of Congo or its people.
Of, from, or pertaining to the Republic of Congo or its people.

Congress Poland pn
Kongrespolen
(historical) The Kingdom of Poland created in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna as a sovereign state of the Russian part of Poland connected by personal union with the Russian Empire under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland until 1832.

Connecticut /kəˈnet.ɪ.kət/ /kəˈnɛt.ɪ.kət/ [kəˈneɾ.ɪ.kət] [kəˈnɛɾ.ɪ.kət] pn
Connecticut
A state in the northeastern United States.

Constantine /ˈkɑns.tənˌtiːn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ pn
Konstantin
A en given name.

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Konstantinopel
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 C.E.. Previously known as Byzantium.

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
konstantinopolitansk
Relating to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ Constantinopolitans n
konstantinopolitaner konstantinopolitanerinde
(historical) A native or inhabitant of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/ pn
Cookøerne
An archipelago and self-governing country in Oceania, in free association with New Zealand.

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkoʊpənˌhɑɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːɡən/ pn
København
The capital city of Denmark.
Københavns Amt
One of the former counties of Denmark.
A village in the town of Denmark, Lewis County, New York, United States.

Copenhagener Copenhageners n
københavner
Someone from Copenhagen.

Copernicus pn
Kopernikus
Nicolaus Copernicus, a mathematician and astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at the center of the universe.

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ Copts n
kopter
A member of the Coptic Church.

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ adj
koptisk
Of or pertaining to the Copts, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria or to the Coptic language.

Coral Sea /ˈkɒɹəl ˈsiː/ pn
Koralhavet
A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean off the north-east coast of Australia.

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fjuː/ /ˈkɔɹ.fuː/ pn
Korfu
An island in Greece, one of the Ionian Islands. The ancient name is Corcyra (Κόρκυρα), in Modern Greek Kérkira (Κέρκυρα).
The capital of Corfu.

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Korinth
A port city in Greece.

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ more Corinthian most Corinthian adj
korintisk
Of or relating to Corinth.
(architecture) Of the Corinthian Greek order.

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ Corinthians n
korinter
An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.
An inhabitant, a resident of; a thing that originates from Corinthia

Corinthians pn
Andet Korintherbrev Første Korintherbrev Korintherne
(biblical) Either of the two books in the New Testament of the Bible that are written as epistles to the people of Corinth and which are attributed to Paul the Apostle, Sosthenes and Timothy.

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
kornisk
The Celtic language of Cornwall, related to Welsh and Breton.

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Korsika
An island, department, and administrative region of France, in the Mediterranean to the north of Sardinia.

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ more Corsican most Corsican adj
korsikansk
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica, the Corsican people or the Corsican language

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ Corsicans n
korsikaner korsikansk
a person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
korsikansk
the language of the Corsican people

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ /ˈkɔsˌæk/ Cossacks n
kosak
A member or descendant of an originally (semi-)nomadic population of Eastern Europe and the adjacent parts of Asia, formed in part of runaways from neighbouring countries, that eventually settled in parts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian tsarist Empire and constituted a military caste, particularly in areas now comprising southern Russia and Ukraine.

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɑ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Costa Rica.

Coulomb repulsion n
Coulomb-frastødning
(physics) The repulsive force between two positive or two negative charges, as described by Coulomb's law.

Coulomb's law pn
Coulombs lov
(electricity) the fundamental law of electrostatics - the force between two point charges is proportional to the product of their charges, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them

Council of Europe pn
Europarådet
An international organisation focused on protecting human rights, democracy, rule of law in Europe, with headquarters in Strasbourg, France.

Courland /ˈkʊə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Kurland
A region in western Latvia.

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹækoʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkoʊ/ pn
Krakow
A city in southern Poland, situated on the Vistula river, and the country's former capital.

Cramer's rule Cramer's rules n
Cramers regel
(linear algebra) An explicit formula for the solution of a system of linear equations with as many equations as unknowns, valid whenever the system has a unique solution.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ Cretans n
kretenser kreter
An inhabitant or a resident of Crete.

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Kreta
An island in the Mediterranean, and the largest in Greece.

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Krim
Synonym of Crimean peninsula: A peninsula in the Black Sea, Europe, officially part of Ukraine, annexed by Russia. A peninsula which juts southwards out of the Ukrainian mainland (to which it is connected by the Isthmus of Perekop) into the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea.
(historical) Synonym of Crimean Khanate: A historical country in Crimean Peninsula, Europe. The Crimean Khanate, which for much of its history controlled most of the Crimean peninsula and various adjacent areas of the mainland.

Crimean Tatar n
krimtatarisk krimtatarsk
A Turkic language of Crimea (Ukraine), Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan.

Crimean peninsula pn
Krimhalvøen
Crimea, a peninsula of southern Ukraine between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Kroatien
A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Croatia. Capital and largest city: Zagreb. Part of Yugoslavia until 1991.

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ more Croatian most Croatian adj
kroatisk
of or pertaining to Croatia, the Croatian people or their language

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ Croatians n
kroat kroater
An inhabitant of Croatia, or a person of Croatian descent.

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ pn
kroatisk Kroatisk
A standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Croats.

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Krøsus
(specifically) A king of Lydia, noted for his great wealth.

Crown land Crown lands n
krongods
(UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) In Britain and some Commonwealth countries, land that is owned by the state, nominally titled to the reigning King or Queen of England, and whose use and disposition is controlled by a government within that Commonwealth country or by an official representative of the monarch.

Crusade Crusades n
korstog
Any of a series of religious campaigns by Christian forces from the 11th to the 13th century, mostly to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims who occupied it.

Crux /kɹʌks/ pn
Sydkorset
(constellation) A distinctive winter constellation of the southern sky, shaped like a cross. It appears in the flags of several countries in Oceania.

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Cuba
A country, and the largest island (based on land area) in the Caribbean. Capital and largest city: Havana.

Cultural Revolution pn
kulturrevolution
(historical) The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution of the Communist China.
(historical) The Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987.

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Curaçao
An island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the west coast of Venezuela, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Curie temperature Curie temperatures n
curiepunkt curietemperatur
(electromagnetism, physical chemistry) The temperature at which the magnetism of a substance changes, specifically when a ferromagnetic material becomes paramagnetic.

Curonian adj
kurisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Courland

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ pn
Kykladerne
An Aegean island chain in southeast-central Greece, surrounding the main island Delos, further including the islands of Andros, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syra, Tinos and Zea.

Cygnus pn
Svanen
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a swan. It includes the triple star system HD 188753 and the stars Deneb and Albireo.

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
cypriotisk
Of, from, or relating to Cyprus.

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ Cypriots n
cypriot
A person from Cyprus.

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Cypern
An island and country in the Mediterranean Sea, normally considered politically part of Southeast Europe but geographically part of Western Asia. Official name: Republic of Cyprus. Capital: Nicosia.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ adj
tjekkisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Czech Republic (Czechia), the Czech people, culture, or language.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ Czechs n
tjekke tjekker
(countable) A person from the Czech Republic (Czechia) or of Czech descent.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ pn
tjekkisk Tjekkisk
(uncountable) A Slavic language primarily spoken in the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Den Tjekkiske Republik Tjekkiet
A country in Central Europe. Capital and largest city: Prague. Until 1993, part of Czechoslovakia.

Czech hedgehog Czech hedgehogs n
panserkryds spansk rytter tjekkisk pindsvin
(military) A static antitank and anti-landing craft obstacle, widely used during World War II, constructed from three mutually-perpendicular steel rails connected in the form of a tripod.

Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛk.i.ə/ pn
Tjekkiet
A country in Central Europe. Official name: Czech Republic. Capital and largest city: Prague.

Czecho-Slovakia pn
Tjekko-Slovakiet
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak more Czechoslovak most Czechoslovak adj
tjekkoslovakisk
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Czechoslovakia or its people.

Czechoslovak Czechoslovaks n
tjekkoslovak
A native or inhabitant of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Tjekkoslovakiet
A former country in central Europe; now the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ən/ adj
tjekkoslovakisk
Of or pertaining to the former nation of Czechoslovakia.

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ən/ Czechoslovakians n
tjekkoslovak
(historical) A person from Czechoslovakia.

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Elfenbenskysten
The Ivory Coast, a country in West Africa.

D-Day pn
D-dag
(historical) 6 June 1944, the date when the Allies invaded western Europe in World War II.

D-mark D-marks n
D-mark
Short for Deutsche Mark.

D-sharp D-sharps n
dis
(music) A tone one semitone higher than a D, denoted D♯.

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ more DIY most DIY adj
gør-det-selv
Do-it-yourself.

DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ DNAs n
dna
(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).

DVD player DVD players n
DVD-afspiller dvd-afspiller
An electronic device for playing DVDs.

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dakien
An ancient region and former kingdom located in the area now known as Romania. The Dacian kingdom was conquered by the Romans and later named Romania after them.

Daffy Duck pn
Daffy And
A fictional anthropomorphic black duck in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated cartoons by Warner Bros.

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Dagestan
A republic of Russia, located in the Caucasus region. Capital: Makhachkala

Dagmar /ˈdæɡmɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Dagmar
A en given name of Danish origin, in occasional use since the end of the 19th century.

Dakar /dæˈkɑː(ɹ)/ /dɑˈkɑɚ/ /ˈdækɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Dakar
The capital city of Senegal.

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmatien
A region of Croatia, on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ pn
Damaskus
The capital city of Syria.

Dammam pn
Dammam
The capital city of Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Dan /dæn/ Dans pn
Dan
(biblical character) The fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah (who was Rachel's handmaid).
A en given name & nickname, derived from the prophet Daniel.

Danbo /ˈdænbəʊ/ n
Danbo danbo
A semi-soft, aged cow's milk cheese originating in Denmark, where it is a common household cheese.

Dane /deɪn/ Danes n
dansker
A person of Danish descent.

Danegeld /ˈdeɪnɡɛld/ n
danegæld
(history) A tax raised originally to pay tribute or protection money to the Viking raiders in the 10th and 11th centuries to save a land from being ravaged, and later continued as a land tax.

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Danelagen
(history) The part of Great Britain in which the laws of the Scandinavians dominated those of the Anglo-Saxons.

Danglish pn
danglish
An informal variety of language that mixes elements of Danish and English languages.

Danicize /ˈdeɪnɪsaɪz/ v
danisere fordanske
To make (more) Danish.

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ /ˈdænəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniel
A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.
(biblical character) The prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
A en given name in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
dansk
Of or pertaining to Denmark.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ pn
dansk
The language of Danes and Denmark.

Danish West Indies pn
Dansk Vestindien De Danskvestindiske Øer
(historical) A former colony of Denmark, in the Caribbean, so named until it was sold to the United States in 1917, since when it has been known as the United States Virgin Islands.

Danish blue n
danablu
A strong, blue-veined cheese originating in Denmark.

Danish pastry Danish pastries n
wienerbrød
A sweet and flaky yeast-raised roll made from a dough using butter or margarine and filled with remonce (butter and sugar) or custard.

Dannebrog /ˈdænəbɹɒɡ/ pn
dannebrog
The national flag of Denmark, featuring a white Nordic cross atop a red background; is said to be the oldest continuously used national flag in the world, dating back to the 13th century.

Dano- prefix
dano-
Pertaining to Denmark, Danish or the Danes.

Dano-Faroese pn
gøtudansk
A variant of the Danish language spoken in the Faroe Islands, with intonation and pronunciation that are influenced by Faroese.

Dano-Norwegian adj
dansk-norsk
Of or pertaining to Denmark and/or Norway, especially referring to the former political entity Denmark-Norway.

Dano-Norwegian pn
dansk-norsk
A koiné language that evolved among the urban elite in Norwegian cities during the later years of Denmark-Norway (1536–1814).

Danocentric more Danocentric most Danocentric adj
danocentrisk
focused on Denmark or Danish culture

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Donau
A river in Europe; flowing 2850 km from the confluence of the Breg and Brigach at Donaueschingen, Germany, into the Black Sea in Romania.

Danzig pn
Danzig
Gdańsk (especially in reference to the times when it was part of a German-speaking state such as Prussia or Germany).

Dar es Salaam /ˌdɑɹ.ɛs.səˈlɑm/ /ˌdɑːɹ.ɛs.səˈlɑːm/ pn
Dar es-Salaam
The largest city in Tanzania, and former capital (till 1974).

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Dardanellerne
The strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea to the west.

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ /ˈdæɹi.əs/ /ˈdɑɹi.əs/ pn
Dareios
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ Darwinisms n
darwinisme
The principles of natural selection set out in Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859), more strictly defined by August Weismann and developed by other authors into a central part of the modern evolutionary synthesis.

Darwinistic more Darwinistic most Darwinistic adj
darwinistisk
Relating to Darwinism, the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Daugavpils pn
Daugavpils
A city in Latvia, on the Daugava River.

Davao Region pn
Davao-regionen
A region of the Philippines. Capital: Davao City

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ Davids pn
David
(biblical character) The second king of Judah and Israel, the successor of King Saul in the Old Testament; the son of Jesse and the father of Nathan and King Solomon.
(rare) A en given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann).

Davidson /ˈdeɪvɪdsən/ pn
Davidsen
A suburb of the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Dead Sea pn
Døde Hav
A lake in the Middle East in Palestine and Jordan, noted for high salinity and for its banks being the lowest land-based elevation on Earth.

December /dɪˈsɛm.bɚ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ Decembers pn
december
The twelfth and last month of the Gregorian calendar, following November and preceding the January of the following year, containing the southern solstice.

Dehn surgery Dehn surgeries n
Dehnkirurgi
(topology) The removal of a solid torus from a 3-dimensional manifold, followed by its being replaced via a homeomorphism of its boundary.

Delaware /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/ pn
Delaware
The first state of the United States. Capital: Dover. Largest city: Wilmington.

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Delhi
A megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital New Delhi.

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Dalila
The mistress of Samson who betrayed him to the Philistines.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Den Demokratiske Folkerepublik Korea
Official name of North Korea.

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste pn
Demokratiske Republik Østtimor
The official name of East Timor.

Democratic Republic of the Congo /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ðə ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Demokratiske Republik Congo Belgisk Congo Congo Kinshasa DR Congo
A country in Central Africa. Capital: Kinshasa.

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
Den Demokratiske Socialistiske Republik Sri Lanka
Official name of Sri Lanka.

Denali /dɪˈnɑːli/ pn
Denali
The highest mountain peak in North America (the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua), located in central Alaska.

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Danmark
A country in Europe. Capital and largest city: Copenhagen; the metropole of the sovereign nation of the same name.

Denmark-Norway pn
Danmark-Norge Oldenborgmonarkiet
(historical) A former political entity consisting of the united kingdoms of Denmark and Norway, including overseas Norwegian dependencies of Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dennis
A en given name.

Denver /ˈdɛnvɚ/ pn
Denver
The capital and largest city of Colorado.

Des Moines /dəˈmɔɪn/ /dəˈmɔɪnz/ pn
Des Moines
The capital city of Iowa, United States and the county seat of Polk County.

Deucalion /djuːˈkeɪlɪən/ pn
Deukalion

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dutɚˈɑnəmi/ /dʊˈtrɔnɔmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Femte Mosebog
The fifth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fifth book in the Torah.

Deutsche Mark /ˈdɔɪt͡ʃmɑɹk/ /ˈdɔɪt͡ʃmɑːk/ Deutsche Mark Deutsche Marks n
D-mark tyske mark
(historical currency) The former currency unit of Germany (now replaced by the euro), abbreviated as DM or DEM.

Devon /ˈdiː.vən/ /ˈdɛv.ən/ pn
Devon
A county of England bordered by Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, the Bristol Channel and the English Channel.

Dhaka /ɖʱaka/ /ˈdæːkə/ /ˈdɑːkə/ [ˈɖʱaka] pn
Dhaka
The capital city of Bangladesh.

Dhivehi n
maldivisk
An Indo-Aryan language, the official language of the Republic of Maldives.

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
(Roman god) The daughter of Latona and Jupiter, and twin sister of Apollo; the goddess of the hunt, associated wild animals and the forest or wilderness, and an emblem of chastity; the Roman counterpart of Artemis.
A en given name.

Dianetics /daɪəˈnɛtɪks/ n
dianetik
A self-help system designed by L. Ron Hubbard, today chiefly employed in Scientology.

Dijon mustard Dijon mustards n
dijonsennep
A kind of mustard made with verjuice (or, more recently, white wine) instead of vinegar.

Dili /ˈdiːli/ pn
Dili
The capital city of East Timor.

Dione /daɪˈoʊni/ Diones pn
Dione
(Greek mythology) Mother of Aphrodite, and possibly the same as the goddess Rhea.

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ /daɪəˈnaɪsɪs/ pn
Dionysos
(Greek god) The god of wine, ivy and grapes, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

Dioscuri pn
Dioskurerne
(Greek mythology) The twin brothers Castor and Pollux together.

Diwali /dɪˈvɑli/ /dɪˈvɑːli/ /dɪˈwɑli/ /dɪˈwɑːli/ Diwalis pn
Divali
(Hinduism) An annual festival of light, observed during several days in October and November.

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Djibouti
A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of Djibouti.
The capital city of Djibouti.

Djiboutian Djiboutians n
djiboutier
A person from Djibouti or of Djiboutian descent.

Dnipro /dniːˈprəʊ/ /niˈpɹoʊ/ /nɪˈpɹoʊ/ /ˈdnɪ.prə/ /ˈni.pɹoʊ/ /ˈnɪ.pɹoʊ/ pn
Dnepr Dnepropetrovsk
A city, administrative centre, and raion of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, on the river.

Dodecanese /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈniːz/ pn
Dodekaneserne
An island chain consisting of twelve main islands including Rhodes, its capital.

Dodoma pn
Dodoma
The capital city of Tanzania.

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
The capital and largest city of Qatar.

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
An island and country in the Caribbean. Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica.

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ more Dominican most Dominican adj
dominikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Dominican Republic, or its people.
dominikisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Dominica, or its people.

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ Dominicans n
dominikaner dominiker
A person from the Dominican Republic or of its descent.
dominiker
A person from the Commonwealth of Dominica or of its descent.

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Dominikanske Republik
A country in the Caribbean. Capital: Santo Domingo

Donald Duck pn
Anders And
One of the Disney cartoon characters, an anthropomorphic white-feathered duck who usually wears a sailor suit and is known for his voice especially in tantrums.

Donaldism n
Donaldisme
fan culture that is found among fans of Disney comics and animated motion pictures and shorts

Donetsk /dəˈnɛtsk/ pn
Donetsk
(city and raion) A city, administrative centre, and raion of Donetsk Oblast, in the Donbas region, in eastern Ukraine, on the Kalmius river.

Donetsk People's Republic pn
Folkerepublikken Donetsk
A Russian-backed, partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on 7 April, 2014.

Dordogne pn
Dordogne
A department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Capital: Périgueux.

Doric /dɒɹɪk/ pn
Dorisk
The Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in northwestern Greece, southern Italy, and Sicily.

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.θi/ pn
Dorthea
A en given name.

Dortmund pn
Dortmund
A major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany.

Dover /ˈdoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈdəʊ.və/ pn
Dover
A local government district in Kent, including this town and port.

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
Downs syndrom
(neurology, chiefly, US, Australia, New Zealand) A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (a chromosomal excess), whereby the patients typically have a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a small head and tilted eyelids. [from 1961.]

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresden
The capital city of Saxony, Germany, on the River Elbe. [1735]

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ /ˈdʌblɪn/ pn
Dublin
(metonym) The government of the Republic of Ireland.

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
A city and port in southern Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea.

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Andeby
A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

Dunkirk /ˈdʌŋkɜː(ɹ)k/ pn
Dunkerque
Dunkerque, a town in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France.

Dushanbe pn
Dusjanbe Dushanbe
The capital city of Tajikistan.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ Dutcher Dutchest more Dutch most Dutch adj
nederlandsk hollandsk
Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ n
hollænder hollændere
(collective) The people of the Netherlands, or one of certain ethnic groups descending from the people of the Netherlands.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
nederlandsk hollandsk
The main language of the Netherlands, Flanders (i.e., the northern half of Belgium) and Suriname; Netherlandic.

Dutch East Indies pn
Hollandsk Ostindien
(historical) A former Dutch colony in modern-day Indonesia.

Dutch elm disease n
elmesyge
(plant disease) A disease of elm trees caused by ascomycete fungi in the genus Ophiostoma and spread by bark beetles.

Dyle pn
Dyle
River in Belgium, flowing through Leuven and Mechelen

Düne pn
Dynen
an island close to Heligoland

E-road E-roads n
Europavej europavej
A main road or motorway in Europe which is allocated an E-number. Many of these roads cross international borders.

ECB pn
ECB
Initialism of European Central Bank.

EEA pn
EØS
Initialism of European Economic Area (the area consisting of the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

EEC pn
EF EØF
(historical) Initialism of European Economic Community, forerunner of the European Community (EC) and the European Union (EU).

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
EFTA
Initialism of European Free Trade Association.

ENT ENTs n
ØNH
(medical) Initialism of ear, nose and throat.
(medical) An otorhinolaryngologist; an ear, nose and throat doctor.

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
EU
(politics, economics) Initialism of European Union.

Early Modern English pn
tidlig nyengelsk
The form of the English language written and spoken from the end of the 15th century to the mid-17th century.

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ Earths pn
Jorden jorden
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

Earthling /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ Earthlings n
jordbo
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

East /iːst/ Easts pn
Orienten
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
The Eastern Bloc; the eastern countries of Europe.

East Africa pn
Østafrika
The eastern part of the continent of Africa.

East African adj
østafrikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Africa, its people, or its culture.

East African East Africans n
østafrikaner
An East African person; one who comes from or lives in East Africa.

East Anglia /ˌiːst ˈæŋ.ɡli.ə/ pn
East Anglia Østangel
The area of eastern England occupied by Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Cambridgeshire.

East Asia pn
Fjernøsten Østasien
The eastern part of Asia inclusive of China proper, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan and sometimes inclusive of Mongolia and Tibet and some or all of Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

East Asian adj
østasiatisk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Asia.

East Asian East Asians n
østasiat østasiater
A person from East Asia.

East Berlin pn
Østberlin
(historical, Germany) The Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

East Berliner East Berliners n
østberliner
(dated, historical) A resident of East Berlin.

East China Sea pn
Østkinesiske Hav
A marginal sea east of China, south of the Korean Peninsula, west of the Ryukyu Islands, and north of Taiwan.

East Flanders pn
Østflandern
One of the ten provinces of Belgium, with capital city Ghent.

East German adj
østtysk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Germany, its people, or its culture.

East German East Germans n
østtysker
An East German person; one who comes from or lives in East Germany.

East Germany pn
Østtyskland
(historical, 1949–1990) A former Communist country of Central Europe between 1949 and 1990, officially called the German Democratic Republic (GDR), capital East Berlin.

East Greenlandic pn
østgrønlandsk
a lect spoken in Eastern Greenland, sometimes seen as a dialect of Greenlandic

East Indiaman East Indiamen n
kinafarer
(historical) Any ship operating under charter or licence to one of the East India Companies, which were each granted monopoly trading rights with the East Indies by one of several of the major trading powers of the 17th—19th centuries.

East Indies pn
Ostindien
Southeast Asia, especially Island Southeast Asia or Indonesia, but also including India, Indochina, Malaya and the Malay Archipelago, from the Philippines to Indonesia.

East Jerusalem pn
Østjerusalem
The portion of Jerusalem controlled by Jordan between 1948 and 1967.

East Pakistan pn
Østpakistan
(historical) The eastern part of Bengal before it split from Pakistan, currently the independent state of Bangladesh.

East Prussia pn
Østpreussen Østprøjsen
(historical) A historical province of Prussia and Germany, since WWII divided between Poland and Russia. A small part of the territory is part of Lithuania.

East Siberian Sea pn
Østsibiriske hav
A marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean. This sea is bordering on the Laptev Sea in the West and the Chukchi Sea in the East.

East Timor pn
Østtimor Timor-Leste
A country in Southeast Asia occupying half the island of Timor. Official name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Capital: Dili.

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ East Timorese n
østtimorer
(chiefly, in the plural) A person from East Timor or of East Timorese descent.

Easter /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ Easters n
påske
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ Easter Bunnies pn
påskehare
A symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.

Easter Island pn
Påskeøen
An island in the South Pacific, belonging to Chile and famous for its moai monuments.

Easter Sunday pn
påskesøndag
(Christianity) Easter Day, a Christian religious moveable holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ Easter eggs n
påskeæg
A dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and, in the Western European tradition, sometimes hidden for children to find.
A chocolate confection in the shape of an egg, sometimes with chocolates or sweets inside.

Eastern Bloc pn
østblok
(geopolitics, historical) The largely Communist countries of the eastern world, usually Eastern Europe and especially in the Cold War era.

Eastern Europe pn
Østeuropa
A socio-politic geographical area of eastern Europe usually including the European countries to the east of Germany, Austria and Italy, and to the west of the Urals. However, a less common definition of the region excludes the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Baltic states and some parts of the Balkans - placing them in Central Europe instead.

Eastern European adj
østeuropæisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Eastern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Eastern European Eastern Europeans n
østeuropæer
An Eastern European person; one who comes from or lives in Eastern Europe.

Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Churches pn
ortodokse kirke
One of the major branches of Christianity; it comprises the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church and other patriarchates.

Ebola fever n
ebola ebolafeber
(disease) An extremely contagious and often fatal illness caused by the Ebola virus, characterised by fever and internal bleeding, contracted through infected body fluids.

Ebola virus n
ebolavirus
Any extremely contagious filovirus infection of African origin that causes Ebola fever, spread through contact with bodily fluids or secretions of infected persons and by airborne particles, caused by the viruses in genus Ebolavirus.

Ebro /ˈeɪbɹəʊ/ /ˈɛbɹəʊ/ pn
Ebro
A river in Spain that flows into the Mediterranean.

Ecclesiastes /ɪˌkliːziˈæstiːz/ pn
Prædikerens Bog Prædikeren
(book of the bible) A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.

Echidna /əˈkɪd.nə/ /ɪˈkɪd.nə/ pn
Echidna
(Greek mythology) A female monster who, along with Typhon, mothered the vast majority of the famous monsters and creatures of Greek mythology.

Echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ pn
Echo
(Greek mythology) An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others.

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Ecuador. Capital: Quito.

Ecuadorian adj
ecuadoriansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Ecuador or the Ecuadorian people.

Edam cheese Edam cheeses n
edam ejdammer
A Dutch cheese with a red coating.

Edge Island pn
Edgeøen
An island of Svalbard.

Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Edinburgh
The capital city of Scotland.

Edith /ˈidɪθ/ pn
Edith
A en given name.

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
The capital city of Alberta, Canada.

Edmund /ˈɛdmənd/ Edmunds pn
Edmund
A en given name, borne by early English kings and saints.

Edomite /ˈiː.dəˌmaɪt/ [ˈiɾɪ̈mʌɪ̯t̚] Edomites n
edomit
(biblical) A person descended from Esau (Edom).

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Edvard
A en given name.

Edwin /ˈɛdwɪn/ pn
Edvin
A en given name.

Egypt /ˈi.d͡ʒɪpt/ /ˈiː.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Ægypten Egypten
A country in North Africa and Western Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
egyptisk ægyptisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ Egyptians n
egypter ægypter
A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

Egyptian goose Egyptian geese n
nilgås
A goose of the species Alopochen aegyptiaca.

Eider /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Ejder Ejderen
A river in Germany, the boundary between Schleswig and Holstein.

Eiffel Tower pn
Eiffeltårnet
An iron tower built in 1889 on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris; a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

Eighty Years' War pn
Firsårskrigen
(historical) The conflict in the Low Countries against Spanish rule, from 1568 to 1648, that gradually turned into a Dutch war of independence.

Einang stone pn
Einangstenen
A runestone, located within the Gardberg site near Fagernes, Norway, which bears an Elder Futhark Runic inscription in Proto-Norse that has been dated to the 4th century.

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ /ˈaɪnʃtaɪn/ Einsteins pn
Einstein
Albert Einstein, the world-famous 20th-century theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

Einsteinian /aɪnˈstaɪ.nɪ.ən/ adj
einsteinsk
Of or relating to the German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein or his scientific theories.

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of El Salvador.

Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elben
A river in central Europe that passes through the Czech Republic and Germany before flowing into the North Sea.

Elbrus pn
Elbrus
An inactive volcano located in the western Caucasus mountain range, in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia, near the border of Georgia. Elbrus's highest peak is the highest mountain in the Caucasus, and in Russia.

Eleanor /ˈɛlənɚ/ pn
Eleonora
A en given name.

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ /ˈɛləˌzɔɹ/ pn
Eleazar
A en given name of biblical origin.

Elector Electors n
kurfyrste kurfyrstinde
(historical) A German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire; a prince-elector.

Electoral College pn
valgkollegium valgmandskollegium
(US politics) An electoral college chosen, within a state, to formally cast that state's votes for the president and vice president of the United States.

Electra /ɪˈlɛktɹə/ pn
Elektra
(Greek mythology) Any of several mythical women, including a daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, one of the Pleiades, and one of the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys.

Elephant pn
Elefanten
The 105th sura (chapter) of the Quran.

Eliezer /ˌɛliˈiːzə(ɹ)/ /ˌɛliˈɛzə(ɹ)/ Eliezers pn
Eliezer
A en given name of biblical origin.

Elijah /ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ /ɪˈlaɪʒə/ pn
Elias
(Abrahamism, biblical character) An Israelite prophet in the Abrahamic religions.
A en given name.
A en given name.

Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabeth
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures

Elisha /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Elisa
(biblical character) A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.

Elisheba pn
Elisheba
(biblical character) The wife of Aaron, mentioned in Exodus 6:23.

Elista pn
Elista
The capital city of Kalmykia, Russia.

Elizabeth /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/ Elizabeths pn
Elisabeth
A en given name, popular since the 16th century.

Ella /ˈɛl.ə/ Ellas pn
Ella
A en given name.

Ellen /ˈɛl.ən/ /ˈɛl.ɪn/ pn
Ellen
A en given name.

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
Elmer
A surname transferred from the given name.

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ /ˌɛlsɪˈnɔː/ pn
Helsingør
A community of Arran-Elderslie municipality, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Elvira Elviras pn
Elvira
A en given name, in quiet use since the 19th century.
Former name of Granada.; A city in Spain; An ancient name for the city.

Emajõgi pn
Emajõgi
A river in Estonia which flows from Lake Võrtsjärv through Tartu County into Lake Peipus, crossing the city of Tartu for 10 km. It has a length of 101 km.

Ember day /ˈɛmbə ˌdeɪ/ /ˈɛmbɚ ˌdeɪ/ Ember days n
Tamperdag
(Christianity) Any of the three days within the same week, four separate sets of which occur roughly equidistant in the circuit of the year, that are set aside for fasting and prayer. In Western Christianity they are usually the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday following the first Sunday in Lent, Whitsunday, Holy Cross Day (14 September), and Saint Lucy's Day (13 December).

Emil pn
Emil
A en given name.

Emily pn
Emilie
A en given name.

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
Emma
A en given name.

Emmanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ /ɪˈmænwəl/ Emmanuels pn
Emanuel
A en given name of Biblical origin.

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ Englands pn
England
The kingdom established in southeast Britain by Aethelstan of Wessex in 927 and its various successor states, now the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom

Englander Englanders n
englænder
A person from England or of English descent.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ more English most English adj
engelsk
Of or pertaining to the people of England (to Englishmen and Englishwomen).
Of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system of measure.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ English Englishes n
englænder engelsk
(in the plural) The people of England, Englishmen and Englishwomen.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ Englishes pn
engelsk
The language originating in England but now spoken in all parts of the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and other parts of the world.

English Channel pn
Engelske Kanal
The arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the British Isles from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ Englishmen n
englænder engelskmand
A native or inhabitant of England; a man who is English by ancestry, birth, descent, or naturalisation. [from 7th c.]

Englishwoman Englishwomen n
englænderinde
A female native or inhabitant of England; a woman who is English by birth, descent or naturalisation.

Enoch /ˈiːnɒk/ /ˈiːnək/ pn
Enok
(biblical character) First son of Cain.

Ephesians pn
Efeserbrevet Efeserne
(biblical) The tenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Ephesus which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Efesos
An ancient city in Anatolia, near Selcuk in modern Turkey.

Epimetheus pn
Epimetheus
(Greek mythology) Son of Iapetus and Clymene, brother to Atlas, Menoetius and Prometheus, of whom he ignored warnings to beware of any gifts from Zeus. He accepted Pandora as his wife, thereby bringing sorrow to the world; father to Pyrrha.

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
helligtrekongersdag
A en given name.

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epirus Epiros
(historical) A larger historical kingdom in roughly the same region, widely extended by the Greek general and king Pyrrhus during the early Hellenistic period.

Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ pn
Ækvatorialguinea
A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Capital: Malabo.

Equatorial Guinean adj
ækvatorialguineansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture.

Equatorial Guinean Equatorial Guineans n
ækvatorialguineaner
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent.

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæzməs/ pn
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus Erasmus Erasmus af Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam), a Dutch humanist and theologian.
Erasmus
A en given name, rare in English.

Erato /ˈɛɹətoʊ/ pn
Erato
(Greek god) The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.

Erebus /ˈɛɹəbəs/ pn
Erebos
(Greek mythology) The dark and gloomy cavern between the earth and Hades; the underworld.

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erik
A en given name.

Erica pn
Erika
A en given name.

Erie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ pn
Lake Erie
One of the Great Lakes of North America.

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ pn
Eritrea
A country in East Africa, on the Red Sea. Capital: Asmara.

Eritrean more Eritrean most Eritrean adj
eritreisk
Of, belonging to, or relating to Eritrea or its people.

Eritrean Eritreans n
eritreer
A native or inhabitant of Eritrea, or a descendant of such person.

Erlenmeyer flask Erlenmeyer flasks n
erlenmeyerkolbe konisk kolbe
(chemistry) A glass laboratory flask of a conical profile with a narrow tubular neck and a flat bottom, used to manipulate solutions or carry out titrations.

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernst
A en given name; popular in the 19th century.

Esbjerg /ˈɛsbjɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɛsbjɜːɡ/ /ˈɛsbjɝ/ /ˈɛsbjɝɡ/ pn
Esbjerg
A port city, the seat of Esbjerg municipality, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark, on the North Sea. The second-largest city in its region and the fifth-largest city in Denmark.

Esdras pn
Ezra
(biblical) any of four books of the Old Testament and Apocrypha of the Bible.

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ more Eskimo most Eskimo adj
eskimoisk
In, of, or relating to the Eskimo languages.

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ Eskimo Eskimoes Eskimos n
eskimo inuit
(dated, sometimes, offensive) A member of any of the Eskimo peoples.

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ pn
eskimo
(dated, sometimes, offensive) A group of indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic, from Siberia, through Alaska and Northern Canada, to Greenland, including the Inuit and Yupik.

Eskimo brothers n
hulbror
(slang) Men who have had sexual intercourse with the same woman.

Eskimo kiss Eskimo kisses n
eskimokys
The rubbing of one's nose against another's as a sign of affection.

Eskimo-Aleut /ˈɛskɪmoʊ ˈæliˌut/ pn
eskaleutisk eskimoisk-aleutisk

Eskimological adj
eskimologisk
Of or relating to Eskimology.

Eskimologist Eskimologists n
eskimolog
(rare) One who studies the Eskimo people; one who studies Eskimology.

Eskimology n
eskimologi
The study of the Eskimo people and language

Esperantist Esperantists n
esperantist
A specialist or speaker of Esperanto, the international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof.

Espoo pn
Espoo
A city and municipality of Uusimaa, Finland.

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Esther Ester
A en given name.
Ester
(biblical character) The heroine of the Book of Esther.

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.ə/ Estonias pn
Estland
A country in northeastern Europe, on the southeastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Official name: Republic of Estonia.

Estonian adj
estisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language.

Estonian Estonians n
estlænder est
(countable, rare) Any person from Estonia or someone descended from such people.
estisk
(uncountable) The Uralic language that is the official language of Estonia.

Estonian SSR pn
Estiske SSR Estiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Estonia while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1940–1991, name changed in 1990).

Eternal City pn
evige stad
A nickname for the city of Rome in Italy.

Ethel /ˈɛθɪl/ pn
Edel
A en given name, popular at the turn of the 20th century.

Ethiopia /ˌi.θiˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌiː.θiˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ pn
Etiopien
A country in East Africa.

Ethiopian /ˌi.θiˈoʊ.pi.ən/ /ˌiː.θiˈəʊ.pɪ.ən/ more Ethiopian most Ethiopian adj
etiopisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia, the Ethiopian people or the Ethiopian culture.

Ethiopian /ˌi.θiˈoʊ.pi.ən/ /ˌiː.θiˈəʊ.pɪ.ən/ Ethiopians n
etiopier
A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.
(dated) A black-skinned person, especially one from Africa.

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Etrurien
(historical) An ancient country in Italian Peninsula, located between the Arno and Tiber rivers, corresponding to modern day Tuscany in Western Italy; the home of Etruscans.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ more Etruscan most Etruscan adj
etruskisk
Of or pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria, a pre-Roman civilization in Italy.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ Etruscans n
etrusker
An inhabitant of ancient Etruria.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
etruskisk
The extinct language of Etruria, which has no known relation to any other language.

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Eubøa
An island in Greece, the second-largest, just off the eastern coast of Boeotia, in the Aegean Sea.

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euklidisk
(geometry) Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.

Euclidean geometry Euclidean geometries n
euklidisk geometri
(geometry) The familiar geometry of the real world, based on the postulate that through any two points there is exactly one straight line.

Euclidean space Euclidean spaces n
euklidisk rum
Ordinary n-dimensional space, characterized by an infinite extent along each dimension and a constant distance between any pair of parallel lines.

Euler's formula pn
Eulers formel
(complex analysis) A formula which links complex exponentiation with trigonometric functions:
(differential geometry) A formula which calculates the normal curvature of an arbitrary direction in the tangent plane in terms of the principal curvatures \kappa_1 and \kappa_2 and the angle \theta which that direction makes with the first principal direction:

Eulerian circuit Eulerian circuits n
lukket Eulertur
(graph theory) an Eulerian trail that begins and ends at the same node

Eulerian trail Eulerian trails n
Eulertur
(graph theory) a trail that visits each node exactly once

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufrat
A river in the Middle East, 2780 kilometers in length, flowing southwest from Turkey, then southeast, and uniting with the Tigris before entering the Persian Gulf. It forms the Western edge of classical Mesopotamia.

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurasien
The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighboring islands. [1881]
A region comprising parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia; the countries of the former Soviet Union and the sphere of influence of Russia.

Eurasian more Eurasian most Eurasian adj
eurasisk
Of or pertaining to the continent of Eurasia, or to both Europe and Asia.

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Den eurasiske økonomiske union
an economic union between the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan

Eurasian black vulture Eurasian black vultures n
munkegrib
Aegypius monachus, a species of large vulture living in Europe and Asia.

Eurasian blackcap Eurasian blackcaps n
munk
Sylvia atricapilla, an Old World warbler.

Eurasian eagle owl Eurasian eagle owls n
stor hornugle
Bubo bubo, the largest owl, native to almost all of temperate Eurasia.

Eurasian jay Eurasian jays n
skovskade
A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).

Eurasian pygmy owl Eurasian pygmy owls n
spurveugle
Glaucidium passerinum, the smallest Eurasian owl.

Eurasian siskin Eurasian siskins n
grønsisken
A bird of the species Spinus spinus, common throughout Eurasia.

Eurasian sparrowhawk Eurasian sparrowhawks n
spurvehøg
A bird of the species Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill Eurasian spoonbills n
skestork
Platalea leucorodia, a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae.

Eurasian teal Eurasian teals n
krikand
Anas crecca, a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Palearctic and migrates south in winter.

Eurasian treecreeper Eurasian treecreepers n
træløber
Certhia familiaris, a species of bird in the family Certhiidae.

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ Eurasian wigeons n
pibeand
Mareca penelope, a species of dabbling duck.

Eurasian woodcock Eurasian woodcocks n
skovsneppe
A medium-small wading bird, (Scolopax rusticola)

Euro- prefix
euro-
Pertaining to Europe, especially as a political entity.
Pertaining to the European Union.

Eurocentric more Eurocentric most Eurocentric adj
eurocentrisk
Focused on Europe or the people and culture of Europe.

Eurocentrism n
eurocentrisme
The practice of viewing the world from a European perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of European culture.

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
(Greek mythology) Several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Europa
A continent located west of Asia (separated by the Urals), north of Africa and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
A political entity; the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ more European most European adj
europæisk
Related to Europe or the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ Europeans n
europæer
A person living or originating from Europe.
A person who resides within the European Union.

European Central Bank pn
Den Europæiske Centralbank
The Central bank for the European Union, administering the monetary policy of the 17 EU Eurozone member states.

European Economic Area pn
Det Europæiske Økonomiske Samarbejdsområde

European Portuguese pn
Europæisk portugisisk
The Portuguese language as spoken and written in Portugal, particularly when it differs from other regional varieties of that language.

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Den Europæiske Union Europæiske Union
A supranational organisation, consisting of 27 member states, created in the 1950s to bring the nations of Europe into closer economic and political connection.

European beaver European beavers n
europæisk bæver
A species of beaver, Castor fiber, native to Eurasia.

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ European bison European bisons n
europæisk bison visent
The wisent, species Bison bonasus, Europe's heaviest land animal.

European chub European chubs n
døbel
Squalius cephalus

European greenfinch European greenfinches n
grønirisk
Chloris chloris, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

European hake European hakes n
kulmule
A species of sea fish, Merluccius merluccius.

European hedgehog European hedgehogs n
pindsvin
Erinaceus europaeus, the hedgehog that inhabits much of Western and Central Europe.

European herring gull European herring gulls n
sølvmåge
A common, large seagull, Larus argentatus, having a white and gray body and a yellow bill with a red spot and found in the coastal areas of Europe.

European lobster European lobsters n
hummer
A species of lobster, Homarus gammarus

European perch European perch European perches n
aborre
A freshwater fish of species Perca fluviatilis in the family Percidae, native to northern Eurasia.

European plaice European plaices n
rødspætte
A commercially important flatfish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, native to European waters.

European polecat European polecats n
ilder
Mustela putorius, related to mink and weasels, native to Europe and parts of Asia, and from which certain of the animals called ferrets have been domesticated.

European seabass European seabass n
havbars
A highly appreciated marine food fish found in the coastal waters of eastern Atlantic from Cape Verde to southern Norway and in the Mediterranean, (Dicentrarchus labrax).

European shag European shags n
topskarv
Gulosus aristotelis (syn. Phalacrocorax aristotelis), a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds.

European smelt European smelts n
smelt
Any smelt of species Osmerus eperlanus, common in fresh waters of northern Europe.

European water vole European water voles n
mosegris
A species of vole, Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris.

Europhile Europhiles n
eurofil
One who loves Europe, Europeans, or European culture.

Eurosceptic more Eurosceptic most Eurosceptic adj
EU-skeptisk euroskeptisk
(UK form) Of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

Euroscepticism n
euroskepticisme
Opposition to or scepticism of increasing European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro.
Opposition to or scepticism of the increasing powers of the European Union.

Eurozone pn
Euro-land euroområdet
Collectively, the European Union member states whose official currency is the euro.

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɪsi/ pn
Eurydike
(Greek mythology) The name of various figures in Greek mythology.

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ Eustachian tubes n
eustatisk rør
(anatomy) In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Euterpe /juˈtɝpi/ /juːˈtɜːpi/ pn
Euterpe
(Greek god) The Muse of music and lyric poetry.

Evangelist Evangelists n
evangelist
(biblical) A writer of a gospel, especially the four New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), (also evangelist.)

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
(Abrahamism, biblical character) The first woman and mother of the human race; Adam's wife.
A en given name.

Evenk Autonomous Okrug pn
Evenkia autonome okrug
(historical) a former federal subject of the Soviet Union and Russia with a center at Tura; now part of Krasnoyarsk Krai

Excellency Excellencies n
excellence
(used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Anden Mosebog
(biblical) The departure of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt under the leadership of Moses.
(book of the bible) The second of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the second book in the Torah describing the Exodus.

Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkiəl/ pn
Ezekiel
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
(biblical character) A prophet mentioned in the Bible and in the Quran.
A en given name of biblical origin. First used by 17th century Puritans; rare today.

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ Ezras pn
Ezra
(book of the bible) The fifteenth book of the Old Testament and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical character) A Jewish high priest from the fifth century BC.
A en given name of biblical origin.

FYROM /fɪɹəm/ pn
TJRM
Acronym of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook fjæsbogen
(trademark) A social-networking website where users can find acquaintances or "friends", exchange messages, and post updates.

Falkland Islander Falkland Islanders n
falklænder malviner
A person from the Falkland Islands or of descent of the Falkland Islands.

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Falklandsøerne
An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, located in the South Atlantic.

Fallopian tube Fallopian tubes n
æggeleder
(anatomy) Either of the two ducts through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fanny /ˈfæni/ Fannys pn
Fanny
A diminutive of Frances, also used as a female given name.

Far East pn
Fjernøsten
(dated) East Asia (Korea, Japan, China, the Russian Far East, etc.), and Southeast Asia, taken as a whole.

Faroe Islands /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Færøerne
an archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Iceland; a self-governing dependent territory of Denmark.

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ adj
færøsk
Of or pertaining to the Faroe Islands, Faroese people or language.

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ Faroese n
færing færøsk
(chiefly, in the plural) A person from the Faroe Islands; a Faroe Islander.

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ pn
færøsk
The language of the Faroe Islands, closely related to Icelandic, and more distantly to Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.

Faroffistan n
Langtbortistan

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəʊɪʃ/ adj
færøsk
Of or pertaining to the Faroe Islands, Faroish people or the Faroish language; Faroese.

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ Fata Morganas n
fatamorgana
A form of mirage seen just above the horizon, caused by a temperature inversion in the atmosphere, in which multiple upright and inverted images of a distant object appear to be stacked on top of each other in a highly distorted fashion; especially one seen at sea, and particularly in the Strait of Messina.

Father Frost pn
Fader Frost
In Slavic culture, a traditional Yuletide gift-bearing character.

Father's Day Father's Days n
fars dag
A holiday in celebration of fatherhood, or to honor fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most of the world's countries. See Wikipedia:Father's Day:Dates.

February /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ Februaries Februarys pn
februar blidemåned
The short month following January and preceding March in the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, used in all three calendars for intercalation or addition of leap days.

Federal Constitutional Court Federal Constitutional Courts pn
Tysklands forfatningsdomstol
The supreme constitutional court of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Forbundsrepublikken Tyskland
(1949–1990) The official name of West Germany.
(1990–today) The official name of reunified Germany.

Federal Republic of Nigeria pn
Forbundsrepublikken Nigeria
The official name of Nigeria.

Federated States of Micronesia /ˈfɛdəˌɹeɪtɪd ˈsteɪts əv ˌmaɪkɹəˈniːʒə/ pn
Mikronesiens Forenede Stater Mikronesien
The official name of Micronesia, a country consisting of about 600 islands in Oceania. Capital: Palikir.

Federative Republic of Brazil pn
Føderative Republik Brasilien
The official name of Brazil.

Fehmarn pn
Femern
An island in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the Baltic Sea.

Fehmarn Belt pn
Femern Bælt
A strait in the Baltic Sea between the German island of Fehmarn and the Danish island of Lolland, connecting the Bay of Kiel and the Bay of Mecklenburg.

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Felix
A en given name.
A generic name given to a cat.

Fennicize v
forfinske
(transitive) To make Finnish.

Fennoscandia pn
Fennoskandinavien
A pensinula in Northern Europe, comprising, besides the Scandinavian Peninsula, also Finland, the Kola Peninsula and Karelia (and sometimes also including Denmark, although it is not part of the Scandinavian Peninsula).

Fenrir /ˈfɛn.ɹɪə/ /ˈfɛn.ɹɪɹ/ pn
Fenrisulven Fenris ulven Fenris
(Norse mythology) A monstrous wolf, one of Loki's offspring, who bites off Tyr's right hand while being bound by the gods in fear of a prophecy that he will kill Odin, remaining so bound until the events of Ragnarok.

Ferdinand /-nənd/ /ˈfɜːdɪnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/ /ˈfɝdən-/ pn
Ferdinand
A en given name, best known for a 13th century king of Spain, but seldom popular in English.

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ Ferris wheels n
pariserhjul
An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fez
A city in Morocco

Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fiji
A country and archipelago of over 300 islands in Melanesia in Oceania. Capital and largest city: Suva.

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ adj
fijiansk
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people.

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ Fijians n
fijianer
A person from Fiji or of Fijian descent.

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ pn
fijiansk
an Austronesian language of the Malayo-Polynesian family spoken on Fiji. It has 650,000 speakers, including second language users.

Filipino /filiˈpino/ /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
filippinsk
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its peoples, languages, and cultures.
Of or pertaining to Tagalog, the basis of the national language of the Philippines.

Filipino /filiˈpino/ /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ Filipinos n
filippinsk
A citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.

Fimbulwinter pn
fimbulvinter
(Norse mythology) One of the signs of the onset of the end of this world, the final, three-year-long winter (with no intervening summers); it marks the coming of the Ragnarok, the battle that will end the world.

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ Finlands pn
Finland
A Nordic country having borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia in Europe. Official name: Republic of Finland.

Finlandization n
finlandisering
(politics) The process by which a smaller or less powerful sovereign state comes to abide by a more powerful neighbor's foreign policy rules, while retaining its independence.

Finn /ˈfɪn/ Finns n
finne
A national of Finland.
(by extension) A member of any Finnic nationality, such as (more narrowly) a Baltic Finn such as a Karelian or Estonian, or (more broadly) a Volga Finn or Perm Finn.

Finnish /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ adj
finsk
Of or pertaining to Finland or the or the Finns; Finlandic, Finlandish.

Finnish /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ n
finsk
The Finno-Ugric language spoken by the majority of the people living in Finland, one of the two official languages of the country (the other is Swedish).

Finnmark /fɪn.mɑɹk/ /fɪn.mɑːk/ pn
Finnmark
A county of Norway.

First Lady First Ladies n
førstedame
The wife of the chief executive of a nation; especially the wife of the President of a country; or a woman (e.g. a relative) who takes on similar public duties, as when the chief executive is unmarried.

First World pn
første verden vesten
(historical, politics) Those countries aligned with the West during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the East (Second World).
iland
(informal) Wealthy, developed nations, contrasted with the Third World.

Fisher /ˈfɪʃɚ/ Fishers pn
Fisker
A number of places in the United States:
A suburb of the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.
A sea area centered on the Fisher Bank off the west coast of Denmark.

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ Flanderses pn
Flandern
The County of Flanders, a historical county of Europe, of varying extent.
An administrative region in the north of Belgium, consisting of the Dutch-speaking area of Belgium.
Two provinces in Belgian Flanders, West Flanders and East Flanders.
Flandern Fransk Flandern
Ellipsis of French Flanders, a former province of France, now constituting the French department Nord.

Fleming /ˈflɛmɪŋ/ Flemings n
flamlænder
A native or inhabitant of Flanders in Belgium.

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ more Flemish most Flemish adj
flamsk
Of or relating to Flanders, either as the historical county of Flanders (the current provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders in Belgium, Zeelandic Flanders in the Netherlands and French Flanders); or as the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium.

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
flamsk
Standard Dutch as it is spoken in Flanders.

Flemish Brabant pn
Flamsk Brabant
A province in Flanders, Belgium.

Flensburg pn
Flensborg
An independent city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Flevoland pn
Flevoland
A province of the Netherlands.

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Firenze
The capital city of Tuscany, Italy, and capital city of the Metropolitan City of Florence.
A en given name.
(obsolete) A en given name

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ more Florentine most Florentine adj
florentinsk
Of or relating to the Italian city of Florence.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ Florentines n
florentiner
A native or resident of the Italian city of Florence.
(culinary) Alternative form of florentine (“biscuit”)

Florida /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Florida
A state of the United States. Capital: Tallahassee. Largest city: Jacksonville.

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
den flyvende hollænder dødssejleren
(nautical, _, folklore) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.

Flying Fortress pn
Flyvende Fæstning
(informal) The Boeing B-17, a United States WWII heavy bomber, based upon a reputation for toughness and reliability, as well as its relatively heavy defensive armament at the expense of bombload.

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
flyvende spaghettimonster
(humorous) A deity consisting of spaghetti and meatballs, the creator of the universe according to the religion of Pastafarianism.

Folketing pn
Folketinget
(politics) The Danish parliament.

Forbidden City pn
Den Forbudte By
A palace of the Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty located in Dongcheng district, Beijing, China.

Fordism n
fordisme
An economic and social system based on industrial mass production, where the worker is paid relatively high wages in order to buy in large quantity the products turned out in mass production.

Forster's tern Forster's terns n
Prærie-terne
Sterna forsteri, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
de fire apokalyptiske ryttere
(biblical) Four beings in Revelation 6:1–8 that bring about the Apocalypse, each embodied as a horseman riding a different-colored horse that represents a different aspect of the Apocalypse.

Fourth Reich pn
Fjerde Rige
Hypothetical resurrection of Nazi Germany (Third Reich).

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ Frances pn
Frankrig
A country in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris.

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/ pn
Francisca
A en given name, feminine form of Francis.

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Frans
A en given name
(rare) A en given name, .

Francoism pn
francisme
(historical) The period of history in Spain under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, from 1936/1939 to 1975.

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Franken
A region of Germany, comprising the northern area of modern Bavaria and lands to its immediate west.

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
fransktalende frankofon fransksproget
French-speaking.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ Franks n
franker
One of the Franks, a Germanic federation that inhabited parts of what are now France, the Low Countries and Germany.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Frank
A diminutive of the en given name Francis

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, the largest city in Hesse, in central Germany.

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ more Frankish most Frankish adj
frankisk
of or pertaining to the Franks
in or of the language of the Franks

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
frankisk
The language of the Franks, an ancient West Germanic language, ancestral to Dutch.

Franklin's gull Franklin's gulls n
præriemåge
A migratory gull that breeds in the Northern Hemisphere and winters in the Southern Hemisphere; Leucophaeus pipixcan.

Franz Josef Land pn
Franz Josefs Land
An archipelago in the Arctic Ocean in the north of Russia, north of Novaya Zemlya, east of Svalbard.

Frederica pn
Frederikke
A en given name, feminine form of Frederick. Quite rare in English.

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Frederik
A en given name.

Freemason Freemasons n
frimurer
A member of the Free and Accepted Masons (sometimes entitled Ancient Free and Accepted Masons), an international fraternal and charitable organization.

Freetown pn
Freetown
The capital city of Sierra Leone.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ Frencher Frenchest more French most French adj
fransk
Of or relating to the people or culture of France.
Of or relating to the French language.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ French Frenches n
franskmænd fransk
(chiefly, _, collective, and, in the plural) The people of France; groups of French people.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ Frenches pn
fransk
(chiefly, _, uncountable) The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world.

French Guiana pn
Fransk Guyana Fransk Guiana
An overseas department and administrative region of France in South America. Official name: Department of French Guiana.

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Fransk Polynesien
An archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania. Official name: Territory of French Polynesia.

French Republic pn
den Franske Republik
(a country).

French Republican Calendar pn
franske republikanske kalender franske revolutionskalender
The republican calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France (from late 1793 to 1805).

French Revolution pn
Franske Revolution
(historical) A period in France of radical social and political upheaval which saw the country change from a monarchy to a republic (1789–1799).

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ French kisses n
tungekys
The act or an instance of kissing that involves the use of one's tongue.

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
snave tungekysse
(ambitransitive) To give a French kiss, in its various senses.

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ French toasts n
arme riddere
(culinary) Food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying.

Frenchification Frenchifications n
forfranskning
The act or process of making French or more French-like, especially in informal contexts.

Frenchman Frenchmen n
franskmand
A man of French birth or nationality.

Frenchwoman Frenchwomen n
franskmand
A French woman; a woman of French ancestry, descent or citizenship.

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ more Freudian most Freudian adj
freudiansk
Relating to or influenced by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939).
(psychoanalysis) Susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious thoughts or desires.

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ Freudians n
freudianer
A follower of Freud or his methods.

Freya /ˈfɹeɪə/ pn
Freja
A en given name of mostly British usage.

Friday /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ Fridays n
fredag
The sixth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fifth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Muslim “Sabbath”; it follows Thursday and precedes Saturday.

Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Frigg
(Germanic mythology, Norse mythology) The wife of Odin, and the Norse/Germanic goddess of married love, the heavens, home and hearth, after whom Friday is named (due to her being identified with Venus).

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ Frisbees n
frisbee
A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ more Frisian most Frisian adj
frisisk
Of, in or relating to the Frisian language or a Frisian language.
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Frisia; to people of Frisian descent.
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of the Dutch province of Friesland.

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ Frisians n
friser frisisk
A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is native to the region of Frisia (which is in the Netherlands, northern Germany, and southern Denmark).

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ pn
frisisk
(specifically) The West Frisian (or Western Frisian) lect, spoken in the northern Netherlands.
A Germanic language group or language (see Usage notes), or a lect thereof, which descended from Old Frisian, with speakers in the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

Frisian Islands pn
Vadehavsøerne
An archipelago in the eastern North Sea, off the coasts of mainland Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Fritz /fɹɪts/ Fritzes n
pølsetysker
(UK, offensive, ethnic slur) A German person, usually male.

Frodo pn
Frode
A Latin form of Fróði, the name of a number of Danish kings.

Funafuti /ˌfuːnəˈfuːti/ pn
Funafuti
The capital city of Tuvalu.

Funen /ˈfjuːnən/ pn
Fyn
The third largest island of Denmark.

Funish adj
fynsk
from or pertaining to Funen

Funningur pn
Funding Funningur
A village in the Faroe Islands.

Fårö pn
Fårö
A Baltic Sea island just north of the Swedish island of Gotland.

Führer /ˈfjʊə.ɹə/ /ˈfjʊɚ.ɚ/ Führer Führers n
Føreren
(historical, Nazism, definite) Adolf Hitler when he was the chancellor of Nazi Germany.

G clef G clefs n
diskantnøgle g-nøgle
(music) A clef indicating the position of one-lined G (g′ or G4) on a staff.

G-string G-strings n
g-streng
A scanty covering for the genitalia, with a thin strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks.
G-streng
(music) On a stringed musical instrument, the string that produces the note of G.

GDP /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ GDPs n
BNP
(economics) Initialism of gross domestic product.

GDPR pn
GDPR databeskyttelsesforordning persondataforordning
(European Union, _, law) Initialism of General Data Protection Regulation: a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

GDR pn
DDR
(history) Initialism of German Democratic Republic (“East Germany”).

GNP GNPs n
BNP
(economics) Initialism of gross national product.

GPS GPSes n
GPS
(cartography) Initialism of global positioning system (“satellite navigation system”).

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabon
A country in Central Africa. Official name: Gabonese Republic. Capital: Libreville.

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
gabonesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ Gabonese n
gaboneser
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent.

Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
Gaborone
The capital city of Botswana.

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriel
A en given name.
An archangel associated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with carrying messages from God.

Gaea /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
Gaia
.

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gælisk
Of or relating to the Gaels, the Goidel peoples of Scotland and Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

Gaelic football /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˌɡæ-/ [-ˈfʊʔ-] n
Gælisk fodbold
An Irish form of football played by two teams of 15 players each, who score by kicking or punching a ball into the opposing team's goal or over a crossbar and between two upright posts above the goal.

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galaterbrevet Galaterne
(biblical) The ninth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians.

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Galicien
A former Iberian kingdom, now an autonomous region of Spain.
Galizien Galicien
A historical kingdom in Central Europe, now divided between Poland and Ukraine.

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ more Galician most Galician adj
galicisk
Of or pertaining to the region of Galicia in Iberia.
Of or pertaining to the people of Galicia (in Iberia) or their culture.
Of or pertaining to the Galician language.
Of or pertaining to the historical region of Galicia in Central Europe.

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ Galicians n
galicisk
(uncountable) The language of Galicia; a Romance language spoken in the northwestern corner of the Iberian peninsula.

Galilee /ˈɡælɪliː/ pn
Galilæa
A mountainous geographic region in northern Israel.

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ more Gallic most Gallic adj
gallisk
(historical) Of or related to Gaul or the Gauls.

Galway Bay pn
Galway Bay Galway Bugt
A bay off the west coast of Ireland, between the counties of Galway and Clare.

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Gambia
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of The Gambia.

Gambian adj
gambisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gambia or the Gambian people.

Gambian Gambians n
gambier
A person from Gambia or of Gambian descent.

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
(Hinduism) A Hindu god of intellect, wisdom, gates, and beginnings, son of Parvati and Shiva.

Gang of Four pn
Firebanden
(China, historical, politics) A leftist political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party officials that came to prominence during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiːz/ /ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ pn
Ganges
A river in India and Bangladesh, sacred within Hinduism

Ganja pn
Gandja
The second largest city of Azerbaijan; the birthplace of the great Persian poet Nezami.

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganymedes
(Greek god) A Trojan boy who was abducted (either by Zeus or Eos), and ultimately became immortal in order to be Zeus' cupbearer.

Garden of Eden Gardens of Eden pn
Eden Edens Have Paradisets Have
(Abrahamism) In the Book of Genesis of the Bible and Surat Sad of the Qur'an, a garden at the source of the Gihon, Pishon, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers, where Adam and Eve first lived after being created.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ Gauls n
galler
A person from Gaul.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallien
(chiefly, historic) A historical region roughly corresponding to modern France, Luxembourg, Belgium, most of Switzerland, and parts of Northern Italy (Lombardy), the Netherlands, and Germany west of the Rhine.

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
gallisk
Of or pertaining to Gaul.
Of or pertaining to the Celtic tribes speaking Gaulish languages.

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ pn
gallisk
The Celtic language that was spoken in Gaul, long extinct.

Gaussian /ˈɡaʊs.i.ən/ more Gaussian most Gaussian adj
gaussisk
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to Carl Friedrich Gauss.

Gaza /ˈɡæzə/ /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Gaza
A city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, in the Levant.

Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
Gazastriben
A region in Palestine between Egypt and Israel.

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Danzig Gdansk
A city on the north coast of Poland.

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ Geiger counters n
geigertæller
A device designed to detect radioactivity and measure its intensity.

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ Geminis n
tvilling
Someone who has the Gemini star sign.

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ pn
Tvillingerne
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac traditionally taken to represent the pair of twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. It contains the stars Castor, Pollux, and Alhena.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the twins, ruled by Mercury and covering May 22 – June 21 (tropical astrology) or June 16 – July 15 (sidereal astrology).

Gemütlichkeit n
gemytlighed hygge
The state or fact of being gemütlich; middle-class niceness or cosiness, hospitality.

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Første Mosebog
(religion, book of the bible) The first book in the Hebrew Bible.

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Genève
A canton of Switzerland.
Geneve Genève
A city and town in Ontario County, New York, an area of water in the city is in Seneca County.

Geneva Convention pn
Geneve-konventionen
(international law) An international treaty which defines the required treatment for prisoners of war by their captors.

Genghis Khan /ˈd͡ʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ pn
Djengis Khan
The founder and first ruler (khan) of the Mongol Empire.

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ pn
Genova
A province of Liguria, Italy.
The capital city of Liguria, Italy, and also of the province of Genoa.

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ Genoese n
genovesisk
An inhabitant or resident of Genoa.

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ Georges pn
Jørgen Georg
A diminutive of the en given names Georgina or Georgia; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e).

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
Jørgensen
An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Georgetown /ˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒtaʊn/ pn
Georgetown
The capital city of Guyana; named for George III of the United Kingdom.

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Georgien
A transcontinental country in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia, on the coast of the Black Sea, often considered to belong politically to Europe. Official name: Georgia. Capital: Tbilisi.
Georgia Georgien
A state in the Southern United States. Capital: Atlanta. It is named for George II of Great Britain (1683–1760).

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
georgisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia, the Georgian people or the Georgian language.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ Georgians n
georgier georgisk
(countable) A person or a descendant of a person from Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
georgisk georgier
(countable) A native or resident of the state of Georgia in the United States of America.

Georgian SSR pn
Georgiske SSR
(historical) Abbreviation of Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic: the Republic of Georgia while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1936–1991, name changed in 1990).

Georgina /dʒɔː(ɹ)ˈdʒiːnə/ pn
Jørgine
A en given name.

Gerald /ˈd͡ʒɛɹəld/ Geralds pn
Gervold
A en given name.

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Gerhard
A en given name.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germanest more German most German adj
tysk tysker
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Germany; to people of German descent; to their cultures.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germans n
tysker tyskere tysk
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
tysk
(uncountable) An Indo-European (Indo-Germanic) language, primarily spoken in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, South Tyrol, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and a small part of Belgium.
A number of townships in the United States, listed under German Township.

German Bight pn
tyske bugt
A bight in the southeastern North Sea

German Democratic Republic pn
Tyske Demokratiske Republik
The official name of East Germany from 1949 until reunification in 1990.

German Empire pn
Tyske Rige Tyske kejserrige
(historical) The German state which existed, with Berlin as its capital, between 1871 and 1918.

German shepherd German shepherds n
schæferhund
A large-sized breed of dog often used as a guard dog or police dog.

Germania pn
Germanien
(historical) Any of several geographical regions of different historical periods that were mainly inhabited by Germanic peoples.

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ more Germanic most Germanic adj
germansk
Relating to the Germanic peoples (such as Germans, Scandinavians or Anglo-Saxons).
(linguistics) Relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic.
tysk germansk
Having German characteristics.

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanskt
(linguistics) The early, undocumented ancestral language from which other Germanic languages developed, such as Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, English, German, Faroese, Icelandic, Yiddish, Norwegian and Swedish.
germansk
(linguistics) The group of Indo-European languages that developed from (Ur-)Germanic.

Germanification n
fortyskning
The act or process of making something German.

Germanism Germanisms n
fortyskning germanisme
(countable) A word or idiom of the German language (that has been borrowed by another language).

Germanize /ˈdʒɜːmənaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənaɪz/ v
germanisere fortyske
(transitive) To give a German character to (something).
(intransitive) To adopt German customs or culture.

Germanness n
tyskhed
The quality or characteristic of being German.

Germanophone more Germanophone most Germanophone adj
tysksproget
German-speaking.

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.ni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ Germanies Germanys pn
Tyskland
A country in Central Europe, formed in 1949 as West Germany, with its provisional capital Bonn until 1990, when it incorporated East Germany. Official name: Federal Republic of Germany. Capital and largest city: Berlin.

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertrud
A en given name.

Ghana /ˈɡænə/ /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Ghana.

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
ghanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people.

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ Ghanaians n
ghaneser
A person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent.

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gent
The capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium.

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlaɪn/ /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbələn/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ Ghibellines n
ghibellin
(historical, politics) In the politics of medieval Italian city states, any member of a faction that supported the Holy Roman Emperor in a long struggle against the Guelphs and the Pope.

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɒltə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
A peninsula, city, and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, at the southern end of Iberia.

Gilbertese pn
gilbertesisk kiribatisk
An Austronesian language spoken in Kiribati.

Glarus pn
Glarus
A canton of Switzerland.
A town, the capital of Glarus canton, Switzerland.

Glumsø pn
Glumsø

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ Gnosticisms n
gnosticisme
A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

Go Fish pn
fisk
(card games) A children's card game in which players ask each other for cards of a particular rank, requiring them to "fish" in a pool of additional cards if they do not have the requested card.

Goa pn
Goa
A state in western India. Capital: Panaji.

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods n
Gud
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods pn
Gud
The single male deity of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

God bless you interjection
Gud velsigne dig
Short for May God bless you; said as a short prayer, benediction, or valediction for the recipient.
prosit
Said to somebody who has sneezed, as a rhetorical response;

God forbid interjection
gud forbyde
(idiomatic, subjunctive) indicating that the occurrence of something is very undesirable

God knows phraseologicalUnit
det må guderne vide Vorherre ved
It is only known to God; it is unknown to people.

God the Father pn
Gud Fader Fadern
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the God of Abraham and the Jewish scriptures and considered the creator of mankind and Father of Jesus Christ

God the Holy Ghost pn
Helligånden
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly, inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either (Eastern Orthodoxy) from God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

God the Son pn
Gud Sønnen
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

God willing interjection
om Gud vil
Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).

God works in mysterious ways proverb
Herrens veje er uransagelige
Commenting that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.

God-given adj
gudgiven
Given or sent by God, or apparently so.

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Gudinde
The single goddess of various monotheistic religions.
The single goddess of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

Godfrey /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ Godfreys pn
Gotfred
A en given name.

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
gælisk
Division of the Gaelic languages including Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

Golan Heights pn
Golanhøjderne
A plateau straddling the border between Syria and Israel.

Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
gyldne skind
(Greek mythology) A magical fleece from a winged ram guarded by the hydra in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.
gyldne skind gyldne vlies
A chivalric order founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy. Later awarded in Spain and Habsburg Austria.

Golden Gate Bridge pn
Golden Gate-broen
A 1.7-mile-long suspension bridge linking Marin County, California, to San Francisco, California.

Golden Horn pn
Det Gyldne Horn
A major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

Golden Retriever Golden Retrievers n
golden retriever
A breed of dog, originating in Britain.

Goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ pn
Guldlok
The protagonist of a traditional fairy tale. She is a golden-haired young girl who inquisitively enters the house of three bears and tries their three bowls of porridge, three chairs, and three beds, in each case finding only one that suits her.

Gondwana /ɡɑndˈwɑnə/ /ɡɒndˈwɑːnə/ pn
Gondwanaland
(geology) A southern supercontinent, formed before Pangaea between 600 and 530 million years ago, that included most of the landmasses which make up today's continents of the Southern Hemisphere.

Good Friday Good Fridays pn
langfredag Langfredag
(Christianity) The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified.

Good Samaritan Good Samaritans n
barmhjertige samaritaner
(figurative, idiomatic) A person who helps someone in distress out of their own good nature.

Goofy pn
Fedtmule
A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatjov
A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ Gordian knots n
gordisk knude
(Greek mythology) The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium.
(by extension) Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution.

Gorky Gorkies Gorkys pn
Gorkij
(historical) Nizhny Novgorod, a city in Russia. [from 1932 to 1990]
A surname from Russian

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ Goths n
goter
A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Gøteborg
A city on the west coast of Sweden, in the province of Västergötland. It is the second-largest city in Sweden.

Gothenburger Gothenburgers n
göteborger gøteborger
A person from, or an inhabitant of, the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ more Gothic most Gothic adj
gotisk
Of or relating to the Goths or their language. [from 1611]
(architecture) Of or relating to the architectural style favored in Western Europe in the 12th to 16th centuries, with high-pointed arches, clustered columns, etc. [from 1640s]
(literature) Of or relating to the style of fictional writing associated with Gothic fiction, emphasizing violent or macabre events in a mysterious, desolate setting. [from early 19th c.]
(typography, USA) Of a sans serif typeface using straight, even-width lines, also known as grotesque or lineal.

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ pn
gotisk
An extinct Germanic language, once spoken by the Goths.

Gotland pn
Gotland Gulland
A municipality and county on the island of Gotland, Sweden; the only municipality there, so it, the county and island all have the same area.

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Storfyrstendømmet Litauen
(historical) A former European state from the 13th century until 1795, encompassing the territory of modern-day Lithuania and Belarus, a large part of Ukraine, and small parts of Russia and Poland

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Storhertugdømmet Luxembourg
The official name of the independent country of Luxembourg.

Grandmaster Grandmasters n
stormester
(chess) A player of the highest rank, as determined by FIDE, with an Elo rating of at least 2500. [From 1950.]

Great Assassin pn
morderen på tronen

Great Britain pn
Storbritannien
(geographical) an island and sometimes including some of the surrounding smaller islands) off the north-west coast of Western Europe made up of England, Scotland, and Wales.
(historical, or, loosely) The United Kingdom, or its predecessor the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1801).

Great Britain and Ireland pn
Storbritannien og Irland
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Great Britain,‎ Ireland: two islands off the north-west coast of the European mainland.

Great Dane Great Danes n
granddanois
A mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.

Great Depression pn
Depressionen Store Depression depressionen i trediverne
(economics, business, finance, historical) A major economic collapse characterized by mass unemployment and limited business activity that lasted from 1929 to 1940 in the US and a similar period in many other countries.

Great Lakes pn
Store søer
A group of five lakes on the United States–Canada border, consisting of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron (Lake Michigan–Huron), Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Keopspyramiden
The largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids, and the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Great Russian pn
storrussisk
(obsolete) The Russian language, especially when (possibly erroneously) considered to be mutually intelligible with the Ukrainian (Little Russian) and Belarusian (White Russian) languages.

Great Salt Lake pn
Great Salt Lake
A large saltwater lake in Utah, United States.

Great Wall of China pn
Den Kinesiske Mur
An ancient Chinese fortification, almost 4,000 miles long, originally designed to protect China from the Mongols.

Greater London pn
Greater London
An administrative area in England combining the City of London, the City of Westminster and 31 other London boroughs. Greater London borders (anticlockwise) Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Kent.

Greater Poland pn
Storpolen
(historical) A historical region in west-central Poland

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grækenland
A country in Southeast Europe. Official name: Hellenic Republic. Capital and largest city: Athens.

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeker Greekest adj
græsk græker
Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks n
græker græsk
(countable) A person from Greece or of Greek descent.

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks pn
græsk
The language spoken by people of Greece, particularly, depending on context, Ancient Greek or Modern Greek.

Greek Catholic adj
græsk-katolsk
Of or relating to the Greek Catholic Church

Greek Orthodox adj
græsk-ortodoks
Of or relating to the Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Græsk-ortodokse kirke
A group of Eastern Orthodox churches comprising the churches of Constantinople, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Cyprus and Greece.

Greek fire n
græsk ild
(historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Grønland
A large self-governing dependent territory of Denmark, in North America.

Greenlander Greenlanders n
grønlænder
A person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent.

Greenlandic adj
grønlandsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, the Greenlandic people or the Greenlandic language.

Greenlandic pn
grønlandsk
The official language of Greenland, an Eskimo-Aleut language written with the Latin alphabet.

Greenlandicness n
grønlandskhed
quality of being Greenlandic

Gregorian /ɡɹɪɡɔːɹi.ən/ adj
gregoriansk
Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.

Gregorian calendar pn
den gregorianske kalender gregorianske kalender
The calendar currently used in the western world. It replaced the Julian calendar and was devised to halt the slow drift of the vernal equinox towards earlier in the year.

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ Gregorys pn
Gregers
A en given name.

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Grenada
An island and country in the Caribbean.

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ pn
manden med leen
A personification of Death as an old man, or a skeleton, carrying a scythe, taking souls to the afterlife.

Grodno pn
Grodno Hrodna
A city in Belarus.

Grozny pn
Grosnij
The regional capital and largest city in Chechnya, Russia.

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑː.dəl.kəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
A volcanic island in the Pacific, part of the Solomon Islands.

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
An archipelago, overseas department, and administrative region of France, including the island of Guadeloupe.

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Guam
An unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the Pacific Ocean. Official name: Territory of Guam.

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Guatemala.

Guatemala City pn
Guatemala By
The capital city of Guatemala.

Guatemalan Guatemalans n
guatemalaner
A person from Guatemala or of Guatemalan descent.

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ Guelphs n
guelf welf
(historical, politics) In the politics of medieval Italian city states, any member of a faction that supported the Pope in a long struggle against the Ghibellines and the Holy Roman Emperor.

Guillain-Barré syndrome /-bɑɹˈeɪ-/ /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɡiːˈɑːn-/ /ˈɡiː.ãˈbær.eɪ ˌsɪn.drəʊm/ n
Guillain-Barrés syndrom
(neurology, disease) Rapid-onset muscle weakness, often severe and sometimes fatal, resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function, associated with various viral and other infections.

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinea
(historical) The coastal region of West Africa between Morocco and the Congo, particularly the north shore of the Gulf of Guinea.

Guinea-Bissau /ˌɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/ pn
Guinea-Bissau
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

Guinean Guineans n
guineansk
Someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent.

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ pn
Guenevere
(Arthurian mythology) In Arthurian legend, the wife of King Arthur.

Guldborgsund pn
Guldborgsund
A strait in the Baltic Sea between the Danish islands of Lolland and Falster, connecting the Bay of Mecklenburg and the Smålandsfarvandet.

Gulf Stream pn
Golfstrømmen
The warm ocean current issuing from the Gulf of Mexico, flowing northeastwards along the coast of North America to the Grand Banks where it breaks eastwards across the Atlantic Ocean and helps to maintain warm temperatures along the western coasts of the British Isles.

Gulf of Aden pn
Adénbugten
A gulf between Yemen and Somalia, connected to the Somali Sea through the Guardafui Channel.

Gulf of Alaska pn
Alaskagolfen
An arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
Den Botniske Bugt
The northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, separating the countries of Sweden and Finland.

Gulf of California pn
Californiske Bugt Californiske Golf
a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland

Gulf of Finland pn
Den Finske Bugt
An arm of the Baltic Sea that separates the European countries of Estonia and Finland. On its eastern end, the Neva at the Russian city of St. Petersburg empties into it.

Gulf of Guinea pn
Guineabugten
Part of the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Africa.

Gulf of Mexico pn
den Mexicanske Golf Mexicanske Golf
A gulf to the south of the United States and to the east and north of Mexico.

Gulf of Riga pn
Rigabugten
The inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia.

Gulf of Thailand pn
Siambugten Thailandbugten
An inland body of water in the Pacific Ocean that is southeast of Southeast Asia below the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, and is close to the Malay Peninsula of Malaysia.

Gullah /ˈɡʌl.ə/ pn
gullah
A creole of English and various African languages spoken on a group of islands off the coast of the Carolinas and Georgia in the Southern United States.

Gullinbursti pn
Gyldenbørste
(Norse mythology) A giant bronze mechanical boar forged by Brokkr and Eitri as a gift for the god Freyr.

Gunter pn
Gunnar
(obsolete) A en given name used in medieval England.

Gustav Gustavs pn
Gustav
A en given name.

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
A country in South America. Official name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Capital and largest city: Georgetown.

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ adj
guyansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Guyana, the Guyanese people or the Guyanese language.

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ Guyanese n
guyaner
A person from Guyana or of Guyanese descent.

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ Gypsies n
sigøjner
(sometimes, offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
A member of other nomadic peoples, not only of the Romani people; a traveller.

HDMS prefix
KDM
(military, nautical) Initialism of His/Her Danish Majesty's Ship. a ship name prefix for a naval ship of the navy of Denmark

HTML pn
HTML
Initialism of Hypertext Markup Language.

HVAC /ˈeɪt͡ʃˌvæk/ HVACs n
VVS
Initialism of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Haapsalu pn
Haapsalu
A town on the west coast of Estonia.

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ /ˈhæb.ə.kək/ pn
Habakkuk
(book of the bible) A prophetic book in the Old Testament of the Bible, one of the minor prophets; or the eighth part of the Tere Asar in the Jewish Tanakh.
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ Habsburgs n
Habsburg habsburger
A member of the Habsburg noble family.

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Haggaj
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible and the Tanakh.

Hagia Sophia /ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiə/ pn
Hagia Sophia
A mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, (historical) the former patriarchal church of Greek Orthodoxy, operated as a museum 1935–2020.

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haiti
A country in the Caribbean. Official name: Republic of Haiti.

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
haitisk haitiansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Haiti, its inhabitants, or their language.

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ Haitians n
haitianer
A person from Haiti or of Haitian descent.

Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ Halloweens pn
allehelgensaften
The eve of All Hallows' Day; October 31st; celebrated (mostly in English-speaking countries) by children going door-to-door in costume and soliciting candy with menaces.

Halmstad pn
Halmstad Halmsted
A town in Halland, in southwestern Sweden

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamborg
The second largest city in, and a state of, Germany.
hamburgsk
Any of various communities in the United States; named for the German city:
A town in Eastern Cape, South Africa; named for the German city.
Hamburger SV, a German football club.

Hamiltonian Hamiltonians n
Hamiltonoperator
(physics, quantum mechanics) The observable, denoted H, that corresponds to the total energy of the system.

Hamiltonian cycle Hamiltonian cycles n
hamiltonkreds
(graph theory) A Hamiltonian path with an additional connection between the first and last vertices visited, forming a cycle.

Hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ pn
Hamlet
The eponymous main character of William Shakespeare's play, whose father's ghost, murdered by Hamlet's uncle, exhorts him to seek revenge.

Han Chinese adj
hankinesisk
Referring to the largest ethnic group native to China.

Han Chinese n
hankineser
The largest ethnic group native to China.

Hannah /ˈhænə/ Hannahs pn
Hanna
(biblical character) Mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament.
Hanna Hannah
A place name in the United States, which could be from the given name or surname:

Hanoi /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Hanoi
The capital city of Vietnam.

Hans Island pn
Hans Ø
A small island in the Nares Strait between Greenland and Canada, claimed by both Canada and Denmark.

Hanseatic adj
hanseatisk
Of or pertaining to the German Hanse.

Hanseatic League pn
Hansaen Hanseforbundet
(historical) The commercial and military alliance of Low German merchant guilds and privileged market towns which dominated trade along the coasts of northern Europe from the mid-12th to mid-17th centuries.

Hanseatic city Hanseatic cities n
hansestad
(historical) A member city of the Hanseatic League.
A former member city of the Hanseatic League.

Happy Ramadan phraseologicalUnit
glædelig ramadan
An expression used during Ramadan to wish someone a happy time.

Harare pn
Harare
The capital city of Zimbabwe, previously named Salisbury.

Harold /ˈhæɹəld/ Harolds pn
Harald
A en given name.

Harry /ˈhæɹi/ /ˈhɛɹi/ [ˈheɹi] [ˈhɛɹi] Harries Harrys pn
Harry
(rare, _, nickname) A diminutive of the en given name Harriet

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Det hashemitiske kongerige Jordan
The official name of Jordan.

Hasidism pn
chassidisme hasidisme chasidisme hassidisme
(Judaism) a Jewish movement founded in Poland in the 18th century by Baal-Shem-Tov

Hassaniya pn
Hassania
A group of Arabic dialects spoken primarily in Mauritania, a portion of southern Morocco, and Western Sahara.

Hattusa pn
Hattusas
The ancient capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age, whose ruins are located in what is now Turkey.

Hauts-de-France pn
Hauts-de-France
An administrative region of France, created in 2016 by the merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy.

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Havana
The capital city of Cuba.

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Hawaii
(specifically) An island in Hawaii archipelago, Pacific Ocean, of Hawaii County, State of Hawaii, United States. The largest of the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ more Hawaiian most Hawaiian adj
hawaiiansk
(of a person) Descended from the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ Hawaiians n
hawaiianer
(countable) A descendant of the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
hawaiiansk
The Hawaiian language.

Headless Horseman pn
hovedløs rytter
A mythical figure who has appeared in folklore around the world since the Middle Ages, who is traditionally depicted as a man upon horseback who is missing his head.

Heathen adj
hedensk
Pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.

Heathen Heathens n
hedning
An adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.

Heavenly Father pn
himmelske Fader
(formal) The Jewish or Christian God.

Hebraic /hiːˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /hɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ more Hebraic most Hebraic adj
hebraisk hebræisk

Hebraist Hebraists n
hebraist
A scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hebraisk hebræisk
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ Hebrews n
hebraisk hebræisk
(uncountable) The Semitic language spoken by the Hebrew people.
(uncountable) The writing system used in Hebrew language.

Hebrews pn
Hebræerbrevet Hebræerne
(biblical) The nineteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to the Hebrews.

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hebriderne Syderøerne
The islands off the west coast of Scotland, divided into the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides.

Hecate /ˈhɛkəti/ /ˈhɛkɪt/ pn
Hekate
The powerful goddess, in Greek mythology, of magic, crossroads, fire, light, the moon, and the underworld. Her Roman counterpart is Trivia.

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Hektor
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.

Hedwig pn
Hedvig
A en given name

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /heɪˈɡiːlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ /hɪˈɡiːlɪən/ more Hegelian most Hegelian adj
hegeliansk hegelsk
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the philosophical system of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831).

Heibergian more Heibergian most Heibergian adj
heibergsk
of or relating to Johan Ludvig Heiberg

Hel pn
Hel
(religion, Norse mythology) The goddess of the realm of the unheroic dead, a daughter of Loki by the jotun Angrboða.

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ Helens pn
Helene
A en given name.

Helga /ˈhɛlɡə/ pn
Helga
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Helhest n
helhest
A three-legged supernatural horse associated with death or Hel in Danish folklore.

Heligoland /ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd/ /ˈhɛlɪɡə(ʊ)ˌlənd/ pn
Helgoland
A small island in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the North Sea

Hellas pn
Grækenland Hellas
Greece; (specifically) Ancient Greece.

Hellene Hellenes n
hellener
A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.

Hellenic Republic pn
Den Hellenske Republik
The official English name of Greece.

Hellenist /ˈhɛl.ə.nɪst/ /ˈhɛl.ɪ.nɪst/ Hellenists n
hellenist
A specialist in the study of Greek language, literature, culture, or history, or an admirer of the Greek culture and civilization.

Helsingborg /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɡ/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹ(jə)/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹi/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɜːɡ/ /ˌhɛlsɪŋˈbɔːɹi/ pn
Helsingborg Hälsingborg
A city in Scania, in western Sweden

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki Helsingfors
The capital city of Finland

Helvetia /hɛlˈviːʃi.ə/ /hɛlˈviːʃə/ pn
Helvetien
A region inhabited by the Helvetii in central Europe

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ Henriettas pn
Henriette Henrikke
A city, the county seat of Clay County, Texas, United States.
A number of places in the United States:
A locality in the town of Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius.

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ Henries Henrys pn
Henrik
A en given name, popular in England since the Middle Ages.

Her Highness pronoun
Hendes Højhed
(formal) A title of respect for female royals.

Her Majesty pronoun
Hendes Majestæt
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a queen.

Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Herakles Herkles
(Greek mythology) : Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ Hercules Hercules's Herculeses Herculesses pn
Herkules
(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ Hermans pn
Herman
A en given name.

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermes
(Greek god) The herald and messenger of the gods, and the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theft.

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Herodot
An ancient historian who lived from 484 to 425 BC.

Hertha pn
Hertha
A en given name occasionally borrowed from German around 1900.

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams n
Hertzsprung-Russell-diagrammet
(astronomy) A graphic representation of the absolute magnitude of stars against their color (or surface temperature), which shows the main sequence of stars plus the white dwarfs and red giants.

Herzegovina /ˌhɜɹtsəɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˌhɜːtsəˈɡɒvɪnə/ pn
Hercegovina
The southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing a geographic and historic entity, and not an administrative unit.

Herzegovinian adj
hercegovinsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Herzegovina and its inhabitants.

Herzegovinian Herzegovinians n
hercegoviner
A person from Herzegovina (southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Hesse Hesses pn
Hessen
A former realm and modern state of Germany.

Hessian fly Hessian flies n
hessisk galmyg
Mayetiola destructor, a species of fly that is a significant pest of cereal crops.

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Hestia
(Greek god) The virgin goddess of the hearth, and the household, and therefore of domestic life.

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ pn
Hizbollah
A political and military Shi'a Islamic organization that arose after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982.

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Ezekias
(biblical character) A king of Judah.

High German High Germans n
højtysk
Any of a group of West Germanic languages or dialects spoken in the southern highlands of Germany.
The standard variety of High German as spoken and written throughout the German language area.

Highness Highnesses n
højhed
The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.

Hiiumaa pn
Dagø
The second-largest island of Estonia.

Hilbert space Hilbert spaces n
Hilbertrum
(functional analysis) A generalized Euclidean space in which mathematical functions take the place of points; crucial to the understanding of quantum mechanics and other applications.

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
A en given name used since Middle Ages.

Himalayas /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Himalaya
The mountain range in south-central Asia which extends about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) through Kashmir, northern India, southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam; it contains nine of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest/Qomolongma.

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
hindi
The Central Zone of Indo-Aryan languages. These are also spoken in Fiji, Guyana and as a second language by Indians in many other countries.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
hinduisk hinduistisk
Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ Hindus n
hindu hinduist
A person adhering to the Hindu religion (Hinduism).

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ Hinduisms pn
hinduisme
A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

Hindustani pn
hindustani
The pluricentric language of Hindi-Urdu, of which Hindi and Urdu are literary standards; the language from which Hindi and Urdu are derived.
The Delhi dialect of that language.

His Highness pronoun
Hans Højhed
(formal) A title of respect for male royals.

His Holiness Their Holinesses n
Hans Hellighed
An honorific or title used to refer to a high-ranking religious leader.

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Hans Kejserlige Majestæt
(formal) he; him (in reference to a (male) emperor)

His Majesty pronoun
Hans Majestæt
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a king.

His Royal Highness pronoun
Hans Kongelige Højhed
A title given to certain male members of a royal family, abbreviated HRH.

Hispaniolan crossbill Hispaniolan crossbills n
hispaniolakorsnæb
Loxia megaplaga, a crossbill that is endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), and the only one of its genus in the Caribbean.

Hitler /ˈhɪtlɚ/ pn
Hitler
Ellipsis of w:Adolf Hitler; Führer of the Nazi Party and chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945; particularly as the embodiment of Nazism.

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmɑŋ/ /ˈmɒŋ/ /ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmʌŋ/ n
hmong
A people who live predominantly in the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, and (in diaspora) around the world.

Hohenzollern /ˈhoʊənˌzɑləɹn/ /ˌhəʊənˈzɒlən/ Hohenzollerns n
hohenzoller
(historical) a member of the Hohenzollern family and dynasty.

Hohenzollern /ˈhoʊənˌzɑləɹn/ /ˌhəʊənˈzɒlən/ pn
Hohenzollern
(historical) a noble family and royal dynasty of electors, kings, and emperors of Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany, and Romania.

Hokkaido /hɑˈkaɪdoʊ/ /hɒˈkaɪdəʊ/ /həˈkaɪdoʊ/ /həˈkaɪdəʊ/ pn
Hokkaido
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holland
A traditional region in the Netherlands formed by two modern provinces, North Holland and South Holland.

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ Holocausts pn
Holocaust jødeudryddelse
(historical, narrowly) The systematic mass murder (genocide) of six million Jews perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.
(historical, broadly) The systematic mass murder (democide) of somewhere between eleven and fourteen million people, namely six million Jews and from five to eight million others (including Romanis, Slavs, homosexuals, and people with physical and mental disabilities), perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ pn
Holocæn
(geology) The Holocene epoch.

Holodomor /ˌhɒlədəˈmɔː(ɹ)/ Holodomors pn
holodomor
(historical, rare) А famine with mass deaths, especially one of the Soviet famines in 1921–22, 1932–33, or 1946–47.

Holstein pn
Holsten
The region between the rivers Elbe and Eider, to the south of Schleswig, part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Holy Communion pn
altergang
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Christ, with the physical forms of bread and usually wine which are believed by certain denominations to become Christ himself or to host his spiritual presence.

Holy Land pn
Det Hellige Land
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) That part of the Middle East, consisting mostly of Israel and Palestine, in which most Biblical events are set.

Holy Roman Empire pn
Tysk-romerske rige
(history) A political conglomeration of lands in Central Europe from at least 962 C.E. until 1806. [from 17th c.]

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Hellige stol
The episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent see of the Catholic Church. It is also the sovereign entity headed by the Pope which governs the Vatican and represents the Catholic Church in temporal affairs.

Holy Spirit pn
Helligånden
(Christianity) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either from (Eastern Orthodoxy) God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

Homerian more Homerian most Homerian adj
homerisk
Of or relating to Homer, the Ancient Greek poet.

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ more Homeric most Homeric adj
homerisk
Resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer.

Honduras /hɑnˈdjʊɹ.əs/ /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Honduras.

Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] pn
Hongkong
A city in southeastern China, located on an island east of the Pearl River delta in the South China Sea; formerly owned by the United Kingdom.

Honolulu /ˌhoʊ.nəˈluː.luː/ /ˌhɒn.əˈluː.luː/ pn
Honolulu
A port on Oahu Island, the capital city of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America.

Horn of Africa pn
Afrikas horn
A peninsula in East Africa, jutting into the Guardafui Channel.

Horus [hɔːɹəs] pn
Horus
(Egyptian god) The ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sun, sky, war, and kingship.

Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Hosea
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
(biblical character) A prophet.

House of Commons pn
Underhuset
(Canada, politics) The lower house of the Canadian Parliament.

House of Lords pn
Overhuset
The upper chamber of the UK's Houses of Parliament.

House of Representatives pn
Repræsentanternes hus
The lower house in the bicameral legislatures of several countries; also some singular legislative bodies in unicameral systems.

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ Huberts pn
Hubert Hubertus
A en given name, borne by an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters.

Hudson Bay pn
Hudsonbugten
A gulf of Nunavut, Canada, a southern extension of the Arctic Ocean. A large arctic sea, surrounded on three sides, by Quebec on the east, Nunavut to the west, Manitoba to the southwest, Ontario on the south, and extending southeast becoming James Bay. To the north lies the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugo
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] more Huguenot most Huguenot adj
huguenottisk
Of, like or relating to Huguenotism or Huguenots.

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] Huguenots n
huguenot
(historical) A member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century.

Huldah pn
Hulda
(biblical character) A prophetess in the Old Testament.

Hundred Years' War pn
Hundredårskrigen
A series of conflicts between France and England, lasting 116 years from 1337 to 1453.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
ungarsk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Kingdom of Hungary, during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of ethnicity.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ Hungarians n
ungarer
A person from the former Kingdom of Hungary, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of that person's ethnicity.
ungarsk
(uncountable) The main language of Hungary.

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Ungarn
A country in Central Europe. Capital and largest city: Budapest.

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ [ˈhaɪ̯dɹə] [ˈhaɪ̯d͡ʒɹə] pn
Hydra
(Greek mythology) A mythological serpent with many heads, slain by Hercules as one of his twelve labours.
(astronomy) One of Pluto's moons.

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪəɹi.ən/ pn
Hyperion
(Greek god) A Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus and the father of Helios, Selene and Eos.

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnoʊs/ /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos
(Greek god) The god and personification of sleep. The son of Nyx and Erebus, twin brother of Thanatos, husband of Pasithea, and the father of the Oneiroi. His Roman counterpart is Somnus.

Hypocrites pn
Hyklerne
The sixty-third sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Höðr pn
Høder
(Norse mythology) The blind son of the Norse gods Odin and Frigg, whom Loki tricked into shooting Baldur with a mistletoe arrow.

Hœnir /ˈheɪˌnɪɹ/ /ˈhoʊˌnɪɹ/ pn
Høner
(Norse mythology) A Norse Æsir god, who, along with Odin and Lodur, created the first humans.

I /aɪ/ /oɪ/ /ɐɪ/ /əɪ/ /ɛɪ/ [aj] [aː] [ɑe̯] [ɑj] pronoun
jeg
The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence.
(nonstandard) The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical object, of a sentence.

I am English phraseologicalUnit
jeg er engelsk jeg er englænder
Indicates that the speaker is from England.

I beg your pardon phraseologicalUnit
undskyld hvad

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
jeg kom, jeg så, jeg sejrede
I have gained a total and swift victory.

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
jeg kan ikke finde min ... jeg kan ikke finde mine ... jeg kan ikke finde mit ...
Said after losing something.

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
jeg er skrupsulten
(idiomatic, hyperbole) I am very hungry; short form of "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ligeglad
Indicates that the speaker has no interest or emotional investment in the topic at hand.

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
jeg kører ikke bil
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
jeg spiser ikke fisk
Indicates that the speaker does not eat fish.

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
jeg spiser ikke kød
Indicates that the speaker does not eat meat.

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
jeg spiser ikke svinekød
Indicates that the speaker does not eat pork.

I don't know [-˩˥˨] [mː-] [ɑ̈ɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)(t̚) noʊ̯] [ə̃ː˦˩˦] interjection
jeg ved det ikke jeg ved ikke
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I,‎ don't,‎ know.

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
jeg kan ikke tale det dansk jeg taler ikke dansk jeg taler ikke engelsk
Indicates that the speaker is unable to speak the English language.

I don't think so /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
det tror jeg ikke
I think what has been said is untrue.

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
jeg forstår ikke
Indicates that the speaker is not understanding the current subject or situation.

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil ikke det jeg vil ikke ha den
Indicates that the speaker does not want to take something that is being offered.

I don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil ikke købe noget
I don't want to buy anything

I don't want to talk about it phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil ikke tale om det
Indicates that the speaker does not want to discuss a particular topic.

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
jeg hader dig
Expression of hatred, or intense disdain or dislike directed at someone.

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
jeg har aids
Indicates that the speaker has acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
jeg er forkølet
I am suffering from a cold.

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
jeg har feber
Indicates that the speaker has an abnormally high body temperature, which is usually a symptom of a disease.

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
jeg har hovedpine
Indicates that the speaker's head hurts.

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
jeg har et spørgsmål
Indicates that the speaker wants to ask a question.

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
jeg har astma
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
jeg har kræft
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with some form of cancer.

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
jeg har diabetes jeg har sukkersyge
Indicates that the speaker has diabetes.

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
jeg har forhøjet blodtryk
Indicates that the speaker has hypertension (high blood pressure).

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
jeg har lavt blodtryk
Indicates that the speaker has hypotension (low blood pressure).

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
jeg har ingen penge
Indicates that the speaker has no money.

I like you phraseologicalUnit
jeg kan lide dig
Indicates that the speaker likes the interlocutor.

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
jeg bor i Melbourne
Explains that the person lives in Melbourne (example city).

I lost my backpack phraseologicalUnit
jeg har mistet min rygsæk
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her backpack.

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
jeg har mistet mine briller
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her glasses.

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
jeg har mistet mine nøgler
(US) Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her keys.

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
jeg har mistet min pung
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her wallet.

I love you /aɪ ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
jeg elsker dig
An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse.
jeg kan godt lide dig
A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
jeg savner dig
An expression of sorrow or sadness about the absence of a family member, close friend, lover or spouse.

I must go phraseologicalUnit
jeg må gå
I must leave

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
jeg behøver ... jeg har brug for ...
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I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
jeg har brug for en guide jeg har brug for en guidebog
Indicates that the speaker needs a person to guide him or her.
jeg har brug for en guidebog
Indicates that the speaker needs a book or document to guide him or her.

I think so phraseologicalUnit
det tror jeg
I believe that is the case, but am not certain.

I think, therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
jeg tænker, derfor er jeg
(philosophy) I am able to think, therefore I exist. A philosophical proof of existence based on the fact that someone capable of any form of thought necessarily exists.

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
hvad sagde jeg
Used to remind someone that they were already warned by the speaker/writer that a certain event would happen.

I want my money back phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil ha pengene tilbage
Said to demand a refund for a product or service.

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil vide
A request for information.

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
jeg er født i ...
I was born in ... (year).
I was born in ... (place name).

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil gerne kysse dig
Used to ask to kiss a person.

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
jeg vil gerne vide
Polite request for information

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
jeg ringer til politiet
Indicates that the speaker is going to call the police, presumably to counter actions from the interlocutor.

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ... år gammel
I was born ... year(s) ago.

I'm American phraseologicalUnit
jeg er amerikaner
Indicates that the speaker is American.

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
jeg er jøde jeg er jødisk
Indicates that the speaker is of Jewish ethnic descent.

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
jeg er buddhist
Indicates that the speaker is a Buddhist.

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
jeg er katolik
Indicates that the speaker is a Catholic.

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
jeg er kristen
Indicates that the speaker is a Christian.

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
jeg er muslim
Indicates that the speaker is a Muslim.

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
jeg er protestant
Indicates that the speaker is a Protestant.

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
jeg er vegetar
Indicates that the speaker is a vegetarian.

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
jeg er agnostiker
Indicates that the speaker is agnostic.

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
jeg er allergisk over for aspirin
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to aspirin.

I'm allergic to nuts phraseologicalUnit
jeg er allergisk overfor nødder
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to nuts.

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
jeg er allergisk overfor penicillin
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to penicillin.

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
jeg er allergisk overfor pollen
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to pollen.

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ateist
Indicates that the speaker is an atheist.

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
jeg er biseksuel
Indicates that the speaker is bisexual.

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
jeg bløder jeg har blødninger
Indicates that the speaker is bleeding.

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
jeg er blind
Indicates that the speaker is blind.

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
jeg er døv
Indicates that one is deaf.

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
jeg er skilt
Indicates that the speaker is divorced.

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ved at dø
Indicates that the speaker believes that he or she is dying.

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
jeg er bøsse
Indicates that the speaker is homosexual.

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
jeg er sulten
I have a strong appetite to eat.

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
jeg er forelsket i dig
A declaration of passion or romantic feeling.

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
jeg leder efter en købmand
Indicates that the speaker is looking for a grocery store.

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
jeg er faret vild
Indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way.

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
jeg er gift
Indicates that the speaker has a spouse.

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ikke interessert
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I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ikke religiøs
Indicates that the speaker is a not a follower of any religious doctrines.

I'm rubber, you're glue phraseologicalUnit
det man siger er man selv
(childish) Countering an attack on one's character.

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
jeg er syg
Indicates that the speaker has an illness.

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
jeg er ikke gift jeg er single
Indicates that the speaker does not have a spouse or romantic partner.

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
undskyld
Indicates the speaker's apology.
undskyld jeg beklager
(with an upward inflection) Indicates that the speaker is confused or requests information to be repeated; come again?, say again?, I beg your pardon?; see also Thesaurus:say again

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
jeg er hetro jeg er hetroseksuel jeg er straight
Indicates that the speaker is a heterosexual.

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
jeg er tørstig
(usually) I need something to drink (e.g., water).
(more generally) I need something, or want something a lot.

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
jeg er træt
Indicates that the speaker is in need of rest or sleep.

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
jeg er tyve år gammel
Indicates that the speaker is aged twenty.

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
jeg er blevet voldtaget
Indicates that the speaker has been raped.

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
jeg er blevet bestjålet
Indicates that the speaker has been robbed.

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
jeg er blevet skudt
Indicates one has been shot and may require medical attention.

IOU IOUs n
skylderklæring
An informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument.

IP address IP addresses n
IP-adresse
(Internet) A number assigned to each computer's or other device's network interface, which are active on a network. supporting the Internet Protocol, in order to distinguish each network interface, and hence each networked device) from every other network interface anywhere on the network.

IU pn
IE
Initialism of Indiana University Bloomington.

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Iamblichos
Iamblichus (c. 245 – c. 325), a Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher.

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Iapetus
(Greek god) A Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaia, and father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius.

Iberia /aɪˈbɪə̯.ɹi.ə/ /aɪˈbɪə̯ɹ.i.ə/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberiske Halvø
A region of Europe south of the Pyrenees, consisting of Andorra, Spain, Portugal, and Gibraltar.

Iberian Peninsula pn
Den Iberiske Halvø
A peninsula located in the extreme southwest of Europe which includes modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar, bordered on the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Pyrenees forming the northeast edge of the peninsula, connecting it to the rest of Europe.

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
An island of the Balearic Islands, Spain.

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Ikaros

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ [ˈaɪs.ln̩ʔd̚] pn
Island
A country in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Iceland gull Iceland gulls n
hvidvinget måge
Larus glaucoides, a medium size gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland.

Icelander Icelanders n
islænding
A person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent.

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ more Icelandic most Icelandic adj
islandsk
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland.

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
islandsk
A North Germanic language, the national tongue of Iceland.

Icelandic Sheepdog Icelandic Sheepdogs n
islandsk fårehund
A spitz herding dog bred in Iceland.

Ida /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Ida
A en given name.

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhəʊ/ /ˈaɪdəˌhoʊ/ pn
Idaho
A state in the western United States. Capital and largest city: Boise.

Idist Idists n
idist
A speaker or proponent of Ido (a constructed language).

Iliad /ˈɪli.əd/ /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Iliaden
A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.

Ilium /ˈɪli.əm/ pn
Illion
Troy

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ /ˌɪləˈnɔɪz/ /ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ pn
Illinois
A state of the United States, named for the people.
A river in Oregon, United States that flows from the southwestern corner of the state into the Rogue River.

Illyria pn
Illyrien
A region in Southeast Europe, the western part of what is now the Balkan Peninsula that was inhabited by the Illyrians, ancient Indo-European people.

Iloilo /ʔɪ.loˈʔi.lo/ pn
Iloilo
A province of Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines. Capital and largest city: Iloilo City
An independent city, the provincial capital of Iloilo, Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines

Imbros /ˈɪmbɹɒs/ pn
Imbros
island of Turkey in the north-eastern Aegean Sea

Immaculate Conception pn
ubesmittede undfangelse
(Catholicism) The doctrine, in the Roman Catholic Church, that the Virgin Mary was conceived biologically but free from original sin.

Immanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ Immanuels pn
Immanuel
(Christianity) This figure, regarded by Christians as the Messiah or Christ.

Ina pn
Ina
A en given name.

Inari pn
Enare Enaresøen
A lake in Lapland, Finland.

Inca /ˈɪŋkə/ Inca Incas n
inka
A member of the group of Quechuan peoples of highland Peru who established an empire from northern Ecuador to central Chile before the Spanish conquest.

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ /ˈɪndiːə/ /ˈɪndɪ.ə/ /ˈɪɳɖɪjaː/ Indias pn
Indien
(chiefly, historical, proscribed, _, in modern use) A region of South Asia, traditionally delimited by the Himalayas and the Indus river; the Indian subcontinent.

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ more Indian most Indian adj
indisk
Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies. [from 14th c.]
indiansk
Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas. [from 16th c.]

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ Indians n
inder
(countable) A person from India. [from 13th c.]
indianer
(countable) An American Indian, a member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (generally excluding the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, or Yupik). [from 16th c.]

Indian Ocean pn
Indiske Ocean
The ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica.

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ Indianas pn
Indiana
A state of the United States.

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
The capital city of Indiana, United States and the county seat of Marion County, with which the city is consolidated.

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ more Indo-European most Indo-European adj
indoeuropæisk
Of or relating to the family of languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia.

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ Indo-Europeans n
indoeuropæisk
(anthropology, archaeology, linguistics) A member of the original ethnolinguistic group hypothesized to have spoken Proto-Indo-European and thus to have been the ancestor for most of India and Western Eurasia.
A speaker of any Indo-European language (though especially an ancient one), or a member of an Indo-European culture, who is regarded as a continuation of the Proto-Indo-Europeans in terms of language, ancestry, or cultural affinity.

Indo-European studies n
indoeuropæistik
The academic study of the Indo-European languages in relation to Proto-Indo-European, and sometimes of related humanities. (This entry is a translation hub.)

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indokina
(historical) The former French colonial part of Southeast Asia comprising the peninsula containing Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Indology n
indologi
The academic study of the history, culture, and languages of the Indian subcontinent.

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesien
A country and archipelago in maritime Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of Indonesia (since 1950). Capital: Jakarta.

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ more Indonesian most Indonesian adj
indonesisk
Of or relating to Indonesia or its people or language.

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ Indonesians n
Indoneser Indonesere
(countable) A person living in or coming from Indonesia.
indonesisk
(uncountable) The common language spoken in Indonesia.

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
A major river in China, India and Pakistan, rising in Tibet and flowing into the Arabian Sea.

Indus Valley Civilization /ˈɪn.dəs ˈvæl.i ˌsɪ.vɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ pn
Induskulturen
A Bronze Age civilization from the Indus river valley; the Harappan civilization.

Industrial Revolution pn
industrielle revolution
(historical) The major technological, socioeconomic and cultural change in the late 18th and early 19th century resulting from the replacement of an economy based on manual labour to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture.

Information Age pn
informationsalderen
The current era, characterised by the increasing importance and availability of information (especially by means of computers), as opposed to previous eras (such as the Industrial Age) in which most endeavours related to some physical process or product.

Ingria pn
Ingermanland
A region to the south of Karelia in what is now Russia.

Ingrid pn
Ingrid
A en given name.

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Ingusjetien Ingusjien
A republic of Russia, in the Caucasus. Capital: Magas.

Inner Mongolia pn
Indre Mongoli
An autonomous region of China, south of Mongolia, with closely related native Mongolian population, mostly north of the Great Wall. Capital: Hohhot.

Interlaken pn
Interlaken
A town in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlingua
A constructed interlanguage based on Romance languages, English, German, Russian and Latin, developed by the International Auxiliary Language Association, and first published in 1951.

International Court of Justice pn
Den Internationale Domstol
(UN) A judicial body of the United Nations, established in 1945 to decide disputes brought by nations.

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] pn
internationale fonetiske alfabet
(phonetics, phonology) A standardized set of symbols for representing the sounds of human speech.

Internet /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] pn
internet Internet
The specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications.

Internet Protocol n
internetprotokol
(Internet) A communication protocol that enables networking a large number of computers to the Internet by providing the basis for packet switching, routing, addressing and other essential functions of the net.

Inuit /ˈɪnjuːɪt/ /ˈɪnuːɪt/ /ˈɪnʊɪt/ more Inuit most Inuit adj
inuitisk
Of or pertaining to Inuit people, language, or culture.

Inuit /ˈɪnjuːɪt/ /ˈɪnuːɪt/ /ˈɪnʊɪt/ n
inuit
the people

Invisible Pink Unicorn Invisible Pink Unicorns pn
usynlig lyserød enhjørning
(Internet slang, humorous) A unicorn goddess who is simultaneously invisible and pink, used in arguments against faith in an unprovable deity.

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Io
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Inachus river god, and a lover of Zeus, turned by the latter into a heifer.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter, known for its volcanic activity, peppered with about 400 active volcanoes.

Ionia /aɪˈəʊni.ə/ /aɪˈəʊnjə/ pn
Ionien Jonien
(historical) A former settlement in Anatolia, on the coast of the Aegean Sea; An Ancient Greek settlement on the west coast of Asia Minor inhabited by the Ionians, one of the four main Hellenic tribes.

Ionian Islands pn
Ioniske Øer Joniske Øer
A group of islands in the Ionian Sea – one of the 13 peripheries of Greece. The main islands are Cephalonia, Corfu, Ithaca, Kythira, Lefkada, Paxoi and Zante.

Ionian Sea /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Ioniske Hav
A sea in the central and east central part of the Mediterranean.

Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Iowa
A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital and largest city: Des Moines.

Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
A country in West Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran. Capital: Tehran.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
iransk
(linguistics) Pertaining to the Iranian languages or their speakers.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ Iranians n
iraner
A person from Iran or of Iranian descent.

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ Iraqs pn
Irak
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Republic of Iraq. Capital and largest city: Baghdad.

Iraqi /ɪˈɹæki/ /ɪˈɹɑːki/ Iraqis n
iraker
A person from Iraq or of Iraqi descent.

Irbe Strait pn
Irbestrædet
A strait between Saaremaa and Courland in Latvia, connecting the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga.

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] Irelands pn
Irland
A republic occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland occupying the rest of the island. Also known as the Republic of Ireland since 1949.
A community of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
A en given name, in regular use since the 19th century.

Iris pn
Iris
(Greek god) A messenger of the gods, and goddess of rainbows.
A en given name; a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ more Irish most Irish adj
irsk
Pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people.
Pertaining to the Irish language.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ Irish Irishes n
irer irlænder

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
irsk
(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

Irish Free State pn
Irske Fristat
(historical, 1922–1937) An autonomous dominion under nominal British sovereignty that included most of the island of Ireland, created in 1922 as part of a treaty between the British government and Irish republicans.

Irish Sea pn
Irske Hav
A sea in British Isles, Europe, in the Atlantic. A sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland; bordered to the north by the North Channel and to the south by St George's Channel and the Celtic Sea.

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ Irish setters n
irsk setter
A breed of gun dog with a moderately long coat of a red or chestnut color.

Irish wolfhound Irish wolfhounds n
irsk ulvehund
The largest sighthound and tallest dog on average, bred in Ireland to hunt wolves

Irishman /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ Irishmen n
irer irlænder
A man from Ireland.

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkutsk
An oblast of Russia in Siberia.

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
jernalder
(mythology) The most recent and debased of the four or five classical Ages of Man; hence, any period characterized by wicked behavior. [from 16th c.]
(archaeology) A level of culture in which humans used iron and the technology of ironworking. (Estimated to have begun in Europe about 1100BC) [from 19th c.]

Iron Curtain /ˌaɪ(ə)ɹn ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ /ˌaɪən ˈkɜːtn̩/ pn
jerntæppe
(historical) Chiefly preceded by the: the dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War (1947–1991). [from early 20th c.]

Irtysh /ˈɪə(ɹ)tɪʃ/ pn
Irtysj
A major river in Siberia, Russia.

Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ Isaacs pn
Isak
(biblical character) The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent.
A en given name.

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabella
A en given name.

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Esajas
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(Abrahamism, biblical character) A prophet, the author of the Book of Isaiah.
A en given name.

Isfahan pn
Isfahan
The third largest city of Iran, and former capital of Iran (1598–1736).

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ Islams pn
islam
A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Islamabad
The capital city of Pakistan, located within the Islamabad Capital Territory.

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ more Islamic most Islamic adj
islamisk
Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
Den islamske republikken Afghanistan
The former official name of Afghanistan, from 2001 through 2021.

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Den Islamiske Republik Iran
[1979]

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Den Islamiske Republik Pakistan
The official name of Pakistan.

Islamic State pn
Islamisk Stat
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state.
The unrecognized state (caliphate) proclaimed by this group.

Islamism /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ Islamisms n
islamisme
(by extension) Islamic fundamentalism, especially the forms that promote violence, hostility, and persecution of non-believers. [from 20th c.]

Islamization Islamizations n
islamisering
Conversion to Islam.

Islamophobe Islamophobes n
islamofob
A person who fears or hates Islam and Muslims.

Islamophobia Islamophobias n
islamofobi
Fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims.

Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ Israels pn
Israel
(Biblical) A Biblical region of Western Asia roughly coextensive with the modern State of Israel, known in the Bible as the Land of Israel and considered the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people.
A en given name,
Another name for Jacob, notably after Genesis 32:28 and in later references.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israelsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ Israelis n
israeler
A person from Israel or of Israeli descent.

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ adj
israelitisk
Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or the inhabitants thereof.

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Istanbul
A Turkish city, and the largest European city by population, which was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire).

Istria pn
Istrien
A peninsula in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy, on the northeastern coast of the Adriatic Sea: The Istrian Peninsula.

Italian /aɪˈtæliən/ /ɪˈtæliən/ more Italian most Italian adj
italiensk
Pertaining to Italy.
Pertaining to its people or their cultures.
Pertaining to their language.

Italian /aɪˈtæliən/ /ɪˈtæliən/ Italians n
italiener italiensk
(countable) An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
italiensk
(uncountable) The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Italian Peninsula pn
Apenniniske halvø Italienske halvø
A large peninsula in Southern Europe protruding into the Mediterranean Sea and shaped like a boot. The mountain range of Apennines runs across it from north to south. Occupied almost entirely by Italy.

Italian Republic pn
Italienske Republik
The official name of Italy.

Italian honeysuckle Italian honeysuckles n
kaprifolie
Italian woodbine (Lonicera caprifolium).

Italian oak Italian oaks n
ungarsk eg
Quercus frainetto, a species of oak native to southeastern Europe (parts of Italy, the Balkans, parts of Hungary, Romania) and Turkey.

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italienisering
(historical) The forced cultural and ethnic assimilation of minorities in the Kingdom of Italy, with particular reference to the Fascist government (1922–1943).

Italianize /ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ v
italianisere italianiseres
(transitive) To give something Italian characteristics

Italianness n
italienskhed
The quality or characteristic of being Italian.

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ [ˈi.tɐ.li] [ˈɪ.tə.li] [ˈɪ.ɾə.li] [ˈɪhəli] [ˈɪʔəli] [ˈɪθ̠əli] pn
Italien
A country in Southern Europe. Official names: Italian Republic and Republic of Italy. Capital and largest city: Rome.

Ittoqqortoormiit n
Ittoqqortoormiit Scoresbysund
A settlement in Eastern Greenland.

Ivan /ɪˈvɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.vən/ /ˈivɑːn/ pn
Ivan
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ива́н (Iván).
A transliteration of the Macedonian male given name Иван (Ivan).

Ivanovo pn
Ivanovo
A city, the administrative center of Ivanovo Oblast, Russia.

Ivor pn
Ivar Iver
A en given name.

Izhevsk pn
Izjevsk
A city, the capital of Udmurtia, Russia.

J /d͡ʒeɪ/ J's JJ Js n
Kn
(card games) Abbreviation of jack.

Jabberwock pn
Kloppervok
A fantastical dreaded monster with flaming eyes.

Jack /d͡ʒæk/ Jacks pn
Jack
A en given name, also used as a pet form of John or more rarely, Jacob.
Jakob Jacob Jack
Ellipsis of Monterey Jack., a type of cheese.

Jack the Ripper pn
Jack the Ripper
A supposed individual who was an unidentified 19th century serial killer in England, who has become part of folklore.

Jackson /ˈd͡ʒæksən/ Jacksons pn
Jackson
The capital city of Mississippi, and one of the two county seats of Hinds County.

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jakob Jacob
(biblical character) One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh; was renamed to Israel.

Jacobin /ˈd͡ʒæk.ə.bɪn/ Jacobins n
parykdue
A breed of domestic pigeon (known for its feathered hood over its head).

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
A port in western Israel.

Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
jainisme
(philosophy) A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy

Jair /d͡ʒəˈiaɾ/ /d͡ʒəˈir/ /d͡ʒəˈiːə̯/ /d͡ʒəˈɜː/ /d͡ʒəˈɪəɹ/ /d͡ʒəˈɪə̯(r)/ /d͡ʒəˈɪə̯/ [d͡ʒəˈɪɚ̯] pn
Jair
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Jakarta
A province and capital city of Indonesia.

Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
An island and country in the Caribbean

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaicansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language.

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ Jamaicans n
jamaicaner
A person from Jamaica or of Jamaican descent.

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ Jameses pn
Jakob
(biblical) The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.
One of two Apostles, James the Greater and James the Less, often identified with James, brother of Jesus.

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Jan Mayen
An island in Norway in the Arctic Ocean.

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ Janes pn
Johanne
A en given name, the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century.

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ Januaries Januarys pn
januar glugmåned
The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February. Abbreviation: Jan or Jan.

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
(Roman god) The god of doorways, gates and transitions, and of beginnings and endings, having two faces looking in opposite directions.
A moon of Saturn.

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japan
A country and archipelago in East Asia

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japansk
Of, relating to, or derived from Japan, its people, language, or culture.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ Japanese Japaneses n
japaner japanere
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person living in or originating from Japan, or of Japanese ancestry.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
japansk
A language that is primarily spoken in East Asia and is the official language of Japan.

Japanese beetle Japanese beetles n
japanbille
A beetle of species Popillia japonica, with iridescent copper-colored elytra and green thorax and head, an invasive pest outside of Japan.

Japanese knotweed n
Japan-Pileurt
A large, herbaceous perennial plant, Fallopia japonica, native to Asia; it is a highly invasive colonizer outside of its native territory.

Japanese slipper Japanese slippers n
Japansk hjemmesko
A cocktail made from Midori, Cointreau, and lemon juice.

Japanese yew Japanese yews n
japansk taks
Taxus cuspidata

Jasmine Jasmines pn
Jasmin
A en given name

Java /ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
An island in the Indonesian Archipelago, Indonesia.
Java java
(computer language) An object-oriented, garbage-collected computer programming language.

Java Sea pn
Javahavet
A sea north of the island of Java in Indonesia and south of Borneo.

Java sparrow Java sparrows n
risfugl
Any of species Padda oryzivora of finches, native of Java, but very commonly kept as a cage bird.

JavaScript /ˈdʒɑː.və.skɹɪpt/ pn
JavaScript
(computer language) A scripting programming language most commonly used to add interactive features to webpages.

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ Javanese n
javaner javaneser
A person belonging to the Javanese people (one of the indigenous groups native to Java island).

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanesisk javansk
An indigenous language spoken by Javanese people.

Jeddah pn
Jeddah
A port city in Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia

Jehovah /d͡ʒə.ˈ hoʊ.və/ /d͡ʒə.ˈ həʊ.və/ pn
Jehova
(religion) The personal name of God in the Hebrew Scriptures; in Hebrew, יהוה

Jehovah's Witness Jehovah's Witnesses n
Jehovas vidne
A member of a monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jehovah's Witnesses pn
Jehovas Vidner
A monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jelgava pn
Jelgava
A town in central Latvia, the largest town in Semigallia.

Jenny /ˈd͡ʒɛni/ Jennies Jennys pn
Jenny
A en given name.

Jensenism pn
jensenisme
The belief that an individual's intelligence is largely due to heredity, including racial heritage.

Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Jeremias
(Abrahamism, biblical character) An ancient prophet, the author of the Book of Jeremiah, and of the Lamentations.
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Jeriko
A city in the West Bank, Palestine.

Jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ pn
Jersey
A dependency of the United Kingdom; the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel between France and England.

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ Jerusalems pn
Jerusalem
A city in the Holy Land between the Mediterranean Sea and Dead Sea, holy in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; the legal capital city of Israel.

Jerusalem artichoke Jerusalem artichokes n
jordskok
A variety of sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, native to North America, having yellow flower heads and edible tubers.

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛs.i/ Jesses pn
Isaj
(biblical character) The son of Obed and the father of king David.

Jessica /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ Jessicas pn
Jessica
A en given name.

Jesuit /ˈd͡ʒɛz(j)uɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛzuɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛʒuɪt/ Jesuits n
jesuit
(Catholicism) a member of the Society of Jesus

Jesuitic /ˌd͡ʒɛzjuˈɪtɪk/ more Jesuitic most Jesuitic adj
jesuitisk

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee held to be a prophet, teacher, the son of God, and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity; also called "Jesus Christ" by Christians. Held to be a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus Kristus
(Christianity, Islam, Baháʼí) Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee, held to be a prophet, teacher and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity. Also held to be a prophet in Islam and the Baháʼí Faith.

Jew /d͡ʒuː/ Jewes Jews n
jøde jødinde
A member or descendant of the Jewish people.

Jew's ear Jew's ears n
almindelig judasøre
A kind of edible fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae), growing on tree-trunks, formerly used for medicinal purposes.

Jew's harp Jew's harps n
jødeharpe mundharpe
A musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo “tongue” attached to a frame. This tongue is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note of constant pitch. Melodies can be created by changing the shape of the mouth and causing different overtones.

Jew-free adj
jødefri
free of Jews; without any Jews

Jewess Jewesses n
jødinde
(dated, or, humorous) A female Jew. [14th c.]

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ more Jewish most Jewish adj
jødisk
Of or relating to Jews, their ethnicity, religion, or culture.

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Jødiske autonome oblast
An autonomous oblast in the Far East of Russia.

Jimmy /ˈd͡ʒɪmi/ Jimmies Jimmys pn
Jimmy
A diminutive of the en given names James or Jim, also used as a formal given name.

Joachim /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Joakim
A en given name, always rare in English.

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Johanna
(biblical character) One of the women following Jesus.

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Job
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical character) A character in the Old Testament and the Qur'an, renowned for his patience.

Jobcentre Jobcentres n
jobcenter
(British) A government-funded agency that helps the unemployed to find work.

Joel /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Joel
A en given name.
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Joensuu pn
Joensuu
A city and municipality, the capital of the North Karelia region, in eastern Finland.

John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ Johns pn
Jens Johannes
A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.
Johannes Jens
(biblical) Persons of the Christian Bible: John the Baptist; and names possibly referring to one, two or three persons, frequently called "Saint": John the Apostle, John the Evangelist and John of Patmos (also called John the Divine or John the Theologian).
Johannesevangeliet
(biblical) The Gospel of St. John, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the fourth of the four gospels.
Johannes 1 2 3 Joh Johannesbrev
(biblical) One of the books in the New Testament of the Bible, the epistles of John (1 John, 2 John and 3 John).

John the Baptist pn
Johannes Døberen
A New Testament prophet who baptized Jesus and was subsequently executed by Herod Antipas.

Johnson /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/ Johnsons pn
Jensen
A common surname transferred from the given name. The second most common surname in the United States.
A number of townships in the United States, listed under Johnson Township.

Jolly Roger /ˌdʒɑli ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˌdʒɒli ˈɹɒdʒə/ Jolly Rogers n
sørøverflag
The traditional flag used on European and American pirate ships, and, more recently, by submarine crews, often pictured as a white skull and crossbones on a black field; the blackjack. [from early 18th c.]

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonas
A en given name.
(biblical character) A minor prophet who was cast into the sea and swallowed by a great fish.
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Jonathan /ˈd͡ʒɑnəθɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ Jonathans pn
Jonatan
(biblical character) A son of Saul, first mentioned in 1 Samuel.
Jonathan
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ Jordans pn
Jordan
A small town, the county seat of Garfield County, Montana.
The name of other rivers around the world, listed under Jordan River (disambiguation).
A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ Jordanians n
jordaner
A person from Jordan or of Jordanian descent.

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzɪf/ Josephs pn
Josef
(biblical character) Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob, by his wife Rachel.
The husband of Virgin Mary.
A en given name

Josephine /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefine Josephine
A en given name

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Josva
The sixth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name.

Juba pn
Juba
The capital city of South Sudan.

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ Judaisms pn
jødedom judaisme
An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ Judases n
judas Judas
A traitor; a person not to be trusted.

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
(biblical character) One of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities.
(biblical, archaic) Alternative form of Jude, the penultimate book of the Bible and its ascribed author, Jude the Apostle.

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judæa
Roman rendition of Judah. Used after the fall of the Davidic dynasty and through the period as part of the Roman Empire.

Judean /d͡ʒuˈdiː.ən/ more Judean most Judean adj
judæisk
Pertaining to Judea.

Judges pn
Dommerbogen
(book of the bible) The seventh book of the Old Testament, and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ pn
Judith
A en given name

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ Julias pn
Julie
A en given name.

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Julian
A en given name, from Iulius.
A en given name.

Juliana pn
Juliane
A en given name, Latin feminine form of Julianus, derivative of Julius.

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julie
One of the main characters of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Julius /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːləs/ Julii Juliuses pn
Julius
A en given name.

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ Julies Julys pn
juli
The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following June and preceding August. Abbreviation: Jul or Jul.

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒun/ /d͡ʒuːn/ Junes pn
juni
The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July. Abbreviation: Jun or Jun.

Juneau /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ Juneaus pn
Juneau
The capital city of Alaska, United States.

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] pn
Jupiter
(Roman god) The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn. As supreme god of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and appropriately called the god of light and sky.
A township in Kittson County, Minnesota, named after the planet.

Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace n
fredsdommer
A judicial officer with varying responsibilities depending on the jurisdiction.

Justus pn
Just
A en given name.

Jute /d͡ʒuːt/ /juːt/ Jutes n
jyde
A member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark that invaded England about the same time as the Angles and the Saxons in the beginning of the Middle Ages, but were eventually integrated by the time of the Norman Conquest.

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jylland
A peninsula in northwestern Europe, which belongs to Denmark (depending on the definition of the southern boundary also Germany).

Jutlander /ˈd͡ʒʌtlændəɹ/ Jutlanders n
jyde
A native or inhabitant of Jutland.

Jutlandic /d͡ʒʌtˈlændɪk/ more Jutlandic most Jutlandic adj
jysk
Of or pertaining to Jutland.

Jägerbomb /ˈjeɪɡɚˌbɑm/ Jägerbombs n
Jægerbombe
A cocktail of Jägermeister and Red Bull.

Jörmungandr /-mʊn-/ /-ˌɡænd-/ /ˈjɔɹmunˌɡɑndɹ̩/ pn
Midgårdsormen
(Norse mythology) The World Serpent or Midgard Serpent, an offspring of Loki, which is thrown into the ocean by Odin but grows to encircle the world, and is finally slain during Ragnarok by Thor, who then succumbs to its poisonous breath.

Jūrmala pn
Jūrmala
A resort city in the Vidzeme region, Latvia.

K /keɪ/ [kʰeɪ] Ks n
K
(baseball) Abbreviation of strikeout. On a baseball scorecard, a frontwards K signifies striking out while swinging the bat, while a backwards K signifies striking out while looking.

Kaaba /ˈkɑːbə/ pn
Ka'ba
(Islam) The nearly cubical stone temple in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam and site of the great hajj assembly.

Kabardino-Balkariya pn
Kabardino-Balkarien
A republic of Russia located in the Northern Caucasus mountains.

Kabballah pn
kabbala
(Judaism) A body of mystical Jewish teachings based on an esoteric reading of the Hebrew scriptures.

Kabul /kəˈbuːl/ /ˈkɑːbəl/ /ˈkɑːˌbʊl/ pn
Kabul
The capital and largest city of Afghanistan.

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ Kabyles n
kabyler
A member of a Berber ethnic group inhabiting Algeria and Tunisia, speaking the Kabyle language.

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ pn
kabylsk
A Northern Berber language of the Berber branch of the Afroasiatic language family, spoken by over 3,000,000 people in Algeria; native name Taqbaylit.

Kadiivka /kəˈdiːjɪvkə/ /kəˈdiːvkə/ pn
Kadijivka
A city, the administrative centre of the urban hromada of the same name in Alchevsk Raion, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1814, controlled by the Luhansk People’s Republic since 2014

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ more Kafkaesque most Kafkaesque adj
kafkask
Marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity.

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ Kaisers n
kejser
An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II.

Kalash n
kalashafolket
A Dardic indigenous group residing in the Chitral District of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. They speak the Kalasha language.

Kalashnikov /kəˈlæʃ.nɪˌkɒf/ /kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑf/ pn
kalasjnikov
A particular model of Russian assault rifle.

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
(Hinduism) A male demon, lord of Kali Yuga and the nemesis of Kalki, tenth avatar of Vishnu.

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ pn
Kaliningrad Königsberg
A city, the administrative center of Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, formerly called Königsberg.

Kalmykia pn
Kalmykien
A republic of Russia in the south-west of the country, with capital Elista.

Kaluga pn
Kaluga
A city, the administrative center of Kaluga Oblast, Russia.

Kama pn
Kama
A major river in Russia, the longest left tributary of the Volga.

Kamchatka pn
Kamtjatka
A long peninsula in the Far East of Russia, lying between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk.

Kampala /kæmˈpɑːlə/ /kɑːmˈpɑːlə/ pn
Kampala
The capital of, and largest city in, Uganda.

Kampuchea /kæmpəˈt͡ʃiːə/ pn
Kampuchea
Former name of Cambodia, used from 1975 to 1989.

Kannada /ˈkænədə/ /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
kannada
The Dravidian language that is the official language of the state of Karnataka, India.

Kansas /ˈkæn.zəs/ Kansases pn
Kansas
A state of the midwest United States. Capital: Topeka. Largest city: Wichita.

Kara Sea /ˌkɑːɹə ˈsiː/ pn
Karahavet
A part of the Arctic Ocean in north Russia. It is separated from the Barents Sea to the west by the Kara Strait and Novaya Zemlya, and the Laptev Sea to the east by the Severnaya Zemlya.

Karachay-Cherkessia pn
Karatjajevo-Tjerkessien
A republic of Russia, in the Caucasus. Capital: Cherkessk.

Karachi /kəˈrɑːt͡ʃi/ pn
Karachi
The largest city in Pakistan situated along the Arabian Sea, as well as the provincial capital of Sindh Province.

Karasjok pn
Karasjok
A village and municipality of Finnmark, in northern Norway.

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Karelen
A region to the north of Saint Petersburg in Russia and Finland.
Karelen Fjernkarelen Karelske Republik Østkarelen
An autonomous republic of Russia. Official name: Republic of Karelia.

Karelian adj
karelsk
Of, or pertaining to, Karelia or its people, culture or language.

Karelian Karelians n
kareler karelsk
Someone from Karelia.

Karelian pn
karelsk
A language closely related to Finnish, spoken in Karelia, Russia and Finland.

Karin /kəˈɹɪn/ /ˈkærɪn/ pn
Karin
A en given name.

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
A city and municipality, the administrative center of Karlovac County, in central Croatia.

Karlskrona pn
Karlskrona
A city in eastern Blekinge, Sweden.

Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
A state in southern India. Capital: Bangalore.

Kashmir /kæʃ.ˈmiɹ/ /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ pn
Kashmir
A region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, located between (and de facto divided between) China, India, and Pakistan.

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
kasjubisk
Of or relating to the Kashubian people and their language.

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ Kashubians n
kasjuber
A member of the Kashubian people; a person from Kashubia.

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
kasjubisk
A Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland.

Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Katmandu
The capital city of Nepal.

Kattegat pn
Kattegat
A body of water between Jutland and the Swedish mainland.

Katya pn
Katja
A en given name, equivalent to English Kate.

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
The second largest city of Lithuania.

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
kasakhisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kazakhstan, the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language.

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ Kazakhs n
kasakher
(countable) A person from Kazakhstan or of that descent.
kasakhisk
(uncountable) The national language of Kazakhstan.

Kazakh SSR /ˈkæzæk ˌɛsɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ /ˈkɑːzɑk ˌɛsɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
Kasakhiske SSR Kasakhiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Kazakhstan while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1920–1990).

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Kasakhstan
A country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kazan pn
Kazan
The capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
The highest mountain in Sweden.

Kemerovo pn
Kemerovo
An oblast of Russia in Siberia.

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʊki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Kentucky
A state of the United States. Capital: Frankfort; largest city: Louisville. Formally known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of four such states known as Commonwealths.

Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] pn
Kenya
A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of Kenya.

Kenyan adj
kenyansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people.

Kenyan Kenyans n
kenyaner
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent.

Kerch pn
Kertj
A port city in Crimea, internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, but de facto controlled by Russia.

Keynesian /ˈkeɪnziən/ more Keynesian most Keynesian adj
keynesiansk
(economics) Of or pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of John Maynard Keynes, as put forward in his book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, published in 1936 in response to the Great Depression of the 1930s, and extensively extended by a large body of followers before and after his death in 1946.

Keynesianism /ˈkeɪnziənɪz.m̩/ Keynesianisms n
keynesianisme
(economics) A prescriptive or normative economic stance according to which the state should actively stimulate economic growth and improve stability in the private sector through interest rates, taxation and public projects.

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
Khabarovsk
A krai of Russia, in the Russian Far East.

Khabarovsk Krai pn
Khabarovsk kraj
A krai of Russia, in the Russian Far East.

Khakassia pn
Khakasien
A republic of central south Russia. Official name: Republic of Khakassia. Capital: Abakan.

Khantia-Mansia pn
Khanty-Mansijskij
An autonomous okrug of Russia, located in Tyumen oblast, with capital Khanty-Mansiysk.

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Khanty-Mansijsk
A city, the administrative center of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia

Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Kharkiv
(city) An industrial city, the administrative centre of Kharkiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, in eastern Ukraine.

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartoum
The capital city of Sudan.

Khazaria pn
Khazarien
(historical) A polity, established in medieval Eurasia by Khazars, that occupied much of modern-day European Russia, western Kazakhstan, eastern Ukraine, Azerbaijan, large portions of the northern Caucasus, parts of Georgia, the Crimea, and northeastern Turkey.

Kherson /hɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /xɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ pn
Kherson
A port city, the administrative centre of Kherson raion, Kherson oblast, Ukraine, located on the Dnieper.
An oblast in southern Ukraine. Seat: Kherson.

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ Khmer Khmers n
khmer
A member of an ethnolinguistic group that constitutes most of the population of Cambodia.

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Khrusjtjov
English transliteration of the Russian surname Хрущёв; usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Nikita Khrushchev.

Kiel pn
Kiel
The capital city of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Kierkegaardian /ˌkɪəkəˈɡɑːdɪ.ən/ /ˌkɪɹkəˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ more Kierkegaardian most Kierkegaardian adj
kierkegaardiansk kierkegaardsk kierkegårdsk kirkegaardsk
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) or his existentialist philosophy.

Kievan Rus pn
Gardarige Kievriget Kievrus Kievrusland
(historical) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Kigali pn
Kigali
The capital city of Rwanda.

Kihnu pn
Kihnu
An island in the Gulf of Riga, the seventh largest island of Estonia.

Kim /kɪm/ Kims pn
Kim
A en given name
A en given name.

King Arthur pn
Kong Arthur
A legendary king of Britain, said to have led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century.

King Charles Land pn
Kong Karls Land
A group of islands east of Svalbard.

Kingdom Hall Kingdom Halls n
Rigssal Jehovas Vidners Rigssal
A place where Jehovah's Witnesses meet for fellowship and worship.

Kingdom of Bahrain pn
Kongeriget Bahrain
The official name of Bahrain.

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Kongeriget Belgien
The official name of Belgium.

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Kongeriget Cambodja
The official name of Cambodia.

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Kongeriget Danmark
The official name of Denmark, including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Kingdom of England pn
Kongeriget England
A kingdom in western Europe, until the foundation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain on 1 May 1707.

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Kongeriget Storbritannien

Kingdom of Heaven pn
himmerige Guds rige gudsrige himmerig
(Christianity) A concept of heaven as a hierarchical dominion with God at the top and a court of saints, archangels and angels.

Kingdom of Italy pn
Kongeriget Italien

Kingdom of Lesotho pn
Kongeriget Lesotho
The official name of Lesotho.

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Kongeriget Marokko
The official name of Morocco.

Kingdom of Norway pn
Kongeriget Norge
The official name of Norway.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Kongeriget Saudi-Arabien
The official name of Saudi Arabia.

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Kongeriget Skotland
A kingdom in western Europe, until the foundation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain on the First of May 1707.

Kingdom of Spain pn
Kongeriget Spanien
The official name of Spain.

Kingdom of Swaziland pn
Kongeriget Swaziland
The official name of Eswatini until 19 April 2018.

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Kongeriget Sverige
The official name of Sweden.

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Kongeriget Thailand
The official name of Thailand.

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Kongeriget Nederlandene
A monarchy consisting of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.

Kings pn
Første Kongebog Anden Kongebog
One of the various books called Kings in the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Kingston /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ pn
Kingston
The capital and largest city of Jamaica; it is also the capital of its eponymous parish.

Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃɑːsə/ pn
Kinshasa
The capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), in the western part of the country on the Congo River.

Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Kiribati
A country consisting mostly of the Gilbert Islands archipelago, located in Micronesia in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Kiribati. Capital and largest city: South Tarawa.

Kiribatian adj
kiribatisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati, the Kiribatian people or language.

Kiribatian Kiribatians n
kiribatier
A person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent.

Kirkenes pn
Kirkenes
A town in Norway

Kirov pn
Kirov
A city, the administrative center of Kirov Oblast, Russia.

Kirovohrad pn
Kirovograd Kirovohrad
Former name of Kropyvnytskyi.
Kirovohrad province (oblast), in central Ukraine.

Klaipėda pn
Klaipėda
The capital city of Klaipėda County, Lithuania.

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingonsk
An artificial language created by Marc Okrand for the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Klyazma /kliˈazmə/ /ˈkljazmə/ pn
Kljazma
A river wholly within Russia, originating near Solnechnogorsk (Moscow Oblast) in the Moscow Uplands, whence it flows into and through Vladimir Oblast, approximately delineating its border with Ivanovo Oblast from near Repniki to near Mstyora, before returning to Vladimir’s interior, and thereafter approximately delineating its border with Nizhny Novgorod Oblast from near the point at which the river is bridged by the Volga Highway (E22) to its confluence with the Oka, whereof it forms a left tributary.

Kodiak bear /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ Kodiak bears n
alaskabjørn kodiakbjørn
The largest brown bear, Ursus arctos middendorffi, found on Kodiak Island off the south coast of Alaska, United States.

Kohtla-Järve pn
Kohtla-Järve
A city and municipality in northeastern Estonia.

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
koine
The “common” Greek language that developed and flourished between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E. (the time of the Roman Empire), and from which Modern Greek descended. It was based on the Attic and Ionian dialects of Ancient Greek.

Kola Peninsula pn
Kolahalvøen
A peninsula in Murmansk Oblast, in the far north of Russia. It borders upon the Barents Sea on the north and the White Sea on the east and south.

Kolyma /kəlɪˈma/ pn
Kolyma
A river in the far north-eastern area of Russia.

Komi /ˈkoʊmi/ Komi Komis n
Komi
A member of an ethnic group chiefly consisting of Komi speakers and descendants of Komi speakers who don't speak the language.

Komi /ˈkoʊmi/ pn
Komi
A Finno-Ugric language currently spoken by 200,000 to 400,000 people, depending on source and definition of "speaker", in northeastern European part of Russia.
A republic of Russia. Official name: Komi Republic.

Komi-Permyak pn
komipermjakisk
A Permic language in the Finno-Ugric branch of the Uralic language family, smaller of the two main regional varieties (ISO 639-3 language code: koi) of the pluricentrical Komi language, the other variety being Komi-Zyrian. It's the standard language of Komi people in Komi-Permyak Okrug.

Komodo dragon /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ Komodo dragons n
komodovaran
Varanus komodoensis, an endangered species of monitor lizard native to certain Indonesian islands east of Java, the world's largest lizard, growing to 10 feet or 3 meters, known for its ability to kill prey with its septic saliva.

Komsomolsk pn
Komsomolsk ved Amur Komsomolsk-na-Amure
A city in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, on the Amur river; in full, Komsomolsk-na-Amure or Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] Koreas pn
Korea
A nation and peninsula in East Asia. Now divided into two sovereign states, commonly called South Korea and North Korea.

Korea Strait pn
Koreastrædet
A strait between Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan.

Korean /kəˈɹi.ən/ /kəˈɹiːən/ adj
koreansk koreanskt
Of or relating to the Asian Peninsula comprising North Korea and South Korea.

Korean /kəˈɹi.ən/ /kəˈɹiːən/ Koreans n
Koreaner koreaner
(countable) A native or resident in North Korea or South Korea, or a person of Korean descent.

Korean Peninsula pn
Koreahalvøen
A peninsula in eastern Asia containing North Korea and South Korea.

Korean studies n
koreanologi koreastudier
(humanities) An academic discipline that includes the study of literature written in the Korean language, Korean linguistics, and Korean sociolinguistics.

Kosovan more Kosovan most Kosovan adj
kosovansk kosovoalbansk
From, of, or pertaining to Kosovo or its people, culture or language.

Kosovan Kosovans n
kosovar kosovoalbaner
A person from, or with ties to, Kosovo.

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
A partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Kosovo. Capital and largest city: Pristina. Considered by the Republic of Serbia to be one of its two autonomous provinces.
One of five administrative districts of the above region as viewed by the Serbian government.

Kraken /-kɪn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.kən/ /ˈkɹæ.kən/ /ˈkɹɑː.kən/ pn
Kraken
(Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.

Krasnodar pn
Krasnodar
A city, the administrative center of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, called Yekaterinodar before December 1920.

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
A city, the administrative center of Krasnoyarsk Krai in Siberia, Russia.

Kremlin /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Kreml
The Moscow Kremlin; a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia that serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.
(metonym) The Russian or Soviet government.

Kremlinologist Kremlinologists n
kremlolog
A person involved in Kremlinology.

Kremlinology n
kremlologi
(politics) The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the USSR.

Kristianstad pn
Christiansstad
A city in north-eastern Scania, southern Sweden.

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
The capital city of Malaysia, located in the federal territory of the same name.

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kuban
(by extension) a geographic region of Southern Russia surrounding the Kuban River, on the Black Sea between the Don Steppe, Volga delta and the Caucasus.

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ Kurds n
kurder
A member of the linguistically and culturally distinct people who speak Kurdish and mainly inhabit those parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria sometimes known as Kurdistan.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
kurdisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
kurdisk
Family of Indo-Iranian languages of Kurdistan (in the Mesopotamia region, from the Zagros of mid-western Iran to the eastern extension of the chain of the Taurus Mountains).

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistan
A region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds. It encompasses parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria.

Kurgan pn
Kurgan
A city, the administrative center of Kurgan Oblast, Russia. Originally called Tsaryovo Gorodishche (Russian Царёво Городи́ще n (Carjóvo Gorodíšče)) (1662-1782).

Kuril Islands pn
Kurilerne
An archipelago between Japan and Kamchatka, Russia, separating the Sea of Okhotsk from the north Pacific Ocean.

Kursk /ˈkɜɹsk/ /ˈkʊəɹsk/ pn
Kursk
A city in Kursk Oblast, the administrative centre of Kursky Raion and Kursk Oblast, Central Federal District, Russia, first mentioned in 1032, scene in 1943 of the largest battle in human history.

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: State of Kuwait. Capital: Kuwait City.

Kuwaiti Kuwaitis n
kuwaiter
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent.

Kven Kvens n
kvensk
A person of Finnish descent living in North Norway.

Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Kiev
The capital city of Ukraine and the administrative centre of Kyiv Oblast.

Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
A prefecture of Japan.

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirgisisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language.

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ Kyrgyz n
kirgiser
member of a Turkic people living primarily in Kyrgyzstan
member of a Siberian Turkic people now known as Khakas

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirgisisk
The Western Turkic language of Kyrgyz people.

Kyrgyz Republic pn
Kirgisiske Republik
The official name of Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyz SSR /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz ˌɛsɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz ˌɛsɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
Kirgisiske SSR Kirgisiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Abbreviation of Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic.

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirgisistan Kirgisien
A country in Central Asia, bordering on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. Official name: Kyrgyz Republic. Capital: Bishkek.

Kyzyl pn
Kyzyl
The capital city of Tuva, Russia

Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɛɹk/<a:rhotic> /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɜːk/<a:non-rhotic> /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
(historical) The former capital of East Prussia, Germany, now Kaliningrad, Russia.

L-shaped adj
L-formet
Shaped like the letter L or its mirror image

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
LGBT
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or relating to these groups as a collective.

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
LOL lol
(Internet slang, text messaging) Lots of laughs. (occasionally used)

La Pérouse Strait pn
La Pérouse-strædet
A strait dividing the Russian island of Sakhalin in the north from the Japanese island of Hokkaido, and connecting the Sea of Japan on the west with the Sea of Okhotsk on the east.

LaVeyan Satanism pn
LaVey satanisme
The atheistic religion of the Church of Satan, which is characterized by materialism and rejects all things supernatural, such as body and soul dualism and the concept of life after death.

Labrador /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ pn
labrador
The mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, in Eastern Canada.
(chiefly, historical) The geographical region including Labrador in sense 1, as well as neighbouring regions of what is now the province of Quebec.
A surname from Spanish.

Labrador tea /ˈlæb.ɹə.dɔː(ɹ) ti/ Labrador teas n
pors
Any of three Rhododendron species (R. tomentosum, R. groenlandicum, or R. neoglandulosum).

Laconia /ləˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Lakonien
A region in the southern Peloponnese, Greece, which has had Sparta as its capital for over 3,000 years.

Ladoga pn
Ladoga
A freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast in northwestern Russia, not far from Saint Petersburg. It is the largest lake in Europe.

Lahti Lahtis pn
Lahti
A city and municipality, the capital of Päijänne Tavastia, Finland.

Lake Constance pn
Bodensøen
A lake on the Rhine located at the intersection of Germany (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg), Switzerland (St. Gallen, Thurgau and Schaffhausen) and Austria (Vorarlberg). It consists of two parts, the Obersee in the east and northwest (Überlinger See) and the much smaller Untersee in the west.

Lake Erie pn
Lake Erie
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Geneva pn
Genevesøen Genfersøen
A large lake in Europe, mainly in Switzerland, but with most of its southern shore in France; the city of Geneva is situated at its south-west end.

Lake Huron pn
Lake Huron
One of the Great Lakes of North America. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Malar pn
Mälaren
The third-largest lake in Sweden.

Lake Michigan pn
Lake Michigan
One of the Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Michigan-Huron pn
Lake Michigan-Huron
One of the Great Lakes of North America. Hydrologically a single lake, its two basins are traditionally counted as separate lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Lake Mälaren pn
Mälaren
The third-largest lake in Sweden.

Lake Ontario pn
Lake Ontario
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Superior pn
Øvre sø
A lake in North America; the largest of the Great Lakes and second largest lake and largest freshwater lake in the world by area.

Lake Victoria pn
Victoriasøen
The largest lake in Africa, with shoreline in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania; one of the African Great Lakes.

Lamentations pn
Klagesangene
(book of the bible) a book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Opgående sols land
(periphrasis) Japan (a country in Asia).

Landeshauptmann n
delstatsformand
The gubernatorial title of the head of government of an Austrian state and the Italian autonomous provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino, corresponding to the title of minister-president or premier.

Landtag Landtage Landtags n
landdag
A representative assembly or parliament in German-speaking countries, with some legislative authority.

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ Lao Laos n
laotisk
(uncountable) The official language of Laos that is closely related to Thai.

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laokoon
(Greek mythology) A Trojan priest of Poseidon (or Apollo, depending on the author), whose rules he had defied (or whom he had otherwise offended), who tried to warn his fellow citizens against the Trojan horse. He was killed for this, along with his two sons, by giant snakes sent by Minerva (or Poseidon, or Apollo).

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Capital: Vientiane.

Lapland pn
Lapland
The northern parts of Scandinavia and Finland with the Kola Peninsula in Russia, traditionally inhabited by the Sami people.
A region in northern Finland.

Lapland longspur Lapland longspurs n
lapværling
Calcarius lapponicus, a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae.

Lappeenranta pn
Lappeenranta
A city and municipality of South Karelia, in southeastern Finland.

Laptev Sea pn
Laptevhavet
A marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, located between the eastern coast of Siberia, the Taimyr Peninsula, the Severnaya Zemlya and the New Siberian Islands. The Kara Sea lies to the west, the East Siberian Sea to the east.

Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Laputa
A fictional flying island in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726).

Larry /ˈleɹi/ /ˈlæɹi/ /ˈlɛɹi/ pn
Lars Lasse
A diminutive of the en given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.

Last Supper pn
Den sidste nadver
(Christianity) The Passover meal that Jesus ate with his disciples on the night before his death.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
latinsk romersk
Of or relating to Latin: the language spoken in ancient Rome and other cities of Latium.
Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets.
Of or relating to the customs and people descended from the ancient Romans and their Empire.
latinsk latinamerikansk
Of or from Latin America or of Latin American culture.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins n
latiner
romer
(historical) A person native to ancient Rome or its Empire.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins pn
latin latinsk
(uncountable) The language of the ancient Romans, other Latins and of the Roman Catholic church, especially Classical Latin.

Latin America pn
Latinamerika
Those parts of the Americas which speak Spanish, Portuguese, French or Creoles based on them, which are Latin-derived languages: South America, Central America, Mexico, and most islands of the Caribbean.

Latin American adj
latinamerikansk
Of or relating to Latin America, its people, or its culture.

Latin alphabet Latin alphabets n
latinske alfabet
The 26-letter alphabet consisting of the following letters (presented in majuscule and minuscule pairs):

Latinization /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ Latinizations n
latinisering
The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin; including translating into Latin.

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Letland
A country in North Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Latvia.

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ adj
lettisk letlandsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Latvia, the Latvian people or the Latvian language.

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ Latvians n
lettisk
(uncountable) The official language of Latvia; Lettish.
lette lettisk
(countable) A person from Latvia or of Latvian descent.

Latvian SSR pn
Lettiske SSR Lettiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, the name of Latvia while it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (1940–1941 and 1944–1991).

Lauenburg pn
Lauenborg
A city in Schleswig-Holstein which served as a waypoint on the Old Salt Route and is the southern terminus of the Elbe-Lübeck Canal; its surrounding lands.
The District of Duchy of Lauenburg, a district in Schleswig-Holstein.
Lauenborg Lauenburg
A city in Pomerania: Former name of Lębork.

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
A en given name.

Laurasia pn
Laurasien
(geology) A supercontinent which included most of the landmasses which make up today's continents of the Northern Hemisphere.

Laurel and Hardy /ˈlɒɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑɹ.di/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ pn
Gøg og Gokke

Laurence /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ Laurences pn
Lars
A en given name

Law of Jante /ˈjæntə/ pn
janteloven
A social code in Scandinavian countries that opposes individualism, ambition and vanity.

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lazarus
(biblical) Lazarus of Bethany, a man supposedly raised from the dead by Jesus Christ and later (Christianity) revered as a saint.
(biblical) A beggar in a parable by Jesus Christ, traditionally (Christianity) believed to have been a leper and often conflated with Lazarus of Bethany.
(rare) A en given name.

Lazio pn
Lazio
An administrative region of Italy, situated in the central peninsular section of the country with Rome as its capital. It corresponds to ancient Latium.

Le Havre /lə ˈhɑː(ɹ)v/ /lə ˈhɑːvɹə/ pn
Le Havre
A city and major port beside the mouth of the River Seine in Seine-Maritime department, Normandy, northern France.

League of Nations pn
Folkeforbund Folkeforbundet
An international organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War. Its goals included disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation, diplomacy and improving global quality of life. The predecessor of the United Nations.

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Lea
(biblical character) The elder daughter of Laban, sister to Rachel, and first wife of Jacob.

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
Det skæve tårn i Pisa
A famous bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa, known for its irregular lean.

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ Lebanese n
libaneser
(chiefly, in the plural) A person from Lebanon or of Lebanese descent.

Lebanese Republic pn
Republikken Libanon
Official name of Lebanon.

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ Lebanons pn
Libanon
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Lebanese Republic. Capital: Beirut. Also (especially formerly) known as "the Lebanon".
A mountain range in the country of Lebanon, Western Asia.

Lena /ˈli.na/ /ˈlɛ.nə/ pn
Lene
A en given name.

Lenin pn
Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a Russian revolutionary and politician.

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Leningrad
(historical) Saint Petersburg, a major city in Russia, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ Leninisms n
leninisme
A political ideology developed by Vladimir Lenin that proposes the establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat led by a revolutionary vanguard party, as the political prelude to the establishment of communism.

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ more Leninist most Leninist adj
leninistisk leninist
Of or relating to Leninism.

Lent /lɛnt/ Lents n
faste
(Christianity) A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ Leos n
løve
Someone with a Leo star sign

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Leo Løven
A en given name, borne by numerous saints and 13 popes.
Løven
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the stars Regulus and Denebola.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the Lion, ruled by the Sun and covering July 23 - August 22 (tropical astrology) or August 16 - September 15 (sidereal astrology).

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Lennart
A surname transferred from the given name.

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Kingdom of Lesotho. Capital: Maseru.

Lesser Armenia pn
Lillearmenien
(historical, non-standard) Synonym of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia

Lesser Poland pn
Lillepolen
Ellipsis of Lesser Poland Voivodeship or Lesser Poland Province. A voivodeship of Poland

Leto Letos pn
Leto
(uncountable, Greek mythology) Leto, in Greek mythology, the mother of Apollo and Artemis.

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levanten
The countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea, namely Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Cyprus (and sometimes, especially in a historical context, also including Turkey and Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire).

Levi /ˈliː.vaɪ/ pn
Levi
(biblical character) The third son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Tredje Mosebog
The third of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible; the third book in the Torah.

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ Leyden jars n
Leydens flaske leydnerflaske
(electrical engineering, historical) A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate static electricity between two electrodes.

Liberia /laɪˈbɪə̯.ri.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Liberia
The provincial capital of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ Libras n
vægt
Someone with a Libra star sign

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Vægten
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
(astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).

Libreville pn
Libreville
The capital city of Gabon.

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libyen
(historical) Africa; that is, the part of North Africa known in classical antiquity.

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libysk
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya.

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ Libyans n
libyer
A person from Libya or of Libyan descent.

Lie group Lie groups n
Liegruppe
(topology) Any group that is a smooth manifold and whose group operations are differentiable.

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
A microstate in Central Europe. Official name: Principality of Liechtenstein. Capital: Vaduz.

Liepāja pn
Liepāja
A city and port in the Kurzeme region, on the west coast of Latvia.

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Ligurien Liguria
An administrative region of northwest Italy.

Ligurian more Ligurian most Ligurian adj
ligurisk
Of or pertaining to Liguria.

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Lillian Lilian
A en given name.

Lilongwe /ləˈlɑŋwi/ /lɪˈlɒŋw(e)ɪ/ /lɪˈlɔŋweɪ/ pn
Lilongwe
A city, the capital city of Malawi.

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
The capital city of Peru.

Limburgish pn
limburgsk
A Germanic language or dialect continuum spoken near the common border between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Limousin /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ pn
Limousin
A former region in France; since 2016, part of the region of New Aquitaine.

Lincoln /ˈlɪŋkən/ Lincolns n
Lincoln
A brand of American automobile.

Lincoln /ˈlɪŋkən/ Lincolns pn
Lincoln
A city in Talladega County, Alabama, named after Benjamin Lincoln.
A city in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, named after Abraham Lincoln.

Lionheart pn
Løvehjerte
The nickname of Richard I of England.

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lissabon
A port city on the Iberian Peninsula, at the mouth of the Tagus River on the Atlantic Ocean; capital city of Portugal.

Lithuania /lɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Litauen
A country in northeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika).

Lithuania Minor pn
Lille Litauen Preussisk Litauen
An ethnographic region of Lithuania, located in the west of the country, south-west of Samogitia.

Lithuanian /lɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ more Lithuanian most Lithuanian adj
litauisk
Of or relating to Lithuania.

Lithuanian /lɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ Lithuanians n
litauisk
(uncountable) The main language of Lithuania.
litauer
(countable) A person living in or coming from Lithuania.

Lithuanian SSR pn
Litauiske SSR Litauiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Lithuania while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1940–1991, name changed in 1990).

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Rødhætte lille Rødhætte
A fairy tale about a young girl who walks through the forest to visit her grandmother and encounters the Big Bad Wolf (or another vicious wolf, or werewolf in archaic versions).
The girl who is the protagonist and title character in this story.

Little Russia pn
Lillerusland
(historical) The former Imperial Russian administrative subdivisions in north central Ukraine.

Liturgy of the Hours n
tidebøn
(Catholicism) A liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours obligatory to all Catholic bishops, priests, and transitional deacons and composed of psalms, hymns, and readings but lacking the eucharist.

Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Livland
(historic) A historical region in the Baltic, south of the Gulf of Finland, now divided and constituting southern Estonia and northern Latvia.

Livonian adj
livisk
Pertaining to Livonia or Livonians.

Livonian Livonians n
liver
A person from Livonia.

Livonian pn
livisk
A Finno-Ugric language spoken in Latvia.

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Ljubljana
The capital city of Slovenia.

Loch Ness pn
Loch Ness
A lake in the Great Glen of Scotland, United Kingdom, the second largest in Britain, and with a maximum depth of 226 metres. It is the alleged home of the Loch Ness monster, Nessie.

Loch Ness monster pn
Loch Ness-uhyre
(cryptozoology) A large creature believed by some to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. It is said to have a long neck and one or more humps that protrude from the water.

Logos pn
Ordet
(Christianity) The Word of God as incarnate in Jesus Christ, or as identified with the second person of the Trinity; Jesus; God the Son; Word of God.

Loire /ləˈwɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈlwɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Loire
The longest river in France.

Loki /ˈloʊki/ /ˈləʊki/ pn
Loke
(Norse mythology) The god of mischief and trickery; growing progressively evil, he kills Balder, and is bound until Ragnarok, the end of the world.

Lolland pn
Lolland
The fourth-largest island of Denmark, located in the Baltic Sea.

Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardiet
An administrative region in northern Italy, where its capital and the largest city Milan is founded in the Po Valley.

Lomé /loʊˈmeɪ/ pn
Lomé
The capital city of Togo.

London /ˈlʊn.dən/ /ˈlʌ.nən/ /ˈlʌn.dən/ Londons pn
London
A former administrative county in England, created in 1889 from parts of Kent, Middlesex and Surrey, and merged into Greater London in 1965.
A city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, with a population of approximately 300,000.

London Underground pn
London Underground
The London underground railway system.

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ Londoners n
londoner
A person from, or an inhabitant of, London.

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
The largest settlement in Svalbard.

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords n
lord
An additional title added to denote the dignity of certain high officials, such as the "Lord Mayors" of major cities in the British Commonwealth

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords pn
Herre Herren
(Christianity) God the Father; the Godhead.
(Christianity) Jesus Christ, God the Son.

Lord's Prayer pn
fadervor
The prayer which, according to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus Christ taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount.

Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction Lorentz-Fitzgerald contractions n
længdeforkortelse
The decrease in length of a moving object in the direction of motion, measurable only at relativistic speeds.

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorraine Lothringen
A former administrative region and former duchy in eastern France; since 2016 part of the region of Grand Est.

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
A city and port, the county seat of Los Angeles County, the largest city in California, and the 2nd largest in the United States, famed for being the center of the American film industry.

Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ Louises pn
Ludvig
A en given name.
(uncommon) A en given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ /ləˈwiːz/ pn
Louise
A municipality of Manitoba, Canada.

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ləˌwiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiana
A state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. Capital: Baton Rouge. Largest city: New Orleans.
(historical) A vast territory in central North America:

Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ pn
Louvre
A famous art museum and former royal palace in Paris, France.

Low German n
plattysk nedertysk nedersaksisk
(linguistics) Any of a number of West Germanic languages, primarily spoken in northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, that did not undergo the High German consonant shift; the group thereof.

Low Saxon pn
nedersaksisk
A group of related dialects of Low German, spoken in northern Germany and parts of the Netherlands, formerly also in Denmark.

Lower Austria pn
Niederösterreich
The northeasternmost state of Austria, with its capital in Sankt Pölten.

Lower Saxony pn
Niedersachsen Nedersaksen
A component state of Germany, in existence since 1946

Ltd. n
ApS

Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Lukian
A sophist who was of Syrian origin.

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ /ˈluːsɪˌfər/ [ˈɫʉu̯ːsɪˌfɝ] pn
Lucifer
(biblical) The King of Babylon who was compared to the planet Venus in first the Wycliffe version then the King James Version of Isaiah 14:12; it is unclear whether this verse refers to a specific king or to a representation of the entire line of kings of Babylon.

Luciferianism n
luciferianisme
A belief system that venerates the essential characteristics identified with Lucifer.

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia
A surname from Old French derived from place names in Normandy based on a male personal name, from Latin Lucius.

Ludo n
ludo
A children's board game in which tokens are moved around a board.

Luhansk /luːˈhænsk/ /luːˈhɑːnsk/ pn
Lugansk Luhansk
(city) A city, the administrative capital of Luhansk Raion, Luhansk Oblast, in the Donbas region, in eastern Ukraine, former administrative capital of the eponymous provonce.

Luke /luːk/ /lɪu̯k/ /lʉk/ pn
Lukas
A en given name
Luke the Evangelist, an early Christian credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
An English surname originating as a patronymic, a variant of Luck.
Lukasevangeliet Lukas
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Luke, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the third of the four gospels.

Lule Sami pn
lulesamisk
A Finno-Ugric language spoken in parts of Norway and Sweden.

Lusaka /luːˈsɑːkə/ pn
Lusaka
The capital city of Zambia.

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ more Lutheran most Lutheran adj
luthersk lutheransk
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ Lutherans n
lutheraner
(Christianity) A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.

Lutheranism n
lutheranisme
The Christian denomination based on the beliefs and doctrines developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers.

Lutsk pn
Lutsk
A city and raion of Volyn Oblast, Ukraine

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxembourg Luxemburg Luxemborg
A small country in Western Europe. Official name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Capital and largest city: Luxembourg.
One of the twelve cantons of the country of Luxembourg, which includes its capital city.
Luxembourg
A province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The capital city of Luxembourg.

Luxembourger /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡə/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɚ/ Luxembourgers n
luxemburger luxembourger
A person from the independent Grand Duchy of Luxembourg or of Luxembourgish descent.

Luzon /ˈluˌzɔn/ pn
Luzon
The largest island in the Philippines.

Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Lviv
A city and raion, the administrative centre of Lviv Oblast, in western Ukraine.

Lycia /ˈlɪsi.ə/ /ˈlɪʃi.ə/ /ˈlɪʃə/ pn
Lykien
(historical) An ancient region and Roman province in the southwest of Asia Minor, between Caria and Pamphylia.

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lydia Lydien
(Biblical) A woman converted by St. Paul; presumably named for ancestry or residence in Lydia.
Lydia
A en given name.

Lyme disease n
Borrelia
(disease) Infection by one of three or more subspecies of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by four species of tick in genus Ixodes. Symptoms include a rash followed by fever, joint pain, and headaches.

Lyon pn
Lyon
The third largest city in France; capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Læsø pn
Læsø
An island and municipality of Denmark, in the Kattegat.

Lübeckian adj
lybsk
Of or pertaining to Lübeck.

MMR MMRs n
MFR
(uncountable, uncommon) Initialism of measles, mumps, and rubella.

MP3 player MP3 players n
mp3-afspiller
An electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format and, in many cases, files in some other formats, as well as including a radio function.

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Macao
A special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, west of Hong Kong, previously under Portuguese control.

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Makedonien
An ancient Greek kingdom, located to the north of Thessaly, comprising the Greek city of Thessaloniki and its surroundings.
Makedonien Græsk Makedonien
A geographical region which includes the Republic of North Macedonia, the Greek region of Macedonia, the Pirin region of Bulgaria, and small parts of Albania and Serbia.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
makedonsk
Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ Macedonians n
makedoner makedonier
(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmæk.jəˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ more Machiavellian most Machiavellian adj
machiavellistisk
Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.
Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.

Maclaurin polynomial Maclaurin polynomials n
Maclaurinpolynomium
(math) A truncated Maclaurin series; the sum of the first n terms of a Maclaurin series.

Maclaurin series Maclaurin series n
Maclaurinrække
(calculus) Any Taylor series that is centred at 0 (i.e., for which the origin is the reference point used to derive the series from its associated function); for a given infinitely differentiable complex function \textstyle f, the power series \textstyle f(0)+\frac {f'(0)}{1!}x+ \frac{f(0)}{2!}x^2+ \frac{f(0)}{3!}x^3+ \cdots = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{f^{(n)}(0)}{n!} \, x^{n}.

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagaskar
An island and country off the east coast of Africa. Official name: Republic of Madagascar. Capital: Antananarivo.

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ /məˈdɹɑːs/ pn
Madras
Former name of Chennai, the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, India.
A city, the county seat of Jefferson County, Oregon, United States.

Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
A province of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Capital: Madrid.

Magadan pn
Magadan
An oblast in far eastern Russia.

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Magdalene
A en given name

Maggie /ˈmæɡi/ pn
Grete Grethe Merete Meta Mette
A diminutive of the en given name Margaret.

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ /ˈmʌɡɹəb/ pn
Maghreb
A region of North Africa. Northwest Africa, the region of Africa north of the Sahara and west of the Nile. The lands of the Maghreb are generally considered to be the coastal plains of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and western Libya.

Magi /ˈmeɪd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmæ-/ pn
de hellige tre konger de tre vise mænd
(Christianity) Chiefly preceded by the (three): the wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior, but the Bible does not state how many there were or their names).

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] Magna Cartas Magnae Cartae Magnæ Cartæ pn
Magna Carta
(historical) A charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215, which is one of the bases of English constitutional tradition; a physical copy of this charter, or a later version.

Magnus /ˈmæɡnəs/ pn
Magnus Mogens
A en given name of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.

Mahlon pn
Maklon
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ pn
Maine
A state of the United States; probably named for the province in France. Capital: Augusta. Largest city: Portland.

Majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.sti/ pronoun
majestæt
a term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
An island in the Mediterranean; largest of the Balearic Islands.

Malabo pn
Malabo
The capital city of Equatorial Guinea.

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malachis
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(biblical character) A minor prophet.
Alternative spelling of Malachy

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ Malagasies Malagasy n
malagassisk
(uncountable) The languages of Madagascar or of the Malagasy people, when considered to be one language.

Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Malawi.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malajisk malaysisk
Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ Malays n
malajisk malaysisk
malaj malaysier
(countable) A person of Malay ancestry, referring to a diverse group of Austronesian peoples inhabiting the Malay archipelago and Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia.

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
malayalam
A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malaysia
A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

Maldives /-divz/ /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ ; pn
Maldiverne
An archipelago and country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Official name: Republic of Maldives. Capital: Malé.

Maldivian Maldivians n
maldiver
(countable) A person from the Maldives or of Maldivian descent.

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Mali.

Malmö /ˈmalməʊ/ /ˈmɑlmoʊ/ /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlməʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmø
A city in Scania, Sweden; the third-largest city in the country, located on the south-west coast.

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɒl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
An island country in Southern Europe. Capital: Valletta.
The archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea composing the country.
The largest island in the Maltese Archipelago.
A small city, the county seat of Phillips County, Montana, United States.

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ Maltese Malteses n
malteser maltesisk
(mostly, in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ pn
maltesisk
The Semitic language of Malta.

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Malé
The capital city of the Maldives.

Mameluke /ˈmamɪl(j)uːk/ /ˈmæməˌluk/ Mamelukes n
mameluk
(historical) A member of various military regimes in the Middle East established and run by freed white slave soldiers, mainly from the Eurasian steppe or the Caucasus; in particular, those who formed a ruling caste in Egypt from 1250 until 1812 and in Syria from 1260 until 1516.

Man pn
menneske
The genus Homo.

Managua pn
Managua
The capital and largest city of Nicaragua.

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Manama
A city, the capital city of Bahrain.

Manchukuo /mænˈt͡ʃʊəkuːəʊ/ pn
Manchukuo
A puppet state of Imperial Japan, existing from 1932 to 1945, conceived as a purported Manchu nation-state under the restored Qing dynasty. Capital: Hsinking (Changchun).

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manchuriet
(historical) The area traditionally inhabited by the Manchu people and their Jurchen predecessors, in modern China and Russia.

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ more Manchurian most Manchurian adj
manchurisk
Pertaining to Manchuria.

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ Manchurians n
manchurisk manchurer
An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

Mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarin
Standard Mandarin, an official language of China and Taiwan, and one of four official languages in Singapore; Putonghua, Guoyu or Huayu.

Manichaeism /mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
manikæisme
(religion) A syncretic, dualistic religion that combines elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.

Manila /mɐˈni.lɐ/ /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manila
The capital city of the Philippines; regional capital of Metro Manila, in the island of Luzon.

Manila hemp n
Manila Manilahamp manilahamp
The fibre of the abaca.

Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
A province in Western Canada.

Manson /ˈmænsən/ Mansons pn
Magnusen Mangussen
A surname transferred from the given name.

Manx shearwater Manx shearwaters n
almindelig skråpe

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ Maoisms n
maoisme
The philosophy espoused by Chinese leader Mao Zedong, a form of Marxism-Leninism that focuses on the peasantry as the revolutionary vanguard.

Maoist Maoists n
maoist
one who advocates Maoism

Maputo /məˈpuːtəʊ/ pn
Maputo
The capital city of Mozambique.

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ Marathi Marathis n
maratha
A person of a Marathi-speaking people from the state of Maharashtra; a person of or from Maharashtra.

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ pn
marathi Marathi
An Indo-Aryan language that is the predominant language spoken in the state of Maharashtra, India.

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ Marches pn
marts tordmåned
The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April. Abbreviation: Mar or Mar.

Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ Margarets pn
Margrethe
A en given name.

Mariana Trench pn
Marianergraven
(oceanography) A submarine trench in the North Pacific Ocean, noted for having the deepest known point on Earth.

Marina /məˈɹiːnə/ pn
Marina
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina).

Marius pn
Marius
A en given name.

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ Marks pn
Markus Marcus
A en given name.
Markus
Mark the Evangelist, also called John Mark, the first patriarch of Alexandria, credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Mark.
Markus Markusevangeliet
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Mark, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the second of the four gospels.

Marlene pn
Marlene
A en given name borrowed from German in early 20th century.

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ Marses pn
Mars
(astronomy) The fourth planet in the solar system. Symbol: ♂
(Roman god) The Roman god of war.

Marseille soap Marseille soaps n
Marseille sæbe
A kind of hard soap, made from vegetable oils.

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Marshalløerne
A country consisting of two archipelagos in Micronesia, in Oceania. Official name: Republic of the Marshall Islands. Capital and largest city: Majuro.

Marshallese pn
marshallesisk
The Austronesian language of the Marshall Islands.

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Martha
A en given name of biblical origin.
The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament.

Martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ pn
Martial
An Anglicized cognomen or given name of the Roman poet Marcus Valerius Martialis, born in Spain in the first century AD and noted for his epigrams.

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ Martians n
marsbo marsboer marsmand
(astrology) A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Mars.

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] Martins pn
Morten Martin
A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martine
A en given name.

Martinique /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Martinique
An island, overseas department, and administrative region of France, in the Caribbean. Official name: Department of Martinique.

Marxism /ˈmɑɹksɪzəm/ Marxisms n
marxisme
The socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
The socialist and communist theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxisme-leninisme
(politics, communism) A communist ideological stream that emerged as the mainstream tendency amongst the Communist parties in the 1920s as it was adopted as the ideological foundation of the Communist International during Stalin's era, and was later adopted by the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Vietnam, and several other nations.

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ Maries Marys pn
Maria
Mary of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
(Islam) The 19th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an, recounting the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
Maria Marie
(Ireland, dated) A male middle name, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Magdalene
(biblical character) A female disciple of Jesus.

Maseru pn
Maseru
The capital city of Lesotho.

Mass /ˈmæs/ Masses n
messe
(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, encompassing both a scripture service (Liturgy of the Word) and a eucharistic service (Liturgy of the Eucharist), which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
A state of the United States.

Massif Central pn
Centralmassivet
An elevated area of south-central France.

Masuria pn
Masurien
An area in northeastern Poland, historically part of East Prussia.

Mathewson Mathewsons pn
Mattsen
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Mathilde
A en given name.

Matthew /-(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmæθjuː/ Matthews pn
Matthæus Mathias Mads
A en given name of biblical origin.
Matthæusevangeliet Matthæus
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Matthew, the first book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the first of the four gospels, a book attributed to Matthew the Evangelist.

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Matthias
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. (biblical character)
Mathias Matthias
A en given name, derived from the same source as Matthew.

Maundy Thursday pn
skærtorsdag
The Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper.

Maurice /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Mourits
A en given name, equivalent to English Morris.

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauretanien
A country in West Africa. Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Capital: Nouakchott.

Mauritanian Mauritanians n
mauretanier
A person from Mauritania or of Mauritanian descent.

Mauritius /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauritius
The main island of the country of Mauritius.

May /meɪ/ Mays pn
maj
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

May Day May Days n
1. maj arbejdernes internationale kampdag første maj
Labour Day, the first day of May, a worldwide workers' holiday.

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
An archipelago, overseas department, and administrative region of France, formerly an overseas territorial collectivity, located between Africa's mainland and Madagascar.

Mazandaran pn
Mazenderan
A northern province of Iran.

Mazandaran Sea pn
Kaspiske Hav
, the largest inland sea.

Mbabane /(ə)mbɑˈbɑni/ pn
Mbabane
The administrative capital of Eswatini.

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ Meccas n
mekka
(figuratively, sometimes, _, offensive) Any place considered to be a very important place to visit by people with a particular interest.

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Mekka
A large city, the provincial capital of Mecca Province in the in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam, location of the sacred Ka'ba, and to which Muslims are required to make a hajj at least once in their lifetime, if possible.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
A state in northeastern Germany

Mede /miːd/ Medes n
meder
Any of a Western Iranian people who inhabited the ancient region of Media.

Media /ˈmiːdɪə/ pn
Medien
(historical) A region in northwestern Iran, originally inhabited by the Medes

Median /ˈmiːdɪən/ adj
medisk
Relating to Media or Medes. [from 16th c.]

Median /ˈmiːdɪən/ pn
medisk
The northwestern Old Iranian language of the Medes, attested only by numerous loanwords in Old Persian, few borrowings in Old Armenian and some glosses in Ancient Greek; nothing is known of its grammar.

Medieval Latin pn
middelalderlatin
The Latin language as used during the Middle Ages, before it was developed by the Italian humanists into Renaissance Latin.

Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Middelhavet
The sea between Europe and Africa.

Mediterranean flour moth Mediterranean flour moths n
melmøl
Any of species Ephestia kuehniella of moths that feeds on grain.

Mediterranean gull Mediterranean gulls n
sorthovedet måge
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus, a small gull of the Western Palearctic.

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesien
A region of Oceania, made up of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji.

Melanie pn
Melanie
A en given name.

Melekeok pn
Melekeok
A state of Palau.

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Melissa
A en given name. Popular in the latter half of the 20th century.

Melpomene /mɛlˈpɒ.mɪ.ni/ pn
Melpomene
(Greek god) The Muse of tragedy

Member of Parliament Members of Parliament n
parlamentsmedlem folketingsmedlem
(UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) A representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a house of a parliament.

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Memphis
A city of ancient Egypt.

Mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ pn
Taffelbjerget
(constellation) A summer constellation of the southern sky, originally named after Table Mountain in South Africa. It lies between the constellations of Hydrus and Volans.

Menschanschauung n
menneskeanskuelse menneskesyn
the set of ideas and presumptions one has about humans

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ Mensheviki Mensheviks n
mensjevik
(now, chiefly, historical) A member of the gradualist or moderate wing of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party during the years preceding the Russian Revolution, when they split with the Bolsheviks; or a member of a later independent moderate-Marxist party formed in 1917. [from 20th c.]

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Merkur
(astronomy) The first planet in the Solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
(Roman god) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger, wearing winged sandals; the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes.

Merovingian /ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ adj
merovingisk
Of or relating to this dynasty.

Merovingian /ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Merovingians n
merovinger merovingerne
One of a Salian Frankish dynasty that came to rule the Franks in a region (known as Francia in Latin) largely corresponding to ancient Gaul from the middle of the 5th century, and whose politics involved frequent civil warfare among branches of the family.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
god jul og godt nytår glædelig jul og godt nytår
A traditional greeting for Christmas and the new year.

Mesolithic n
ældre stenalder
Short for the Mesolithic period.

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamien
A region in Southwest Asia spanning from the rivers Euphrates and Tigris that is the site of one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of man.

Messiah pn
Messias
(Christianity) Jesus.

Methodism Methodisms n
metodisme
The Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley in 18th-century England.

Meuse /mjuːz/ pn
Meuse
A river in Europe that flows about 901 km (560 mi) from France through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea.

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ more Mexican most Mexican adj
mexicansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ Mexicans n
mexicaner
A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

Mexican Spanish pn
mexicansk spansk
A set of variations of the Spanish language as spoken in Mexico and in some parts of the United States and Canada, where there are communities of Hispanic origin influenced by North American Spanish-speaking media.

Mexico /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexico
A city, the county seat of Audrain County, Missouri, United States.

Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ pn
Mexico City
The capital city of Mexico.

Mia /ˈmiːə/ pn
Mia
A en given name.

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Miami
A number of townships in the United States, including five in Ohio, listed under Miami Township.

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ Micahs pn
Mika
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
An Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18 and protagonist of the Micah’s idol narrative. Also called Michas.
The minor prophet and author of the Book of Micah.
A en given name
A en given name.

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] Michaels pn
Mikael
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) An archangel associated with defending the faithful in the tribulation.
Mikael Michael Mikkel
A surname transferred from the given name.

Michaela /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ pn
Michala Michella Michelle
A en given name.

Michal pn
Mikal
(biblical character) A daughter of Saul and wife of David in the Old Testament.

Michigan /ˈmɪʃəɡɪn/ /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Michigan
A state of the United States.

Mickey Mouse pn
Mickey Mouse Mikkel Mus
The most famous Disney cartoon character, an anthropomorphic mouse with a falsetto voice and a cheerful disposition.

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Mikronesien
A geographical region of Oceania.
A country consisting of about 2000 islands in Oceania. Official name: Federated States of Micronesia. Capital: Palikir.

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
middelalder Middelalderen
(history) The period of primarily European history between the decline of the Western Roman Empire (antiquity) and the early modern period or the Renaissance; the time between c. 500 and 1500 CE.

Middle Danish pn
gammeldansk
The Danish language as spoken from the 12th to 15th centuries.

Middle East pn
Mellemøsten
(geopolitics) The region comprising West Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt (not just the Sinai) and all of Turkey (not just Asian Turkey).

Middle English pn
middelengelsk
The ancient or older language of Modern English, spoken in England and parts of Scotland (where it became Lowland Scots) from about 1100 AD to 1500 AD.

Middle Frisian pn
mellemfrisisk
Language descended from Old Frisian spoken on the North Sea coast of modern Netherlands and Germany from the 16th century until c. 1820.

Middle High German adj
middelhøjtysk
Concerning the Middle High German language.

Middle High German pn
middelhøjtysk
An ancestor to the modern (High) German language, spoken from 1050 to about 1500. Some linguists prefer to use 1350 as the end of the Middle High German period, calling the period from 1350 to 1650 Early New High German in a broad sense.

Middle Kingdom pn
Riget i Midten
(literary) China.
Det mellemste Rige
(historical) Egypt from the time of its reunification under Mentuhotep II in the 11th Dynasty (ending the First Intermediate Period) to its disintegration during the 13th Dynasty and the beginning of the Second Intermediate Period.

Middle Low German pn
middelnedertysk middelnedertyske sprog
A language or collection of dialects that descended from Old Saxon and is the ancestor of modern Low German, spoken from about 1100 to 1600.

Midgard /ˈmɪd.ɡɑɹd/ /ˈmɪd.ɡɑːd/ pn
Midgård
(Norse mythology) The Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.

Migration Period pn
folkevandringstiden
(history) The age of mass migration of Germanic people in Europe during the early Middle Ages, circa 376 to 800 CE.

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑn/ /ˈmaɪlən/ /ˈmaɪlɪn/ pn
Milano
A metropolitan city of Lombardy, Italy, the province surrounding the city.

Milanese adj
milanesisk
From, or pertaining to, Milan.

Milanese Milanese Milaneses n
milaneser
An inhabitant or native of Milan.

Miletus /maɪˈliːtəs/ pn
Milet
ancient Greek city on the west coast of Caria, Anatolia

Milky Way pn
Mælkevejen
(galaxy) The Milky Way Galaxy, the galaxy in which Earth is located. [from mid 19th c.]

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ Millers pn
Møller
(countable) An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation for a miller.

Minecraft /ˈmaɪnˌkɹæft/ /ˈmaɪnˌkɹɐːft/ /ˈmaɪnˌkɹɑːft/ pn
Minecraft
(video games) A sandbox video game, released in 2011, in which players explore a three-dimensional world made of blocks and can craft items and build structures.

Minnesota /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ [ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊɾə] pn
Minnesota
(historical) A former territory (1849–1858) of the United States, encompassing the modern state and part of the Dakotas. Capital: Saint Paul.

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Menorca
One of the Balearic Islands of Spain.

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
The capital city of Belarus.

Mirandese pn
mirandesisk
An endangered Romance language spoken in the northeastern corner of Portugal, principally in the municipalities of Miranda do Douro and Vimioso.

Miriam /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
Mirjam
(biblical character) The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
Miriam Mirjam
A en given name.

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ Misses Mlles n
frøken
Form of address, now used chiefly for an unmarried woman; used chiefly of girls before the mid-1700s, and thereafter used also of adult women without regard to marital status.
Form of address for a teacher or a waitress.

Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Mississippi
A state of the United States.
Mississippifloden
(with the) A major river in the United States that flows from north-central Minnesota into the Gulf of Mexico.

Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Missouri
A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Jefferson City. Largest city: Kansas City.

Mister Right Mister Rights n
Prinsen på den hvide hest
(idiom) A perfect, ideal or suitable male companion, especially a husband.

Mjollnir /ˈmjɒlnɪə/ /ˈmjɔlnɪɹ/ pn
Mjølner
(Norse mythology) The hammer of the Norse god Thor.

Modern Danish pn
nydansk
The Danish language as spoken from the 16th century to the present.

Modern Greek pn
nygræsk
The Greek language as spoken by the Greek people since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It was written using polytonic script until 1982, when this was officially dropped in favour of monotonic.

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Moderne monetær teori
A heterodox economic school of thought that posits that fiscal policy, set to constrain inflation and enable full employment, should be the primary economic stabiliser and prioritises reflection on the nature of money from a chartalist perspective.

Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Mogadishu
The capital city of Somalia.

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ adj
muhammedansk
(now, largely, _, obsolete, and, offensive) Muslim, Islamic.

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ Mohammedans n
muhammedaner
(now, largely, _, obsolete, and, offensive) Muslim.

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ Mohawk Mohawks n
hanekam
A hairstyle where both sides are shaved, with the hair along the crest of the head kept long, and usually styled so as to stand straight up.

Mokosh /ˈmɒkɒʃ/ pn
Mokos
(Slavic god) Slavic goddess of fertility, waters and earth mentioned in East Slavic sources

Moldavia pn
Moldavien
(historical) A former principality in Eastern Europe, which occupied a region now made up of the country of Moldova and northeastern Romania.
Moldavia, Western Moldavia (a region in eastern Romania adjacent to the country of Moldova, once part of the principality of Moldova).

Moldavian SSR pn
Moldoviske SSR Moldoviske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Moldova while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1940–1941 and 1945–1991).

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Moldova Moldavien
A country in Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Moldova. Capital and largest city: Chișinău.
A region in eastern Romania adjacent to the country of Moldova, once part of the principality of Moldova.

Moldovan adj
moldavisk moldovisk
Relating to the country of Moldova.
Relating to the Moldovan language.

Moldovan Moldovans n
moldover
An inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan pn
moldovisk
The dialect of Romanian spoken in the Republic of Moldova, which may be written in either the Cyrillic or the Roman alphabet.

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɑk.teɪl/ Molotov cocktails n
molotovcocktail
A crude incendiary bomb made from a glass bottle, either filled with a flammable liquid such as petroleum and supplied with a rag for a fuse that is lit just before being hurled, or filled with such a mix of flammable liquids that it ignites itself when it is smashed and its contents are exposed to air.

Monaco /mɒˈnɑː.kəʊ/ /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Monaco
A city-state in Western Europe. Official name: Principality of Monaco.

Monastir pn
Bitola
(historical) Bitola in North Macedonia.

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ adv
mandag
(US, Canada, informal in UK) On Monday.

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ Mondays n
mandag
The second day of the week in many religious traditions, and the first day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm. It follows Sunday and precedes Tuesday.

Mongolia /mɑŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongoliet
A country in East Asia. Capital and largest city: Ulaanbaatar.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ more Mongolian most Mongolian adj
mongolsk
Of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ Mongolians n
mongol
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Mongolia.
A person of the mongoloid physical type.
mongolsk
(uncountable) A group of languages from Mongolia, specifically Khalkha, the official language of Mongolia.

Monica /ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ pn
Monica
A en given name.

Monopoly pn
Matador
(games, board games) A board game in which players use play money to buy and trade properties, with the objective of forcing opponents into bankruptcy.

Monopoly money n
matadorpenge
(slang, often, derogatory) Banknotes of foreign currency; especially those which are vibrant or flimsy.

Monrovia /mənˈroʊviə/ pn
Monrovia
The capital city of Liberia.

Montana /mɑnˈtænə/ Montanas pn
Montana
A en given name, specifically from the name of the U.S. state.

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ more Montenegrin most Montenegrin adj
montenegrinsk
relating to Montenegro (country)
relating to Montenegrins (ethnic group)

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ Montenegrins n
montenegriner
(countable) a person from Montenegro (country)
montenegrinsk
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken in Montenegro.

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ Montenegroes pn
Montenegro
A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Capital and largest city: Podgorica. Part of Yugoslavia until 2003, then part of Serbia and Montenegro until 2006.

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ /ˌmɒntɪˈvɪdiəʊ/ pn
Montevideo
The capital city of Uruguay.

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ /mɒn(t)səˈɹɒt/ pn
Montserrat
An island and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean. Official name: Montserrat.

Moon /mun/ /muːn/ pn
Månen månen
The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ Moors n
maurer
(historical) A member of an Islamic people of Arab or Amazigh origin ruling Spain and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 15th centuries.

Moorish /ˈmɔɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ more Moorish most Moorish adj
maurisk
Of or pertaining to the Moors or their culture.

Morava pn
Morava
A river in Central Europe, through Moravia, a tributary of the Danube.

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Mähren Mæhren
A historical region in the eastern Czech Republic.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ Mormons n
mormon
(originally, derogatory, sometimes, proscribed) A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon
In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

Moroccan adj
marokkansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.

Moroccan Moroccans n
marokkaner
A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marokko
A country in North Africa. Official name: Kingdom of Morocco. Capital: Rabat.

Moroni /məˈɹɑni/ /məˈɹəʊni/ pn
Moroni
The capital city of the Comoros.

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Morfeus
(Greek god) The god and personification of dreams; according to the Roman poet Ovid, one of the sons of Somnus, the god of sleep.

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moskva
A federal city, the capital and largest city of Russia.

Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Moses
(biblical character) The pharaonic patriarch who led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt, the brother of Aaron and Miriam described in the Book of Exodus and the Quran.

Mother Earth pn
Moder Jord
The personification of the Earth, (chiefly) conceived as a fertile, nurturing, and loving mother.

Mount Athos pn
Athos
A mountain and peninsula in northeastern Greece which is an important centre of Greek Orthodox monasticism.

Mount of Olives pn
Oliebjerget
A mountain ridge east of and adjacent to the Old City of Jerusalem, a holy place for both Judaism and Christianity.

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Mozambique
A country in East Africa and Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Mozambique (since 1990). Capital: Maputo.

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] Messrs. n
hr.
(US, Canada) Abbreviation of mister. A title used before the surname in theory, though not generally in practice, above some undefined social level, too old to be addressed as “Master”, not a knight or of some higher rank, and, in Britain though not in the United States, not entitled to be addressed as “Dr.”.

Mrs /-səz/ /-sɪs/ /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ Mesdames Mmes Mrses n
fr.
Abbreviation of Missus or Mistress (used before an adult woman's name or surname, used for any high-status woman without regard to marital status until the 1800s, after which it began to be reserved for married, divorced and widowed women and used with their married surnames)

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ Muhammads pn
Muhammed
(Islam, uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, and the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Muhu pn
Muhu
Third largest island in Estonia, located between Saaremaa and the continent.

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
München
The capital and largest city of Bavaria, Germany.

Murmansk pn
Murmansk
A city, the administrative center of Murmansk Oblast, Russia, on the Arctic Ocean.

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Muscat Muskat
The capital city of Oman.

Muscovian more Muscovian most Muscovian adj
moskovitisk
In, from, or otherwise relating to Muscovy

Muscovian Muscovians n
moskovit
A member or descendant of the (Russian) people of Muscovy

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
moskovitisk
Of or relating to Muscovy or Moscow, or the people of these places.

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ Muscovites n
moskovit moskvabo
An inhabitant or native of Muscovy or Moscow.

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moskovien Storfyrstendømmet Moskva
The Russian territory around and ruled from Moscow by grand princes until it became the nucleus of a united Russia, which its dynasty ruled first as czars (kings) from Moscow, later as emperors from Saint Petersburg.

Muse /mjuːz/ Muses n
Muse
One of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ more Muslim most Muslim adj
muslimsk
Being or relating to a believer of Islam.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ Muslims n
muslim
A person who is a follower and believer of Islam.

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Burma
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital: Naypyidaw. Also known as Burma (which was formerly the official name).

Mykolaiv /mɪkəˈlɑ(j)ɪv/ /mɪkəˈlɑː(j)ɪv/ pn
Mykolajiv Nikolajev
(historical) The Ukrainian name of Kreisgebiet Nikolajew, Nikolajew Generalbezirk, Reichskommissariat Ukraine.

Mysia /ˈmɪsɪə/ /ˈmɪʒə/ pn
Mysien
a region in the northwest of ancient Asia Minor

Möbius strip /ˈmoʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈməʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈmɜː.bi.əs stɹɪp/ Möbius strips n
möbiusbånd
(topology) A one-sided surface formed by identifying two opposite edges of a square in opposite senses;a narrow strip given a half twist and joined at the ends, forming a three-dimensional embedding of said surface.

N'Djamena /ənd͡ʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
N'Djamena
The capital city of Chad, located at the Chari river opposite Kousséri, Cameroon.

NAM pn
De alliancefrie landes bevægelse
Initialism of w:Non-Aligned Movement.

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
NATO
Acronym of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

NGO NGOs n
ngo
Initialism of non-governmental organization.

Nadia /ˈnɑ.di.ə/ pn
Nadia Nadja
A en given name used since the twentieth century.

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk ɹɪˌpʌblɪk/ pn
NKR Republikken Nagorno-Karabakh
(historical) An erstwhile Armenian-populated republic with limited recognition in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of the South Caucasus that existed between 1991 and 2024.

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
A city in Hungary.

Nahuatl /nɑːˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /nəˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
nahuatl Nahuatl
The polysynthetic Aztecan language spoken by an indigenous people of Mexico.

Nahum pn
Nahum
(book of the bible) A book of the Tanakh / the Old Testament of the Bible.

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
The capital city of Kenya.

Naissaar pn
Nargø
Island near Tallinn in northern Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.

Nakhodka pn
Nakhodka
A port city in Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Nalchik pn
Naltsjik
The capital of Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia.

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibia
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Namibia. Capital: Windhoek.

Naomi /naɪˈəʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ /ˈneɪəmi/ pn
No'omi
(biblical character) The mother-in-law of the Biblical figure Ruth.

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Napoli Neapel
A city in the region of Campania in Italy; capital of the surrounding province.

Nares Strait pn
Nares Strædet
A strait between Ellesmere Island (Canada) and Greenland, connecting the Lincoln Sea in the Arctic Ocean with Baffin Bay.

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
(fantasy) A land in which a series of seven children's books, The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis are set.

Narva pn
Narva
A city and municipality of Estonia.

Naryan-Mar pn
Narjan-Mar
A port town, the administrative center of Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia.

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
The capital city of the Bahamas.

Natalie pn
Natalie
A en given name.

Natasha /nəˈtɑʃə/ /ˈnətæʃə/ pn
Natasja
A en given name borrowed from Russian in the twentieth century.

Nathanael pn
Nathanael
An Apostle in the Gospel of John; usually identified with Bartholomew.

National Bolshevism n
nationalbolsjevisme
A neo-fascist ultranationalist ideology primarily originated from Russia that combines strong elements of classical fascism with economical communism.

National Socialism n
nationalsocialisme
The ideology of any other (neo-)Nazi party; Nazism.

Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Nauru
Nauruan, the language of Nauru.

Navalny Navalnies Navalnys pn
Navalnyj
A surname from Russian.

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Navarra
An autonomous community and province in northern Spain.

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
The capital city (since 2006) of Burma (Myanmar), located in Pyinmana Township, Mandalay Division (approximately 320 kilometres north of Yangon).

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ more Nazi most Nazi adj
nazistisk
(historical) Of or pertaining to the Nazi Party specifically, or to Nazism, neo-Nazism, or neo-Nazis more generally.

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ Nazis n
nazist
(historical) A member of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP). [1930]

Nazi Germany pn
Nazi-Tyskland Nazityskland
(historical) Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party (from 1933 to 1945).

Nazification Nazifications n
nazificering
The act or process of Nazifying.

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
nazisme
The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ Neanderthals n
neandertaler
A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
(pejorative) A primitive, savage or uncivilized person.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
regnbueis
(dated) Describing a variety of ice cream made with eggs as well as cream.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ Neapolitans n
napolitaner
An inhabitant or resident of Naples.

Near East pn
Nærorienten
The region located south of Eastern Europe, comprising Anatolia, Transcaucasia, the Levant, and Mesopotamia.

Nebraska /nəˈbɹæskə/ pn
Nebraska
A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.
Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemias
The sixteenth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Nenets Autonomous Okrug pn
Nenetskij autonome okrug
a federal subject of Russia (an autonomous okrug) with a center at Naryan-Mar;

Nenetsia pn
Nenetskij
An autonomous okrug of Russia, located in Arkhangelsk oblast, with capital Naryan-Mar.

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
yngre stenalder
Of or relating to the New Stone Age.

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
A country in South Asia, located between China and India. Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Capital and largest city: Kathmandu.

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalesisk
of, from, or pertaining to Nepal, the Nepali people or the Nepali language

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ Nepalis n
nepales
a person from Nepal or of Nepali descent

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
nepalesisk
an Indo-Aryan language used primarily by the people of Nepal

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ pn
Neptun
(astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆.
(Roman mythology) The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

Nessie /ˈnɛsi/ Nessies pn
Nessie
(informal, cryptozoology) The Loch Ness monster.

Nestorian more Nestorian most Nestorian adj
nestoriansk
(sometimes, pejorative) Relating to teachings or to the followers of Nestorius.

Nestorian Nestorians n
nestorianer
(sometimes, pejorative) A perceived follower of Nestorius in the fourth and fifth centuries. A member of a Nestorian church.

Nestorianism Nestorianisms n
nestorianisme
(Christianity) The Christological doctrine ascribed to Nestorius, condemned as heretical by the Council of Ephesus but later also ascribed to the Church of the East, holding that within Christ there are two distinct hypostases, divine and human.

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
nederlandsk hollandsk
Of, from or relating to the Netherlands.

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ the Netherlands pn
Nederlandene Holland
A country in Western Europe, consisting of four constituent countries: the Netherlands per se, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Netherlands Antilles pn
Nederlandske Antiller
(historical) A former autonomous country in the Caribbean, within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, composed of the islands of Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba and Sint Maarten, dissolved in 2010.

Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nəˈvædə/ /nəˈvɑdə/ /nəˈvɑːdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑdə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ [nəˈvæɾə] [nəˈvɑɾə] pn
Nevada
A state in the western United States. Capital: Carson City. Largest city: Las Vegas.

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Ny Kaledonien
An archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania. Official name: Territory of New Caledonia and Dependencies.

New Delhi /n(j)uː ˈdɛli/ pn
New Delhi
The capital city of India, located in the national capital territory of Delhi.

New England pn
New England
Collectively, six states of the United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

New English pn
nyengelsk
The form of the English language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England, completed in roughly 1550.

New France pn
Ny Frankrig
(historical) France's former possessions and colonies in North America, including Canada (now Quebec and Ontario and Ohio plains), Acadia (now New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), and Louisiana (now the Mississippi plains), before 1763.

New Guinea /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] pn
Ny Guinea
A large Oceanian island in the Pacific Ocean, north of Australia, whose territory is divided between Indonesia in the west and Papua New Guinea in the east.

New Guinean /ˌn(j)uː ˈɡɪniən/ adj
ny guineansk
Of or pertaining to New Guinea.

New Hampshire /nuːˈhæmpʃɚ/ pn
New Hampshire
A state of the United States.

New High German adj
nyhøjtysk tysk
Of or relating to New High German.

New High German pn
nyhøjtysk tysk
The modern form of the German language, successor to Middle High German.

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /njuːˈdʒɝzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey
A northeast state of the United States of America. Capital: Trenton.

New Kingdom pn
Det nye Rige
(historical, Egyptology) Egypt after the Second Intermediate Period but before the Third Intermediate Period, from the time of the overthrow of the Hyksos under Ahmose I at the start of the 18th Dynasty to its de facto disintegration at the end of the 20th Dynasty.

New Low German pn
nynedertysk
The modern stage of the Low German language, distinguished from its predecessor stages such as Middle Low German.

New Mexico /nju ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ pn
New Mexico
A state in the southwestern United States. Capital: Santa Fe. Largest city: Albuquerque.

New Norwegian pn
nynorsk
Nynorsk; Norwegian as spoken after 1500, and the written language that is based on this

New Objectivity pn
den ny saglighed
An anti-expressionist artistic movement of the first half of the twentieth century that espoused direct, unadorned, matter-of-fact aesthetics.

New South Wales pn
New South Wales
One of the six states of Australia. Capital: Sydney. Situated in the south-eastern part of the continent.

New Spain pn
Nyspanien
(historical) The colony comprising Spain's territorial possessions in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama, established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.

New Testament pn
Nye Testamente Det Nye Testamente
(bible, Christianity) The second half of the Christian Bible, which includes the four Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ pn
Den Nye Verden
The Americas and Oceania.

New Year New Years n
nytår
In particular, January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar (New Year’s Day) and the days following.

New Year's Day New Year's Days n
nytårsdag første nytårsdag
A holiday celebrating the first day of the New Year, celebrated on January 1 in cultures following the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve New Year's Eves pn
nytårsaften
The holiday occurring on the last day of the year, celebrated on December 31st in cultures following the Gregorian calendar

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ New Year's resolutions n
nytårsforsæt
A vow that one makes on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day for the coming year.

New York /nju ˈjɔɹk/ /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] pn
New York
The largest city in the state of New York and the largest city in the United States, a metropolis extending into neighboring New Jersey.

New York City pn
New York
The largest city in the United States, situated in the state of New York at the mouth of the Hudson River on the northeastern Atlantic Coast. It consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.

New Zealand /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
New Zealand newzealandsk
A country and archipelago in Oceania, to the east of Australia. Official name: New Zealand. Capital: Wellington.
newzealandsk
The Realm of New Zealand, including the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.

New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ New Zealanders n
newzealænder
A person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent.

Newman /ˈnjuːmən/ /ˈnumən/ pn
Nyman
A surname transferred from the nickname.

Newspeak pn
nysprog
(computer languages) A highly dynamic and reflective programming language descended from Smalltalk, supporting both object-oriented and functional programming.

Newtonian /n(j)uˈtoʊniən/ /njuːˈtəʊnɪən/ more Newtonian most Newtonian adj
newtonsk
Of or relating to Isaac Newton, or his laws and theories.
(physics) Of or relating to classical physics that does not take relativity into account.

Niagara Falls pn
Niagaravandfaldene
A waterfall in the Niagara river, Niagara region, on the international border between Canada and United States, in both Ontario and New York state; Massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River.

Niamey /njɑːˈmeɪ/ pn
Niamey
The capital city of Niger.

Nicaea /naɪˈsiːə/ pn
Nikæa

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Nicaragua.

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nice
A coastal city, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeast France.

Nicene /ˈnaɪ.siːn/ adj
nikænsk
Of or pertaining to the First Council of Nicaea convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine I, or to the churches that profess the Nicene Creed, the formulation of which began at this council.

Nicene Creed pn
nikænske trosbekendelse
The first official creed of the early Christian church, stating the basic tenets of the Christian faith, including the nature of the Holy Trinity.

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ Nicholases pn
Niels Niklas
A en given name. Best known for St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.

Nicholson pn
Nielsen Nilsen
A surname transferred from the given name.
A river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia which joins the Ord River.
A river in the Northern Territory and Queensland which flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Nicola /nɪˈkoʊlə/ /ˈnɪ.kə.lə/ pn
Nielsine Nikoline
A en given name.

Nicomedia pn
Nikomedia
(historical) Former name of Izmit, a city in Turkey; ancient capital of Bithynia.

Nicosia /ˌnɪkoʊˈsiə/ /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Nicosia Lefkousia
The capital city of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.

Niger /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Niger
A country in West Africa, situated to the north of Nigeria. Official name: Republic of the Niger.
A major river in West Africa that flows into the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria.

Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiːɹiə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə̯ɹiə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹiə/ pn
Nigeria
A country in West Africa, south of the country of Niger. Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria. Capital: Abuja. Largest city: Lagos.

Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Nike
(Greek god) The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilen
A large river in Africa flowing through Khartoum and Cairo into the Mediterranean Sea, usually considered to be the longest river in the world.

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
A en given name in continuous use since the 19th century.

Nineveh /ˈnɪnəvə/ /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Nineve

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ Nintendos n
Nintendo
(video games) A Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo.

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
An island and country in Polynesia in Oceania, a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand. Official name: Republic of Niue. Capital: Alofi.

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Nisjnij Novgorod
A city, the administrative center of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, the fourth-largest in the country by population.

No. Nos. n
nr.
Abbreviation of number.

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ Noahs pn
Noah
A en given name.
The 71st sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Noah's ark pn
Noas ark
The vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis and the Quran.

Nokia /ˈnoʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɑ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.kjə/ /ˈnɔ.ki.ə/ pn
Nokia
A town and municipality of Finland near Tampere.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
A former administrative region of France, made up of the two departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Hauts-de-France.

Nordic /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ /ˈnɔː.dɪk/ more Nordic most Nordic adj
nordisk
Of or relating to the Nordic countries.
Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples.

Nordic countries n
Norden nordiske lande
the Nordic countries collectively

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Norfolk Island
A territory of Australia, surrounding the island.

Normandy /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Normandiet
An administrative region, historical province, and medieval kingdom in northwest France, on the English Channel. The modern region was created in 2016 with the merger of Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy.

Norn pn
norn
An extinct North Germanic language once spoken on the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

North Africa pn
Nordafrika
The northern part of the continent of Africa, usually referring to specifically the regions north of the Sahara Desert where Arabic is widely spoken as a mother tongue.

North African adj
nordafrikansk
Of or pertaining to North Africa

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Nordamerika
The continent that is the northern part of the Americas; that part east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, north of South America and south of the Arctic Ocean.

North American adj
nordamerikansk
Of or relating to North America.

North Atlantic adj
nordatlantisk
Pertaining to the North Atlantic Ocean or locations adjacent to it.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
Nordatlantiske Traktatorganisation
An intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty.

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
North Carolina
A state of the United States situated on the east coast of the North American mainland north of South Carolina and south of Virginia. Capital: Raleigh.

North East pn
North East England
(UK) A region of England, consisting of the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and the part of North Yorkshire that was part of the former county of Cleveland or the former county borough of Teesside.

North East Land pn
Nordaustlandet
An island of Svalbard, Norway.

North Frisian pn
nordfrisisk
A Frisian language, or group of dialects, spoken by 5,000 to 10,000 people in northwestern Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

North Frisian Islands pn
Nordfrisiske Øer
A group of islands in the Wadden Sea, a part of the North Sea, off the western coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

North Island pn
Nordøen
An island, the northernmost of the two major islands making up New Zealand.

North Karelia pn
Norra Karelen
A county and region in northern Karelia, in southeast Finland. (Since 2022, the English term officially prescribed as the name for the Finnish administrative unit long known as a “region” was changed to be called a “county”, although reference to counties as regions is still common. See Counties of Finland.)

North Korea /noɹθ ˌkəˈɹi.ə/ /nɔːθ ˌkəˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Nordkorea
A country in East Asia, whose territory consists of the northern part of Korea. Official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Capital: Pyongyang.

North Korean adj
nordkoreansk
Of, from, or pertaining to North Korea, the North Korean people or the North Korean language.

North Korean North Koreans n
nordkoreaner
A citizen or resident of North Korea.

North Macedonia /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /nɔːθ ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Nordmakedonien
A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of North Macedonia. Capital and largest city: Skopje. Part of Yugoslavia until 1992. The current name was adopted in 2019 to resolve a naming dispute with Greece.

North Ossetia-Alania pn
Nordossetien
Formal name of North Ossetia, a federal subject of Russia.

North Ostrobothnia pn
Norra Österbotten

North Pole pn
nordpolen
(geography) The Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole; the point which north is oriented towards, and therefore the northernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of 90°).

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Nordrhein-Westfalen
The most populous of the 16 component states of Germany, located in the west of the country.

North Sea pn
Nordsøen Vesterhavet
A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain (in the west), Scandinavia (in the east) and Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France (in the south).

North Vietnam pn
Nordvietnam
(historical) A state (officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam) that governed northern Vietnam in 1945–1975.

Northern Cyprus pn
Nordcypern Det Nordlige Cypern
A de facto state comprising the northeastern part of the island of Cyprus. Capital: North Nicosia.

Northern Dvina pn
Nordlige Dvina
A river in Russia.

Northern Europe pn
Nordeuropa
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Northern European adj
nordeuropæisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Northern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Northern European Northern Europeans n
nordeuropæer
A Northern European person; one who comes from or lives in Northern Europe.

Northern Ireland /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Nordirland
A country in the United Kingdom, situated in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland.

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Nordmarianerne
An archipelago, commonwealth and dependent territory (technically, an unincorporated territory) of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. Official name: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Northern Rhodesia pn
Nordrhodesia
(historical) A former protectorate of the United Kingdom, existing from 1911 to 1964, now called Zambia.

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Northern Territory
A territory covering northern and north-central Australia, whose capital is Darwin.

Northumbria /nɔɹˈθʌm.bɹi.ə/ /nɔːˈθʌm.bɹɪ.ə/ pn
Northumbrien
(historical) An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the Northeast of England.

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norge
A country in Scandinavia, in northern Europe. Official name: Kingdom of Norway.

Norway maple Norway maples n
spids-løn
Acer platanoides, a species of maple native to most of Europe, the Caucasus and northern Turkey.

Norway spruce Norway spruces n
rødgran
A species of spruce native to Europe and naturalized in temperate northeastern North America, Picea abies.

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ more Norwegian most Norwegian adj
norsk
Of or pertaining to Norway (the country)
Of or pertaining to the Norwegian people
Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ Norwegians n
nordmand norsk
A native of Norway.
norsk
(uncountable) The language of Norway, which has two official forms (written standards): Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Norwegian Sea pn
Norskehavet
The northernmost part of the Atlantic Ocean, located northwest of Norway.

Nouakchott /nuːɑːkˈʃɒt/ /nwɑːkˈʃɒt/ pn
Nouakchott
The capital city of Mauritania.

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nova Scotia
A province in eastern Canada. Capital: Halifax.

November /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ Novembers pn
november
The eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following October and preceding December. Abbreviation: Nov or Nov.

Novgorod /ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Novgorod Velikij Novgorod
A city, the administrative center of Novgorod Oblast, Russia.

Novorossiysk pn
Novorossijsk
A city in southern Russia, the main Russian port on the Black Sea, in Krasnodar Krai.

Novosibirsk pn
Novosibirsk
An oblast of Russia in Siberia.

Nubia pn
Nubien
(by extension, historical) The polity ruling said region.

Nubian more Nubian most Nubian adj
nubisk
Pertaining to Nubia, its people or its language.

Nuku'alofa /ˌnuku.əˈloʊfə/ pn
Nuku'alofa
The capital city of Tonga, Oceania, on Tongatapu, Tonga archipelago, Polynesia, Pacific Ocean.

Numbers pn
Fjerde Mosebog
The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah.

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Nur-Sultan
Former name of Astana (“the capital city of Kazakhstan”), used from 2019 to 2022.

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ pn
Nürnberg
A major city in Bavaria, Germany.

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ /nʌˈtɛlə/ pn
nutella
A sweet spread made from hazelnuts, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa solids and skimmed milk, generically called chocolate spread.

Nuuk pn
Godthåb Nuuk
The capital city of Greenland.

Nygaard /ˈnaɪɡɑɹd/ Nygaards pn
Nygaard

Nygard Nygards pn
Nygård

Nynorsk /ˈninɔɹsk/ /ˈniːnɔːsk/ /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
nynorsk
One of the two major written standards (language variants) of Norwegian.

Nyx pn
Nyx
(Greek mythology) The primordial goddess of night.

Nørrebro pn
Nørrebro
An area in Denmark.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ OK's OKs n
OK grønt lys o.k. ok
Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
OK
(transitive, computing) To confirm by activating a button marked OK.

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadias
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Occam's razor pn
Ockhams ragekniv
(epistemology) The principle of preferring the simplest of competing theories.

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitansk
A Romance language spoken in Occitania, a region of Europe that includes Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy.

Occitania pn
Occitanien
A region of Europe corresponding to Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy, where the Occitan language was widely spoken and is still spoken.

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌoʊʃiˈænə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanien
A geographical region or continent composed of many islands (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) plus Australasia. It is located between Asia, Antarctica and the Americas.

Oceanian adj
oceanisk
From or relating to Oceania (geographical region or continent).

Oceanian Oceanians n
oceanier
Someone from Oceania (geographical region or continent).

October /ɑkˈtoʊb.əɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊ.bə/ Octobers pn
oktober
The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, following September and preceding November. Abbreviation: Oct.

Odense pn
Odense
The largest city in the Region of Southern Denmark (Region Syddanmark) and third-largest city in Denmark.

Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Odessa
A locale in Ukraine.
A city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States.

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odin
(Norse mythology, and, paganism) A major Germanic god, often described as chief of the pantheon, in his Norse form a member of the Æsir, married to Frigg and associated with knowledge, poetry and war. Wednesday refers to him by way of interpretatio germanica.

Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Orissa
A state in eastern India. Capital: Bhubaneswar.

Odysseus /oʊˈdɪsi.əs/ /oʊˈdɪsjuːs/ /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odysseus
(Greek mythology) The son of Laertes and Anticlea and father of Telemachus. A Greek leader during the Trojan War, he was responsible for the Trojan horse. He was also king of Ithaca, hero of the Iliad and protagonist of the Odyssey.

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Odysseen
An epic poem, ascribed to Homer, that describes the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Ødipus
(Greek mythology) A son of Laius and Jocasta, who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

Ohio /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ /əʊˈhʌɪəʊ/ /əˈhaɪoʊ/ /əˈhaɪəʊ/ pn
Ohio
A state of the United States. Capital and largest city: Columbus.
A locale in the United States; named for the state.

Ohm's law pn
Ohms lov
(physics) Ohm's observation that the direct current flowing in an electrical circuit consisting only of resistances is directly proportional to the voltage applied.

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Oklahoma
A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.
Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory:

Oklahoma City pn
Oklahoma City
The capital city of Oklahoma, United States, and the county seat of Oklahoma County.

Olaf /ˈoʊl.æf/ /ˈoʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.æf/ /ˈəʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olaf Olav
A en given name.

Old Arabic pn
oldarabisk
The earliest attested stage of the Arabic language, beginning with the first attestation of personal names in the 9th century BC, and culminating in the codification of Classical Arabic beginning in the 7th century AD.

Old Danish pn
olddansk runedansk
Old East Norse dialect (also sometimes considered a separate language, several other names are used as well) as spoken from the 9th to 11th centuries in Denmark

Old East Norse pn
olddansk oldøstnordisk runedansk
the Eastern dialect of Old Norse that evolved into Danish and Swedish

Old English pn
angelsaksisk oldengelsk
(linguistics, history) The ancestor language of Modern English, also called Anglo-Saxon, spoken in most of Britain from about 400 to 1100.

Old French pn
oldfransk
The French language as spoken or written from the 9th to the early 14th century.

Old Galician-Portuguese pn
oldportugisisk
A language spoken in western Iberia during the High and Late Middle Ages, the ancestor of modern Portuguese and Galician.

Old Greek pn
oldgræsk
A form of the Greek language intermediate between Ancient Greek and Modern Greek; spoken roughly between the 1st and 16th centuries.

Old High German adj
oldhøjtysk
Concerning the Old High German language.

Old High German pn
oldhøjtysk
The early recorded form of the High German language, spoken from the 8th century to the 11th century.

Old Kingdom pn
Det gamle Rige
(historical) Egypt from the start of the 3rd Dynasty to its disintegration into regional states at the end of the 6th Dynasty.

Old Maid /əʊld meɪd/ Old Maids n
Sorte Per
(uncountable) A children's card game, sometimes played with a special deck, where the object of the game is for each player to find matches for all the cards in his hand, without being stuck with the single unmatchable card.

Old Norse pn
norrønt oldnordisk
The language of Scandinavia until the 14th century, the common ancestor of modern Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Faroese, and Icelandic.

Old Norwegian pn
gammelnorsk
The Old Norse language as spoken and written in Norway in the Middle Ages.

Old Polish pn
oldpolsk
A historical form of the Polish language, spoken between the 9th and 16th centuries.

Old Prussian pn
gammelpreussisk
An extinct Baltic language, once spoken by the Old Prussians, the indigenous peoples of the historical region of Prussia (now north-eastern Poland, the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia and Lithuania).

Old Saxon n
oldnedertysk
A west Germanic language historically tied to Anglo-Saxon and Old Low Franconian.

Old Spanish n
oldspansk
Western Ibero-Romance language that was spoken on the Iberian Peninsula from the 10th century until roughly the beginning of the 15th century, before a consonantic readjustment gave rise to the evolution of Modern Spanish, differentiating Spanish proper from Judæo-Spanish and Haketia.

Old West Norse pn
oldvestnordisk
the Western dialect of Old Norse that evolved into Norwegian, Icelandic and Faroese

Old World pn
den gamle verden
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia.

Oleshky /ɒˈlɛʃki/ /ɔːˈlɛʃki/ pn
Olesjky
A city, the administrative centre of the urban hromada of the same name of Kherson Raion, Kherson Oblast, the Ukraine, founded in 1784 on the site of a much older settlement.

Olga /ˈoʊlɡə/ /ˈɒlɡə/ pn
Olga
A transliteration of the Russian female given name О́льга (Ólʹga).

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ Olivers pn
Oliver
A en given name.

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əˈlɪ.vi.ə/ pn
Olivia
A city, the county seat of Renville County, Minnesota, United States, named for a female station agent named Olive.

Olivier salad Olivier salads n
italiensk salat
A traditional Russian salad of mainly boiled vegetables dressed with mayonnaise.

Olomouc /ˈɒləmaʊts/ pn
Olomouc
A city in the Czech Republic, capital of the Olomouc Region.

Olympia /əˈlɪmpi.ə/ pn
Olympia
An ancient city in Greece, home of the very first Olympic Games.
The state capital of Washington, and the county seat of Thurston County.

Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ Olympiads n
olympiade
(by, _, extension, usually, _, preceded, _) A competition aspiring to the importance of the Olympic Games or considered similar to them, especially one occurring at 4-year intervals, representing a national or international range of amateur student rather than professional adult competition, and/or requiring the highest level of ability in the field for success.

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ adj
olympisk
(not comparable) Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece; or (Greek mythology) the Greek gods and goddesses who were believed to live there.
(historical) Of or relating to the ancient Olympic Games held at Olympia; Olympic.
Of or relating to the modern Olympic Games; Olympic.

Olympic Games pn
Olympiske lege
An international multi-sport event (inspired by the ancient festival) taking place every fourth year. [from 19th c.]

Olympic Winter Games pn
Vinter-OL
The winter counterpart to the summer Olympic Games, featuring winter sports.

Olympics pn
olympiade
The Olympic Games.

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Sultanate of Oman. Capital: Muscat.

Omani Omanis n
omaner
A person from Oman or of Omani descent.

Omsk pn
Omsk
A city, the administrative center of Omsk Oblast, Russia, the seventh-largest in the country by population.

Onega pn
Onega
a freshwater lake in the north-west European part of Russia, located on the territory of Republic of Karelia, Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast

Orange Free State pn
Oranjefristaten
(historical) A former province of South Africa (1910–1994), now the province of Free State.

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹəɡɪn/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡɑn/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregon
A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Capital: Salem. Largest city: Portland.

Oregon grape n
mahonie
An evergreen shrub (Berberis aquifolium, syn. Mahonia aquifolium) native to the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada, having broadly serrated, glossy leaves and clusters of yellow flowers that develop into dark bluish-purple fruits.

Orenburg pn
Orenburg
A city, the administrative center of Orenburg Oblast, Russia, on the Ural River.

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɝsʊnd/ pn
Øresund Sundet
A strait in Northern Europe, which separates Denmark and Sweden.

Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
Øresundsbroen
A road–rail bridge across Oresund between Sweden and Denmark.

Oriental Republic of Uruguay pn
Den Orientalske Republik Uruguay
The official name of Uruguay.

Orinoco /ˌoɹ.ɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌoʊ.ɹɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
The Orinoco river basin of Venezuela.

Oriya /ɔˈrijə/ pn
oriya
Odia, the language spoken in the state of Odisha, India.

Orkney Islands pn
Orkneyøerne Ørkenøerne
An island group off north-east Scotland, Great Britain island

Orthodox more Orthodox most Orthodox adj
ortodoks
(Christianity, loosely) Of or pertaining to a particular Orthodox Church, usually the Eastern Orthodox Church, sometimes the Oriental Orthodox Church or the Church of the East.

Orthodox Church Orthodox Churches n
Den ortodokse kirke
The Eastern body of Christendom.

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ more Orwellian most Orwellian adj
orwellsk
Resembling the totalitarian political methods decried in the works of writer George Orwell, particularly in the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four; characterized by use of misleading terminology, propaganda, censorship, surveillance and repression. [1950]

Oryol pn
Orjol
A city, the administrative center of Oryol Oblast, Russia.

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ adj
oskisk
Of or pertaining to the Oscan language or Oscan people, or their writing system.

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oskar
A en given name.

Osh pn
Osj
The second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan.

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
A county and municipality, the capital city of Norway. Formerly called Christiania and Kristiania.

Osmussaar pn
Osmussaar
Island in northwest Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.

Ossetia /ɑˈsi.ʃə/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ə/ /ɒˈsi(ː)ʃə/ /ɒˈsɛtɪə/ /əˈsɛt.i.ə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossetien
An ethnolinguistic region on the border of Europe and Asia, located on both sides of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, largely inhabited by the Ossetians. The northern part of the region forms North Ossetia-Alania federal subject of Russia. The southern part is South Ossetia.

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ adj
osseter ossetier
Of, or pertaining to Ossetia or Ossetians.

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ Ossetians n
ossetisk
A member of the Iranian people inhabiting Ossetia.

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
ossetisk
The Eastern Iranian language spoken by these people.

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
Oostende
The largest coastal city of Belgium.

Ostrava pn
Ostrava
A city in the far east of the Czech Republic.

Ostrobothnian more Ostrobothnian most Ostrobothnian adj
østerbotnisk
Of or pertaining to Ostrobothnia.

Oswald /ˈɒzwəld/ pn
Osvald
A en given name.

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwɒ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] pn
Ottawa
A city in Ontario, Canada; capital city of Canada.

Otto /ˈɑtoʊ/ /ˈɒtəʊ/ Ottoes Ottos pn
Otto
A en given name.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
osmannisk
Of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ Ottomans n
osman osmanner
A citizen of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Osmanniske Rige Osmannerriget
(historical) A large Turkish empire which began as a Turkish sultanate centered in modern Turkey; founded in the late 13th century, it lasted until the end of World War I.

Ottonian adj
ottonisk
Pertaining to a dynasty of Germanic kings including Otto the Great

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
The capital city of Burkina Faso.

Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ Ouijas n
ouija ouija-bræt ånden i glasset
(countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits.

Oulu pn
Oulu
A city in northern Finland.

Our Father Our Fathers pn
Vorherre
(Christianity) God.
fadervor
(Christianity) (Our Father) The Lord's Prayer, which begins with these words.

Our Lady pn
Vor Frue
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts.

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
Sorgernes Moder
(Christianity, chiefly, _, Catholicism) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her grief at the Christ's crucifixion.

Outer Mongolia pn
Ydre Mongoli
Mongolia; a region south of Siberia, west of Manchuria and north of Inner Mongolia (with closely related native Mongolian population), well north of the Great Wall, which never became an integral part of the Chinese empire, and later achieved autonomy and full independence of China, as the republic of Mongolia

Owenism n
owenisme
(politics) The utopian socialist philosophy of Robert Owen.

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford
A city, the county seat of Lafayette County, Mississippi; named for the city in England.

PEBCAK /ˈpɛbkæk/ PEBCAKs n
fejl 40
(computing, humorous, also, attributively) Chiefly used by technical support helpdesk staff: a problem experienced with a user's computer that is due to user error.

PTSD n
PTSD
Initialism of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pacific Ocean pn
Stillehavet
An ocean, the world's largest body of water, to the east of Asia and Australasia and to the west of the Americas.

Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
A country in South Asia. Official name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Capital: Islamabad.

Pakistani more Pakistani most Pakistani adj
pakistansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.

Pakistani Pakistanis n
pakistaner
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.

Palace of Westminster pn
Palace of Westminster
An extensive building on the north bank of the River Thames in London, housing the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
A country consisting of around 340 islands in Micronesia, in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Palau. Capital: Ngerulmud.

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
ældste stenalder
A period that lasted from two and a half million years ago to 10,000 BCE; the Old Stone Age.

Palestine /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Palæstina
(sometimes, narrowly) The West Bank and Gaza Strip.
(historical, technical) A British colonial entity administering approximately the lands mentioned in definition 1.
(historical, technical, rare) The British League of Nations Mandate for Palestine, of which this region was a part (the remainder being Transjordan, which covered approximately the lands of the modern Kingdom (originally Emirate) of Jordan).

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ more Palestinian most Palestinian adj
palæstinensisk palæstinsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Palestine or the Palestinian people.

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ Palestinians n
palæstinenser
An inhabitant of Palestine or someone descending from that area.

Palikir pn
Palikir
The capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Pallas's grasshopper warbler Pallas's grasshopper warblers n
Pallas græshoppesanger
Locustella certhiola, an Old World warbler.

Pallas's gull Pallas's gulls n
stor sorthovedet måge
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull.

Palm Sunday Palm Sundays n
palmesøndag
The sixth Sunday in Lent, the Sunday before Easter.

Pamphylia pn
Pamfylien
A historical region in the south coast of Asia Minor, between Lycia and Cilicia.

Pan-Scandinavianism n
skandinavisme
(chiefly, historical) A movement aimed at uniting the Scandinavian peoples into a single country; Scandinavian nationalism.

Pan-Slavism n
panslavisme
A movement aimed at uniting all the Slavic peoples.

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Panama.

Panama City pn
Panama City
The capital city of Panama.

Panchen Lama Panchen Lamas n
Panchen Lama
(Tibetan Buddhism) The second-highest-ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, after the Dalai Lama.

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Pancratius
One of two Christian saints, Pancras of Taormina and Pancras of Rome

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
(Greek mythology) The first woman on earth, who had been given a box by the gods and instructed not to open it, but who disobeyed the instructions out of curiosity, releasing all manner of evils into the world.
(astronomy) 55 Pandora, a main belt asteroid.

Pandora's box Pandora's boxes n
Pandoras æske
(idiomatic) A source of unforeseen trouble.

Panevėžys pn
Panevėžys
A city in Lithuania.

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Pangæa
(geology) A supercontinent that included all the landmasses of the earth before the Triassic period and that broke up into Laurasia and Gondwana.

Papal States pn
Kirkestaten Pavestaten
(historical) A country in southern Europe that existed until 1870, comprising the territories of Italy over which the pope was the ruler in a civil as well as a spiritual sense.

Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papua Ny Guinea
A country in Oceania. Official name: Independent State of Papua New Guinea. Capital and largest city: Port Moresby.

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Paraguay. Capital and largest city: Asunción.

Paraguayan Paraguayans n
paraguayaner
A person from Paraguay or of Paraguayan descent.

Paralympic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪmpɪk/ /ˌpɛ-/ adj
paralympisk
(sports) Pertaining to the Paralympic Games.

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Paramaribo
The capital city of Suriname.

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Paris
The capital and largest city of France.
A department of Île-de-France, France.
A city, the county seat of Monroe County, Missouri; named for the city in Kentucky.

Parisian /pəˈɹi.ʒən/ /pəˈɹɪz.ɪ.ən/ /pəˈɹɪʒ.ən/ more Parisian most Parisian adj
parisisk
Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France

Parisian /pəˈɹi.ʒən/ /pəˈɹɪz.ɪ.ən/ /pəˈɹɪʒ.ən/ Parisians n
pariser pariserinde
A native, citizen and/or inhabitant of Paris, France

Parkinson's disease n
Parkinsons sygdom
(neurology, disease) A chronic neurological disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremor, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), cogwheel or lead-pipe rigidity, and postural instability.

Parthian Empire pn
Partherriget
(historical) An ancient empire of Western Asia founded as a kingdom by Arsaces I with his 3rd-century-BCE conquest of Parthia (only recently a satrapy of the Seleucid Empire) and subsequently greatly expanded by Mithridates I.

Passover Passovers pn
påske
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ /ˈpætɹəs/ pn
Patras
The third most populated Greek city (after Athens and Thessaloniki), the most populated city in the Peloponnese and the capital of Western Greece (administrative region of Greece).

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
A en given name.

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚] Patricks pn
Patrick
(countable) A en given name

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paulus Poul
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.
Poul
A en given name of biblical origin.

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paula Poula
A en given name.

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ pn
Pauline
A en given name.

Paulson pn
Poulsen
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Pechora pipit Pechora pipits n
tundrapiber
Anthus gustavi, a passerine bird which breeds in the East Palearctic tundra

Peipus /ˈpaɪpəs/ pn
Peipus
A large freshwater lake on the border between Estonia and Russia in Northern Europe. It is the fifth-largest lake in Europe, and the largest in Estonia. The lake consists of three parts: Peipsi (Chudskoe), Pihkva (Pskovskoe), Lämmijärv (Teploe).

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Peleus
A rare surname.

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponnes
A peninsula in Greece, separated from mainland Europe by the Gulf of Corinth and connected to it by the Isthmus of Corinth.

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪnjə/ pn
Pennsylvania Pennsylvanien
A state of the United States. Capital: Harrisburg; largest city: Philadelphia.

Pentecostalism Pentecostalisms n
pinsebevægelse
Christian religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit and is known for speaking in tongues.

Penza pn
Pensa
A city, the administrative center of Penza Oblast, Russia.

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
Den Demokratiske Folkerepublik Algeriet
The official name of Algeria.

People's Liberation Army pn
Folkets Befrielseshær
(military) People's Liberation Army Ground Force, the army branch of the military arm of the People's Republic of China.

People's Republic of China /ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Folkerepublikken Kina
The official name of China, sometimes contrasted to the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Pepsi /ˈpɛpsi/ pn
Pepsi
A brand of carbonated cola non-alcoholic drink produced by the company PepsiCo.

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Perikles
(historical) An Ancient Greek politician.

Perm pn
Perm
A city, the administrative center of Perm Krai, Russia.

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persefone
(Greek god) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Persien
Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ more Persian most Persian adj
persisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.
Of or pertaining to the Persian people.
Of or pertaining to the Persian language.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ Persians n
persisk
(uncountable) The Persian language, or a family of languages spoken primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
perser persisk
(countable) A person from Persia.
angorakat perser
A Persian cat.

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Persiske Bugt
The gulf between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Peru
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] Peters pn
Peter Peder Per
A en given name.
Peter Peder
The leading Apostle in the New Testament.
Petersbrev Peter Peder
(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ Petersons pn
Pedersen Petersen
A surname transferred from the given name.

Petrarchan sonnet Petrarchan sonnets n
italienske sonet
(poetry) A sonnet comprising an octave and a closing sestet, following the rhyme scheme of either abba abba cde cde or abba abba cd cd cd or abba abba cce dde or abba abba cdd cee.

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ Petri dishes n
petriskål
A shallow glass dish, with a loose-fitting cover, used to culture bacteria.

Petrograd pn
Petrograd
A region of Saint Petersburg city, Saint Petersburg, Northwest Russia district, European Russia, Russia.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Petropavlovsk-Kamtjatskij
A city in the far East of Russia, administrative centre of Kamchatka kray, also called Petropavlovsk

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Phaistos
An ancient Minoan city in southern Crete prefecture, in modern Greece.

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ Pharisees n
farisæer
(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish political party, a social movement, and a school of thought among Jews that flourished during the Second Temple Era (536 B.C.E.–70 C.E.). The movement was ultimately the basis for most contemporary forms of Judaism.

Pharmageddon /ˌfɑːməˈɡɛdə̆n/ pn
Pharmageddon
A dystopian scenario wherein medicine and the pharmaceuticals industry have a net detrimental effect on human health and medical progress does more harm than good.

Philemon /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ Philemons pn
Filemon Paulus' Brev til Filemon
The eighteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to a fellow Christian called Philemon.
Filemon
A surname transferred from the given name.

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ Philips pn
Filip
(uncountable) One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
(countable, rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Philippa /ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ pn
Filippa
A en given name.

Philippians pn
Filipperbrevet Filipperne
(biblical) The eleventh book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Philippians.

Philippine Sea pn
Filippinske Hav
A marginal sea in the Pacific Ocean to the north and east of the Philippines.

Philippine eagle Philippine eagles n
abeørn
Pithecophaga jefferyi, a species of eagle endemic to forests in the Philippines that has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest.

Philippines /ˈfi.li.pins/ /ˈfi.lip.pins/ /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Filippinerne
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Philippines. Capital: Manila.

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ Philistim Philistines n
filister
(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.

Phinehas pn
Pinehas
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Phnom Penh
The capital city of Cambodia.

Phoebe /ˈfiːbi/ pn
Føbe
A en given name.

Phoenicia /fəˈniːʃɪə/ /fəˈnɪʃə/ /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fønikien
The land of city states of the Phoenicians which around 1000 BC was situated on the coast of present day Syria and Lebanon, and included the cities of Tyre and Sidon.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ adj
fønikisk
Of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia.

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Føniks
(mythology) A mythical firebird; especially the sacred one from ancient Egyptian mythology.
(constellation) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the mythical bird. It lies north of Tucana.
Phoenix
The capital city of Arizona, and the county seat of Maricopa County.

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frygien
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the west central part of Anatolia, in what is now modern-day Turkey.

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
Pi-dag
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi).

Picardy pn
Pikardiet Picardie
A former administrative region and historical province of France; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Hauts-de-France.

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piemonte
An administrative region in the north of Italy.

Pilsen pn
Plzeň
A city in western Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ pn
Pinocchio
The fictional boy made from wood whose nose gets longer with each lie he tells, protagonist of the story The Adventures of Pinocchio (1881–1883) by Carlo Collodi.
The popular fairy tale about Pinocchio.

Piraeus pn
Piræus
A municipality and port in Greece, part of Athens agglomeration, the chief port of Athens, located on the Saronic Gulf.

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ Pisces n
fisk
Someone with a Pisces astrological sign.

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ pn
Fiskene
(zodiac constellations) The Fish, a Greco-Roman constellation of the zodiac named for its presumed resemblance to a pair of fish
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the fish, supposed to be ruled by Neptune and to influence events occurring between February 20 and March 20 (tropical) or, less often, between March 15 and April 14 (sidereal).

Pisidia pn
Pisidien
A historical region in southern Asia Minor, between Pamphylia and Phrygia

Planck's constant pn
Plancks konstant
(quantum mechanics) the constant of proportionality (symbol ℎ), relating the energy and frequency of a photon (6.626×10−34 joule-second); also related to the indeterminacy limit in the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; the quantum of action

Platonic solid Platonic solids n
platonisk legeme
(geometry) Any of five convex polyhedra with congruent regular polygonal faces, which have a high degree of symmetry and have been studied since antiquity.

Platonism pn
platonisme
The philosophy of Plato.

Pleiades /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Plejaderne
(Greek god) The "seven sisters", companions of Artemis and daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione.
(astronomy) An open cluster of hot blue stars in the constellation Taurus, and the most easily visible such cluster from Earth.

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Plethon
Georgios Gemistos Plethon (c. 1355–1453), a Byzantine Greek philosopher.

Plotinus /pləʊˈtaɪnəs/ pn
Plotin
Roman philosopher 205–270; father of Neoplatonism

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Den flernationale stat Bolivia
Official name of Bolivia.

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] pn
Pluto
(Greek god, Roman god) Greco-Roman god of the underworld.
(astronomy) The largest dwarf planet and formerly the ninth planet, represented by the symbol ♇ or ⯓, both now used mostly in astrology. [from 1930]

Po valley pn
Posletten
A large plain that occupies most of northern Italy south of the Alps, surrounding the river Po.

Podgorica /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
The capital and largest city of Montenegro.

Podolia pn
Podolien

Podunk /ˈpoʊdʌŋk/ pn
Østre Bøvelse
(US) Mythical small town of no importance. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polen
A country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Poland. Capital and largest city: Warsaw.

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polarstjernen
(star) α Ursae Minoris, a trinary star in the constellation Ursa Minor located near the north celestial pole for the last 1500 years.

Pole /pol/ /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] Poles n
polak
A person from Poland or of Polish descent.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polsk
Of, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
polsk
The language spoken in Poland.

Polish parliament Polish parliaments n
polsk rigsdag polsk riksdag
(idiomatic) A deliberative but indecisive institution.

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth pn
Den polsk-litauiske realunion
A confederation of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1569–1795.

Polotsk /ˈpɒlətsk/ pn
Polotsk
A city in Belarus.

Poltava /pɒlˈtavə/ /pɔ(ː)lˈtavə/ pn
Poltava
A city, the administrative centre of Poltava Hromada, Poltava Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.

Polyhymnia pn
Polyhymnia
(Greek god) The Muse of sacred music.

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynesien
A region of Oceania, including Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand, and most of the islands between them.

Polyphemus /ˌpɒlɪˈfiːməs/ pn
Polyfem
(Greek mythology) A cyclops in Homer's Odyssey.

Pomerania /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Pommern
A former duchy, historical province of Prussia, and now a region split between Germany and Poland on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea.

Pomerelia pn
Pommerellen
(historical) A region, located on the southern shore of the Baltic in eastern Pomerania, to the west of the Vistula, centered on the city of Danzig/Gdańsk.

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
pontisk

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Pontos
(historical) An ancient kingdom in northern Anatolia, on the south coast of the Black Sea.

Pooh /puː/ pn
Plys
Short for Winnie the Pooh.

Popemobile Popemobiles n
pavemobil
(informal) Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allowing an open view.

Pori pn
Pori
A city in Finland.

Port Louis pn
Port Louis
The capital city of Mauritius.

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
The capital city of Papua New Guinea.

Port Vila /ˌpɔː(ɹ)t ˈviːlə/ pn
Port Vila
The capital and largest city of Vanuatu.

Port of Spain /ˈpɔːt əv ˈspeɪn/ pn
Port-of-Spain
The capital city of Trinidad and Tobago.

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Port-au-Prince
The capital city of Haiti.

Porto pn
Porto
A city and municipality, the district capital of Porto district, Portugal

Porto-Novo pn
Porto-Novo
The official capital of Benin. The de-facto capital is Cotonou.

Portugal /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
A country in Southern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. Official name: Portuguese Republic. Capital and largest city: Lisbon.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ more Portuguese most Portuguese adj
portugisisk
Of or pertaining to the people of Portugal or their culture.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ Portuguese Portugueses n
portugiser portugisisk
(chiefly, in the plural) A person native to, or living in, Portugal.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
portugisisk
A Romance language originating in Portugal, and now the official language of Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guiné Bissau (Guinea-Bissau), Cape Verde, East Timor, and Brazil.

Portuguese Republic pn
Portugisiske Republik
The official name of Portugal.

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ Portuguese Water Dogs n
portugisisk vandhund
A water spaniel breed of gun dog originating in Portugal.

Portuguese man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˈpoɹ-/ /ˈpoɹ.tʃəˌɡiz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˈpɔː.tʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ Portuguese men-of-war n
Portugisisk orlogsmand
Physalia physalis, a marine cnidarian consisting of a floating colony of hydrozoans attached to a float, superficially resembling a jellyfish.

Potemkin village Potemkin villages n
potemkinkulisse
(idiomatic) Any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.

Potsdam /ˈpɑtsdæm/ /ˈpɒtsdæm/ pn
Potsdam
A town in Buffalo City municipality, Eastern Cape province, South Africa.

Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Prag
The capital city of the Czech Republic; former capital of Czechoslovakia; former capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

Praia /ˈpɹaɪə/ pn
Praia
The capital city of Cape Verde.

Precambrian pn
prækambrium
(geology) The Precambrian supereon; spanning from the formation of the Earth around 4.6 billion years ago to the emergence of hard-shelled creatures 541 million years ago.

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
presbyteriansk
Relating to Presbyterianism.

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ Presbyterians n
presbyterianer
A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.

Presbyterianism n
presbyterianisme
A form of Protestant Christianity based on Calvinism.

Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Pretoria
The administrative capital of South Africa.

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priamos
(Greek mythology) The king of Troy during the Iliad

Primorsky Krai pn
Primorskij kraj
A krai in extreme southeastern Russia.

Prince Charles Foreland pn
Forlandet Prins Karls Forland
An island of Svalbard.

Prince Charming Prince Charmings Princes Charming n
prins på den hvide hest drømmeprins prinsen på den hvide hest
(by extension) A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner, especially but not necessarily if he embodies common characteristics of the fictional princes, such as being courageous or chivalrous.

Prince of Wales Princes of Wales n
prins af Wales
A royal title given to the male heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.

Principality of Andorra pn
Fyrstendømmet Andorra
Official name of Andorra.

Principality of Liechtenstein pn
Fyrstendømmet Liechtenstein
The official name of Liechtenstein.

Principality of Monaco pn
Fyrstendømmet Monaco
The official name of Monaco.

Pristina pn
Pristina
The capital and largest city of Kosovo.

Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Procopius Prokopius
A en given name.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century C.E.

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometheus
(Greek god) The Titan chiefly honored for stealing fire from Zeus in the stalk of a fennel plant and giving it to mortals for their use. The god of fire and craft.

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ Protestants n
protestant
(Christianity) A member of any of several Christian denominations which separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation (or in some cases later).

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ Protestantisms n
protestantisme
The Protestant (rather than the Roman Catholic or Orthodox) Christian faith.

Proto-Germanic pn
urgermansk
Hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language of all Germanic languages, including English.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
protoindoeuropæisk urindoeuropæisk
(linguistics, uncountable) The reconstructed ancestor language or protolanguage of the Indo-European family of languages, which includes most European, Iranian, and Indian languages.

Proto-Norse pn
urnordisk
An Indo-European language spoken in Scandinavia and ancestral to Old Norse that evolved from Proto-Germanic over the first centuries AD.

Proto-Slavic pn
urslavisk
(linguistics) A hypothetical, reconstructed language whence all the Slavic languages later descended.

Provence /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Provence
A maritime region of southeastern France bordering Italy, now included in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Proverbs Proverb pn
Ordsprogene
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh, being a collection of moral maxims.

Providence pn
Forsynet
Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.
Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island, the state capital and largest city.

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Preussen Prøjsen
(chiefly, historical) A geographical area on the Baltic coast of northeastern Europe.
(historical) A German province which was originally located in this area but later greatly expanded, and which was the predecessor to and a member of the German Empire; abolished as an administrative unit at the end of the Second World War.
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".
Former name of Leader, Saskatchewan, changed due to anti-German sentiment in WWI.

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
preussisk prøjsisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Prussia.

Prussian blue more Prussian blue most Prussian blue adj
berlinerblå
Of a rich blue colour, tinted with green.

Prussian blue Prussian blues n
berlinerblåt
(inorganic compound) An insoluble dark, bright blue pigment, ferric ferrocyanide (equivalent to ferrous ferricyanide), used in painting and dyeing, and as an antidote for certain kinds of heavy metal poisoning.
A moderate to rich blue colour, tinted with deep greenish blue.

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Salmerne

Pskov pn
Pskov
A city, the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, Russia.

Psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ pn
Psyke
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) The personification of the soul. Originally a mortal princess who later married Eros/Cupid, (the god of love), was deified, and bore him a daughter, Hedone/Voluptas.

Ptolemaic /ˌtɑl.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌtɒl.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
ptolemæisk
(historical) Of or pertaining to the Ptolemy dynasty of pharaohs, the Ptolemies, rulers of Hellenistic Egypt.

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolemæus
A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.

Puebla pn
Puebla
A city in central Mexico.

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ more Puerto Rican most Puerto Rican adj
puertorikansk
Of, from or relating to Puerto Rico or its people.

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ Puerto Ricans n
puertoricaner
A person from Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Puerto Rico
A self-governing commonwealth and dependent territory of the United States in the Caribbean.

Punch pn
Mester Jakel
(British) A glove puppet who is the main character used in a Punch and Judy show.

Punch and Judy Punch and Judies n
Mester Jakel-teater
A traditional sideshow often found at seaside resorts, consisting of various glove puppets operated by one person in a small tent-style booth theatre.

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ more Punic most Punic adj
punisk

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ Punics n
puner

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ pn
punisk
The language of Carthage.

Puntland pn
Puntland
A state of Somalia; a regional state of north-eastern Somalia.

Purgatory pn
skærsild
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.

Puss in Boots pn
Den bestøvlede kat
A 17th-century French literary fairy tale about a cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his penniless and low-born master.

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ Putins pn
Putin
A surname from Russian.

Putinism pn
putinisme
(politics) The political policies of Vladimir Putin; the Russian political system during Putin’s tenure in power.

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Putler
(derogatory, offensive) Vladimir Putin (president of Russia).

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
The administrative capital of Malaysia, located in the federal territory of the same name.

Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ pn
Pyongyang
The capital city of North Korea.

Pyrenees /ˈpɪɹəˌniz/ /ˌpɪɹəˈniːz/ pn
Pyrenæerne
The mountain range separating Spain from France, inhabited by Basques in the west, Occitans in the centre-north, Aragonese in the centre-south, and Catalans in the east.

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ Pyrrhic victories n
pyrrhussejr
A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /paɪˈθæɡ.ɚ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pythagoras
Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC), an Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher.

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
A city in Estonia.

Père David's tit Père David's tits n
brunmejse
Poecile davidi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Q /kju/ /kjuː/ /kjʉː/ Qs n
D
(card games, chess) Abbreviation of queen.

QR code QR codes n
QR-kode
A two-dimensional barcode, typically used to link to a website.

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Qatar
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: State of Qatar. Capital: Doha.

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
qatarsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people.

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ Qataris n
qatarer
A person from Qatar or of Qatari descent.

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ Quakers n
kvæker
A believer of the Quaker faith and a member of the Society of Friends, known for their pacifist views.

Quechua /ˈkɛt͡ʃwə/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwə/ pn
quechua
The language spoken by these people.

Queensland /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/ /ˈkwiːnzlənd/ /ˈkwɪːnzˌlæːnd/ pn
Queensland
One of the six states of Australia. Capital: Brisbane. It occupies the north-eastern part of the continent.

Question Time pn
spørgerunde
(politics) A time during a sitting of parliament wherein Members of Parliament ask questions of government ministers (including the Prime Minister) which they are obliged to answer.

Quezon City /ˈkɛ.zɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Quezon City
A highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
Quidditch
A fictional ball game played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and six elevated ring-shaped goals.

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ /ˈkiːtəʊ/ pn
Quito
The capital city of Ecuador.

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans n
koran Koranen
A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of one of the above-mentioned book.

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans pn
koran Koranen
(Islam) The Islamic holy book, considered by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

RSVP RSVPs n
s.u.
A reply to an invitation.

Rabat /ɹɑːˈbæt/ /ɹɑːˈbɑːt/ /ɹəˈbæt/ /ɹəˈbɑːt/ pn
Rabat
The capital city of Morocco, and capital city of the region of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco.

Rabbinic Judaism n
rabbinsk jødedom
The mainstream form of Judaism since the 6th century CE, after the codification of the Babylonian Talmud, having its roots in Pharisaic Judaism and based on the belief that Moses at Mount Sinai received two items from God: the written Torah and the oral Torah.

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rakel
(biblical character) Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
A en given name.

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɒk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ pn
ragnarok
(Norse mythology) A series of future events culminating in a battle, fought between the Æsir and einherjar on one side, and the forces of Surtr, Loki, and Loki's children on the other, in which all of creation is burned down and almost all life is extinguished.

Rakvere pn
Rakvere
A town in Estonia.

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Ralf
A en given name.

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ɹəməˈzɑːn/ /ɹəməˈðɑːn/ /ɹəmˈzɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ Ramadans pn
ramadan
(Islam) The holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast between the break of dawn until sunset; they also refrain from drinking liquids, smoking and having sexual relations.

Rastafarianism pn
Rastafarianisme Rastafaribevægelsen
A religion that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s out of biblical prophecy and rising black aspirations.

Rauma pn
Rauma
A city in Finland

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
Reading
A number of townships, listed under Reading Township.
A town in Massachusetts.
A town in Vermont.

Rebecca /ɹɪˈbɛkə/ Rebeccas pn
Rebecca
A en given name, in regular use since the Reformation.

Rebekah pn
Rebecca
(biblical character) The sister of Laban; Isaac's wife; the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Received Pronunciation pn
Dronningens engelsk Oxford-engelsk britisk engelsk højengelsk korrekt engelsk
The form of pronunciation of the English language traditionally spoken by the educated classes of the south-east of England, considered to be a standard (see received) and used as such in the pronunciation schemes of most British dictionaries. Abbreviation: RP

Red Army pn
Den Røde Hær
(historical, military) Name of the Soviet army in the period 1918–1946.

Red Army man Red Army men n
rødarmist
(historical) The lowest military rank of the Red Army.

Red Crescent pn
Røde Halvmåne
A branch of the Red Cross that operates in Muslim countries.

Red Cross pn
Røde Kors
An international humanitarian organization that cares for the wounded, sick, and homeless.
The symbol of this organization.
An unincorporated community in Kentucky.
A town in North Carolina.

Red Sea pn
Røde Hav
A long, narrow sea between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula; links the Suez Canal with the Arabian Sea.

Red Square pn
Den Røde Plads
A large historical square in central Moscow.

Regina /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒi.nə/ pn
Regine
A en given name.

Rehoboam pn
Rehabeam
King of Israel after Solomon, whose folly split the kingdom in two; the father of Abijah (biblical character)

Reich /ɹaɪk/ /ɹaɪx/ n
rige
A German empire, kingdom or nation; its territory or government.

Reichstag pn
Rigsdag Rigsdagsbygning
The lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Reims /ɹiːmz/ /ɹæms/ pn
Reims
A city in Champagne, Marne department, Grand Est, France.

Republic of Albania pn
Republikken Albanien
The official name of Albania.

Republic of Angola pn
Republikken Angola
The official name of Angola.

Republic of Armenia pn
Republikken Armenien
The official name of Armenia.

Republic of Austria pn
Republikken Østrig
The official name of Austria.

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
Republikken Aserbajdsjan
The official name of Azerbaijan (country in the Caucasus).

Republic of Belarus pn
Republikken Hviderusland
The official name of Belarus.

Republic of Botswana pn
Republikken Botswana
The official name of Botswana.

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Republikken Bulgarien
The official name of Bulgaria.

Republic of Burundi pn
Republikken Burundi
The official name of Burundi.

Republic of China /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Republikken Kina Taiwan
A country in East Asia; modern-day Taiwan, the rump state left over from the Republic of China on the mainland after 1949.

Republic of Croatia pn
Republikken Kroatien
The official name of Croatia. [20th c.]

Republic of Cuba pn
Republikken Cuba
The official name of Cuba.

Republic of Cyprus pn
Republikken Cypern
The official name of Cyprus.

Republic of Côte d'Ivoire pn
Republikken Elfenbenskysten
The official name of Côte d'Ivoire. [20th c.]

Republic of Equatorial Guinea pn
Republikken Ækvatorialguinea
The official name of Equatorial Guinea.

Republic of Estonia pn
Republikken Estland
The official name of Estonia. [20th c.]

Republic of Finland pn
Republikken Finland
The long form of Finland.

Republic of Guinea pn
Republikken Guinea
The official name of Guinea.

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
Republikken Guinea-Bissau
Official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
Republikken Ungarn
Former official name of Hungary.

Republic of Iceland pn
Republikken Island
The conventional descriptive name of Iceland.

Republic of India pn
Republikken Indien
The official name of India.

Republic of Indonesia pn
Republikken Indonesien
Official name for Indonesia.

Republic of Iraq pn
Republikken Irak
(a country). [20th c.]

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Republikken Irland
A republic in western Europe, covering most of the island of Ireland, with Dublin as its capital.

Republic of Korea pn
Republikken Korea
Official name of South Korea.

Republic of Latvia pn
Republikken Letland
The official name of Latvia.

Republic of Lithuania pn
Republikken Litauen
The official name of Lithuania.

Republic of Malawi pn
Republikken Malawi
The official name of Malawi.

Republic of Malta pn
Republikken Malta
The official name of Malta.

Republic of Niger pn
Republikken Niger
The official name of Niger.

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Republikken Nordmakedonien
Country situated north of Greece and west of Bulgaria on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly partially recognised as the Republic of Macedonia.

Republic of Poland pn
Republikken Polen
The official name of Poland.

Republic of Serbia pn
Republikken Serbien
The official name of Serbia.

Republic of Seychelles pn
Republikken Seychellerne
The official name of Seychelles.

Republic of Singapore pn
Republikken Singapore
Official name of Singapore.

Republic of Slovenia pn
Republikken Slovenien
The official name of Slovenia.

Republic of South Africa pn
Republikken Sydafrika
The official name of South Africa, a country in Southern Africa.

Republic of South Sudan pn
Republikken Sydsudan
South Sudan (a country in East Africa).

Republic of The Gambia pn
Republikken Gambia
The official name of The Gambia (1965-2016).

Republic of Turkey pn
Republikken Tyrkiet
Former official name of the country of Turkey (now Republic of Türkiye).

Republic of Uganda pn
Republikken Uganda
The official name of Uganda.

Republic of Zambia pn
Republikken Zambia
The official name of Zambia.

Republic of Zimbabwe pn
Republikken Zimbabwe
The official name of Zimbabwe.

Republic of the Philippines pn
Republikken Filippinerne
Official name for Philippines.

Republic of the Sudan pn
Republikken Sudan
The official name of Sudan.

Reuben /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ Reubens pn
Ruben
(biblical character) First son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
A surname transferred from the given name

Revelation pn
Johannes' Åbenbaring
(biblical) The final book of the New Testament of the Bible.

Rexism pn
rexisme
(politics, historical) A fascist movement active in Belgium from 1935 to 1945; the ideology of the Rexist Party

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavik
The capital city of Iceland.

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rhinen
A river in western Europe, that flows through Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, France and the Netherlands, before emptying into the North Sea.

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ pn
Rhinland
(usually, with the definite article) An area on both sides of the river Rhine, in the west of Germany. Roughly equivalent to the former Prussian Rhine Province, now the greater part of Rhineland-Palatinate plus the south-western half of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rheinland-Pfalz
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Rhode Island /ˌɹoʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˌɹəʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Rhode Island
The smallest state of the United States, formerly officially State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ Rhodeses pn
Rhodos
A city on the island of Rhodes, Greece, and the capital of the Dodecanese.

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodesia
(historical) A historical region in Southern Africa, the area now occupied by Zimbabwe and Zambia. [used from 1895 to 1964]

Rhodesian adj
rhodesisk
From, pertaining, or relating to Rhodesia or its people or culture.

Rhodesian Rhodesians n
rhodesier
Someone from Rhodesia.

Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ Richards pn
Richard Rikard
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Richmond /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.mənd/ pn
Richmond
The capital city of Virginia.

Riga /ˈɹiːɡə/ pn
Riga
The capital city of Latvia.

Rijeka /ɹiˈjɛkə/ /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Rijeka
A coastal city in northwestern Croatia.

Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Riyadh
A province of Saudi Arabia. Capital: Riyadh.
The capital city of Saudi Arabia.

Robert /ˈɹɑ.bɚt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ /ˈɹɔb.ət/ pn
Robert
(rare, _, compared to given name) A French surname originating as a patronymic.

Robeson Channel pn
Robeson kanal
A strait between Greenland and Ellesmere Island, connecting the Arctic Ocean and Hall Basin, part of the Nares Strait.

Roblox /ˈroʊblɒks/ pn
Roblox
A massively multiplayer online game and creation system platform (introduced in 2004) in which users design and play video games.

Rocky Mountains pn
Rocky Mountains
A range of mountains running from Northern New Mexico to Alaska.

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ Roma Roms n
roma romani sigøjner
A member of the Romani people.
(in particular) A male member of the Romani people who is married and considered respectable amongst the family.

Roma pn
roma romani
A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ more Roman most Roman adj
Romer romersk
Of or from Rome.
romersk
(historical) Of or from the Roman Empire.

Roman Catholic adj
romersk katolsk

Roman Catholic Roman Catholics n
romersk katolik
A person who belongs to the (Roman) Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Church pn
romersk-katolske kirke
Latin Church, the largest of the autonomous particular churches of the Catholic Church.

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Romerriget
(historical) The empire which succeeded the Roman Republic and existed between 27 B.C.E. and 476 C.E. in the west (and until 1453 C.E. in the east; see Byzantine Empire), encompassing territories stretching from Britain and Germany to Spain, North Africa and the Persian Gulf. [from 15th c.]

Roman candle Roman candles n
romerlys
A traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells.

Roman numeral Roman numerals n
romertal
A numeral represented using a Roman system involving the letters I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.

Roman numerals n
romertal
(uncountable) The system of numerals using Roman numerals.

Roman road Roman roads n
romervej
(historical) Any of many roads built in Europe, including Britain, by the Ancient Romans, many of which survive in various forms.

Romance adj
romansk
Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc.

Romani /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
romani
The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani.

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹuˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Rumænien
A country in Southeast Europe. Capital and largest city: Bucharest.

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumænsk
Of or relating to Romania, the Romanian people, or the Romanian language.

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ Romanians n
rumæner
(countable) A native of Romania.
rumænsk
(uncountable) The official language of Romania and Moldova.

Romanization /ˌɹəʊmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Romanizations n
romanisering
(usually, uncountable) The act or process of putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet, by means such as transliteration and transcription.

Romanoff Romanoffs pn
Romanov
A dynasty that ruled the Russian Empire
An aristocratic house that formed a ruling dynasty of Russia

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romerbrevet Romerne
(biblical) The sixth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Christians in Rome.
Romerne
The 30th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Romansch /ɹoʊˈmænʃ/ /ɹoʊˈmɑnʃ/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
rætoromansk
(strict sense) A Rhaeto-Romance language (or dialect continuum) spoken in the Graubünden/Grisons canton of Switzerland; it is one of the four official languages of Switzerland.

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rom
A city on the Tiber River on the Italian peninsula; ancient capital of the Roman Empire; capital city of Italy; capital city of the region of Lazio.
Det Romerske Kejserrige Romerriget
Ancient Rome; the former Roman Empire; Roman civilization.

Rome wasn't built in a day /ˈɹoʊm ˌwʌzənt ˈbɪlt‿ɪn‿ə ˈdeɪ/ /ˈɹəʊm ˌwɒzənt ˈbɪlt‿ɪn‿ə ˈdeɪ/ proverb
Rom blev ikke bygget på en dag
(idiomatic) It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.

Ronald /ˈɹɑnəld/ /ˈɹɒnəld/ pn
Ronald
A en given name.

Roof of the World pn
Verdens Tag verdens tag
The various high mountainous regions in Asia, made up of the Pamirs, the Himalayas, Tibet and Mount Everest.

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamond
A en given name.

Rose pn
Rosa
A en given name.

Roseau /ɹəʊˈzəʊ/ pn
Roseau
The capital city of Dominica.

Rosetta Stone pn
Rosettastenen
A large inscribed stone found near Rosetta, Egypt, in 1799, later used as a basis for understanding many previously undecipherable examples of hieroglyphic writing.

Ross's gull Ross's gulls n
rosenmåge
Rhodostethia rosea, a small gull breeding in the high Arctic of northernmost North America, and northeast Siberia.

Rostov pn
Rostov Rostov oblast
A city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.
Rostov oblast
An oblast of Russia.

Rostov-on-Don pn
Rostov ved Don Rostov-na-Donu
A large city, the administrative center of Rostov Oblast, in southern Russia.

Round Table pn
det runde bord
(Arthurian legend) King Arthur's table in the Arthurian legend, around which he and his knights congregate, all having equal status since the table has no head.

Roxana pn
Roxana
The wife of Alexander the Great.

Royal Navy pn
Kongelige Flåde
The British navy; formed in the 16th century, although England has had naval ships since before the time of Alfred the Great.

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Rubicon
(historical) A small river in northeastern Italy which flowed into the Adriatic Sea marking the boundary between the Roman province of Gaul and the Roman heartland. Its crossing by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C.E. began a civil war.

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rolf
A en given name.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeers pn
Rudolf med den røde tud
A legendary reindeer with a nose that glows red, the subject of a comic Christmas song; often added among Santa Claus's reindeer as the leading one.

Ruhnu pn
Runø
An island in the middle of the Gulf of Riga, belonging to Estonia.

Rumelia pn
Rumelien
(historical) A former region comprising the territories of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ Russias pn
Rusland
A transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. Official name: Russian Federation. Capital and largest city: Moscow. It borders the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas. Part of the Soviet Union from 1917 through 1991.

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ more Russian most Russian adj
russisk
Of or pertaining to Russia.
(dated) Of or pertaining to Rus.
Of or pertaining to the Russian language.

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ v
russisk russer
(transitive, obsolete) To compel or force someone as a result of Russian influence or pressure.

Russian Blue Russian Blues n
Russian Blue
(zoology) A domestic cat of a breed with dense silver to grey fur.

Russian Empire pn
Russiske Rige Russiske kejserrige
(historical) The Russian state from 1721 to 1917.

Russian Federation pn
Den Russiske Føderation
Alternative formal name of Russia.

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Den russisk-ortodokse kirke
One of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches.

Russian SFSR pn
Russiske SFSR Russiske Socialistiske Føderative Sovjetrepublik
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, the name for modern day Russia before the collapse of the Soviet Union (1917-1991).

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Russiske Socialistiske Føderative Sovjetrepublik
The official name for modern-day Russia under the Communist Party from 1936 to 1991 (from 1918 to 1937, according to the Constitution of the RSFSR, called the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic). Part of the USSR from 1922 to 1991.

Russian doll Russian dolls n
babusjka matrjosjka russisk dukke
One of a set of hollow nesting dolls, usually wooden and decorated.

Russian oven Russian ovens n
finske masseovn masseovn russisk masseovn
A kind of oven/furnace that first appeared in the 15th century, used for both cooking and domestic heating in traditional Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian households, and designed to retain heat for long periods of time by channeling the smoke and hot air of combustion through a labyrinth of passages.

Russify /ˈɹuːsɪˌfaɪ̯/ /ˈɹʌsɪˌfaɪ̯/ v
russificere
(ambitransitive) To render or become more Russian.

Russo- /ˈɹuːsoʊ/ /ˈɹʌsoʊ/ prefix
russo-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russophobe /ˈɹuːsəfoʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)fəʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsəfoʊ̯b/ Russophobes n
russofob
Someone who despises Russians, the country of Russia, or Russian influence.

Russophobia n
russofobi
Contempt or hatred towards Russia or Russians, especially the political system, or the customs of the former Soviet Union.

Russophobic more Russophobic most Russophobic adj
russofobisk
Exhibiting or relating to Russophobia.

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Ruth
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
A en given name.

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ pn
Rwanda
A country in East Africa.

Ryazan pn
Rjasan
A city, the administrative center of Ryazan Oblast, Russia, 196 kilometres south of Moscow.

Réunion /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Réunion
An island, overseas department, and administrative region of France, located in the Indian Ocean to the west of Mauritius and to the east of Madagascar.

Rövarspråket pn
røversprog
A type of wordplay that originated in Sweden in which the consonants of words are doubled, with the letter o inserted between them.

Rødovre pn
Rødovre
A city in Denmark.

Rügen pn
Rygen
Germany's largest island, located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of extreme western Pomerania.

Rēzekne pn
Rēzekne
A city in Latvia.

S-shaped more S-shaped most S-shaped adj
S-formet
shaped like the letter S

S-train S-trains n
S-tog bybane
(chiefly in German-speaking countries and Copenhagen, Denmark) A commuter rail/metro system (generally overground) serving a metropolitan area; a train in such a system.

SSR SSRs n
SSR
(historical) Initialism of Soviet Socialist Republic.

Saaremaa pn
Øsel Saaremaa
The largest island of Estonia, and Saare County which contains it.

Saarland pn
Saarland
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Saba /ˈseɪ.bə/ pn
Saba
An island and special municipality in the Netherlands, in the Caribbean Sea; in the southern part of the Caribbean off the west coast of Venezuela.

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ Sabbaths n
sabbat
Friday evening to Saturday evening, observed in Judaism and some Christian denominations (such as the Coptic Orthodox Church) as a day of rest and worship.
søndag
Sunday, observed in most of Christianity as a day of rest and worship.
heksesabbat
A meeting of witches. (Also called a witches' Sabbath, Shabbat, sabbat, or black Sabbath.)

Sabbath-day Sabbath-days n
sabbatsdag
The day of the Sabbath; Saturday, the seventh day of the week.

Sabina pn
Sabina Sabine
A en given name.
A en given name.

Sacramento /ˌsækɹəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌsækɹəˈmɛntəʊ/ pn
Sacramento
The capital city of California, United States and the county seat of Sacramento County.

Sadducee Sadducees n
saddukæer
(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish sect possibly formed as a political party in the 2nd century BCE and existing until around the 1st century CE.

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːɹɪ.əs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛɹiəs/ Sagittariuses n
skytte
(astrology) Someone with a Sagittarius star sign.

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːɹɪ.əs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛɹiəs/ pn
Skytten
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer. It contains the stars Kaus Australis and Nunki.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the archer, ruled by Jupiter and covering November 23 - December 21 (tropical astrology) or December 16 - January 14 (sidereal astrology).

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Sahara
A desert in North Africa, the largest hot desert in the world.

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ Saints n
Sankt
A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name.

Saint Andrew's cross Saint Andrew's crosses n
andreaskors
A diagonal cross, the figure of a cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars.

Saint Barbara pn
Sankt Barbara
The patron of armourers, military engineers, gunsmiths, miners and anyone else who worked with cannon and explosives.

Saint Bernard /ˌseɪnt bɚˈnɑɹd/ /ˌsənt ˈbɜːnəd/ Saint Bernards n
Sankt Bernardhund Skt. Bernardhund sankt bernard
One of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

Saint Croix /ˈseɪnt ˈkrɔɪ/ pn
Sankt Croix
An island and district of the United States Virgin Islands.

Saint George /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Sankt Jørgen
(Christianity) Patron saint of England and several other places; legendary killer of a dragon.

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Saint Helena Sankt Helena
An island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, and an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Official name: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Formerly named Saint Helena and Dependencies.

Saint John /ˈseɪnt ˈd͡ʒɒn/ pn
Sankt Jan
An island of the Virgin Islands, and a district of the United States Virgin Islands.

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ən ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
Saint Kitts og Nevis
A country in the Caribbean, comprising the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Official name: Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.

Saint Lawrence River pn
Saint Lawrence
A large river in Canada, connecting the Great Lakes with the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Saint Lucia
An island and country in the Caribbean. Capital: Castries.

Saint Mary /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
Sankt Maria
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Saint Michael pn
Sankt Mikael
Former name of Bridgetown.; Ellipsis of Town of Saint Michael.; A city in Saint Michael parish, Barbados

Saint Nicholas pn
Sankt Nikolaus
(Christianity) A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Sankt Petersborg
A federal city of Russia, known between 1914 and 1924 as Petrograd and between 1924 and 1991 as Leningrad, and former capital of Russia (1713–1728, 1732–1918).
a city in Florida, United States.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon /ˌseɪnt piˈɛə(ɹ) ənd ˈmɪ.kə.lɒn/ /ˌsæ̃ piˈɛə(ɹ) ənd ˈmɪ.kə.lɒn/ pn
Saint Pierre og Miquelon
An overseas territory of France off the eastern coast of Canada.

Saint Valentine's Day /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
valentinsdag Sankt Valentins dag
A holiday in remembrance of Saint Valentine, February 14th, celebrated by sending cards or similar tokens of love.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /- ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
Saint Vincent og Grenadinerne
An archipelago and country in the Caribbean, comprising the islands of Saint Vincent and the island chain of the Grenadines.

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ /ˌsæx-/ pn
Sakhalin
The largest island of Russia, off its eastern coast.
An oblast of Russia, located on the island.

Salt Lake City pn
Salt Lake City
The capital city of Utah, United States, and the county seat of Salt Lake County.

Salzburg /ˈsɑltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ /ˈsɔːltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Salzburg
The present federal state of Austria surrounding the city.
(historical) The former sovereign archbishopric surrounding the city.

Samara pn
Samara
A city, the administrative center of Samara Oblast, Russia, the sixth-largest in the country by population.
A tributary of the Volga in Russia, which meets the Volga at the city of the same name.

Samaria /səˈmæː.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛə.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ə/ pn
Samaria
(historical) An ancient region in the region of Palestine, mostly in the northern part of the modern West Bank.

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ adj
samaritansk
Of, or relating to Samaria or Samaritans.

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ Samaritans n
samaritaner
A native, or inhabitant of Samaria; especially one practising certain ethnoreligious traditions indigenous to that region.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Sami Samis n
same lap laplænder
A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Samis pn
samisk
(countable) Any of the languages of the Sami people.

Samland pn
Samland
A peninsula, situated in what was historically East Prussia and is now the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia, which juts out into the Baltic, and from which the Vistula Spit (enclosing the Vistula Lagoon) and Curonian Spit (enclosing the Curonian Lagoon) extend.

Samoa /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaʊ.məʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Samoa
A country consisting of the western part of the Samoan archipelago in Polynesia, in Oceania. Official name: Independent State of Samoa. Capital and largest city: Apia. Formerly Western Samoa, and, before that, German Samoa. It is distinct from American Samoa.

Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Samogitien
An ethnographic region of Lithuania, located in the north-west of the country.

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ adj
samogitisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people.

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ Samogitians n
samogiter
A person from Samogitia or someone descended from such people.

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ pn
samogitisk
A Baltic language spoken in Samogitia.

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
(historical) Former name of Samsat, a city in southeastern Turkey.

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Samson
(biblical character) An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress.

Samsø pn
Samsø

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
A en given name.
One of two books of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical figure) The primary author and central character of the first book of Samuel.

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹænˈsɪskoʊ/ /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco
A major coastal city and county in California, United States, of over 800,000, widely known for its unique culture, architecture, and LGBT population; formerly Yerba Buena (pre-1847).

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ /ˌsæn.oʊˈzeɪ/ pn
San Jose
A large city, the county seat of Santa Clara County, California, United States

San José pn
San José
The capital city of Costa Rica.

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
A landlocked microstate in Southern Europe, located within the borders of Italy. Official name: Republic of San Marino.
The capital city of San Marino.

San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
(historical) A former province of El Salvador of the Spanish Empire and then of the United Provinces of Central America.

Sanaa /sɑˈnɑː/ /səˈnɑː/ pn
Sanaá
The capital and largest city of Yemen.

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sanskrit
A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism.

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ Santa Clauses pn
julemanden sankt Nikolaus
(folklore) A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.

Santa Fe /ˌsæntə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Santa Fe
The capital city of New Mexico and the county seat of Santa Fe County.

Santa's workshop Santa's workshops n
julemandens værksted
A fanciful replica of this structure, temporarily erected in a retail store, shopping mall, or other public venue at Christmastime as an attraction for children and parents.

Santiago /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/ /sɑntiˈɑɡoʊ/ pn
Santiago Santiago de Chile
A commune of Santiago, Chile, in the center of the city.
A city in the Philippines.

Santo Domingo pn
Santo Domingo
(historical) The Spanish-colonized portion of the island of Hispaniola, which later became the Dominican Republic, especially as contrasted with Saint-Domingue, the French-controlled portion.

Sappho /ˈsæfoʊ/ /ˈsæfəʊ/ pn
Sapfo
An Ancient Greek female name, particularly borne by a poetess from Lesbos who lived between 630 and 570 BC (exact dates unknown).

Sarah /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ Sarahs pn
Sara
(biblical character) The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible.
Sara Sarah
A en given name.

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, built on the Miljacka river.

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardinien
An island and autonomous region of Italy, in the Mediterranean Sea.

Sardinian adj
sardisk sardinsk
Of or relating to Sardinia or its people or culture.

Sardinian Sardinians n
sarder sardinier
A person from Sardinia.

Sardinian pn
sardisk
A Romance language spoken in the Italian region of Sardinia.

Sarmatia /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Sarmatien
(historical) An ancient territory corresponding to the western part of greater Scythia (modern Ukraine, southern Russia, and the eastern Balkans).

Sarmatian /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ more Sarmatian most Sarmatian adj
sarmatisk
Of or relating to Sarmatia.

Sarmatian /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ Sarmatians n
sarmater
A native or inhabitant of Sarmatia.

Sasha Sashas pn
Sascha
A en given name.
A en given name.

Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Satan Fanden
(religion) The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity and rules Hell; the Devil; (in, _, Theistic Satanism) the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ Satanisms n
satanisme
Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.

Saturday /ˈsæ-/ /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætədæɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ /ˈsɑːtədeɪ/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] Saturdays n
lørdag
The seventh day of the week in many religious traditions, and the sixth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; observed as the Sabbath/Shabbat in Judaism (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset); it follows Friday and precedes Sunday.

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Saturn
(astronomy) The sixth planet of the solar system, known for its large rings, and until recent times the furthest known; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♄.
(Roman god) The god of fertility and agriculture, equivalent to the Greek Kronos.

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ Saudis n
saudier
A person from Saudi Arabia or of Saudi Arabian descent.

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Saudi-Arabien
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Capital: Riyadh.

Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
(biblical character) The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
Saulus
(Christianity) The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

Sava pn
Sava
A river in southern Europe, a right side tributary of the Danube at Belgrade.

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savoyen Savojen
(historical) A historical region shared between the modern countries of France, Italy and Switzerland.

Savoy cabbage Savoy cabbages n
savojkål
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda, a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ more Saxon most Saxon adj
saksisk
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ Saxons n
sakser
A member of an ancient West Germanic tribe that lived at the eastern North Sea coast and south of it.
sachser sakser
A native or inhabitant of Saxony.

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sachsen
A historic realm and modern state of Germany.

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Skandinavien
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden collectively and sometimes Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ more Scandinavian most Scandinavian adj
skandinavisk
(Of a language) Of or relating to the North Germanic family of languages to which Swedish, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Danish, Icelandic, and Faeroese belong.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ Scandinavians n
skandinav
Someone from Scandinavia.

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Skandinaviske Halvø
A peninsula comprising the mainlands of Norway and Sweden, and the northwestern part of Finland (compared to Fennoscandia which comprises all the three countries Norway, Sweden and Finland); the largest peninsula in Europe (with an area of three-quarter million square kilometres).

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Skåne
A historical region, currently part of Sweden, occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Scanian adj
skånsk
Of or pertaining to Scania, a region of southern Sweden.

Scanian Scanians n
skåning
A person from Scania.

Scanian pn
skånsk
The dialect of Swedish spoken in the region of Scania.

Scheldt /skɛlt/ /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelde
A river flowing through France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Schengen Area pn
Schengenområdet Schengensamarbejdet
(European politics) The group of European countries that have signed the Schengen Agreement, abolishing border controls between each other.

Schleswig /ˈʃlɛsvɪɡ/ /ˈʃlɛswɪɡ/ pn
Slesvig
An area of southern Jutland, between the rivers Eider and Kongeå, divided between Denmark and Germany.
A town, the administrative seat of Schleswig-Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
A city in Crawford County, Iowa.
A town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

Schleswig-Holstein pn
Slesvig-Holsten
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Schrödinger equation Schrödinger equations n
Schrödingerligning
(quantum mechanics) In nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, a partial differential equation that describes how the quantum state of some physical system changes with time.

Schrödinger's cat pn
Schrödingers kat
The thought experiment which was devised by Erwin Schrödinger, is usually considered a paradox, involves a Schrödinger's cat and is typically supposed to be analysed from the point of view of quantum mechanics.

Scientologist Scientologists n
scientolog
A follower of Scientology, whether belonging to the "official" Church of Scientology or being outside in the so-called Free Zone.

Scientology pn
scientologi
A belief system with certain religious aspects, developed in 1952, focused on the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard.

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ Scorpios n
skorpion
Someone with a Scorpio star sign

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Skorpionen
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the scorpion, ruled by Mars and covering October 23 - November 22 (tropical astrology) or November 16 - December 15 (sidereal astrology).

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Skorpionen
(constellation) A constellation of the zodiac, roughly shaped like a scorpion. Its brightest star is the red giant Antares.

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ Scots n
skotte
A person born in or native to Scotland.

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Skotland
A constituent country of the United Kingdom, located in northwest Europe to the north of England

Scots /skɒts/ /ˈskɔts/ pn
skotsk
A Germanic language closely related to English and descended from northern dialects of Middle English, spoken in parts of Scotland, now especially in the northeastern and southern regions of the country.

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ Scotsmen n
skotte
A man from Scotland; a Scot.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.tɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] more Scottish most Scottish adj
skotsk
Of a thing or concept, of or pertaining to Scotland.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.tɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
skotte
(collective, in the plural, with definite article, i. e. the Scottish) the people of Scotland.

Scottish Gaelic pn
skotsk gælisk
The Gaelic language of Scotland, spoken primarily in the northern and western parts of the country, with important communities in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Scottish Gaelic had its widest influence between 800 and 1200 C.E., as place names throughout Scotland attest.

Scythia /ˈsɪði.ə/ /ˈsɪθi.ə/ pn
Skytien
(historical) A region of Central Eurasia in the classical era, encompassing parts of the Pontic steppe, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, inhabited by nomadic Scythians from at least the 11th century BCE to the 2nd century CE.

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ Scythians n
skyter
An inhabitant of Scythia.

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
Azovske Hav
A very shallow sea bounded by Russia, Ukraine, and the Crimean peninsula, linked to the Black Sea by the Strait of Kerch.

Sea of Cortez pn
Cortezhavet
Synonym of Gulf of California

Sea of Galilee pn
Genesaret Sø
A lake in northern Israel, located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of the ancient city of Nazareth.

Sea of Japan pn
Japanske Hav
The body of water between Japan, Sakhalin, the Asian continent, and Jeju Island.

Sea of Marmara pn
Marmarahavet
A deep inland sea in north-western Turkey connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the straits of Bosphorus and Dardanelles.

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
Okhotske Hav
A sea between the Kamchatka Peninsula on the east, the Kuril Islands on the southeast, the island of Hokkaidō to the far south, the island of Sakhalin along the west, and a long stretch of eastern Siberian coast along the west and north.

Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Sebastian
A en given name.

Secretary General Secretaries General n
generalsekretær
The chief administrator of an international body such as NATO or the United Nations.

Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Seinen
A former department of France, the capital city of which was Paris.

Sejm /seɪm/ pn
sejm
The lower house of the Polish parliament.

Sejong pn
Sejong
A special self-governing city and the de facto administrative capital of South Korea.

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
Celina
A en given name.

Selma /ˈsɛlmə/ Selmas pn
Selma
(countable) A en given name.

Semigallia pn
Semgallen
A historical region in southern Latvia.

Seneca /ˈsɛnɪkə/ Seneca Senecas n
seneca
A member of a tribe of Native Americans in western New York state.

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Senegal.

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Seoul
The capital city of South Korea, also the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until the country was divided in 1945.

September /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbɚ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbɚ/ Septembers pn
september
The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October. Abbreviations: Sep or Sep., Sept or Sept.

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ Septuagints pn
Septuaginta
(bible) An influential Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible produced in Alexandria in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ Serbs n
serber
A person of Serb descent (not necessarily from Serbia). (Compare Serbian.)

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbien
A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Serbia. Capital and largest city: Belgrade. Part of Yugoslavia until 1992, then part of Serbia and Montenegro until 2006.

Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbien og Montenegro
(historical) Former country on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It disbanded in 2006.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbisk serber
Of, from, or pertaining to Serbia and Serbians.
Of or pertaining to Serbian language.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ Serbians n
serbisk
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Serbs.
serber
(historical) Serbo-Croatian in general, as spoken in Serbia.

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ pn
serbokroatisk
The South Slavic language of which Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian are literary standards.

Sermon on the Mount pn
bjergprædiken
A well-known public discourse given by Jesus in the first year of his ministry, around 30 C.E..

Serpens /ˈsɚpənz/ pn
Slangen
(constellation) A large summer constellation of the northern sky said to resemble a snake. It is the only constellation consisting of two parts (Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda) separated by the constellation Ophiuchus, representing the snake handler Asclepius.

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Set
(biblical character) The third son of Adam and Eve.

Sevan /seˈvɑːn/ pn
Sevansøen
formerly an island in the northwestern part of Lake Sevan in Armenia, which was transformed into a peninsula after the artificial draining during the Soviet era

Sevastopol /səˈvæstəpoʊl/ /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Sebastopol Sevastopol
A port city in Crimea, internationally recognized as part of Ukraine but de facto in Russia. It is the base of the Black Sea Fleet.

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
The capital city of Andalusia, Spain.

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ pn
Seychellerne
An archipelago and country in East Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Official name: Republic of Seychelles.

Shadow Cabinet Shadow Cabinets n
skyggekabinet
A senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government.

Shakespeare /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ /ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/ pn
Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries

Shakespearean sonnet Shakespearean sonnets n
engelske sonet
(poetry) A sonnet comprising three quatrains and a final couplet, in iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef gg.

Sherlock Holmes /ˈʃɜɹ.lɒk ˈhoʊmz/ pn
Sherlock Holmes
The fictional detective who is the protagonist of the series.
(figuratively, by extension) Any person who has or is considered to have great powers of observation and deduction.

Shetland Islands pn
Shetlandsøerne Hjaltland
A group of islands of Scotland, roughly north-east of the Orkney Islands.

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ Shiites n
shia shiit
A member of the Shi'a.

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ Shirazes n
Shiraz Syrah
A variety of black grape used to make wine

Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesdays n
hvide tirsdag
The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Shrovetide Shrovetides n
fastelavn
The three days immediately preceding Lent; Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday, preceding Ash Wednesday.

Siamese more Siamese most Siamese adj
siamesisk thailandsk
Of, or relating to Siam; Thai.

Siamese Siamese Siameses n
siameser thailænder
(historical, plural "Siamese" or "Siameses") An inhabitant of Siam.

Siamese pn
siamesisk thailandsk
The Thai language.

Siamese cat Siamese cats n
siameser
A short-haired breed of domestic cat having blue eyes and pointed coat pattern, that is, a pale body and dark extremities.

Siamese twin Siamese twins n
siamesisk tvilling
A conjoined twin; one of two people physically joined together.

Siberia [saɪˈbɪə̯.ɹi.ə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Sibirien
The region of Russia in Asia, stretching from the Urals to the Pacific Ocean.

Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies n
sibirisk husky
(zoology) A medium-sized spitz breed of dog originally used for herding reindeer and pulling sleighs.

Siberian jay Siberian jays n
lavskrige
A jay widespread in northern Eurasia, Perisoreus infaustus

Sichuan tit Sichuan tits n
songarmejse
Poecile weigoldicus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Sicilian /sɪˈsɪljən/ /sɪˈsɪlɪən/ adj
siciliansk
Of or relating to Sicily or its inhabitants.

Sicilian /sɪˈsɪljən/ /sɪˈsɪlɪən/ pn
siciliansk
The language of Sicily.

Sicily /ˈsɪsəli/ /ˈsɪsɪli/ Sicilies pn
Sicilien
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily.

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Sierra Leone.

Sif /siːf/ /sɪf/ pn
Sif
(Norse mythology) A golden-haired goddess associated with earth, mother of Ullr and wife of Thor.

Sigrid /ˈsiɡɹɪd/ /ˈsɪɡɹɪd/ pn
Sigrid
A en given name

Sigurd pn
Sigurd
(Norse mythology) The principal hero of the Volsungasaga and of the Elder Edda's Niflung cycle, who slew a dragon.

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ more Sikh most Sikh adj
sikh- sikhisk
of, or relating to the Sikhs or to Sikhism.

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ Sikhs n
sikh
An adherent of Sikhism.

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ /ˈsɪk-/ pn
sikhisme
A revealed, monotheistic religion originating in northern India, in the 15th century, through Guru Nanak and his successors.

Silas /ˈsaɪ.ləs/ pn
Silas
(biblical character) The companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.
A en given name of Biblical origin.

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Schlesien
A region in central Europe, now chiefly in Poland, with small portions in the Czech Republic and Germany, from early modernity until 1945 predominantly German-speaking with Slavic-speaking minorities (and local majorities).

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
schlesisk
Of or pertaining to Silesia.

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ Silesians n
schlesier
(countable) An inhabitant of Silesia.

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ pn
schlesisk dialekt
(uncountable) Lower Silesian, a Germanic language or dialect spoken in southwestern parts of what is now Poland (Lower Silesia).
schlesisk
(uncountable) Upper Silesian, a West Slavic language spoken in southwestern parts of Poland and the Czech Republic.

Silk Road pn
silkevej
(historical) An extensive interconnected network of trade routes across Asia, North and Northeast Africa, and Europe, historically used by silk traders.

Silves /ˈsiːlviːz/ /ˈsɪlvəs/ pn
Silves

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Sylvia
A en given name.

Simferopol /sɪmfəˈɹɒ.pəl/ /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Simferopol
The capital city and raion of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine and capital city of the Republic of Crimea, Russia.

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ Simons pn
Simon
Name of any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter.
A en given name.
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Simone /səˈməʊn/ pn
Simone
A en given name.

Simplified Chinese pn
forenklet kinesisk simplificeret kinesisk
Chinese written using the forms of Chinese characters introduced by the PRC as script reform. The characters are simplified (with a reduced number of strokes, etc.) compared to their pre-reform shapes.

Sinai /ˈsaɪˌnaɪ/ /ˈsiˌnaɪ/ pn
Sinai-halvøen
A peninsula in eastern Egypt, and the only part of the country located in Asia.

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌ-/ pn
Singapore
An island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former British crown colony. Official name: Republic of Singapore.

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singaporeansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Singapore or its people or language.

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ Singaporeans n
singaporeaner
A person from Singapore or of Singaporean descent.

Sinosphere pn
sinosfære
The area of East and Southeast Asia considered greatly influenced by Han Chinese culture.

Sint Maarten pn
Sint Maarten
A dependent territory and constituent country of the Netherlands, located on the southern half of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea. Capital: Philipsburg.

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Hundestjernen

Sistine adj
sixtinsk
Of or pertaining to Pope Sixtus.

Sisyphean labour /ˌsɪsəˈfiːən ˈleɪbɚ/ /ˌsɪsɪˈfiːən ˈleɪbə/ Sisyphean labours n
sisyfosarbejde
task or tasks that are both laborious and futile

Sitia pn
Sitia

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje
The capital city of North Macedonia.

Skraeling /ˈskɹeɪlɪŋ/ Skraelings n
skrælling
(historical, ethnology) A member of a race of native people encountered by early Norse settlers to Greenland, often equated with Inuit or American Indians.

Slav /slɑːv/ Slavi Slavs n
slaver
A member of any of the peoples of Europe who speak the Slavic languages.

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ more Slavic most Slavic adj
slavisk
Of the Slavs, their culture or the branch of the Indo-European languages associated with them.

Slavonia pn
Slavonien
In early modern times: Kingdom of Slavonia, covering north-eastern parts of modern Croatia and region of Syrmia in modern Serbia.

Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauties pn
Tornerose
A fairy tale originally titled La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault.
The main character in this story, who is in unbroken slumber under a magical spell, awaiting the kiss of a prince.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ adj
slovakisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Slovakia, the Slovak people or the Slovak language.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ Slovaks n
slovak
(countable) A person from Slovakia or of Slovak descent.
slovakisk Slovakisk
(uncountable) The Slavic language of Slovakia.

Slovak Republic pn
Slovakiske republik
The official name of Slovakia.

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Slovakiet
A country in Central Europe. Official name: Slovak Republic. Capital and largest city: Bratislava.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
slovensk
Of or pertaining to Slovenia, the Slovenes or the Slovene language.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ Slovenes n
slovener
A person from Slovenia.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
slovensk
The official language of Slovenia.

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Slovenien
A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Slovenia. Capital and largest city: Ljubljana. Part of Yugoslavia until 1991.

Smith /smɪθ/ Smiths pn
Smed
A hamlet in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River, northern Alberta, Canada.
A river in California, United States, flowing from the Klamath Mountains into the Pacific.

Smolensk pn
Smolensk
A city, the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia.

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Smyrna
A city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States.

Snake Island pn
Slangeøen
An island in Budjak, on the Black Sea, at the Danue Delta, Danube River in Odessa Oblast, Ukraine, on the border with Romania

Snoopy pn
Nuser
Charlie Brown's pet beagle in the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz; often representing doggish soulfulness.

Snow Queen pn
Snedronningen Sneedronningen
A female fairy tale character with magical power over snow and ice.

Snow White /snoʊ (h)waɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ Snow Whites pn
Snehvide
A fictional character in the fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red, from Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot collected by the Brothers Grimm.

Sochi /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Sotji
A city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Socialistiske Føderative Republik Jugoslavien
The Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992 (abbreviation SFRY).

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
Den Socialistiske Republik Vietnam
Official name of Vietnam.

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sociniansk
Pertaining to the Socinians.

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Sokrates
A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

Socratic more Socratic most Socratic adj
sokratisk
Of or characteristic of the philosopher Socrates or his philosophical methods and/or views.

Socratic method n
maieutik majeutik

Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /ˈsoʊfijə/ /ˈsoʊfiə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia Sofija
The capital city of Bulgaria.

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
solsystem
(astronomy) The Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it, including the eight planets, their moons, the asteroids, and comets.

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ Solomons pn
Salomo
(Biblical character) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Salomonøerne
A country consisting of the majority of the Solomon Islands archipelago in Melanesia, in Oceania, as well as the Santa Cruz Islands. Official name: Solomon Islands. Capital and largest city: Honiara.

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ pn
Somalia
A country in East Africa, in the Horn of Africa. Official name: Federal Republic of Somalia. Capital: Mogadishu.

Somaliland pn
Somaliland
An unrecognized state in East Africa, de-facto independent of Somalia; formerly the Somali Coast Protectorate.

Son of Man pn
Menneskesønnen
(Christianity) A Christian title of Jesus Christ, referring to his status as a celestial being who presides as an eschatological judge.

Song of Songs pn
Højsangen
(biblical) The twenty-second book of the Christian Old Testament and the seventeenth book of the Hebrew Bible.

Sonya pn
Sonja
A en given name.

Sophia /soʊˈfi.ə/ /səˈfaɪə/ /səˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia Sofie
A en given name.

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Sofokles
A Greek dramatic poet (ca. 497 BCE – 405 BCE); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays.

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
Sorbisk sorbisk
A group of Slavic languages spoken by a minority in eastern Germany.

Sound pn
Øresund
The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Sydafrika
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of South Africa. Capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
sydafrikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to South Africa, or the South African people.

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ South Africans n
sydafrikaner
A person from South Africa or of South African descent.

South African English pn
sydafrikansk engelsk
A dialect of English spoken in South Africa and in neighbouring countries.

South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Sydamerika
The continent that is the southern part of the Americas. It is east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, south of North America and north of Antarctica.

South American adj
sydamerikansk
Of, or relating to South America.

South Asia pn
Sydasien
All the countries of the Indian subcontinent (principally India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan) and the Indian Ocean (principally Sri Lanka, Maldives)

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
South Carolina Syd-Carolina
A state of the United States.

South China Sea pn
Sydkinesiske Hav
The western arm of the Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines.

South Dakota /ˈsaʊθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
South Dakota
A state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. Capital: Pierre. Largest city: Sioux Falls.

South Island pn
Sydøen
An island, the southern of the two major islands making up New Zealand.

South Korea pn
Sydkorea
A country in East Asia, comprising the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. Official name: Republic of Korea. Capital: Seoul.

South Korean adj
sydkoreansk
Of, from, or pertaining to South Korea or the South Korean people.

South Korean South Koreans n
sydkoreaner
A citizen or resident of South Korea.

South Ossetia pn
Sydossetien
A disputed region in the South Caucasus. Formally recognized as a part of Georgia by most countries, but de facto an independent country fully named Republic of South Ossetia, with capital city Tskhinvali.

South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast pn
Syd-Ossetiske autonome oblast
Autonomous oblast of the Soviet Union in the Georgian SSR existing from 1922 to 1990.

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
sydpolen
(geography) The Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole; the point which south is oriented towards, and therefore the southernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of -90°).

South Sudan /ˌsaʊθ suˈdæn/ pn
Sydsudan
A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of South Sudan, formerly the southern part of Sudan.

South Tarawa pn
South Tarawa
The capital city of Kiribati.

South Tyrol pn
Sydtyrol
A predominantly German-speaking autonomous province of north-east Italy (until 1919 part of Austria, since 1972 under a special autonomy statute).

South Vietnam pn
Sydvietnam
(historical) A state, officially the Republic of Vietnam, that governed southern Vietnam in 1955–1975.

Southeast Asia pn
Sydøstasien
A subregion of Asia, comprising the territories of Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Southeast Asian adj
sydøstasiatisk
Of or pertaining to Southeast Asia.

Southern Bug pn
Sydlige Buh

Southern Cross /ˌsʌðə(ɹ)n ˈkɹɒs/ pn
Sydkorset
(constellation) A distinctive winter constellation of the southern sky, shaped like a cross, which appears in the flags of several countries in Oceania.

Southern Denmark pn
Region Syddanmark
an administrative region in the south of Denmark

Southern Europe pn
Sydeuropa
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

Southern European adj
sydeuropæer
Of, from, or pertaining to Southern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Southern European Southern Europeans n
sydeuropæer
A Southern European person; one who comes from or lives in Southern Europe.

Southern Ireland pn
Sydirland
The short-lived autonomous region of the United Kingdom established on 3 May 1921 and dissolved on 6 December 1922, superseded by the Irish Free State.

Southern Ocean pn
Sydhavet Sydlige Ishav
The portion of the World Ocean surrounding Antarctica, variously taken as the waters south of the Antarctic Circle, the waters south of 60° S, or the waters bounded by the Antarctic Convergence.

Southern Rhodesia pn
Sydrhodesia
(historical) A former colony of the United Kingdom; a name used to refer to the area now called Zimbabwe, officially introduced in 1901. A self-governing colony of Britain from 1923, its government began to refer to itself simply as Rhodesia in 1964, when Northern Rhodesia became Zambia. The name Zimbabwe was adopted in 1980.

Southern Sami pn
sydsamisk
A Finno-Ugric language spoken in parts of Norway.

Southwark /ˈsʌðək/ pn
Sydværk
A London borough of Greater London, extending as far as Crystal Palace south of the River Thames, including the historic borough plus the Pool of London and Bankside.

Soviet more Soviet most Soviet adj
sovjetisk
(history, not comparable) Pertaining to the Soviet Union or its constituent republics.
Supporting or representing the Soviet Union or Sovietism; Sovietist.

Soviet Socialist Republic Soviet Socialist Republics pn
sovjetrepublik
(historical, political subdivision) Any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union.

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Sovjetunionen
Ellipsis of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
(informal) The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

Sovietisation Sovietisations n
sovjetisering
The act or process of Sovietising.

Sovietization Sovietizations n
sovjetisering
The act or process of Sovietizing.

Sovietize v
sovjetisere
(transitive) To adapt to the sociopolitical standards of the Soviet Union.

Space Race pn
rumkapløb
The informal competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to launch unmanned satellites, send people into space and land them on the Moon.

Space Shuttle Space Shuttles n
rumfærge
A space transportation system developed by NASA consisting of a reusable winged orbiter, a set of recoverable booster rockets, and a fuel tank.

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ pn
Spanien
A country in Southern Europe, including most of the Iberian peninsula. Official name: Kingdom of Spain. Capital and largest city: Madrid.

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ Spaniards n
spanier spaniol spanioler
A person from Spain or of Spanish descent.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
spansk
Of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ Spanishes pn
spansk
(uncountable) A Romance language primarily spoken in Spain and in the Americas.

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ Spanish Water Dogs n
spansk vandhund
A herding water dog originating in Spain.

Spanish influenza n
spanske syge
(pathology) A form of influenza that spread to nearly every part of the world in a pandemic between 1918 and 1920, killing from 20 to 100 million people.

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Sparta
An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
A Thracian name, notably borne by a gladiator who was one of the slave leaders in a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.

Spartan more Spartan most Spartan adj
spartansk
Of or relating to Sparta or its citizens.

Spartan Spartans n
spartaner
A citizen of Sparta; a native or inhabitant of Sparta.

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ Sphinges pn
Sfinksen
(usually, with "the") An ancient, large statue in Egypt, with the face of a man and the body of a lion, lying near the Great Pyramids.
sfinks
(Greek mythology) One of the many offspring of Typhon and Echidna, a winged lion-like creature with a woman's face, who committed suicide out of frustration after Oedipus managed to solve her riddles.

Spiritism pn
spiritisme
A philosophical doctrine, established in France in the mid nineteenth century, postulating that humans are essentially immortal spirits that temporarily inhabit physical bodies, and may have influence on the physical world.

Spitsbergen /ˈspɪtsˌbɛə(ɹ)ɡən/ /ˈspɪtsˌbɜː(ɹ)ɡən/ pn
Spitsbergen Vestspitsbergen
The largest island of this archipelago.

Split /splɪt/ pn
Split
A port city in Croatia.

Springfield pn
Springfield
A census-designated place in West Virginia; named for the Battle of Springfield (1780), which took place in the township of Union County, New Jersey.
A number of other townships in the United States, listed under Springfield Township.

Srebrenica /-ˈnɪtsə/ /ˌsɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ /ˌʃɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Srebrenica
A town and municipality in the easternmost part of Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was the site of an ethnic cleansing massacre in July 1995.

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte
The administrative capital of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
An island and country in South Asia, off the coast of India. Official name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Capital: Colombo.

St SS Sts n
Skt.
Abbreviation of Saint.

St George's Channel pn
Skt. Georges Kanal
The channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

St. Elmo's fire St. Elmo's fires n
sanktelmsild
An electrical discharge, or corona, seen around pointed objects, caused by ionization of the atmosphere during storms.

St. George's /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔɹdʒɪz/ pn
Saint George's
The capital city of Grenada.

St. John's /ˈseɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz/ pn
Saint John's
The capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda.

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ St. Stephen's Days pn
2. juledag anden juledag
(Christianity) A Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen the protomartyr (first Christian martyr; died 34 C.E.), falling immediately after Christmas Day (on December 26 in the Western Church and on December 27 in the Eastern Orthodox Church).

Stalin /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ pn
Stalin
A surname from Russian; usually referring to the Russian [empire, republic] revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Joseph Stalin.

Stalingrad /ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ pn
Stalingrad
(historical) Volgograd (from 1925 to 1961).

Stalinian adj
stalinsk
Of or relating to Joseph Stalin, a Russian revolutionary and political leader.

Stalinism Stalinisms n
stalinisme
The Communist philosophies espoused by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Stalinist more Stalinist most Stalinist adj
stalinistisk
Of, relating to, or resembling Joseph Stalin, a Bolshevik revolutionary.
Of or relating to Stalinism.

Stalinist Stalinists n
stalinist
A person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism.

Standard Model pn
standardmodel
(particle physics) A theory about the electromagnetic, weak, and strong nuclear interactions that mediate the dynamics of the known subatomic particles.

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz] pn
Stjernekrigen
An American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas in a setting where futuristic technology co-exists with a semi-sentient form of magic/religion called the Force.

Star of Bethlehem pn
betlehemstjernen julestjernen
(Biblical) The bright star in the Gospel of Matthew that lead the "wise men from the East" to travel to Bethlehem.

Star of David Stars of David pn
Davidsstjerne jødestjerne
(Judaism) A symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism, having the shape of a hexagram, the compound of two equilateral triangles.

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
stjernebanner
A nickname for the national flag of the United States of America.

Stars and Stripes /ˈstɑɹz ən ˈstɹaɪps/ /ˈstɑːz ən ˈstɹaɪps/ n
stjernebanner
The flag of the United States.

State of Eritrea pn
Staten Eritrea
The official name of Eritrea, a country in East Africa.

State of Israel pn
Staten Israel
The official name of Israel.

State of Libya pn
Staten Libyen
The official name of Libya.

Statue of Liberty pn
Frihedsgudinden
A very large statue in New York harbor, representing the Roman goddess Libertas, and considered emblematic of the United States and its attractiveness to voluntary immigrants.

Stavropol pn
Stavropol
A city, the administrative center of Stavropol Krai, Russia.

Steen Steens pn
Steen

Sten Stens pn
Sten

Stepanakert pn
Stepanakert
The capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Stephanie
A en given name.

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stefanus
The first Christian martyr.
Stefan
A en given name.

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
A municipality, the capital and largest city of Sweden; county seat of Stockholm County, Sweden.

Stockholm syndrome n
Stokholm-syndrom Stokholmsyndrom
A psychological condition in which a hostage emotionally bonds to their captor.

Stockholmer Stockholmers n
stockholmer
Someone from Stockholm in Sweden.

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
stenalder Stenalder
(archaeology, paleontology) A broad prehistoric period during which humans widely used stone for toolmaking.

Strait of Dover pn
Doverstrædet
A strait in the English Channel, connecting to the North Sea, between Dover (England) and Calais (France)

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Gibraltarstrædet
A strait between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Strait of Kerch pn
Kertjstrædet
A strait that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating the Kerch Peninsula of Crimea in the west from the Taman Peninsula of Russia's Krasnodar Krai in the east.

Strait of Magellan pn
Magellanstrædet
A navigable sea route between the southern coast of Chile and the northern coast of Tierra del Fuego.

Strait of Malacca pn
Malaccastrædet
A strait between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Strait of Messina pn
Messinastrædet
The narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of mainland Italy.

Strait of Otranto pn
Otrantostrædet
A strait between Italy and Albania, connecting the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.

Styria pn
Steiermark
A southeastern state of Austria, with its capital in Graz.

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Styx
(Greek mythology) The river, in Hades, over which the souls of the dead are ferried by Charon.

Sublime Porte pn
Den Høje Port Porten
(figuratively) A pars pro toto for the Ottoman sultanic court, hence for the imperial government, notably the vizierial divan and the entire empire, or a personage with a similar standing.

Sucre /ˈsuːkɹeɪ/ pn
Sucre
The constitutional capital of Bolivia.

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ Sudans pn
Sudan
Republic of the Sudan, since 1955

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
sudanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, or the Sudanese people.

Sudetenland pn
Sudetenland

Suez Canal pn
Suez-kanalen
A canal in Egypt linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

Sufism n
sufisme
A family of spiritual schools in Islam emphasizing mysticism and asceticism.

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Sukkertoppen
A rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; height: 396 m.

Sukhumi /suːˈkuːmi/ /suːˈxuːmi/ pn
Sukhumi
The capital city of Abkhazia, a de-facto independent country internationally recognized as part of the country of Georgia.

Sumatra /suːˈmɑːtɹə/ pn
Sumatra
A largest island in Indonesia, the world’s sixth largest island.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
sumerisk
Of, from or pertaining to Sumer.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ Sumerians n
sumerer
A person of Sumer.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
sumerisk
(linguistics) The ancient language spoken in Sumer, a language isolate.

Sumerologist Sumerologists n
sumerolog
A person who studies ancient Sumer and the Sumerians; an expert in Sumerology.

Sumerology n
sumerologi
The study of the ancient Sumerian civilisation.

Sun /sʌn/ Suns n
søn
Abbreviation of Sunday.

Sun /sʌn/ pn
Solen
The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ Sundays n
søndag
The first day of the week in many religious traditions, and the seventh day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 standard; the Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day; it follows Saturday and precedes Monday.

Sunday best n
søndagstøj
(idiomatic) A person's finest clothing, especially the clothes one reserves to wear to church on Sunday.

Sunday driver Sunday drivers n
søndagsbilist
(idiomatic) One who drives slowly or inexpertly, as for leisure or sightseeing.

Sunni /ˈsʊni/ Sunnis n
sunni
A follower of Sunni Islam.

Supreme Leader Supreme Leaders n
religiøse leder
(politics) The head of state and commander-in-chief of the entire armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the authority to dismiss the Iranian president. The Supreme Leader is also the highest-ranking spiritual leader in Iran.

Supreme Soviet pn
Øverste Sovjet
The bicameral parliament of the former Soviet Union

Surabaya pn
Surabaya
The capital and largest city of East Java, Indonesia

Suriname /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Suriname. Capital and largest city: Paramaribo.

Susan /ˈsjuː-/ /ˈsuː.zən/ /ˈsuː.zɪn/ Susans pn
Susanne
A en given name.

Suva /ˈsuːvə/ pn
Suva
The capital city of Fiji.

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
Svalbard
A group of islands northeast of Greenland; a territory of Norway.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Svalbard og Jan Mayen
Two distinct dependencies of Norway. Official name: Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Schwaben
(historical) A historical region in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, Germany.

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
(historical) The former name of Eswatini, a country in Southern Africa.

Swede /swiːd/ Swedes n
svensker
A person from Sweden or of Swedish descent.

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Sverige
A country in Scandinavia in Europe. Official name: Kingdom of Sweden

Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianisme
(historical) Any of several related Christian denominations that developed as a new religious movement, informed by the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ adj
svensk
Of or pertaining to Sweden.
Of or pertaining to the Swedish language.

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ Swedishes pn
svensk
The language of Sweden and Åland (an autonomous part of Finland). Swedish is also one of the two official languages of Finland, spoken by 6% of the citizens. A very small minority in Estonia has Swedish as their mother tongue.

Swedistan pn
Sverigestan
(slang, derogatory) Sweden, viewed as an Islamic country because of immigration from Islamic countries.

Swedophone adj
svensksproget svensktalende
Swedish-speaking.

Swiss /swɪs/ more Swiss most Swiss adj
schweizisk schweizer
Of, from, or pertaining to Switzerland or the Swiss people.

Swiss /swɪs/ Swiss Swisses n
schweizer
(countable) A person from Switzerland or of Swiss descent.

Swiss Army knife Swiss Army knives n
schweizerkniv
Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

Swiss Confederation pn
Schweiziske Edsforbund
The full official name of Switzerland.

Swiss German more Swiss German most Swiss German adj
schweizertysk

Swiss German pn
schweizertysk
The varieties of Alemannic German spoken in Switzerland.

Swiss cheese n
schweizerost
(colloquial) By extension, any cheese which resembles Emmentaler, especially ones with holes.

Swiss franc Swiss francs n
schweizerfranc schweizisk franc
The currency of Switzerland, divided into 100 centimes, currency code CHF.

Swiss roll Swiss rolls n
roulade
A type of sponge cake rolled up into a cylinder, typically but not exclusively with jam or chocolate filling.

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Schweiz Svejts
A country in Western Europe and Central Europe. Official name: Swiss Confederation. Capital: Bern (de facto).

Syktyvkar pn
Syktyvkar
The capital city of the Komi Republic, Russia.

Syldavia pn
Syldavien

Sylt pn
Sild
An island in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the North Sea.

Syracuse /ˈsɛɹəkjus/ /ˈsɪɹəkjuːz/ Syracuses pn
Syracuse
Syracuse University (in New York)

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrien
(historical) Syria (an ancient region in the Levant in Western Asia, roughly coextensive with the modern country of Syria).

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
syrisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language.

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ Syrians n
syrer
A person from Syria or of Syrian descent.

Syrian Arab Republic pn
Den Syriske Arabiske Republik
The official name of Syria.

Szczecin pn
Stettin
A city in what is now Poland; the capital of West Pomeranian Voivodeship; Stettin.

São Tomé pn
São Tomé
The capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe.
The largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe.

São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ pn
São Tomé og Príncipe Sao Tome og Principe
A country and archipelago in Central Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. Official name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Capital: São Tomé.

T-junction T-junctions n
T-kryds
An intersection of routes where one road terminates as it joins a (usually higher priority) road at approximately 90°. In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction.
T-kryds T-rør
A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

T-shaped more T-shaped most T-shaped adj
T-formet
Having the shape of a capital T.

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ T-shirts n
T-shirt t-shirt
(clothing) A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan.

TTBOMK adv
så vidt jeg ved
(Internet slang) Initialism of to the best of my knowledge.

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ TVs n
tv
(colloquial, countable, uncountable) Abbreviation of television.

Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
tagalog
A language spoken in the Philippines, especially in areas of central to southern Luzon.

Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Taganrog
A port city in Rostov Oblast, Russia

Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
Tahiti
the largest island in French Polynesia

Tahitian pn
tahitisk
The Polynesian language of Tahiti.

Taimyr pn
Tajmyrhalvøen
A large peninsula in the Russian North that forms the northernmost part of mainland Eurasia and Asia in Krasnoyarsk kray, Russia.

Tainan pn
Tainan
A major city in southern Taiwan, dating to the 16th century

Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Taipei
A former county of Taiwan, which became New Taipei City. [from 20th c.]

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Taiwan
A country in East Asia. Official name: Republic of China. Capital: Taipei. [from 20th c.]
An island between the Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea in East Asia. [1600s]

Taiwan Strait pn
Taiwanstrædet Formosastrædet Fukienstrædet
The strait dividing mainland Asia (China) from Taiwan island and connecting the East and South China Seas.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ more Taiwanese most Taiwanese adj
taiwansk
Of or pertaining to Taiwan.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ Taiwanese n
taiwaner
A person from Taiwan; usually plural.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ pn
taiwansk
The variant of Hokkien spoken in Taiwan, the native language of the Hoklo.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ adj
tadsjikisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people (living in Tajikistan and Afghanistan) or the Tajiki dialect of Persian.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ Tajiks n
tadsjiker
A person from Tajikistan or of Tajik descent.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ pn
tadsjikisk
The Persian dialect spoken in Tajikistan.

Tajik SSR pn
Tadsjikiske SSR Tadsjikiske Socilistiske Sovjetrepublik
Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Tajikistan while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1924–1991).

Tajikistan /-stæn/ /təˈdʒiːkɪˌstɑːn/ /təˈdʒɪkɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Tadsjikistan
A country in Central Asia. Official name: Republic of Tajikistan. Capital: Dushanbe.

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn Reval
The capital city of Estonia.

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ Talmuds pn
Talmud
(Judaism) A collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud).

Tambov pn
Tambov
A city, the administrative center of Tambov Oblast, Russia.

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
tamilsk
Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.

Tamil Tigers pn
Tamilske tigere
A former guerrilla and conventional militant organization that sought the establishment of an independent homeland () in the northeast of Sri Lanka for the minority Tamil community.

Tampere pn
Tampere
A city in Finland, the capital of Pirkanmaa region.

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Tanganyikasøen
Synonym of Lake Tanganyika, a lake in Africa.
Tanganyika
A former British mandate and territory and, between 1961 and 1964, an independent country in East Africa.

Tangier /tænˈdʒɪə(ɹ)/ /tænˈdʒɪɹ/ pn
Tanger
A port city, the capital of the region of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.

Tania pn
Tanja
A diminutive of the en given name Tatiana.

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzania
A country in East Africa. Official name: United Republic of Tanzania.

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ Tanzanians n
tanzanianer
A person from Tanzania or of Tanzanian descent.

Taoism /daʊɪzm̩/ /taʊɪzm̩/ pn
daoisme taoisme
A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C.E. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.
A religion developed from Taoist philosophy and folk and Buddhist religion and concerned with obtaining long life and good fortune often by magical means.

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Tartu
The second-largest city in Estonia.

Tashkent /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Tasjkent
The capital city of Uzbekistan.

Tasiilaq n
Ammassalik Tasiilaq
A settlement in Eastern Greenland.

Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
Tasmanske Hav
A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It is located between Australia and New Zealand.

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanien
One of the six federal states of Australia, consisting of one large, eponymous and several much smaller islands, off the eastern part of Australia's south coast, having its capital at Hobart.
The large island of Australia comprising the majority of the state of Tasmania's land area and on which most of its inhabitants live.

Tasmanian devil Tasmanian devils n
tasmansk djævel
A medium-sized carnivorous marsupial (Sarcophilus harrisii) found exclusively on the island of Tasmania.

Tatarstan pn
Tatarstan
A republic of eastern Russia. Official name: Republic of Tatarstan. Capital: Kazan.

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu pn
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu
A hill near Pōrangahau, in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ Tauruses n
tyr
Someone with a Taurus star sign

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Tyren
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a bull and containing the star Aldebaran.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the bull, ruled by Venus and covering April 21 - May 21 (tropical astrology) or May 16 - June 15 (sidereal astrology).

Taylor polynomial Taylor polynomials n
Taylorpolynomium
(analysis) A truncated Taylor series; the sum of the first n terms of a Taylor series.

Taylor series Taylor series n
Taylorrække
(calculus) A power series representation of given infinitely differentiable function \textstyle f whose terms are calculated from the function's arbitrary order derivatives at given reference point \textstyle a; the series \textstyle f(a)+\frac {f'(a)}{1!} (x-a)+ \frac{f(a)}{2!} (x-a)^2+\frac{f(a)}{3!}(x-a)^3+ \cdots = \sum_{n=0} ^ {\infty} \frac {f^{(n)}(a)}{n!} (x-a)^{n}.

Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Tbilisi
The capital city of the country of Georgia.

Tchaikovsky /t͡ʃaɪˈkɑfski/ pn
Tjajkovskij
A transliteration of the Russian surname Чайко́вский (Čajkóvskij), usually applying to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Tegucigalpa /tɛˌɡuːsiˈɡælpə/ pn
Tegucigalpa
The capital city of Honduras.

Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
The capital city of Iran.

Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv
A city in Israel that later merged with Jaffa to form Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Telugu /ˈtɛ.lʊ.ɡuː/ pn
telugu
A Dravidian language of India.

Temminck's stint Temminck's stints n
temmincksryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris temminckii)

Ten Commandments pn
de ti bud
(bible) A particular list of religious and moral imperatives which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible or the Hebrew Bible, were twice given or dictated by God to Moses on Mount Sinai and inscribed on two stone tablets.
(slang, dated) The ten fingernails, used by women when fighting.

Tenedos pn
Tenedos
An island of Turkey in the northern part of the Aegean Sea.

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/ pn
Tennessee
A state of the United States.

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Therese
A en given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.

Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tɑn/ /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tɒn/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ Teutons n
teutoner
A member of any Germanic-language-speaking people, especially a German.

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ more Teutonic most Teutonic adj
teutonisk teutonsk
Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.
Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people.

Teutonic Knights pn
Tyske Orden
A German religious order founded in the late 12th century and known for conquering the Baltic Prussians and bringing Prussia under German control; the order exists today as a charitable organisation.

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ pn
Texas
A state in the south-central region of the United States. Capital: Austin. Largest city: Houston.

Thai /taɪ/ more Thai most Thai adj
thailandsk
Of or pertaining to Thailand.

Thai /taɪ/ Thai Thais n
thailænder
(countable) A person living in or coming from Thailand.
thailandsk
(uncountable) The main language spoken in Thailand (closely related to Lao).

Thailand /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Thailand
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Kingdom of Thailand. Capital: Bangkok. Former name: Siam.

Thalia /ˈθɑːliə/ /θəˈlaɪ.ə/ pn
Thalia
(Greek god) The Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Themsen
(with the) A river in southern England, flowing 336 km (209 mi.) from Gloucestershire, through Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey and Greater London to the Thames Estuary and North Sea.
(with the) A river in the U.S. State of Connecticut flowing 24 km (15 mi.) past New London to Long Island Sound.

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
(psychoanalysis) The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis.

Tharangambadi pn
Trankebar Tranquebar
A panchayat town in the Nagapattinam district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Thatcherism pn
thatcherisme
(UK politics) The political ideology attributed to the governments of British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (1979–1990), characterised by, among other things, a free market economy, privatisation, low taxation, austerity and opposition to unionisation.

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Haag
A city and capital of South Holland, Netherlands; administrative capital of the Netherlands.

Thebes /θiːbz/ pn
Theben
A city in central Greece, the capital city of Boeotia and an important political centre in antiquity.
An ancient city and archaeological site in Upper Egypt, having functioned as capital city at times during the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

Their Majesties pronoun
Deres Majestæter
title of respect

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Teoderik
A en given name, equivalent to English grc-koi:Θευδέριχος.

Theodora pn
Theodora
A en given name, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium.

Theodore pn
Theodor
A en given name; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc.

Thermopylae /θəˈmɒpɪli/ /θɚˈmɑpɪli/ pn
Thermopylæ
A narrow pass on the east-central coast of Greece adjacent to the Maliakos Gulf, northwest of Athens. Its name is derived from its hot sulphur springs. It was the site of the Battle of Thermopylae, at which the Spartan King Leonidas stood off, for a time, the Persian armies of Xerxes.

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Theseus
A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Andet Thessalonikerbrev Første Thessalonikerbrev Thessaloniker
(biblical) Books in the New Testament of the Bible (1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians), epistles to the Christians in ancient Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessaloniki
A port city in northern Greece, the capital of the Greek region of Macedonia.

Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Thessalien
A region in north-central Greece; one of its 13 peripheries. It contains the prefectures of Karditsa, Larissa, Magnesia and Trikala.

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thetis
(Greek god) One of the Nereids; the mother of Achilles

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Thimphu
The capital city of Bhutan.

Thing /θɪŋ/ Things n
ting
(chiefly, historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.

Third Reich pn
Tredje Rige
(historical) Synonym of Nazi Germany.

Thomas /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ Thomases pn
Thomas
An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
A en given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.

Thomason Thomasons pn
Thomasen, Thomassen, Thomsen, Thomssen
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Thomist Thomists n
thomist
A follower or advocate of Thomism.

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Thor Tor
(Norse mythology) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.
Thor
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Thora pn
Thora
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Throwendham /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndəm/ pn
Trondhjem Trøndelag Trøndelav
(rare, historical) Trøndelag

Throwendish /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndɪʃ/ adj
trøndersk trøndsk
(relational) related or pertaining to Throwends or Throwendham

Throwends /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndz/ [ˈθɹʷəʊ̯(ə)ndz] n
trønd trønder
The people of Trøndelag

Thucydides /θjuːˈsɪdɪdiːz/ pn
Thukydid
(c. 460 BCE – c. 395 BCE) A great ancient Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the 5th century BCE war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BCE.

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Tommelise
A fairy tale about a thumb-sized girl.

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Thüringen
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ Thursdays n
torsdag
The fifth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fourth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Wednesday and precedes Friday.

Tiananmen Square pn
Den Himmelske Freds Plads
A large plaza in Dongcheng district, Beijing, China.

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tiberen
The river that flows through Rome in Italy.

Tiberius /taɪˈbɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ /tɪˈbɛɹi.ʊs/ Tiberiuses pn
Tiberius
(historical) A en given name of mostly historical use, in particular, the praenomen of the second Roman emperor Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus, reigning 14-37 C.E..

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Tibet
The Tibetan Plateau, a plateau region in Central Asia, where the Tibetan people traditionally live, encompassing what is now Tibet Autonomous Region (also called Xizang), most of Qinghai, the western half of Sichuan, a small part of Yunnan and a small part of Gansu in the People's Republic of China, and also the country of Bhutan, and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh.

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetansk
Pertaining to Tibet, the Tibetan people, culture, or language.

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ Tibetans n
tibetaner
(countable) A native of Tibet
tibetansk tibetaner
(uncountable) A language of Tibet

Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Mastiffs n
tibetansk mastiff
A large dog of a breed from Central Asia, having a medium to long double coat in a wide variety of colors, sometimes with white markings around neck, chest, and legs.

Tibetology n
tibetologi
The study of Tibet and its history and culture.

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Ildlandet
An island at the southern tip of South America, divided between Chile and Argentina.

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
A river in Southwest Asia flowing 1,150 miles east-southeast from the Armenian Highland in Turkey through Iraq. It forms the eastern edge of classical Mesopotamia. It unites with the Euphrates River to form the Shatt al-Arab before flowing into the Persian Gulf.

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Timbuktu
(figurative) Any proverbially distant or remote place.

Timor Sea /ˈtiːmɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Timorhavet
A sea situated between the island of Timor and Australia.

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timotheus
Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
Tim Timotheus
A en given name of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.

Tinkerbell Tinkerbells n
Klokkeblomst
Anything whose existence or power depends on the faith of believers.

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
A municipality, the capital and largest city of Albania, located in the center of the country west of the mountain of Dajti on the plain of Tirana; it is the seat of its eponymous county and municipality.

Tiranan adj
tiransk
Of, from, or pertaining to Tirana.

Tirzah pn
Tirsa
(biblical) A town in Israel
A en given name of biblical origin.

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Tizian
A sixteenth century Italian painter, Tiziano Vecellio.

Titicaca pn
Titicaca-søen
A lake in the South American Andes, in both Peru and Bolivia, noted for being the highest lake in the world.

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Titus Titusbrevet
The seventeenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to Titus.
Titus
Titus Caesar Vespasianus, a Roman Emperor who succeeded Vespasian and preceded Domitian.
A en given name.

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobias
The main character in the Book of Tobit, regarded as apocryphal by most Protestants (Biblical character).
A en given name.

Togo /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ pn
Togo
A country in West Africa. Official name: Togolese Republic.

Togolese Togolese n
togoleser
(chiefly, in the plural) A person from Togo or of Togolese descent.

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Tokelau
Three atolls forming a dependent territory of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean.

Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokyo
A prefecture, the capital city of Japan.

Tom, Dick and Harry n
gud og hvermand hvermand
Anybody or everybody; random or unknown people.

Tonga /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Tonga
A country and archipelago in Polynesia in Oceania. Official name: Kingdom of Tonga. Capital and largest city: Nuku'alofa.

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ Tongans n
tongansk
(uncountable) An Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch spoken in Tonga.

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Tora
The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.

Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Toronto
The capital city of Ontario, Canada and largest city in Canada.

Torquil pn
Thorkild Toke
(rare, outside, _, Scotland) A en given name.

Torres Strait /ˈtɒɹɪs ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Torresstrædet
A strait between Australia and New Guinea, connecting the Coral Sea with the Arafura Sea.

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɒns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹɑns/ Tours de France pn
Tour de France
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race through France and other European countries.

Tourette syndrome n
Gilles de la Tourettes syndrom Tourettes syndrom
(neurology) a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of physical and vocal tics.

Tower of Babel pn
Babelstårnet
(biblical) A tower erected at Babel by the descendants of Noah's son Ham to reach the sky, and whose completion God thwarted by making the workers speak different languages so that they were unable to understand one another.

Tower of London pn
Tower Tower of London
A riverside fortress in London, used as a palace, a prison and now a museum housing the Crown Jewels.

Traditional Chinese /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl tʃaɪˈniːz/ pn
traditionelt kinesisk
Chinese written using the traditional form of Chinese characters, as opposed to Simplified Chinese (introduced by the PRC as script reform).

Transcaucasian SFSR pn
Transkaukasiske SFSR Transkaukasiske Socialistiske Føderative Sovjetrepublik
(historical) A Soviet republic consisting of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan with its capital in Tbilisi (1922–1936).

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistrien
An autonomous territory within Moldova that claims statehood as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, but is not internationally recognized as a sovereign state.

Transvaal /tɹɑːnsˈvɑːl/ pn
Transvaal
A geographical region and former province (until 1994) of South Africa between the Vaal and Limpopo rivers.

Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transsylvanien
A region in western Romania.

Transylvanian adj
transylvansk
From, or pertaining to, Transylvania or its people.

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad og Tobago
A country and islands in the Caribbean. Official name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
treenighed
(Christianity) In Christian belief, the three persons (personae) of the Godhead: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripoli
The capital city of Libya, originally three separate settlements known as Oea, Sabratha, and Leptis Magna.

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Triton
(Greek god) A god of the sea, son of Poseidon.

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
trojansk
Of, or relating to, the famed city of Troy or its inhabitants.

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ Trojans n
trojaner
A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
(astrophysics) A Trojan asteroid.
(astrophysics) An object residing at a Trojan point.
(computing) Short for Trojan horse.

Trojan War pn
trojanske krig
(Greek mythology) A mythological decade-long war and siege, ending in the destruction of Troy, which, as described in Homer's Iliad, was waged by a coalition of Achaeans (Greeks) led by King Agamemnon against the Trojans to avenge the abduction of Helen, wife of the Spartan King Menelaus, by Paris, son of the Trojan King Priam.

Trojan horse Trojan horses n
trojansk hest
(by extension) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.
trojansk hest trojaner
(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

Trojan horse pn
trojansk hest
(Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Ilium/Troy during the Trojan War.

Tromsø pn
Tromsø
A city and municipality of Troms og Finnmark, Norway. The eighth-largest city in Norway.

Trondheim /ˈtɹɒndhaɪm/ /ˈtɹɒndheɪm/ pn
Trondheim Trondhjem
A city and municipality in Trøndelag county (formerly Sør-Trøndelag), Norway. It is the third largest city in Norway after Oslo and Bergen.

Tropic of Cancer pn
Krebsens vendekreds
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′north of the equator, marking the northern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the June solstice.

Tropic of Capricorn pn
Stenbukkens vendekreds
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′south of the equator, marking the southern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the December solstice.

Trotskyism n
trotskisme
The left-wing political philosophy named after and based on the ideas of Leon Trotsky that is characterized by international socialism, opposition to Stalinism, the theory of permanent revolution and the theory of the vanguard party.

Trotskyite adj
trotskistisk
(derogatory) Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating the doctrines of Leon Trotsky.

Trotskyite Trotskyites n
trotskist
(derogatory) An advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky (born Лев Дави́дович Бронште́йн / Lev Davidovich Bronstein).

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troja
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

Trumpism /ˈtɹʌm.pɪsm/ Trumpisms n
trumpisme
A characteristic phrase or statement made by Donald Trump.

Trumpism /ˈtɹʌm.pɪsm/ pn
trumpisme
The philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump.

Tryphena pn
Tryfæna
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Tskhinvali /ˈtskɪnvali/ pn
Tskhinvali
The capital city of South Ossetia, a de-facto independent country internationally recognized as part of the country of Georgia.

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ Tuesdays n
tirsdag
The third day of the week in many religious traditions, and the second day of the week in systems that use the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Monday and precedes Wednesday.

Tula pn
Tula
A city in Hidalgo, Mexico, near the remains of the Toltec city Tollan.

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunis
Tunis Governorate, one of the 24 governorates of Tunisia, which includes the capital.

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunesien
The Republic of Tunisia, since 1956

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
tunesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Tunisia, the Tunisian people or the Tunisian language.

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ Tunisians n
tuneser
A person from Tunisia or of Tunisian descent.

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ Turins pn
Torino
The capital city of Piedmont, Italy.
A metropolitan city of Piedmont, Italy.
A hamlet in Lethbridge County, Alberta, Canada.
Other places:
(countable) A surname.

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ Turks n
tyrk tyrker
A person from Turkey or of Turkish ethnic descent. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Tyrkiet
A country located in Thrace in southeastern Europe and Anatolia in southwestern Asia. Official name: Republic of Türkiye. Capital: Ankara

Turkey oak Turkey oaks n
frynseeg
Quercus cerris, native to Asia Minor and southeastern Europe.

Turkification n
tyrkificering
Making something more Turkish; assimilation (of a place, people etc) into a Turkic states or culture; introduction of Turks to an institution etc.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
tyrkisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
tyrkisk
The official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus (alongside Greek) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Turkish bath Turkish baths n
tyrkisk bad
An establishment where these facilities are available.

Turkish delight Turkish delights n
turkish delight
A soft, sticky confection made from starch and sugar with various flavourings.

Turkmen SSR pn
Turkmenske SSR Turkmenske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Turkmenistan while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1925–1991).

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistan
A country in Central Asia. Capital: Ashgabat.

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Turks- og Caicosøerne
An archipelago and overseas territory in the United Kingdom, in the Caribbean, abbreviated as TCI.

Turku pn
Turku
A city in Finland.

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
toskansk
Of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants.

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscana
An administrative region of Italy, located north of Lazio and south of Emilia-Romagna.

Tuva /ˈtuːvə/ pn
Tuva
A republic of the Russian Federation in southern Siberia.

Tuvalu /tuˈvɑ.lu/ /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ /tʉːˈvɐːlʉː/ /ˈtu.və.lu/ /ˈtuː.və.luː/ /ˌtuːvəˈluː/ pn
Tuvalu
A country and archipelago in Polynesia in Oceania. Capital and largest city: Funafuti.

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ Tuvaluans n
tuvaler
A person from Tuvalu or of Tuvaluan descent.

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
A city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the northeastern part of the country.

Tver pn
Tver
A city, the administrative center of Tver Oblast, Russia, northwest of Moscow.

Tyr pn
Tyr
(Norse mythology) The Norse god of war, identifiable with Tiu or Tiw.

Tyrol /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Tyrol
A region in central Europe that includes the Austrian state of the same name and the Italian regions of South Tyrol and Trentino.

Tyrolean /taɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ /tɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ Tyroleans n
tyroler
A native or inhabitant of Tyrol.

Tyrolese /tɪɹ.ə.ˈliz/ adj
tyrolsk
Of or relating to Tyrol.

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Det Tyrrhenske Hav Tyrrhenske hav
A part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy, bounded by Corsica and Sardinia (west), Tuscany, Lazio, Campania, and Calabria (east), and Sicily (south).

Tyumen pn
Tjumen
A city, the administrative center of Tyumen Oblast, Russia.

Tórshavn pn
Thorshavn Torshavn
The capital of the Faroe Islands

U-shaped more U-shaped most U-shaped adj
U-formet
Shaped like the letter "U"; bent such that the two ends are parallel.

U-turn U-turns n
U-vending
(literally) A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.
(figuratively) A reversal of policy; an about-face, a backflip.

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ UFOs n
ufo UFO
Initialism of unidentified flying object; (loosely) an alien spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

UN pn
FN
Initialism of United Nations.

UN Security Council pn
Sikkerhedsråd
The permanent international peacekeeping organ of the United Nations.

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
USA
(colloquial) Initialism of United States of America.

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
USSR SSSR
Initialism of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Udmurt pn
udmurt udmurtisk votjakisk
A Finnic language spoken in Udmurtia, a republic of Russia.

Udmurtia pn
Udmurtien
A republic of Russia, on a plain to the west of the Ural Mountains. Capital: Izhevsk.

Ufa /ˈ(j)uːfə, ʊˈfɑː/ pn
Ufa
The capital and largest city of Bashkortostan, Russia.

Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Uganda
A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of Uganda.

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Ukraine
A country in Eastern Europe, bordering on the north shore of the Black Sea. Capital and largest city: Kyiv.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ukrainsk Ukrainsk
Relating to Ukraine or its people or language.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ Ukrainians n
ukrainer ukrainsk
A citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
ukrainsk Ukrainsk
The East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine.

Ukrainian SSR pn
Ukrainske SSR
Abbreviation of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Ukrainske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
(historical) The Bolshevik state of Ukraine (1919–91), a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (1922–91).

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ulaanbaatar Ulan Bator
The capital city of Mongolia.

Ulan-Ude pn
Ulan-Ude
The capital city of Buryatia, Russia.

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulrik
A en given name

Ulrica pn
Ulrikka Ulrikke
A en given name, rare in English.

Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluru
A giant free-standing rock in central Australia, previously known by its colonial name, Ayers Rock.

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uljanovsk
A city, the administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, on the Volga river. Birthplace of Vladimir Lenin (born Ulyanov).

Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Umbrien
An administrative region in central Italy.

Uncle Scrooge Uncle Scrooges n
Joakim von And Onkel Joakim
A rich miser.

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
(international standards, computing) A series of character encoding standards intended to support the characters used by a large number of the world’s languages.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Unionen af Socialistiske Sovjetrepublikker
(historical) A nation in Eurasia that existed from December 30, 1922 to December 26, 1991.

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪ̯tɪd ˌaɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪ(t)s/ /jʊˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˌɛɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Forenede Arabiske Emirater
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Capital: Abu Dhabi. Largest city: Dubai.

United Arab Republic pn
Forenede Arabiske Republik
Former (1958-61) country in the Middle East composed of the modern states of Egypt and Syria.

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Forenede Kongerige Storbritannien
A kingdom and sovereign state in Western Europe comprising the four countries of England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland since 1922.

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Det forenede kongerige Storbritannien
the Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Det Forenede Kongerige Storbritannien og Irland
The official name of the United Kingdom 1801-1927 (before being renamed by the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 following the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922).

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Det Forenede Kongerige Storbritannien og Nordirland
The official name of the United Kingdom (since 1927).

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ pn
De Forenede Nationer Forenede Nationer
(in the singular) An international coalition, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New York City, that aims to promote global co-operation and maintain international order.

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
FN's økonomiske og sociale råd
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, dedicated to coordinate global economical and social affairs.

United Nations General Assembly pn
FN's generalforsamling
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation.

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
Forenede Stater
(in the plural) The collection of individual states of the United States of America.

United States Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanske Jomfruøer
An archipelago and dependent territory of the United States, part of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Official name: Virgin Islands of the United States.

United States of America /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Amerikas Forenede Stater Forenede Stater Amerika
A country in North America, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and including Alaska, Hawaii, and several territories.

Upper Austria pn
Oberösterreich
A state of Austria, with its capital in Linz.

Upper Volta pn
Øvre Volta
(historical) A former country (1958-1984) in West Africa; now Burkina Faso.

Ural Mountains pn
Uralbjergene
a range of mountains in Russia that stretch from the Arctic to the Caspian Sea; traditionally, the border between Europe and Asia

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
uralsk
Pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples, whose urheimat was the Ural Mountains, or to their languages, which constitute a language family, the Uralic languages.

Urania /jʊˈɹeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Urania
(Greek god) The Muse of astronomy.

Uranus /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Uranus
(astronomy) The seventh planet in our solar system, discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.
(Greek god) The Greek god who personified the sky and heavens and fathered the Titans. Roman counterpart: Caelus.

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
urdu
Modern Standard Urdu, an Indo-Aryan language with native speakers mainly in Pakistan and North India. It is a standardized and Persianized version of Hindustani.

Uriah /jʊəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Urias
(biblical character) The husband of Bathsheba whom David sent to death.

Urmia /ˈɜːmɪə/ pn
Urmia
A city and capital of West Azerbaijan, Iran, on the shore of the lake of the same name.

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Store Bjørn
(constellation) A large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism the Big Dipper and the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Lille Bjørn
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism of the Little Dipper and, as part of it, the northern pole star Polaris, as well as Kochab.

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Uruguay
A country in South America. Official name: Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Capital and largest city: Montevideo.

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Uruguay, the Uruguayan people or the Uruguayan language.

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ Uruguayans n
uruguayaner
A person from Uruguay or of Uruguayan descent.

Usedom pn
Usedom
An island in the Baltic Sea on the border between Germany and Poland.

Ussuriysk pn
Ussurijsk
A city in Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Ust-Orda Buryat Autonomous Okrug pn
Ust-Orda Burjats autonome okrug
(historical) an autonomous okrug of the Soviet Union within Irkutsk Oblast; now part of Ust-Orda Buryat Okrug

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ /ˈjuːˌtɔː/ pn
Utah
A state in the western United States. Capital and largest city: Salt Lake City.

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ /ˈʔuɪ̯.ɡʊɾ/ Uyghur Uyghurs n
uigur
A member of a Turkic ethnic group living in northwestern China and southeastern Kazakhstan.

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ /ˈʔuɪ̯.ɡʊɾ/ pn
uigursk
The language of the Uyghur people.

Uzbek /ˈuːzbɛk/ /ˈʊzbɛk/ more Uzbek most Uzbek adj
usbekisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, the Uzbek people or the Uzbek language.

Uzbek /ˈuːzbɛk/ /ˈʊzbɛk/ Uzbeks n
usbeker
A person from Uzbekistan or of Uzbek descent.

Uzbek /ˈuːzbɛk/ /ˈʊzbɛk/ pn
usbekisk
The language of Uzbekistan.

Uzbek SSR pn
Usbekiske SSR Usbekiske Socialistiske Sovjetrepublik
Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for the Republic of Uzbekistan while under the rule of the Soviet Union (1924-1991).

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Usbekistan
A country in Central Asia. Official name: Republic of Uzbekistan. Capital: Tashkent.

Uzhhorod pn
Uzjhorod
A city in the Carpathian Mountains, the administrative centre of Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine.

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
moms
(taxation) Initialism of value added tax.

Vaasa pn
Vaasa
A city in Finland.

Vadsø pn
Vadsø
A town with bystatus and municipality of Finnmark, Norway

Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Vaduz
A town and municipality, the capital of Liechtenstein.

Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valencia
The capital city of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain.

Valentine /ˈvæləntaɪn/ Valentines n
Valentin
male given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Valhal Valhall Valhalla
(Norse mythology) The home of half of all warriors who died gloriously in battle as well as many of the Æsir.

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aostadalen
An autonomous region of northwestern Italy, with a significant fraction of the population speaking Franco-Provençal. Capital and largest city: Aosta.

Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
Valletta
The capital city of Malta.

Valley of the Kings pn
Kongernes Dal
(Egyptology) A valley in Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile, known for the tombs constructed there for the pharaohs.

Valmiera pn
Valmiera
The largest city in the Vidzeme region, in north-central Latvia.

Van /væn/ pn
Van Vansøen
Van (a city on the shore of that lake, the capital of Van province, Turkey).

Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ Vancouvers pn
Vancouver
A seaport, the largest city in British Columbia, Canada.

Vandal Vandals n
vandal
(historical) A member of an ancient east Germanic tribe famous for sacking Rome.

Vandalic /vænˈdæl.ɪk/ adj
vandalsk
Of or pertaining to the Vandals (the Germanic tribe).

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Vanessa
A en given name.

Vanir pn
vane
The principal deities, as a group, of the Norse pantheon that represent chaos, fertility, and cultivation; opponents of the Æsir.

Vantaa pn
Vantaa
The fourth largest city in Finland just north of Helsinki, the capital.

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ pn
Vanuatu
A country and archipelago in Melanesia in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Vanuatu. Capital and largest city: Port Vila.

Vanuatuan adj
vanuatisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Vanuatu, the Vanuatuan people or the Vanuatuan language.

Vanuatuan Vanuatuans n
vanuatuer
A person from Vanuatu or of Vanuatuan descent.

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Varangians n
væring
(historical) A member of the ethnically Scandinavian people around the borders of Constantinople in the ninth and tenth centuries.
(historical) A member of the imperial body guard at Constantinople from 955.

Vardø pn
Vardø
A town with bystatus and municipality of Finnmark, Norway

Varsovian /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ adj
warszawansk
Of, from or pertaining to Warsaw.

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Vatikanet Vatikanstaten
A city-state in Southern Europe, an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. Official name: Vatican City State.

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Vatikanstaten Vatikanet
A city-state in Southern Europe, an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. Official name: Vatican City State.

Vatican City State pn
Vatikanstaten
The official name of Vatican City.

Vedic Sanskrit pn
vedisk
The earliest and most archaic form of Sanskrit, as used in the Vedas.

Vela pn
Sejlet
(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the sails of a ship. Until 1763, it was part of a larger constellation, Argo Navis.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃn/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
venetiansk
(historical, uncommon) Synonym of Venetic, of or related to the Veneti, either of two unrelated tribes of ancient Europe.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃn/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ Venetians n
venetianer
An inhabitant or a resident of Venice, the city.

Venetian blind Venetian blinds n
persienne
A blind consisting of overlapping horizontal, flat slats, usually made of metal, vinyl or wood, that can be tilted so as to let in more or less light.

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
A country in South America. Official name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Capital and largest city: Caracas.

Venezuelan adj
venezuelansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people.

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ Venices pn
Venedig
the port city in Veneto, on the Adriatic, in northeastern Italy, former capital of an independent republic.

Ventspils pn
Ventspils
A city in Latvia.

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] [ˈvɛ.nɐs] Venuses pn
Venus
(astronomy) The second planet in the Solar system, named for the goddess; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♀.
(Roman god) The goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sexuality; the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Vera
A en given name.

Veracruz Veracruzes pn
Veracruz
A city in Veracruz, Mexico.

Vermont /vəɹˈmaʊnt/ /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ /ˈvɜːmɒnt/ [vɚˈmɑn(ʔ)t̚] [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Vermont
A state of the United States.

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuv
A volcanic mountain located on the Gulf of Naples in Italy.

Viborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Viborg
A city in Jutland, Denmark, pop. 91.405 (as of 2007)

Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Victor
A en given name.

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ Victoriae Victorias pn
Victoria
A en given name.
(historical, Australia) A former colony of Britain in what is now the state of Victoria, Australia.
A town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, named after Queen Victoria.
Victoriasøen
Ellipsis of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa.

Victoria Cross Victoria Crosses n
Victoriakors
The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ more Victorian most Victorian adj
victoriansk
Of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, or that period.

Victory Day Victory Days n
Sejrsdagen
Any of various public holidays in various countries to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history.

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Wien
A state of Austria, including the city, within the state of Lower Austria.

Vienna sausage Vienna sausages n
wienerpølse
A kind of smoked link sausage.

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ Viennese n
wiener
An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

Viennese nougat n
nougat
The softer hazelnut-based form of nougat common to central and eastern Europe

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Vientiane
The capital city of Laos.
A prefecture of Laos. Capital: Vientiane (city).
A province of Laos. Capital: Phonhong.

Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛt-/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /-ˈnæm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ /viˌɪt/ /ˌvi.ət-/ /ˌvi.ɪt-/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ pn
Vietnam
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.

Vietnam War pn
Vietnamkrigen
(historical) The war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975 between South Vietnam (backed by the United States and SEATO) and North Vietnam aiding the South Vietnamese communist guerrilla army known as the Vietcong (supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union) for the struggle for total Communist control of Vietnam as one state.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamesisk
Of or pertaining to Vietnam.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ Vietnamese n
vietnameser
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person or people from Vietnam or of Vietnamese descent.
(uncountable) Vietnamese cuisine; traditional Vietnamese food.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
vietnamesisk
The Austroasiatic language spoken predominantly in Vietnam.

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ Vikings n
viking
(historical) Scandinavian/Northern European seafarers, most familiarly raiders and pirates during the Viking age.

Viking Age pn
vikingetid
(historical) In European history, especially Scandinavian history, the period spanning the late 8th to 11th centuries, when the Scandinavian Norsemen explored Europe for trade and conquest.

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ pn
Vilnius
The capital city of Lithuania.

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ Vincents pn
Vincent
(countable) A en given name.

Viola /vaɪˈəʊlə/ /viˈəʊlə/ /ˈvaɪələ/ pn
Viola
A en given name

Violet pn
Viola
A en given name.

Virgin Islands pn
Jomfruøerne
An archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands.

Virgin Mary Virgin Marys Virgins Mary pn
Jomfru Maria
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Virginia /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ Virginias pn
Virginia
A state of the United States. Official name: Commonwealth of Virginia.

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ Virgos n
jomfru
Someone with a Virgo star sign

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Jomfruen
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation in the zodiac, imagined in the shape of a maiden, that contains the bright binary star Spica.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the virgin, ruled by Mercury, that covers August 23 – September 23 (tropical astrology) or September 16 – October 15 (sidereal astrology).

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnu
(Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most venerated god in Hinduism.

Visigoth /ˈvɪzɪɡɒθ/ Visigoths n
vestgoter
Any member of an ancient East Germanic tribe, one branch of the Goths (the Ostrogoths being the other), which participated in several wars with Rome and established a kingdom with Toulouse for its capital.

Vistula /ˈvɪst͡ʃʊlə/ pn
Weichsel Wisła Weichselfloden Wisla
The longest river in Poland, which flows into the Baltic Sea.

Vitebsk pn
Vitebsk
A city in Belarus.

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
Vivian
A en given name.
A en given name.

Vladikavkaz pn
Vladikavkaz
a city, capital city of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia.

Vladimir /ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/ pn
Vladimir
A en given name, but rare as a name of English-speaking persons.
A city, the administrative centre of Vladimir Oblast, Russia.

Vladivostok /ˌvlædɪˈvɑstɑk/ /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/ pn
Vladivostok
A city and seaport in the Russian Far East, on the Sea of Japan, near North Korea; the administrative centre of Primorsky Krai.

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpjuk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
volapyk
An artificial language (constructed language) created in 1879 by Johann Martin Schleyer.

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ /ˈvɑːlɡə/ /ˈvɒlɡə/ pn
Volga
A river in Russia, the longest river in Europe, flowing 2,325 miles through western Russia to the Caspian Sea.

Volgograd pn
Volgograd
A city, the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia.

Volhynia pn
Volhynien
(historical) A region of Eastern Europe, now divided between Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus.

Vologda pn
Vologda
A river in Russia.

Volyn pn
Volyn Volhynien
Volyn province (oblast) in northwestern Ukraine.

Vormsi pn
Vormsi
Fourth largest island in Estonia, located between Hiiumaa and the continent.

Voronezh /vəˈɹɒnɪʒ/ pn
Voronezj
A city, the administrative center of Voronezh Oblast, Russia.

Vote Votes n
voter
A person from Votia or of Votic descent.

Votic pn
votisk
A nearly extinct Finno-Ugric language spoken in Ingria.

Vulgar Latin pn
vulgærlatin
(linguistics, historical) The Latin language as spoken by the Roman people, as opposed to Classical Latin as written in formal literature. Developed into Proto-Romance and descendant languages in the Early Middle Ages.

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Ræven
(constellation) A faint autumn constellation in the northern sky.

Vuoksi River pn
Vuoksi
A river running in Finland and Russia.

Vyborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Vyborg
A city in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. In earlier times was part of Finland and Sweden, pop. 79,224 (as of 2002).

Vänern pn
Vänern
Sweden's largest lake, located in southwestern Sweden

Vé pn
Ve
In Norse mythology, one of two brothers of Odin.

WC /ˌdʌbəlju ˈsiː/ WCs n
WC wc
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Initialism of water closet: a lavatory; a toilet.

WRT preposition
mht.
Initialism of with respect to.
Initialism of with regard to.

Wadden Sea pn
Vadehavet
A shallow and narrow sea peripheral to the North Sea, situated between the Frisian Islands and the mainland coasts of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.

Waldemar pn
Valdemar
(rare) A en given name.

Wales /weɪlz/ [weɪɫz] Waleses pn
Wales
One of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom, formerly a principality.

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Valakiet
A former principality in Eastern Europe, now part of South Romania.

Wallis and Futuna /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ pn
Wallis og Futunaøerne
An archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania. Official name: Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Vallonien
Federal Region of southern Belgium where French and German are the official languages, and where Lorrain, Luxembourgish, Picard, Franconian and Walloon languages are also spoken.

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ Walloons n
vallon
An inhabitant of Wallonia, of Belgian nationality, nowadays generally French-speaking, but also possibly German-speaking.
An inhabitant of the region of southern Belgium and northern France (around Givet), usually of Belgian nationality.

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
vallonsk Vallonsk
A Romance language spoken in parts of southern Belgium and northern France (around Givet).

Walpurgis night Walpurgis nights n
Valborgsaften
Walpurgisnacht ("Walpurga's night"), a feast of witchcraft in German folklore, observed on 30 April.

Wanderwort /ˈvɑndɚˌvɔɹt/ /ˈvɑndɚˌvɚtɚ/ /ˈvɒndəˌvɔːt/ /ˈvɒndəˌvətə/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɚtɚ/ /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːt/ /ˈwɒndəˌwətə/ [-ɾɚ] Wanderworte Wanderworts Wanderwörter n
vandreord
(linguistics) A loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices.

Warner /ˈwɔː(ɹ)nə(ɹ)/ Warners pn
Verner
A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval given name, from Germanic war, warin "cautious; heedful; wary; watchful" + her, heri "army", modern German Werner.

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ Warsaws pn
Warszawa
The capital city of Poland; capital city of the Masovian Voivodeship.

Warsaw Pact pn
Warszawapagten
(historical) A pact (long-term alliance treaty) signed on May 14, 1955 in Warsaw by the Soviet Union and its Communist military allies in Europe.

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ Washingtons pn
Washington
A placename:

Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ pn
Washington Washington D.C.
The capital city of the United States, formally known as the District of Columbia. Abbreviated as D.C. or DC.

Wed Weds n
ons
abbreviation of Wednesday

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ Wednesdays n
onsdag
The fourth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the third day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Tuesday and precedes Thursday.

Wehrmacht /ˈvɛə(ɹ)ˌmɑːkt/ /ˈvɛə(ɹ)ˌmɑːxt/ pn
værnemagt
(historical, nazism) The German armed forces from 1935 to 1945.

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Weimarrepublikken
(history) The democratic regime of Germany from 1919 to the assumption of power by Adolf Hitler in 1933.

Weinsberg pn
Weinsberg
A town in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Wellington /ˈwelɘŋtɘn/ /ˈweləŋtən/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] Wellingtons n
Wellington
(card games) In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.

Wellington boots n
gummistøvel gummistøvler
(British) Waterproof rubber boots, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions. Short forms: wellies (singular welly or wellie)

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
walisisk
Of or pertaining to the Celtic language of Wales. [from 16thc.]

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ Welsh n
walisisk
(uncountable) The Welsh language. [from 10th c.]
waliserne
(collectively, in the plural) The people of Wales. [from 11th c.]

Welshman /ˈwɛlʃmən/ Welshmen n
waliser
A man who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Welshwoman Welshwomen n
waliser
A woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Wend Wends n
vender
A member of a Slavic people from the borders of Germany and Poland; a Sorb; a Kashub.

Wendy house Wendy houses n
legehus
A toy house in which children can play.

Weser pn
Weser
A river in northwestern Germany, the longest entirely in the country, flowing north from south Lower Saxony into the North Sea.

West Wests pn
Vest
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
Vesten Vesteuropa
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
Vesteuropa
(historical) The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).

West Africa pn
Vestafrika
A region of Africa, spanning 16 countries.

West African adj
vestafrikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to West Africa, its people, or its culture.

West Asia pn
Vestasien
The westernmost region of Asia, which includes Anatolia, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, the Sinai Peninsula, and Transcaucasia.

West Asian adj
vestasiatisk
Of, from, or pertaining to West Asia.

West Bank pn
Vestbredden
A Palestinian territory on the west bank of the Jordan river, claimed by and under the partial administration of State of Palestine, and illegally occupied by Israel.

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Vestbengalen
A state in eastern India. Capital: Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).

West Berlin pn
Vestberlin
(historical, Germany) The American, British and French sectors of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

West Flanders pn
Vestflandern
The westernmost province of Belgium and Flanders, with capital Bruges.
The larger western part of the historic countship of Flanders, also comprising part of French Flanders (in northern France) and retaining a distinctive type of dialects

West German adj
vesttysk
Of, from, or pertaining to West Germany.

West German West Germans n
vesttysker
Person who comes from or lives in West Germany.

West Germany pn
Vesttyskland
(since 1990) The former areas of the Republic during that time, distinguished from the former East German areas.

West Jerusalem pn
Vestjerusalem
The portion of Jerusalem controlled by Israel after 1948.

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
West Virginia
A state of the United States.

Western Europe pn
Vesteuropa
A sociopolitical region in the west of Europe.

Western European adj
vesteuropæisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Western Europe, its people, or its culture.

Western European Western Europeans n
vesteuropæer
A Western European person; one who comes from or lives in Western Europe.

Western Sahara pn
Vestsahara
A territory and former Spanish colony in North Africa, now mostly occupied by Morocco, which claims ownership over the territory.

Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
Vestsamoa
(historical) The former name of Samoa, from 1914 to 1997.

Western Wall pn
Grædemuren Klagemuren Vestmuren
(Judaism) An ancient wall on the western side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple. It is the holiest site in Judaism.

Westman Islands pn
Vestmannaøerne
An archipelago off the south coast of Iceland

Westminster Abbey pn
Westminster Abbey
A large Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, next to the Houses of Parliament in London; the traditional place of coronation and burial of English monarchs.

Westminster Cathedral pn
Westminster Cathedral
the principal Roman Catholic church in England

Westrobothnian more Westrobothnian most Westrobothnian adj
vesterbotnisk
Of or relating to Westrobothnia.

Westrobothnian pn
vesterbotnisk
The dialects of Swedish spoken in the historical province of Westrobothnia.

Wheel of Fortune pn
Lykkehjulet
A television game show where word puzzles are solved by filling in the missing letters.

Whig /wɪɡ/ /ʍɪɡ/ Whigs n
whig
(UK politics, historic) A member of an 18th- and 19th-century political party in Britain that was opposed to the Tories, and eventually became the Liberal Party.

White House pn
Det hvide hus
(US) The official home and workplace of the President of the United States of America.

White Sea pn
Hvidehavet
A sea to the northwest of Russia.

Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ Whitsundays n
pinse pinsedag
The Sunday of the feast of Pentecost, seven weeks after Easter

Wiener schnitzel Wiener schnitzels n
wienerschnitzel
A veal cutlet dipped into flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried.

Wikiholic /ˌwɪkɪˈhɒlɪk/ Wikiholics n
wikiholiker wikiholisme
(wiki) Someone who is addicted to editing Wikipedia or another wiki.

Wikipedia /ˌwɪ.kiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪ.kɪˈpiːdɪə/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.ə/ Wikipedias pn
Wikipedia
A free-content, multilingual, online encyclopedia and wiki run by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
wikipedisk
Of or relating to Wikipedia.

Wiktionarian /ˈwɪk.tʃəˌnɛ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈwɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈwɪk.ʃən.ɹi.ən/ /ˈwɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi.ən/ Wiktionarians n
Wiktionarist
(Wikimedia jargon) A person who contributes to Wiktionary, especially a regular contributor versed in the ways of the site.

Wiktionary /ˈwɪk.tʃəˌnɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈwɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹiː/ /ˈwɪk.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˈwɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/ /ˈwɪk.ʃəˌnɛə.ɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.nə.ɾi] Wiktionaries pn
Wikiordbog Wiktionary
A particular version of this dictionary project, written in a certain language, such as the English-language Wiktionary (often known simply as the English Wiktionary).

Wild West pn
det vilde vesten
(by extension) A place or situation in which disorderly behavior prevails, especially due to a lack of regulatory oversight or an inadequate legal system.

Wilhelmina /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Vilhelmine
A en given name.

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ Williams pn
Vilhelm
A en given name popular since the Norman Conquest.

Williams /ˈwɪli.əmz/ /ˈwɪljəmz/ Williamses pn
Vilhelmsen
An Irish surname originating as a patronymic, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek
A city, the capital city of Namibia.

Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Poohs pn
Peter Plys
A talking bear from an English children's book series carrying the same name, noted for his sweet, simple nature, and his love of honey.

Winter War pn
vinterkrigen
(historical) A war between Finland and the Soviet Union from 1939 to 1940.

Wisconsin /wəsˈkɑnsən/ /wəˈskɑnsən/ /wɪnˈskɑnsən/ /wɪsˈkɑnsɪn/ [wəsˈkʰɑn.sn̩] [wəˈskɑn.sn̩] pn
Wisconsin
A state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States.

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
A German en given name.

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ pn
Ordet
The creative word of God; Logos.

World Bank pn
Verdensbanken
A group of five financial organizations whose purpose is economic development and the elimination of poverty.

World Exposition World Expositions n
verdensudstilling
Any of various large international expositions held since the mid 19th century, often called "Expo".

World Heritage Site World Heritage Sites n
verdensarv
A place listed by UNESCO as being of special cultural or physical significance.

World Trade Organization pn
Verdenshandelsorganisation
An international organization designed by its founders to supervise and liberalize international trade.

World War I pn
1. verdenskrig første verdenskrig
(history) The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Entente Powers of the British Empire, Russian Empire, France, Italy, the United States and other allied nations, against the Central Powers represented by the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

World War II /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] pn
2. verdenskrig anden verdenskrig
(history) The war from 1939 to 1945 of the Allied forces, including the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, France, and China, against the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.

World War III pn
3. verdenskrig tredje verdenskrig
A hypothetical world war following World War II.

World Wide Web /ˈwɜːld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ /ˈwɝld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ pn
webben
(Internet) Usually preceded by the: collectively, all of the hypertext documents (web pages) on the Internet stored in different computers around the world that hyperlink to each other and to other kinds of media, and are typically retrieved by the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS).

Worms /vɔɹmz/ /vɔːmz/ pn
Worms
An independent town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Wrocław /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Breslau Wroclaw
A city, located in Silesia in what is now southwestern Poland. (At different points in history, the city has been part of Bohemia, Prussia, Germany, and Poland.)

Wunderkammer /ˈvʊndəˌkamə/ /ˈvʊndɚˌkɑmɚ/ Wunderkammern Wunderkammers n
kunstkabinet kunstkammer raritetskabinet
(historical) A cabinet of scientific curiosities, especially during the late Renaissance.

Wymysorys pn
vimisørisk
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
Wyoming
A state of the United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Cheyenne.

Württembergian adj
württembergsk
of or relating to Württemberg

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ X-rays n
røntgenstråle
Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.
røntgenbillede
A radiograph: a photograph made with X-rays.

X-ray crystallography n
røntgenkrystallografi
(analytical chemistry) A technique in which the patterns formed by the diffraction of X-rays on passing through a crystalline substance yield information on the lattice structure of the crystal, and the molecular structure of the substance.

X-ray radiation n
røntgenstråling røntgen
electromagnetic radiation consisting of X-rays, radiation in the X-ray spectrum, of shorter wavelength and higher frequency than ultraviolet and longer wavelength and lower frequency than gamma rays

X-ray tube X-ray tubes n
røntgenrør
A device that produces X-rays by directing energetic electrons into a metal target.

Xenia /ˈziːniə/ pn
Xenia Zenia
A en given name of mainly historical use in English.

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Jahve
(history of religion) The name of the God of Israel worshipped by the Jahwist prophets in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah in antiquity.

Yakutsk pn
Jakustsk
The capital city of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Jalta
A city and raion of Crimea, Ukraine

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug pn
Jamalo-Nenetskij autonome okrug
A federal subject of Russia (an autonomous okrug of Tyumen oblast).

Yamoussoukro /ˌjæmuˈsuːkɹəʊ/ /ˌjɑːmuˈsuːkɹoʊ/ pn
Yamoussoukro
the official and administrative capital of Ivory Coast.

Yangon /jæŋˈɡɒn/ /jæŋˈɡəʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡoʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡɑn/ pn
Rangoon
The largest city and former capital of Myanmar (Burma).

Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Yangtze
The chief river of central China and the third longest river in the world, flowing a total of 6300 km.

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ Yankees n
yankee
(chiefly, Southern US) A native or inhabitant of the Northern United States.
(chiefly southern, _, Louisiana) An Anglo, as opposed to someone with French ancestry; a native or inhabitant of the rest of the United States.

Yaoundé /jɑːˈuːndeɪ/ /jɑːˈʊndeɪ/ /ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ/ pn
Yaoundé
The capital city of Cameroon.

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslavl
A city, the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.

Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Jekaterinburg
A city, the administrative center of Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, the fifth-largest in the country by population.

Yellow River pn
Den Gule Flod
The chief river of the North China Plain, the second-longest river in China and sixth-longest river system on Earth, historically prone to massive floods which repeatedly drastically changed its course.

Yellow Sea pn
Gule Hav
An arm of the Pacific Ocean between mainland China and the Korean peninsula.

Yeltsin /ˈjɛltsɪn/ pn
Jeltsin
A transliteration of the Russian surname Е́льцин (Jélʹcin).

Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ pn
Yemen
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Republic of Yemen. Capital: Sanaa.

Yemeni Yemenis n
yemenit
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
Jenisej
A river in Russia. The longest river of Siberia. It flows from south down to north into the Arctic Ocean, splitting Siberia in two parts: the Eastern Siberia and the Western Siberia.

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Jerevan
The capital and largest city of Armenia.

Yevgeny pn
Evgenij Jevgenij
A Russian en given name

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ more Yiddish most Yiddish adj
jiddisch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
jiddisch
A West Germanic, or more specifically High German, language that developed from Middle High German dialects, with an admixture of vocabulary from multiple source languages including Hebrew-Aramaic, Romance, Slavic, English, etc., and mostly written in Hebrew characters which is used mainly among Ashkenazic Jews from central and eastern Europe.

YouTuber /ˈju.tu.bəɹ/ /ˈjuː.tjuː.bə/ /ˈjuː.tʃuː.bə/ YouTubers n
youtuber
(Internet) A user of the video-sharing website YouTube.
(Internet) A video creator on YouTube.

Your Highness Your Highnesses pronoun
Deres Højhed
(formal) A title of respect used to address a prince or princess.

Your Majesty Your Majesties pn
Deres Majestæt
(formal) A term of address used in direct address to a monarch of higher rank than a prince, such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress.

Yucatán pn
Yucatán Yucatán-halvøen
A peninsula in North America incorporating the Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo as well as Belize and northeastern Guatemala.
Yucatán
A state of Mexico.

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Jugoslavien
(historical) A former country on the Balkan Peninsula, made up of the now-independent nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia; it disintegrated in the 1990s.

Yugoslavian adj
jugoslavisk
(historical) Of or relating to Yugoslavia.

Yugoslavian Yugoslavians n
jugoslav jugoslaver
(historical) A native of Yugoslavia.

Yule /juːl/ /jʉl/ Yules pn
jul
Christmastide, the Christmas season, the Twelve Days of Christmas (between December 25th and January 5th).
jul julefest
A pagan wintertime holiday celebrated by Germanic peoples, particularly the Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon peoples, or a modern reconstruction of this holiday celebrated by neo-pagans.
Juel
A surname.

Yup'ik /ˈjuːpɪk/ pn
alaskayupik
(linguistics) A subbranch of the Eskimo-Aleut family of languages. This is the only language family known to straddle both North America and Asia. It is centered squarely in Alaska and is thought to have migrated across to Siberia a few hundred years ago.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
Juzjno-Sakhalinsk
A city, the administrative centre of Sakhalin Oblast, on Sakhalin Island, in the Far East of Russia.

Yvonne /iːˈvɒn/ /ɪˈvɒn/ pn
Yvonne
A en given name borrowed from France, in regular use since the twentieth century.

Zabaykalsky Krai pn
Zabajkalskij kraj
A krai in southeastern Russia.

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Zakarias
A en given name, English vernacular form of Zacharias, Zachariah and Zechariah.

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
The capital and largest city of Croatia.

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Zaire
(historical) A former country (1971–1997) in Central Africa; now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ pn
Zambia
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Zambia. Formerly called Northern Rhodesia.

Zambian Zambians n
zambier
A person from Zambia or of Zambian descent.

Zanzibar /ˈzænzɪbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Zanzibar
An island region of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean.

Zaporizhia /ˌzæpəˈɹiːʒə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒi.ə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒə/ pn
Zaporizjzja Saporosje
An industrial city on the Dnieper River in Zaporizhia, Zaporizhia Raion, Zaporizhia Oblast, in south-central Ukraine.

Zealand pn
Sjælland
The largest island of Denmark.

Zealandic pn
sjællandsk
The dialect of Danish spoken in Zealand, island in the North Sea.

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Zekarja Zakarias
(biblical character) A king of Israel mentioned in the second book of Kings.
Zakarias
(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical character) A Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah, the eleventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

Zeeland pn
Zeeland
A province of the Netherlands.

Zen Buddhism n
zenbuddhisme
(Buddhism) The Zen denomination of Buddhism.

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Zefanias
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Zeus /z(j)uːs/ /zus/ /zɪu̯s/ /zʉs/ Zeuses pn
Zeus
(Greek god) Supreme ruler of all Greek gods, husband to Hera.

Zhytomyr /-ˈtoʊm-/ /ʒɪˈtɔmɪɹ/ pn
Zjytomyr Zjitomir
A city and raion of Ukraine, administrative centre of Zhytomyr province.

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe
A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Zimbabwe. Formerly called Southern Rhodesia or Rhodesia.

Zimbabwean Zimbabweans n
zimbabwer
A person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent.

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ /ˈzaɪˌɒn/ pn
Zion
A landmark hill (or "mount") on which ancient Jerusalem was partly built, a centerpiece to Biblical accounts of old days and future eschatological events.

Zionism /ˈzaɪəˌnɪzəm/ Zionisms n
zionisme
(politics) Jewish nationalism, the movement which supported first the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland and now supports the continuation of a Jewish state in Israel.

Zionist more Zionist most Zionist adj
zionistisk
Of or relating to a Zionist or Zionists.

Zipporah /zɪˈpɔːɹə/ /ˈzɪpəɹə/ pn
Sippora
(biblical character) The wife of Moses.

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
zarathustrianisme
(scholarly) The historical (pre-Islamic) indigenous beliefs and practices of the Iranian peoples.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ Zulu Zulus n
Zulu
Time along the prime meridian; UTC; Zulu time.

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zürich
The capital city of Zurich canton, Switzerland, on Lake Zurich.

a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
en et
An unspecified example of (something); the indefinite article. [from before 1150]

a /eɪ/ /æ/ /ɑː/ /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ /ˈæɪ/ a's aes n
a
The name of the Latin script letter A / a.

a /ɔ/ n
a
The name of the Cyrillic script letter А / а.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
en fugl i hånden er bedre end ti på taget
A sure thing is preferable to the mere chance at something more. [15th c.]

a burnt child dreads the fire proverb
brændt barn skyr ilden
(dated) A person harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.

a cappella /ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
(music) In a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment; literally, "in the style of the (Sistine) Chapel (in Rome)", such as a musical Mass done a cappella. [from late 19th c.]

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
en kæde kun så stærk som det svageste led
An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.

a friend in need is a friend indeed /ə ˌfɹɛnd ən ˈnid ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdid/ /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/ proverb
i nøden kender man sine venner
If a friend helps one when one is in need, that person is a true friend.

a little adv
lidt en lille smule
To a small extent or degree.

a little bird told me /ə ˌlɪt(ə)l bɜɹd ˈtoʊld mi/ /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/ [-ˌlɪɾ(ə)l-] phraseologicalUnit
høre en lille fugl synge om
(idiomatic, chiefly, humorous) I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ adv
meget
(informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.

a new broom sweeps clean proverb
nye koste fejer bedst
(metaphorical) New management will often make radical changes.

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
et billede siger mere end tusind ord
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.

a rolling stone gathers no moss /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/ proverb
der gror ikke mos på rullesten
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.

a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down /ə ˈspuːnfəl əv ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ) ˌhɛlps ðə ˈmɛdɪsɪn ɡoʊ ˌdaʊn/ proverb
lidt sukker i skeen, hvis din medicin er sur
An otherwise unpleasant situation can be pleasant when a pleasant aspect is deliberately introduced.

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
udsæt ikke til i morgen, det du kan gøre i dag
A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later.

a- /a/ /eɪ/ /ə/ prefix
-a
Not, without, opposite of.

aa /ˈɑ.ɑ/ /ˈɑː.ɑː/ [ˈɑ.ʔɑ] [ˈɑː.ʔɑː] n
apalhraun
(volcanology) A form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes, consisting of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a jagged and loose, clinkery surface. Compare pahoehoe. [From 19th c.]

aah interjection
ah aha
Indication of amazement or surprise or enthusiasm.

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ aardvarks n
jordsvin
The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. [from late 18th c.]

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ aardwolfs aardwolves n
jordulv
A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abaca /ˈæb.əˌkɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ /ˈæb.əˌkə/ abacas n
abaca
(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
baglæns
(archaic) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
bagi bagved
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ abaci abacuses n
abacus kugleramme
(historical, obsolete) A table or tray scattered with sand which was used for calculating or drawing. [attested from c. 1387]
(architecture) The uppermost portion of the capital of a column immediately under the architrave, in some cases a flat oblong or square slab, in others more decorated. [from mid 16th c.]
kugleramme abacus
A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ abandons n
løssluppenhed
A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. [Early 19th century.] (Now especially in the phrase with abandon.)

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
opgive
(transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
forlade efterlade
(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
forvise udstøde
(transitive, obsolete) To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ abandonments n
opgivelse
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]

abase /əˈbeɪs/ v
ydmyge
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
gøre forlegen skamme ud
(transitive) To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit. [First attested from around (1150 to 1350).]

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.zi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ abasias n
abasi
(medical) An inability to walk due to a defect in muscular coordination.

abatis /ˈæbətiː/ /ˈæbətiːz/ /ˈæbətəs/ abatis abatises n
forhugning
A means of defense formed by felled trees, or sometimes by bent trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy, and more recently fortified with barbed wire. [Mid 19th century.]

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ abattoirs n
slagteri
A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc. [Early 19th century.]

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /ˈæb.ɪs/ abbesses n
abbedisse
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]

abbey /ˈæb.i/ abbeys n
abbedi kloster
A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ abbots n
abbed
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
forkorte
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ abbreviations n
forkortelse
(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
abdicere
(transitive) To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for. [from mid 17th c.]
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ abdications n
abdikation abdicering
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abdomen /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /ˈæb.də.mən/ abdomens abdomina n
bug mave
(obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly. [mid 16th c. – late 17th c.]
bughule
(anatomy) The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity. [from early 17th c.]
bagkrop
(zoology, entomology) The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda. [from late 18th c.]

abdominal cavity abdominal cavities n
bughule
(anatomy) The hollow portion of the torso within the abdomen, containing the abdominal organs, in mammals below the diaphragm.

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ /əbˈdʌkt/ v
bortføre kidnappe
(transitive) To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap. [Early 17th century.]

abduction /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ abductions n
bortføring
Leading away; a carrying away. [from early 17th century.]
abduktion
(anatomy) The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. [from mid-17th century.]
(logic) A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable. [from late 17th century.]
bortføring kidnappning
(legal) The wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being. [from mid-18th century.]

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ /əˈbil.jən/ /əˈbiːlɪən/ adj
abelsk
(mathematics) Of an algebraic structure (usually a group or algebra), having a commutative defining operation. [Mid 19th century.]

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ aberrations n
aberration
(optics) The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point. [Mid 18th century.]
(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]

abhorrence /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ abhorrences n
afsky
(uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ abilities n
evne
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ abiogeneses n
abiogenese
(evolutionary theory) The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents. [from 1870]

ablative case ablative cases n
ablativ
(grammar) A noun case used in some languages to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation. In English grammar, it corresponds roughly to the use in English of prepositions "of", "from", "away from", and "concerning". In Latin grammar, the ablative case (cāsus ablātīvus) includes functions derived from the Indo-European ablative, instrumental, comitative, associative and locative cases; these cases express concepts similar to those of the English prepositions "of"/"from", "by", "with", "to"/"with", and "at"/"in", respectively. Here/hence/hither, there/thence/thither, and where/whence/whither are the only English words with separate forms for the ablative (motion away from) and lative (motion towards) cases.

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ ablauts n
aflyd
(phonology) The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel. [Mid 19th century.]

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bw] [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] abler ablest adj
have mulighed for i stand til
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
dygtig habil kompetent
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ more able-bodied most able-bodied adj
arbejdsfør
(possessional) Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.

abnormal /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ more abnormal most abnormal adj
abnorm unormal
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19th century.]
abnorm unormal anormal
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health. [First attested around the early 20th century.]

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ more abnormally most abnormally adv
anormal ualmindelig unormal
In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
ombord
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
om bord
On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [from ca. 1350—1470]

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ [ʔəˈboʊːd̥̚] abodes n
bolig
(dated, or, legal) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn. [Attested from (1350 to 1470) to the mid 18th century.]
(formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
afskaffe
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ abolitions n
afskaffelse
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation. [First attested around the early 16th century.]

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ abomasa abomasums n
abomasum
(biology, food) The fourth digestive compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant, after the omasum;the lining of said compartment, considered as a foodstuff.

abominably /əˈbɑm.nə.bli/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ more abominably most abominably adv
afskyelig afskyeligt
In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ abominations n
afskyelighed pestilens vederstyggelighed
(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ aborigines n
aboriginer
A native inhabitant of a country; a member of the original people. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ abortions n
abort
An induced abortion.
(medicine) The expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus.[from 16th c.]
(figuratively) A misshapen person or thing; a monstrosity. [from 16th c.]
(biology) Arrest of development of any organ, so that it remains an imperfect formation or is absorbed. [from 18th c.]

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊ/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbɛʊʔ/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
omkring
On all sides; around. [from before 1150]
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]
To a reversed order; half round; facing in the opposite direction; from a contrary point of view. [from ca. 1350–1470]
omkring cirka næsten
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
omkreds
(archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference. [from ca. 1350–1470]

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊ/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbɛʊʔ/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
cirka ved
omkring om rundt om
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of. [from before 1150]
omkring rundt om
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
på vej til til
(with present participle, obsolete, or, dialect) On the point or verge of.
om angående vedrørende
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect. [from ca. 1150–1350]
Concerned with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
med
On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
på
(figurative) In or near, as in mental faculties or (literally) in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup. [from ca. 1350–1470]

about time adv
tid
Close to the right time.
på tide
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) Far past the desired time.

about to phraseologicalUnit
være ved at
(idiomatic, with infinitive verb) Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates action that is imminent; ready to.

above /əˈbʌv/ adj
ovenstående
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
over oppe over ovenover ovenpå
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]

above all
fremfor alt først og fremst
Of prime importance; before anything else; especially.

above water
oven vande
(idiomatic) Out of difficulty, especially financial.

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
ovennævnt
Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.

abracadabra /ˌæbɹəkəˈdæbɹə/ interjection
abracadabra abrakadabra
Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
afskrabe
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abreact /ˌæb.ɹiˈækt/ v
afreagere
(transitive, psychoanalysis) To eliminate previously repressed emotions by reliving past experiences. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
forkorte sammendrage
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
(transitive) To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense[First attested in 1384.]. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

abridged /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒd/ more abridged most abridged adj
forkortet
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
udenlands
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ n
udland
(rare, Scotland) Countries or lands abroad. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abrogate /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡət/ /ˈæb.ɹoʊˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡət/ v
afskaffe ophæve
(transitive) To put an end to; to do away with. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ abrupter abruptest more abrupt most abrupt adj
pludselig uformodet
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
brat
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ absences n
fravær mangel
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
fravær udeblivelse
Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
åndsfravær
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ absenter absentest adj
fraværende
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ more absent-minded most absent-minded adj
distræt åndsfraværende
Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

absent-mindedly /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/ more absent-mindedly most absent-mindedly adv
distræt åndsfraværende
(manner) Preoccupiedly; in an absent-minded manner. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ absent-mindednesses n
åndsfraværelse
The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ absinthes n
absint
A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]

absolute frequency absolute frequencies n
hyppighed
(statistics) the number of data points satisfying something

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ absolute majorities n
absolut flertal
A true numerical majority, more than 50% of the items being counted.

absolute monarchy absolute monarchies n
enevældigt monarki
A state over which a sole monarch has absolute and unlimited power.
enevælde
(uncountable) The rule of such a monarch, as a form of government.

absolute temperature /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.tjɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.tjʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut / /ˌæb.səˈljut/ absolute temperatures n
absolut temperatur
Thermodynamic temperature; temperature measured on an absolute scale such as the Kelvin scale.

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈvæl.ju/ absolute values n
numerisk værdi
(mathematics) For a complex number a+bi, the principal square root of the sum of the squares of its real and imaginary parts, \sqrt{a^2+b^2}. Denoted by
|.

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ absolute zeros n
absolut nulpunkt
(physics) The coldest possible temperature, zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; total absence of heat; temperature at which motion of all molecules would cease. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolutely /ab-/ /ˈap.səˌlʉʊt.lɪi/ /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌap.səˈlʉʊt.lɪi/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolut fuldstændig
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ absolutisms n
absolutisme enevælde
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ absolutists n
absolutist
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [from mid 19th c.]

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorbere optage opsuge
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
absorbere opsuge optage
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ absorptions n
absorption absorbering
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ /əbˈsteɪn/ v
afholde afstå
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
forhindre
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ /əb-/ more abstemious most abstemious adj
afholdende
Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracts n
abstrakt resume
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
abstrakt algebra
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, and fields.

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
abstrakt kunst
Art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses color and form in a non-representational way.

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ abstract nouns n
abstrakt
(grammar) A noun that denotes an idea, emotion, feeling, quality, generalization, representation or other abstract or intangible concept, as opposed to a concrete item, or a physical object.

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ abstractions n
abstraktion
The act of focusing on one characteristic of an object rather than the object as a whole group of characteristics; the act of separating said qualities from the object or ideas. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
The act of comparing commonality between distinct objects and organizing using those similarities; the act of generalizing characteristics; the product of said generalization. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abstractness /æbˈstɹæk.nəs/ /æbˈstɹækt.nəs/ abstractnesses n
abstrakthed
The quality of being abstract. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ absurder absurdest more absurd most absurd adj
absurd
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ absurds n
absurditet
(obsolete) An absurdity. [early 17th–mid 17th c.]

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /æbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ absurdities n
absurditet
(countable) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
(uncountable) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abundant /əˈbn̩.dn̩t/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ more abundant most abundant adj
rigelig
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ /əˈbjʉs/ abuses n
misbrug vanrøgt seksuelt misbrug
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
mishandling
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]

abuse /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːz/ v
misbruge mishandle voldtage
(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
voldtage
(transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [from around 1350 to 1470]

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ abysses n
afgrund
Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
(frequently, figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

academia /-ˈdɛm.jə/ /ˌæ.kəˈdi.mi.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈdim.jə/ /ˌæ.kəˈdiː.mɪ.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈdɛm.i.ə/ /ˌæk.əˈdeɪ.mi.ə/ /ˌæk.əˈdeɪ.mɪ.ə/ n
akademia
(collective) The scientific and cultural community engaged in higher education and research, taken as a whole. [from 1956]

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ more academic most academic adj
akademisk
Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato [from late 16th century]
Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization. [from late 16th century]
boglig
Having a love of or aptitude for learning.

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ academics n
akademiker
A senior member of an academy, college, or university; a person who attends an academy; a person engaged in scholarly pursuits; one who is academic in practice. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ academic years n
akademisk år
(education) The annual period during which a student attends school, college or university.

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ academicians n
akademiker
A member or follower of an academy, or society for promoting science, art, or literature, such as the French Academy, or the Royal Academy of Arts. [from 17th c.]

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ academies n
akademi
An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
A school or place of training in which some special art is taught. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
A society of learned people united for the advancement of the arts and sciences, and literature, or some particular art or science. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

accelerate /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
accelerere
(transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ accelerations n
acceleration
(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
(physics) The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ accelerators n
accelerator
One who, or that which, accelerates.
accelerator speeder
A device for causing acceleration.
katalysator
(chemistry) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
speeder gaspedal
(vehicle) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
(physics) A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles; a particle accelerator.

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ accents n
tryk betoning
(linguistics) A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
accent
(orthography) A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
(linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /əˈsɛp(t)/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
acceptere modtage godtage indvilge
(transitive) To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ accesses n
indgang passage vej
(uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.
samværdsret
(uncountable, legal) The right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child.

access /əkˈsɛs/ /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
adgang komme ind
(transitive) To gain or obtain access to.

access code access codes n
adgangskode
A typically alphanumeric sequence that permits access to a secure service or network.

access control access controls n
adgangskontrol
The practice of restricting entrance to a property, a building, or a room to authorized persons.

accessibility /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] accessibilities n
tilgængelighed adgangsforhold
The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ more accessible most accessible adj
tilgængelig
Easy of access or approach. [from 1640s]
(of a person) Easy to get along with.
modtagelig
(followed by to) Open to the influence of.
letforståelig
(art, literature) Easily understood or appreciated. [from 1961]

accession /ækˈseʃ.ən/ /ækˈsɛʃ.ən/ /əˈseʃ.ən/ /əˈsɛʃ.ən/ accessions n
tiltrædelse
A coming to; the act of acceding and becoming joined.
The act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity.

accessory fruit accessory fruits n
falsk frugt
(botany) A fruit which includes tissue not derived from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue, as for instance, a strawberry.

accident /-dɛnt/ /ˈæksədənt/ /ˈæksədɪnt/ /ˈæksɪdənt/ accidents n
ulykke uheld ulykkestilfælde tilfælde tilfældighed
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
ulykke uheld
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
tilfælde tilfældighed
Any chance event.
(uncountable) Chance; random chance.
egenskab
Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential or nonsubstantive.

accident and emergency n
akutmodtagelse skadestue

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ more accidental most accidental adj
tilfældig
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]

accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ more accidentally most accidentally adv
tilfældigvis
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ /ˌæk.ə.ˈlɑd/ accolades n
akkolade
An expression of approval; praise. [from 1852]
A special acknowledgment; an award.
(historical) A salutation marking the conferring of knighthood, consisting of an embrace or a kiss, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat of a sword.
(music) A brace used to join two or more staves.

accommodating /ə.ˈkɒm.ə.ˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/ more accommodating most accommodating adj
hjælpsom imødekommende
Affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful.

accommodation /əˌkɑ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌkɔm.əˈdæɪ.ʃən/ accommodations n
indkvartering
(chiefly, British, usually, a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.
(countable, uncountable) A convenience, a fitting, something satisfying a need.
anpasning
(countable, uncountable, followed by to) The act of fitting or adapting, or the state of being fitted or adapted; adaptation; adjustment.

accommodation ladder accommodation ladders n
faldereb
(nautical) a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship for access to and from a small boat.

accompanist /əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪst/ accompanists n
akkompagnatør
(music) The performer in music who takes the accompanying part.

accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ /əˈkʌmp.ni/ v
gelejde ledsage
(intransitive, obsolete) To associate in a company; to keep company.

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ accomplices n
medskyldig
(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
fuldende
(transitive) To complete, as time or distance.
(transitive) To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.
(transitive, archaic) To equip or furnish thoroughly; hence, to complete in acquirements; to render accomplished; to polish.

according to preposition
ifølge
Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. [from 16th c.]

according to Hoyle
efter alle kunstens regler
(idiomatic) In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.

according to plan /əˈkɔɹdɪŋ tə ˈplæn/
efter planen
As intended, as planned, as expected; without the occurrence of any complications.

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ more accordingly most accordingly adv
altså derfor ergo følgelig
(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ accordions n
trækharmonika harmonika akkordeon
A box-shaped musical instrument with means of keys and buttons, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
antaste
(transitive) To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
(transitive) To speak to first; to address; to greet.

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ accounts n
konto forklaring
(accounting) A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review. [from c. 1300]
konto redegørelse
A statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc., explanatory of some event; a reason of an action to be done.
konto
Authorization as a specific registered user in accessing a system.
beregning regning
(archaic) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning.

accountability /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˌkæɔn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] [əˌkæɔn.təˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] accountabilities n
ansvarlighed
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ more accountable most accountable adj
ansvarlig
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] accountants n
bogholder
A reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s).
(accounting) One whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another. The records are usually, but not always, financial records.

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ accountings n
regnskab bogholderi bogføring
(business) The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.

accounts payable n
kreditorer
The total amount of money that is owed by a customer to its suppliers of goods and services and is counted by the customer as a current unpaid debt.

accounts receivable n
debitorer fordringer tilgodehavende
(accounting) The total monetary amount owed to a financial entity due to debts arising from sales on credit or on account.

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
akkreditere
(transitive) To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction.
(transitive) To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.

accretion /əˈkɹiʃən/ /əˈkɹiːʃn̩/ accretions n
tilføjelse
(uncountable, also, figurative) Increase by natural growth, especially the gradual increase of organic bodies by the internal addition of matter; organic growth; also, the amount of such growth. [from early 17th c.]

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
indsamle opsamle påløbe tilfalde
(intransitive) To increase, to rise

accumulate /əˈkju.mjəˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
akkumulere
(transitive) To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ accumulators n
akkumulator

accuracy /ˈakjəɹəsi/ /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ accuracies n
nøjagtighed præcision
The state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness

accursed /əˈkɜː.sɪd/ /əˈkɝ.sɪd/ more accursed most accursed adj
fordømt
(theology) Doomed to destruction or misery; cursed; anathematized.

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ accusations n
beskyldning anklage
(legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ accusatives n
akkusativ
(grammar) The accusative case.

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
anklage beskylde
(transitive) to find fault with, blame, censure
(intransitive) to make an accusation against someone

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ accusers n
anklager
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

ace /eɪs/ aces n
es
(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
(tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
(sometimes, _, attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

ace of clubs aces of clubs n
klør es
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ace of diamonds aces of diamonds n
ruder es
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ace of hearts aces of hearts n
hjerter es
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ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ aces of spades n
spar es
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acerbic /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/ /əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/ more acerbic most acerbic adj
bitter sur
Tasting sour or bitter.
mopset syrlig
(figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.

acetic acid n
eddikesyre
(carboxylic acid, fatty acid) A clear colourless organic acid, CH3COOH, formed by the bacterial oxidation of ethanol through acetic fermentation; it is used as a solvent and has very many industrial applications; it is the major acidic component of vinegar.

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ acetones n
acetone
(organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetylsalicylsyre
(carboxylic acid, pharmaceutical drug) The acetate ester of salicylic acid (aspirin)

ache /ˈeɪk/ aches n
smerte
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

ache /ˈeɪk/ v
gøre ondt
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

achievement /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mɪnt/ achievements n
præstation resultat udførelse
The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
bedrift præstation resultat
A great or heroic deed or feat; something accomplished by valor or boldness.
våbenskjold
(heraldry) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; a full display or depiction of all the heraldic components to which the bearer of a coat of arms is entitled; (now, especially) a funeral shield: the hatchment.

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
atju
(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acider acidest adj
sur syre
Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.
(figuratively) Sour-tempered.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acids n
syre
A sour substance.
(chemistry)
(uncountable, slang) LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide.

acid rain acid rains n
syreregn
Rain which is unusually acidic (pH of less than the natural range of 5 to 6); caused mainly by atmospheric pollution with sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.

acid-resistant adj
syrefast
able to withstand the effects of acids

acidosis /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ acidoses n
acidose
(pathology) An abnormally increased acidity of the blood.

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
anerkende erkende vedgå
(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ acknowledgments n
anerkendelse kvittering
The act of acknowledging

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ acorns n
agern
(nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
akustisk
Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
(music, musical instrument) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof.

acoustic guitar acoustic guitars n
akustisk guitar
A hollow-body guitar of the older variety, in contradistinction to an electric guitar.

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
lære at kende
(transitive, followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) know; to make familiar.

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ acquaintances n
bekendt
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th c.]

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ more acquainted most acquainted adj
bekendt
(often followed by with) Personally known; familiar.

acquiesce /ˌækwiˈɛs/ v
slå sig til tåls med
(intransitive, with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.
indvillige
(intransitive) To concur upon conviction; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɚ/ v
anskaffe erhverve få opkøbe skaffe
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.

acquis communautaire n
acquis communautaire
The full body of European Union law.

acquisition /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ acquisitions n
erhvervelse opkøb
The act or process of acquiring.

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
frifinde
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ acquittals n
frifindelse frikendelse
(legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]
frikendelse
(historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.]

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ acrobats n
akrobat
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.

acrobatic /ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/ more acrobatic most acrobatic adj
akrobatisk
Of or pertaining to an acrobat.

acrobatics n
akrobatik
The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

acromegaly /ˌækɹoʊˈmɛɡəli/ acromegalies n
akromegali
(disease) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ acronyms n
akronym
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

acrophobia acrophobias n
akrofobi højdeskræk
phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
over
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
(Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
gennem over
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
tværs over
At or near the far end of (a space).

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
akrylisk
(organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.

acrylic fiber acrylic fibers n
akryl akrylfiber
Synthetic fibers made from a polymer.

act /æk/ /ækt/ acts n
handling dåd
(countable) Something done, a deed.
akt
(countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
handle agere
(obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
agere opføre
(intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
(intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
virke
(intransitive, construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on).
optræde agere opføre spille
(intransitive, mathematics, construed with on or upon, of an algebraic structure) To possess an action onto (some other structure). Examples include the group action of a group on a set, the action of a ring on a module by scalar multiplication, and the action of a group or algebra on a vector space via a representation.

act of war acts of war n
krigshandling
(military) An action that would justify the initiation of hostilities against the perpetrator; an action that by its nature comprises a cessation of peace.
(military) An action taken by military forces as part of a war.

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ actiniums n
actinium
A radioactive, metallic chemical element (symbol: Ac) with an atomic number of 89; found in uranium ores.

actinobiology n
aktinobiologi
The study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ actions n
handling aktion
Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.
(mathematics) A way in which each element of some algebraic structure transforms some other structure or set, in a way which respects the structure of the first. Formally, this may be seen as a morphism from the first structure into some structure of endomorphisms of the second; for example, a group action of a group G on a set S can be seen as a group homomorphism from G into the set of bijections on S (which form a group under function composition), while a module M over a ring R can be defined as an abelian group together with a ring homomorphism from R into the ring of group endomorphisms of M (which is also called the action of R on M).

action plan action plans n
handlingsplan
A planned series of actions, tasks or steps designed to achieve an objective or goal.

action research n
aktionsforskning
(sociology) Research where the researcher themselves is an agent of social action.

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
aktivere
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ more active most active adj
aktiv
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
aktiv aktuel
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

active ingredient active ingredients n
aktiv ingrediens virksomt stof
(pharmacology) The specific compound in a natural or man-made mixture that is responsible for the mixture's activity.

active voice active voices n
aktiv handleform
(grammar, uncountable) The form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action.

active volcano active volcanoes active volcanos n
aktiv vulkan
(vulcanology, geology) A volcano that has erupted in the last 10,000 years, although not necessarily venting lava or gases now.

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/ [ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zm̩] activisms n
aktivisme
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ activists n
aktivist
One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

activities of daily living n
Almindelig Daglig Levevis
(healthcare) A set of common daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and relieving oneself. A person’s ability or inability to perform them is used as a measurement of their functional status.

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] activities n
aktivitet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being active; activeness.
(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
(countable) Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.

actor /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ actors n
skuespiller skuespillerinde
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ actresses n
skuespillerinde
(now, _, rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adv
egentlig
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ actuaries n
aktuar
A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ acuities n
skarphed
Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ acupunctures n
akupunktur
The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief.

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ acuter acutest more acute most acute adj
kort
Brief, quick, short.
skarp
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
akut
Urgent.
(medicine) Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity, unlike the common usage.
spids
(geometry, of an angle) Less than 90 degrees.
(geometry, of a triangle) Having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
akut kritisk
(medicine) Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.

acute angle acute angles n
spids vinkel
(mathematics, geometry) An angle measuring less than ninety degrees.

acute-angled adj
spidsvinklet
(geometry) Of a triangle, having three acute angles.

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ more ad hoc most ad hoc adj
ad hoc
For a particular purpose.

adapter /əˈdæptə(ɹ)/ /əˈdæptəɹ/ adapters n
adapter
Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.

add /æd/ v
tilføje
(transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.
(intransitive) To intensify; to augment; to increase; to add on.
addere lægge sammen
(intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

add fuel to the fire v
hælde benzin på bålet puste til ilden
(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

add insult to injury v
føje spot til skade
(idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavourable situation.

add-on add-ons n
tilføjelse
(sometimes, attributive) Something which can be appended to something else.
tillæg tillægsprogram
(computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ addends n
addend
(mathematics) Addendum, any one of two or more numbers or other terms that are to be added together.

addendum /əˈden.dəm/ /əˈdɛn.dəm/ addenda addendums n
tillæg
Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.

adder /ˈædɚ/ adders n
hugorm
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, the northern copperhead, a venomous viper found in the eastern United States
The common European adder (Vipera berus).

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ addicts n
addict
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ addictions n
afhængighed
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
mani
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
destruktiv relation sygt forhold
A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] additions n
addition
(uncountable, arithmetic) The arithmetic operation of adding.

additionally adv
i tillæg
By way of addition; in addition to; also.

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more additive most additive adj
additiv
(mathematics) Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv] additives n
additiv tilsætning tilsætningsstof
A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

additive identity additive identities n
nulelement
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure, generally denoted 0, which is an identity for an additive operation (generally denoted +). That is, x + 0 = 0 + x = x for any x in the structure.

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ addresses n
adresse
A description of the location of a property, usually with at least a street name and number, name of a town, and now also a postal code; such a description as superscribed for direction on an envelope or letter. [from 17th c.]
(computing) A number identifying a specific storage location in computer memory; a string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network; sometimes (specifically) an e-mail address. [from 20th c.]

addressee addressees n
adressat
The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.

addressing /əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ addressings n
adressering

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ more adequate most adequate adj
tilstrækkelig
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

adequately more adequately most adequately adv
betryggende passende
In an adequate manner.
tilstrækkeligt
Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.
tilfredsstillende
Barely satisfactory or sufficient.

adhere /ædˈhɪə/ /ædˈhɪɹ/ v
overholde
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ more adherent most adherent adj
klæbende
Adhesive, sticking to something.

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ adherents n
anhænger
A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

adhesive tape adhesive tapes n
tape klæbebånd klisterbånd selvklæbende tape
(US, medical) Surgical tape, such tape made specifically for medical purposes.

adjacent /əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
tilstødende tilliggende ved siden af
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ more adjectival most adjectival adj
adjektiv
(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adjectives n
adjektiv tillægsord egenskabsord
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ more adjoining most adjoining adj
tilgrænsende tilstødende
Being in contact at some point or line; joining to

adjudicator /æ.d͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ adjudicators n
dommer
One who adjudicates.

adjustable pliers n
papegøjenæb papegøjetang polygriptang vandpumpetang
A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.

adjustable spanner adjustable spanners n
svensknøgle skiftenøgle skruenøgle
(British) An adjustable hand tool for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts.

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ adjustments n
justering tilpasning
The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ administrations n
administration forvaltning
(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
forvaltning
(countable, government, politics) The executive part of government; the persons collectively who are entrusted with the execution of laws and the superintendence of public affairs; the chief magistrate and his cabinet or council; or the council, or ministry, alone, as in Great Britain.

administratively adv
administrativt
In an administrative manner, or for purposes of administration.

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ administrators n
administrator
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

admirable /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl/ /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ more admirable most admirable adj
beundringsværdig imponerende
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

admiral /ˈædməɹl/ /ˈædməɹəl/ /ˈædmɚəl/ /ˈædmɹəl/ admirals n
admiral
(military) The appointed commander of a navy, regardless of formal title. [1440]
(military) A high rank in the British and American Navies, NATO grade OF-9, equivalent ranks in other navies, in coast guards, etc.
(zoology) Any of several species of nymphalid butterflies of the genera Kaniska, Limenitis and Vanessa. [1799]

admiration /ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ admirations n
beundring
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
beundre
(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹə/ admirers n
beundrer
One who admires.

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ admissions n
antagning indlæggelse indtagning
The act or practice of admitting.
antagelse medgivelse tilståelse
A fact, point, or statement admitted; as, admission made out of court are received in evidence
entré entréafgift
The cost or fee associated with attendance or entry.

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
indlægge
(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
indrømme
(transitive, or, intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

admittance /ədˈmɪt.n̩s/ admittances n
admittans
(physics) The reciprocal of impedance

admixture /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ admixtures n
tilføring tilsætning
An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ adolescences n
opvækst
The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adoptere
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ adoptions n
adoption
The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.
Admission to an institution, for example a hospital, clinic, mental asylum.
The choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so; acceptance

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ adorations n
hyldning
(uncountable) Admiration or esteem.

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
pryde smykke udsmykke
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

adornment adornments n
udsmykning
A decoration; that which adorns.
The act of decorating.

adrenal cortex adrenal cortexes n
binyrebark
(anatomy) The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces hormones essential to homeostasis.

adrenal gland adrenal glands n
binyre
(anatomy) In mammals, either of a pair of complex endocrine glands, situated above each kidney, secreting hormones which control the heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ adrenalines n
adrenalin
(hormone) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ more adrift most adrift adj
drivende omkring
Floating at random.

adscript adj
livegen
Held to service as attached to the soil; said of feudal serfs.

adulation /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ adulations n
smigreri
Flattery; fulsome praise.

adulator adulators n
smigrer spytslikker
One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery; one who adulates.

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adults n
voksen
A fully grown human or other animal.

adult movie adult movies n
pornofilm
(euphemistic) A pornographic film.

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ adulterers n
horekarl horekone horekvinde horkarl horkone horkvinde
(broadly) One who commits adultery.

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ adulteries n
utroskab
(narrowly) Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry

adumbration /-əm-/ /ˌædəmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌædʌmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ adumbrations n
forbildning
(countable, uncountable, figuratively) A rough or symbolic representation; a vague indication of what is to come, a foreshadowing.

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ advances n
fremrykning
A forward move; improvement or progression.
forskud forskudsbetaling
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
prisforhøjelse
An addition to the price; rise in price or value.
nærmende åbning
(often, in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
haste
avancere fortfremme
To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote. [from 14th c.]
avancere
(intransitive) To move forwards; to approach. [from 16th c.]
forskyde
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend. [from 16th c.]
fremme
To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten. [form 15th c.]

advance payment advance payments n
forskud forskudsbetaling forudbetaling
The part of a contractually due sum that is paid or received in advance for a good, service or social security payment.

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ further advanced furthest advanced more advanced most advanced adj
avanceret
At or close to the state of the art. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ advantages n
fordel
(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
(tennis) The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
fortrin fordel
(obsolete) Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
nytte
(countable, uncountable) Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit

advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/ more advantageous most advantageous adj
fordelagtig
Being of advantage, beneficial.

advent /ˈæd.vənt/ /ˈæd.vɛnt/ v
ankomst komme
To arrive or begin, especially at the first coming or appearance of something.

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/ more adventurous most adventurous adj
eventyrslysten
(of a, person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.
eventyrlig
(of an, act or product) Full of risks; risky; liable to be in danger; requiring courage; rash.

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ adverbs n
adverbium biord
(grammar) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.
(programming) In the Raku programming language, a named parameter that modifies the behavior of a routine.

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ adversaries n
modstander
An opponent or rival.

adverse possession adverse possessions n
hævd
(legal) A means of acquiring title to another's real property without compensation by occupying the property in a manner that has under common law the requirements of being actual, open and notorious, exclusive, hostile, under cover of claim or right, and continuous for a certain number of years.

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ adversities n
modgang
(countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.

advertise /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/ /ˈædvɚtaɪz/ v
annoncere reklamere
(transitive) To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly. [from 15th c.]
(intransitive) To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others. [from 18th c.]
(transitive) To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. [from 19th c.]

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ʔɐd.vəɹˈtaɪs.mɛnt/ /ʔɐdˈvəɹ.tis.mɛnt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ advertisements n
reklame annonce
(marketing) A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ advertisings n
reklame
The industry or profession made up of such communications.

advertising agency advertising agencies n
reklamebureau
a business enterprise dedicated to creating, planning and handling advertising on behalf of its client companies.

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ advices n
råd
(uncountable) An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.

advice columnist advice columnists n
brevkasseredaktør
Someone who regularly writes for the advice column of a newspaper.

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
råde
(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

advised /ədˈvaɪzd/ more advised most advised adj
opmærksom
Informed, appraised or made aware.

advisor /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ advisors n
rådgiver

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ more advisory most advisory adj
rådgivende
Able to give advice.

advocacy /æd.ˈvo.kə.si/ /æd.ˈvoʊ.kə.si/ /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ advocacies n
forsvar
The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ advocates n
advokat
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
forkæmper
A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent [from 18th c.]

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
fortale
(transitive) To encourage support for something.
argumentere for fortale kæmpe for
(Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.

aedile /ˈiːdaɪl/ aediles n
ædil
(historical, Ancient Rome) An elected official who was responsible for the maintenance of public buildings, regulation of festivals, supervision of markets and the supply of grain and water.

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ aerials n
antenne
(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

aerobiology n
aerobiologi
(biology) The study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.

aerodrome aerodromes n
flyveplads
An airfield:

aerodynamic more aerodynamic most aerodynamic adj
aerodynamisk
of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics

aerodynamics n
aerodynamik
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere.

aerogram aerograms n
aerogram
A thin piece of foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter and serving as its own envelope for transit via airmail.

aerology /ɛəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛɚˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ aerologies n
aerologi
The branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc.

aerophobia n
aerofobi flyskræk

aesthetic /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /æsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ more aesthetic most aesthetic adj
æstetisk
Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

aesthetic /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /æsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ aesthetics n
æstetik
That which appeals to the senses.

aestheticism aestheticisms n
æsteticisme
A doctrine which holds aesthetics or beauty as the highest ideal or most basic standard.

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ aesthetics n
æstetik
The study or philosophy of beauty.

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ aetiologies n
ætiologi
(medicine, uncountable) The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease.

afar /əˈfɑɹ/ /əˈfɑː/ adv
langvejsfra
At, to, or from a great distance; far away.

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
påvirke
(transitive) To influence or alter.
berøre røre
(transitive) To move to emotion.
påvirke skade
(transitive, pathology) Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ affectations n
affektation krukkeri
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ more affected most affected adj
påvirket
Influenced or changed by something.
affekteret krukket
Simulated in order to impress.
berørt rørt
Emotionally moved; touched.

affection /əˈfɛk.t͡ʃən/ /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ affections n
påvirkning
The act of affecting or acting upon.
affekt følelse påvirkning
The state of being affected, especially: a change in, or alteration of, the emotional state of a person or other animal, caused by a subjective affect (a subjective feeling or emotion), which arises in response to a stimulus which may result from either thought or perception.

affectionate /əˈfɛkʃənət/ more affectionate most affectionate adj
kærlig
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

affective /əˈfɛktɪv/ more affective most affective adj
affektiv følelsesladet
Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.

affectivity affectivities n
affektlabilitet
Ability to experience affects: feelings, emotions, judgement, motivations, etc.

affiliated adj
affilieret
Associated, related, or united; subject to a particular affiliation.

affirm /əˈfɜːm/ /əˈfɝm/ v
bejae
To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially (legal) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.

affirmative action affirmative actions n
kvotering positiv særbehandling
(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ affixes n
affiks
(linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.

affixoid affixoids n
affiksoid
(linguistics) A regular word that also works as an affix

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ affluents n
velhaver
Somebody who is wealthy.

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ [əˈfo̞ɹd] v
have råd til
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually, after an expression of ability, as could, able, difficult) to be able or rich enough; to spare.
skaffe tilbyde
(obsolete) To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting or expending, with profit, or without too great a loss.
give skænke
To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish.

affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ more affordable most affordable adj
overkommelig
Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
fornærme
(transitive) To insult intentionally, especially openly.

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfəɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
førnævnt
Previously mentioned.

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ more afraid most afraid adj
bange
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

afresh /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ more afresh most afresh adv
på ny
Anew; again; once more

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
efter senere
Behind; later in time; following.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
efter
Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
In pursuit of, seeking.
Below, often next below, in importance or rank.
efter som følge af
(Irish, Newfoundland, usually, preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity.
efter bagefter
Behind.
efter på trods af
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ afterbirths n
efterbyrd
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.

afterburner afterburners n
efterbrænder
(aviation) A device in a jet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.

afterdeck afterdecks n
agterdæk
(nautical) The part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern

aftereffect /ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ /ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ aftereffects n
eftervirkning
Any delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested.

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ afterlifes afterlives n
livet efter døden
A conscious existence after death; a supernatural life that follows one's natural life, in some worldviews.

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ afternoons n
eftermiddag
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

afternoon tea afternoon teas n
aftenkaffe
(Australia, NZ, Hong Kong) A small meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner (supper); a period of time set aside for this purpose, taken as a break from work or from a conference.

aftershock aftershocks n
efterskælv
An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
efterchok
Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.

aftertaste aftertastes n
eftersmag
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
bagefter senere
(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

afterwise more afterwise most afterwise adj
bagklog
Wise after the fact.

afterword afterwords n
efterord
an epilogue.

again /eɪˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
igen
Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]
nu igen
Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.

again and again adv
gang på gang igen og igen om og om igen
Repeatedly.

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ [əˈɡeə̯nst] [əˈɡɛːnst] preposition
mod imod
In a contrary direction to.
imod mod versus
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
mod
Close to, alongside.
In exchange for.
As protection from.
i stedet i stedet for
As counterbalance to.
mod imod i stedet i stedet for
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.

against all odds
imod alle odds
(idiomatic) Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.

against the law
ulovlig ulovligt
(legal) Illegal; forbidden by law.

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ agates n
agat
(countable, uncountable, mineral) A semitransparent, uncrystallized silicate mineral and semiprecious stone, presenting various tints in the same specimen, with colors delicately arranged and often curved in parallel alternating dark and light stripes or bands, or blended in clouds; various authorities call it a variety of chalcedony, a variety of quartz, or a combination of the two.
(slang, usually, in the plural) A testicle.

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ ages n
epoke alder
(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
generation
(countable) A generation.
tidsalder
(countable, poker) The right of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
alder levetid
(uncountable) That part of the duration of a being or a thing which is between its beginning and any given time; specifically the size of that part.
myndig
(uncountable) Mature age; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.
alder alderdom
(uncountable) An advanced period of life; the latter part of life; the state of being old, old age, senility; seniority.

age limit age limits n
aldersgrænse
A restriction placed on an activity based on the age of the participants; either lower or higher limit.

age of consent ages of consent n
seksuel lavalder
(legal) The age at which a person is legally considered to be mature enough to engage willingly in sexual intercourse, so that it is not a crime for someone else to have sex with the person.

age of majority ages of majority n
myndighedsalder
(legal) The age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted or recognized; i.e.; the age where a person ceases to be a minor legally and becomes a legal adult.

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ agencies n
agentbureau
The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
bureau
An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
myndighedskontor
A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.

agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ agendae agendas n
agenda dagsorden
A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to.
agenda dagsorden program
A list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting).

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ agents n
agent
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.

aggravate /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/ v
forværre f
To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness. [from 16th c.]
fremprovokere
(now, rare) To give extra weight or intensity to; to exaggerate, to magnify. [from 16th c.]

aggregate fruit aggregate fruits n
flerfoldsfrugt
(botany) A fruit that develops from the fusion of more than one carpel within a single flower, as for instance, a raspberry.

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ aggressions n
aggression
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more aggressive most aggressive adj
aggressiv
Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.

aggressor aggressors n
aggressor angriber
The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ agiler agilest more agile most agile adj
behændig
Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move.

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ɾi] agilities n
smidighed
(uncountable) The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ agings n
aldring
The process of becoming older or more mature.
ældning
The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ /æɡˈnɔstɪk/ agnostics n
agnostiker
A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ agnosticisms n
agnostisisme agnosticisme
The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ preposition
for ... siden
(used postpositively) Before now.

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ agoraphobias n
agorafobi
The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorisme
(politics, economics) A revolutionary political philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society by means of counter-economics (i.e. black market).

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
være enig
(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.
blive enig komme overens acceptere
(intransitive) To make a stipulation by way of settling differences or determining a price; to exchange promises; to come to terms or to a common resolve; to promise.
overensstemme stemme overens
(intransitive) To resemble; to coincide; to correspond; to tally.
rette sig efter
(intransitive, grammar) To correspond to (another word) in a grammatical category, such as gender, number, case, or person.

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ agreements n
aftale samtykke
(countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
enighed overensstemmelse
(uncountable) A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.
aftale
(uncountable, legal) A legally binding contract enforceable in a court of law.
kongruens
(uncountable, linguistics, grammar) Rules that exist in many languages that force some parts of a sentence to be used or inflected differently depending on certain attributes of other parts.
(obsolete, chiefly, _, in the plural) An agreeable quality.

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more agricultural most agricultural adj
landbrugsmæssig
Of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ agricultures n
landbrug jordbrug
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock.

agronomic adj
agronomisk
Of or pertaining to agronomy.

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ agronomists n
agronom
A scientist whose speciality is agronomy.

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ agronomies n
agronomi
The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

ah /ɑː/ interjection
ah
An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection.

aha moment aha moments n
aha-oplevelse
(idiomatic) The moment or instant at which the solution to a problem, or some other significant realization, becomes clear.

ahead of one's time
forud for sin tid
(idiomatic) In advance of concurrent commonly accepted ideas; showing characteristics of changes yet to be.

ahistorical /ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ more ahistorical most ahistorical adj
ahistorisk
Lacking historical perspective or context.

ahoy /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection
ohøj
(nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.

aid /eɪd/ aids n
hjælp bistand
(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
hjælpemiddel hjælper
(countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.

aid /eɪd/ v
hjælpe bistå
(transitive) To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkɒmp/ aides-de-camp n
adjunkt
A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher-ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ aiglets n
snørebåndsdup
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.

aikido /aɪˈkiːdəʊ/ aikidos n
aikido
(uncountable) A Japanese martial art developed from jujitsu and making use of holds and throws.

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ ailments n
sygdom lidelse svaghed
Something which ails one; a disease; sickness.

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ ailurophobias n
ailurofobi
An irrational fear or hatred of cats or other felines.

aim /eɪm/ v
rette
(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] airs n
luft
(historical, philosophy, alchemy) One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
luft atmosfære
(uncountable, loosely) The substance of the atmosphere on a planet other than Earth.
luft luftrener
(uncountable, usually, with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, (historical) formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but (meteorology) now considered to be surrounded by the near-vacuum of outer space.
luft nul og niks nul og nix
A feeling or sense.
arie
(music) A melody or song, especially a solo; an aria.
hop
(uncountable, snowboarding, skateboarding, motor sports) The state of being briefly airborne during a jump.

air base air bases n
luftbase flyvestation flyvebase
(military) A military airport, providing housing and support for aircraft and personnel.

air bubble air bubbles n
luftboble
A small pocket of air inside a solid, a liquid or surrounded by a colloid within a larger fluid environment.

air cargo n
flyfrakt
Cargo (freight) that is carried by air.

air conditioner air conditioners n
klimaanlæg
A machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.

air conditioning n
aircondition
The state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner.

air filter air filters n
luftfilter
A filter for removing dust and other particles from a stream of air, typically used in the air intake of an internal combustion engine, the output of an air compressor, the supply duct of a forced-air furnace, etc.

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ air forces n
luftvåben flyvevåben luftstyrke
A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and (sea) navy.

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ air guns n
luftgevær
A gun that propels a projectile by compressed air or similar compressed gas (such as carbon dioxide).

air hose /ˈɛəhəʊz/ /ˈɛɹhoʊz/ air hoses n
luftslange
(mechanical engineering) A hose for conveying compressed air within a pneumatic system.

air intake air intakes n
luftintag
An inlet for air; the part of an engine, especially a jet engine, through which air is drawn.

air kiss air kisses n
luftkys
A social gesture in which the lips are pursed as if kissing, but without actual contact.

air pistol air pistols n
luftpistol
A pistol that propels a pellet or other projectile by using compressed gas, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means.

air pollutant air pollutants n
luftforurening
Any substance that gives rise to air pollution

air pollution n
luftforurening
The contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates.

air pressure air pressures n
lufttryk
the (amount of) pressure of air within something

air purifier air purifiers n
luftrenser
A device used to remove contaminants from the air.

air quote air quotes n
citationstegn
A typically two-handed gesture resembling quotation marks.

air raid air raids n
luftangreb
An attack on a surface target by aircraft.

air raid siren air raid sirens n
luftalarm luftværnssirene varslingssirene

air resistance air resistances n
luftmodstand
(physics) The action of friction that slows something moving through air; drag.

air strike air strikes n
luftangreb
(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.

air support n
luftstøtte
(military) The act of using aircraft to attack an enemy to assist ground military forces.

air terminal air terminals n
flyterminal
the facility on an airfield or airport where aircraft are loaded and unloaded of passengers or freight

air ticket air tickets n
flybillet
A document issued at time of payment for an airfare, entitling the holder to travel.

air traffic n
flytrafik
(aviation) the movement of aircraft through the air, and into and out of airports.

air traffic control n
flyvekontroltjeneste flyveledelse
A system designed to give assistance to aircraft, to prevent collisions and to manage aircraft flow.

air traffic controller air traffic controllers n
flyveleder
A person who operates an air traffic control system, to expedite the safe flow of aircraft.

air-conditioned more air-conditioned most air-conditioned adj
airconditioneret luftkonditioneret
Equipped with and climate-controlled by air-conditioning; cooled by an air-conditioner.

air-cooled adj
luftkølet
Cooled by air (such as an engine, rather than by other means such as water).

air-raid shelter air-raid shelters n
beskyttelsesrum
A structure, often a reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids.

air-to-air missile air-to-air missiles n
luft-til-luft-missil
(military) A missile that is fired from an aircraft to attack another aircraft.

airbag airbags n
airbag sikkerhedspude
(automotive) A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.

airbridge airbridges n
luftbro
The route and aircraft used to deliver material by an airlift.

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ aircraft n
luftfartøj
A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

aircraft carrier aircraft carriers n
hangarskib
A warship designed to carry aircraft, serving as a seagoing air base, with a deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed.

airfield airfields n
flyveplads landingsplads
(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

airflow airflows n
luftstrøm
Any flow of air, especially the motion of air around a moving aircraft or aerofoil.

airing cupboard airing cupboards n
varmeskab
A clothes storage cupboard built around a house's hot water system, using the heat to dry damp clothes.

airline airlines n
flyselskab
A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.

airliner airliners n
passagerfly
A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.

airlock airlocks n
luftsluse
A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ airmails n
luftpost
The system of conveying mail using aircraft.

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ airplanes n
fly flyvemaskine maskine
(chiefly, US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ airports n
lufthavn
An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

airspeed indicator airspeed indicators n
fartmåler
(aviation) An instrument that displays an aircraft's current airspeed.

airstream airstreams n
luftstrøm
A flow or current of air.

airstrip /ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/ airstrips n
landingsbane
An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.

airtight more airtight most airtight adj
lufttæt
Impermeable to air or other gases.

airtime airtimes n
sendetid
The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.

airworthy airworthier airworthiest more airworthy most airworthy adj
flyvedygtig
Meeting standards for safe flight

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ more ajar most ajar adj
på klem
Slightly turned or opened.

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adv
klem
Slightly turned or opened.

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /æl ˈkeɪdə/ /ɑl ˈkaɪdə/ /ˌæl kaɪˈiːdə/ /ˌæl kɑːˈiːdə/ pn
Al-Qaida
A worldwide network of militant Sunni Islamic organizations and individuals.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ alabasters n
alabast
A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.

alanine alanines n
alanin
(amino acid, uncountable) A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins

alarm bell alarm bells n
alarmklokke
(figuratively, usually, in plural) A sudden awareness of danger.

alarm clock alarm clocks n
vækkeur
A clock with an alarm that can be set to sound at a determined time.

alarming /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ more alarming most alarming adj
alarmerende
Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.

alarmingly /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ.li/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ.li/ more alarmingly most alarmingly adv
alarmerende
In an alarming way, frighteningly.

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
ak
Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment.

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ albatross albatrosses n
albatros
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
(golf) A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
omend selv om
Although, despite (it) being.

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ albinoes albinos n
albino
(countable) A person or animal congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); one born with albinism.

album /ˈælbəm/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] alba albums n
album
A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.
A phonograph record that is composed of several tracks
A jacket or cover for such a phonograph record.
A group of audio recordings, on any medium, intended for distribution as a group.

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ albumens albumina n
æggehvide hvide
The white part of an egg; being mostly the protein albumin and water.

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ alchemists n
alkymist
One who practices alchemy.

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ alchemies n
alkymi
(uncountable) The premodern and early modern study of physical changes, particularly in Europe, Arabia, and China; and chiefly in pursuit of an elixir of immortality, a universal panacea, and/or a philosopher's stone able to transmute base metals into gold, eventually developing into chemistry.
(countable) The causing of any sort of mysterious sudden transmutation.

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ alcids n
alkefugl
(ornithology) A bird of the family Alcidae, including auks, auklets, razorbills, dovekies, guillemots, and puffins.

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ alcohols n
alkohol
(organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

alcohol abuse n
alkoholmisbrug
A self-inflicted form of abuse caused by a person's habitual excessive drinking of alcohol.

alcohol poisoning alcohol poisonings n
alkoholforgiftning
A high blood level of alcohol, toxic enough to injure or kill a person.

alcohol-free adj
alkoholfri
Containing no alcohol.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ alcoholics n
alkoholiker alkoholisk
A person who is addicted to alcohol.
alkoholiker
One who abuses alcohol.

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ alcoholisms n
alkoholisme
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ alcoves n
alkove niche
(architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɪ.haɪd/ aldehydes n
aldehyd
(organic compound) Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ alders n
el
Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.

alder buckthorn alder buckthorns n
almindelig tørst
A deciduous shrub, Frangula alnus, native to Europe and neighboring areas of Asia and Africa, bearing glossy leaves, flowers in sessile umbels, and inedible red berries that turn black when ripe, and historically used as a laxative and to produce dyes.

ale /eɪl/ ales n
lyst øl
A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized.

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ algae n
alge
(biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.

algal bloom algal blooms n
algeopblomstring
A dense spread of algae on the surface of water.

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ algebras n
algebra
(uncountable, mathematics) Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
(countable, mathematics, algebra) Any of several objects of study in Algebra
(uncountable, medicine, historical, rare) The surgical treatment of a dislocated or fractured bone. Also (countable) : a dislocation or fracture.

algebraic /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ more algebraic most algebraic adj
algebraisk
Of, or relating to, algebra.

algebraic geometry algebraic geometries n
algebraisk geometri
(mathematics) A branch of mathematics that studies algebraic varieties (solution sets of polynomial equations) and their generalisations, using techniques from both algebra (chiefly commutative algebra) and geometry.

algebraic structure algebraic structures n
algebraisk struktur
(more formally) A mathematical object comprising a carrier set (aka underlying set or domain), an optional scalar set, a set of operations (typically binary operations, but otherwise each of finite arity) and a set of identities (axioms) which the operations must satisfy.

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] algorithms n
algoritme
(countable) A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
(loosely) A flowchart illustrating a decision-making process for human users, especially health care professionals.

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algoritmisk
(mathematics, computing) Of, relating to, or being an algorithm.

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ alibis n
alibi
(legal) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ more alien most alien adj
ikkejordisk
udenlandsk
Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
fremmedartet
Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ aliens n
udlænding alien rumvæsen
Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
fremmedgøre
To cause one to feel unable to relate.

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/ alimonies n
hustrubidrag
(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

alkali /ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/ alkalies alkalis n
alkali
(chemistry) One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing characteristics are dissolving in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows, and changing reddened litmus to blue.

alkali metal alkali metals n
alkalimetal
(inorganic chemistry) Any of the soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table; lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium.

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ more alkaline most alkaline adj
alkalisk
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

alkaline earth metal alkaline earth metals n
jordalkalimetal
(inorganic chemistry) Any of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.

alkalinity alkalinities n
alkalitet
(chemistry) The state of being, or the degree to which a thing is, alkaline.

alkaloid /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ alkaloids n
alkaloid
(organic chemistry) Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ alkanes n
alkan
(organic compound) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

alkene alkenes n
alken
(organic compound) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds.

alkyl /ˈælkaɪl/ /ˈælkɪl/ alkyls n
alkyl
(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.

alkyne alkynes n
alkyn
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
aldeles fuldstændig
(intensifier, sometimes, _, childish) Wholly; entirely; completely; totally.
hver per styk
Apiece; each.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
alt al alle
Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
hele
Throughout the whole of (a stated period of time; generally used with units of a day or longer).

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] alls n
alt
(with a possessive pronoun) Everything that one is capable of.

all and sundry pronoun
Gud og hvermand alle och enhver
(collectively) All; everyone.
hver og en
(separately) Each one.

all but adv
næsten
Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.

all ears adj
lutter øre
(idiomatic) Listening intently; fully focused.
(idiomatic) Awaiting an explanation.

all hands on deck interjection
alle mand på dæk
(nautical) An order, on board ship, for all seamen of all watches to muster on deck immediately; normally shortened to "All hands"

all in all adv
alt i alt alt taget i betragtning i alt
(modal, set phrase) Generally, all things considered

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
pludselig
(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.

all one's eggs in one basket n
alt på ét bræt alt på ét kort
The state of having invested heavily in just one area.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
i orden
In good health, unharmed.

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
alle rettigheder forbeholdes
(idiomatic, legal) The copyright holder of a creative work reserves all copyright-related rights, typically including the right to publish the work, to make derivative works of it, to distribute it, to make profit from it, to license a number of these rights to other people, and to forbid these uses by any unauthorized people, thus being entitled to take legal action against infringement.

all roads lead to Rome proverb
alle veje fører til Rom
(idiomatic) Different paths can take one to the same goal.

all that glitters is not gold proverb
det er ikke alt guld som glimrer det er ikke alt guld, som skinner
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so; things that look nice might not be as good as they look.

all the time adv
hele tiden altid
(set phrase, duration) Always; constantly; for the complete duration.

all things being equal adv
alt andet lige
Without considering or being affected by external factors.

all-clear n
afvarsling
A sign or signal indicating that a hindrance or danger is clear.

all-powerful adj
almægtig
Having unlimited power; omnipotent.

allegation /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ allegations n
påstand
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
påstået
Asserted but not proved.
antaget
Supposed but doubtful.

allegedly adv
angivelig
According to someone's allegation.

allegiance /əˈliː.d͡ʒəns/ allegiances n
troskap
Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ more allegorical most allegorical adj
allegorisk
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allergology allergologies n
allergologi
(medicine) The study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] allergies n
allergi
(medicine, immunology, broadly) A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma; any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
(medicine, immunology, strictly) Specifically, hypersensitivity of class I in the modern classification thereof: the immunoglobulin E–mediated type.
(informal) An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
mildne dulme hjælpe på lette lindre tage brodden af
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

alley /ˈæ.li/ alleys n
gyde
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ alliances n
alliance forbund sammenslutning
(uncountable) The state of being allied.

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ more allied most allied adj
allieret
Joined as allies.

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ alligators n
alligator
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ [əˌlɪɾəˈɹeɪʃən] alliterations n
allitteration
The repetition of consonant sounds or letters at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals; such repetition specifically involving stressed syllables.

allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ allocations n
allokering
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ allotments n
kolonihave
(British) A plot of land rented from the council for growing fruit and vegetables.

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
tillade
(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
To not bar or obstruct.
(transitive) To make an allowance, to take into account when making plans.
(transitive, obsolete) To praise; to approve of; hence, to sanction.
tillade acceptere
(transitive) To acknowledge, accept the truth of; to concede; to accede to an opinion.

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ alloys n
legering
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.

allspice allspices n
allehånde
(uncountable) A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

allure /əˈljʊə/ /əˈluːɹ/ /əˈlɔː/ /əˈlɚ/ /əˈlʉːɹ/ /əˈlʊə/ /əˈlʊɚ/ v
lokke
(transitive) To entice; to attract.

alluring /əˈlɔːɹɪŋ/ /əˈlɝɪŋ/ /əˈlʊəɹɪŋ/ /əˈlʊɹɪŋ/ v
dragende forførende tillokkende
having to power to allure

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ allusions n
hentydning
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ allies n
allieret forbundsfælle
A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] almanacs n
almanak
(astronomy, navigation) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ more almighty most almighty adj
almægtig
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Unlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful

almond /ˈa(l).mn̩d/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ almonds n
mandel
Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:
(uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.

almond milk almond milks n
mandelmælk
A milky liquid made from almonds and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

almond tree almond trees n
mandeltræ
A tree that bears almonds (Prunus amygdalus).

almost /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] adv
næsten lige ved at nærved
Very close to, but not quite.

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ alms n
almisse
Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

almsgiver almsgivers n
almissegiver
A giver of alms.

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
alene kun udelukkende

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
med
In company; together.
fremad
Onward, forward, with progressive action.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
langs
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
hen ad
In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ adv
langskibs
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

aloof /əˈluːf/ more aloof most aloof adj
menneskesky reserveret
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ alpaca alpacas n
alpaka
A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] alphas n
alfa
The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.

alpha and omega alphas and omegas n
alfa og omega
The first and last; the beginning and end.

alpha female alpha females n
alfahun
(zoology, ethology) The dominant female in a social or group hierarchy.
(by extension) A self-assured, independent, self-driven, influential, or strong woman; an alphette.

alpha male alpha males n
alfahan
(zoology, ethology) The dominant male in a group of animals.

alpha particle alpha particles n
alfapartikel
(physics) A doubly positively charged nucleus of a helium-4 atom (consisting of two protons and two neutrons), emitted as a consequence of radioactivity; α-particle

alpha radiation n
alfastråling
(physics) The radiation of alpha particles as a result of radioactive decay.

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ alphabets n
alfabet
The set of letters used when writing in a language.
A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. (Contrast e.g. logography, a writing system in which each character represents a word, and syllabary, in which each character represents a syllable.)

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alfabetisk
According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.

alphabetical order alphabetical orders n
alfabetisk rækkefølge
The sequence of a collection of items (such as words in a dictionary) arranged in order by position in the alphabet.

alphabetically more alphabetically most alphabetically adv
alfabetisk
(manner) In an alphabetical manner.
(sequence) Arranged in the order of the alphabet.

alphabetisation alphabetisations n
alfabetisering
The act or process of arranging in alphabetical order.

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alfanumerisk
Consisting of, or limited to, letters and/or numbers, especially the characters A to Z (lowercase and uppercase) and 0 to 9.

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ alpine choughs n
alpeallike
A species of bird in the crow family (Corvidae) (Pyrrhocorax graculus), that breeds locally in the highest mountains of southern Europe, the Alps, across central Asia and India.

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
allerede
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
So soon.

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɑlt.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔlt.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
også
(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too. [from 14th c.]

also known as preposition
alias
Used to introduce an alternative name.

alt-right alt-rights n
alt-right alternative højre
(uncountable) An amorphous movement of right-wing white nationalists opposed to multiculturalism and egalitarianism by race and sex, mostly active on the Internet.
(countable, rare) A member of the alt-right; an alt-righter.

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ altars n
alter
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

altarpiece altarpieces n
altertavle
a work of art suspended above and behind an altar in a church

alteration /ɑl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ alterations n
forandring ændring
The act of altering or making different.
forandring omslag
The state of being altered; a change made in the form or nature of a thing; a changed condition.

altercation /ˌɑltɚˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltɚˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ altercations n
skænderi
(countable) An angry or heated dispute.
(uncountable) Angry or heated disputation.

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alternativ hveranden
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.

alternately /ɔlˈtə(ɹ)nətliː/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
vekselvis
In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order. Synonym: alternatingly

alternating current alternating currents n
vekselstrøm
(physics) An electric current in which the direction of flow of the electrons reverses periodically.

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
alternativ
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
Other; different from something else.

alternative medicine alternative medicines n
alternativ behandling alternativ medicin
Any of various pseudoscientific medical methods and practices used in place of, or as well as, conventional (scientific) medicine.

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/<a:cot-caught> /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ ; conjunction
selv om skønt selvom
Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ altimeters n
altimeter højdemåler
An apparatus for measuring altitude.

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ altitudes n
højde
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
(geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.

alto saxophone alto saxophones n
altsax altsaxofon
A member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments that is smaller than the tenor saxophone but larger than the soprano saxophone, with a range of D♭3 to A♭5 or similar.

altogether /ɑl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
uden undtagelse
Completely, wholly, or without exception.
alt i alt i det store og hele
On the whole; with everything considered.

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ altruisms n
altruisme
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
(biology, sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

altruist /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/ /ˈɔːltɹu.ɪst/ altruists n
altruist
A person showing altruism.

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ more altruistic most altruistic adj
altruistisk uegennyttig
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ aluminiums n
aluminium
A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

aluminium foil aluminium foils n
alufolie sølvpapir
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics, and insulation.

aluminium oxide n
aluminiumoxid
(inorganic compound) The solid, Al2O3, commonly known as alumina; it occurs as bauxite, sapphire, ruby and other forms; it is used in the manufacture of ceramics

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ adj
alveolær
(phonetics) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ alveolars n
alveolar
(phonetics) An alveolar consonant.

alveolus /alˈviː.əl.əs/ /ælˈvi.əl.əs/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/ alveoli n
alveole
(anatomy) An acinus (saclike cavity) in a gland.
(anatomy) Any of the many tiny air sacs in the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and where oxygen and carbon dioxide are rapidly exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries.

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɑl.wəz/ /ˈɑl.wɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔl.wɪz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] adv
altid
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

am I under arrest phraseologicalUnit
er jeg anholdt? er jeg arresteret?

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ amalgams n
amalgam
(metallurgy) An alloy containing mercury.

amalgamation /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ amalgamations n
sammenlægning
The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
legering
(specifically) The production of an alloy of mercury and another metal, especially used in antiquity to extract gold and silver from ores.
sammenlæggelse
The result of amalgamating; a mixture or alloy.

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ amanitas n
fluesvamp
Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ amateurs n
amatør
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

amateur radio n
amatørradio
The hobby or pastime of communicating by two-way radio, often striving for “DX” QSOs that are challenging because of distance.

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ more amateurish most amateurish adj
amatørmæssig
(pejorative) Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ ambassadors n
ambassadør
A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
An official messenger and representative.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ more amber most amber adj
ravfarvet ravgul ravgylden
Of a brownish yellow colour, like that of most amber.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ ambers n
rav
A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and later dissolved as a binder in varnishes. One variety, blue amber, appears blue rather than yellow under direct sunlight. [from 15th c.]
ravfarve ravgul
A yellow-orange colour.
gul
(British, AU) The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, which when illuminated indicates that drivers should stop when safe to do so. See also yellow light.

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ ambergrises n
ambra
A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes.

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/ more ambidextrous most ambidextrous adj
ambidekstral
Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.

ambigram ambigrams n
ambigram
A calligraphic design that may be read as the same word or phrase (or sometimes different words or phrases) when oriented in two different ways, usually when reflected along a vertical or horizontal axis or when rotated through 180 degrees.

ambiguity /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ ambiguities n
tvetydighed
(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ /æmˈbɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ [ɛəmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs] more ambiguous most ambiguous adj
dunkel forblommet
tvetydig dobbelttydig flertydig
Open to multiple interpretations.

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ ambitions n
ambition ærgerrighed
(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
(countable) An object of an ardent desire.

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ ambitiouser ambitiousest more ambitious most ambitious adj
ambitiøs
(of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ ambles n
spadsergang
An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.
pasgang
An easy gait, especially that of a horse.

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
spasere
(intransitive) To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ ambrosias n
ambrosia
Any fungus of a number of species that insects such as ambrosia beetles carry as symbionts, "farming" them on poor-quality food such as wood, where they grow, providing food for the insect.

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ /ˈæm.bə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bəˌlæns/ ambulances n
ambulance
An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital. [1854]

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ ambushes n
baghold bagholdsangreb

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
forbedre
(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

amelioration /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ ameliorations n
forbedre
The act of making better.
forbedring
An improvement.

amen /(ˌ)eɪˈmɛn/ /(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪmɛn/ interjection
amen
At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
An expression of strong agreement, often in the phrase "Amen to that!"

amendment /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ amendments n
lovændring
In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
tilføjelse ændring
That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ americiums n
americium
The chemical element (symbol Am) with an atomic number of 95.

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ amethysts n
ametyst
A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/ more amiable most amiable adj
elskværdig
Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

amicable /ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/ more amicable most amicable adj
fredelig venskabelig
Showing friendliness or goodwill.

amide /ˈeɪ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.mɪd/ amides n
amid
(organic chemistry) Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides
(inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH- or R2N-)

amidships /əˈmɪd.ʃɪps/ more amidships most amidships adv
midtskibs
(nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.

amine /əˈmiːn/ /ˈeɪ.miːn/ /ˈæ.miːn/ /ˈæ.mɪn/ amines n
amin
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group.

amino acid amino acids n
aminosyre
(amino acid) Any organic compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group.
(amino acid) Any of the twenty naturally occurring α-amino acids (having the amino, and carboxylic acid groups on the same carbon atom), and a variety of side chains, that combine, via peptide bonds, to form proteins.

amity /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/ [ˈæ.mɪ.ɾi] amities n
venskab
(formal, literary) Friendship; friendliness.

ammeter ammeters n
amperemeter
A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ ammonias n
ammoniak
(inorganic compound) A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

ammonium nitrate n
ammoniumnitrat
(inorganic compound) The ammonium salt of nitric acid, NH4NO3; it is used in fertilizers and explosives (notoriously in improvised explosive devices, though its main importance is as an explosive in its own right and in mixtures such as amatol and ANFO).

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ ammunitions n
ammunition
Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ amnesias amnesiæ n
amnesi hukommelsestab
(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ amnesties n
amnesti
An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

amniotic fluid amniotic fluids n
fostervand
(zoology) In placental mammals, a fluid contained within the amnion membrane that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus.

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ amoebae amoebas n
amøbe
(biology) A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

amok /əˈmɒk/ /əˈmʊk/ /əˈmʌk/ more amok most amok adv
amok
In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
blandt mellem
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
iblandt
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ more amorphous most amorphous adj
amorf
Lacking a definite form or clear shape.
(physics) In the non-crystalline solid state of a typically crystalline solid.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ amounts n
mængde beløb sum antal
The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
mængde mål
A quantity or volume.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
blive
beløbe det samme ensbetydende løbe op
(intransitive, followed by to) To total or evaluate.

amount of substance amounts of substance n
stofmængde
(physical chemistry) The number of particles or formula units (depending on type) present of some substance in some sample; SI unit: mole.

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ /ˈæmp.ə(ɹ)ˌzænd/ ampersands n
og-tegn
The symbol "&".

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ amphibians n
amfibium
An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
A vehicle which can operate on both land and water.

amphibolite /æmˈfɪb.əˌlaɪt/ amphibolites n
amfibolit
Any of a class of metamorphic rocks composed mainly of amphibole with some quartz etc.

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ amphitheatres n
amfiteater
An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

ampholyte ampholytes n
amfolyt
(chemistry) An amphoteric electrolyte

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ ampler amplest adj
rigelig
stor vid
Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
fyldig
Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ amplifications n
forstærkning
The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.
(electronics) Gain.
(organic chemistry) A procedure used in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds in which the superatoms of a basic structure (a phane) are replaced by cyclic structures (amplificants).

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ amplifiers n
forstærker
Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ amplitudes n
amplitude magnitude
The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
amplitude lokalt maksimum
(mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.

amplitude modulation amplitude modulations n
amplitudemodulation
(radio) A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave.

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ ampoules n
ampul
A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ amulets n
amulet
A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

amusement park amusement parks n
forlystelsespark
A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions.

amusia amusias n
amusi
The inability to comprehend or respond to music.

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ amygdalae amygdalas n
amygdala mandelkerne
(neuroanatomy) Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ amylases n
amylase
(enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also contributed to the gut by the exocrine pancreas, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
amyotrofisk lateralsklerose
(neurology, pathology) A chronic, progressive disease characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system and the loss of voluntary muscle control.

an /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
en et
(all article senses).

an /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] preposition
om pr.
In each; to or for each; per.

an angel passes phraseologicalUnit
der gik en engel gennem stuen
Used to denote an awkward pause.

an apple a day n
et æble om dagen

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑktɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒktəɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
et æble om dagen holder doktoren borte
Apples are healthy and stave off illnesses.

an arm and a leg arms and legs n
det hvide ud af øjnene
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price

an army marches on its stomach proverb
uden mad og drikke duer helten ikke

an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
øje for øje, tand for tand
(idiomatic) compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ anabolisms n
anabolisme
The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ anachronisms n
anakronism anakronisme
A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
anakronisme
A person or thing which seems to belong to a different time or period of time. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ anacondas n
anakonda
Any of various large nonvenomous snakes of the genus Eunectes, found mainly in northern South America. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anaerobic /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/ adj
anaerob
Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism.

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ anagrams n
anagram
(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

anal sex n
analsex analt samleje
A sexual activity involving stimulation of a sexual partner's anus or rectum, especially by penetration with a penis or object.

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ analgesics n
analgetikum lokalbedøvelse
(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

analogical adj
analogisk
Of, pertaining to, based on, or composed of an analogy.

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ more analogous most analogous adj
analog
Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ analogies n
analogi
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ analphabets n
analfabet
A person who does not know the letters of the alphabet; a partly or wholly illiterate person. [from mid 17th c.]

analysand analysands n
analysand
A person who undergoes psychoanalysis; one who is analysed.

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /əˈnælɪsɪs/ analyses n
analyse
(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).
(countable) The result of such a process.
(uncountable, mathematics) A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside algebra) which developed out of the calculus, concerned with the behavior of functions, sequences, series, limits, metric spaces, measures and more.
(countable, logic) Proof by deduction from known truths.
(countable, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry) The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

analyst /ˈænəlɪst/ analysts n
analytiker
Someone who analyzes.
psykoanalytiker
(psychiatry) A practitioner of psychoanalysis.

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
analysere
(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ anapests n
anapest
(prosody) In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short, then one long.

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ anarchisms n
anarkisme
A political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable, unnecessary, or unethical, and as such that society would function without a state.
A belief that proposes the abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms.

anarcho-capitalism n
anarkokapitalisme
(politics, economics) A political and economic philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and other coercive institutions in favour of individual self-ownership and free market.

anarcho-capitalist adj
anarkokapitalistisk
(politics, economics) Of, relating to, or advocating anarcho-capitalism.

anarcho-capitalist anarcho-capitalists n
anarkokapitalist
(politics, economics) A person who advocates anarcho-capitalism.

anarchy /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.ɑɹ.ki] [ˈɛːn.ɑɹ.ki] anarchies n
anarki
(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ anathemas anathemata n
bandlysning forbandelse
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]

anathematize /əˈnæ.θə.mə.taɪz/ v
banlyse
(transitive) To cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil.

anatomical /æn.ə.ˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.ə.ˈtɔm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.əˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatomisk
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.

anatomically adv
anatomisk
Pertaining to the anatomy.

anatomist /əˈnæt.ə.mɪst/ anatomists n
anatom
One who studies, teaches, writes on, or does research on anatomy and anatomical structures.

anatomy /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ anatomies n
anatomi
The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ ancestors n
forfader stamfader
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ anchors n
anker
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.

anchor baby anchor babies n
ankerbarn
(US, derogatory, offensive) A child born to noncitizen parents in the United States or another country that grants birthright citizenship (cf. jus soli), and who, as a citizen, can provide immigration benefits to relatives.

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ anchorages n
ankerplads
(nautical) A fee charged for anchoring.
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

anchorman anchormen n
TV-vært ankermand programvært studievært tv-vært
(television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
(athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.

anchorwoman anchorwomen n
programværtinde studieværtinde tv-værtinde
A female anchorperson.

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈænt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ anchovies n
ansjos
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ /ˈeɪŋk.ʃənt/ ancienter ancientest more ancient most ancient adj
urgammel
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

ancient monument ancient monuments n
fortidsminde
an old or ancient building or other structure, or a site of historical interest that is usually looked after by an official organization.

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹiː/ /ænˈsɪl.ɪ.ɹi/ /ˈæn.səˌlɛɹ.i/ [ɛːnˈsɪl.ɪ.ɹi] [ˈɛn.səˌlɛɹ.i] more ancillary most ancillary adj
sekundær underordnet
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ conjunction
og
(now, colloquial, or, literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.
og så
Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (not dated); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often omitted in US); to connect fractions to wholes. [from 10th c.]

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
og så videre osv.
(idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.

and the like phraseologicalUnit
o. lign o.l. o.lign. og lign. og lignende
(idiomatic, informal) And other similar items; et cetera.

and whatnot phraseologicalUnit
jeg skal give dig og alt det der og jeg skal komme efter dig
(idiomatic) And so on; et cetera

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
og/eller
Joins two alternatives to mean either or both; indicates that inclusive or is meant where or alone might be taken to mean exclusive or.

andiron /ˈændaɪə(ɹ)n/ andirons n
ildbuk
(usually, in plural) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

androgyne /ˈæn.dɹə.d͡ʒaɪn/ androgynes n
androgyn
A person who is androgynous. [from mid-16th c.]

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ more androgynous most androgynous adj
androgyn
Possessing qualities of both sexes.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ more android most android adj
android androide
Possessing human qualities.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ androids n
androide
A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one).

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ anecdotes n
anekdote
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
A previously untold secret account of an incident.

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ anemiae anemias anemiæ n
blodmangel anæmi
(American spelling, uncountable, pathology) A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

anemic /əˈniː.mɪk/ more anemic most anemic adj
anæmisk blodfattig
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.
(by extension) Weak; listless; lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness.

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ anemones n
anemone
Any plant of the genus Anemone, of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, such as the windflower.

anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ anesthesias n
anæstesi narkose
(medicine, American spelling, Canadian spelling) An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one or more agents which block pain impulses before transmitted to the brain.

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ more anesthetic most anesthetic adj
anestetisk bedøvende
Causing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity.

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ anesthetics n
bedøvelse bedøvelsesmiddel
(American spelling, medicine) A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

anesthetize /æˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θɪ.taɪz/ v
bedøve
(transitive) To administer anesthesia to: to render unfeeling or unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
på ny
(literary, poetic, _, or, _, formal) Again, once more; afresh, in a new way, newly.

angel /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ angels n
engel
An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
(Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.
A person having the qualities attributed to angels, such as purity or selflessness.

angel of death angels of death n
dødsengel
A personification of death in fiction, art, mythology, or religion.

angel wings n
klejne
A sweet, crisp pastry in the form of twisted ribbons dusted with confectioner's sugar.

angelica angelicas n
kvan kvaner
A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).

anger /ˈeɪŋɡɚ/ /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ angers n
vrede
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.

angina /ænˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒɪ.nə/ anginas n
angina
(pathology) An inflammatory infection of the throat, particularly quinsy.
(pathology, cardiology) A chest pain or shortness of breath occurring with lesser degrees of arterial blockage.

angiosperm /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əˌspɝm/ angiosperms n
dækfrøet plante
(botany) Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized by having ovules enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant.

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ angles n
vinkel
(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
(geometry) The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
hjørne
A corner where two walls intersect.
vinkel perspektiv synspunkt synsvinkel
A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
vinkle
(transitive, often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.

angle bisector angle bisectors n
vinkelhalveringslinie vinkelhalveringslinje
(geometry) A ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

angle grinder angle grinders n
vinkelsliber
A usually hand-held grinder which uses a pair of internal gears to place the rotational axis of the grinding or cutting wheel perpendicular to that of the driving motor.

angle of view angles of view n
synsvinkel
(photography) The angular extent of a given scene as imaged by a camera.

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ anglerfish anglerfishes n
tudsefisk
Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

anglicise /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ v
anglisere
(transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ /ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm/ anglicisms n
anglicisme
An Englishism: a word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.

angora rabbit angora rabbits n
angorakanin
a breed of rabbit, bred for its hair (angora wool)

angora wool angora wools n
angorauld
wool from the angora rabbit

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ angrier angriest more angry most angry adj
sur vred
Displaying or feeling anger.

angst /eɪŋ(k)st/ /æŋ(k)st/ n
angst
Emotional turmoil; painful sadness.
A feeling of acute but vague anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression, especially philosophical anxiety.

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ angstroms n
ångstrøm
(physics, metrology) A unit of length equal to 10−10 meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.

angular /-lɑɹ/ /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ more angular most angular adj
kantet
Having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner.
firkantet
(figuratively) Sharp and stiff in character.

angular momentum angular momenta n
impulsmoment
(physics) The vector product that describes the rotary inertia of a system about an axis and is conserved in a closed system. For an isolated rigid body, it is a measure of the extent to which an object will continue to rotate in the absence of an applied torque.

angular velocity angular velocities n
vinkelhastighed
(mathematics, physics) The angle turned, per unit time, by a body rotating about an axis; the rate of rotation through an angle.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
dyrisk dyr
Of or relating to animals.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ animals n
dyr
(science) Any eukaryote of the clade Animalia; a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
væsen dyr
(loosely) Any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human.
bæst monster dyr
(figuratively) A person who behaves wildly; a bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, or inhuman person.

animal fat animal fats n
dyrefedt
Any fat rendered from the tissue of an animal.

animal feed animal feeds n
dyrefoder
Material, of an animal or most often vegetable origin, prepared (especially industrially) as feed for domestic or farm animals.

animal husbandry animal husbandries n
dyrehold husdyrhold
The management and care of farm animals by humans for profit, in which genetic qualities and behaviour, considered to be advantageous to humans, are further developed.

animal kingdom n
dyreriget
(biology) The regnum Animalia; the set of all animals.

animal testing n
dyreforsøg
The practice of using nonhuman animals in scientific experimentation.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ more animate most animate adj
levende
That lives.
besjælet
(grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ v
animere tegne
(transitive) To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
(transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

animated cartoon animated cartoons n
animationsfilm tegnefilm
Any of several types of film / movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand in order to give a sense of movement when projected in rapid sequence.

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ animations n
animation
The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
(animation, in the sense of a cartoon) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
(linguistics) conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category

animator /ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ animators n
animator
(art) One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.
One who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life.

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ anime animes n
anime
(uncountable) An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
(countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ anises n
anis
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ aniseeds n
anis
(countable, and, uncountable) The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

anisomorphism anisomorphisms n
anisomorfisme
(linguistics, lexicography) The absence of an exact correspondence between words etc. in two different languages; the differences between two given languages that create mismatches in a translation dictionary.

anisotropic more anisotropic most anisotropic adj
anisotrop anisotropisk
(physics, mathematics) Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

anisotropy anisotropies n
anisotropi
The property of being directionally dependent.

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ /ɑːŋk/ ankhs n
ankh hankekors
A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ ankles n
ankel
The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

anklet anklets n
ankelkæde
A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

anlaut /ˈan.laʊt/ anlauts n
indlyd
(linguistics) The first sound of a word (word-initial position) or syllable (syllable-initial position).

annelid annelids n
ledorm
Any of various wormlike animals, of the phylum Annelida, having a segmented body; they include the earthworm and the leech.

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ annexes n
bilag
An addition, an extension.

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
annektere
To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

annexation annexations n
annektion annektering
Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
tilintetgøre annihilere
To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ anniversaries n
bryllupsdag
(especially) Such a day that commemorates a wedding.
årsdag
A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ announcements n
bekendtgørelse
That which conveys what is announced.

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ announcers n
annonsør speaker
One who makes announcements.

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
irritere forstyrre
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

annoyance /əˈnɔɪ.əns/ annoyances n
irritationsmoment
(countable) That which annoys.
irritationsmoment irriterende handling
(countable) An act or instance of annoying.
irritation irritationsmoment
(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ v
irriterende
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ /ˈænɪu̯.əl/ adj
årlig
Of, for, or relating to a whole year, often as a recurring cycle; determined or reckoned by the year; accumulating in the course of a year; performed, executed, or completed over the course of a year. See also circannual.

annual general meeting annual general meetings n
generalforsamling
A meeting that official bodies, associations and companies hold each year to elect the board of directors and inform their members of previous and future activities. Commonly abbreviated as AGM.

annual report annual reports n
årsrapport
(legal) In business law, a comprehensive report on a the activities of a company throughout the preceding year, generally produced in compliance with requirements established by government agencies.

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
årligt årlig
Once every year without fail, yearly

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annullere ophæve
(transitive) To formally revoke the validity of.

annular eclipse annular eclipses n
ringformet formørkelse
(astronomy) a solar eclipse in which the thin outer disk of the sun can be seen as a ring around the moon

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ annulments n
annullation annullering
An act or instance of annulling.
(archaic) Total destruction.
annullation
(legal) An invalidation of something, especially a legal contract.

annulus /-li/ /ˈænjəlaɪ/ /ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ /ˈænjʊləs/ annuli annuluses n
annulus
(botany) A structure surrounding a sporangium (or part of it) which shrinks and causes it to rupture for spore dispersal; specifically, in a fern: a structure around about two-thirds of the sporangium consisting of differentially thick-walled cells which dry and distort the sporangium; and in a moss: a complete ring of cells around the tip of the sporangium which dissolves to cause the tip to detach.
(geometry) The region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii.
(topology) Any topological space homeomorphic to the region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii.
(technology) In a well such as an oil well or water well: the space between a pipe or tube and any pipe, tube, casing, or sides of a hole surrounding it.

anomie /a.noʊ̯.ˈmi/ /ˈæn.ə.mi/ anomies n
anomi
Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ anonymities n
anonymitet
(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anonymous /əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ /əˈnɒn.ə.məs/ /əˈnɔn.ə.məs/ more anonymous most anonymous adj
anonym ukendt
(not comparable) Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .
anonym
(not comparable) Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible
(not comparable) Of unknown name; whose name is withheld

anopia anopias n
anopi anopsi
(medicine) State or condition of sightlessness, often due to medical reasons.

anorak /ˈænəɹæk/ anoraks n
anorak
A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ anorexias n
anoreksi
(especially, in, medicine) Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.

anorexia nervosa n
anoreksi
An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation due to an irrational fear of gaining weight.

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ more anorexic most anorexic adj
anorektisk
Pertaining to, or suffering from, anorexia nervosa.

anorgasmia n
anorgasme
(medicine) Failure to achieve orgasm.

anorthosite anorthosites n
anortosit
(rock) A phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock characterized by a predominance of plagioclase feldspar.

another /eɪ.ˈnʌð.ɚ/ /æ.ˈnʊð.ə/ /æ.ˈnʌð.ə/ /æ.ˈnʌð.ɚ/ /ə.ˈnʌð.ə/ /ə.ˈnʌð.ɚ/ determiner
en til endnu en
One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.
en anden
Not the same; different.
nogen
Any or some other, similar in likeness or in effect, instead.

anoxic /ˌæ.ˈnɑːk.sɪk/ adj
anoksisk
(pathology) Suffering from a reduced supply of oxygen.
anoksisk iltfattig oxygenfattig
Lacking oxygen.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] answers n
svar
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
svar løsning
A solution to a problem.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
svare
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

answering machine answering machines n
telefonsvarer
(telephony) A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls.

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [eənt] [ɛənt] [ɛːnt] ants n
myre
Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ anteaters n
myresluger
Any of several animals of South and Central America, in suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues.

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
førkrigs-
Of the time period prior to a war.

antechamber /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bɚ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ antechambers n
forlokale forrum
A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ antelope antelopes n
antilope
Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

antepenultimate adj
antepenultimær
Two before the last, i.e., the one immediately before the penultimate, in a series.

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ anthelmintics n
ormemedicin
(medicine) A drug for the treatment of worm infestation, either by killing the worms or by causing them to be expelled from the body.

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ anthems n
nationalsang hymne
A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.

anther /ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ anthers n
støvknap
(botany) The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ anthills n
myretue
A cone-shaped structure built from sediment and other available materials by ants or white ants (termites), and beneath which the colony nests.

anthology /ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ anthologies n
antologi
A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ anthracites n
antracit
A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ anthraxes n
miltbrand
(pathology) An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

anthropo- /ænˈθɹɒpə-/ /ˈænθɹəpə-/ /ˌænθɹoʊpə-/ /ˌænθɹəpoʊ-/ /ˌænθɹəpə-/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒ-/ prefix
antropo-
Forming words related to men or people.

anthropocentric more anthropocentric most anthropocentric adj
antropocentrisk
Placing humans at the center of something, giving preference to humans above all other considerations.

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ more anthropological most anthropological adj
antropologisk
Relating to anthropology.

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌæn.θɹəˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ anthropologists n
antropolog
An expert in anthropology.

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
antropologi
The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ anthropometries n
antropometri
The science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.

anthropomorphic /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ /ˌænθɹəʊpəʊˈmɔːfɪk/ adj
antropomorf
Having the form of a human.
(of anything non-human) Having attributes or characteristics of a human being.

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ anthropomorphisms n
antropomorfisme
The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to something not human. [from mid-18th c.]

anthroposophic /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɑfɪk/ /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɒfɪk/ more anthroposophic most anthroposophic adj
antroposofisk
Of, or pertaining to anthroposophy.

anthroposophist /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfɪst/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfɪst/ anthroposophists n
antroposof
A proponent of anthroposophy.

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofi
A philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.

anti-Americanism n
antiamerikanism
The fear or dislike of people, policies, culture or government of the United States.

anti-European adj
antieuropæisk
Opposing European integration and the European Union.
Opposing or disliking Europe or Europeans.

anti-Jewish more anti-Jewish most anti-Jewish adj
antisemitisk jødefjendtlig
Opposed to Jews.

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ anti-Semites n
antisemit
Someone with anti-Semitic views.

anti-Semitic /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɛtɪk/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ more anti-Semitic most anti-Semitic adj
antisemitisk
Relating to or exhibiting anti-Semitism.

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ anti-Semitisms n
antisemitisme jødehad
(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

anti-aircraft adj
luftværns-
(military) Intended to attack aircraft.

anti-militarism anti-militarisms n
antimilitarisme
A doctrine that opposes war, relying heavily on a critical theory of nationalism and imperialism.

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ more antibiotic most antibiotic adj
antibiotisk
(pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to antibiotics.

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ antibiotics n
antibiotikum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antibody /ˈæntibɑdi/ /ˈæntibɒdi/ /ˈæntəbɑdi/ antibodies n
antistof
(immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.

antichrist antichrists n
antikrist
One who works against the teachings of Christ.

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.pæɪt/ [ɛənˈtɪs.ə.peɪt] v
forudse
to know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

anticlimax /ˈan.tiˌklaɪ.mæks/ [ˈa.ɾ̃iˌklaɪ.mæks] anticlimaxes n
antiklimaks
(rhetoric) An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for.

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adj
mod uret
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, of movement) In a circular fashion so as to be moving to the left at the top of the circle and to the right at the bottom (when viewed from the front), in the opposite direction to the hands of an analog clock.

anticyclone anticyclones n
højtryk
(meteorology) a system of winds that spiral out from a centre of high pressure

antidepressant antidepressants n
antidepressiv
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.

antiderivative antiderivatives n
stamfunktion
(calculus) A function whose derivative is a given function; an indefinite integral

antidisestablishmentarianism /ˌæn.ti-/ /ˌæntaɪˌdɪsɪˌstæblɪʃmənˈtɛɚiəˌnɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæntiˌdɪsɪˌstæblɪʃmənˈtɛəɹiəˌnɪz(ə)m/ antidisestablishmentarianisms n
antidisestablishmentarianisme
A political philosophy opposed to the separation of a religious group (church) and a government (state), especially the belief held by those in 19th-century England opposed to separating the Anglican church from the civil government or to refer to separation of church and state. [from 20th c.]

antidote /ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ antidotes n
modgift
A remedy to counteract the effects of poison.
(figurative) Something that counteracts or prevents something harmful.

antifeminism antifeminisms n
antifeminisme
Opposition to feminism.

antifreeze antifreezes n
frostvæske
A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water;

antimatter /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] antimatters n
antistof
(physics) Matter that is composed of the antiparticles of those that constitute normal matter.

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ antimonies n
antimon
A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.

antinomy /ænˈtɪn.ə.mi/ antinomies n
antinomi
(specifically, epistemology, logic) In the thought of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804): an apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox.

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ antioxidants n
antioxidant
Any substance that slows or prevents the oxidation of another chemical.

antipodist antipodists n
fodjonglør
One who practices antipodism; one who juggles using his or her feet lying down.

antipole antipoles n
modpol
(geography) The opposite pole.

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ /ˈæntiˌpoʊp/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌpoʊp/ antipopes n
modpave
(Christianity) A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
febernedsættende feberstillende
(pharmaceutical effect) That reduces fever.

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ more antiquarian most antiquarian adj
antikvarisk
Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity.

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ antiquarians n
antikvar
A collector or student of, or expert in, antiquities or antiques.

antiquary antiquaries n
antikvar
A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.

antique /ænˈtiːk/ antiquer antiquest adj
antikvarisk
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ more antiseptic most antiseptic adj
antiseptisk
Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of preventing microbial infection.

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ antiseptics n
antiseptikum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

antiserum antisera antiserums n
antiserum
(medicine) A serum prepared from human or animal sources containing antibodies able to counter certain diseases or toxins.

antisocial personality disorder antisocial personality disorders n
dyssocial personlighedsforstyrrelse
(psychology) A personality disorder marked by antisocial behavior, a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood.

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.ɫɚ/ antlers n
gevir
A deciduous branching and bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk, normally in pairs. They are grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.)

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ antonyms n
antonym
(semantics) A word which has the opposite meaning of another word.

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ antonymies n
antonymi
(semantics) The semantic relation between antonyms; the quality of being antonymous.

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ ani anuses n
endetarmsåbning anus
(anatomy) The orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ anvils n
ambolt
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
(skeleton) The incus bone in the middle ear.

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ anxieties n
angst
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
iver
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ anxiouser anxiousest more anxious most anxious adj
urolig
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
urovækkende
(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.
ivrig opsat spændt
Earnestly desirous.

any other business phraseologicalUnit
eventuelt
The last item on the agenda for a meeting, when any matter not already dealt with may be raised. Abbreviations: a.o.b., AOB.

anyone /ˈæniˌwʌn/ /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
nogen hvemsomhelst
Any person; anybody.

anytime adv
når som helst
At any time.

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
hvorom alting er
Used to indicate a change of subject.

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
hvorsomhelst
In or at any location.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ aorists n
aorist
(grammar) A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.

aorist aspect n
aorist
(grammar) A temporal feature of the verb which denotes the speaker's standpoint of the event described by the verb, as from outside of the event and seeing it as a completed whole.

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ aortae aortas n
aorta hovedpulsåre
(anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

apanage /ˈæpənɪd͡ʒ/ apanages n
apanage
(historical) A grant (especially by a sovereign) of land (or other source of revenue) as a birthright.

apart from preposition
bortset fra
Except for; besides, (postposition) apart.

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ apartments n
lejlighed
(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

apartment building apartment buildings n
lejlighed
A residential building containing multiple apartments or flats.

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ apathies n
apati
Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

apatite /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ apatites n
apatit
(mineral) A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a gemstone, and (in powdered form) as a pigment, and also produced biologically in bones and teeth.

ape /eɪp/ apes n
abe menneskeabe
A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.

aperture /ˈap.ə.tjʊə/ /ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈæp.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtjʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ apertures n
åbning
A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole.
blænder
(astronomy, photography) The diameter of such a hole which restricts the width of the lightpath through the whole system. For a telescope, this is the diameter of the objective lens.

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ aphasias n
afasi
(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ aphereses n
afærese
(phonetics, linguistics, prosody) Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial; procope.

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ aphids n
bladlus
A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

aphonia aphonias n
afoni
(medicine) Loss of voice; the inability to speak.

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] aphorisms n
aforisme
A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

aphorist aphorists n
aforistiker
A person who creates or recites aphorisms.

aphotic /eɪˈfoʊtɪk/ /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/ more aphotic most aphotic adj
afotiske
Having no light, especially no sunlight; specifically (biology, oceanography) describing that part of deep lakes and oceans where less than one per cent of sunlight penetrates and where photosynthesis is not possible.

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ adj
afrodisiakum
Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ aphrodisiacs n
afrodisiakum
Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

apnea apneas n
apnø
(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ apocalypses n
apokalypse dommedag åbenbaring
(Christianity) The unveiling of events prophesied in the Revelation; the second coming and the end of life on Earth; global destruction. [from 19th c.]
apokalypse dommedag
A disaster; a cataclysmic event; destruction or ruin. [from 19th c.]

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
apokalyptisk
Of or relating to an apocalypse:
(revelation) Revelatory; prophetic.
Portending a future apocalypse (disaster, devastation, or doom).

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ apocopes n
apokope
(loosely) The loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word.

apologist /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ apologists n
undskylder
One who makes an apology.
apologet forsvarer skønmaler
One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution.

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
undskylde
(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
(intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ apologies n
undskyldning
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
forsvar
A formal justification, defence.

apophenia /æpəˈfiːni.ə/ apophenias n
apofeni
(psychology) The perception of or belief in connectedness among unrelated phenomena.

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ apoptoses n
apoptose
(biology, cytology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury. [from 20th c.]

aposematism /-pə-/ /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ [-ɾɪ-] aposematisms n
aposematisme
(biology, chiefly, zoology) An adaptation, especially a form of coloration, that warns off potential predators.

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ aposiopeses n
aposiopese
(rhetoric) An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ apostates n
apostat
A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ apostles n
apostel
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

apostolic /ˌæp.ə.ˈstɑːl.ɪk/ /ˌæp.ə.ˈstɒl.ɪk/ adj
apostolisk
(Christianity) Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.
According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.

apostolic succession apostolic successions n
apostolisk succession
(Christianity) The unbroken chain of consecrations by laying on of hands from the Apostles of Jesus Christ to the bishops, and from to bishop to bishop through the ages.

apostrophe /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ apostrophes n
apostrof
(orthography) The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.
apostrofe
(rhetoric) A sudden exclamatory piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something, especially absent.

app /æp/ [æʔp̚] apps n
app
(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ apparati apparatus apparatuses apparatusses apparatûs apparatūs n
apparat
The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
apparat maskineri
A complex machine or instrument.
(collective) An assortment of tools and instruments.
A bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.

apparently /əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/ /əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/ /əˈpɛɹ.ənt.li/ more apparently most apparently adv
åbenbart
(archaic) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
tilsyneladende øjensynlig åbenbart
Seemingly; in appearance.
efter sigende
According to what the speaker has read or heard.

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] v
forekomme opstå synes
(intransitive) To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

appearances are deceptive proverb
skinnet bedrager
It is not possible to judge a person's character from their outward appearance.

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
fredeliggøre, formilde, berolige
To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

appeasement /əˈpiːz.mənt/ appeasements n
eftergivenhedspolitik
The state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.

appellate court appellate courts n
landsret
(legal) A court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a lower court's decisions.

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ appendicites appendicitides appendicitises n
blindtarmsbetændelse
(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ appendices appendixes n
appendiks
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ appetites n
begær appetit
Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
appetit madlyst
The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

appetite comes with eating phraseologicalUnit
appetitten kommer mens man spiser
(idiom) Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applaudere klappe
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ applauses n
bifald
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

apple /ˈæp(ə)l/ /ˈæpl̩/ [ˈæpɫ̩] apples n
æble
(Christianity) According to postbiblical Christian tradition, the fruit of the tree of knowledge which was eaten by Adam and Eve despite God commanding them not to do so; the forbidden fruit. [from 11th c.]
A common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus.
Often with a qualifying word: any fruit or vegetable, or any other thing (such as a cone or gall) produced by a plant, especially if from a tree and similar to the fruit of Malus domestica (sense 1.1). [from 9th c.]
A tree of the genus Malus; especially Malus domestica which is cultivated for its edible fruit; the apple tree. [from 15th c.]

apple juice apple juices n
æblemost æblesaft æblejuice
The juice of apples, often used as a drink.

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ apples of discord n
stridens æble
An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.

apple pie /ˌæp.əlˈpaɪ/ /ˌæp.əlˈpɑɪ/ [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpaɪ] [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpɑɪ] apple pies n
æbletærte æblekage
A pie or tart made with a filling of cooked apples.
ærkeamerikansk
(figuratively) Anything positive that is quintessentially American.

apple sauce apple sauces n
æblemos
(UK spelling) A culinary dish prepared by pureeing cooked apples.

apple seed apple seeds n
æblekerne
(horticulture) The seed of the fruit of the Malus domestica (apple) tree or other tree of the genus Malus.

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ apple trees n
æbletræ
(botany) Any tree that bears apples, principally Malus domestica but also certain wild species.

apple wine apple wines n
cider æblevin
An alcoholic beverage made from apples; cider.

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ appliances n
apparat
A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ more applicable most applicable adj
anvendelig
suitable for application, relevant

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ applicants n
ansøger
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ applications n
ansøgning
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

applied economics n
anvendt økonomi
The application of economic theory and econometrics in specific settings.

applied mathematics n
anvendt matematik

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
gælde
(intransitive) To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
udnævne

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ appositions n
navnesamstilling navnetillæg
(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
vurdere
(transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
sætte pris på værdsætte
(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.
værdsætte
(transitive) To view as valuable.
forstå
(transitive) To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
stige i værdi
(intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ apprentices n
lærling
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ approaches n
fremgangsmåde tilgang
(figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).
anflyvning indflyvning
(aviation, also, attributively) The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
nærme tilnærme
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ more appropriate most appropriate adj
hensigtsmæssig passende egnet formålstjenlig
Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
passende
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ v
tilegne sig
(transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.
tilpasse
(transitive, archaic) To make suitable to; to suit.

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ appropriations n
gå med museskridt
An act or instance of appropriating.
bevilling
Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ approvals n
godkendelse
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
anerkendelse
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
godkende
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ more approximate most approximate adj
nær
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
omtrentlig
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ v
nærme tilnærme
(transitive) To come near to; to approach.
(transitive) To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
omtrent tilnærmelsesvis
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] approximations n
tilnærmelse
(linguistics) The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ more apricot most apricot adj
abrikosfarvet
Of a pale yellowish-orange colour, like that of an apricot.

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ apricots n
abrikostræ abrikos
The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca.
abrikos abrikosfarve
A pale yellow-orange colour, like that of an apricot fruit.

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ aprons n
forklæde
The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station
forplads
(aviation) The paved area of an airport, especially the area where aircraft park away from a terminal

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
apropos
By the way.
Timely; at a good time.

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
apropos
Regarding or concerning.

apse /æps/ apses apsides n
apsis korrunding
(architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar.

apt /æpt/ apter aptest more apt most apt adj
egnet
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ /ˌækwə ˈɹiː.ʒə/ n
kongevand
(inorganic compound, archaic) A mixture of three parts concentrated hydrochloric acid to one part concentrated nitric acid, named for its ability to dissolve gold.

aqua- prefix
akva- vand
water

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ aquamarines n
akvamarin
The bluish-green colour of the sea.
A transparent bluish-green, sometimes yellow-green, variety of beryl.

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
akvaponi
(agriculture) A sustainable food production system that combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics, with effluent from the water in which fish are reared being used as nutrition for plants.

aquarist aquarists n
akvarist
A person who maintains an aquarium.

aquarium /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ aquaria aquariums n
akvarium
A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.
A public place where live fish and other aquatic animals are exhibited.

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ more aquatic most aquatic adj
akvatisk
Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

aquatic centre aquatic centres n
svømmehall
A community facility consisting of one or more swimming pools and other recreational amenities.

aquatint /ˈækwətɪnt/ aquatints n
akvatinte
A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.

aquavit /ˌækwəˈviːt/ /ˌɑkwəˈviːt/ aquavits n
akvavit brændevin snaps
A Scandinavian liquor distilled from potato or grain mash to about 40% ABV and typically flavored with anise, although caraway seeds, fennel, dill, and other spices and herbs are also used.

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ aqueducts n
akvædukt
An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially an ancient structure.

aquiline nose aquiline noses n
krumnæse romernæse ørnenæse
A nose with a hooked, bent shape.

ar /ˈaɹ/ /ˈäːɹ/ /ˈɑɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ /ˈɑː/ ars n
er
The name of the Latin-script letter R/r.

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ more arable most arable adj
dyrkbar
(agriculture, of land) Able to be plowed or tilled, capable of growing crops (traditionally contrasted with pasturable lands such as heaths).
(agriculture, NGO, _, jargon, of land) Under cultivation (within any quinquennial period) for the production of crops sown and harvested within the same agricultural year (contrasted with permanently-cropped lands such as orchards).

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ arachnids n
spindler
Any of the eight-legged creatures, including spiders, mites, and scorpions, of the class Arachnida.

arachnology n
araknologi
The study of the Arachnida.

arbitrarily more arbitrarily most arbitrarily adv
arbitrært vilkårligt
In an arbitrary manner.
arbitrært vilkårlig
To an arbitrary degree.

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ more arbitrary most arbitrary adj
vilkårlig arbitrær
(usually, of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
vilkårlig
Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ arcs n
bue
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
A curve, in general. [from 17th c.]

arc lamp arc lamps n
buelampe kulbuelampe
An electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light.

arc-connected adj
kurvesammenhængende
(of a topological space) Such that every pair of points in the space comprises the boundary of some arc embedded in the space.

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ arcades n
arkade
(architecture) A row of arches.

arcade game arcade games n
arkadespil
(video games) A coin-operated video game or amusement device.

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ arches n
bue
An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
ærke-
A title in a hierarchy which indicates a higher degree of rank than its root word.
Leading, foremost, primary, or principal.
(augmentative) Intensely, extremely, or exceptionally.

archaeological more archaeological most archaeological adj
arkeologisk
Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

archaeologist /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ archaeologists n
arkæolog
Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ archaeologies n
arkæologi
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains.

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ more archaic most archaic adj
arkaisk fortidig gammeldags
Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.

archaic smile /ɑɹˌkeɪɪk ˈsmaɪl/ /ɑːˌkeɪɪk ˈsmaɪl/ archaic smiles n
arkaisk smil
(Ancient Greece, art, sculpture, historical) A smiling facial expression commonly found on Greek statues of the Archaic period (circa 700–500 B.C.E.).

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ archaisms n
arkaisme
An archaic word, style, etc.

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ archangels n
ærkeengel overengel
A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ archbishops n
ærkebiskop ærkebisp
A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

archbishopric /ɑɹt͡ʃˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ /ɑːt͡ʃˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ archbishoprics n
ærkebispedømme ærkebispesæde ærkestift
(ecclesiastical) The jurisdiction of an archbishop.

archdiocese /-siːz/ /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ archdioceses n
ærkebispedømme ærkestift
(Christianity) An area administered by an archbishop; the ecclesiastical hierarchy of this area, also under the archbishop.

archducal /ɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl/ adj
ærkehertugelig
Pertaining to an archduke or archduchess.

archduchess archduchesses n
ærkehertuginde
A daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, or the wife of a son or grandson of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduchy archduchies n
ærkehertugdømme
The territory (principality) of an archduke.

archduke archdukes n
ærkehertug
(historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

archenemy archenemies n
ærkefjende
A principal enemy.

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ archeopteryxes n
archaeopteryx archæopteryx
A specimen of the species Archaeopteryx lithographica, being the earliest and most primitive known bird, representing a transition in the evolution of dinosaurs to birds.

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ archers n
bueskytte
One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

archery /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ archeries n
bueskydning
(uncountable) The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ archetypes n
arketype
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]

archipelago /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ archipelagoes archipelagos n
arkipelag øgruppe
(collective, geography) A group of islands.

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ architects n
arkitekt
A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.
A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ more architectural most architectural adj
arkitektonisk
Pertaining to architecture.

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ architectures n
arkitektur bygningskunst
The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ architraves n
arkitrav gerigt
(architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.

archive /ˈaː.kɑɪv/ /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ archives n
arkiv
A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.

archive /ˈaː.kɑɪv/ /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
arkivere
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ archivists n
arkivar
One who is in charge of, or performs the task of creating, collecting, cataloguing, organising, and archives.

arctic fox arctic foxes n
polarræv fjeldræven
Vulpes lagopus, a fox of the family Canidae, living in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia.

arctic hare arctic hares n
polarhare
A North-American hare of species Lepus arcticus, that is white, usually year round, found in the Arctic.

arctic raspberry arctic raspberries n
bjørnebær
A species of slow-growing bramble belonging to the rose family and bearing a dark red, sweet fruit; Rubus arcticus, native to arctic, subarctic, and alpine regions.

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ ards n
ard
A simple plough consisting of a spike dragged through the soil. [20th c.]

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdɚ/ ardors n
iver
Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.

arduous /ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ /ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒuː.əs/ more arduous most arduous adj
anstrengende besværlig
Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ ares n
ar
(rare) An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
er du allergisk overfor noget medicin?
Asked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain medications should not be given to patients.

are you married phraseologicalUnit
er du gift?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor does or doesn't have a spouse.

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
er du religiøs?
A request for information about the listener's (or listeners') religious beliefs.

are you single phraseologicalUnit
er du single?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor does or doesn't have a (romantic) partner.

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
bruger du nogen medicin? bruger du nogen medikamenter? tager du nogen medicin?

are your ears burning phraseologicalUnit
når man taler om solen
(idiomatic, colloquial, rhetorical question) Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.

area /ˈɛəɹiːə/ /ˈɛɹi.ə/ areas areæ n
areal flademål
(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
område
A particular geographic region.
Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ arenae arenas arenæ n
arena
An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

areocentric more areocentric most areocentric adj
areocentrisk
(astronomy) Having the planet Mars at the center.

arf interjection
vov
Representing the sound of a dog's bark.

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ argents n
sølv
(tincture) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtaɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ argentines n
guldlaks strømsild
Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially a European argentine (Argentina sphyraena).

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ argons n
argon
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.

arguably /ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ more arguably most arguably adv
velsagtens
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
argumentere
(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ arguments n
argument
(countable, also, figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
The independent variable of a function.
A value, or a reference to a value, passed to a function.
argumentation
(countable) A process of reasoning; argumentation.
skænderi argumentation diskussion
(countable) A verbal dispute; a quarrel.

argumentation argumentations n
argumentation
Inference based on reasoning from given propositions.

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] more argumentative most argumentative adj
stridbar
Prone to argue or dispute.

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ arias arie n
arie
(music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

aril arils n
frøkappe
(botany) A tissue surrounding the seed in certain fruits such as pomegranates.

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
stå op
(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
opstå
(intransitive) To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ aristocracies n
aristokrati adel
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
aristokrati
Government by such a class, or a state with such a government.
A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others.

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ aristocrats n
aristokrat
One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ more aristocratic most aristocratic adj
aristokratisk
Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy
Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.

arithmetic progression arithmetic progressions n
differensrække
(analysis) A sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by adding a constant value, known as the common difference of the arithmetic progression.

arithmetic series arithmetic series n
differensrække
(analysis) The sum of the terms in an arithmetic progression.

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ arities n
aritet
(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ arms n
arm
(anatomy) The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
våben
(usually used in the plural) A weapon.
våben våbenmærke våbenskjold
(in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia.
arm afdeling armlæn gren
A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the armrest of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses.
afdeling gren
A branch of an organization.
patientgruppe
A group of patients in a medical trial.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
bevæbne opruste udruste
(transitive) To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
(transitive, figurative) To supply with the equipment, knowledge, authority, or other tools needed for a particular task; to furnish with capability; to equip.

arm to the teeth v
bevæbnet til tændene
(idiomatic, informal, transitive, intransitive) To equip thoroughly with weapons.

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
armlægning
A strength sport with two participants, in which each participant grips the other's hand and tries to pin the other's arm onto a surface.

arm-wrestle v
lægge arm
(ambitransitive) To compete in an arm-wrestle (with).

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ armadilloes armadillos n
bæltedyr
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ armchairs n
lænestol armstol
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ more armed most armed adj
bevæpnet
(sometimes, in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.

armed conflict armed conflicts n
væbnet konflikt
(international law, military) A contested incompatibility that entails the use of armed force between two parties including a territory, the government of a state, or both.

armed forces n
forsvar væbnede styrker
The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

armillary sphere armillary spheres n
armillarsfære
An instrument consisting of graduated metal circles used to represent the motions of celestial bodies around the earth.

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ armistices n
våbenhvile
A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ armors n
rustning
(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ v
pansre
(transitive) To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.

armored personnel carrier armored personnel carriers n
pansret mandskabsvogn
An armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat.

armorial armorials n
våbenbog
A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.

armoured adj
pansret
Possessing, wearing, or fitted out with armour.
(military) Equipped with armoured vehicles.

armoured train armoured trains n
pansertog
a railway train protected with armour

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ armpits n
armhule
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

armrest armrests n
armlæn
Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.

arms /ɑɹmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
våben
(heraldry) A visual design composed according to heraldic rules, consisting of a coat of arms normally displayed upon an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of an achievement

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ armies n
hær arme landstyrke
A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.
hær forsvar
The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.
hær
(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.
(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.
(figuratively) Any multitude.

arnica arnicas n
guldblomme
Any of several plants, of the genus Arnica, considered to have medicinal properties, especially Arnica montana.

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ aromas aromata n
aroma duft
A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌæ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌɛ(ə)ɹ.əʊˈman.tɪk/ more aromantic most aromantic adj
aromatisk
That feels little or no romantic attraction to others and/or romantic desire. [from 21st c.]

aromatherapy aromatherapies n
aromaterapi
(alternative medicine) The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] more aromatic most aromatic adj
aromatisk
Fragrant or spicy.
(organic chemistry) Derived from benzene.

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
sigte
To officially charge someone in a court of law.

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
arrangere ordne
(transitive) To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

arranged marriage arranged marriages n
arrangeret ægteskab
The marriage (union) of two people planned by someone other than the two people who are united in it.

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ arrangements n
arrangement
The act of arranging.

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ /əˈɹɪɹ/ arrears n
gæld ubetalt udestående
Unpaid debt.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ arrests n
anholdelse
(legal) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
bremse standse stoppe
(transitive) To stop or slow (a process, course etc.). [from 14th c.]
anholde arrestere pågribe
(transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody. [from 14th c.]

arrest warrant arrest warrants n
arrestordre
(legal) An official document that authorizes law-enforcement officials to arrest a named person and to bring that individual before a court of law or other authority.

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ arrivals n
ankomst
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
The fact of beginning to occur; the initial phase of something.

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
ankomme
(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ arrogances n
arrogance hovmod
The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ /ˈɛɹəɡənt/ more arrogant most arrogant adj
arrogant højrøvet
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

arrow /ˈæɹoʊ/ /ˈæɹə/ /ˈæɹəʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ arrows n
pil
(archery) A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
(computing) The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.

arrow key arrow keys n
piletast
(computing) Any of a set of keyboard keys marked with directional arrows, used for navigation through documents and lists etc.

arrowhead arrowheads n
pilespids
The pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).
The pointed part of an arrow (the symbol).

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)snəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ arsenals n
våbenarsenal våbenlager
A stock of weapons, especially all the weapons that a nation possesses.

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ arsenics n
arsen
A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ arsons n
brandstiftelse ildspåsættelse pyromanbrand
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ arsonists n
brandstifter ildspåsætter
One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.

art /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] arts n
kunst
(uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
(countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
(uncountable) The study and the product of these processes.
(countable) A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.
(countable) Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.
(uncountable, dated) Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.
kunstværk
(uncountable) Artwork.

art form art forms n
kunstform
Any activity or piece of work that has artistic merit.

art gallery art galleries n
kunstgalleri
A room, a group of rooms, or other space where works of art are placed on display, possibly for sale.

art historian art historians n
kunsthistoriker
An expert in art history.

art history n
kunsthistorie
The study of the history of the visual arts.

art of war arts of war n
krigskunst
The numerous strategies and tactics available to military leaders during combat.

art school art schools n
kunstskole
A school that specializes in the study of art.

art-historical adj
kunsthistorisk

arteriole arterioles n
arteriol
(anatomy) One of the small branches of an artery, especially one that connects with capillaries.

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ arteries n
arterie pulsåre
(anatomy) Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.
åre arterie
(transport) A major transit corridor in a system of roads, rivers, or railway lines.

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/ arthritides arthritises n
gigt ledbetændelse
Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.

arthropod /ˈɑːθɹəpɒd/ arthropodae arthropods n
leddyr
An invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple jointed appendages.

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ artichokes n
artiskok
A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.

artichoke heart artichoke hearts n
artiskokhjerte
The edible base of an artichoke, prepared by removing the outer leaves and the inedible choke covering it.

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] articles n
artikel kendeord
A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.
(grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).
artikel
An object, a member of a group or class.
artikel paragraf punkt
A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.

articulated bus articulated buses n
ledbus
A bus fitted with a joint, which is covered by an accordion-shaped weatherproofing, to increase its manoeuvrability.

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ [ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl] more artificial most artificial adj
kunstig artificiel
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.

artificial insemination n
kunstig befruktning
(biology, medicine) The introduction of semen into the uterus or cervix of a female by a means other than copulation.

artificial intelligence artificial intelligences n
kunstig intelligens
Intelligence exhibited by an artificial (non-natural, man-made) entity.
(computer science) The branch of computer science dealing with the reproduction or mimicking of human-level intelligence, self-awareness, knowledge, conscience, thought in computer programs.
The essential quality of a machine which thinks in a manner similar to or on the same general level as a real human being.

artificial selection n
kunstig selektion kunstigt utvalg
(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.

artificial turf artificial turfs n
kunstgræs
An artificial grass surface made to resemble real grass, often used for sports fields.

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ artilleries n
artilleri
An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.

artilleryman artillerymen n
artillerist
(military) A soldier enlisted in an artillery unit or who uses artillery.

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ artisans n
håndværker
A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ [ˈɑɹ.ɾɪst] artists n
kunstner
A person who creates art as an occupation.
A person who creates art.
(often, in combination) A person who is skilled at some activity.

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ more artistic most artistic adj
kunstnerisk
Having or revealing creative skill.
Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.
Aesthetically pleasing.

artistic licence n
kunstnerisk frihed
Any departure from convention or from factual accuracy taken by an artist to achieve a desired effect.

arts and crafts n
kunsthåndværk
All the handicrafts based upon making decorative and useful things manually.

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ arugulas n
rucola sennepskål
One of three yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herbs of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor:

arum /ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/ arums n
arum
A flower or plant in the genus Arum

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
som da idet imens lige så mens
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
som siden eftersom idet
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
som
(dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
som da idet lige så så
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
som da idet imens mens
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
siden eftersom idet
Being that, considering that, because, since.
som
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.

as /ˈæs/ ases asses n
som siden eftersom idet
(unit of weight) A libra.
som siden da eftersom idet imens
(numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

as /æz/ /əz/ preposition
som siden da eftersom idet imens
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
som da idet imens mens
In the role of.

as a matter of fact
faktisk
(adverbial) Actually, in fact.

as a result
som følge
(conjunctive) Consequently; thus; therefore; hence.

as a result of preposition
som følge af

as a rule adv
som regel
(idiomatic) In general; most often.

as best one can adv
efter bedste evne så godt man kan
(idiomatic) In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

as far as preposition
såvidt
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ far,‎ as.

as far as one knows adv
så vidt jeg ved
(idiomatic) To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

as good as adv
så godt som
almost, virtually, practically; tantamount to

as hell adv
pisse-
(postpositive, simile) To a great extent or degree; very.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
som om
As though; in a manner suggesting.
In mimicry of.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ interjection
som om
(idiomatic) Refers to something that the speaker deems highly unlikely.

as it were adv
så at sige
Used to indicate that a word or statement is perhaps not exact though practically right; as if it were so.

as soon as conjunction
så snart som
At the moment when; immediately after; instantly.

as soon as possible adv
så hurtigt som muligt
As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time.

as the crow flies adv
i fugleflugt
(idiomatic) In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
også
(idiomatic) In addition; also.
lige så godt
To the same effect.

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
samt
And, in addition.

as you know adv
som bekendt
(idiomatic) as it is already known.

as you sow, so shall you reap /əz‿ju ˈsoʊ soʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹip/ /əz‿ju ˈsəʊ səʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹiːp/ proverb
man ligger som man reder
The consequences of one's actions to oneself are in proportion to one's good or bad intentions towards others.

asarabacca asarabaccas n
hasselurt
An acrid herbaceous plant, Asarum europaeum, the leaves and roots of which are emetic and cathartic.

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ asbesti asbestoses n
asbest
(mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

asbestosis /ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ asbestoses n
asbestose
(pathology) A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos.

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
stige
(intransitive) To move upward, to fly, to soar.

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
konstatere
To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ asceticisms n
askese
The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

ascorbic acid n
askorbinsyre
(vitamin) A white crystalline organic compound, C6H8O6, found in citrus fruits and many vegetables; it is an antioxidant and an efficient scavenger of free radicals.

aseptic /əˈsɛptɪk/ adj
aseptisk
Free of disease-causing microbes.

asexual /eɪˈsɛk.sjuː.əl/ /eɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ /eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/ adj
aseksuel
(especially, of a person) Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.
aseksuel ukønnet
(biology) Lacking distinct sex, lacking sexual organs.

asexuality /ˌeɪ.sɛk.sjuːˈæ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌeɪ.sɛk.ʃuˈæ.lə.ti/ /ˌeɪ.sɛk.ʃuːˈæ.lɪ.ti/ asexualities n
aseksualitet
The quality of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.

ash /æʃ/ ashes n
aske
The solid remains of a fire.
asketræ ask
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.
æ
The traditional name for the ae ligature (æ), as used in Old English.

ash tree ash trees n
ask
A tree of the genus Fraxinus, with compound leaves and a tough, flexible wood.

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ more ashamed most ashamed adj
skamfuld
Feeling shame or guilt.

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ ashlars n
kvadersten
(military, historical) A stone intended for hurling via a catapult or similar device.

ashore /əˈʃo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈʃoə/ /əˈʃɔɹ/ /əˈʃɔː/ adv
i land
(nautical) On the land as opposed to onboard.

ashtray /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ ashtrays n
askebæger
A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.

aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv
til side
To or on one side so as to be out of the way.

aside /əˈsaɪd/ asides n
sidereplik
An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person. (theatre) A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.

asinine /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ more asinine most asinine adj
dum enfoldig torsket
Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
spørge bede
(transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).

asp /æsp/ asps n
asp
A type of European fish (Aspius aspius).

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ asparagi asparagus asparaguses asparagusses n
asparges
The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspɚteɪm/ aspartames n
aspartam
(organic compound) An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

aspartic acid n
asparaginsyre
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, L-α-amino-succinic acid, aminobutanedioic acid, found in animal protein and in sugar beet etc (C4H7NO4).

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ aspects n
aspekt
(grammar) A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event which the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding. [from 19th c.]

aspen /ˈæspən/ aspens n
asp aspetræ esp espetræ
A poplar tree, especially of section Populus sect. Populus, of medium-size trees with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ asphalts n
asfalt
A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
Ellipsis of asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ v
asfaltere
(transitive) To pave with asphalt.

asphyxia asphyxias n
asfyksi
Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen.
(medicine, obsolete) A condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body leads to loss of consciousness or death. Replaced in the mid-20th century by the more specific terms anoxia, hypoxia, hypoxemia and hypercapnia.

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ aspics n
sky aspic kødgelé
A meat or fish jelly.

ass /æs/ asses n
æsel
Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
røv
(vulgar, slang, countable, and, uncountable) The buttocks.

ass-licker ass-lickers n
røvslikker
(US, vulgar, slang) Someone who succumbs to authority, doing whatever authority figures ask and attempting to please them in every possible way; (by extension) any contemptible person.

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ assailants n
angriber overfaldsmand
Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ assassins n
assassiner
(historical, , usually, capitalized) A member of the Nizari Ismaili Muslim community of the Alamut Period.
attentatmand snigmorder attentatkvinde lønmorder snigmorderske
Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.
morder drabsmand
Any ruthless killer.

assassinate /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ v
myrde snigmyrde
To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons. [from 17th c.]
(figuratively) To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ assassinations n
attentat snigmord
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ assaults n
angreb overfald
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

assault rifle assault rifles n
stormgevær
A military select-fire rifle or carbine that fires a shortened rifle caliber round or lower-power smaller-calibre round, from a high-capacity magazine.

assembly language assembly languages n
assemblersprog
(computer languages) A programming language in which the source code of programs is composed of mnemonic instructions, each of which corresponds directly to a machine instruction for a particular processor.

assembly line assembly lines n
samlebånd
(manufacturing) A system of workers and machinery in which a product is assembled in a series of consecutive operations; typically the product is conveyed by a continuously moving belt.

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
bedyre forsikre
(reflexive) To insist on the legitimacy of one's rights, opinion, etc; not to allow oneself to be dismissed; to ensure that one is taken into consideration; to make oneself respected; to be assertive. See assert oneself.

assertiveness assertivenesses n
selvhævdelse
The quality of being assertive.

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
vurdere
(transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.

assessment assessments n
bedømmelse vurdering
An appraisal or evaluation.

asset /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ assets n
aktiv
(software) Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ v
røvpule
(North America, vulgar) To engage in anal intercourse.

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ assholes n
røvhul
(vulgar) The anus.
(vulgar, derogatory, or, offensive, synecdochically) A jerk; an inappropriately or objectionably mean, inconsiderate, contemptible, obnoxious, intrusive, stupid, or rude person.

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
tildele
(transitive) To allot or give (something) as a task.

assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/ assignments n
opgave tildeling
The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
opgave
(education) A task given to students, such as homework or coursework.

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ assimilations n
assimilering
The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.
assimilation
(sociology, cultural studies) The adoption, by a minority group, of the customs and attitudes of the dominant culture.

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ assistances n
hjælp
Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ assistants n
assistent medhjælper hjælper
A person who assists or helps someone else.

assistant professor assistant professors n
universitetslektor
(education) An entry-level position in a university faculty, lower than an associate professor and a full professor.

assistant referee assistant referees n
linjedommer
(soccer, British) : One of the two officials at an association football match, previously known as linesmen, who assist the referee.

assisted dying n
assisteret død

assisted suicide assisted suicides n
assisteret selvmord
A suicide with the assistance of another individual; especially the suicide of a terminally ill person with the assistance of a physician.

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsi.ɪt/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ adj
med-
Joined with another or others and having lower status.
tilknyttet
Having partial status or privileges.
ledsagende
Following or accompanying; concomitant.

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsi.ɪt/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ associates n
kompagnon ledsager
A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.
kollega
Somebody with whom one works, coworker, colleague.

associated /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ /əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/ adj
tilhørende
(of a person or thing) Connected with something or another person.

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ associations n
forening
A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.

association football n
fodbold
A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent.

associative /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/ /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ more associative most associative adj
associativ
(algebra, of a binary operator *) Such that, for any operands a, b and c, (a * b) * c = a * (b * c); (of a ring, etc.) whose multiplication operation is associative.

associatively more associatively most associatively adv
associativt
In an associative way.

associativity associativities n
associativitet
(algebra) The condition of being associative.

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
formode antage
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ assumptions n
antagelse formodning
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
optagelse i himlen
The taking of a person up into heaven.
himmelfart
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.

assurance /əˈʃɔːɹəns/ /əˈʃɝəns/ /əˈʃʊəɹəns/ /əˈʃʊɹəns/ assurances n
forsikring
(insurance) Insurance; a contract for the payment of a sum on occasion of a certain event, as loss or death. Assurance is used in relation to life contingencies, and insurance in relation to other contingencies. It is called temporary assurance, in the time within which the contingent event must happen is limited.

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
sikre
(transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.
forsikre
(transitive, followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ astatines n
astat
A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ asterisks n
asterisk stjerne
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.

asteroid /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ asteroids n
asteroide planetoide småplanet
(astronomy) A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and a dwarf planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ asthmas asthmata n
astma
(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

asthma attack asthma attacks n
astmaanfald
(medicine) An incident wherein a person who suffers intermittent experiences of bronchioconstriction undergoes such an experience, usually with a sudden onset.

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ more asthmatic most asthmatic adj
astmatisk
Having the characteristics of asthma, as in an "asthmatic cough".

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ asthmatics n
astmatiker
A person who suffers from asthma.

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ astigmatisms n
astigmatisme
(optics) A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.
(pathology) A disorder of the vision, usually due to a misshapen cornea, such that light does not focus correctly on the retina causing a blurred image.

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
forbavse
To surprise greatly.

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ astonishments n
forbavselse
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
forbløffe
To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

astounded more astounded most astounded adj
forbløffet lamslået
Surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ adv
overskrævs
With one’s legs on either side.

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ astrolabes n
astrolabium
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.

astrologer /əˈstɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ astrologers n
astrolog
One who studies or practices astrology.

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more astrological most astrological adj
astrologisk
Of, or relating to astrology.

astrological sign astrological signs n
stjernetegn
(astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ astrologies n
astrologi
Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies. [from 14th c.]

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ astronauts n
astronaut
A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

astronomer /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mɚ/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ astronomers n
astronom
(astronomy) One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ more astronomical most astronomical adj
astronomisk
(not comparable, astronomy) Of or relating to astronomy.
(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.

astronomical unit astronomical units n
astronomisk enhed
(astronomy) 149,597,870,700 metres, the approximate mean distance from the Earth to the Sun (the semi-major axis of Earth's orbit), (symbol AU), used to measure distances in the solar system.

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ astronomies n
astronomi
The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

astrophysicist astrophysicists n
astrofysiker
One who studies astrophysics.

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
astrofysik
The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ astuter astutest adj
dreven kvik skarpsindig
Quickly and critically discerning.

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ asyla asylums n
asyl
A place of safety or refuge.

asylum seeker asylum seekers n
asylansøger
A person who has applied for asylum in a foreign country but has not yet been granted refugee status by that country.

asymmetric /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ more asymmetric most asymmetric adj
asymmetrisk
Not symmetric.

asymmetric warfare n
asymmetrisk krigsførelse

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ more asymmetrical most asymmetrical adj
asymmetrisk
Not symmetrical.

asymptomatic /ˌeɪsɪm(p)təˈmætɪk/ /ˌeɪˌsɪm(p)təˈmætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
asymptomatisk
(medicine) Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in a case which is subclinical.

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asynkron
Not synchronous; occurring at different times.

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
på
In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.
(indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker’s perspective.
til
In the direction of (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).

at a loss
rådvild
(idiomatic) Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability.

at a time
ad gangen
In a single, continuous period of time.
Simultaneously at each occurrence (of some action).

at all [ætˈoːɫ] [æˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰoːɫ] [əˈɾoːɫ] [əˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] adv
overhovedet i det hele taget
(idiom) Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, at any time or in any circumstance.

at all costs
for enhver pris
As an absolute imperative; sparing no effort or expense

at ease
rør
(military, marching) In a relaxed position with the feet apart rather than at attention.

at ease interjection
rør
A command to be at ease.

at first glance
ved første blik ved første øjekast
(modal) After only a superficial examination or review.

at home
hjemme
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.
(idiomatic) At ease; comfortable.
In the home of one's parents.

at least
mindst
(focus) At a minimum or lower limit.
i det mindste mindst
In any event; anyway.

at most
højst
At the most; at a maximum or upper limit.

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
på samme gang samtidig
At the same time; simultaneously; together.
på en gang straks
Immediately; now; right away.

at random
tilfældigt vilkårligt
Randomly, haphazardly.

at sea
til søs
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ sea.

at sign at signs n
snabel-a
The symbol @, most commonly used in e-mail addresses.

at sixes and sevens
i vildrede
(idiomatic, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) In a state of confusion.
(idiomatic, of people or groups) In a state of dispute or disagreement.

at the end of the day
til syvende og sidst når alt kommer til alt
(idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.

at the expense of
bekostning

at the moment
i øjeblikket p.t.
At this moment; right now.

at the ready
klar parat
(idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

at the same time
samtidigt
Simultaneously.

at the time
dengang
Back then, at the time referred to the specific time period, era, or time frame in the past.

at the top of one's lungs
af sine lungers fulde kraft

at the top of one's voice
af sine lungers fulde kraft

at this rate
fart tempo
If one continues at the current pace or with the current actions.

at times
til tider
(idiomatic) On occasion, sometimes.

at work
i arbejde
Working, in the process of doing work.

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ more atavistic most atavistic adj
atavistisk
(biology) Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.

atheism /ˈeɪ.θi.ɪ.zəm/ atheisms n
ateisme
(broadly) A lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.
(narrowly) Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ atheists n
ateist
(broadly) A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).
(narrowly) A person who is certain that no deities exist or who thinks that the existence of deities can be disproven.

atheistic more atheistic most atheistic adj
ateistisk
Of or relating to atheists or atheism.

atheophobia /ˌeɪθioʊˈfoʊbiə/ n
ateofobi
Fear or hatred of atheism or atheists.

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ atheroscleroses n
aterosklerose
(pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ athletes n
atlet
A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
sportsudøver
(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

athlete's foot n
fodsvamp
(disease) A fungal infection of the skin of the foot, usually between the toes, caused by pathogen fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, syn. Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
atletik friidræt
(sports, especially US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ atlantes atlases n
atlas
A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ atmospheres n
atmosfære
The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
The air in a particular place.
A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm), approximately the atmospheric pressure at sea level.

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ more atmospheric most atmospheric adj
atmosfærisk
Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

atmospheric pressure atmospheric pressures n
lufttryk atmosfæretryk atmosfærisk tryk
(physics, meteorology) The pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere above an area.

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ atolls n
atol
A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform.

atom /ˈætəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] atoms n
atom
(chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. [from 16th c.]
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]
(now generally regarded, _, figuratively) The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something. [from 17th c.]
(mathematics) A non-zero member of a partially ordered set that has only zero below it (assuming that the poset has a least element, its "zero"). [from 20th c.]

atomic bomb atomic bombs n
atombombe
(countable, military) A nuclear weapon that obtains its destructive energy from nuclear fission.

atomic clock atomic clocks n
atomur
An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium.

atomic mass atomic masses n
atommasse
(proscribed) atomic weight; the average mass of atoms of an element.

atomic nucleus atomic nuclei n
atomkerne
(physics) A nucleus of an atom; consisting of protons and neutrons, surrounded by an electron cloud.

atomic number atomic numbers n
atomnummer
(physics, chemistry) The number of protons in an atom. Symbol: Z

atomic pile atomic piles n
mile
(nuclear physics) An early nuclear reactor fueled by uranium and moderated with graphite.

atomic weight atomic weights n
atomvægt
(physics) Former term for the more specific relative atomic mass.
(physics) A term used to represent the mean relative atomic mass of an element in nature, as distinct from the relative atomic mass of a single isotope.

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ more atonal most atonal adj
atonal
(music) Lacking a tonal center or key.

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ [əˈtʰoʊ̯n] v
godtgøre sone
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ atria atriums n
atrium gårdhave
(architecture) A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.
atrium
(architecture) A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.
(biology) Any enclosed body cavity or chamber.
(palynology) A cavity inside a porate aperture of a pollen grain formed by the separation of the sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ more atrocious most atrocious adj
grusom
Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
oprørende
Offensive or heinous.
rædselsfuld
Very bad; abominable, disgusting.

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ atrocities n
grusomhed
(countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ atrophies n
atrofi
(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ attachments n
fogedforretning ta udlæg i udlæg
(legal) Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ attachés n
attaché
A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.

attack /əˈtæk/ attacks n
angreb
An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.
A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
anfald
(medicine) The sudden onset of a disease or condition.

attack /əˈtæk/ v
angribe overfalde
(transitive) To apply violent force to someone or something.
angribe
(transitive) To begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.

attack helicopter attack helicopters n
kamphelikopter
(military) An armed helicopter with the offensive capability of engaging ground targets such as enemy infantry, military vehicles, and fortifications. [from 1950s]

attack is the best form of defence proverb
angreb er det bedste forsvar det bedste forsvar er et angreb
In a battle or dispute, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ attackers n
angriber
Someone who attacks.
(soccer) One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ attempts n
forsøg
The action of trying at something. [1530]
attentat
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
forsøge prøve
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
giv agt
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ attentions n
opmærksomhed bevågenhed
(uncountable) Mental focus.
opmærksomhed
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
ADHD
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) A developmental disorder in which a person has difficulty to concentrate and a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity.

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ more attentive most attentive adj
opmærksom
Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

attenuation attenuations n
svækkelse
A gradual diminishing of strength.
(physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.

atter /ˈætə/ atters n
edder
(archaic, or, UK, _, dialectal) poisonous bodily fluid, especially venom of a venomous animal, such as a snake, dragon or other reptile; corrupt or morbid matter from the body, such as pus from a sore or wound; bitter substance, such as bile

attestation /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ attestations n
belæg
(linguistics, of a language, word, word form, or word meaning) An appearance in print or otherwise recorded on a permanent medium.

attic /ˈætɪk/ [ˈæɾɪk] attics n
loftsrum
The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.

attire /əˈtaɪɚ/ attires n
beklædning
(clothing) One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.

attire /əˈtaɪɚ/ v
klæde
(transitive) To clothe or adorn.

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ /ˌatɪˈt͡ʃud/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] attitudes n
holdning positur
The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
holdning attitude indstilling
(figurative) Disposition or state of mind.

atto- prefix
atto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−18 (short scale quintillionth or long scale trillionth). Symbol: a

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ [əˈtɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] [əˈt͡ʃɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] attractions n
seværdighed turistattraktion
The feeling of being attracted.

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ more attractive most attractive adj
attraktiv tiltrækkende
Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.
tiltrækkende tiltalende
Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ attributes n
attribut
A characteristic or quality of a thing.
(computing, object-oriented programming) An option or setting belonging to some object.

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ v
tilskrive
(transitive) To associate ownership or authorship of (something) to someone.

attribution /ˌæ.tɹɪˈbju.ʃən/ attributions n
tilskrivning
An explicit or formal acknowledgment of ownership or authorship.

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ more attributive most attributive adj
attributiv
Attributing; characterized by attributing; effecting attribution.

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ more atypical most atypical adj
atypisk
Not conforming to the normal type.

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ more auburn most auburn adj
kastanjebrun kastanjerød
Of a reddish-brown colour.

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ auburns n
kastanjebrun kastanjerød
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.

auction /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ auctions n
auktion
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

auction house auction houses n
auktionshus
A company that runs auctions.

auctioneer auctioneers n
auktionarius
An individual who conducts an auction on behalf of a vendor, accepting bids to find the best price for the vendor.

audacious /ɑˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ more audacious most audacious adj
dristig vågehalset
Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ more audible most audible adj
hørbar hørlig
Able to be heard.

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ audiences n
publikum publik
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc. [from 15th c.]
audiens
A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary. [from 16th c.]
læsere
The readership of a book or other written publication. [from 19th c.]
følgeskare
A following. [from 20th c.]

audio cassette audio cassettes n
kassettebånd
A cassette designed to hold recorded sound or music.

audio- prefix
audio- lyd-
sound

audiobook audiobooks n
lydbog
A recording, usually made available for sale, of a reading of the full text or of an abridgement of a book.

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɔdiˈɑlədʒi/ audiologies n
audiologi
An allied health profession pertaining to the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders.

audiotape audiotapes n
lydbånd
A magnetic tape that stores analog sound for later playback on a tape player.

audiotape v
bånde optage
(transitive) To record onto audiotape.

auditor /ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ auditors n
revisor
One who audits bookkeeping accounts.

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtoɹ.i.əm/ auditoria auditoriums n
auditorium
(in a theater, etc.) the space where the audience is located

augmented reality augmented realities n
forstærket virkelighed suppleret virkelighed udvidet virkelighed
(computing) The merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image in real time.

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] aunts n
moster tante faster
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ aurae auras auræ n
aura
(parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ aurorae auroras n
polarlys
An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

auspicious /ɑˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ more auspicious most auspicious adj
lovende
Of good omen; indicating future success.

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ austerities n
strenghed
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
stramhed
(obsolete) Sourness and harshness to the taste.

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ autarkies n
autarki
(uncountable) (A policy of) national economic self-sufficiency, aimed at ending reliance on foreign imports to sustain a domestic economy.

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ more authentic most authentic adj
autentisk
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
autentificere
(transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

authenticity /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/ /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi] [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi] authenticities n
autenticitet ægthed
The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ authors n
forfatter
The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
forfatte
(chiefly, US, sometimes, proscribed) To create a work as its author.

authoress /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ authoresses n
forfatterinde
(dated) A female author.

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more authoritarian most authoritarian adj
autoritær
Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

authorities n
myndighed
The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere
The bodies that enforce law and order or provide a public service

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ authorities n
myndighed autoritet
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.

authorization /ˌɔːθəɹaɪˈzeɪʃn/ authorizations n
autorisation
(uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɒθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
bemyndige autorisere befuldmægtige
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

authorship authorships n
forfatterskab
The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

autism /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ autisms n
autisme
(clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.
(clinical psychology, obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia.

autism spectrum n
autistisk spektrum
(psychology) The range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders, generally held to include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Also includes childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome.

autistic /ɑˈtɪs.tɪk/ /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ more autistic most autistic adj
autistisk
Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

autistic /ɑˈtɪs.tɪk/ /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ autistics n
autist
A person who has autism.

auto- /ˈɑ.tə-/ /ˈɔ.tə-/ /ˈɔː.tə-/ [ˈɑɾə-] [ˈɔɾə-] prefix
auto- selv-
Reflexive, regarding or to oneself.
auto-
Automatic.

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ more autobiographical most autobiographical adj
autobiografisk selvbiografisk
Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.

autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ autobiographies n
selvbiografi autobiografi
(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autobus /ˈɑtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)bʌs/ [ˈɑɾə-] [ˈɔɾə-] autobuses autobusses n
gruppetto
(by extension, cycle racing) A large group of cyclists who have fallen behind the peloton in a race.

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ more autocephalous most autocephalous adj
autokefal
(Christianity, of a church) Fully independent of the authority of any other church.

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ autocracies n
autokrati
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ autocrats n
autokrat
An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ autodidacts n
autodidakt
A self-taught person.

autofiction autofictions n
autofiktion

autofocus n
autofokus
(electronics, photography) A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡɹɑːf/ autographs n
autograf
A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
(by extension, colloquial) A person's signature used as a mark of formal approval.

autoimmune /ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːn/ adj
autoimmun
(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
automatisere
(ambitransitive) To replace or enhance human labor with machines.

automated /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɑ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɔ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] adj
automatiseret
Made automatic.
automatiseret automatisk
Done by machine.

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ automated teller machines n
pengeautomat hæveautomat
(banking) A device that provides bank customers with cash withdrawal and other services without the need for a human teller.

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] more automatic most automatic adj
automatisk
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
(of a firearm such as a machine gun) Firing continuously as long as the trigger is pressed until ammunition is exhausted.
automatisk mekanisk tankeløs
Done out of habit or without conscious thought.

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] automatics n
automatgear
A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.

automatic transmission automatic transmissions n
automatgear automatgearkasse
(automotive) A vehicle transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to vehicle speed and/or load, and does not require any driver input to manually change gears under normal driving conditions; an automatic gearbox.

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˈɔːtəˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] more automatically most automatically adv
automatisk
In an automatic manner.

automation /ˌɑː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃən] [ˌɔ.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃən] automations n
automatisering automatik
The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ automobiles n
bil automobil
(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

automorphic adj
automorf
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to automorphy or an automorphism.

automorphism automorphisms n
automorfi
(algebra) An isomorphism of a mathematical object or system of objects onto itself.

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ more autonomous most autonomous adj
autonom selvstyret
Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.
autonom selvstændig
Acting on one's own or independently; of a child, acting without being governed by parental or guardian rules.

autonomous okrug autonomous okrugs n
autonome okrug
In the Soviet Union and Russia, a territorial and administrative division of a krai or oblast, which grants a degree of administrative autonomy to an ethnic minority, usually located in large, remote areas with sparse populations.

autonomous vehicle autonomous vehicles n
førerløs bil
A vehicle that uses mechatronics, artificial intelligence and a multi-agent system to assist its human operator.

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ autonomies n
autonomi selvstyre
(government, countable) A self-governing country or region.

autopilot autopilots n
autopilot
(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

autoprotolysis autoprotolyses n
autoprotolyse
(chemistry) The autoionization of water (or similar compounds) in which a proton (hydrogen ion) is transferred to form a cation and an anion e.g. 2H2O => H3O+ + OH-

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ autopsies n
obduktion autopsi
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ autotomies n
autotomi
(chiefly, _, zoology) The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] autumns n
efterår høst
Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
(fashion) A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.

autumn foliage autumn foliages n
høstfarver
The brightly colored leaves of deciduous trees that appear in the autumn.

autumnal equinox autumnal equinoxes n
efterårsjævndøgn
(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting away from the observer, taking place in September in the northern hemisphere and March in the southern hemisphere.

auxiliary language auxiliary languages n
hjælpesprog
Short for international auxiliary language.

auxiliary verb /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ auxiliary verbs n
hjælpeverbum hjælpeudsagnsord
(grammar) A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] availabilities n
tilgængelighed
(chiefly, uncountable) The quality of being available.

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ more available most available adj
tilgængelig
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
Readily obtainable.

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ avalanches n
lavine sneskred
A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
jordskred lavine
A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/ /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /əˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /əˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˈæ.vn̩t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌæ.vɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌæ.vɑ̃ˈɡɑːd/ /ˌæˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ avant-gardes n
avantgarde
Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
hævne
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
(transitive, archaic) To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.

aventurine /əˈvɛn.tjʊə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃəˌɹin/ aventurines n
aventurin
(mineral, by extension) A variety of translucent quartz, spangled throughout with scales of yellow mica.

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ avenues n
allé avenue
The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ more average most average adj
gennemsnitlig
(not comparable) Constituting or relating to the average.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ averages n
gennemsnit middelværdi
(mathematics) The arithmetic mean.

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɜːʒən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ aversions n
aversion modvilje
Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.

aviary /ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/ /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ aviaries n
fuglehus
A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse. [from 16th c.]

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ aviations n
luftfart
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

aviation fuel aviation fuels n
flybrændstof
Any fuel used to power aircraft, such as avgas or jet fuel.

aviator aviators n
pilot
An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] avocadoes avocados n
avocado avokado
The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.
The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
sky som pesten
(simile) To evade or shun, if at all possible.

avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/ avoidances n
undgåelse
(obsolete) The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.

avoidant personality disorder avoidant personality disorders n
ængstelig personlighedsforstyrrelse ængstelig personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by an irrational fear of rejection and anxiety in social situations.

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
vedkende
(transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ more avuncular most avuncular adj
faderlig onkelaktig
In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
venlig godhjertet
(by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

await /əˈweɪt/ v
afvente
(transitive) To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for.
(transitive, intransitive) To serve or attend; to wait on, wait upon.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] adj
vågen
Not asleep; conscious.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] v
vågne
(intransitive) To become conscious after having slept.
vågne vække
(transitive) To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.
(transitive) To excite or to stir up something latent.

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
vække
(transitive) To cause to become awake.
(transitive, figurative) To cause to become aware.
vågne
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; awake.
(transitive, figurative) To bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ awakenings n
opvågning
(figurative) Being roused into action or activity.
opvågning vækkelse
The act of becoming aware of something.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ awards n
pris udmærkelse
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
uddele
(transitive) To give (an award).
(transitive) To give (a person) an award.

awash /əˈwɒʃ/ more awash most awash adj
overskyllet
Washed by the waves or tide (of a rock or strip of shore, or of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it); covered with water.

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
væk
From a place, hence.

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
åndsfraværende
(idiomatic) Synonym of lost in thought; distracted or daydreaming.

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ awes n
ærefrygt
A feeling of fear and reverence.
A feeling of amazement.

awesome /ˈɑ.səm/ /ˈɔ.səm/ /ˈɔː.səm/ awesomer awesomest more awesome most awesome adj
frygtelig imponerende
Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]
enestående fantastisk grum
(colloquial, North America, Australia) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ awkwarder awkwardest more awkward most awkward adj
akavet
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ awls n
syl
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

awm awms n
ahme ame

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ awnings n
markise
A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.

axe /æks/ axes n
økse
A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
økse stridsøkse
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

axial /ˈæk.si.əl/ /ˈæk.sɪ.əl/ more axial most axial adj
aksial
(anatomy) Belonging to the axis of the body, or to the axis of any appendage or organ

axiom /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ axiomata axioms n
aksiom
(philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ axes axiis n
akse
(geometry) An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
(mathematics) A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)

axis of symmetry axes of symmetry n
symmetriakse
(geometry) Any of one or more lines about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axle /ˈæksəl/ axles n
aksel
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
akse
(geometry, astronomy, archaic) An axis.

axle load axle loads n
aksellast
(transport, rail) the total weight, including load carried, transferred by one axle and its wheels to a road or railway surface. This is especially important in relation to what weight road and railway structures can carry, bridges in particular.

aye /aɪ/ interjection
javel
yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ aye-ayes n
aye aye
The lemur Daubentonia madagascariensis, a solitary nocturnal quadruped found in Madagascar and remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, and rodent-like incisor teeth.

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ azaleas n
azalea
A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.

azure /əˈz(j)ʊə(ɹ)/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈzʊɹ/ /əˈʒʊə(ɹ)/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæz.jʊɹ/ /ˈæzjʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ /ˈæʒjʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈæʒjʊə/ /ˈæʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈæʒʊə(ɹ)/ adj
blå azurblå
Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky.

azure /əˈz(j)ʊə(ɹ)/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈzʊɹ/ /əˈʒʊə(ɹ)/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæz.jʊɹ/ /ˈæzjʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ /ˈæʒjʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈæʒjʊə/ /ˈæʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈæʒʊə(ɹ)/ azures n
azurblå
(countable, and, uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour.

b. adj
f.
Abbreviation of born.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] interjection
mæh mæ
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry of a sheep.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
bræge
To make the characteristic cry of a sheep.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə)l/ babbles n
bavl pladder
Idle talk; senseless prattle
mumlen pludren
Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.
pludren
A sound like that of water gently flowing around obstructions.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə)l/ v
mumle pludre
(intransitive) To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds
bavle vrøvle
(intransitive) To talk incoherently; to utter meaningless words.
sludre bavle plapre røbe vrøvle ævle
(intransitive) To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
mumle
(intransitive) To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.
vrøvle
(transitive) To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat words or sounds in a childish way without understanding.

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ baboons n
bavian
An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(colloquial, derogatory) A foolish or boorish person.

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ babies n
baby spædbarn
A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
A very young human, even if not yet born.
unge
Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.
pattebarn
A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
benjamin yngstemand
The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.

baby blue more baby blue most baby blue adj
babyblå
Of a pale blue color.

baby boom baby booms n
babyboom
(singulare tantum) The increase in the birth rate following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

baby bottle baby bottles n
sutteflaske
A bottle equipped with a teat, used for bottlefeeding infants.

baby corn baby corns n
babymajs
Young ears of maize/corn, especially those immature enough to be eaten whole as a vegetable.

baby doll baby dolls n
babydukke
A child's doll designed to look like a baby.
babydoll
A style of women's nightdress.

baby face /ˈbeɪbi ˌfeɪs/ /ˈbeɪbɪ feɪs/ baby faces n
babyface
A face, often chubby, resembling that of a baby; a youthful face.
(professional wrestling, slang) A headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits and who is regarded as a "good guy", especially one who is handsome and well-conditioned.

baby food baby foods n
babymad
A food designed for babies, usually of very soft consistency.

baby hatch baby hatches n
babyluge
A place where a person (typically the mother) can bring a baby to abandon it so that somebody else can find and care for it.

baby monitor baby monitors n
babyalarm
An intercom system that enables a person to remotely detect sounds of distress from a baby; a baby alarm.

baby oil baby oils n
babyolie

baby pink adj
babylyserød
Of a pale pink colour.

baby powder baby powders n
babypudder
An astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic purposes.

baby talk n
babysnak
(linguistics) The form of speech used by adults in talking to very young children.

babysit /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ v
babysitte passe børn
(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ babysitters n
babysitter aftenvagt barnepige
A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.

babysitting babysittings n
babysitning babysitting
The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents or guardians.

baccarat /bɑːkəˈɹɑː/ /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ /ˈbɑːkəɹɑː/ n
baccarat
(card games) A card game resembling chemin de fer with many forms - usually entailing the player(s) betting against two or three hands dealt - also bearing some similarities to blackjack.

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ bachelors n
bachelor bachelorgrad
The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree.
Someone who has achieved a bachelor's degree.
ungkarl
(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

bachelor party bachelor parties n
polterabend
(US, Canada, South Africa) A party held for a man who is about to be married, normally attended only by male friends and relatives.

bachelor's degree bachelor's degrees n
bachelor bachelorgrad
The first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges; a baccalaureate.

bachelorette party bachelorette parties n
polterabend
(US, Canada) A party held for a woman who is about to be married.

bacillophobia n
bacilleskræk bacilskræk
The fear of microbes.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] further back furthest back adv
tilbage
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
In a manner that impedes.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] backs n
ryg bagside
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
bagside
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.

back and forth adv
frem og tilbage
From one place to another and back again.

back at you
i lige måde lige over
(idiomatic, US) Used to return a greeting or insult.

back door back doors n
bagdør
A subsidiary entrance to a building or house at its rear, normally away from the street.
A means of access, often secret and unprotected, to something.
(computer security) A secret means of access to a program or system.
(automotive) A rear side door of a car, or at the back of a van.

back garden back gardens n
baghave
A garden at the rear of a property.

back matter n
bagtekst
The parts of a book that appear after the main portion of the body text.

back seat back seats n
bagsæde
Any of the seats in the rear of a vehicle.

back street back streets n
baggade
A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.

back to front adj
bagvendt omvendt
Reversed, with the back now at the front.

back to the wall backs to the wall n
med ryggen mod muren
(idiomatic) A very difficult situation with no beneficial options available for action.

back vowel back vowels n
bagtungevokal
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth, such as /uː/ in rule or /əʊ/ in pole.

back-formation back-formations n
subtraktionsdannelse
(uncountable, linguistics) The process by which a new word is formed from an older word by interpreting the former as a derivative of the latter, often by removing a morpheme (real or perceived) from the older word, such as the verb burgle, formed by removing -ar (perceived as an agent-noun suffix) from burglar.

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ backbones n
rygrad
The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
(figuratively) Courage, fortitude, or strength.
basis fundament
(figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.

backburn backburns n
modbrand
A controlled burn, lit in the path of a wildfire, in order to deprive it of combustible material.

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ [ˈbæk.d͡ʒɹɑp] backdrops n
bagtæppe
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈbækfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
give bagslag
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ backgammons n
backgammon
A board game for two players in which each has 15 stones which move between 24 triangular points according to the roll of a pair of dice; the object is to move all of one's pieces around, and bear them off the board.

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ backgrounds n
baggrund
One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.

background radiation background radiations n
baggrundsstråling
ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment.

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ backhoes n
rendegraver
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket. The tractor combines a front-end loader/loader (component) and an excavator/digger (component).

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ backlashes n
reaktion
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
protestreaktion reaktion
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
spil
(mechanics) The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).Wagon wheel structure showing felk

backless /ˈbækləs/ adj
rygløs
Having no back, especially where one would be expected, as with a chair or a dress.
(of a person) Having the back uncovered, showing the skin.

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ backlogs n
fond reserve
A reserve source or supply.
efterslæb pukkel
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ backpacks n
rygsæk
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

backpacker backpackers n
rygsækturist backpacker rygsækrejsende
A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.

backrest /ˈbækˌɹɛst/ backrests n
ryglæn
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ backsides n
bagside
The back side of an estate: the backyard and outbuildings behind a main house, especially (UK, _, dialect, euphemism) an outhouse.
The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:
numse bagdel
(euphemism) A person's buttocks.

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ v
gå tilbage
To retrace one's steps.

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ backups n
sikkerhedskopi
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adj
bagudrettet bagvendt efter efterbliven omvendt

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adv
baglænges baglæns

backward compatible /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] backward compatible adj
baglæns kompatibel
(software) Capable of interoperating with older systems.

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ backyards n
baggård baghave
(AU, Canadian, NZ, US) A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ bacons n
flæsk bacon
Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig.

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹiəɫ] adj
bakteriel
(microbiology) Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

bacteriological adj
bakteriologisk
Of or pertaining to bacteriology.

bacteriologist /bækˌtɪəɹiˈɒlədʒɪst/ bacteriologists n
bakteriolog
A microbiologist whose speciality is bacteriology.

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ bacteriologies n
bakteriologi
(biology, microbiology) The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪd͡ʒ/ bacteriophages n
bakteriofag
(microbiology, virology) A virus that specifically infects bacteria.

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ bacteria bacteriums n
bakterie
(microbiology) A single-celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ badder baddest more bad most bad worse worst adj
dårlig skod
Unfavorable; negative; not good.
dårlig
Not suitable or fitting.
Not appropriate, of manners etc.
Faulty; not functional.
(of breath) Malodorous; foul.
dårlig ubehagelig
Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.
ond slet slem
(sometimes, childish) Evil; wicked.

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ interjection
fy
Used to scold a misbehaving child or pet.

bad breath bad breaths n
dårlig ånde
(medicine, dentistry, informal) Breath that produces an unpleasant or foul-smelling odor when exhaled.

bad luck n
uheld
(uncountable) An undesirable turn of events (such as an accident); misfortune.

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ badasses n
badass
(US, sometimes considered, vulgar, slang, negative connotation) A belligerent or mean person; a person with an unpleasantly extreme appearance, attitudes, or behavior.

baddie /ˈbædi/ baddies n
skurk
(informal) A person of bad character, especially in a work of fiction.

badge /bæd͡ʒ/ badges n
emblem mærke
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
Something characteristic; a mark; a token.
(heraldry) A distinctive mark worn by servants, retainers, and followers of royalty or nobility, who, being beneath the rank of gentlemen, have no right to armorial bearings.

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ badgers n
grævling
Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).

badlands /ˈbæd.lændz/ badlands n
badland
(geomorphology) An arid terrain characterized by severe erosion of sedimentary rocks.

badly /ˈbæd.li/ worse worst adv
dårligt
In a bad manner.

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ badmintons n
badminton
(uncountable) A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.

badminton court badminton courts n
badmintonbane
(sports) an indoor court on which the game of badminton is played.

badminton player badminton players n
badmintonspiller
A person who plays badminton, especially professionally.

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ bags n
pose
A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.
sæk
(derogatory) An ugly woman.
taske bærepose sæk
(countable, uncountable) In certain phrases: money.

bag of nerves bags of nerves n
nervebundt
(informal) A very nervous person.

bag snatcher bag snatchers n
tasketyv
(UK, Australia) A thief who snatches a handbag, shoulder bag, rucksack, etc., from the person carrying it.

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbaɡ.ɫ̩] [ˈbeɪ.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbeː.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbɛː.ɡɫ̩] bagels n
bagel
A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.

baggage carousel baggage carousels n
bagagebånd
A machine that delivers checked luggage to the passengers at the baggage claim area at their final destination. The luggage rotates in the carousel until it is picked up.

baggage claim baggage claims n
bagageudlevering
(US) The designated location for receiving checked luggage, such as the baggage carousels at an airport.

baggage handler baggage handlers n
bagageportør

bagpiper /ˈbæɡ.paɪ.pɚ/ bagpipers n
sækkepibespiller
One who plays the bagpipes.

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
sækkepibe
A musical wind instrument possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces sound using air from a reservoir to vibrate enclosed reeds.

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ baguettes n
flute
A variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.

baiji /ˈbaɪd͡ʒi/ baiji baijis n
kinesisk floddelfin
A freshwater dolphin (†Lipotes vexillifer), only found in the Yangtze River, and declared functionally extinct in 2006.

bail /beɪ(ə)l/ bails n
kaution
(uncountable) Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
løsladelse mod kaution
(legal, UK) Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
kautionist
(legal, UK) The person providing such payment.

bain-marie /ˌbænməˈriː/ bains-marie n
vandbad
(cooking) A large pan containing hot water, into which other smaller pans are set in order to cook food slowly, or to keep food warm.

bairn /bern/ /bɛrn/ /ˈbaːn/ /ˈbɛən/ /ˈbɛəɹn/ /ˈbɛəʁn/ /ˈbɛɚn/ /ˈbɛːn/ bairns n
barn
(Scotland, and parts of, _, Northern England) A child or baby.

bait /beɪt/ baits n
agn madding
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

bake /beɪk/ v
bage
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ditransitive, with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).
(intransitive, with baked thing as subject) To be cooked in an oven.
tørre
(transitive) To dry by heat.

baked beans n
hvide bønner i tomatsauce
A food consisting of beans baked or stewed in a usually tomato-based sauce.

baked good baked goods n
bagelse
(usually, in the plural) An item or class of items with a flour as a main ingredient, prepared by baking.

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ bakers n
bager
A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.

baker's dozen /ˌbeɪkəz ˈdʌzən/ /ˌbeɪkəɹz ˈdʌzən/ [- ˈdʌzn̩] [ˌbeɪkɚz ˈdʌzn̩] baker's dozens bakers' dozens n
bagerdusin
(idiomatic) Thirteen; a group of thirteen. [from 1590s]

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ bakeries n
bageri bager
A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.

bakfiets /ˈbækfiːts/ /ˈbækfiːtsən/ /ˈbækˌfits/ /ˈbækˌfitsən/ /ˈbɑk-/ bakfietsen bakfietses n
christianiacykel ladcykel
(cycling, originally in the Netherlands) A bicycle or tricycle with a long wheelbase between the front wheel and handlebars holding a large box, originally used solely to transport goods but now also commonly for carrying young children.

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ bakings n
bagning
An action in which something is baked.

baking powder baking powders n
bagepulver
A dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released.

baking soda baking sodas n
natron
Sodium bicarbonate.

baking tray baking trays n
bageplade bradepande
(cookware) An oven-proof metal tray used to hold foods in the oven.

baklava /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ baklavas n
baklava
A sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry. [since c. 1650; modern spelling since 1800s]

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ balaclavas n
elefanthue
A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ balalaikas balalaiki n
balalajka
A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.

balance /ˈbæləns/ balances n
ligevægt
(uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
afvejning
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
balance
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
balance saldo
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

balance beam balance beams n
bom
(gymnastics) A gymnastics apparatus, a narrow wooden rail used in artistic (athletic) gymnastics.

balance of payments balances of payments n
betalingsbalance
A measure of all flows of money into and out of a country including payments for goods and services and capital flows.

balance of power balances of power n
magtbalance
(politics, government) A situation of equilibrium in which no country is powerful enough to control, or threaten the interests of, the others.

balance of trade balances of trade n
handelsbalance
(economics, trade) The difference between the monetary value of exports and imports in an economy over a certain period of time.

balance sheet balance sheets n
balance
(accounting) A summary of a person's or organization's assets, liabilities and equity as of a specific date.

balconette balconettes n
fransk altan
(architecture) A false balcony, or railing at the outer plane of a window-opening reaching to the floor, and resembling a balcony when the window is open.

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ balconies n
balkon altan
(architectural element) An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] balder baldest adj
skaldet
Having no hair, fur or feathers.
nedslidt
Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.

bald spot bald spots n
måne
An area on the head which, due to hair loss, has little or no hair.

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/ baldacchins n
baldakin
(countable) A canopy suspended over an altar or throne, originally made of this fabric; a ciborium.

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ balls n
bal
A formal dance.
bold kugle
(printing, historical) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.

ball bearing ball bearings n
kugleleje
(loosely, often) An individual spherical ball, usually made of steel or other hard material, suitable for use in a ball-based rolling element bearing. In precise usage, each such ball is called a bearing ball or simply ball, and the entire bearing is called the ball bearing.

ball boy ball boys n
bolddreng
(sports) A person, usually male, responsible for retrieving balls from the area of play, and returning them to the players.

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ ball games n
boldspil
A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

ball lightning ball lightnings n
kuglelyn
A short-lived glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air and thought to consist of ionized gas associated with thunderstorms.

ball-and-socket joint ball-and-socket joints n
kugleled
A joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center. Examples include the human shoulder joint and the balljoints of some automotive suspensions.

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ ballads n
ballade
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ ballasts n
ballast
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ ballerinas ballerine n
ballerina
(commonly) A female ballet dancer.
ballerina balletdanser solodanser
(less common, non-standard) A male ballet dancer; Synonym of ballerino
primaballerina
Ellipsis of prima ballerina. The star female ballet performer in the company.

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ ballets n
ballet
(dances) A classical form of dance.
A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.

ballet flat ballet flats n
balletsko
A type of women's flat with a very low heel, thin sole, and round toe.

ballgown /ˈbɔːl.ɡaʊn/ v
balkjole
(intransitive, UK, live action, _, RPG) To roleplay romance as part of a roleplaying game.

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ more ballistic most ballistic adj
ballistisk
(not comparable) Of or relating to ballistics.

ballistic missile ballistic missiles n
ballistisk missil
(military, rocketry) A missile that is initially guided, but then follows a ballistic (freely falling) trajectory.

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
ballistik
(physics) The science of objects that predominantly fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of their flight, as of bullets or missiles or rockets.

balloon /bəˈlun/ /bəˈluːn/ balloons n
ballon
An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.
(medicine) A sac inserted into part of the body for therapeutic reasons; such as angioplasty.
luftballon ballon
Such an object designed to transport people or equipment through the air.

ballot /ˈbælət/ ballots n
afstemning
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

ballot box ballot boxes n
stemmeboks stemmeurne valgurne
A sealed box with a slit, into which a voter puts a completed voting slip.

ballot paper ballot papers n
stemmeseddel
A voting form; the paper upon which a vote is cast during a ballot.

ballpoint pen ballpoint pens n
kuglepen
A pen, similar in size and shape to a pencil, having an internal chamber filled with a viscous, quick-drying ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a metal sphere (around 0.7 mm to 1 mm in diameter).

ballroom /ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ /ˈbɔːlɹʊm/ ballrooms n
balsal dansesal
A large room used for dancing and banquets.

balls /bɑlz/ /bɔːlz/ n
nosser
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness.

balmy /ˈbɑlmi/ /ˈbɑmi/ /ˈbɑː.mi/ /ˈbɔmi/ balmier balmiest adj
balsamisk
Soothing or fragrant.
Of weather, mild and pleasant.

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ balsams n
balsam
(chiefly, UK) A soothing ointment.
balsamin
A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.

balun baluns n
balun
An electronic device for connecting a balanced transmission line to an unbalanced one.

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ balusters n
baluster
(architecture) A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ balustrades n
balustrade
A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ /ˈbambu/ bamboos n
bambus
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
(slang) A didgeridoo.

bamboo shoot bamboo shoots n
bambusskud
(chiefly, in the plural) The edible shoot of any of several species of bamboo (especially of the genera Dendrocalamus and Phyllostachys), cooked and eaten as a vegetable in Chinese and similar cuisine.

ban /bæn/ /bæːn/ [beən] [bɛən] bans n
forbud
Prohibition.

ban /bæn/ /bæːn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
forbyde
(transitive) To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ banaler banalest more banal most banal adj
banal
Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
(uncommon, historical) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ bananas n
banan
(North America, UK, Ireland) In particular, the sweet, yellow fruit of the Cavendish banana cultivar, which may be eaten raw, as distinct from e.g. a plantain for cooking.
An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin. [from 1597]
The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas, a plant of the genus Musa (but sometimes also including plants from Ensete), which has large, elongated leaves. [from 1697]

banana boat banana boats n
bananbåd
(nautical) An inflatable recreational boat meant for towing, often yellow and banana-shaped.

banana peel banana peels n
bananskræl bananskal
(Canadian, US, Philippines) The several outermost layers of a banana, especially once removed from the rest of the banana, which may be slippery if stepped on. (This sense is a translation hub.)

banana republic banana republics n
bananrepublik bananstat
(politics, idiom, pejorative) A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ banana splits n
banana split
A dessert or sundae containing a banana cut in half lengthwise (split), ice cream and various toppings which may include sauces, nuts or fruit.

bananaquit bananaquits n
banansmutte
A nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, thought to be related to the Darwin's finches and the grassquits.

band /bænd/ [beənd] bands n
band
A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of colour, or of brickwork.
(physics) A part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
A group of people loosely united for a common purpose, e.g., a band of thieves.
(Canada) A group of aboriginals that has official recognition as an organized unit by the federal government of Canada.

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ band-aids n
plaster hæfteplaster
(Australia, North America, Philippines) An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound.

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ bandages n
bandage
A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ v
bandagere forbinde
To apply a bandage to something.

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ bandicoots n
punggrævling
Any of various small Australian marsupials with distinctive long snouts, of the family Peramelidae (with the exception of genus Macrotis, called bilbies).

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ bandits banditti n
bandit
One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.
An outlaw.

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə/ /ˌbændəˈlɪɹ/ bandoliers n
bandoler
An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ bandwidths n
båndbredde
(of a signal) The width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit.
(networking, informal) The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.

bandy /ˈbændi/ bandies n
bandy
(sports, uncountable) A winter sport played on ice, from which ice hockey developed.

bane /beɪn/ banes n
bane
A cause of misery or death.

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
bang
A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ bangs n
brag knald
A sudden percussive noise.
A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
An explosion.

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
brage knalde
(intransitive) To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.
knalde
(slang, ambitransitive, vulgar) To engage in sexual intercourse.

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ n
pandehår
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ banjoes banjos n
banjo
A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] banks n
bred
(hydrology) An edge of river, lake, or other watercourse.
batteri række
A row or panel of items stored or grouped together.
bank bankfilial
(countable) A branch office of such an institution.
banke bank
(nautical, hydrology) An elevation, or rising ground, under the sea; a shallow area of shifting sand, gravel, mud, and so forth (for example, a sandbank or mudbank).
vold bank
(geography) A slope of earth, sand, etc.; an embankment.
-bank bank
(countable, mostly, in combination) A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.

bank account bank accounts n
bankkonto
A fund, held by a bank in a contractual arrangement between the bank and the owner of the fund, a customer of the bank, into which they can deposit and from which they can withdraw money.

bank card bank cards n
hævekort
(banking) A card issued by a bank, which may entitle the holder to a variety of services similar to that of a credit card or debit card, or allow withdrawal of cash from ATMs.

bank robber bank robbers n
bankrøver
One who robs or steals from a bank.

bank robbery bank robberies n
bankrøveri
The act of stealing money from a bank.

bank statement bank statements n
kontouddrag kontoudskrift kontoudtog
A communication from a bank to a person holding an account in that bank, usually issued monthly, detailing the value of the holdings in that account and the effects of all transactions occurring with respect to that account.

bankbook /ˈbæŋkˌbʊk/ bankbooks n
bankbog
passbook, chequebook
(transferred sense) wealth

banked slalom banked slaloms n
banked slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ bankers n
bankier
One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc.

banknote /ˈbæŋknəʊt/ banknotes n
pengeseddel
A piece of currency made of paper or polymer. [from 18th c.]

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ more bankrupt most bankrupt adj
bankerot fallit konkurs
Having been legally declared insolvent.

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋ.kɹap(t).si/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌp(t).si/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ [ˈbɛːŋk.ɹʌp(t).si] bankruptcies n
bankerot konkurs betalingsstandsning fallit
(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ adj
fremragende
Exceptional; very good.

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ banners n
banner
A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.
(by extension) The military unit under such a flag or standard.
Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.
A large piece of cloth with a slogan, motto, or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession or suspended in some conspicuous place.
banner bannerreklame
(Internet, television) A type of advertisement on a web page or on television, usually taking the form of a graphic or animation above or alongside the content.
rytterfane standart
(heraldry) The principal standard of a knight.

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ banquets n
banket middag
A large celebratory meal; a feast.

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ /ˈbænʃiː/ banshees n
bansheen
(Scotland, Ireland, , folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.

baobab /ˈbaʊbæb/ /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)bab/ baobabs n
baobab abebrødtræ baobabtræ
A tree, Adansonia digitata, native to tropical Africa, having a broad swollen trunk and edible gourd-like hanging fruits.

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ baptisms n
dåb
(Christianity) A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

baptism of fire baptisms of fire n
ilddåb
(figuratively, military) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat

baptismal font /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ baptismal fonts n
døbefont
(Christianity) A large basin used for baptism in or near a church.

baptistry baptistries n
dåbskapel
(Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ [bap.ˈtajz] [ˈbæp.tajz] v
døbe
(Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] bars n
bom bjælke stang
A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
bar
A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
bjælke stang
(countable, uncountable, metallurgy) A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is 1⁄4 inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
-bar -plade blok
A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.
felt linje stang
A long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder, especially as used in a bar code or a bar chart.
bar kro
(mathematics) The sign indicating that the characteristic of a logarithm is negative, conventionally placed above the digit(s) to show that it applies to the characteristic only and not to the mantissa.
bar bardisk
The counter of such premises.
barskab hjemmebar
A counter, or simply a cabinet, from which alcoholic drinks are served in a private house or a hotel room.
forbud
An official order or pronouncement that prohibits some activity.
advokatsamfund
(law, metonym, "the Bar", "the bar") Collectively, lawyers or the legal profession; specifically applied to barristers in some countries, but including all lawyers in others.
bar sandbanke banke kro
(music) A vertical line across a musical staff dividing written music into sections, typically of equal durational value.
barre
(sports) A horizontal pole that must be crossed in the high jump and pole vault.
sandbanke banke
(geography, nautical, hydrology) A ridge or succession of ridges of sand or other substance; especially:

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] barred v
bar sandbanke -bar -plade advokatsamfund banke
(transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
sandbanke advokatsamfund banke barre forbyde
(transitive) To prohibit.
bom sandbanke advokatsamfund afspærre banke barre
(transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
bar bom sandbanke banke barre bjælke
To imprint or paint with bars, to stripe.

bar chart bar charts n
søjlediagram
A graph in the form of boxes of different heights, with each box representing a different value or category of data, and the heights representing frequencies.

bar-headed goose bar-headed geese n
indisk gås
A species of goose (Anser indicus)

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbarisk
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ barbarians n
barbar
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; usually associated with senseless violence and self-harm or other such shows of brute force and lack of mental faculty.
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ more barbaric most barbaric adj
barbarisk
of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ barbecues n
barbecue
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.

barbecue sauce /- sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ barbecue sauces n
barbecuesovs
A fruity, tangy, usually brown sauce, typically consisting of a vinegar or tomato base with spices and sweeteners, used as a basting sauce, marinade, or condiment, especially for barbecued meat.

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] barbed wires n
pigtråd
Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ barbers n
barber
A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.

barbershop barbershops n
barbersalon frisørsalon
(countable) The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ barbiturates n
barbiturat
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

barcode /ˈbɑɹkoʊd/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ barcodes n
stregkode
Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology.

barcode reader barcode readers n
stregkodelæser stregkodescanner
(computing) An electronic device that can read and output printed barcodes to a computer.

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ bards n
barde
A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ barer barest adj
bar
Naked, uncovered.

bare-breasted adj
barbrystet
(chiefly, of a woman) Having the breasts and nipples exposed, often implying a less salacious atmosphere than topless.

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
barfodet
Wearing nothing on the feet.

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ barges n
pram
A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

barista /baˈɹis.ta/ /baˈɾis.ta/ /bəˈɹis.tə/ /bəˈɹiːs.tə/ /bəˈɹɪs.tə/ baristas baristi n
barista
A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

baritone /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.təʊn/ baritones n
baryton
The male voice between tenor and bass.
A person, instrument, or group that performs in the range between tenor and bass.

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ bariums n
barium
The chemical element (symbol Ba) with an atomic number of 56. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barks n
gøen
The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
bark
(countable, uncountable) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
bark fartøj
(obsolete) A small sailing vessel, e.g. a pinnace or a fishing smack; a rowing boat or barge.
bark
(watercraft) A vessel, typically with three (or more) masts, with the foremasts (or fore- and mainmasts) square-rigged, and mizzenmast schooner-rigged.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
gø bjæffe
(intransitive) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
afbarke
To strip the bark from; to peel.
gø bjæffe råbe op
(intransitive) To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
skrubbe
To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
bjæffe råbe
(transitive) To speak sharply.
tække
To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark.

bark beetle bark beetles n
barkbille

bark up the wrong tree v
gå galt i byen tage fejl være på vildspor
(idiomatic) To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ barleys n
byg
A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

barn [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] barns n
lade stald
(agriculture) A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ barn owls n
slørugle
An owl of the species Tyto alba, often having a white face and commonly found in barns and other farm buildings.

barn swallow barn swallows n
landsvale forstuesvale
Hirundo rustica, the most widespread species of swallow in the world; a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

barnacle goose barnacle geese n
bramgås
A black and white species of bird within the family Anatidae from the northern hemisphere, Branta leucopsis.

barometer /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] barometers n
barometer
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ barons n
baron
A baron of beef, a cut made up of a double sirloin.

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ baronesses n
baronesse
A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ baronies n
baroni
The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

baroque /bæˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹoʊk/ baroquer baroquest adj
barok
Ornate, intricate, decorated, laden with detail.

baroque organ baroque organs n
barokorgel
(music) a pipe organ dating from or built to the specifications of the Baroque period at the time of J.S. Bach

barque /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barques n
bark
A sailing vessel of three or more masts, with all masts but the sternmost square-rigged, the sternmost being fore-and-aft-rigged

barquentine barquentines n
barkentine
(nautical) A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ barracks n
kaserne
(military, chiefly, in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
barak
(US) A (structure with a) movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.

barracks emperor /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈbɛ-/ barracks emperors n
soldaterkejser
(Ancient Rome, historical) An emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of the army.

barre chord barre chords n
barregreb
(music) A guitar chord played by pressing down multiple strings on the fretboard.

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ /ˈbɛɹəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] barrels n
tønde fad
(countable) A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends (heads). Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
løb
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.

barrel organ barrel organs n
lirekasse
A musical instrument in which air from a bellows is admitted to a set of pipes by means of pins inserted into a revolving barrel (typically turned by a crank), originating in France.

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ barricades n
barrikade
A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ barriers n
barriere afspærring
A structure that bars passage.
barriere forhindring
An obstacle or impediment.
grænse
A boundary or limit.

barrier reef barrier reefs n
barriererev
A reef separated from the adjacent coast by a channel or lagoon.

barrow /ˈbæ.ɹəʊ/ /ˈbæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɚ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɹ.oʊ/ barrows n
trillebør trækvogn
(British) A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
galt
(obsolete, _, except in scientific use and in some dialects) A castrated boar.
dysse gravhøj kæmpehøj stendysse
A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ bartenders n
bartender barmand barpige
One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] barters n
byttehandel tuskhandel
An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ baryons n
baryon
(particle) A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

baryonic adj
baryonisk
Of, pertaining to, or composed of baryons.

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ basalts n
basalt
(mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

basaltic adj
basaltisk
Of or pertaining to basalt.

bascule bridge bascule bridges n
klapbro
A movable bridge consisting of one or two opening leaves equipped with balancing and stabilizing counterweights that ease and speed up their operation.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ baser basest more base most base adj
uædel
(of a metal) Not considered precious or noble.
Alloyed with inferior metal; debased.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ bases n
base
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
(biology, biochemistry) A nucleotide's nucleobase in the context of a DNA or RNA biopolymer.
hovedkvarter
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
basis
(architecture) The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
basis base
(electronics) The name of the controlling terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
skjoldfod
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace..)
grundtal
(mathematics) A number raised to the power of an exponent.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
basere
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

base year base years n
basisår
(statistics, economics) a year chosen for comparison with other years, in statistical analysis and various indices, such as a price index. It usually has an arbitrary value of 100 to make percentage comparisons easier. A new base year can be chosen as the years progress.

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ baseballs n
baseball
The ball used to play the sport of baseball.

based /beɪst/ more based most based adj
baseret
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ basements n
kælder
A floor of a building below ground level.
grundfjeld
(geology) A mass of igneous or metamorphic rock forming the foundation over which a platform of sedimentary rocks is laid.

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] [ˈbæʃfʊɫ] more bashful most bashful adj
sky
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ more basic most basic adj
basal grundlæggende
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
basal elementær
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basisk
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

basic form basic forms n
grundform

basic income basic incomes n
borgerløn
Ellipsis of guaranteed basic income., a form of social security in which all citizens or residents of a jurisdiction are guaranteed to have an income level at or above the set basic income cut-off level, whereby the government will top-off incomes falling below the line, to reach the limit. Those falling above the line would not receive payments.

basic research n
grundforskning
Research performed without regard to practical applications.

basil /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ basils n
basilikum
A plant (Ocimum basilicum).
The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ basilicae basilicas n
basilika
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ basins n
bassin
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
afvandingsområde
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ baseis bases basises n
basis
(linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.

basket /ˈbaskɛt/ /ˈbaskɪt/ /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ baskets n
kurv
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
kurv ring
(basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
scoring kurv
(basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
indkøbskurv
A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the men's shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ basketballs n
basketball basketbold
(countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

basketball hoop basketball hoops n
basketballkurv basketkurv
(sports) The hoop, holding a string net, through which the basketball must be placed to score

basketball player basketball players n
basketballspiller
(basketball) A person who plays basketball, especially professionally.

basketmaker basketmakers n
kurvemager
A person who weaves baskets.

basking shark basking sharks n
brugde
A very large shark, Cetorhinus maximus, that feeds at or close to the surface by filtering plankton from the water and is found in all the world's temperate oceans.

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ bass guitars n
basguitar
A long-necked and solid-bodied stringed instrument (chordophone), tuned to produce bass or low notes, usually with a fretted fingerboard and four thick strings, and requiring the use of an amplifier.

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ bassoons n
fagot
A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

bassoonist bassoonists n
fagottist
A person who plays the bassoon, a musical instrument in the woodwind family.

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ bastards n
bastard horeunge uægte barn
(dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
røvhul skiderik
(vulgar,, _, , _, offensive, or, pejorative) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.

bastardly more bastardly most bastardly adj
uægte
Having been born out of marriage.

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ bastions n
bastion
(architecture) A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
(figuratively) A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.
befæstning
A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.

bat /bæt/ bats n
flagermus
Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.

bat /bæt/ v
flagermus
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bäθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] baths n
badekar
A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
badeværelse
A building or area where bathing occurs.
bad
The act of bathing.

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bäθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
bade
(transitive, Commonwealth) To wash a person or animal in a bath.

bath mat bath mats n
bademåtte
A small mat used next to a bathtub to absorb water and thus prevent slipping.

bathe /beɪð/ bathes n
bad
(British, colloquial) The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.

bathe /beɪð/ v
bade
(intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
(transitive) To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
(transitive) To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.

bathhouse bathhouses n
badehus
A building with baths for communal use.

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ bathrobes n
badekåbe
A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.

bathroom /ˈbæθɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθɹuːm/ /ˈbɑːθɹʊm/ bathrooms n
badeværelse
(chiefly, US, South Africa, Canada, Philippines, Australia, euphemism) A lavatory (area where one washes or bathes): a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ bathtubs n
badekar
A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).

bathwater /ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ bathwaters n
badevand
The water used in a bath (bathtub).

batik /bəˈtiːk/ batiks n
batik
A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.

batiste /bəˈtiːst/ batistes n
batist
A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbæt(ə)n/ /ˈbætɒn/ batons n
embedsstav marskalstav stav
(military) A ceremonial staff of a field marshal or a similar high-ranking military office.
taktstok dirigentstok knippel politistav
(music) The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
stafet
(sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

battalion /bəˈtæliən/ battalions n
bataljon
(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
(US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
Any large body of troops.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] batters n
dej
(cooking, countable, uncountable) A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] v
banke slå slå ind smadre
To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
panere
(cooking) To coat with batter (the food ingredient).
hamre udbanke
(metalworking) To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly.

battering ram battering rams n
rambuk
A modern device, usually in the form of a metal bar with handles, chiefly used by police and firefighters to force open locked doors.

battery /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ batteries n
batteri
(countable, electronics) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.
(military, countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons.
An array of similar things.
legemsbeskadigelse legemskrænkelse
(legal) The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence.

battery hen battery hens n
burhøne
A hen kept in a small cage or battery.

battery-powered adj
batteridrevet
Fitted with a battery or batteries, which provide the power to operate the device.

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] battles n
slag kamp
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
kamp
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.

battle axe battle axes n
stridsøkse
An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat, including (in, _, heraldiccharge) when borne on arms as a mark of prowess.

battle cry battle cries n
kampråb krigsråb
(military) An exclamation troops yell out when going to war or battle.

battle of the sexes battles of the sexes n
kønskamp kønskrig
(almost always preceded by the) The persistent state of rivalry, opposition, or tension between men and women in society.
Any competition between men and women.

battle stations interjection
klart skib
(nautical) An alert aboard a warship, summoning the crew to man all weapons and all stations.

battlefield battlefields n
slagmark
The area where a land battle is fought, which may not necessarily be a field.

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] battlements n
brystværn kamtak krenelering
In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

battleship battleships n
slagskib
(science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role
(military, nautical, archaic) A ship of the line.
sænke slagskibe
A guessing game played on grid paper; see Battleship (game).

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] baubles n
narrebriks
A club or sceptre carried by a jester.

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ bauxites n
bauxit
The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.

bay /beɪ/ bays n
bugt
(geography) A body of water (especially the sea) more-or-less three-quarters surrounded by land.

bay leaf bay leaves n
laurbærblad laurbær
A herb derived from any of certain shrubs of the family Lauraceae and Myrtaceae.

bay window bay windows n
karnap karnapvindue
(architecture) A window space projecting outward from the main walls of a building and forming a bay in a room.

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ bayonets n
bajonet
(military) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
(engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bazaars n
basar
A fair or temporary market, often for charity.

be /bi/ /biː/ v
blive være
(auxiliary) Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
være
Used with past participles of certain intransitive verbs to form the perfect aspect.
Used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase.
Used to link a subject to a measurement.
To occupy a place.
være være til
(formal) Used with to-infinitives of verbs to express intent, obligation, appropriateness, or relative future occurrence.
(now, usually, literary) To exist; to have real existence, to be alive.
As an intransitive lexical verb:
være ville være lig med
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses, the first of which is a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place), and the second of which is a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
finde sted ske være
To occur, to take place.
være være her
(in perfect tenses) Elliptical form of "be here", "go to and return from" or similar, also extending to certain other senses of "go".

be able to v
kunne
Can, to have the ability to.

be ashamed v
skamme sig
To feel ashamed. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be born v
blive født
To come into existence through birth.

be bothered v
gide
(chiefly in the negative) To have the enthusiasm (to do something).

be called v
hedde
To have a specific name.

be careful interjection
pas godt på vær forsigtig
Used to warn someone to proceed with caution.

be right v
have ret
To be correct in one's judgment or statement about something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be right back /biː ɹaɪt bæk/ phraseologicalUnit
er snart tilbage straks tilbage
Used to indicate the speaker will return in a moment. Often abbreviated in online slang as BRB.

be silent v
tie
To refrain from speaking; to say nothing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ beaches n
strand
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.

beachhead /ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ beachheads n
brohoved
(military) An area of hostile territory (especially on a beach) that, when captured, serves for the continuous landing (or movement into position) of further troops and material
(by extension) An initial success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a foothold.

bead tree bead trees n
paternostertræ
Melia azedarach, a deciduous or semi-evergreen tree with poisonous fruit, native to India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.

beak /biːk/ beaks n
næb
A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc.

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ beakers n
bægerglas
A flat-bottomed vessel, with a lip, used as a laboratory container.

beaksedge /ˈbiːk.sɛd͡ʒ/ beaksedges n
næbfrø
Any plant of the genus Rhynchospora.

beam /biːm/ beams n
bjælke
(structural) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
(structural) One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
bjælke drager
(nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
(nautical) The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).

beam /biːm/ v
stråle
(ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.

bean /biːn/ beans n
bønne bønner
Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.

bean goose bean geese n
sædgås
Any of species Anser fabalis of grey geese, of family Anatidae.

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ beanies n
hue
(headwear) A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

beanlike more beanlike most beanlike adj
bønneagtig
Resembling or characteristic of a bean.

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə~bɪə] [beː~bɛː] adj
bjørn
(finance, investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə~bɪə] [beː~bɛː] bears n
bjørn
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
(gay slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual. [c. 1970]

bear /bɛə(ɹ)/ v
bære frembringe understøtte
(transitive) To give (written or oral testimony or evidence); (figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness.
bære mod
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
understøtte
(transitive) To admit or be capable of (a meaning); to suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change.
(transitive) To support or sustain; to hold up.
bære føre tåle udstå vidne
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.

bear cub bear cubs n
bjørneunge
A young bear.

bear hug bear hugs n
bamseknus
Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially given by a male.

bear in mind /bɛ(ə)ɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛəɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛːɹ-/ v
mærke
(transitive, idiomatic) To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

bear with v
bære over med have tålmodighed med
(idiomatic) To be patient with.

bearberry /ˈbɛəb(ə)ɹi/ bearberries n
hede-melbærris
common bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi).
hede-melbærris melbærris
Any of four dwarf shrubs of formerly all members of the genus Arctostaphylos, three now assigned to genus Arctous, which principally grow in arctic and subarctic regions and bear edible berries.

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ beards n
skæg
Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

bearded /ˈbiɚdəd/ /ˈbɪədəd/ /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ more bearded most bearded adj
skægget
Having a beard; involving a beard.

bearded seal /ˈbiɚdəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədɪd siːl/ /ˈbɪɹdəd siːl/ bearded seals n
remmesæl
Erignathus barbatus, an earless seal with conspicuous whiskers, found in and around the Arctic Ocean.

bearded tit bearded tits n
skægmejse
A small passerine bird, Panurus biarmicus, of the family Timaliidae, or possibly the monotypic family Panuridae.

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ bearings n
leje pejling
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
pejling
(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

beast /biːst/ beasts n
dyr bæst vilddyr
(often, _, collective) All non-human animals seen as a group.

beast of burden beasts of burden n
arbejdsdyr lastdyr trækdyr
A draft animal, a pack animal such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse, or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
forsvinde skride skrubbe af smutte
(idiomatic, chiefly, as imperative, pejorative, colloquial, dismissal) To leave; to go away.

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ beatifications n
saligkåring
The act of beatifying, or the state of being beatified; especially, in the Roman Catholic Church, the act or process of ascertaining and declaring that a deceased person is one of "the blessed," or has attained the second degree of sanctity, — usually a stage in the process of canonization.

beatify /biˈætɪfaɪ/ v
saliggøre
(transitive) To make blissful.
saligkåre
(transitive, Roman Catholicism) To carry out the third of four steps in canonization, making someone a blessed.

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] more beautiful most beautiful adj
smuk
Attractive and possessing beauty.

beauty /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] [ˈb(j)ɪu̯ɾ̥ɪ] [ˈbju̟ti] [ˈbju̟ːɾi] beauties n
skønhed
(uncountable) The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
Someone who is beautiful.
(in the plural) Those aspects or elements that make someone or something beautiful.

beauty bush beauty bushes n
dronningebusk

beauty is in the eye of the beholder /ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ proverb
skønhed ligger i øjet der ser
Different people have different views on what is beautiful; beauty is subjective.

beauty is only skin deep proverb
skønhed kommer indefra
A person's character matters more than their appearance.

beauty pageant beauty pageants n
skønhedskonkurrence
A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.

beauty parlor beauty parlors n
skønhedssalon
(US, Philippines) A salon where hairdressers, beauticians, and cosmeticians work.

beauty queen beauty queens n
skønhedsdronning
(idiomatic) The female winner of a beauty contest.

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ beavers n
bæver
(countable) A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet.
mis
(chiefly, North American) The pubic hair near a vulva or a vulva itself; (attributively) denoting films or literature featuring nude women.

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ conjunction
fordi da eftersom
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
på grund af
As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.

because of preposition
på grund af
On account of; due to, for the purpose of.

because reasons phraseologicalUnit
bare fordi
(Internet slang) for reasons that are tangential, dubious or unknown

beck and call n
hoppe og springe for en stå på pinde for en
Summons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.

become /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
passe
blive
(transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ becomings n
tilblivelse
(chiefly, philosophy) The act or process by which something becomes.

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] beds n
seng
A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
A prepared spot in which to spend the night.
A shaped piece of timber to hold a cask clear of a ship’s floor; a pallet.
A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
The bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. [from later 16thc.]
bed seng
A garden plot.

bed and breakfast bed and breakfasts n
bed and breakfast
A private home, guesthouse, small hotel etc. where guests are provided overnight accommodations and served breakfast but usually no other meals.

bed of roses /bɛd ʌv ˈɹəʊzəz/ beds of roses n
dans på roser

bedbug bedbugs n
væggelus
A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.

bedclothes n
sengetøj sengelinned

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] beddings n
sengetøj

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ bedlams n
galehus
A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ bedouins n
beduin
A member of nomadic Arab tribes dwelling in the desert.

bedpan /ˈbɛd.ˌpæn/ bedpans n
bækken
A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.

bedrock /ˈbɛd.ɹɒk/ /ˈbɛdˌɹɑk/ bedrocks n
klippe
(uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ bedrooms n
soveværelse
A room in a house, apartment, hotel or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.

bedsheet /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ bedsheets n
lagen
A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.

bedsit /ˈbɛdˌsɪt/ bedsits n
hybel
(British, Ireland) A form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these amenities are more commonly outside the room and shared by several tenants.

bedsore bedsores n
liggesår
(medicine, usually, in the plural, dated) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.

bedspread /ˈbɛd.spɹɛd/ bedspreads n
sengetæppe
The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ bedtimes n
sengetid
The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.

bee /ˈbiː/ been bees n
bi
A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ bee-eaters n
biæder
Any of various brightly-coloured, insectivorous, near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, especially the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster.

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
bibrød
Bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, made and stored in brood cells by forager bees, and used as food for worker bees and larvae.

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ beeches n
bøg bøgetræ
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.

beechnut /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ beechnuts n
bog
The small, triangular, edible nut of the beech tree.

beef /bif/ /biːf/ beef beefs beeves n
oksekød
(in the meat industry, on, _, product packaging) The edible portions of a cow (including those which are not meat).
(uncountable) The meat from cattle or other bovines.

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ beehives n
bikube
An enclosed structure in which some species of honey bees (genus Apis) live and raise their young.

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ beekeepers n
biavler
A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ beers n
øl bajer
(uncountable) An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
(countable) A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.

beer belly beer bellies n
ølmave ølvom
A protruding belly caused by excess fat stored in the abdomen and colloquially attributed to the consumption of beer.

beer bong beer bongs n
ølbong
A funnel used to rapidly drink large quantities of an alcoholic beverage.

beer bottle beer bottles n
ølflaske
A bottle, commonly made of brown or green glass, designed as a container for beer.

beer can beer cans n
øldåse
A lightweight metallic can containing beer.

beer mat beer mats n
ølbrik
A small square cardboard mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, that is used to rest one's glass on, and to protect the surface of a table or a bar in a pub.

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ beeswaxes n
bivoks
A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

beet /biːt/ beets n
bede bederoe
Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

beet sugar beet sugars n
roesukker
Sugar made from sugar beet as opposed to sugar cane.

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] beetles n
bille
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] beetroots n
rødbede
(UK, NZ, AU) A normally deep-red-coloured root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating; Synonym of beet.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
før tidligere
At an earlier time.
forud
(chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
før inden
In advance of the time when.
hellere
(informal) Rather or sooner than.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
før inden
Earlier than (in time).
In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.
foran før
In front of in space.

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
på forhånd i forvejen
At an earlier or preceding time.

beg /beɪɡ/ /bɛɡ/ v
tigge
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
bønfalde bede
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

beget /biˈɡɛt/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
avle
To father; to sire; to produce (a child).
afføde skabe
To cause; to produce.

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ beggars n
tigger betler betlerske tiggerske
A person who begs.

begin /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
begynde
(ambitransitive) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ beginners n
begynder
Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.

beginning of the end n
begyndelsen til enden
The point when something starts to end or become worse.

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ behaviors n
adfærd opførsel
(countable, uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.
opførsel
(uncountable) The way a device or system operates.

behead /bɪˈhɛd/ v
halshugge
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.

beheading beheadings n
halshugning
An instance of a person being beheaded.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ behinder behindest more behind most behind adv
bagefter forsinket
bagud tilbage
At or in the rear or back part of something.
tilbage
So as to be still in place after someone or something has departed or ceased to exist.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ behinds n
bagside
The rear, back-end.
bagdel rumpe
(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
bagefter bag ved efter
At or to the back or far side of.
bagefter efter
After in physical progress or distance.
After in time.
Less forward or advanced than; after.
bag bagved
In support of.

behind bars
bag tremmer
(figuratively, idiomatic) In jail, in prison.

behind the scenes /bəˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
bag kulisserne
(idiomatic, figurative) In secret; out of public view.

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ /bɪˈhəʊldə/ beholders n
betragter
Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ beiges n
beige
A slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool.

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ beings n
væsen
A living creature.
opstå
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

belemnite /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/ belemnites n
blemnit vættelys
(paleontology) Any member of the extinct order †Belemnitida of Mesozoic marine cephalopods, very similar in many ways to the modern squid and closely related to the modern cuttlefish.

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ belfries n
klokketårn
(architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ beliefs n
tro
Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
(countable) Something believed.
(uncountable) The quality or state of believing.
(uncountable) Religious faith.

believable /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ more believable most believable adj
trolig troværdig
Capable of being believed; credible.

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
tro mene
(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
(intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
tro
(transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.

believer /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ believers n
troende
A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

bell /bɛl/ bells n
klokke
(percussion instrument) A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
glas
(nautical) Any of a series of strokes on a bell (or similar), struck every half hour to indicate the time (within a four hour watch)

bell pepper bell peppers n
peberfrugt paprika peber
(North America, Philippines) Capsicum annuum, an edible, sweet, generally mild (not spicy) fruit, originating in the New World.

bell ringer bell ringers n
klokker
A person, especially one of a group, who rings bells.

bell tower bell towers n
klokketårn
A tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry.

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ bellboys n
piccolo
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands.

belletrist belletrists n
belletrist
A person who writes or is concerned with belles-lettres

bellflower bellflowers n
klokkeblomst
Any flowering plants in the genus Campanula.
Flowering plants in the genera, Campanulastrum, Codonopsis, or Platycodon, in the family Campanulaceae.
A flower of one of these plants, which is shaped like a bell.

bellicose /ˈbɛləkoʊs/ /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ more bellicose most bellicose adj
krigerisk
Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
stridslysten
Showing or having the impulse to be combative.

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ more belligerent most belligerent adj
krigsførende
Engaged in warfare, warring.
krigslysten
Eager to go to war, warlike.
krig
Of or pertaining to war.
stridslysten
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ bellows n
brøl
The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
brøle
To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
brøle larme
To shout in a deep voice.

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əs/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ bellows n
blæsebælg
A device for delivering pressurized air in a controlled quantity to a controlled location. At its most simple terms a bellows is a container which is deformable in such a way as to alter its volume which has an outlet or outlets where one wishes to blow air.

belly /ˈbɛli/ bellies n
bug mave
The abdomen, especially a fat one.

belly dance belly dances n
mavedans orientalsk dans
A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

belly dancer belly dancers n
mavedanser
One who performs a belly dance.

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ bellyaches n
mavepine
Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
hjemme
(of a person) To be accepted in a group.
tilhøre
(followed by to) To be a part of a group.
(intransitive, set theory) (followed by to) To be an element of (a set). The symbol \in means belongs to.
tilhøre passe plads
(intransitive) To have its proper place.
tilhøre henhøre høre
(intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.
henhøre
(intransitive, followed by to) To be the spouse or partner of.

belt /bɛlt/ belts n
sikkerhedssele bælte
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
drivrem
A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
kæberasler slag
A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
bælte område region
(usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
bælte livrem
(baseball) The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.

belt /bɛlt/ v
omgive omringe
(transitive) To encircle.
(transitive) To fasten a belt on.
(transitive) To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
(transitive) To hit with a belt.
(transitive, informal, normally belt out) To scream or sing in a loud manner.
(transitive) To drink quickly, often in gulps.
(transitive, colloquial) To hit someone or something.
(transitive, baseball) To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
(intransitive) To move very fast.

belt out v
skråle
(informal, transitive) To sing (a song) loudly; to emit (music) loudly.
(slang, transitive) To hit or strike (something).

beluga /bəˈluɡə/ /bəˈluːɡə/ belugas n
hvidhval
A cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas, found in the Arctic Ocean.

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ belvederes n
udsigtstårn
(architecture) A turret or other raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area.

bench /bɛnt͡ʃ/ benches n
bænk
(government) A long seat for politicians in a parliamentary chamber.
(sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
bøje
(intransitive) To become curved.
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ benefactors n
velgører
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ more beneficial most beneficial adj
gavnlig
Helpful or good to something or someone.

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ benefits n
hjælp
An advantage; help or aid from something.

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ benevolences n
velvilje
(uncountable) Disposition to do good.

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ more benevolent most benevolent adj
velvillig
Having a disposition to do good.

bentgrass bentgrasses n
hvene
Any of numerous reedy grass species of the genus Agrostis.

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ benzenes n
benzen
(organic compound) An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.

benzoic acid n
benzoesyre
(carboxylic acid) A white crystalline organic acid, C6H5COOH; the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid; used as a food preservative and in many other industrial applications.

bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ bequests n
dødsgave dødslejegave
A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
berøve
(transitive) To take away someone or something that is important or close; deprive.

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ berets n
baret alpehue beret
A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

beriberi beriberis n
beriberi
(pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkelium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bk) with an atomic number of 97.

berry /ˈbɛɹ.i/ berries n
bær
A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.
(botany) A soft fruit which develops from a single ovary and contains seeds not encased in pits.

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ berserks n
bersærk
(historical) Synonym of berserker (“a Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy”)

berserker /-ˈsɜːkə/ /bəˈzɜːkə/ /bɚˈzɚkɚ/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚkɚ/ /ˈbɜːsɜːkə/ berserkers n
bersærk
(historical) A Norse warrior who purportedly fought in a trance-like frenzy; a berserk.

berth /bɜɹθ/ /bɜːθ/ berths n
køje
(by extension) A place on a vessel to sleep, especially a bed on the side of a cabin.
(by extension) A room in a vessel in which the officers or company mess#Verb 2 and reside; also, a room or other place in a vessel for storage.

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ beryls n
beryl
(uncountable, mineral) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be3Al2Si6O18).

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ berylliums n
beryllium
The chemical element (symbol Be) with an atomic number of 4; a soft silvery-white low density alkaline earth metal with specialist industrial applications.

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
bønfalde
To beg or request for (something).

beside oneself
ude af sig selv
(idiomatic) Overcome; consumed by an emotion.

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
belejre
(transitive) To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.
(transitive, figuratively) To beleaguer, to vex, to lay siege to, to beset.

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ more bespectacled most bespectacled adj
bebrillede
Wearing spectacles (glasses).

best before date best before dates n
udløbsdato
A food quality marking which denotes the date until which a food item is guaranteed to be at its best.

best man best men n
forlover
The primary attendant to the groom in a wedding ceremony.

best regards n
med venlig hilsen
(idiomatic) Used as a polite closing of a letter

bestial /ˈbis.t͡ʃəl/ /ˈbɛs.ti.əl/ /ˈbɛs.t͡ʃəl/ more bestial most bestial adj
bestialsk dyrisk
(literally, _, and, _, figuratively) Beast-like

bestiary /ˈbiːstiˌɛɹi/ /ˈbɛstiˌɛɹi/ bestiaries n
bestiarium
A medieval treatise of various real or imaginary animals.

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
anbringe skænke
To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord.

bestseller bestsellers n
bestseller
A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.

bet /ˈbɛt/ bets n
væddemål
A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
vædde
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ betas n
beta
The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma, (Γ, γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ beta blockers n
betablokker
(pharmaceutical drug) A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats.

beta particle beta particles n
betapartikel
(particle) An energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction or nuclear decay.

betony /ˈbɛtəni/ betonies n
læge-betonie lægebetonie lægegaltetand
Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis, an herb used in traditional European medicine.

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
forråde
(transitive) To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
bedre
Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
bedre
comparative of the adverb well

better half better halves n
bedre halvdel
A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.

better late than never adv
bedre sent end aldrig
It is better to do something late, than to never do it at all.

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] preposition
mellem
In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
One of (representing a choice).
mellem imellem
Shared in confidence.
fælles hjælp i forening tilsammen ved
Combined (by effort or ownership).

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
mellem Skylla og Karybdis
(idiomatic) Between two dangers.

between a rock and a hard place
mellem pest og kolera
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
imellem
(literary, or, archaic) Between.

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ beverages n
drik
(mostly, North America) A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, usually excluding water.
(Britain, slang, archaic) (A gift of) drink money.

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
begræde
To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
pas på hunden
(This entry is a translation hub.)

bewitched /bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ more bewitched most bewitched adj
forhekset
Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.
(Of a person) entranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ preposition
hinsides
On the far side of.

beyond a reasonable doubt
hinsides rimelig tvivl
(legal) A legal standard for deciding the outcome of a criminal charge, requiring evidence that is sufficient to eliminate any doubts that a reasonable person might entertain about whether a claim is true or false.

beyond one's pay grade
over min lønramme
(idiomatic) Beyond one's level of authority.

beyond the pale /biˌ(j)ɑnd ðə ˈpeɪl/ /bɪˌjɒnd ðə ˈpeɪl/
over grænsen over stregen
(idiomatic) Of a person or their behaviour: outside the bounds of what is acceptable, or regarded as good judgment, morality, ethics, etc.

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ bezoars n
bezoarsten
A mass, usually of hair or undigested vegetable matter, found in a human or animal's intestines, similar to a hairball.

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ biases biasses n
forudindtagethed partiskhed slagside
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ more biased most biased adj
partisk tilbøjelig
Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ biathlons n
skiskydning
(winter sports, uncountable) Racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; (countable) a particular instance of such a race.

bib /bɪb/ bibs n
hagesmæk savlesmæk
An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ more biblical most biblical adj
bibelsk
Of or relating to the Bible.
In accordance with the teachings of the Bible (according to some interpretation of it).

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ bibliographies n
bibliografi
A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.
A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author.
The study of the history of books in terms of their classification, printing and publication.

bichon /biʃɔn/ bichons n
bichon
(especially, North America) A Bichon Frisé.

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ /ˈbɪkɚ/ v
mundhugges skændes
To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

bicolour adj
tofarvet
(Commonwealth spelling) Having two colours

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ bicycles n
cykel
(cycling) A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

bicycle bridge bicycle bridges n
cykelbro
A bridge specifically for cyclists.

bicycle helmet bicycle helmets n
cykelhjelm
A helmet intended to be worn while riding a bicycle.

bicycle path bicycle paths n
cykelsti
A path, segregated from other traffic, for the use of riders of bicycles

bicycle pump bicycle pumps n
cykelpumpe
A handheld pump used to inflate the tyres of bicycles.

bicycle tire bicycle tires n
cykeldæk

bid /bɪd/ bids n
bud
An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.

bid /bɪd/ v
byde
(intransitive) To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.

bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ bidets n
bidet
A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
bidirektional toretnings-
Moving in two directions (usually opposite).
Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).

big /bɪɡ/ bigger biggest adj
stor
Of great size, large.

big data /-ˈdædə/ /-ˈdɑːdə/ /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪdə/ /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/ n
Big Data
Data on a very large scale, such that it can only be gathered or processed with computers, especially with reference to its potential to allow for new breakthroughs or understanding in a particular field of study.

big if big ifs n
stort spørgsmålstegn
An unlikely but necessary condition.

big screen big screens n
storskærm
The large viewing surface upon which films are projected in a cinema.

big toe big toes n
storetå
(anatomy) The largest toe (usually) on each human foot (i.e. the toe closest to the other foot when the feet are flat on the ground, side by side, and the legs not crossed) or on a foot of certain other animals.

big-breasted more big-breasted most big-breasted adj
barmfager storbarmet
Having large breasts.

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ bigamies n
bigami
The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.

bighorn sheep bighorn sheep n
bighornfår tykhornsfår
Certain North American species of sheep

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ bigots n
bigot
One who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups, and intolerant of (people of) differing ideas, races, genders, religions, politics, etc.

bigoted /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ more bigoted most bigoted adj
fordomsfuld snæversynet
Having the characteristics of a bigot; strongly prejudiced; forming negative opinions about others without just cause.

bijective adj
bijektiv
(mathematics, of a function) Associating to each element of the codomain exactly one element of the domain; establishing a perfect (one-to-one) correspondence between the elements of the domain and the codomain; (formally) both injective and surjective.

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] bikes n
cykel
Clipping of bicycle.
motorcykel
Clipping of motorbike.

biker /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ bikers n
rocker
A person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles, sometimes a member of a motorcycle club.

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ bikinis n
bikini
A brief bathing suit worn by men.

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ bilberries n
blåbær
Vaccinium myrtillus, the wild European blueberry of the cowberry family.

bildungsroman /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/ /ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/ bildungsromane bildungsromans n
dannelsesroman
A novel tracing the spiritual, moral, psychological, or social development and growth of the main character, usually from childhood to maturity.

bile /baɪl/ biles n
galde
A bitter brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow secretion produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and discharged into the duodenum where it aids the process of digestion.
Bitterness of temper; ill humour; irascibility.

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
tosproget tvesproget
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Spoken or written in two different languages.

bill /bɪl/ [bɪo̯] [bɪɫ] [bɪʊ̯] bills n
seddel
A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.)
næb
The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
hellebard
Any of various bladed or pointed hand weapons, originally designating an Anglo-Saxon sword, and later a weapon of infantry, especially in the 14th and 15th centuries, commonly consisting of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, with a short pike at the back and another at the top, attached to the end of a long staff.
fortegning liste plakat
A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)
landtunge
A beak-like projection, especially a promontory.
lovforslag
A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law.
regning
A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, with the price or charge; an invoice.

bill of exchange bills of exchange n
veksel
(banking) A document demanding payment from another party, especially used in international trade.

billboard billboards n
plakattavle reklametavle
A very large outdoor sign, generally used for advertising.
(nautical) A piece of thick plank, armed with iron plates, and fixed on the bow or fore-channels of a vessel, for the bill or fluke of the anchor to rest on.

billiard table billiard tables n
billard billardbord
(sports, billiards, snooker) A heavy felt-covered table fitted with six pockets along the perimeter used in the games of pool, billiards or snooker.

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
billard
(games, British) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.

billion /ˈbɪljən/ billions numeral
milliard
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) a thousand million (logic: 1,000 × 1,0002): 1 followed by nine zeros, 109; a milliard
billion
(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros; 1012

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ billionaires n
milliardær
Somebody whose wealth is greater than one billion (109) dollars, or other currency.

billionth /ˈbɪl.i.ənθ/ billionths n
milliardtedel
The person or thing in the billionth position.

billy goat billy goats n
buk gedebuk
(childish) A male goat.

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ more binary most binary adj
binær
Being in one of two mutually exclusive states.
(mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly two operands, arguments, parameters, or inputs; having domain of dimension 2.

binary star binary stars n
dobbeltstjerne
(astronomy) A stellar system in which two stars orbit around their center of mass; double star.

bind /baɪnd/ v
forbinde
(intransitive) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
(transitive) To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
(transitive) To couple.
(transitive, computer programming) To process one or more object modules into an executable program.
(intransitive, , LGBT) To wear a binder so as to flatten one's chest to give the appearance of a flat chest, usually done by trans men.
binde
(transitive) To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndəɹ/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ /ˈbʌɪndəɹ/ [ˈbəi̯nd(ə)ɹ] binders n
selvbinder
(agriculture) A machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle.

binge eating disorder n
BED nervøs tvangsspisning tvangsoverspisning
(medicine) Recurrent binge eating, but without the purging associated with bulimia nervosa.

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ bingos n
bingospil
(uncountable) A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
kikkert
A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

binomial coefficient binomial coefficients n
binomialkoefficient
(combinatorics) a coefficient of any of the terms in the expansion of the binomial (x+y)n, defined by {n \choose k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}, read as "n choose k"

bioaccumulation bioaccumulations n
bioakkumulation
(biology) The process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms; used especially of toxic substances that accumulate via a food chain.

biochemist biochemists n
biokemiker
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/ biochemistries n
biokemi
(uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism
(countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

biodiversity hotspot /ˌbaɪoʊdəˌvɚsəti ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˌvɜːsɪti ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ [-ɾi] biodiversity hotspots n
hotspot
(ecology) A place with a significant level of biodiversity, particularly if the flora and fauna are threatened with loss of their habitat.

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ biofuels n
biobrændsel
Any fuel that is obtained from a renewable biological resource, especially from biomass.

biography /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ biographies n
biografi
A person's life story, especially one published.

biological /ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
biologisk
Of or relating to biology.
Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.

biological clock biological clocks n
biologisk ur
(biology) Any of several mechanisms that regulate the periodicity of biological functions, such as the circadian rhythm.

biologist /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ biologists n
biolog
A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ biologies n
biologi
The study of all life or living matter.

biome /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/ biomes n
biom
Any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert.

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ adj
biomedicinsk
Of or pertaining to biomedicine.

biomedicine biomedicines n
biomedicin
The branch of medicine that studies the effects of environmental stress on organisms (most often in space travel).

biometric /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
biometrisk
Of, relating to, or using biometrics.

biomolecule biomolecules n
biomolekyle
(biochemistry) Molecules, such as amino acids, sugars, nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, DNA, and RNA, that occur naturally in living organisms; any such molecule, even if created outside a living thing (as for example in a test tube or bioreactor).

biophysics n
biofysik
The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ biopsies n
biopsi
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
biotisk
(biology) Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms

bipartite /baɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
todelt
(graph theory, of a graph) Having vertices that can be divided into two independent sets (see bigraph)

biphobia /ˈbaɪˌfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈbaɪˌfəʊbiːə/ n
bifobi
Antipathy towards bisexuals.

bipolar /baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/ /baɪˈpəʊ.lə/ more bipolar most bipolar adj
bipolar bipolær
Involving or having both extremes or poles at the same time.

bipolar disorder bipolar disorders n
bipolar sindslidelse bipolær affektiv sindslidelse
(clinical psychology, psychiatry) A psychiatric diagnostic category, previously called manic depression, characterised by mood swings between great energy (mania) and clinical depression.

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ birches n
birk
A hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture.
A stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment.

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɝˑɖ] birds n
fugl
A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
(slang, Canada, Philippines) A penis.

bird cherry bird cherries n
hæg almindelig hæg hægebær hæggebær majtræ
Prunus padus or any deciduous species of Prunus subg. Padus that is closely related to it (tree or fruit).

bird of paradise birds of paradise n
paradisfugl
Any of various passerine birds of the family Paradisaeidae native to Oceania. In many of the species the breeding plumage of the males is brightly coloured.

bird of prey birds of prey n
rovfugl
A carnivorous bird that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on land vertebrates.

bird's-eye view bird's-eye views n
fugleperspektiv
(idiomatic) The view from directly or high above.

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ birdies n
fugleunge
(often, childish) A (little) bird; a birdling.
birdie
(golf) The completion of a hole one stroke below par.
finger fuck-finger
(usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.
(usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle and index fingers.

birds and bees n
bierne og blomsterne
(euphemistic, idiomatic) Informal education about sex.
(euphemistic, idiomatic) Informal (by analogy) sex itself.

birdseed birdseeds n
fuglefrø
Seed, usually constituting a mixture from several species of plant, set out as food for birds.

birdsong birdsongs n
fuglesang sang
(ornithology) A vocalisation made by a bird for the purposes of courtship.

birotate /baɪˈɹəʊteɪt/ adj
tohjulet
Two-wheeled.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ births n
fødsel
(uncountable) The process of childbearing; the beginning of life; the emergence of a human baby or other viviparous animal offspring from the mother's body into the environment.
(countable) An instance of childbirth.
(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin.

birth certificate birth certificates n
fødselsattest
An official document certifying the details of a an individual's birth, indicating the name, date, and parents' names, and details such as parents' occupation and religion.

birth weight birth weights n
fødselsvægt
The weight of a baby at birth.

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ birthdays n
fødselsdag
The anniversary of the day on which something is created.
fødselsdag fødselsdato
The date on which someone is born or something is created, more commonly called birthdate or date of birth.

birthday cake birthday cakes n
fødselsdagskage
A cake, often iced and decorated, made to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday card birthday cards n
fødselsdagskort
A greeting card given to someone to celebrate his or her birthday.

birthday party birthday parties n
fødselsdagsfest
A party held to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday suit birthday suits n
adamskostume evakostume
(idiom, often, humorous) Nakedness, unclothed skin; an exposure of a human's natural anatomy without clothing.

birthmark birthmarks n
modermærke
A mark on the skin formed before birth.

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ birthplaces n
fødested
The location where a person was born.

biscuit /ˈbis.kwɪt/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ biscuits n
kiks
(UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, sometimes, Canada, rare) A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.
beskøjt
(nautical) The "bread" formerly supplied to naval ships, which was made with very little water, kneaded into flat cakes, and slowly baked, and which often became infested with weevils.

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ bishops n
biskop bisp
(Christianity) An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
løber
(chess) The chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English.

bishopric /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ bishoprics n
bispedømme stift bispesæde
A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ bismuths n
vismuth bismuth
A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal.

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ bison bisons bisontes n
bisonokse
A large, wild bovid of the genus Bison.

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹəʊ/ bistros n
bistro
A small casual restaurant or pub, typically serving French-style cuisine.

bit by bit adv
lidt efter lidt peu à peu pø om pø
A small amount at a time

bitch /bɪt͡ʃ/ /bɪʃ/ bitches n
tæve
(dated, or, specialised, dog-breeding) A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother.
kælling tæve
(vulgar, offensive, often, sexist) A despicable or disagreeable, aggressive person, usually a woman. [from 15th c.]

bitch /bɪt͡ʃ/ /bɪʃ/ v
klage
(vulgar, intransitive) To criticize spitefully, often for the sake of complaining rather than in order to have the problem corrected.

bite /baɪt/ bites n
bid
The act of biting.
The wound left behind after having been bitten.
A piece of food of a size that would be produced by biting; a mouthful.

bite /baɪt/ v
bide
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
(intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
(intransitive, of a fish) To bite a baited hook or other lure and thus be caught.

bite the bullet v
bide i det sure æble
(idiomatic) To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

bite the dust v
bide i graesset
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To die.

bite-sized adj
mundret
Small enough to be eaten in one bite.

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] bitterer bitterest more bitter most bitter adj
bitter
Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
Hateful or hostile.
bidende bitter
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
bitter forbitret
Cynical and resentful.

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] bitters n
bitter
(usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.
A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.

bitter orange bitter oranges n
pomeranstræ
A citrus tree of the species Citrus limetta.
pomerans
The fruit of these species.

bittercress bittercresses n
karse
Any plant of the Cardamine genus, especially Cardamine bulbosa and Cardamine hirsuta.

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ bitterns n
rørdrum
Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

bitters bitters n
bitter
A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] bittersweets n
Bittersød Natskygge
Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ bivouacs n
bivuak
An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
hver anden uge
Occurring once every two weeks; fortnightly.

bizarre /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bizarrer bizarrest more bizarre most bizarre adj
bizar
Strangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic, and/or conspicuous way.

blabber /ˈblæb.ɚ/ blabbers n
sladrehank
A person who blabs; a tattler; a telltale.

blabber /ˈblæb.ɚ/ v
indvie
To blab; to reveal a secret.

black /blæk/ blacker blackest more black most black adj
sort
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
Bad; evil; ill-omened.
(of objects or markets) Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.
(Ireland, informal) Overcrowded.
mørk
(of a location or setting) Without light.
sort mørkhudet
(US, UK, South Africa) Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
(sometimes, capitalized) Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc.) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)
(board games, chess) Of or relating to the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the "black" set (in chess, the set used by the player who moves second) (often regardless of the pieces' actual colour).
Occult; relating to something (such as mystical or magical knowledge) which is unknown to or kept secret from the general public.
(taxonomy, especially) Dark in comparison to another species with the same base name.
neger
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by those ethnic groups (as described above).
sort dunkel formørket
Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.

black /blæk/ blacks n
sort
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
(countable) A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.
(countable, British) A type of firecracker that is really more dark brown in colour.
(countable) Something, or a part of a thing, which is black.
sværte sort
(countable, and, uncountable) A black dye or pigment.
sort stryger
(countable, sometimes capitalised, often, offensive) A member of descendant of any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
(den) sorte
(countable, billiards, snooker, pool) The black ball.
sort neger mørkhudet
(countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.

black alder black alders n
rød-el rødel
(countable, uncountable) A tree (Alnus glutinosa), of many practical uses, growing in moist conditions in Europe.

black child black children n
negerbarn negerdreng niggerdreng
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black coffee black coffees n
sort kaffe
Coffee served as a beverage without cream or milk.

black eye black eyes n
sæbeøje blåt øje
A periorbital hematoma; a visible bruise surrounding a person's eye; an assault causing such a bruise; the eye involved.

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ black grouses n
urfugl
A large, black bird with a lyre-shaped tail, Lyrurus tetrix (syn. Tetrao tetrix).

black guillemot black guillemots n
tejst
A seabird, Cepphus grylle, of the auk family (Alcidae).

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ black holes n
sort hul
(astronomy) A gravitationally domineering celestial body with an event horizon from which even light cannot escape; the most dense material in the universe, condensed into a singularity, usually formed by a collapsing massive star. [from 20th c.]

black humor n
sort humor
A subgenre of comedy and satire that deals with subjects that are believed to be serious or controversial, such as death, divorce, drug abuse, etc.

black ice n
islag
A smooth, barely visible, and dangerously slippery film of ice, usually over a dark surface, such as rock or pavement.

black magic n
sort magi sortekunst
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.

black market black markets n
sort marked sortbørs sortbørshandel
Trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing, or price controls.

black marketeer black marketeers n
sortbørshandler
Someone selling black market goods or trading on the black market.

black mulberry black mulberries n
morbær sort morbær
Edible fruit of this tree.

black powder n
sortkrudt
A simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpetre, charcoal, and sulfur.

black pudding black puddings n
blodpølse

black rhinoceros black rhinoceros black rhinoceroses n
sort næsehorn
A rhinoceros, of species Diceros bicornis, in the family Rhinocerotidae.

black sapote black sapotes n
sort ibenholt
A kind of fruit (Diospyros nigra).

black sheep black sheep n
sort får
(idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

black stork black storks n
Sort Stork sort stork
A large bird of species Ciconia nigra in the stork family Ciconiidae, wintering in tropical Africa, found in much of western Eurasia.

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ black swans n
sortsvane
Cygnus atratus, a swan with black plumage and a red bill which is endemic to Australia. [from c. 1700]

black tea black teas n
sort te
Tea leaves which have been "fermented" (actually, oxidized) before drying to enhance their flavour (cf. green tea).

black vulture black vultures n
ravnegrib
An American vulture species, Coragyps atratus, with black plumage.

black widow black widows n
sort enke
Any of several species of venomous and potentially deadly spiders, particularly Latrodectus spp..

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ black woodpeckers n
sortspætte
Any of species Dryocopus martius of woodpeckers (family Picidae).

black-billed magpie black-billed magpies n
hudsonskade
Pica hudsonia, a magpie native to North America.

black-capped chickadee black-capped chickadees n
amerikansk fyrremejse
Poecile atricapillus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

black-crowned night heron black-crowned night herons n
nathejre
A medium-sized heron, Nycticorax nycticorax, found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia.

black-haired adj
sorthåret
having hair of a black color.

black-headed bunting black-headed buntings n
Hætteværling
Emberiza melanocephala, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

black-headed gull black-headed gulls n
hættemåge
A small gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, which breeds in much of Europe and Asia, and also in coastal eastern Canada.

black-legged kittiwake black-legged kittiwakes n
ride
A seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Rissa tridactyla.

black-necked grebe black-necked grebes n
sorthalset lappedykker
A freshwater bird, Podiceps nigricollis, of the grebe family (Podicipedidae)

black-tailed godwit black-tailed godwits n
stor kobbersneppe
A wader, Limosa limosa, a type of godwit, of the Scolopacidae family

black-throated diver black-throated divers n
sortstrubet lom
Gavia arctica, a medium-sized member of the loon or diver family that breeds in Eurasia, with grey head, black throat, white underparts and chequered black-and-white mantle.

black-winged kite black-winged kites n
blå glente
Elanus caeruleus, a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

black-winged pratincole black-winged pratincoles n
sortvinget braksvale
A wader, Glareola nordmanni.

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ blackberries n
brombær
A fruit-bearing shrub of the aggregate species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ blackbirds n
solsort
A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.

blackboard /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ blackboards n
tavle
A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ blackcurrants n
solbær
The berry borne by this shrub.

blackfly blackflies n
kvægmyg
Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.

blackmail /ˈblækˌmeɪl/ n
afpresning pengeafpresning
The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.

blackmail /ˈblækˌmeɪl/ v
afpresse
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

blackmailer blackmailers n
afpresser pengeafpresser
Someone who blackmails.

blackshirt blackshirts n
sortskjorte
(historical, chiefly, in the plural) A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ blacksmiths n
smed
A person who forges iron.

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblædɚ/ bladders n
blære
(zoology) A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.
(botany) A hollow, inflatable organ of a plant.
The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls.

bladder cherry bladder cherries n
jødekirsebær
A plant, Alkekengi officinarum (syn. Physalis alkekengi), having a bright paper-like covering over its fruit, native to southern Europe.

blade /bleɪd/ blades n
blad klinge
The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.

blame /bleɪm/ v
bebrejde dadle skylde
(transitive, usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).

bland /blænd/ blander blandest adj
sød
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

blank /blæŋk/ blanker blankest more blank most blank adj
blank farveløs tom
(archaic) White or pale; without colour.
tom ubeskrevet
Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in

blank /blæŋk/ blanks n
råemne
(archaic, historical, obsolete) A small French coin, originally of silver, afterwards of copper, worth 5 deniers; also a silver coin of Henry V current in the parts of France then held by the English, worth about 8 pence [15th–17th century].
(mechanics, engineering) A piece of material roughly cut, forged, cast, etc. to the size and shape of the thing to be made, and ready for the finishing operations; (coining) the disc of metal before stamping [since the 16th century].
A dash written in place of an omitted letter or word [since the 18th century]
rubrik
A space to be filled in on a form or template.
tom plads
An empty space; a void, for example on a paper [since the 16th century].
mellemrum
The space character; the character resulting from pressing the space bar on a keyboard.
løs patron
(firearms) Short for blank cartridge. [since the 19th century].
blanko-
(chemistry) A sample for a control experiment that does not contain any of the analyte of interest, in order to deliberately produce a non-detection to verify that a detection is distinguishable from it.

blank /blæŋk/ v
strege
(transitive) To make void; to erase.

blank check blank checks n
blankocheck
(US) A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, so that any amount can be filled in.
blankocheck carte blanche
(US) A grant of complete authority to spend an unlimited amount of money, or to take other actions without restraint.

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ blankets n
tæppe
A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
bespotte
(intransitive) To commit blasphemy; to speak against God or religious doctrine.

blasphemer blasphemers n
blasfemiker gudsbespotter
One who commits blasphemy; a person who mocks or derides a deity or religion, or claims to be God.

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.əs/ /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ more blasphemous most blasphemous adj
blasfemisk
Lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy.

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ blasphemies n
blasfemi
An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ blasts n
eksplosion sprængning
An explosive charge for blasting.
brag
A loud, sudden sound.

blast furnace blast furnaces n
højovn
(metallurgy) As above, but specifically such a furnace where the fuel and the ore are intermixed, as for example when coke and iron ore are burned together.

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
jappe pludre skvadre
(intransitive, pejorative) To talk rapidly without making much sense.

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ blazons n
blasonering
(heraldry) A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonere
(transitive) To describe a coat of arms.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] bleaches n
blegemiddel
(uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
blege
(transitive) To treat with bleach, especially so as to whiten (fabric, paper, etc.) or lighten (hair).

bleak /bliːk/ bleaker bleakest adj
bleg
Without color; pale; pallid.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ bleats n
mæh
The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
bræge mæe
Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.

bleed /ˈbliːd/ bleeds n
blødning
An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
bløde
(intransitive, of a person, animal or body part) To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.

bleed out v
forbløde
(intransitive) To die due to excess bloodloss; to bleed to death.

blender /ˈblɛn.də/ /ˈblɛn.dɚ/ blenders n
blender
A machine with sharp rotating blades in a bowl, for mashing, crushing, or liquefying food ingredients.

bless /blɛs/ v
velsigne signe
(Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

bless you /ˈblɛs juː/ interjection
prosit
(idiomatic) Said to someone who has just sneezed, as a polite remark.

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ blessings n
velsignelse
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinder blindest adj
blind
(not comparable) Unable to see, or only partially able to see.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinds n
gardin rullegardin persienne
A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.

blind /blaɪnd/ v
blænde
(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

blind man's buff n
blindebuk
(Britain, games) A game where one person is blindfolded and tries to catch the other players.

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ blindfolds n
bind for øjnene
A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.

blindfolded adj
med bind for øjnene
Wearing a blindfold

blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/ blindnesses n
blindhed
The condition of being blind; unable to see.

blink /blɪŋk/ v
blinke
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

blink of an eye blinks of an eye n
øjeblik
(idiom) A moment (a very short period of time).

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ blisters n
blære vabel vable
A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease, or infection.

blitzkrieg blitzkriegs n
lynkrig blitzkrig
A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ blizzards n
snestorm
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

blobfish blobfish blobfishes n
blobfisk
Psychrolutes marcidus, a fish that inhabits the deep waters off the coasts of the Australian mainland and Tasmania.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ blocks n
karre karré
The distance from one street to another in a city or suburb that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
blokere spærre
(transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
(transitive) To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

block and tackle block and tackles blocks and tackles n
talje
A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

block heater block heaters n
parkeringsvarmer
An electric heater that heats the engine of a car to ease starting in cold weather.

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ blockades n
blokade
(by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

blockage blockages n
forstoppelse
(uncountable, countable) The state or condition of being blocked.

blockhead blockheads n
dosmer
(colloquial) A stupid person.

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ blogs n
blog
(Internet) A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their posts. Most blogs are written in a slightly informal tone (personal journals, news, businesses, etc.)

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
blogge
(blogging, ambitransitive) To contribute to a blog.

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ bloggers n
blogger
(Internet) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

bloke /bloʊk/ /bləʊk/ blokes n
fyr
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) A fellow, a man; especially an ordinary man, a man on the street. [From 1847]

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonder blondest more blond most blond adj
blond
(of a, person) Having blond hair.

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonds n
blondine lyshåret
A person with this hair color.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ bloods n
blod
A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
blod blodets bånd blodsbånd
A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.
blodprøve blod
(medicine, countable) A blood test or blood sample.

blood bank blood banks n
blodbank
(medicine) a place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored for use in transfusions

blood cell blood cells n
blodlegeme blodcelle
(hematology, cytology) Any of the cells normally found in blood, namely erythrocytes and leukocytes, sometimes including the platelets.

blood clot blood clots n
blodprop
(hematology, pathology) A clot formed from platelets and other elements; that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

blood donor blood donors n
bloddonor
A person who donates blood for use in transfusion.

blood eagle blood eagles n
blodørn
A method of Viking ritual execution, in which the ribs are opened from the back, and the lungs pulled out and arranged to resemble wings.

blood is thicker than water proverb
blod er tykkere end vand
(family, idiomatic) Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

blood loss blood losses n
blodtab
(pathology) the loss of blood caused by heavy bleeding

blood moon blood moons n
blodmåne
(figurative, astronomy) The moon as it appears during a total lunar eclipse.

blood orange blood oranges n
blodappelsin
A type of orange (a variety of Citrus sinensis) notable for its dark, crimson red flesh.

blood plasma blood plasmas n
blodplasma
(hematology) The clear fluid portion of blood in which the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended; forms serum upon clotting.

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ blood pressures n
blodtryk
The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.

blood red more blood red most blood red adj
blodrød
Of a deep vivid red color.

blood sample blood samples n
blodprøve
A sample of blood.

blood sausage blood sausages n
blodpølse blodpudding
A cooked sausage made out of meat (most often pork), blood and various other regional ingredients.

blood test blood tests n
blodprøve
(medicine, hematology) A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or by fingerprick.

blood transfusion blood transfusions n
blodtransfusion
(medicine) The process of transferring blood products into a person's circulation intravenously.
(figurative, uncommon) A refreshing or reinvigoration of something.

blood type /ˈblʌd taɪp/ blood types n
blodtype
Any classification of human blood by the presence or absence of various antigens in a person’s red blood cells.
One of eight possible classifications within the ABO and Rh blood group systems, commonly used to determine a person's compatibility for blood transfusion.

blood vessel blood vessels n
blodåre
(anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.

blood, sweat and tears n
blod, sved og tårer
(idiom) A person's determination and hard work.

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ bloodbaths n
blodbad blodbadet
Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ bloodhounds n
blodhund
A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.

bloodletting bloodlettings n
åreladning
(historical, medicine) The archaic practice of treating illness by removing some blood, believed to be tainted, from the stricken person.
blodsudgydelse åreladning
A circumstance, such as a battle, where a large amount of blood is likely to be spilled through violence.

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ bloodlusts n
blodtørst
A desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.

bloodroot bloodroots n
blodurt
A North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.

bloodsucker bloodsuckers n
blodsuger
An animal that drinks the blood of others, especially by sucking blood through a puncture wound; a hemovore.

bloodsucking adj
blodsugende
That draws off the blood of another animal, or a person. (of an insect or animal)

bloodthirst n
blodtørst
An eagerness for bloodshed.

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ bloodthirstier bloodthirstiest more bloodthirsty most bloodthirsty adj
blodtørstig
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ bloodier bloodiest adj
blodig
Covered in blood.
Characterised by bloodshed.
skide blodig forbandet
(informal, Britain, Ireland, Commonwealth, Hawaii, mildly, _) Used as an intensifier.

bloody hell interjection
for fanden hold da kæft
An expression of dismay, disgust, anger, surprise etc.

bloody mary bloody maries bloody marys n
bloody mary
A cocktail made from vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices or flavorings, such as Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, beef consommé or bouillon, horseradish, celery or celery salt, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.

bloom /bluːm/ blooms n
luppe
The spongy mass of metal formed in a furnace by the smelting process.

bloomery bloomeries n
blæsterovn
A forge in which wrought iron is made straight from ore.

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ blots n
plet klat
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
plet
(by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.

blotting paper n
klatpapir trækpapir
Absorbent paper used to dry ink.

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
blæse puste
(intransitive) To produce an air current.
(transitive) To propel by an air current (or, if under water, a water current), usually with the mouth.
(intransitive) To be propelled by an air current.
blæse trutte
(transitive) To cause to make sound by blowing, as a musical instrument.
sprænge
(intransitive) To burst or explode; to occur suddenly
(obsolete) To spread by report; to publish; to disclose.

blow one's nose v
pudse næse
To expel mucus or other matter from one's nasal passages, via one's nostril, by force of lung power.

blow up v
eksplodere springe i luften sprænge i luften
(transitive, also, _, metaphorically) To cause (something or someone) to explode, or to destroy (something) or maim or kill (someone) by means of an explosion.
forstørre
(intransitive, of a storm) To begin; to gather; to form.

blow-dry v
føntørre
To dry with a hair dryer

blowfish blowfish blowfishes n
kuglefisk
Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ blowjobs n
blowjob
An act of fellatio, or sucking a penis or other phallic object (such as a dildo). [from 1942]

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ bluer bluest more blue most blue adj
blå
(particle physics) Having a colour charge of blue.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ blues n
blå
Anything coloured blue, especially to distinguish it from similar objects differing only in colour.
A blue dye or pigment.
(uncountable) Blue clothing.
blåfugl
(entomology) Any of the butterflies of the subfamily Polyommatinae in the family Lycaenidae, most of which have blue on their wings.

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ blue cheeses n
blåskimmelost blå ost
A kind of cheese made with bluish mold in it.

blue mussel blue mussels n
blåmusling
A medium-sized edible mussel, Mytilus edulis, found on the North Atlantic coast of North America, Europe, and in other temperate and polar waters around the world.

blue screen of death blue screens of death n
BSOD blå skærm blå skærm af død
(computing, informal) An error screen displayed by some operating systems, especially Microsoft Windows, after encountering an unrecoverable error which causes the system to shut down.

blue tit blue tits n
blåmejse
A bird of species Cyanistes caeruleus of tits in family Paridae, with an azure blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye and encircling the white cheeks to the chin.

blue whale blue whales n
blåhval
A whale (Balaenoptera musculus), blue in color and the largest known living animal.

blue-black blue-blacks n
blåsort
A very dark blue.
Black with bluish highlights.

blue-eyed adj
blåøjet
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blue,‎ eyed (or eye, -ed).

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ blueberries n
blåbær
(countable) An edible round berry, belonging to the cowberry group (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus), with flared crowns at the end, that turns blue on ripening.
(countable) The shrub of the above-mentioned berry.
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark blue colour.

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ blueprints n
plan
(architecture, engineering, by extension) A detailed technical drawing (now often in some electronically storable and transmissible form).
(informal, by extension) Any detailed plan, whether literal or figurative.

bluestocking bluestockings n
blåstrømpe
(historical) A member of an 18th-century Blue Stockings Society.

bluethroat bluethroats n
blåhals
A small Old World passerine bird, of species Luscinia svecica, the male in spring having a bright blue throat.

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ blunderbusses n
espingol
An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.

blunt /blʌnt/ blunter bluntest adj
sløv
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; opposed to acute.

blunt instrument blunt instruments n
stump genstand
(literally) An object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injury.

blush /blʌʃ/ blushes n
rouge blush
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.

blush /blʌʃ/ v
rødme
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

boa /bɔː/ /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ boas boæ n
boa
Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor and the emperor boa of Mexico.
A type of long scarf; typically made from synthetic or real feathers (or occasionally fur), and usually worn by being draped across the shoulders with the ends hanging low, sometimes also with a loop around the neck.

boa constrictor boa constrictors n
kongeboa
A large tropical American snake, Boa constrictor, that kills its prey by squeezing them.

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ boar boars n
orne galt
A male pig.
A male guinea pig.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ boards n
bræt
A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
bestyrelse råd
A committee that manages the business of an organization, e.g., a board of directors.

board game board games n
brætspil
Any of many games of strategy or chance played on a specially designed board; often involves one or more players moving pieces and using dice or cards.

boarding boardings n
entring
The act of a sailor or boarding party attacking an enemy ship by boarding it.

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ boarding passes n
boardingkort boardingpas
A document or card, similar to a ticket, needed in order to board an airplane or other mode of transport.

boarding school /bɔɹdɪŋ ˈskul/ /bɔːdɪŋ ˈskuːl/ boarding schools n
kostskole
A school which provides board and lodging as well as tuition, with students going home during the weekends or between terms.

boardroom /ˈbɔɹdˌɹuːm/ boardrooms n
bestyrelseslokale
The room where a group of people (especially the board of a company or organization) conducts its meetings

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ boasts n
pral
A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
Something that one brags about.

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
prale
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ boats n
båd skib
A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

boat lift boat lifts n
skibshæveværk
A mechanism used for raising and lowering boats on a canal vertically from one water level to another.

boathook boathooks n
bådshage
A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

boathouse /ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/ boathouses n
bådehus bådeskur naust
A building at the edge of a river, lake or other body of water in which boats are kept.

boatwright boatwrights n
bådebygger
A maker of boats, especially of traditional wooden construction.

bobbin bobbins n
kniplepind spole
A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
spole
In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ bobcats n
rødlos
A North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, having tufted ears and a short tail.

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ more bodily most bodily adj
kropslig
Of, relating to, or concerning the body.

bodily fluid bodily fluids n
kropsvæske
(anatomy) Any liquid portion of the body, such as blood, urine, semen, saliva, especially when expelled.

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ [ˈbɑɾi] bodies n
krop legeme
The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
karosse karrosse karrosseri
The largest or most important part of anything, as distinct from its appendages or accessories. [from 11th c.]

body hair body hairs n
kropsbehåring kropshår
(anatomy) Hair of the body; in particular, androgenic hair, to the exclusion of facial hair and the hair atop one's head.

body image body images n
kropsbillede
The subjective inner picture of one's outward physical appearance.

body language body languages n
kropssprog
Nonverbal communication by means of facial expressions, eye behavior, gestures, posture, and the like; often thought to be involuntary.
Deliberate, usually culturally influenced, nonverbal communication using the body through facial expressions, gestures, dance, mime, etc.

body odour body odours n
kropslugt
The unpleasant smell emitted by a person's body, caused by bacteria multiplied by sweat.

body part body parts n
kropsdel legemsdel
(anatomy) Any part of an animal organism, such as an organ, limb or extremity.

body snatcher body snatchers n
ligrøver
One who abducts or controls another's body, such as a slaver, psychic, or human resources agent.
(historical) One who sells cadavers to anatomists, surgeons, etc., especially by exhuming corpses from graves, a resurrection man.

body text n
brødtekst
Within a book or other document, the main portion of text#Noun, excluding the front matter and back matter.

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] bodybuilders n
bodybuilder
(bodybuilding) A person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique, in order to compete in bodybuilding.

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
bodybuilding
A sport in which the aesthetics of muscular development is the basis for competition.

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ bodyguards n
livvagt
A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting someone.

bodywork bodyworks n
karosse karrosse karrosseri
(uncountable) The exterior body of a motor vehicle.

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ bogs n
mose sump
(wetland science, specifically) An acidic, chiefly rain-fed (ombrotrophic), peat-forming wetland. (Contrast an alkaline fen, and swamps and marshes.)

bog asphodel bog asphodels n
benbræk
Related species found elsewhere, such as Narthecium americanum and Narthecium californicum

bog bilberry /bɒɡ ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ bog bilberries n
mose-bølle
A shrub native of the cool temperate areas of northern hemisphere, Vaccinium uliginosum, and the berry of that shrub.

bog iron ore n
myremalm
(geology) Deposit of porous, impure limonite found in bogs and swamps.

bogeyman /ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbu.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/ /ˈbʊɡ.iˌmæn/ bogeymen n
bussemand bøhmand
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
(by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract.

bogie /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ bogies n
bogie
(by extension, rail transport, also, attributively) One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle.

bogue /boʊɡ/ bogues n
okseøjefisk
A species of seabream fish native to the eastern Atlantic (Boops boops).

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ bohemians n
boheme
A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional or nonconformist lifestyle.

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bh) with an atomic number of 107.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
koge
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
(intransitive, of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.

boiled egg boiled eggs n
kogt æg
An egg which has been cooked in the shell in boiling water. It can be hard-boiled or soft-boiled.

bokeh /ˈboʊ.kə/ /ˈboʊˌkeɪ/ /ˈbəʊ.kə/ /ˈbəʊˌkeɪ/ bokehs n
bokeh
(photography) A subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image projected by a camera lens.

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] bolder boldest more bold most bold adj
modig tapper
Courageous, daring.
fed
(typography, of, _, typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ bollards n
pullert
A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ bollocks n
nosse
(British, Irish, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A testicle.

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
nosser
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, vulgar) The testicles (sometimes used in the singular)

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbɒlstə/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ ; [ˈbɒʊlstə] bolsters n
bolster
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] bolts n
bolt slå
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
bundstykke
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
bolt
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.

bolt from the blue bolts from the blue n
som et lyn fra en klar himmel
A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ bombs n
bombe
An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, (especially) one dropped from an aircraft.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
bombe
(transitive, figuratively, often with with) To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.

bomb calorimeter bomb calorimeters n
bombekalorimeter
(science) A type of constant-volume calorimeter in which material is burned to measure its heat content.

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ bombers n
bombefly
(aviation, military) A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ bombings n
bombardement
The action of dropping bombs from the air.

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
velbekomme god appetit
Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɑn vɪvˈɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ bon vivants bons vivants n
levemand livsnyder
A man who enjoys luxurious things in life, especially good food and drink; a man about town.

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
god rejse
Used to wish someone a good journey.

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˈboʊnəˌfiːdeɪ/ /ˈbɑnə.faɪd/ /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
bona fide i god tro
In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ bonds n
obligation
(finance) A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture.

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ bondages n
slaveri
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery.
bindeleg
(sex) The practice of physically restraining people for sexual pleasure, such as by tying up or shackling.

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ bones n
knogle ben
(uncountable) A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
(countable) Any of the components of an endoskeleton, made of bone.
A bone of a fish; a fishbone.
(American football, informal) The wishbone formation.

bone china n
benporcelæn
an English form of porcelain made from clay mixed with bone ash

bone marrow bone marrows n
knoglemarv marv
(anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced.

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ boners n
boner stivert stådreng
(coarse, slang) An erect penis. [from mid-20th c.]
udbener
One who or that which removes bones.

bonfire /ˈbɑnˌfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ /ˈbɒnfaɪəɹ/ [ˈbɒɱˌfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈb̥ɒ̃ɱfaɛ̯ɚ] bonfires n
bål
A large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.

boning knife boning knives n
udbenerkniv
a sharp-pointed and narrow-bladed kitchen knife, used for removing the bones of poultry, meat, and fish.

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ bonnets n
kyse
A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
motorhjelm
(Australia, British, NZ, South Africa, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.

bonnie bonnier bonniest more bonnie most bonnie adj
frejdig
Merry; happy.

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ bonobos n
bonobo dværgchimpanse
A great ape, Pan paniscus, from Africa south of the Congo river.

bonsai /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ /ˈbɑnzaɪ/ /ˈbɒnsaɪ/ v
bonsai bonsaitræ
(transitive) To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.

boob /ˈbuːb/ boobs n
babs
(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ boogers n
bussemand
(US, Canada, Philippines, slang) A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from a nostril.

book /buːk/ /bʉk/ /bʊk/ books n
bog
A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
album bind bog
A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.
bind bog
A major division of a long work.
bogføring bøgerne
(usually, in the plural) Records of the accounts of a business.

book /buːk/ /bʉk/ /bʊk/ v
reservere bestille
(transitive) To reserve (something) for future use.
bogføre nedskrive notere
(transitive) To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.

bookbinder bookbinders n
bogbinder
A person whose profession is binding pages together to form books.

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] bookcases n
bogreol bogskab
A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

bookend bookends n
bogstøtte
A heavy object or moveable support placed at one or both ends of a row of books for the purpose of keeping them upright.

bookkeeper /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ bookkeepers n
bogholder
(accounting) A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ bookmarks n
bogmærke
A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
(computing) A record of the address of a file or Internet page, serving as a shortcut to it.

bookmobile bookmobiles n
bogbus
A mobile library; especially, a large van designed to transport a portion of some library's collection.

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ booksellers n
boghandler
A person engaged in the business of selling books.
boghandel
A business that sells books.

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ bookshelves n
boghylde bogreol
(furniture) A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

bookshop bookshops n
boghandel
A shop that sells books.

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ bookworms n
bogorm
Any of various insects that infest books.
bogorm læsehest
(figurative) An avid book reader.

boom barrier boom barriers n
bom skranke spærrebom
A bar or pole that can be lowered to block vehicular access through a controlled location, or raised to allow traffic to pass.

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ boomerangs n
boomerang
A flat curved airfoil that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, originally used in various parts of the world as a hunting weapon or, in returnable types, for sports or training.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] boots n
støvle
(footwear) A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ booths n
bod
A small stall for the display and sale of goods.

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] borders n
grænse
The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] v
begrænse
(transitive) To put a border on something.
grænse
(transitive) To lie on, or adjacent to, a border of.
(intransitive) To approach; to come near to; to verge (with on or upon).

border control n
grænsekontrol
Measures taken by a state or a bloc of states to monitor its borders and regulate the movement of people, animals, and goods across the border.

border guard border guards n
grænsegendarm grænsevagt
A person assigned to watch, protect or control the frontier between two sovereign states.

borderless adj
grænseløs
Not having a border.

borderline personality disorder borderline personality disorders n
boerderline-personlighedsstruktur borderline-personlighedsforstyrrelse

borderpost borderposts n
grænseovergang grænsepassage

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
kede
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
bore
(intransitive) To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ more bored most bored adj
kede
Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ boredoms n
kedsomhed
(countable) An instance or period of being bored; A bored state.

boric acid boric acids n
borsyre
(inorganic compound) H3BO3; B(OH)3; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts.

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ more boring most boring adj
kedelig
Causing boredom or tiredness; making you to feel tired and impatient.

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
født
Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
født med sølvske i munden
(idiomatic) born rich, or into a wealthy family

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ borons n
bor
The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.

borough /ˈbɝ.oʊ/ /ˈbʌ.ɹə/ /ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ boroughs n
borg
An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
låne
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
(arithmetic) In a subtraction, to deduct (one) from a digit of the minuend and add ten to the following digit, in order that the subtraction of a larger digit in the subtrahend from the digit in the minuend to which ten is added gives a positive result.

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ borschts n
borsjtj
A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream, called borsch in its countries of origin.

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ bosses n
chef
A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
A person in charge of a business or company.

botanical adj
botanisk
Of or pertaining to botany; relating to the study of plants.

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] botanists n
botaniker
(botany) A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

botanize /ˈbɒtənaɪz/ v
botanisere
To do the work of a botanist, as to inventory the plant life in an area and to collect plants for research purposes.

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ botanies n
botanik
(uncountable) A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants.

botfly botflies n
bremse brems hestebremse
One of several dipterous insects of the family Oestridae, the larvae of which are parasites on many animals, including humans.

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] conjunction
både
Including both of (used with and).

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
begge
Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

both … and conjunction
både … og såvel … som

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ bothers n
mas
Fuss, ado.

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ bottles n
flaske
The contents of such a container.
(figurative) Intoxicating liquor; alcohol.

bottle opener bottle openers n
flaskeåbner kapselåbner øloplukker
A device used to remove the cap from a bottle.

bottleneck bottlenecks n
flaskehals
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ bottoms n
bund
The lowest part of anything.
passiv
(broadly, by extension) A submissive partner in a sexual relationship.

bottomless /ˈbatəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.ləs/ adj
bundløs
Having no bottom.
Extremely deep.
bar underkrop
Not wearing clothes below the waist; particularly not wearing clothes that would cover the genitalia.

botulism /ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ botulisms n
botulisme pølseforgiftning
(pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.

bough /baʊ/ boughs n
gren
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

bouillon /ˈbuˌjɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/ /ˈbʊljən/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ bouillons n
bouillon
A clear seasoned broth made by simmering usually light meat, such as beef or chicken.

bouillon cube bouillon cubes n
bouillonterning
(Canada, US) A small cube, consisting of dry ingredients, that can be dissolved to make a broth or soup stock.

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ boulders n
kampesten
A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ boulevards n
boulevard
A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.

bouncer /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ bouncers n
dørmand dørvogter
(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc. to decide who can enter, maintain order, and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ bouncing castles n
hoppeborg
A large inflatable structure, resembling a castle etc., on which children jump and play as on a trampoline.

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
begrænset
Confined or restricted to a certain place.

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ boundaries n
rand
(topology) (of a set) the set of points in the closure of a set S, not belonging to the interior of that set

boundary condition boundary conditions n
randbetingelse
(quantum mechanics) either one of the conditions that the wave function must be continuous and that its derivative must be as well, except in the case of infinite potential

boundless more boundless most boundless adj
grænseløs ubegrænset
Without bounds, unbounded.

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ /buːˈkeɪ/ bouquets n
buket
A bunch of cut flowers.
bouquet
The scent of a particular wine.

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ more bourgeois most bourgeois adj
borgerlig
Of or relating to the middle class (often, pejorative) , their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.
(Marxism) Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually, _, pejorative) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ bourgeois n
burgøjser
(Marxism) A capitalist, (usually, _, pejorative) an exploiter of the proletariat.

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ bourgeoisies n
borgerskab bourgeoisi
(Marxism) The capitalist class.

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
bse kogalskab
(disease, neurology) A fatal, neurodegenerative disease of cattle, which is transmissible to humans through misshaped prion proteins, caused by eating infected tissues.

bow /baʊ/ bows n
buk
A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
bov
(nautical) The front of a boat or ship.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ bows n
bue
(archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
(musical instrument) A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments.
Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.
sløjfe
A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.

bow /baʊ/ v
bukke bøje
(intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
stryge
To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
bue bøje
(transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.

bow and arrow /ˈbəʊ ən(d) ˈæɹəʊ/ bows and arrows n
pil og bue
A weapon consisting of a bow and a supply of arrows, often kept in a quiver.

bow wave bow waves n
bovbølge
The wave that forms at the bow of a ship as it moves through the water, and defines the outer limits of the ship's wake.

bow-legged more bow-legged most bow-legged adj
hjulbenet
Having bowed legs, having legs bent noticeably outward at the knee

bow-wow interjection
vov vov-vov
Representing the sound of a dog barking.

bowdlerize /ˈbaʊd.ləɹˌaɪz/ /ˈbaʊd.ləˌɹaɪz/ v
censurere
(transitive) To remove or alter those parts of a text considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly.

bowhead /ˈbəʊhɛd/ bowheads n
grønlandshval
A large baleen whale, Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters.

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [boːl] [bo̞ːɫ] [bɒʊɫ] [b̥ou̯] bowls n
skål
A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.

bowleg /ˈbəʊlɛɡ/ bowlegs n
hjulben
A leg that curves outward at the knee. It might refer to the leg of a human, animal or even a piece of furniture.

bowline /ˈboʊlɪn/ /ˈbəʊlɪn/ bowlines n
pælestik
(nautical) A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope that will not slip or jam.

bowling alley bowling alleys n
bowlinghal
A building or room which contains lanes for bowling.

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ bowsprits n
bovspryd
(ship parts) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ bowstrings n
buestreng
The string of an archer's bow.
(historical) The string of an archer's bow, as used by the Turks for strangling offenders.

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ bowties n
butterfly sløjfe
A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ boxen boxes n
buk kuskesæde
The driver’s seat on a horse-drawn coach.
bås loge
A compartment to sit inside in an auditorium, courtroom, theatre, or other building.
dåse
(slang, vulgar) The vagina.
jagthytte skilderhus
A small rectangular shelter.
kasse bøsning ramme
(engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
kasse æske boks skrin dåse
A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
kassen
(slang, preceded by the) The television.
ramme kasse
A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
skridtbeskytter
(cricket) A hard protector for the genitals worn inside the underpants by a batsman or close fielder.
buksbom
Any of various evergreen shrubs or trees of genus Buxus, especially common box, European box, or boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) which is often used for making hedges and topiary.
(Australia) Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.
slag
A blow with the fist.
ramme
A rectangle: an oblong or a square.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
kasse æske lægge pakke
(transitive) To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
slå
(transitive) To strike with the fists; to punch.
bokse
(transitive, boxing) To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.
(intransitive, stative, boxing) To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ boxers n
bokser
A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.
A breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a square-jawed muzzle.

boxful boxesful boxfuls n
æske
as much as a box will hold

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boksning
(sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

boxwood boxwoods n
buksbom
(countable, uncountable) The box tree, Buxus sempervirens.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ interjection
mand
Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ boys n
fyr
dreng
A young male human. [from 15th c.]
(informal, especially, with a possessive) A male friend.
knægt dreng
(informal, sometimes mildly derogatory) A male human of any age, as opposed to a "girl" (female human of any age).

boy's name boys' names n
drengenavn
A given name to a young male person or boy.

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ boycotts n
boykot
The act of boycotting.

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
boykotte
To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ boyfriends n
kæreste
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ more boyish most boyish adj
drenget
Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ [bɹɐ̞] bras n
brystholder bh bøjle-bh
An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ bracelets n
armbånd
A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
bøjle tandbøjle
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ brackets n
hyldebærer hyldeknægt
A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.
konsol
(engineering) Any intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part, the smaller part typically projecting sideways from the larger part.
parentes
Any of the characters “(”, “)”, “[”, “]”, “{”, “}”, “⟨”, “⟩”, “<”, “>”, or the like, used in pairs to enclose parenthetic remarks, sections of mathematical expressions, etc.
interval
One of several ranges of numbers.

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ more brackish most brackish adj
brak brakt vand brakvand
(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

brackish water brackish waters n
brakvand
(hydrology) Water whose salinity falls between that of fresh water and that of seawater.

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
prale blære sig
(intransitive, often with of) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.

braid /bɹeɪd/ braids n
fletning
A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]

braille /ˈbɹaɪ/ /ˈbɹeɪl/ brailles n
punktskrift
A system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

brain /bɹeɪn/ brains n
hjerne
A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
(informal) An intelligent person.
(plurale tantum) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.
(in the plural) Intellect.
(in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.
By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
(slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.
(informal) Mind.
A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.

brain cell brain cells n
hjernecelle
(cytology) A cell in the brain, such as a neuron or a glial cell.

brain damage brain damages n
hjerneskade
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brain,‎ damage.

brain death n
hjernedød
(medicine) An irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

brain stem brain stems n
hjernestamme
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the cerebrum and the rest of the forebrain.

brain surgery brain surgeries n
raketvidenskab
(uncountable, idiomatic, hyperbole, chiefly in the negative) Something that is overly complex, detailed or confusing.

brain-dead /ˈbɹeɪnˌdɛd/ more brain-dead most brain-dead adj
hjernedød
(medicine, not comparable) Having an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.
hjernedød åndssvag
(colloquial) Having no useful thoughts; stupid; ditzy.

brain-teaser brain-teasers n
hjernegymnastik hjernevrider
A complex riddle or puzzle.

brain-washing brain-washings n
hjernevask
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture

brained more brained most brained adj
hjernet
(in combination, sometimes, figurative) Having a particular kind or number of brain.

brainstorming brainstormings n
brainstorm brainstorming
A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
hjernevaske
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

brake /bɹeɪk/ brakes n
bremse
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
(engineering) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.
(figuratively) Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
brage
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead.

brake pad brake pads n
bremseklods
A friction element in a disc brake.

brambling bramblings n
kvækerfinke
A finch, Fringilla montifringilla of northern Eurasia, the male having a black head in summer and an orange breast with white belly and a long white rump.

bran /ˈbɹæn/ brans n
klid
The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːnt͡ʃ/ branches n
gren
The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
filial
A location of an organization with several locations.
gren branche område
An area in business or of knowledge, research.

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːnt͡ʃ/ v
opdele
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) divide into separate parts or subdivisions.

brand /bɹænd/ brands n
kvalitet
brændemærke
A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.
mærke varemærke
The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.
mærke
A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

brand /bɹænd/ v
brændemærke
(transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
(transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
indprente
(transitive) To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
stemple
(transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone).

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ adj
splinterny
Utterly new, as new as possible.

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
svinge
(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ brandies n
brandy
(uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

brass /bɹas/ /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ brasses n
messing
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

brass knuckles n
knojern
A weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ brats n
møgunge unge
(pejorative) A child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish.

brave /bɹeɪv/ braver bravest more brave most brave adj
modig
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.

brave new world brave new worlds n
fagre nye verden
A better, often utopian (future) world.

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ braveries n
mod tapperhed
(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

bravo /bɹɑˈvoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvəʊ/ /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
bravo
Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.

brawny /ˈbɹɔːni/ brawnier brawniest adj
kraftig muskuløs
Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.

brazen bull brazen bulls n
messingoksen
An ancient torture device, supposed to have been devised by Perillos of Athens, consisting of a hollow bull fashioned from brass in which victims were imprisoned and burned to death.

brazil nut brazil nuts n
paranød
Bertholletia excelsa, a tree native to tropical South America.
The nut produced by this tree.

breach of contract breaches of contract n
kontraktbrud
(legal) A failure to meet an obligation under the terms of a contract.

bread /bɹɛd/ breads n
brød
A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.
Food; sustenance; support of life, in general.
(countable) Any variety of bread.

bread /bɹɛd/ v
panere
(transitive) To coat with breadcrumbs.

bread and circuses /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
brød och skuespel
(idiomatic) Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.

bread knife bread knives n
brødkniv
A knife, with a serrated edge, designed to cut bread; sometimes slots into a breadboard.

bread roll bread rolls n
rundstykke kuvertbrød
A miniature round loaf of bread, often accompanying a meal.

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɪt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪt/ breadbaskets n
brødkurv
A basket used for storing or carrying bread.

breadfruit /ˈbɹɛdfɹuːt/ breadfruit breadfruits n
brødfrugttræ
An evergreen tree, Artocarpus altilis, native to islands of the east Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.
brødfrugt
The large round fruit of this tree.

breadstick breadsticks n
brødstang
A long, very slender loaf of crisp bread smaller than a baguette; for example, grissini from Italy and rosquilletas from Spain.

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ breadwinners n
familieforsørger forsørger
The primary income-earner in a household.

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] breaks n
brud
An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
åbning hul
A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.
pause
A rest or pause, usually from work.
An interval or intermission between two parts of a performance, for example a theatre show, broadcast, or sports game.
afbrud
A temporary split with a romantic partner.
break
(tennis) A game won by the receiving player(s).
kontra
(soccer) The counter-attack.

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
dele veksle
(transitive) To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
ødelægge
(transitive, gaming, _, slang) To render (a game) unchallenging by altering its rules or exploiting loopholes or weaknesses in them in a way that gives a player an unfair advantage.
smadre bryde sammen gå i stykker gå itu ødelægge
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
holde pause pause
(intransitive) To interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily; to go on break.
knække
(transitive, with for) To (attempt to) disengage and flee to; to make a run for.
brække knække knuse smadre sønderslå bryde
(intransitive, of a voice) To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
bryde krænke
(transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
degradere
(transitive, military, most often in the, _, passive tense) To demote; to reduce the military rank of.

break a leg interjection
knæk og bræk! pøj
(idiomatic) Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.

break bread v
bryde brød
To eat a meal, especially to eat a shared meal with friends.

break down v
bryde sammen gå i stykker gå itu
(intransitive) To cease to function. (others)
bryde sammen gå i stykker gå itu gå ned kollapse nedbryde
(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
bryde sammen nedbryde
(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become weak and ineffective.
nedbryde
(ergative) To (cause to) decay, to decompose.

break point break points n
breakbold
(tennis) A situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game (but not the set or match).

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
bryde isen
(idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

break up v
slå op gå fra hinanden
(intransitive, telecommunications) Of a conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection; of a signal, to deteriorate.

break-in break-ins n
indbrud
The act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbəl/ more breakable most breakable adj
skrøbelig
Able to break or be broken.

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ breakers n
styrtsø
(chiefly, in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ breakfasts n
morgenmad
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

breaking strain breaking strains n
brudstyrke
The amount of strain which can cause something to break, according to the force or weight placed on it. Many materials, such as lines and ropes, have a specified breaking strain.

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ breakthroughs n
gennembrud
(military) An advance through and past enemy lines.
Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
(construction) The penetration of a separating wall or the remaining distance to an adjacent hollow (a crosscut in mining) or between two parts of a tunnel build from both ends; knockthrough.

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ breakwaters n
bølgebryder mole
A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ bream breams n
brasen
A European fresh-water cyprinoid fish of the genus Abramis, little valued as food. Several species are known.
(British) A species in that genus, Abramis brama.
An American fresh-water fish, of various species of Lepomis and allied genera, which are also called sunfishes and pondfishes.
A marine sparoid fish of the genus Pagellus, and allied genera.

breast /bɹɛst/ breasts n
bryst
(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
The ventral portion of an animal’s thorax.
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.

breast implant breast implants n
brystimplantat
(surgery) A medical prosthesis used to augment, reconstruct, or create the physical form of breasts (the organs on the front of the [typically female] chest).

breast milk breast milks n
brystmælk modermælk
Milk produced by human mammary glands.

breastfeed /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ v
amme
(transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

breaststroke breaststrokes n
brystsvømning
A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, the arms being swept forward, outward and back under the water and the legs are kicked like a frog's

breastwork breastworks n
brystværn
A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.

breathe /bɹið/ /bɹiːð/ v
ånde trække vejret
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ breathings n
åndedræt vejrtrækning
(uncountable) The act of respiration; (countable) a single instance of this.

breathtakingly /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ.li/ more breathtakingly most breathtakingly adv
betagende fascinerende
In a breathtaking manner.

breeches role breeches roles n
bukserolle
(theatre) A role in a theatrical production in which an actress appears in male clothing.

breed /bɹiːd/ breeds n
race sort
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

breed /bɹiːd/ v
avle forplante sig reproducere
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
avle
Of animals, to mate.
To keep animals and have them reproduce in a way that improves the next generation’s qualities.
To arrange the mating of specific animals.
(obsolete, intransitive) To be formed in the parent or dam; to be generated, or to grow, like young before birth.
avle dyrke
To propagate or grow plants trying to give them certain qualities.
opfostre
To take care of in infancy and through childhood; to bring up.

breeding-ground breeding-grounds n
legeplads
A place or region where animals go to breed.

breeze /bɹiːz/ breezes n
brise
A light, gentle wind.

brent goose brent geese n
knortegås mørkbuget knortegås
(British) A small member of the goose family (Anatidae), Branta bernicla.

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
broder
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹiː.vɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ breviaries n
breviar
A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.

brevity is the soul of wit proverb
korthed er videns sjæl
Conciseness of expression is an essential characteristic of astute, perceptive, or witty remarks.

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] v
brygge
(intransitive) To attend to the business, or go through the processes, of brewing or making beer.

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ brewers n
brygger
Someone who brews, or whose occupation is to prepare malt liquors.

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ breweries n
bryggeri
A building where beer is produced.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ bribes n
bestikkelse
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
bestikke
(transitive) To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something against his/her original will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
(transitive) To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ briberies n
bestikkelse
The making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions.
(legal) The activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes.

brick /bɹɪk/ adj
murstens-
(colloquial, AAVE, New York, of weather) Extremely cold.

brick /bɹɪk/ bricks n
mursten
(countable) A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.
(uncountable) Such hardened mud, clay, etc. considered collectively, as a building material.
knag sveske
(slang, dated) A helpful and reliable person.

bricklayer bricklayers n
murer
A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.

bridal /ˈbraɪ.dl̩/ /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ adj
brude-
Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.

bridal couple bridal couples n
brudepar
The bride and bridegroom on their wedding day, and possibly for a short time thereafter, for example during their honeymoon.

bride /bɹaɪd/ brides n
brud
A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bride price bride prices n
brudepris brudesum
In some cultures, a sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride.

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ bridegrooms n
brudgom
A man in the context of his own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ bridesmaids n
brudepige
A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ bridges n
bro
A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
(dentistry) A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
(nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
(computing) A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
(graph theory) An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
næseben bro
(anatomy) The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
bridge
(card games) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
stol bro
(music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ bridgeheads n
brohoved
(military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ bridles n
bidsel
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bridled tern bridled terns n
Brilleterne
Onychoprion anaethetus, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

brief /bɹiːf/ briefer briefest more brief most brief adj
kort
Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
kortfattet
Concise; taking few words. [from 15th c.]

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ briefcases n
portefølje
A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

brigadier /bɹɪɡəˈdɪɚ/ brigadiers n
brigadegeneral
(military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.

brigadier general brigadier generals n
brigadegeneral
(military) A military officer who commands a brigade.
(US, military) A one star general.

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ brigands n
røver
(crime) An outlaw or bandit.

bright /bɹaɪt/ brighter brightest adj
lys klar funklende
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
kvik opvakt
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
livlig munter
Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
munter
In good spirits; happy, optimistic.

brill /bɹɪl/ brill brills n
slethvar
A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus.

brim /bɹɪm/ v
bramme med
(intransitive) To be full to overflowing.

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmstən/ /ˈbɹɪmstəʊn/ brimstones n
citronsommerfugl
The butterfly Gonepteryx rhamni of the Pieridae family.

brine /bɹaɪn/ brines n
saltlage
Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
havvand saltvand
The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
bringe
(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

bring about v
tilvejebringe
(transitive) To cause to take place.
(transitive) To accomplish, achieve.

bring oneself to v
få sig selv til
To force oneself to do something (usually unpleasant); to gather the courage to do something.

bring to light v
bringe frem i lyset
(idiomatic) To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.

bring up v
opdrage
To raise or rear (children).

brink /bɹɪŋk/ brinks n
kant rand
The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
(figurative) The edge or border.

brinkmanship /ˈbɹɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/ /ˈbɹɪŋk.mənˌʃɪp/ brinkmanships n
højt spil
(chiefly, politics) The pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink (for example, by risking a dangerous policy) rather than to concede a point. [from mid 1950s]

briquette /bɹɪˈkɛt/ briquettes n
briket
A small brick, typically made of charcoal and used for fuel.

brisket /ˈbɹɪskɪt/ briskets n
spidsbryst
A cut of meat taken from the chest, especially from the section under the first five ribs.

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ bristles n
børste
A stiff or coarse hair, usually and especially on a nonhuman mammal.
børste børstehår
The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item, typically made from plant cellulose, animal hairs, or synthetic polymers.

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ brittler brittlest more brittle most brittle adj
skrøbelig skør
Inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact; crackly.

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ brittles n
krokant
A confection of caramelized sugar and nuts.

brittle fracture brittle fractures n
sprødt brud
(mechanics, material science) type of fracture without plastic deformation

broad hint broad hints n
vink med en vognstang

broadband /ˈbɹɑdbænd/ /ˈbɹɔdbænd/ /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/ broadbands n
bredbånd
(Internet) An internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or cable modem.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ more broadcast most broadcast adj
udsendt
Communicated, signalled, or transmitted to many people, through radio waves or electronic means.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ broadcasts n
udsendelse
A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
udsendelse program
A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
udsende
(transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.

broadcasting broadcastings n
udsendelse sending
(business) The business or profession of radio and television.

broadside /ˈbrɔdˌsaɪd/ /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/ broadsides n
bredside
(nautical) One side of a ship above the water line; all the guns on one side of a warship; their simultaneous firing.
skillingsvise
The printed lyrics of a folk song or ballad; a broadsheet.

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.laɪ/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ broccoli broccolis n
broccoli
A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ brochures n
brochure
A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

brocket /ˈbɹɒkɪt/ brockets n
spidsbuk
A stag in its second year, before its horns have started branching.

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ broker brokest more broke most broke adj
flad
(informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt.
(informal) Without any money, penniless.

broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ more broken most broken adj
fallit flad
brækket
(of a, bone or body part) Fractured; having the bone in pieces.
brækket knust
(of sleep) Interrupted; not continuous.
Fragmented; in separate pieces.
(of a, promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
(colloquial, US, of a, situation) Not having gone in the way intended; saddening.
stiplet
(of a, line) Dashed; made up of short lines with small gaps between each one and the next.
afbrudt
(of an, electronic connection) Disconnected, no longer open or carrying traffic.
brækket defekt knust
Non-functional; not functioning properly.
knust
(of a, person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
gebrokken
Having no money; bankrupt, broke.
(sports, video games, of a tactic or option) Overpowered; overly powerful; giving a player too much power.

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ brokers n
mægler
A mediator between a buyer and seller.
børsmægler
A stockbroker.

brome /bɹəʊm/ bromes n
hejre
Any grass of the genus Bromus.

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ bromines n
brom
(uncountable) A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.

bromomethane bromomethanes n
brommethan methylbromid

bromothymol blue n
bromthymolblåt
(organic compound) A dye, 4,4'-(3H-2,1 benzoxathiol-3-ylidene) bis [2 bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)phenol] S,S-dioxide, which is used as an acid-base indicator

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ bronchitides bronchitises n
bronkitis bronchitis
(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ more bronze most bronze adj
bronze-
Made of bronze metal.
bronzefarvet bronze
Having a reddish-brown colour.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ bronzes n
bronze
(uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
(countable, and, uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.
(countable) A work of art made of bronze, especially a sculpture.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ v
bronzere
(transitive) To plate with bronze.
(intransitive, of the skin) To change to a bronze or tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

bronze medal bronze medals n
bronzemedalje
A medal made of, or having the color of, bronze, given as a prize for finishing in third place.

bronze medalist bronze medalists n
bronzemedaljevinder bronzevinder
Someone who has received a bronze medal.

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ brooches n
broche
A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ broods n
kuld
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
ruge
(transitive) To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʉk/ /bɹʊk/ brooks n
bæk
A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ brooms n
kost
(countable) A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.
Any of several yellow-flowered shrubs of the family Fabaceae, with long, stiff, thin branches and small or few leaves used for the domestic utensil.

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ broomsticks n
kosteskaft
The handle of a broom (sweeping tool).

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ broths n
bouillon
(uncountable) Water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled.
bouillon suppe
(countable) A soup made from broth and other ingredients such as vegetables, herbs or diced meat.

brothel /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ brothels n
bordel horehus
A house of prostitution.

brother /ˈbɹɐðə/ /ˈbɹʊðə/ /ˈbɹʊðəɹ/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə/ /ˈbɹʌðəɹ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ brethren brothers n
bror broder
A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).
Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.
broder bror
A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ brethren-in-law brother-in-laws brothers-in-law n
svoger
The brother of the spouse of one's sibling.
The husband of the sibling of one's spouse.

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌð.əˌhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚˌhʊd/ brotherhoods n
broderskab
The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).
An association of people for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ more brotherly most brotherly adj
broderlig
Of or characteristic of brothers.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browner brownest more brown most brown adj
brun
Having a brown colour.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browns n
brun
(countable, and, uncountable) A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
brune
(intransitive) To become brown.
(cooking, transitive) To cook something until it becomes brown.

brown bear brown bears n
brun bjørn
A species of bears native to northern America, Europe and Asia having brownish fur. (Ursus arctos)

brown dwarf brown dwarfs brown dwarves n
brun dværg
(star) A starlike object that contracts to about the volume of Jupiter after its formation phase; its mass may range from several times that of Jupiter, such that it fuses deuterium, up to just below the threshold of sustained hydrogen fusion.

brown rice brown rices n
brune ris
Rice with the brownish hull not polished off as in white rice. The hull contains important vitamins, including vitamin B complex, which are missing in white rice.

brown sugar brown sugars n
farin
Sugar which has been only partially refined and still contains molasses.
Refined sugar to which molasses has been added.

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ brownies n
nisse
(folklore) A mythical creature, a helpful elf who would secretly do people's housework for them. [from 1510s]

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
skimme bladre gennemse ose
To scan, to casually look through in order to find items of interest, especially without knowledge of what to look for beforehand.
browse gennemblade
(transitive, computing) To navigate through hyperlinked documents on a computer, usually with a browser.
græsse
(intransitive, of an animal) To move about while eating parts of plants, especially plants other than pasture, such as shrubs or trees.

bruise /bɹuːz/ /bɹɪu̯z/ bruises n
blodudtrædning blåt mærke
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

brunch /bɹʌnt͡ʃ/ /bɹʌnʃ/ brunches n
brunch
A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
mørkhåret
(of a person) Having brown hair.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ brunettes n
brunette
A person, especially female, with brown hair.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ brushes n
børste
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
The act of brushing something.
A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ v
børste
(transitive) To clean with a brush.

brushmaker brushmakers n
børstenbinder
A person who makes brushes.

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ brusquer brusquest more brusque most brusque adj
brysk
Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ brutes n
bæst udyr
(archaic) An animal seen as being without human reason; a senseless beast. [from 17th c.]

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ more brutish most brutish adj
dyrisk
Of, or in the manner of a brute
brutal
Bestial; lacking human sensibility

bubble /ˈbʊb.əl/ /ˈbʌb.əl/ /ˈbʌbl̩/ bubbles n
boble blære
A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.

bubble /ˈbʊb.əl/ /ˈbʌb.əl/ /ˈbʌbl̩/ v
boble
(intransitive) To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling).

bubblegum /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/ /ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ bubblegums n
ballontyggegummi
(usually, _, uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.

bubonic plague bubonic plagues n
byldepest
(disease) A contagious, often fatal, epidemic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, transmitted by the bite of fleas from an infected person or rodent, especially a rat, and characterized by delirium, chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of buboes.

buck /bʊk/ /bʌk/ bucks n
buk
A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, shad and kangaroo.

bucket /ˈbʌkət/ /ˈbʌkɪt/ buckets n
spand
The amount held in this container.
The leather socket for holding the whip when driving, or for the carbine or lance when mounted.
spand skovl
Part of a piece of machinery that resembles a bucket (container).
kurv
(basketball, informal) The basket.

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ buckles n
spænde
A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ /ˈbʌkʍiːt/ buckwheats n
boghvede
An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(culinary) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.

bud /bʌd/ buds n
knop
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.

budgerigar /ˈbɐd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɐː/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑɹ/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑː/ budgerigars n
undulat
A species of small green parrot, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many colour varieties.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ budgets n
budget
The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

buff-bellied pipit buff-bellied pipits n
hedepiber
Anthus rubescens, a small songbird found on both sides of the northern Pacific.

buff-breasted sandpiper buff-breasted sandpipers n
prærieløber
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris subruficollis)

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ buffalo buffaloes buffalos n
bøffel
An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.
bison bøffel
A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ v
jage gå på jagt
(transitive) To hunt buffalo.
bringe ud af det forvirre sætte til vægs
(US, slang, transitive) To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] buffers n
buffer puffer
(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added.

buffer solution buffer solutions n
pufferopløsning
(chemistry) A solution, containing a buffer, that maintains a relatively constant pH

buffered more buffered most buffered adj
bufferet
(chemistry) Dissolved in a buffer solution.

bug /bʌɡ/ bugs n
kryb insekt
(gambling, slang) A metal clip attached to the underside of a table, etc. to hold hidden cards, as a form of cheating.

build /bɪld/ v
bygge
(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

build castles in the air v
bygge luftkasteller
(transitive, idiomatic) To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] builders n
byggearbejder
A person who builds or constructs things.

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ buildings n
byggeri opførelse
(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.
bygning
(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.

building material building materials n
byggemateriale
Any material which is used for construction purposes.

building site building sites n
byggeplads
(construction) The site, the place where a building is located, is currently under construction, or shall be constructed (including structures other than buildings).

built-in /ˈbɪltɪn/ adj
indbygget
Constructed as a non-detachable part of a larger structure.

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ bulbs n
løg
The bulb-shaped underground portion of a plant such as a tulip, consisting of a shortened stem and many fleshy scale leaves, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.

bulkhead /ˈbʌlk.hɛd/ bulkheads n
skot
(nautical) A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ bulkier bulkiest adj
voluminøs
Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular

bull /bʉl/ /ˈbʊl/ adj
stor og stærk
Large and strong, like a bull.

bull /bʉl/ /ˈbʊl/ bulls n
segl
A seal affixed to a document, especially a document from the Pope.
nonsens sludder sniksnak
(euphemistic, informal) Nonsense.
tyr okse
Any adult male bovine.
han tyr
An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
tyr
A large, strong man.
haussespekulant haussist
(finance) An investor who buys (commodities or securities) in anticipation of a rise in prices.
strisser
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.

bull /bʉl/ /ˈbʊl/ v
ligge presse
(intransitive, often with into or through) To force oneself (in a particular direction); to move aggressively.
ligge pudse
(agriculture, intransitive, of a cow or heifer) To be in heat; to be ready for mating with a bull.
ligge
(agriculture, transitive, of a bull) To mate with (a cow or heifer).
(finance, transitive) To endeavour to raise the market price of.
(finance, transitive) To endeavour to raise prices in.

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ bulldozers n
bulldozer
A tractor with caterpillar tracks and an attached blade for pushing earth and building debris for coarse preliminary surface grading, demolishing building structures, etc.

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ bullets n
kugle projektil
A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
(informal) An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.
(figuratively) Anything that is projected extremely fast.
bullet punkttegn
(typography) A printed symbol in the form of a solid circle, “•”, often used to mark items in a list.

bullet hole bullet holes n
skudhul skudsår
A circular wound or hole caused by the projectile of a firearm.

bullet train bullet trains n
højhastighedstog
A Shinkansen train; a Japanese high-speed rail train.

bulletin board bulletin boards n
opslagstavle
A board on which messages may be posted, especially one in a public space.

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ more bulletproof most bulletproof adj
skudsikker
(of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

bullfinch bullfinches n
dompap
The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ bullfrogs n
oksefrø
Any of various frogs having a croak that resembles the bellow of a cow or bull.

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ bullions n
barre guldbarre sølvbarre
A bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ bullocks n
stud
(archaic) A young bull.
A castrated bull; an ox.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
pis
(vulgar, slang, usual sense) Statements that are false or exaggerated to impress or cheat the listener.

bully /ˈbʊli/ bullier bulliest adj
fin udmærket
(US, slang, dated) Very good.

bully /ˈbʊli/ interjection
fint udmærket
(often, followed by for) Well done!

bully /ˈbʊli/ bullies n
bølle tyran
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
herse med mobbe
(transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
tyrannisere
(transitive) To act aggressively towards.

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ bullyings n
mobning
Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɚk/ bulwarks n
bolværk
A defensive wall or rampart.
A defense or safeguard.

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiː/ bumblebees n
humlebi
Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ bumpers n
kofanger stødfanger
(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

bumper car bumper cars n
radiobil
A small electric-powered vehicle encircled with a rubber bumper, used in an amusement ride.

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ bumpkins n
bondejokke bondeknold bonderøv
A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.

bun /bʊn/ /bʌn/ buns n
bolle
A small bread roll that is sweetened or spiced.

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ bunches n
klase bundt bunke
A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
klase
A protuberance; a hunch; a knob or lump; a hump.

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ bundles n
bundt
A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.

bungalow /ˈbʌŋɡl̩oʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡl̩əʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/ bungalows n
bungalow
A thatched or tiled one-story house in India surrounded by a wide veranda; a similar house in this style.

bungee jump bungee jumps n
bungee jump
An instance of bungee jumping.

bungee jump v
hoppe bungee jump
(intransitive) To participate in bungee jumping.

bunk bed bunk beds n
køje
Two or more beds fixed on top of one another, so that one person can sleep in each bunk at a different height.

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ bunkers n
bunker
(military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ buoys n
bøje
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ buoyancies n
opdrift
(physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid.

bupkis /ˈbɔp.kɪs/ /ˈbʌp.kɪs/ n
bar røv at trutte i
(US, slang) Absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance.

bur-reed bur-reeds n
pindsvineknop
A group (genus Sparganium) of widespread flowering perennial marsh plants widespread in wet areas in temperate regions.

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ burdens n
byrde læs
A heavy load.
byrde belastning last
A responsibility, onus.

burden of proof burdens of proof n
bevisbyrde
(legal) The duty of a party in a legal proceeding to prove an assertion of fact; it includes both the burden of production and the burden of persuasion; the onus probandi.
(epistemology) The obligation of the person making a claim in a dispute to provide sufficient evidence for their position.

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ burdocks n
burre
Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.

bureau /ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹə/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/ bureaus bureaux n
bureau
An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ bureau de changes bureaus de change bureaux de change n
vekselbureau
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A place where foreign currency can be exchanged.

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ bureaucracies n
bureaukrati
Government by bureaus or their administrators or officers.
(business, organizational theory) A system of administration based upon organisation into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc., designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.
The body of officers and administrators, especially of a government.
(chiefly, derogatory) Excessive red tape and routine in any administration, body or behaviour.

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ bureaucrats n
bureaukrat
An official who is part of a bureaucracy.

bureaucratic more bureaucratic most bureaucratic adj
bureaukratisk
Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.

burette /bjʊəˈɹɛt/ /bjʊˈɹɛt/ burettes n
burette
(chemistry) A glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and titration.

burger /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡɚ/ burgers n
burger
(informal) A hamburger.

burger bar burger bars n
burger-bar burgerbar
A fast-food restaurant and/or takeaway selling primarily hamburgers and similar dishes.

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ burglaries n
indbrud
(law) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ burials n
begravelse
The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth.

burka burkas n
burka
A Central Asian garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.

burlap /ˈbɜːlæp/ /ˈbɝlæp/ burlaps n
hessian sækkelærred
(US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ burlesques n
varieté
A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.

burly /ˈbɜːli/ burlier burliest adj
kraftig
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ burns n
brandsår forbrænding
A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
bæk strøm
(Northern England, Scotland) A large stream.
afbrænding
The act of burning something with fire.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
brænde brænde op
(transitive) To cause to be consumed by fire.
brænde
(transitive) To overheat so as to make unusable.
(intransitive) To become overheated to the point of being unusable.
(intransitive) To be hot, e.g. due to embarrassment.
(chemistry, transitive) To cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent, with evolution of heat; to consume; to oxidize.
(transitive, computing) To write data to a permanent storage medium like a compact disc or a ROM chip.

burn one's bridges v
bryde alle broer bryde alle broer bag sig brænde alle broer brænde alle broer bag sig
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

burnet rose burnet roses n
klitrose
A wild rose native to coastal areas of Europe and northwestern Africa, Rosa pimpinellifolia

burning bush burning bushes n
brændende tornebusk
(Judaism, Christianity) A biblical object described in Exodus 3:1-22, used by Yahweh to communicate with Moses.

burnout /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ burnouts n
udbrændthed
A person who has the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest.

burnt /bɜːnt/ /bɝnt/ more burnt most burnt adj
brændt
(of food) Carbonised.

burocratic more burocratic most burocratic adj
bureaukratisk
Of or pertaining to burocracy or the actions of burocrats.

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ burps n
bøvs
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines, Canada, immunology) A belch.

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
bøvse
(intransitive) To emit a burp.

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ burrows n
jordhule
A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɚ.i/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
begrave
(transitive) To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
(transitive) To place in the ground.
(transitive, often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʊz/ /bʌs/ buses busses n
bus
(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads; by extension, the driver of said vehicle
An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.

bus driver bus drivers n
buschauffør
A person employed to drive buses.

bus lane bus lanes n
busbane
(automotive, roads) A traffic lane designated for the use of buses.

bus route bus routes n
buslinje busrute
The set route taken by a bus service.

bus station bus stations n
busstation
A major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes.

bus stop bus stops n
busstoppested stoppested
A place where public transport buses stop to allow passengers to board or leave.

bus trap bus traps n
bussluse
A construction or device placed on a road that only allows (public transport) buses, and no other vehicles with smaller gauge, to pass.

bush /bʉʃ/ /bʊʃ/ bushes n
busk
(horticulture) A woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, being usually less than six metres tall; a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category.

business /ˈbɪd.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ businesses n
forretning
(countable) A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.
(uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
branche
(countable) A person's occupation, work, or trade.

business card business cards n
visitkort
A small card with a person's name and professional information (such as occupation, business phone number, e-mail address, etc.).

business cycle business cycles n
konjunktursvingning
(economics) A long-term fluctuation in economic activity between growth and recession.

business plan business plans n
forretningsplan
(business) A summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor and implement activities necessary and sufficient for the venture to succeed.

business trip business trips n
handelsrejse
Travel for business purposes, often paid for at least partially by the employer.

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ businessmen n
forretningsmand
A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

businesswoman businesswomen n
forretningskvinde
A woman involved in business.

busker /ˈbʌskə/ /ˈbʌskɚ/ buskers n
gademusikant gøgler
A person who solicits donations while entertaining the public, often by playing a musical instrument, on a street or in another public area such as a park or marketplace.

bust /ˈbʌst/ busts n
buste
A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ /ˈbʌs.tɚd/ bustards n
trappe
Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.

busy /ˈbɪzi/ busier busiest adj
befærdet travl
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʊʔ/ /bʌt/ [bɐt] conjunction
men
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
uden undtagen
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ butches n
betonlebbe
(slang, LGBT, countable) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ butchers n
slagter
A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).
(figurative) A brutal or indiscriminate killer.

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ butlers n
butler
The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

butt /bʊt/ /bʌt/ butts n
røv bagdel rumpe
(slang) The whole buttocks and pelvic region that includes one's private parts.
skod
(US) A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.
(usually as "butt of (a) joke") A person at whom ridicule, jest, or contempt is directed.

butte /ˈbjuːt/ /ˈbʌt/ buttes n
butte
(US) An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊhɐ/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] butters n
smør
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊhɐ/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] v
smøre
(transitive) To spread butter on.
(skiing, snowboarding) To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow. Similar to applying butter to bread with then end of a butterknife.

butter mountain butter mountains n
smørbjerg
A large surplus of butter, especially as produced by the European Economic Community or its successors.

butterbur butterburs n
hestehov
Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] butterflies n
sommerfugl skurvefugl sommerflue
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]

butterfly effect butterfly effects n
sommerfugleeffekt
The technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory.

butterfly knife butterfly knives n
butterflykniv
A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

butterfly stroke butterfly strokes n
butterfly
A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ buttermilks n
kærnemælk
The liquid left over after producing butter from full cream milk by the churning process, also called traditional buttermilk.

butthurt /ˈbʌtˌhɜːt/ /ˈbʌtˌhɝt/ more butthurt most butthurt adj
have ondt i røven tøsefornærmet
(Internet slang, vulgar) Overly annoyed or bothered by a perceived insult or injustice; needlessly offended.

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] buttocks n
balde balle
(usually, in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.

button /ˈbʌtən/ [ˈbʌtn̩] [ˈbʌʔ(t̚)n̩] [ˈbʌʔtən] [ˈbʌʔtⁿn̩] buttons n
knap
(clothing) A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener. [from mid-13th c.]
A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
(graphical user interface) An on-screen control that can be selected as an activator of an attached function.
(botany) A bud.

button /ˈbʌtən/ [ˈbʌtn̩] [ˈbʌʔ(t̚)n̩] [ˈbʌʔtən] [ˈbʌʔtⁿn̩] v
knappe
(transitive) To fasten with a button. [from late 14th c.]
(intransitive) To be fastened by a button or buttons.

buttonhole buttonholes n
knaphul
A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
(attributive) So shaped that it can be worn on a buttonhole or it is similar to a buttonhole.
knaphul knaphulsblomst
(chiefly, British) A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ buxomer buxomest more buxom most buxom adj
barmfager
(of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.

buy /baɪ/ v
købe
(transitive, archaic) To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).

buy the farm v
tage billetten
(idiomatic, US, informal, euphemistic) To die; generally, to die in battle or in a plane crash.

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ buyers n
køber køberinde
A person who makes one or more purchases.

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ buzzards n
musvåge
Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.

buzzword /ˈbʌzwɜɹd/ /ˈbʌzwɜː(ɹ)d/ buzzwords n
modeord
(sometimes, derogatory) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

by /baɪ/ adv
forbi
Along a path which runs past the speaker.

by /baɪ/ preposition
ved
Near or next to.
af inden
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
af
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
ved ved at
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
efter
Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
med
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy

by and large adv
i det store hele i det store og hele stort set
(set phrase, focus) Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.

by chance
tilfældigt
Unexpectedly, accidentally; without foreplanning.

by ear
efter gehør
(music) To learn to play (an instrument) or sing by listening to recorded music without reading or memorizing sheet music or without any formal instruction.

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
udenad

by hook or by crook /baɪ ˈhʊk‿ə baɪ ˈkɹʊk/ /baɪ ˈhʊk‿əɹ baɪ ˈkɹʊk/
koste hvad det vil med hiv og sving
(idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another. [from 14th c.]

by no means
på ingen måde ingenlunde
(idiomatic) certainly not; definitely not; not by any means.

by the Grace of God
af Guds nåde
(idiomatic, religion, Christianity) By divine will and benevolence.

by the skin of one's teeth
på et hængende hår
(idiomatic) barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.

by the way
forresten for resten
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Incidentally; used in referencing a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.

by virtue of /-tjuː-/ /baɪ ˈvɜːtʃuː ɒv/ /baɪ ˈvɝtʃu ʌv/ preposition
i kraft af
(idiomatic) (originally) By the authority or power of; (now) because of; on the grounds of; by reason of.

by-election by-elections n
suppleringsvalg
An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

byname bynames n
tilnavn
(archaic, historical) A nickname.

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ bypasses n
omfartsvej
A replacement road for obsolete road that is no longer in use because devastating natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides).

byre /ˈbaɪɚ/ byres n
stald
(chiefly, British) A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle in.

béarnaise sauce béarnaise sauces n
bearnaisesauce bearnaisesovs
(cooking) A sauce made of clarified butter emulsified in egg yolks and white wine vinegar and flavored with herbs.

bête noire /beɪt-/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ /bɛt ˈnwɑː/ bêtes noires n
banemand
Someone or something that is unbearable and so particularly avoided or disliked; the bane of someone's existence; an object of aversion; an anathema.

ca. preposition
ca.
Abbreviation of circa.

cabaret /kæbəˈɹeɪ/ cabarets n
kabaret
Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ cabbages n
kål
(by extension) Any of various cultivars of the species Brassica oleracea.
kål hvidkål
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable.

cabbage fly cabbage flies n
lille kålflue
Delia radicum, a fly that is a pest on cabbages and other crops.

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ cabins n
hytte
(US) A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.
kahyt
The interior of a boat, enclosed to create a small room, particularly for sleeping.
kabine
The passenger area of an airplane.
(travel, aviation) The section of a passenger plane having the same class of service.
kammer
A small room; an enclosed place.
kontor
(Indian English) A private office; particularly of a doctor, businessman, lawyer, or other professional.

cabinetmaker cabinetmakers n
snedker
A skilled woodworker who makes high-quality wooden cabinets and furniture.

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ cables n
kabel
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.

cable drum cable drums n
kabeltromle
A cable reel, on which (electrical) cable is wound for transport and ultimate use.

cable ferry cable ferries n
kabelfærge
(watercraft) a type of ferry which propels itself by means of one or more steel cables laid across a body of water.

cable length cable lengths n
kabellængde
One tenth of a nautical mile.

cable needle cable needles n
hjælpepind
(knitting) a type of knitting needle used to temporarily hold stitches, allowing them to be interchanged

cable television n
kabel-TV kabel-tv
Television received through coaxial cables; specifically, a TV service that provides reception to suburbs or other residential areas through utility lines and offering a wide variety of TV channels through satellite reception.

cable tie cable ties n
kabelbinder
A type of fastener, especially for binding several electronic cables or wires together.

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ cabooses n
efternøler
(informal, often, in combination) A youngest child who is born after a long gap in time.

cabotage /ˈkabətɑːʒ/ /ˈkæbətɪd͡ʒ/ cabotages n
cabotage
The transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country.
(legal) The right to engage in such transport.

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ cabriolets n
cabriolet
An automobile with a retractable top.

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] cacaos n
kakao
A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate.
kakaobønne kakao
The seed of this tree, the cocoa bean.

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ caches n
cache
(computing) A fast temporary storage where recently or frequently used information is stored to avoid having to reload it from a slower storage medium.

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ cachexiae cachexias n
kakeksi
(pathology) A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease. [from mid 16th c.]

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ more cacophonous most cacophonous adj
kakofonisk
Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ cacophonies n
kakofoni
A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ cacti cactus cactuses cactusses n
kaktus
(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ cadavera cadavers n
kadaver
(literary, medicine) A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ cadences n
tonegang
The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
rytme
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
kadence
(military) A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.

cadet /kəˈdɛt/ cadets n
kadet
A student at a military school who is training to be an officer.
yngre søn
(chiefly, history) A younger or youngest son, who would not inherit as a firstborn son would.

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ cadmiums n
kadmium cadmium
A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.

caecum /ˈsiː.kəm/ caeca caecums n
blindtarm
(anatomy) A cavity open at one end (such as the blind end of a duct), especially a blind pouch connected to the large intestine between the ileum and the colon.

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ caesaropapisms n
Cæsareopapisme Cæsaropapisme
(government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cæsium
The chemical element (symbol Cs) with an atomic number of 55. It is a soft, gold-colored, highly reactive alkali metal.

cafeteria /ˌkafəˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ cafeterias n
cafeteria
(chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
kantine cafeteria frokoststue spisesal
(chiefly, US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ caffeines n
koffein
An alkaloid, C8H10N4O2, found naturally in tea and coffee plants, which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system. [from 1830]

caffeine-free adj
koffeinfri
free of or containing no caffeine.

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ cafés n
café cafe
A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ cages n
bur
An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.

cahoots /kəˈhuts/ /kəˈhuːts/ n
ledtog
Chiefly preceded by in: collaboration or collusion, chiefly for a nefarious reason. [from early 19th c.]

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ cairns n
stendynge
A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.
varde
A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.

cairn terrier cairn terriers n
cairnterrier
A terrier of one of the oldest breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands.

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] cakes n
kage lagkage
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
stykke
A block of any various dense materials.

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ calamaris n
blæksprutte
squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings

calcine /-sɪn/ /kælˈsaɪn/ /ˈkælsaɪn/ /ˈkælˌsaɪn/ v
gløde ud udgløde
(physical chemistry) To heat (a substance) without melting in order to drive off water, etc., and to oxidize or reduce it; specifically, to decompose (carbonates) into oxides, and, especially, to heat (limestone) to form quicklime.

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ calcites n
calcit kalk
(mineral) A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble.

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ calciums n
calcium kalcium
The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
beregne kalkulere
(transitive, mathematics) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈlæɪʃən/ calculations n
kalkule
(mathematics, countable) The result of calculating.
berebning
(countable) Reckoning, estimate.
beregning udregning kalkulation
(chess, uncountable) The act or process of imagining sequences of potential moves and responses without actually moving the pieces.

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] calculators n
lommeregner regnemaskine
A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ /ˈkɔːl.də.ɹə/ calderas n
kaldera
(vulcanology) A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] calendars n
kalender
Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
A means to determine the date consisting of a document containing dates and other temporal information.
A list of planned events.

calendar year calendar years n
kalenderår år
The length of time between the beginning and end of a year as marked on a calendar, such as from 0:00 January 1 to 24:00 December 31 in the Gregorian calendar.

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
kalendermæssig
Of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system.

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ calfs calves n
kalv
A young cow or bull.
Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.
A chunk of ice broken from a larger glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg.
A small island, near a larger island.
læg lægmuskel
The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.
kalv unge
A young deer, elephant, seal, whale or giraffe (also used of some other animals).

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ calibers n
kaliber
Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.
kaliber format
(figuratively) Capacity or compass of mind.

calibration /ˈkæl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.əˈbɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ calibrations n
kalibrering
The act of calibrating something.

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californium
A strongly radioactive and highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ calipers n
caliper
(automotive) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.

calipers /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/ n
skydelære
A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ caliphs n
kalif
The holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ caliphates n
kalifat
Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] calls n
opkald
A telephone conversation; a phone call.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
kalde
(intransitive) To request, summon, or beckon.
ringe
(ambitransitive) To contact by telephone.
besøge
To pay a (social) visit (often used with "on", "round", or "at"; used by salespeople with "again" to invite customers to come again).
kalde råbe
To state, or estimate, approximately or loosely; to characterize without strict regard to fact.

call a spade a spade v
kalde en spade for en spade
(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
ring efter en ambulance
Use a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulance

call for v
kalde på
To shout out in order to summon (a person).

call sign call signs n
kaldesignal
(broadcasting) A combination of letters and numbers used to identify a radio or television station.

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
ring efter brandvæsen

call the police phraseologicalUnit
ring efter politiet
Use a telephone to request the arrival of a police officer.

callback callbacks n
tilbagekaldelse
A product recall because of a defect or safety concern.

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ calligraphies n
kalligrafi
(uncountable) The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.

callous /ˈkæləs/ more callous most callous adj
følelseskold hjerteløs ubarmhjertig
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calmer calmest more calm most calm adj
rolig
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
rolig stille
(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
stille
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calms n
ro
(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
ro stilhed
(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
vindstille
A period of time without wind.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] v
berolige
(transitive) To make calm.
blive rolig blive stille
(intransitive) To become calm.

calm before the storm calms before storms n
stilhed før stormen
(idiomatic) A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

calm down v
berolige
(transitive) To cause to become less excited, intense, or angry.

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ calmnesses n
ro stilhed
(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ calories n
kalorie
(physical chemistry, physics, obsolete) The gram calorie or small calorie, a non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to approximately 4.2 joules. This unit was widely used in chemistry and physics, being the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C.

calque /kælk/ calques n
oversættelseslån
(linguistics, translation studies) A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
kælve
(intransitive) To give birth to a calf.
(intransitive) To assist in a cow’s giving birth to a calf.
(transitive) To give birth to (a calf).
(intransitive, figuratively, especially of an iceberg) To break off.
(transitive, figuratively, especially of an ice shelf, a glacier, an ice sheet, or even an iceberg) To shed (a large piece, e.g. an iceberg); to set loose (a mass of ice), e.g. a block of ice (coming off an iceberg).

cam [kæm] cams n
kam
A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
(UK, dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.

camaraderie /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ camaraderies n
kammerateri
Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.
A spirit of familiarity and closeness.

camel /ˈkæməl/ camels n
kamel
A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

camel meat n
kamelkød
Camel eaten as meat.

camel rider camel riders n
kamelrytter
Someone who rides a camel.

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ camellias n
kamelia
Any plant of the genus Camellia, shrubs and small trees native to Asia; Camellia japonica is the most popular as a garden plant; Camellia sinensis is the tea plant.

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ camerae cameras cameræ n
kamera fotografiapparat
(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
kamera fotografiapparat videokamera
(computer graphics, video games) The viewpoint in a three-dimensional game or simulation.

cameraman cameramen n
kameramand
Somebody who operates a movie camera or television camera.

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ camomiles n
kamille

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ camouflages n
camouflage sløring

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
camouflere sløre
To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing the way it looks.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] camps n
lejr
An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.

camp bed camp beds n
feltseng
(chiefly, UK) A lightweight portable bed used by the military, campers, etc.

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ campaigns n
kampagne felttog
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

campanile /-aɪl/ /kæmpəˈniːleɪ/ /kæmpəˈniːli/ /ˈkæmpənɪl/ /ˌkæmpəˈnili/ campaniles campanili n
kampanile
A bell tower (especially one that is freestanding), often associated with a church or other public building, especially in Italy.

campanology campanologies n
campanologi
The study of bells and their casting, tuning, and ringing.

campfire /ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ] campfires n
bål
A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ camphors n
kamfer
(organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ campings n
camping
(uncountable) The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.
(countable) The act of setting up a camp.

campsite campsites n
campingplads lejrplads
A place where one or more tents may be pitched for an overnight stay in an outdoor area.

camshaft camshafts n
kamaksel
A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.

camwheel camwheels n
mønsterhjul
(engineering) A wheel with one or more projections (cams) or depressions upon its periphery or upon its face, one which is set or shaped eccentrically, so that its revolutions impart a varied, reciprocating, or intermittent motion.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] cans n
dåse
A more or less cylindrical and often metal container or vessel.
dåse kande vandkande
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
balder
(US, slang) Buttocks.

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
kunne
(auxiliary, _, verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
kunne må
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
henkoge konservere
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
smide ud
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
holde mund
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
afskedige fyre
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ [kən ˌaɪ kʰɐm ˈɪn] [kən ˌaɪ kʰʌm ˈɪn] phraseologicalUnit
kan jeg komme ind må jeg komme ind
Asks for permission to enter a room.

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
kan jeg hjælpe dig?
An offering of assistance.

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
må jeg bruge din telefon
Indicates that the speaker wants to communicate with someone via the interlocutor's telephone, if it is available.

can opener can openers n
dåseåbner
A device used to open tin cans, usually by slicing the lid off.

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
kan De hjælpe mig?
A request for help.

can you tell us phraseologicalUnit
kan du fortælle os
Begins a polite request; used on behalf of more than one speaker.

can't be bothered v
gide ikke
An expression indicating a lack of enthusiasm or willingness (in something or to do something).

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ canals n
kanal
An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
(anatomy) A tubular channel within the body.

canalise /kəˈnæl.aɪz/ /ˈkæn.ə.laɪz/ v
kanalisere
(transitive, British spelling) To convert (a river or other waterway) into a canal.
(transitive, British spelling) To channel the flow of.

canapé canapés n
kanapé
An hors d’oeuvre, a bite-sized open-faced sandwich made of thin bread or toast topped with savory garnish.
A piece of furniture similar to a couch or settee, an elegant sofa.

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ canards n
and
A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ more canary most canary adj
kanariegul
Of a light yellow colour.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ canaries n
kanariegul
A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.
kanariefugl
(countable, uncountable) A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] cancels n
afbestilling aflysning annullering
(US) A cancellation.

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
strege ud stryge
(transitive) To cross out something with lines etc.
annullere afbestille aflyse
(transitive) To invalidate or annul something.
ophæve
(transitive) To offset or equalize something.
forkorte
(transitive, mathematics) To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.
stemple
(transitive, neologism) To cease to provide financial or moral support to (someone deemed unacceptable); to disinvite. Compare cancel culture.

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ cancellations n
annullering
The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

cancelled adj
aflyst
No longer planned or scheduled.

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ cancers n
kræft cancer
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

cancer stick cancer sticks n
kræftpind
(slang) A cigarette.

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ candelabra candelabrums n
kandelaber
A candle holder.

candidacy /ˈkændɪdəsi/ candidacies n
kandidatur
The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ candidates n
kandidat
A person who is running in an election.
A participant in an examination.

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ candidiases n
trøske
(pathology) A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species.

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /ˈkændəl/ candles n
lys stearinlys
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

candlestick /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ candlesticks n
lysestage
A holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

candy /ˈkændi/ candies n
slik
(countable, chiefly, North America, Philippines) A piece of confectionery of this kind.

candy apple candy apples n
karamelliseret æble
(US) An apple with a hard sugar candy coating.

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ candy flosses n
candyfloss
(UK, Ireland, ) Heated sugar spun into thin threads and collected into a mass, usually on a stick.

cane /keɪn/ canes n
blindestok hvid stok
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path

cane sugar cane sugars n
rørsukker
Sugar obtained from the sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum).

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ cannabises n
hamp cannabis hash pot
A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

canned laughter n
dåselatter
Prerecorded laughter that is edited into the soundtrack of a TV program.

cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ cannibals n
kannibal
An organism which eats others of its own species or kind, especially a human who eats human flesh.

cannibalism /ˈkanɪbəlɪz(ə)m/ cannibalisms n
kannibalisme
The act of eating another of one's own species.

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ cannon cannons n
kanon
(historical) A large muzzle-loading artillery piece.
(Chinese chess) A piece which moves horizontally and vertically like a rook but captures another piece by jumping over a different piece in the line of attack.

cannon fodder n
kanonføde
Military forces considered to be expendable.

cannonball /ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ cannonballs n
kanonkugle
A spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon.

cannot /kænˈɒt/ /kə(n)ˈnɑt/ /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ /ˈkɛ(n.)nɑt/ v
kan ikke
Can not (be unable to).
Be forbidden or not permitted to

canoe /kəˈnuː/ canoes n
kano
A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ canons n
kanon
A generally accepted principle; a rule.
A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.
A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.
A catalogue of saints acknowledged and canonized in the Roman Catholic Church.
In monasteries, a book containing the rules of a religious order.
A piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times; a round.
(fandom, uncountable) Those sources, especially including literary works, which are considered part of the main continuity regarding a given fictional universe.
kannik korherre
A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
kanonisere
(chiefly, Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

cant /kænt/ cants n
jargon
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
floskler tomme fraser
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ cantaloupes n
kantalup
Cucumis melo Cantalupensis Group, a cultivar group melon with sweet aromatic orange flesh, including two main types:

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ more cantankerous most cantankerous adj
krakilsk kværulantisk
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] canteens n
kantine cafeteria
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.

canting arms n
talende våben
(heraldry) A heraldic bearing in the form of a visual pun.

canton /ˈkæntɒn/ /ˈkæntən/ cantons n
kanton
A division of Luxembourg, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc.

cantor /ˈkæntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/ cantors n
kantor
singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ canvases canvasses n
lærred sejldug
A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
lærred
A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.

canyon /ˈkænjən/ canyons n
kløft
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ more capacious most capacious adj
rummelig
Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

capacitance capacitances n
kapacitans
(physics, uncountable) The property of an electric circuit or its element that permits it to store charge, defined as the ratio of stored charge to potential over that element or circuit (Q/V); SI unit: farad (F).

capacitor /kəˈpæ.sə.tɚ/ /kəˈpæ.sɪ.tə/ capacitors n
kondensator kapacitor
(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ capacities n
kapacitet
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb

cape /keɪp/ capes n
kap
(geography) A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
kappe
A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.

caped /ˈkeɪpt/ adj
kappeklædt
Wearing a cape or capes.

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ capers n
kapers
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
A plant of the genus Capparis.

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ capercaillies n
tjur
A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

capillary /käˈpɪʎä.ɹi/ /käˈpɪʎä.ɾi/ /kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ capillaries n
kapillær
(anatomy) Any of the small blood vessels (from 5 to 10 micrometres/micrometers (μm) in diameter) that connect arteries to veins (They are the smallest blood vessels in the body: they convey blood between the arterioles and venules).

capillary action n
hårrørsvirkning
(physics) The drawing of a liquid (often against gravity) into or up narrow interstices due to surface tension

capital /ˈkæpɪtəl/ [ˈkʰæp.ɪ.ɾɫ̩] capitals n
kapitæl
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.
kapital
(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.

capital city /ˌkæpɪtəl ˈsɪti/ capital cities n
hovedstad
A city (or cities) much larger or more important to a country than all others, regardless of the actual seat of government (cf., Moscow and Saint Petersburg regardless of moves of the Russian government; Amsterdam despite the Dutch government having been situated in The Hague since 1588).

capital flight n
kapitalflugt
(economics) The rapid flow of money or assets out of a country in response to globalization or some other economic event.

capital gain capital gains n
værdistigning
(economics) An increase in the value of a capital asset.
kapitalindkomst værdistigning
(business, finance) An amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner.

capital gains tax capital gains taxes n
kapitalindskomstskat
(tax) A tax levied on the profit made from selling any "capital" (i.e. non-inventory) asset.

capital letter capital letters n
stort bogstav

capital punishment capital punishments n
dødsstraf
The practice of putting a person to death as a punishment for a crime.

capital-intensive more capital-intensive most capital-intensive adj
kapitalkrævende
Needing a relatively large expenditure on capital, especially when compared to that spent on labour.

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ capitalisms n
kapitalisme
(politics, economic liberalism) A socio-economic system based on private property rights, including the private ownership of resources or capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ more capitalist most capitalist adj
kapitalistisk
Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ capitalists n
kapitalist
The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
A person who is a supporter of capitalism.

capitalistic more capitalistic most capitalistic adj
kapitalistisk
Of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists.

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
kapitulere overgive
(intransitive) To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.

capitulation capitulations n
kapitulation
The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ capons n
kapun
A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.

capricious /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/ more capricious most capricious adj
lunefuld uberegnelig uforudsigbar uforutsigbar
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ capsica capsicums n
paprika
Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
kæntre kuldsejle
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.

capslock capslocks n
skiftenøgle
(computing, countable) A key on the keyboard that activates capslock.

capstan /ˈkæp.stən/ capstans n
gangspil spil
(nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
kapstanaksel
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.

capstone capstones n
krone på værket
(figurative) A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ /ˈkæpʃuːl/ capsules n
kapsel
(physiology) A membranous envelope.
(botany) A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
(astronautics) A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.
(pharmacy) A small container containing a dose of medicine.

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] captains n
kaptajn
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.
kaptajn kommandør
A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to a United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ captives n
fange
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

captive bolt pistol captive bolt pistols n
boltpistol
a device that renders animals unconscious prior to slaughter by impelling a metal bolt into its head

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ capybaras n
kapivar flodsvin
A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent.

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰaː] [kʰäɾ] cars n
bil automobil
A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation.
elevatorstol
The moving, load-carrying component of an elevator or other cable-drawn transport mechanism.

car bomb car bombs n
bilbombe
An automobile laden with a large amount of explosives, and used as a bomb primarily in order to cause external damage.
An explosive device installed in an automobile with the primary purpose of killing the occupants of the car.
An alcoholic beverage made by dropping a shot of liquor into a glass of beer.

car carrier car carriers n
bilskib
A special ship that transports cars in a garage with ambient control and ventilation.

car door car doors n
bildør vogndør
(automotive, rail) A door designed for use on a car (whether a railway carriage or an automobile).

car part car parts n
bildel
(automotive) A part that can be fitted to a car, often as a replacement for a worn-out or damaged part.

car phone car phones n
biltelefon

car rental car rentals n
biludlejning
(US) The hiring of automobiles (motor cars) for relatively short periods.

car wash car washes n
bilvask
A place at which a car is washed, usually for a fee and often mechanically by driving the car through a tunnel.

caracal /ˈkeɚ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkæl/ /ˈkæɹ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkɛɚ.əˌkæl/ caracals n
karakal
A type of cat native to Southern Africa, West Asia, and parts of Central and South Asia, Caracal caracal.

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ carafes n
karaffel
A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ caramels n
karamel
(countable) A (sometimes hardened) piece of this confection.

caravan /kaɾəˈvan/ /ˈkæɹəvæn/ caravans n
campingvogn
karavane
A convoy or procession of travellers, their cargo and vehicles, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ caravanserais n
karavanestation karavanserai
(chiefly, historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ caravels n
karavel
(nautical, historical) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ caraways n
kommen
The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.

carbamic acid n
karbamidsyre
(organic compound) amino-formic acid, NH2COOH; it is too unstable to have been isolated, but its esters and salts are known.

carbamide carbamides n
karbamid
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) urea

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ carbohydrates n
kulhydrat
(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ carbons n
kulstof carbon karbon
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
kalkerpapir karbonpapir
(countable, informal) A sheet of carbon paper.
kul koks stenkul trækul
A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.

carbon copy carbon copies n
gennemslag gennemslagskopi
(Internet) A duplicate copy of an email.

carbon cycle carbon cycles n
carbonkredsløb kulstofkredsløb
The physical cycle of carbon through the Earth’s biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere that includes such processes as photosynthesis, decomposition, respiration and carbonification.

carbon dating carbon datings n
karbon 14-datering kulstof 14-datering
radiocarbon dating.

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
kuldioxid kultveilte
(inorganic compound) The normal oxide of carbon, CO₂; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis.

carbon emissions trading n
CO2-handel CO2-kvote
The trading of emission allowances for carbon dioxide.

carbon fiber carbon fibers n
kulfiber
A very strong filament made by the pyrolysis of a synthetic fiber such as rayon.

carbon monoxide n
kulilte
(inorganic compound) A colorless, odorless, flammable, highly toxic gas.

carbon offset carbon offsets n
CO₂-kompensation
A reduction in carbon dioxide emission by a third party purchased by a heavy carbon dioxide producer as part of carbon emissions trading.

carbon sequestration n
kulstofbinding

carbonado /-ˈnɑː-/ /ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪdoʊ/ /ˌkɑːbəˈneɪdəʊ/ carbonadoes carbonados n
karbonade
(cooking, dated) Meat or fish that has been scored and broiled.

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ carbonates n
karbonat
Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ more carbonated most carbonated adj
kulsyreholdig med brus
Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.

carbonated water carbonated waters n
danskvand
Water containing carbon dioxide dissolved in it under pressure.

carbonic acid n
kulsyre
(inorganic compound) A weak unstable acid, H2CO3, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water.

carboxyl /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksaɪl/ /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl/ carboxyls n
syregruppe
(organic chemistry) A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids.

carboxylic adj
carboxyl-
(organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.

carboxylic acid carboxylic acids n
carboxylsyre
(carboxylic acid) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.

carbuncle /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ carbuncles n
karfunkel
(archaic) A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
brandbyld byld
(pathology) An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ carburetors n
karburator
(US, Canada) A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. [from 1890s]

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ carcasses n
kadaver
The body of a dead animal.
The body of a dead human, a corpse.

carceral /ˈkɑɹsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑɹsɹl̩/ /ˈkɑːsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑːsɹl̩/ adj
fængsels
(formal, or, literary) Of or pertaining to imprisonment or a prison. [from late 16th c.]

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnəd͡ʒən/ carcinogens n
carcinogen
A substance or agent that can cause cancer.

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more carcinogenic most carcinogenic adj
karcinogen kræftfremkaldende
Causing or tending to cause cancer.

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] carcinomas carcinomata n
karcinom
(countable) An invasive malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] cards n
kort spillekort
Any flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic, etc.

card game card games n
kortspil
(games) Any of the many games played with playing cards.

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ cardamoms n
kardemomme
The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
(uncommon, inexact) , the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ cardboards n
karton pap
A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ cardboard boxes n
papkasse
An industrially prefabricated box made from cardboard, primarily used for packaging goods or materials and often recycled.
A corrugated box.

cardholder cardholders n
kortholder
An authorized user of a card used for financial transactions, etc.

cardiac arrest cardiac arrests n
hjertestop
(cardiology, pathology) Sudden and complete cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood.

cardiac muscle cardiac muscles n
hjertemuskel
(anatomy, cardiology) The striated and involuntary muscle of the vertebrate heart.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ more cardinal most cardinal adj
grund- hoved-
Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ cardinals n
kardinal
(Roman Catholic) One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope and the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope.
Any of various related passerine birds of the family Cardinalidae (See Wikipedia article on cardinals) and other similar birds that were once considered to be related.
kardinaltal mængdetal
(math) Short for cardinal number, a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3). (See Cardinal_number.)

cardinal number cardinal numbers n
kardinaltal
A number used to denote quantity; a counting number; a cardinal.
(mathematics) A generalized kind of number used to denote the size of a set, including infinite sets.

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ cardinal numerals n
kardinaltal
(grammar) A word used to represent a cardinal number.

cardinality cardinalities n
kardinalitet mægtighed
(set theory, of a set) The number of elements a given set contains.

cardiogram cardiograms n
kardiogram
(cardiology) The visual output an electrocardiograph produces

cardioid cardioids n
kardioide
(geometry) An epicycloid with exactly one cusp; the plane curve with polar equation \rho = 1 + \cos\,\theta - approximately heart-shaped

cardiological more cardiological most cardiological adj
kardiologisk
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist cardiologists n
hjertelæge kardiolog
A physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart.

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ cardiologies n
kardiologi
(medicine) The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.

cardiomyocyte cardiomyocytes n
hjertemuskelcelle
a cardiac muscle cell (or myocyte) in the heart.

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ cardoons n
kardon
Cynara cardunculus, a prickly perennial plant related to the artichoke which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] cares n
forsigtighed omsorg omtanke
Close attention; concern; responsibility.
bekymring
(countable, uncountable) Worry.
vedligehold
(uncountable) Maintenance, upkeep.
pleje omsorg
(uncountable) The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).
pleje
(uncountable) The state of being cared for by others.

career /kəˈɹɪ.ɚ/ /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ careers n
karriere
One’s calling in life; a person’s occupation; one’s profession.
(obsolete) A racecourse; the ground run over.

carefree /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ /ˈkɛɹfɹi/ more carefree most carefree adj
bekymringsfri bekymringsløs sorgfri sorgløs ubekymret
Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ more careful most careful adj
forsigtig
Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ more carefully most carefully adv
forsigtig
With care; attentively, circumspectly.

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ more careless most careless adj
skødesløs lemfældig letsindig uagtsom uforsigtig
Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛɹɚ/ carers n
omsorgsperson plejer
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Someone who regularly looks after another person, either as a job or often through family responsibilities.

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
kærtegne
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ caretakers n
vicevært varmemester
Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
plejer
(mainly, North American) Someone who takes care of a person; a caregiver (UK) parent, carer or other guardian.

caretaker government caretaker governments n
forretningsministerium overgangsregering
(politics) A government that rules temporarily, for example after a no-confidence motion in a parliamentary system.

carfree adj
bilfri

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ cargoes cargos n
fragt gods last
Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

cargo bike cargo bikes n
ladcykel christianiacykel
A bicycle designed for carrying large or heavy loads; by extension, any other pedal cycle such as a tricycle or quadricycle designed in this way.

cargo ship cargo ships n
fragtskib handelsskib lastskib
A ship that carries cargo.

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ adj
karikatur
Having the characteristics of a caricature, grotesque.

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ v
karikere
To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ caricaturists n
karikaturtegner
A person who draws caricatures.

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ caries n
caries karies
The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.

carillon /kəˈrɪljən/ /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ carillons n
klokkespil
(musical instrument) A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ carnations n
nellike
(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

carnelian /kɑɹˈnil.jən/ carnelians n
karneol
(mineral) A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] carnivals n
karneval
A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ carnivores n
kødæder rovdyr
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
rovdyr
(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ carobs n
johannesbrød
An evergreen shrub or tree, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean region.
The fruit of that tree.

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ /ˈkɛɹəl/ carols n
julesang julesalme
(specifically) A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.

carom billiards n
bob
A family of billiards games generally played on cloth-covered, pocketless tables, which often feature heated slate beds, typically having as the objective to score points or "counts" by caroming one's own cue ball off both the opponent's cue ball and the object ball(s) on a single shot.

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ carp carps n
karpe
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

carpaccio carpaccios n
carpaccio

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑɹ.pi ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ /ˌkɑː.piː ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ proverb
fang dagen
Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day.

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ carpenters n
tømrer tømmermand
A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.
(nautical) A senior rating in ships responsible for all the woodwork onboard; in the days of sail, a warrant officer responsible for the hull, masts, spars and boats of a ship, and whose responsibility was to sound the well to see if the ship was making water.
(zoology) A carpenter bee.

carpenter's square carpenter's squares n
tømrervinkel vinkelhage
A tool used to measure out right angles.

carpentry /ˈkɑː.pɪn.tri/ carpentries n
beklædning tømrerarbejde tømrerhåndværk tømring
(uncountable) The trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures; woodworking.
tømrerværksted
(countable) A carpenter's workshop.

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ carpets n
tæppe
A fabric used as a complete floor covering.

carpet beetle carpet beetles n
tæppebille

carpet bombing carpet bombings n
tæppebombning
Large area bombardment done in a progressive manner to inflict damage in every part of a selected area of land.

carpet sweeper carpet sweepers n
tæppefejemaskine
A mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush.

carport /kɑː(ɹ).pɔːt/ carports n
carport
A roofed structure for automobile storage, usually attached to a house and not fully enclosed like a garage but with at least one side open to the outdoors. [from 1936]

carrack carracks n
karrak
(historical) A large European sailing vessel of the 14th to 17th centuries similar to a caravel but square-rigged on the foremast and mainmast and lateen-rigged on the mizzenmast.

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ carriages n
hestevogn vogn
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
holdning
(now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
slæde
The part of a typewriter supporting the paper.

carriage bolt carriage bolts n
bræddebolt

carriageway carriageways n
kørebane
(UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) The part of a road that carries traffic.

carrier bag carrier bags n
bærepose
(UK) A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.

carrier pigeon carrier pigeons n
brevdue
A domestic pigeon which transports attached messages or very small parcels from the place where it is released to a familiar destination.

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ carrier waves n
bærebølge
(physics) A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ /ˈkɛ.ɹi.ən/ carrions n
ådsel kadaver
Rotting flesh of a dead animal or person.

carrion crow carrion crows n
sortkrage
The common European black crow Corvus corone.

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ carrots n
gulerod
A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, especially the subspecies sativus in the family Apiaceae.
(figurative) Any motivational tool; an incentive to do something.

carrot cake carrot cakes n
gulerodskage
A sweet cake, often iced, containing grated carrot.

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
bære
(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

carry coals to Newcastle v
man skal ikke give bagerbørn hvedebrød
(idiomatic) To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
fortsætte opføre sig tage på vej
føre
(idiomatic, transitive) To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.

carry out /ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ /ˈkɛɹ.i aʊt/ v
udføre
(transitive) To execute or perform; to put into operation; to do.

carrying capacity carrying capacities n
lasteevne
(transport) The number of people or things that a vehicle is designed to carry.
bæreevne
(ecology) The number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support.

carrying pole carrying poles n
åg
A yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load.

carsick more carsick most carsick adj
køresyg
Dizzy or feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle; suffering from motion sickness.

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
køresyge
Motion sickness caused by riding in a motor car.

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ carts n
kærre
A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ cartes blanches n
carte blanche
Unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority.

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ cartels n
kartel
(economics) A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ cartilages n
brusk
(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.

cartilaginous fish cartilaginous fish cartilaginous fishes n
bruskfisk
Any member of the taxonomic class Chondrichthyes, having a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone. They can be contrasted with the Osteichthyes or bony fishes.

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
kartografisk
Of or pertaining to the making of maps.

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ cartographies n
kartografi
(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography. [from 19th c.]

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ cartoons n
tegneserie
(comics) A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.
karikaturtegning
(comics) A drawing satirising current public figures.
tegnefilm
(animation) An animated piece of film which is often but not exclusively humorous.
tegning
A diagram in a scientific concept.

cartoonist cartoonists n
tegner
(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon.

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ cartouches n
kartouche
(architectural element) An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
(Egyptian hieroglyphs) An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ cartridges n
patron
(firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.
(computing) A vessel which contains the ink or toner for a computer printer and can be easily replaced with another.

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ cartwheels n
vognhjul
The wheel of a cart.
vejrmølle
A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
snitte
To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ caryatides caryatids n
karyatide
A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ cascades n
vandfald
A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
kaskade
A series of electrical (or other types of) components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next.

case /keɪs/ cases n
tilfælde fald
An actual event, situation, or fact.
kasse
A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
hylster
A box, sheath, or covering generally.

case file case files n
sagsmappe

case law case laws n
retspraksis
Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.

casein /ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/ caseins n
kasein
(protein) A protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants

cash /kæʃ/ cash cashes n
kontanter
(uncountable) Money in the form of notes/bills and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks or electronic transactions.
kas
(historical) The low-denomination coin of southern India until 1818.

cash cow cash cows n
malkeko pengemaskine
(business) A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.

cash flow cash flows n
cashflow pengestrøm
(accounting) The sum of cash revenues and expenditures over a period of time.
pengestrømsopgørelse
(accounting) A statement of such transactions.

cash register cash registers n
kasseapparat
A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

cashbook cashbooks n
kassebog
A book used to record amounts of money received or paid out.

cashbox cashboxes n
pengekasse
A box for holding cash.

cashew nut cashew nuts n
cashewnød
The seed of the cashew tree, often viewed as a nut in the culinary sense.

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ cashiers n
kassedame kasserer
One who works at a till or receives payments.
kasserer
Person in charge of the cash of a business or bank.

cashmere /kæʃˈmiɹ/ /kæʃˈmɪə/ /kæʒˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ cashmeres n
cashmereuld
(mostly, uncountable) Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ casini casinoes casinos n
kasino
A public building or room for gambling.

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ cassavas n
maniok

casserole /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ casseroles n
kasserolle
(countable) A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /kəˈsɛt/ cassettes n
kassette
A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.

cassette player cassette players n
kassettespiller
A device capable of playing prerecorded cassette tapes

cassette recorder cassette recorders n
kassettebåndoptager
A tape recorder that records on cassette tapes

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
kaste
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.

cast aspersions v
bagvaske
(idiomatic) To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

cast iron cast irons n
støbejern
A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.

cast off v
lukke af
(intransitive, knitting) To finish the last row of knitted stitches and remove them securely from the needle.

cast on v
slå op
(ambitransitive, knitting) To start the first row of knitting by putting stitches on a needle.

cast pearls before swine v
kaste perler for svin

cast the first stone v
kaste den første sten
(idiomatic) To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

caste /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ castes n
kaste
Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies or similar found historically in other cultures.

castellan /ˈkæstələn/ /ˈkæstɪlən/ castellans n
kastellan
(chiefly, _, historical) The governor or caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle or keep for its lord.

caster /ˈkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæstɚ/ /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ casters n
peberbøsse saltbøsse strødåse
A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.
hjul møbelhjul
(automotive) The angle of the axis around which a car's front wheels rotate when the steering wheel is turned, with a vertical axis being defined as zero caster.

caster sugar caster sugars n
strøsukker stødt melis melis
Granulated sugar that has been sifted to have a finer crystal size, so that it can be shaken out of the holes of a caster.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ castles n
slot borg herregård
A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
rokere
(usually, _, intransitive, shogi) To create a similar defensive position in Japanese chess through several moves.

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ castles in the air n
luftkastel
(idiomatic) A desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized; a visionary project or scheme; a daydream, an idle fancy, a near impossibility. [from mid 16th c.]

castle nut castle nuts n
kronemøtrik
A nut with rounded extensions projecting past the nut's opening. A cotter pin is inserted through a hole in the bolt and bent around the castle nut's projections to lock the nut in place.

castling /ˈkæsəlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːsəlɪŋ/ castlings n
rokade
(chess) A move in which the king moves two squares towards a rook, and the rook moves to the other side of the king; the action of the verb to castle.

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ v
kastrere
(transitive) To remove the testicles of a person or animal.

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ castrations n
kastration kastrering
(surgery) The act of removing the testicles.
(figuratively) Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ more casual most casual adj
afslappet
(of behavior, usage, or milieu) Informal; relaxed.

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ /ˈkæʒjʊəlti/ casualties n
skadestue traumecenter
offer tilskadekommet
(military) A person in military service who becomes unavailable for duty, for any reason (notably death, injury, illness, capture, or desertion).

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] cats n
kat huskat
A domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8thc.]
kat kattedyr
An animal of the family Felidae:
Any similar animal of the family Felidae, which includes lions, tigers, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, caracals, lynxes, and other such non-domesticated species.
ankerkat kat
(nautical) A strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship.
fyr
(historical) A wheeled shelter, used in the Middle Ages as a siege weapon to allow assailants to approach enemy defences.

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] v
katte
(nautical, transitive) To hoist (an anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead.
brække sig
(slang) To vomit.

cat flap cat flaps n
kattelem
Small hinged panel, usually cut into a door, with an opening just big enough for a cat to enter.

cat food cat foods n
kattemad kattefoder
A type of food specially formulated for the feeding of cats, typically composed of processed grain and meat byproducts as dry food or canned fish or meat as wet food.

cat litter n
kattegrus
Fuller's earth, clay pellets, wood chips, or similar loose absorbent materials used for the waste of pet cats.

cat-o'-nine-tails cats-o'-nine-tails n
nihalet kat
(nautical) A scourge (multi-tail whip) having nine, often knotted, whipcords, formerly used for flogging as naval punishment.

catacomb /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkum/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ catacombs n
katakombe
(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ catafalques n
katafalk
A platform used to display or convey a coffin during a funeral, often ornate.

catalepsy catalepsies n
katalepsi
(pathology) A severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ catalogues n
katalog
A systematic list of books, names, pictures, etc.
A list of all the publications in a library; a library catalogue.
(music) A complete list of a recording artist's or a composer's songs.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ v
katalogisere
To put into a catalogue.
To make a catalogue of.
To add items (e.g. books) to an existing catalogue.

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ catalyses n
katalyse
(chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ catalysts n
katalysator
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ more catalytic most catalytic adj
katalytisk
(chemistry) Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

catalytic converter catalytic converters n
katalysator
(automotive) A chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide.

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
katalysere
(chemistry) (transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

catamaran /ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/ /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ catamarans n
katamaran
A twin-hulled ship or boat.

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] cataphracts n
katafrakt
(military, historical) A soldier (especially a horseman) covered with a cataphract (etymology 1, sense 1).

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ catapults n
katapult
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
katapultering
(figuratively) An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ v
kaste slynge
(transitive) To fire a missile from a catapult.
katapultere
(transitive) To increase the status of something rapidly.
fare flyve kaste slynge
(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
katapulteres
(intransitive) To have one's status increased rapidly.

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ cataracts n
vandfald
A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ catastrophes n
katastrofe
Any large and disastrous event of great significance.
(insurance) A disaster beyond expectations.

catastrophe theory n
katastrofeteori
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with dynamical systems which can undergo abrupt irreversible qualitative changes due to a tiny change in parameters.

catatonia /kætəˈtoʊniə/ catatonias n
katatoni
A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ catches n
kaste bold
(uncountable) The game of catching a ball.
fangst
(countable) Something which is captured or caught.
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
hasp
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
hage
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
fangst kaste bold
(countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
fange
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
få
(transitive) To entrap or trip up a person; to deceive. [from 14thc.]
(intransitive) To engage with some mechanism; to stick, to succeed in interacting with something or initiating some process.
(transitive, surfing) To contact a wave in such a way that one can ride it back to shore.
nå
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
gribe
(transitive, now, rare) To seize (an opportunity) when it occurs. [from 16thc.]
(transitive, informal) To take in; to watch or listen to (an entertainment). [from 20thc.]
forstå begribe opfatte
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]

catch a cold v
blive forkølet
(idiomatic) To contract a cold.

catchment basin catchment basins n
nedbørsfelt
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet.

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ catchier catchiest adj
fængende iøjnefaldende iørefaldende
(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ catechisms n
katekismus
A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.

catechist catechists n
kateket

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ catechumens n
katekumen
A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.

categorical /ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ more categorical most categorical adj
kategorisk
Absolute; having no exception.

categorize /ˈkætəɡɔˌɹaɪz/ /ˈkætəɡəˌɹaɪz/ /ˈkætɪɡəˌɹaɪz/ v
kategorisere
(transitive) To assign a category; to divide into classes.

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ categories n
kategori
A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
(mathematics) A collection of objects, together with a transitively closed collection of composable arrows between them, such that every object has an identity arrow, and such that arrow composition is associative.

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /kəˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ catenaries n
køreledning
(engineering) Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.

cater-corner /ˈkatəˌkɔːnə/ /ˈkeɪtəˌkɔːnə/ /ˈkætəˌkɔɹnɚ/ adv
skråt overfor
(US, Canada) Diagonally across from.

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ caterpillars n
kålorm larve
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
(maths) A set of subtrees of a tree.

caterwaul /ˈkæt.ə.wɔːl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɑl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɔl/ caterwauls n
kattejammer
A noisy quarrel.

catfish /ˈkætfɪʃ/ catfish catfishes n
malle
The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.

catharsis /kəˈθɑɹˌsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ catharses n
katarsis
(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).
Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ cathedrals n
domkirke katedral
The principal church serving as the office (and some as place of residence) of an archdiocese's/a diocese's archbishop/bishop which is symbolized by an episcopal throne known as the cathedra.
katedral domkirke
(loosely or informally) A large or important church building.

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ catheters n
kateter
(medicine) A small tube inserted into a body cavity to administer a drug, create an opening, distend a passageway, or remove fluid.

cathetus /kəˈθɪ.təs/ /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ catheti cathetuses n
katete
(geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.

cathode ray tube cathode ray tubes n
billedrør katodestrålerør
(electronics) A vacuum tube that displays still or moving images (such as for a television), by controlling the direction of a cathode ray emitted towards the front of the tube. The front is coated by a layer of fluorescent material, so that it emits light when struck by the beam.

catkin catkins n
gæsling rakle
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.

catnip /ˈkætnɪp/ catnips n
katteurt
Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.
almindelig katteurt katteurt
Nepeta cataria and Nepeta grandiflora (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats.

cattle /ˈkætəl/ [ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ] [ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ] n
kvæg
(pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.

cattle egret cattle egrets n
kohejre
A small egret, Bubulcus ibis, of the heron family (Ardeidae)

catty /ˈkæti/ [ˈkʰæɾi] cattier cattiest adj
sladrende
(informal, of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy, or upset, particularly among women.
(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a cat.

catwalk catwalks n
løbebro
(nautical) An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.
podie
(fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɒ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ caucuses caucusses n
folketingsgruppe opstillingsmøde parlamentsgruppe
A grouping of all the members of a legislature from the same party.

caudal fin caudal fins n
halefinne
The tailfin of a fish and other aquatic vertebrates.

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ cauldrons n
kedel
A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cauliflowers n
blomkål
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
The edible head or curd of a cauliflower plant.

cauliflower ear cauliflower ears n
blomkålsøre
(boxing, wrestling, sport) An ear swollen and deformed by repeated blows, common among boxers and rugby players.

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /kɔːk/ v
kalfatre
To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

caulking caulkings n
kalfatring
A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] causes n
årsag
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
sag årsag
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
forårsage
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
gør resultere i
(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

cause of death causes of death n
dødsårsag
The official cause of a human death as typically determined by a coroner during an autopsy and included on the death certificate of a deceased person.

caustic /ˈkɒstɪk/ /ˈkɔːstɪk/ more caustic most caustic adj
ætsende kaustisk
Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
bidende skarp ætsende
(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

caustic soda caustic sodas n
kaustisk soda ætsnatron
sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline substance used in the manufacture of paint, soap and detergents, or as a drain cleaner.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ cautions n
advarsel
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
forsigtighed varsomhed
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
garanti kaution sikkerhed
Security; guaranty; bail.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
advare
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

caution - slippery when wet phraseologicalUnit
pas på - glat gulv
Warning, often in the form of a sign, that people should pay attention when walking on a wet and slippery floor not to fall down and get injured.

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ more cautious most cautious adj
forsigtig varsom
Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/ cavalcades n
kavalkade
(collective) A procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc.
A ceremonial parade.

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ cavaliers n
kavaler
(historical) A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ cavalries n
kavaleri rytteri
(military, usually, _, historical, uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.

cave /keɪv/ caves n
hule
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

cave bear cave bears n
hulebjørn
A large extinct species of bear, †Ursus spelaeus.

cave in v
falde sammen styrte sammen
To collapse inward or downward.
bryde sammen kollapse
(figurative) To relent; to grant approval against one's initial will.

cave painting /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ cave paintings n
hulemaleri
(uncountable) The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.
(uncountable) The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

cave-in cave-ins n
sammenstyrtning
The act of something collapsing or caving in.

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ caveats n
advarsel
A warning.

caveman cavemen n
huleboer hulemenneske
An early human or closely related species, popularly held to reside in caves.

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ caviars n
kaviar
Roe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy.

cease /siːs/ v
ophøre
(formal, intransitive) To stop.
(formal, transitive) To stop doing (something).

cease-fire cease-fires n
våbenhvile
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ cedars n
ceder cedertræ
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
(uncountable) The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ ceilings n
loft
The upper limit of an object or action.
(mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
(architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
prise
(transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
højtideligholde fejre
(transitive) To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.
fejre feste
(transitive, or, intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

celebration /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛlˈbɹeɪʃən/ celebrations n
fejring
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
fest
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

celebrity /səˈlɛbɹɪti/ /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ celebrities n
berømthed berømtheder
(uncountable) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. [from 17th c.]
kendis celebritet kendt
A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person. [from 19th c.]

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ celeries n
selleri
A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
(uncountable) The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.

celestial /səˈlɛs.ti.əl/ /səˈlɛs.t͡ʃəl/ adj
himmelsk
of or related to Heaven and the divine.

celestial mechanics n
himmelmekanik
(astronomy) The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction.

celestial sphere celestial spheres n
himmelkugle himmelkuglen
(astronomy) The apparent outer limit of space; an abstract sphere of infinite radius which serves as the imaginary backdrop for celestial objects, and of which the visible sky is one hemisphere.

cell /sɛl/ cells n
celle
A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person. [from 14th c.]
A room in a prison or jail for one or more inmates. [from 18th c.]
(biology, now, chiefly, botany) Any of various chambers in a tissue or organism having specific functions. [from 14th c.]
(obsolete) Specifically, any of the supposed compartments of the brain, formerly thought to be the source of specific mental capacities, knowledge, or memories. [14th–19th c.]
A device which stores electrical power; used either singly or together in batteries; the basic unit of a battery. [from 19th c.]
(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]
A small group of people forming part of a larger organization, often an outlawed one. [from 20th c.]
(communication) A short, fixed-length packet, as in asynchronous transfer mode. [from 20th c.]
(entomology) An area of an insect wing bounded by veins.

cell membrane cell membranes n
cellemembran
(cytology) The semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.

cell wall /sɛl wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ cell walls n
cellevæg
(cytology) A thick, fairly rigid, layer formed around individual cells of bacteria, Archaea, fungi, plants, and algae (but not animals and other protists which generally have cell membranes without cell walls). The cell wall is external to the cell membrane and serves a structural function helping the cell maintain its shape and protecting the cell from damage.

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ cellars n
kælder
An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ celli cellos n
cello
A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ cellophanes n
cellofan
Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.

cellular /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ more cellular most cellular adj
celle cellulær
Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.

cellulite cellulites n
appelsinhud
The dimpled appearance of skin caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous adipose tissue, especially on a woman's hips and thighs.

cellulose /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ celluloses n
cellulose
A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ cements n
cement
(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
(uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ v
cementere
(transitive) To affix with cement.
(figuratively) To make permanent.

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɑːf/ cenotaphs n
kenotaf
A monument, generally in the form of an empty tomb, erected to honour the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere, especially members of the armed forces who died in battle.

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ cenotes n
cenote ferskvandshul
A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ censers n
røgelseskar
An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ censors n
censor
(Ancient Rome, historical) One of the two magistrates who originally administered the census of citizens, and by Classical times (between the 8th century B.C.E. and the 6th century C.E.) was a high judge of public behaviour and morality.
An official responsible for the removal or suppression of objectionable material (for example, if obscene or likely to incite violence) or sensitive content in books, films, correspondence, and other media.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ v
censurere
(transitive) To review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, content from books, films, correspondence, and other media which is regarded as objectionable (for example, obscene, likely to incite violence, or sensitive).

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ censorships n
censur
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ census censuses censusses n
folketælling
An official count or enumeration of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals.

cent /sɛnt/ cent cents n
cent
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ centaurs n
kentaur
(Greek mythology) A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.

centenary /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛɹi/ adj
hundredåret
(historical, obsolete) Of or relating to hundreds, the administrative unit.
Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly [c. 1451]

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ centennials n
hundredårsdag
The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] centers n
centrum
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
midte
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.

centilitre centilitres n
centiliter
(British spelling) A unit of volume or capacity of one hundredth of a litre. Symbol: cl

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ centimetres n
centimeter
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10−2 metres. Symbol: cm

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.pid/ centipedes n
skolopender
Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ more central most central adj
central
Being in the centre.

central bank central banks n
centralbank
(banking) The principal monetary authority of a polity or monetary union; it normally regulates the supply of money, issues currency and controls interest rates. It usually oversees banking activity within its country's borders.

central heating n
centralvarme
Any of various heating systems in which a central source of heat is used to distribute heat (and sometimes hot water) throughout a building in a controlled manner.

central nervous system central nervous systems n
centralnervesystem
(neuroanatomy) In vertebrates, that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord.

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ centralizations n
centralisering
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole

centre circle centre circles n
midtercirkel
(soccer) The circle in the centre of the pitch which, at kick-off, the defending team may not enter until the attacking side has touched the ball.

centre of mass centres of mass n
massemidtpunkt
(mathematics, physics) A point, near, or within a body at which the object's mass can be assumed to be concentrated; it coincides with the centroid for a body of uniform density, and with the centre of gravity in a uniform gravitational field.

centrifugal force centrifugal forces n
centrifugalkraft
(physics) In circular motion, the 'reactive' centrifugal force is a real force applied by the accelerating body that is equal and opposite to the centripetal force that is acting on the accelerating body.
(erroneous) Centripetal force.

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ centrifuges n
centrifuge
By extension, any device which rotates in order to produce artificial gravity (in the form of centrifugal force)

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifugere
To rotate something in a centrifuge, typically in order to separate its constituents.

centripetal force centripetal forces n
centripetalkraft
(physics) The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

century /ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ centuries n
århundrede århundred
A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
centurie
A unit in ancient Roman army, originally of 100 army soldiers as part of a cohort, later of more varied sizes (but typically containing 60 to 70 or 80) soldiers or other men (guards, police, firemen), commanded by a centurion.

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ cephalopods n
blæksprutte
Any mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautiloids etc.

cereal /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ [ˈsiːɹiəl] cereals n
korn kornsort
(countable) A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains.
korn
(uncountable) The grains of such a grass.

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ cerebella cerebellums n
lillehjerne
(neuroanatomy) Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

cerebral /səˈɹi.bɹəl/ /səˈɹiː.bɹl̩/ /səˈɹiː.bɹəl/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹl̩/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəl/ more cerebral most cerebral adj
cerebral
(anatomy, relational) Of, or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.

cerebral cortex cerebral cortexes cerebral cortices n
hjernebark
(neuroanatomy) The grey, folded, outermost layer of the cerebrum that is responsible for higher brain processes such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsies n
cerebral parese spastisk lammelse
(neurology, pathology) A group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions, caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy, characterized by impairment of muscular coordination.

cerebrum /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ cerebra cerebrums n
storhjerne
(neuroanatomy) The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, which is located in the front area of the skull and divided into two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the integration of complex sensory functions and the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ more ceremonial most ceremonial adj
ceremoniel
Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony.

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ ceremonies n
ceremoni
A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
(uncountable) A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ ceriums n
cerium
A chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ certainer certainest more certain most certain adj
sikker
Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ determiner
vis visse vist
Having been determined but not specified.

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ certainties n
sikkerhed
The state of being certain.

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ certificates n
certifikat
A document containing a certified statement.

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ v
certificere
To supply with a certificate, especially following certification.

cervical cancer cervical cancers n
livmoderhalskræft
(pathology, oncology) A type of cancer of the cervix of the uterus which can afflict some female mammals including humans. The term usually does not refer to cancer of the neck or other parts of the anatomy which use the term cervix.

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
jf.
Compare, compare to, compare with.

chador chadors n
chador
A loose robe made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by chiefly Muslim women (and occasionally by those of other faiths) in Iran and South Asia.

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ n
gnavesår
Injury or wear caused by friction.

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ v
opildne provokere stimulere
(transitive) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
opslide slide
(intransitive) To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
irritere
(intransitive) To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ chaffs n
avne
The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ chaffinches n
bogfinke
A small passerine bird, Fringilla coelebs, of the finch family, found throughout Europe and eastward to Iran and eastern Mediterranean coastlands.

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ chains n
kæde
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
(algebraic topology, originally) A formal sum of cells in a CW complex of a certain dimension k (in which case the formal sums are called k-chains); a formal sum of simplices or cubes of a certain dimension in a simplical complex or cubical complex (respectively).

chain letter chain letters n
kædebrev
A letter that can be mailed successively to different recipients, with each recipient ostensibly (but sometimes sarcastically) being instructed in the body of the letter to mail the letter to another person or persons.

chain mail chain mails n
ringbrynje
A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.

chain of command chains of command n
kommandovej
(military) The command hierarchy or structure in which one rank obeys the one above it, which obeys the one above it, and so forth.

chain reaction chain reactions n
kædereaktion
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
(figurative) A series of events, each one causing or influencing the next.

chain smoker chain smokers n
kæderyger
One who smokes continuously, by lighting one cigarette when they finish another, as in a chain.
kæderyger storryger
One who habitually smokes a lot.

chain stitch chain stitches n
luftmaske
(machine sewing) A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the underside of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch.

chain-smoke v
kæderyge
(intransitive) To smoke tobacco cigarettes frequently.

chainplate chainplates n
røstjern
(nautical) A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ chainsaws n
kædesav motorsav
(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ chairs n
stol
An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ chairmen n
formand
A person presiding over a meeting.

chairperson chairpeople chairpersons n
formand
A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ chaise longues chaises longues n
chaiselong
(chiefly, _, UK) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.

chalcopyrite /ˌkæl.kəˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ chalcopyrites n
kobberkis
(mineral) A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS2.

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ chalices n
kalk
A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ chalks n
kridt krid
(uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
(countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO4), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ challenges n
udfordring
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ v
udfordre
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
(transitive) To dare (someone).

challenger challengers n
udfordrer
One who challenges; especially, one who plays against the current champion of a game or contest in hopes of winning and becoming the new champion.

challenging /ˈt͡ʃælənd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃælɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/ more challenging most challenging adj
udfordrende
Difficult, hard to do.

chamber music n
kammermusik
(music) A genre of classical music written for a small group of instruments

chamberlain /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbəlɪn/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚlɪn/ chamberlains n
kammerherre
A senior royal official in charge of superintending the arrangement of domestic affairs and often charged with receiving and paying out money kept in the royal chamber, especially in the United Kingdom and in Denmark.

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ chameleons n
kamæleon
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
(figurative) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ chamois chamoises n
gemse
A short-horned goat antelope native to mountainous terrain in southern Europe; Rupicapra rupicapra.

champ /t͡ʃæmp/ v
gnaske
(ambitransitive) To bite or chew, especially noisily or impatiently.

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ champagnes n
champagne
(countable, uncountable) A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.

champagne socialist champagne socialists n
champagnesocialist kystbanesocialist rødvinssocialist
(derogatory) A person who claims to adhere to socialist ideology but does not act accordingly.

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ champignons n
champignon

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ adj
førsteklasses mesterlig
(attributive) Acting as a champion; having defeated all one's competitors.
(predicative, Ireland, British, dialect) Excellent; brilliant; superb; deserving of high praise.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ champions n
mester champion
Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
forfægte forsvare
(transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ championships n
mesterskab
(sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
The position of champion, or winner.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] [t͡ʃʰɛːns] adj
tilfældigvis
Happening by chance, casual.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] [t͡ʃʰɛːns] chances n
chance mulighed
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
mulighed tilfældighed
(uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
chance sandsynlighed
(countable) The probability of something happening.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] [t͡ʃʰɛːns] v
støde på (ved en tilfældighed)
(archaic, intransitive) To happen by chance, to occur.
risikere ta chancen
To try or risk.

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ chancels n
kor
The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.

chancellery /-slə.ɹi/ /-səl.ɹi/ /ˈtʃɑːn.sə.lə.ɹi/ /ˈt͡ʃænt.slə.ɹi/ chancelleries n
kancelli
The office or staff of a chancellor
The building in which such an office is situated

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ chancellors n
kansler
A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.
The head of the government in some German-speaking countries.

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ chandeliers n
lysekrone
A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ changes n
forandring ændring
(countable, uncountable) The process of becoming different.
småpenge vekselpenge
(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
ombytning omklædning skift udskiftning
(countable) A replacement.

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
forandre ændre
(intransitive) To become something different.
(transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
skifte ombytte udskifte
(transitive) To replace.
skifte udskifte ombytte
(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.

change management n
forandringsproces
(computing) the controlled implementation of required changes to some system; includes version control and planned fallback

change one's mind v
ombestemme
(idiomatic) To decide differently than one had decided before.

changeling /ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ changelings n
skifting
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.

changing room changing rooms n
omklædningsrum
A room, especially in a gym, sports center, school, swimming pool, etc, designed for people to change their clothes.
prøverum
A room or enclosure, e.g. in a clothes shop, where people try on clothes they are interested in buying.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ channels n
kanal
The natural or man-made deeper course through a reef, bar, bay, or any shallow body of water.
A narrow body of water between two land masses.
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies, usually in conjunction with a predetermined letter, number, or codeword, and allocated by international agreement.
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
kanalisere
(transitive) To direct or guide along a desired course.

chanterelle /ʃɒntəˈɹɛl/ /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ chanterelles n
kantarel
(mushroom) A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ chaoses n
kaos
The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.

chaos theory n
kaosteori
(mathematics) The study of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more chaotic most chaotic adj
kaotisk
Filled with chaos.
Extremely disorganized or in disarray.

chapel /ˈt͡ʃæp.əl/ [ˈt͡ʃæp.əɫ] [ˈt͡ʃæp.ɫ̩] chapels n
kapel
(especially, _, Christianity) A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.

chapelmaster chapelmasters n
kapelmester
A director of music in a chapel, the musical director of a court and/or major church's choir and/or orchestra; often also a composer.

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ chaperones n
anstandsdame
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.

chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ chaplains n
kapellan
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ chapters n
kapitel
A section of a work, a collection of works, or fragments of works, often manuscripts or transcriptions, created by scholars or advocates, not the original authors, to aid in finding portions of the texts.

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] char chars n
rødding
Any of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

charabanc /ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/ charabancs n
charabanc
(British, historical) A horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof.

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ characters n
figur person personage rolle
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
karakter natur træk
(countable) A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; nature; phene.
karakter fasthed viljestyrke
(uncountable) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.
personlighed
(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
tegn
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
(countable, computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.

character set character sets n
tegnsæt tegntabel
(computing) A set of characters together with a character encoding.

characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ [ˌkʰæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk] more characteristic most characteristic adj
karakteristisk kendetegnende
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ [ˌkʰæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk] characteristics n
karakteristik
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ charcoals n
trækul kul
(countable, uncountable) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
kultegning
(countable) A drawing made with charcoal.

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ chards n
bladbede
(uncountable, culinary) An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ charges n
pris omkostning
The amount of money levied for a service.
angreb
(military) A ground attack against a prepared enemy.
beskyldning søgsmål
An accusation by a person or organization.
An accusation.
ladning
(electromagnetism, chemistry, physics, countable, uncountable) An electric charge.
læs
A load or burden; cargo.
anklage ordre
An instruction.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
sagsøge
(transitive, criminal law, police) To formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
lade
To call to account; to challenge.
(transitive) To load equipment with material required for its use, as a firearm with powder, a fire hose with water, a chemical reactor with raw materials.
bebyrde belaste lade lade op oplade
(transitive) To replenish energy to (a battery, or a device containing a battery) by use of an electrical device plugged into a power outlet.
oplade
(transitive) To cause to take on an electric charge.
bebyrde belaste give opgave
(cricket, of a, batsman) To take a few steps down the pitch towards the bowler as they deliver the ball, either to disrupt the length of the delivery, or to get into a better position to hit the ball.
storme
(intransitive) To move forward quickly and forcefully, particularly in combat and/or on horseback.
(military, transitive, and, intransitive) To attack by moving forward quickly in a group.
bebyrde belaste
(transitive, of a, hunting dog) To lie on the belly and be still. (A command given by a hunter to a dog)

charger /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ chargers n
oplader lader
A device that charges or recharges.
dækketallerken
A large decorative plate, sometimes used under dinner plates or other savoury-dish vessels in a multi-course meal; also service plate or underplate.

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ chariots n
stridsvogn
A two-wheeled horse-drawn cart, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ more charismatic most charismatic adj
karismatisk uimodståelig
Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹəti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ [ˈt͡ʃæɹəɾi] [ˈt͡ʃɛɹəɾi] charities n
velgørenhed
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

charity label charity labels n
velgørenhedsmærke
A label sold by charities in form of a cinderella stamp to raise funds.

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ charlatans n
charlatan fidusmager fupmager platugle snydepels svindler
A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ charms n
charm
A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc., traditionally supposed to confer luck upon the wearer.
charme
(finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the instantaneous rate of change of delta with respect to time.

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ v
charmere
To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

charter /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ charters n
charter
A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
pagt
A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.

charwoman charwomen n
rengøringsdame
(chiefly, British) A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ chases n
forfølgelse jagt
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
jagte
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.

chassis /ˈt͡ʃæsi/ /ˈt͡ʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæsi/ /ˈʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ chassis n
chassis
The base frame of a motor vehicle.
A frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment, such as on a computer.

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ chaster chastest adj
kysk
Sexually pure, abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

chaste tree chaste trees n
kyskhedstræ
A shrub native to the Mediterranean region (Vitex agnus-castus).

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ /t͡ʃæˈstaɪz/ /ˈt͡ʃæstaɪz/ v
tugte
(transitive) To punish, especially by corporal punishment.

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] chastities n
kyskhed
The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.

chastity belt chastity belts n
kyskhedsbælte
A belt-like garment, designed to be worn over the genitals and locked to prevent sexual intercourse, typically for long periods of time, to maintain chastity, prevent masturbation, or to enforce BDSM submission.

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ chasubles n
messehagel
(Christianity) The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ chats n
snak snakken
(countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
snakke sludre
To be engaged in informal conversation.
snakke
To talk more than a few words.
chatte
To exchange text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, as if having a face-to-face conversation.

chattel /ˈt͡ʃæt.l̩/ chattels n
løsøre
Tangible, movable property.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ chatters n
skræppe
The vocalisations of a Eurasian magpie, Pica pica.
hakke klapre
An intermittent noise, as from vibration.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ v
sludre snakke småsnakke hyggesnakke plapre
(intransitive) To talk idly.
klapre
(intransitive, of teeth, machinery, etc.) To make a noise by rapid collisions.

chatterbox /ˈtʃæ.dəɹ.ˌbɑks/ /ˈtʃæ.tə(ɹ).ˌbɒks/ /ˈtʃæ.tə.ˌbɒks/ /ˈtʃæt.əɹ-/ chatterboxes n
sludrechatol sladretaske
(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ˈʃoʊfɚ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ chauffeurs n
chauffør
A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine).

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ chauvinisms n
chauvinisme
(pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ cheaper cheapest adj
billig
Low or reduced in price.
Of little worth.
(slang, of an action or tactic in a game of skill) Underhand or unfair.
tarvelig billig
Of poor quality.

cheaply /ˈt͡ʃiːpli/ more cheaply most cheaply adv
billigt
In a cheap manner; without expending much money.

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ v
snyde bedrage svindle undgå
(intransitive) To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
være utro bedrage undgå
(intransitive) To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner; to commit adultery, or to engage in sexual or romantic conduct with a person other than one's partner in contravention of the rules of society or agreement in the relationship.
undgå
(transitive) To deceive; to fool; to trick.

cheat on v
bedrage
(colloquial, idiom, transitive) To be unfaithful to, especially in a romantic relationship.

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] checks n
tern
(textiles, usually, pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
skak
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
kontrollere tjekke
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.

check in v
indskrive
To announce or record one's own arrival at a hotel, airport etc.

check out v
udskrive
(transitive) To withdraw (an item), as from a library, and have the withdrawal recorded.
(transitive) To record (someone) as leaving the premises or as taking something therefrom, as from a library or shop.

check-in check-ins n
indregistrering
The act of contacting another person in order to keep them informed of one's situation.

checkered more checkered most checkered adj
ternet
Divided into squares, or into light and dark patches.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
skakmat
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ checkmates n
skakmat mat
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

checkout divider checkout dividers n
skillert
A plastic bar that separates the groceries of one customer from another's at a supermarket checkout.

checkpoint checkpoints n
grænseovergang kontrolpost kontrolsted
A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection

cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ cheeks n
kind
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
balde
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
frækhed uforskammethed
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ cheekier cheekiest adj
fræk
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

cheer /t͡ʃɪə̯(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
heppe
(ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

cheer on v
heppe på
(transitive) To cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfʊl/ more cheerful most cheerful adj
munter fornøjet
Noticeably happy and optimistic.
lys venlig
Bright and pleasant.

cheerleader /ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/ cheerleaders n
cheerleader
(chiefly, US) A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
skål
A common toast used when drinking in company.
hej hej, vi ses
(chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) goodbye, especially as a sign-off in an email or after writing a comment.
tak
(Commonwealth, informal) thank you

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
appelsin ost
(photography) Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ cheesen cheeses n
ost
(uncountable) A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
(countable) Any particular variety of cheese.

cheese knife cheese knives n
ostekniv
A type of knife used for cutting cheese, typically with a wide, curved blade.

cheese sauce cheese sauces n
ostesovs
A sauce based on melted cheese.

cheese slicer cheese slicers n
ostehøvl
A kitchen instrument used for slicing cheese.

cheesecake /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ cheesecakes n
ostekage
(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).

cheesecloth cheesecloths n
ostelærred
A loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used to wrap cheese, but now used for various culinary tasks and by farmers to shade crops and keep birds off.

cheesy /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ cheesier cheesiest adj
kitsch klichéagtig overdramatiseret
(informal) Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ cheetahs n
gepard
A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

chef's knife chef's knives chefs' knives n
kokkekniv
A type of general purpose kitchen knife used for food preparation, typically measuring eight inches by one and a half inches.

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
kemisk
Of or relating to chemistry.

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ chemicals n
kemikalie
(chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
(colloquial) An artificial chemical compound.

chemical bond chemical bonds n
kemisk binding
(chemistry) Any of several attractive forces that serve to bind atoms together to form molecules

chemical element chemical elements n
grundstof
(chemistry) A chemical substance made entirely of one such type of atom; any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.

chemical weapon chemical weapons n
kemiske våben
A noxious substance contained in some form of delivery system such as a shell or missile.

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ chemists n
kemiker
A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ chemistries n
kemi egenskab kemiske
(uncountable) The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
kemi
(countable) An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.
(informal) The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ cheques n
check
(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.

chequebook chequebooks n
checkhæfte
A folder or booklet containing preprinted cheques for use by the holder of a bank account.

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ cherries n
kirsebærfarvet kirsebær
A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
Prunus subg. Cerasus, trees or shrubs that bear cherries.
Cherry red.
(slang) Virginity, especially female virginity as embodied by a hymen.
(graph theory) A subtree consisting of a node with exactly two leaves.
(cricket, slang) A cricket ball.
A round, red light of the kind that is typically mounted on top of a police car.
The burning tip of a cigarette.
kirsebærtræ kirsebærfarvet kirsebær
The wood of a cherry tree.
kirsebær kirsebærfarvet
The fruit of the coffee plant, containing the seeds or beans.

cherry red adj
ceriserød
Of a deep bright red colour, like that of a cherry.

cherub /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ cherubim cherubims cherubs n
kerub
(biblical) A winged creature attending God and guarding his throne described as a being with four faces (man, lion, ox, and eagle), human hands, calf hooves, four wings, and many eyes. A description can be found in Ezekiel chapter 1 and Ezekiel chapter 10; similar to a lamassu (winged bull with a human torso) in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ chervils n
kørvel
(countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
(uncountable) Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ chesses n
skak
A board game for two players, each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.

chess clock chess clocks n
skakur
A device consisting of two clocks and a switch for running one at a time, used in chess and other games to measure how much time each player takes.

chess piece chess pieces n
skakbrik
(chess) Any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess.

chess player chess players n
skakspiller
A human or computer that plays the game of chess.

chessboard chessboards n
skakbræt
(chess) The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ /t͡ʃɪst/ chests n
bryst kiste
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
bryst
(obsolete) A coffin.
The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
A chest of drawers.
(anatomy) The portion of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the homologous area in other animals.
The front (anterior) surface of this portion of the torso.
(euphemistic, , , ) A female human's breasts.
A hit or blow made with one's chest.

chest of drawers chests of drawers n
kommode
A piece of furniture which has multiple parallel, horizontal drawers stacked one above the other, used mainly for the storage of clean clothes.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ adj
kastanjebrun
Of a deep reddish-brown colour, like that of a chestnut.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ chestnuts n
kastanje kastanjebrun
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour, as seen on the fruit of the chestnut tree.

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ chestnut trees n
kastanjetræ
A tree that bears chestnuts; a tree of the genus Castanea

cheval de frise /ʃəˈvɑːl də ˈfɹiːs/ chevaux de frise n
spansk rytter
(military) An obstacle made of wood with spikes, for use against attacking cavalry.

chew /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃ(j)u/ v
tygge gumle
To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.

chewing gum chewing gums n
tyggegummi
A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing.

chewy /ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ chewier chewiest adj
sejg
Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.

chez /ʃeɪ/ preposition
hos
At the home of.

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ chicer chicest more chic most chic adj
chic elegant
Elegant, stylish.

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ chicken chicks n
fugleunge ungfugl
A young bird.
kylling
A young chicken.
sild pigebarn
(colloquial) A young, typically attractive, woman or teenage girl.

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ chickadees n
mejse
A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ chickens n
kylling høne
(uncountable) The meat from this bird eaten as food.
(archaic) The young of any bird; a chick.
bangebuks kylling
(countable, slang, sometimes, derogatory) A coward.

chicken feed chicken feeds n
hønsefoder kyllingefoder
Food (usually grain) given to poultry.

chicken pox chicken poxes n
skoldkopper
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed, disease) Any disease causing similar symptoms.

chicken scratch chicken scratches n
kragetæer
(informal, idiom) Cramped or illegible handwriting.

chicken soup chicken soups n
hønsekødssuppe
Any soup made with either pieces of chicken or chicken broth as its main ingredient, often thought to cure everyday illnesses such as the common cold.

chickling vetch n
græs-fladbælg
A plant with edible seeds similar to peas and chickpeas of species Lathyrus sativus, used as a famine food but causing lathyrism if eaten in large amounts or over a long time.

chickpea /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ chickpeas n
kikært kikærter
A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

chickweed chickweeds n
fuglegræs
Any of several small-leaved herbs of the genera Cerastium and Stellaria.

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ chicories n
cikorie
(chiefly, Britain) The common chicory (Cichorium intybus), the source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and sugarloaf.

chief executive officer chief executive officers n
administrerende direktør
(business) The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis; CEO.

chief financial officer chief financial officers n
økonomichef økonomidirektør
(business) The executive who is in charge of financial affairs, notably as head of a financial department, typically directly under the chief executive officer and/or the board who lead the corporation or other organisation as a whole

chief of staff chiefs of staff chiefs of staffs n
stabschef
(military) The senior officer of any of several services of the armed forces of several nations.

chieftain /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tən/ /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tɪn/ chieftains n
høvding
A leader of a clan or tribe.

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] childer children n
barn børn
(with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; one's offspring; a son or daughter.
A person considered a product of a place or culture, a member of a tribe or culture, regardless of age.

child bride child brides n
barnebrud
A very young bride, usually coerced or pressured into nuptials with a much older man, as practiced in some cultures.

child groom child grooms n
barnegom
A very young groom (male who is to be married).

child labour n
børnearbejde
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) Work performed by a minor that is prohibited by statute law, or under terms and conditions considered inhumane.

child neglect n
omsorgssvigt omsorgssvigtede børn
A form of child abuse caused by the denial of basic needs like proper nutrition, care, and love.

child pornography n
børneporno børnepornografi
Pornographic material depicting minors; sexually explicit (or suggestive) images of children.

child prodigy child prodigies n
vidunderbarn
(This entry is a translation hub.)

child prostitution n
børneprostitution
The use of a child by others for sexual activities in return for remuneration or any other form of consideration.

child soldier child soldiers n
barnesoldat børnesoldat
A minor who is put to use for military purposes.

child support n
børnebidrag
(legal) The ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by an obligor, usually the noncustodial parent, to an obligee, usually the custodial parent or other guardian, for the financial care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated, or which never existed.

childbirth childbirths n
fødsel
The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

childcare childcares n
børnepasning
(countable) A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ childhoods n
barndom
(mostly, uncountable) The state of being a child.
barndom barndomstid
The time during which one is a child, from between infancy and puberty.

childless adj
barnløs
Not having any children.

childlessness n
barnløshed
The state of being childless.

children's home children's homes n
børnehjem
A public institution for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them.

children's hospital children's hospitals n
børnehospital
A hospital which offers its services exclusively to children and adolescents.

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ chilies chilis n
chili
(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

chili con carne /-ˈkɑɹneɪ/ /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
chili con carne
A dish of meat and beans in a tomato sauce flavoured with chili peppers.

chili sin carne n
chili sin carne
A vegetarian version of chili con carne.

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ v
chille
(intransitive, slang) To relax; to lie back; to take things easy.

chilling /ˈt͡ʃɪlɪŋ/ more chilling most chilling adj
skræmmende uhyggelig
Causing mild fear.

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ chillier chilliest adj
kølig
Cold enough to cause discomfort.

chime /tʃaɪm/ chimes n
klokke
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.

chime /tʃaɪm/ v
kime ringe
(intransitive) To make the sound of a chime.
(transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ chimneys chimnies n
skorsten skorstenspibe
A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.

chimney sweep chimney sweeps n
skorstensfejer
A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys.

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ chimpanzees n
chimpanse
Pan troglodytes, a species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans along with the bonobo.
(broadly) A member of the genus Pan, including the bonobo which was formerly known as the pygmy chimpanzee.

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ chins n
hage
The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ chinchillas n
chinchilla
(countable) Either of two small, crepuscular rodents of the genus Chinchilla, native to the Andes, prized for their very soft fur and often kept as pets.

chintz /t͡ʃɪnts/ chintzes n
chintz
A painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ chips n
jeton
(games, gambling) A token used in place of cash.
chips fransk kartoffel
(US, Canada, Australia, and, New Zealand, especially, in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit.

chipmunk /ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ chipmunks n
jordegern
A squirrel-like rodent of the genus Tamias, native mainly to North America.

chiropractic /ˌkaɪɹəˈpɹæktɪk/ n
kiropraktik
(alternative medicine) A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ chirps n
pip
A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
kvidre pippe
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ chisels n
mejsel stemmejern
A cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ v
mejsle
(intransitive) To use a chisel.

chit-chat chit-chats n
sludder
Gossip.

chit-chat v
sludre småsnakke
(intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ chives n
purløg
A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

chloride /ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪd/ chlorides n
klorid
(chemistry) any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ chlorines n
klor chlor
A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.

chloroform /ˈklɒɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
kloroform
(organic compound) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl3; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ chlorophylls n
klorofyl bladgrønt
(biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

chloroplast /ˈklɔːɹəʊˌplæst/ chloroplasts n
grønkorn kloroplast
(cytology) An organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ more chocolate most chocolate adj
af choklade chokolade
Made of or containing chocolate.
chokoladebrun chokolade
Having a dark reddish-brown colour/color.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ chocolates n
chokolade
(mostly, uncountable) A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
(countable) A single, small piece of confectionery made from chocolate.
chokladebrun chokolade
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour/color, like that of chocolate (also called chocolate brown).

chocolate bar chocolate bars n
chokoladebar plade chokolade
A flat slab of chocolate, usually oblong in shape, which can be broken into smaller segments when being eaten, either solid or with a filling such as nuts or caramel.

chocolate cake chocolate cakes n
chokoladekage
A cake flavored with melted chocolate or chocolate powder.

chocolate milk /ˈt͡ʃɑkɫɪtmɪɫk/ /ˌt͡ʃɑkɫɪtˈmɪɫk/ chocolate milks n
chokolademælk
A sweetened cocoa-flavored drink, typically created by mixing chocolate syrup or chocolate powder with milk, and typically served cold.

chocolate teacake chocolate teacakes n
flødebolle
A confection consisting of a biscuit base topped with marshmallow-like filling and coated in a hard shell of chocolate.

choice /t͡ʃojs/ /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choicer choicest more choice most choice adj
udsøgt
Especially good or preferred.

choice /t͡ʃojs/ /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choices n
valg
One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.
Anything that can be chosen.
bedste del elite
(usually, with the) The best or most preferable part.

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ choirs n
kor
A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together.
(architecture) Uncommon form of quire (“one quarter of a cruciform church, or the architectural area of a church used by the choir, often near the apse”).
(Christian angelology) One of the nine ranks or orders of angels.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ chokes n
choker
A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
kvælertag
(sports) In wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.
reduceret
A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot.

choke a darkie v
lægge en negerarm
(slang, vulgar, colloquial) To defecate.

chokehold /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌhoʊld/ chokeholds n
kvælertag
(martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain.

choking /ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɪŋ/ chokings n
kvælning
The act of coughing when a person finds it difficult to breath.

cholera /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ choleras n
kolera
(pathology) Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

chomp /tʃɒmp/ /t͡ʃɑmp/ v
gnaske
(intransitive) To bite or chew loudly or heavily.

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
vælge kåre udvælge foretrække
To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
finde for godt foretrække have lyst
To decide to act in a certain way.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ chops n
kotelet
A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ v
hakke
(transitive) To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
hugge
(transitive) To sever with an axe or similar implement.

chopping block chopping blocks n
huggeblok
A wooden slab used as a cutting surface for food etc.

chopping board chopping boards n
skærebræt
A sturdy board, used for cutting and preparing food.

chopstick chopsticks n
spisepind
(usually, in the plural) An East Asian eating utensil usually used as a pair and held in one hand to grip pieces of food or occasionally to mix liquids or scoop up small pieces of food. The utensil is a stick, usually made of wood and measuring approximately 23cm (10 inches) in length.

chopstick rest chopstick rests n
spisepindeleje
A small ornament on which a pair of chopsticks may be placed to prevent them from becoming contaminated or rolling off the table.

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ chords n
akkord
(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
korde
(rail) A section of subsidiary railway track that interconnects two primary tracks that cross at different levels, to permit traffic to flow between them.

chorea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] choreae choreas choreæ n
sanktvejtsdans
(pathology) Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ choreographies n
koreografi
(by extension, figurative) The art of creating and arranging any activities that involve social coordination or orchestration.
(uncountable) The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ chori choruses chorusses n
omkvæd refræn
A part of a song which is repeated between verses to emphasize the song's content; a refrain.

chromatographic adj
kromatografisk
(analytical chemistry) Of or pertaining to chromatography.

chromatography /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ chromatographies n
kromatografi
(analytical chemistry) Any of various techniques for the qualitative or quantitative separation of the components of mixtures of compounds; all characterized by the use of a mobile phase (gas or liquid) moving relative to a stationary phase (liquid or solid) – the differences between the rates of migration of the compounds between the two phases affect the separation.

chromium /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/ chromiums n
krom
A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.

chromosomal adj
kromosomal
Of or relating to chromosomes.

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊm/ chromosomes n
kromosom
(cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

chronicle /ˈkɹɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ chronicles n
krønike
A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.

chrono- prefix
krono-
time

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more chronological most chronological adj
kronologisk
In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ chronologies n
kronologi
(uncountable) The science of determining the order in which events occurred.
kronologi kronologisk rækkefølge
(countable) An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.

chrononormativity chrononormativities n
chrononormativitet
the use of time to organize individuals toward maximum productivity; for example, the appropriate time range to start working, have children, or to retire.

chrysanthemum /kɹɪˈsænθəməm/ chrysanthema chrysanthemums n
krysantemum okseøje
Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.

chrysoprase chrysoprases n
chrysopras krysopras
(mineral) A variety of light-green translucent quartz.

chuck /t͡ʃʊk/ /t͡ʃʌk/ v
kaste
(transitive, informal) To discard, to throw away.

chuck up v
kaste op
(dated, transitive and intransitive) To chuck up the sponge; to give up; to admit defeat; to break a contract; to abandon or quit (something).

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ churches n
kirke
(countable, Christianity) A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place. [from 9th c.]
(countable) A local group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs, local or general. [from 9th c.]
(uncountable, countable, as bare noun) Christian worship held at a church; service. [from 10th c.]
(uncountable) Organized religion in general or a specific religion considered as a political institution.

church bell church bells n
kirkeklokke
A bell belonging to a church, usually housed in a tower or steeple, customarily rung before church services or for other occasions such as weddings.

church service church services n
gudstjeneste
A formalized period of communal worship, often but not exclusively occurring on Sunday, or Saturday in the case of those churches practicing Sabbatarianism.

churchgoer churchgoers n
kirkegænger
One who regularly goes to church; a practicing Christian.

churchwarden churchwardens n
kirkeværge
(UK) A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.

churchyard /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ.jɑːd/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.jɑɹd/ churchyards n
kirkegård
A patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a graveyard.

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ churns n
kjerne
A vessel used for churning, especially for producing butter.

chutney /ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ chutneys n
chutney
A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment, originally from eastern India, made from a variety of fruits and/or vegetables, often containing significant amounts of fresh green or dried red chili peppers. [from 1813]

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] cicadae cicadas cicadæ n
cikade sangcikade
Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] ciders n
æblemost cider
(US, Canada) A non-alcoholic still beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; apple cider; sweet cider (without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice).
cider æblevin
(Australia) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.
(Japan, South Korea) A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ cigars n
cigar
A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked.

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ cigarettes n
cigaret
A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking.

cigarette case cigarette cases n
cigaretetui
A small flat case for holding cigarettes.

cigarette pants n
cigaretbukser
(plurale tantum) Pants (trousers) with a snug fit through the legs, ending in a small leg opening.

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ cinemas n
biograf bio
(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house
film
(film, uncountable) Films collectively.
filmbranche filmindustri
(film, uncountable) The film and movie industry.

cinematographer cinematographers n
filmfotograf
(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

cinnamic acid n
kanelsyre
(carboxylic acid) The aromatic carboxylic acid C6H5-CH=CH-COOH obtained from cinnamon; it is used in perfumery etc

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ cinnamons n
kanel
(mostly, uncountable) A spice from the dried aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, either rolled into strips or ground into a powder. The word is commonly used as trade name for spices made of any of the species above.
(countable) A warm yellowish-brown color, the color of cinnamon.

cinnamon roll cinnamon rolls n
kanelsnegl
(baking) A rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon and sugar.

cinnamon sugar n
kanelsukker

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ ciphers n
ciffer
A numeric character.

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
cirka
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] circles n
cirkel
(geometry) A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
(astronomy) An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.
kreds cirkel
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
poser under øjnene
(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
omkredse
(transitive) To surround.
sætte ring om
(transitive) To place or mark a circle around.

circle runner circle runners n
stregspiller

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ more circular most circular adj
cirkulær rund
In the shape of, or moving in a circle.

circular argument circular arguments n
cirkelslutning
(philosophy, logic) An argument which commits the logical fallacy of assuming what it is attempting to prove.

circular needle circular needles n
rundpind
(knitting) a knitting implement consisting of two needles connected by a thin wire; used to knit round tubes

circular saw circular saws n
rundsav
A power saw with a circular cutting blade, whose teeth rotate rapidly.

circular sector circular sectors n
cirkeludsnit
(geometry) A portion of a circle enclosed by two radii and an arc.

circular segment circular segments n
cirkelafsnit
(geometry) A region of a circle bounded by an arc and the chord connecting the endpoints of the arc.

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ circulatory systems n
blodkredsløb
(physiology) The parts of an animal body comprising the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and blood, which circulate the blood around the body. [from mid 19th c.]

circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ v
omskære
(sometimes, _, proscribed) To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia.
(military, nautical, slang) To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire.

circumcision /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈsɪʒən/ circumcisions n
omskæring omskærelse
The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

circumference /səˈkamfɹəns/ /səˈkʌmfɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/ /sɜːˈkʌmfɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌmfɹəns/ circumferences n
omkreds
(geometry) The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure.
(geometry) The length of such a line.

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ circumfixes n
cirkumfiks
(grammar) An affix containing both a prefixing and a suffixing element existing as a single morphological unit.

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ circumflexes n
cirkumfleks
A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
omskrive
To draw a line around; to encircle.

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ more circumspect most circumspect adj
forsigtig varsom
Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

circumstance /-aːns/ /-æns/ /-ɑːns/ /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ circumstances n
omstændighed
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
detalje omstændelighed
(archaic) Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
kår
Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.

circumvent /səːkəmˈvɛnt/ v
omgå
(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass
omringe
(transitive) to surround or besiege

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ circi circuses circusses n
cirkus
A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ cirrhoses n
skrumpelever
(pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.

cisgender /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /sɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ adj
ciskønnet
Having a gender identity which matches the sex one was assigned at birth; or, pertaining to such people.

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ cisterns n
cisterne
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

citation /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃn̩/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ [ˌsaɪˈtʰeɪʃn̩] citations n
citation citering
The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.

citation needed /-dəd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ phraseologicalUnit
kilde mangler
(originally, Internet slang, chiefly, humorous) Used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification.

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ citizens n
borger statsborger
A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
indbygger civilist
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]

citizen journalism n
borgerjournalistik
(media) Independent reporting, often by amateurs on the scene of an event, and disseminated via new media.

citizen of the world citizens of the world n
verdensborger
A person regarded as part of the global citizenry; specifically, one who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state.

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ citizenships n
statsborgerskab borgerskab
The state of being a citizen; the status of a citizen.

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
citronsyre
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.

citron /ˈsɪtəɹn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ citrons n
cedrat
The fruit of a citron tree.
sukat
The candied rind of the citron fruit.

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] cities n
by
(UK) A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

city council city councils n
byråd kommunalbestyrelse
A governing body of people elected to oversee management of a city and represent the interests of residents.

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ city halls n
rådhus
The building that houses a city's government.
(figuratively, metonym) The city government; government in general.

city state city states n
bystat
A sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ civiler civilest more civil most civil adj
civil
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
civiliseret høflig
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.

civil disobedience n
civil ulydighed
A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.

civil law civil laws n
civilret
(law) The body of law dealing with the private relations between members of a community; it contrasts with criminal law, military law and ecclesiastical law.

civil partnership civil partnerships n
registreret partnerskab
A union similar to marriage which same-sex couples, and in some jurisdictions opposite-sex couples, may form, which affords rights and responsibilities similar or identical to those afforded by civil marriage.

civil rights n
borgerlige rettigheder borgerrettigheder
(US) Those rights which are guaranteed protection by the US Constitution and are considered to be unquestionable, deserved by all people under all circumstances, especially without regard to race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and disability.

civil servant civil servants n
tjenestemand embedsmand
A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.

civil war civil wars n
borgerkrig
A war fought between factions of the inhabitants of a single country, or a similar political entity.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civil
Not related to the military, police or other governmental professions.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ civilians n
civilist
A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.
(informal) A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity, an outsider.

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civilisere
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] civilizations n
civilisation kultur
An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.
civilisation
(uncountable) Human society, particularly civil society.
civilisering
The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
civilisation
(inherently emic, sometimes, capitalized) Collectively, those people and places of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. (Compare refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World.

claim /kleɪm/ claims n
påstand
A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
krav
A demand of ownership for previously unowned land.

claim /kleɪm/ v
påstå
To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.
gøre krav på
To demand ownership or right to use for land.
påstå gøre krav på
(intransitive) To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ clairvoyances n
clairvoyance klarsyn synskhed
(parapsychology) The power to see or perceive things objects or events beyond the natural range of the senses, such as the past or the future.

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ more clairvoyant most clairvoyant adj
clairvoyant synsk
Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
Able to foresee the future.

clamp /klæmp/ clamps n
skruetvinge
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
A pile of materials to be heated in a controlled way, stacked or heaped together with fuel so that the fire permeates the pile; the material of interest may be bricks to be fired, ore for roasting, coal for coking, or wood to be charcoalized.

clamp down on v
slå ned på
(transitive, idiomatic) To take measures to stop (something); to put an end to (something); to exert tighter control of (something); to treat (someone or something) more harshly.

clan /klæn/ clans n
klan
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain
Any group defined by family ties with some sort of political unity.
(video games) A group of players who habitually play on the same team in multiplayer games.

clandestinely /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ more clandestinely most clandestinely adv
hemmelig hemmelighedsfuld
In a secret or covert manner.
ureglementeret
In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

clapperboard clapperboards n
klaptræ
(film) A device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production to be able to synchronize picture and sound during editing.

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ clarinets n
klarinet
(woodwind instrument) A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ clarinetists n
klarinettist
Someone who plays the clarinet.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ classes n
klasse
(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
(sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
(uncountable) The division of society into classes.
(uncountable) Admirable behavior; elegance.
(education, countable, and, uncountable) A group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher.
(countable) A category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation.
(taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
(set theory) A collection of sets definable by a shared property, especially one which is not itself a set (in which case the class is called proper).
(object-oriented, countable) A set of objects having the same behavior (but typically differing in state), or a template defining such a set in terms of its common properties, functions, etc.
årgang klasse
(countable) A group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year. A school class.

class clown class clowns n
klassens klovn
(idiomatic) A student who frequently makes jokes or pokes fun; a wiseacre.

class struggle class struggles n
klassekamp
Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes); the active expression of a theoretical class conflict looked at from any kind of socialist perspective.

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ more classic most classic adj
klassisk
Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category; typical.
Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.
Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ classics n
klassiker
An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.
The author of such a work.
(dated) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ more classical most classical adj
klassisk
(music) Describing Western music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
(informal, music) Describing art music (rather than pop, jazz, blues, etc), especially when played using instruments of the orchestra.
Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
Knowledgeable or skilled in the classics; versed in the classics.
Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined

classical music classical musics n
klassisk musik
(music genre) Music of the classical period; the music of Mozart, Haydn, etc; the musical period before the romantic.

classify /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
klassificere
to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ classmates n
klassekammerat
A student who is in the same class at school.

classroom /ˈklasruːm/ /ˈklæsruːm/ /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ classrooms n
klasseværelse klasselokale
A room, often in a school, where classes take place.

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ clatters n
kaglen
Noisy talk or chatter.

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ v
kagle
(intransitive) To chatter noisily or rapidly.

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ clauses n
klausul
(legal) A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

claustrophobia /ˌklɑː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌklɒs.trəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ claustrophobias n
klaustrofobi
The fear of closed, tight places.

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ clavichords n
klavichord
(musical instruments) An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ clavicles n
kraveben nøgleben
(skeleton) The collarbone; the prominent bone at the top of the chest between the shoulder and the neck connecting the shoulder and the breastbone.

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ clavicytheria clavicytheriums n
clavicyterium clavicytherium
(musical instruments) A harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player. [early 16th c.]

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ claws n
klo
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
klosaks klo
The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
(botany) A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
kradse rive
To scratch or to tear at.
To rail at, revile, or scold (someone or something).
gribe klo
To use the claws to seize, to grip.
klo
To use the claws to climb.

claw hammer claw hammers n
kløftehammer
A hammer with two prongs protruding back from the head to allow for removing nails from wood.

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] clays n
ler
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
grus
(tennis) A tennis court surface made of crushed stone, brick, shale, or other unbound mineral aggregate.

clay pigeon clay pigeons n
lerdue
A flying target, usually a disc, made of a mixture of pitch and pulverized limestone rock, used as moving target in sport shooting.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] cleaner cleanest adj
ren
Not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
Pure, especially morally or religiously.
(of criminal, driving, etc. records) Without restrictions or penalties, or someone having such a record.
Not having used drugs or alcohol.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
rense rengøre
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ cleaners n
pudser skraldemand
A person whose occupation is to clean things, especially rooms, floors, and windows.

cleanliness /ˈklɛn.li.nəs/ /ˈklɛn.li.nɪs/ cleanlinesses n
renlighed
The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.

cleanly /ˈklɛnli/ cleanlier cleanliest more cleanly most cleanly adj
renlig
Being habitually clean, practising good hygiene.

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ clearer clearest adj
klar gennemsigtig
Transparent in colour.
klar
Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
Without clouds.
klar fri
Free of obstacles.
klar tydelig
Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
god
(figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
rydde
klare op
(intransitive) To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
opklare
(transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
rense
(transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
gå fri af
(transitive) To pass without interference; to miss.
gennemføre
(intransitive) Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.

clear one's throat v
rømme
Forcibly, sometimes mutedly, expelling air from one's lungs, sometimes to clear mucus, sometimes to attract attention to something; less vigorous than coughing.

clearcutting clearcuttings n
renafdrift
A forestry practice in which most or all trees in a harvest area are cut down.

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹ.ɪŋ/ clearings n
lysning
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɚli/ clearlier clearliest more clearly most clearly adv
evident indlysende klart tydelig
(manner) In a clear manner.

cleavage /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] cleavages n
kløft kavalergang
The hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline. [from 20th c.]
(by extension) Any similar separation between two body parts, such as the buttocks or toes.

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
kløve
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
klæbe
(intransitive, rare) Followed by to or unto: to adhere, cling, or stick fast to something.

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ cleavers n
kødøkse
A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

clef /klɛf/ clefs n
nøgle
(music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

cleft /klɛft/ clefts n
spalte revne
An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ /ˈklɛməntiːn/ clementines n
klementin
A type of small, sweet-tasting orange, the result of a hybrid cross between the willowleaf variety of mandarin orange (C. × deliciosa) and a sweet orange (C. × sinensis).

cleric /ˈklɛɹɪk/ clerics n
gejstlig
A member of a clergy.

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ clerks n
ekspedient ekspeditrice kontorassistent kontorfunktionær
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ cleverer cleverest more clever most clever adj
kvik rask smart snild
Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.
klog smart
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] clicks n
klik
A brief, sharp, not particularly loud, relatively high-pitched sound produced by the impact of something small and hard against something hard, such as by the operation of a switch, a lock, or a latch.
Sound made by a dolphin.

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] v
klikke
(transitive) To cause to make a click; to operate (a switch, etc) so that it makes a click.
(computing) To press and release (a button on a computer mouse).
klikke venstreklikke
(transitive, GUI) To select a software item using, usually, but not always, the pressing of a mouse button.

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ clickbaits n
clickbait kliklokkemad klikmadding
(Internet, _, marketing, pejorative) Website content that is aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy, relying on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs; such headlines.

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ clients n
kunde klient
A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] clienteles n
klientel
The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] cliffs n
klint
A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

climacterium climacteria n
klimakterie klimakterium

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ climates n
klima
The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ climate changes n
klimaændring klimaforandring
Rapid, large-scale, and long-term change in the Earth's climatic system produced by global warming; anthropogenic climate change.

climatological more climatological most climatological adj
klimatologisk
Of or pertaining to climatology.

climatology /klaɪ.mɪˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /klaɪ.mɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ climatologies n
klimatologi
The science that deals with climates, and investigates their phenomena and causes.

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ clinics n
klinik
A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ more clinical most clinical adj
klinisk
(medicine) Dealing with the practical management of patients, in practice#Noun at the point of care; as contrasted with other health care venues (see clinical medicine#Noun for more explanation).
Of or pertaining to a clinic, such as a medical clinic or law clinic.

clinical psychology n
klinisk psykologi
(psychology) A branch of psychology with the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development.

clinician /klɪˈnɪʃən/ clinicians n
kliniker
(chiefly, US) Someone who conducts a clinic; an expert or skilled practitioner in a particular field, such as business or education. In this sense, a clinician is someone who provides practical advice or hands-on assistance to others in a specific area of expertise. For example, a business clinician might be an experienced consultant who helps companies improve their operations, while an education clinician might be a skilled teacher who provides professional development and support to other educators.

clip /klɪp/ [kl̥ʰɪp] v
klippe
To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.
clipse klipse
To fasten with a clip.

clipper clippers n
klipper
(nautical) Any of several forms of very fast sailing ships having a long, low hull and a sharply raked stem.

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ cliques n
klik
A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.

clit tease clit teases n
skuffejern
(slang, vulgar) A person, usually a man, who teases a woman with a promise (either implicit or explicit) of sexual fulfillment but does not deliver on it.

clitic /ˈklɪtɪk/ clitics n
klitikon
(linguistics) A morpheme that functions like a word, but never appears as an independent word, instead being always attached to a following or preceding word (or, in some cases, within a surrounding word).

clitoral hood clitoral hoods n
klitorisforhud
A fold of skin that surrounds and protects the clitoris, homologous with the male foreskin; the female prepuce.

clitoris /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ clitorides clitorises n
klitoris kildrer
(anatomy) A sensitive elongated erectile sex organ at the anterior part of the vulva in female humans and other mammals. [from 17th c.]

cloakroom /ˈkləʊkɹuːm/ /ˈkləʊkɹʊm/ cloakrooms n
garderobe
(British, Irish, India) A room intended for holding luggage, as at an airport.

clobber /ˈklɑb.ɚ/ /ˈklɒb.ə(ɹ)/ v
banke hamre ned sable ned slå til plukfisk
(transitive, slang) To hit or bash severely; to seriously harm or damage.

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] clocks n
ur
(attributive) A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time.
(electronics) An electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules.

clock face clock faces n
urskive
The surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands.

clock tower clock towers n
klokketårn
(architecture) A tower, usually in a prominent position, having a large clock in a high position, often with several faces.

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
med uret
In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ clogs n
træsko
A type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.

clogger cloggers n
træskomager
A maker of the shoes called clogs.

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ cloisters n
kloster
A place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion.

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ closer closest adj
nær
At a little distance; near.

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
lukke
(ambitransitive) To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
(ergative, computing) To terminate an application, window, file or database connection, etc.
(intransitive) To do the tasks (putting things away, locking doors, etc.) required to prepare a store or other establishment to shut down for the night.
afslutte lukke
(transitive) To put an end to; to conclude.

close, but no cigar /ˈkloʊs bʌt noʊ sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈkləʊs bʌt nəʊ sɪˈɡɑː/ phraseologicalUnit
lige ved og næsten slår ingen mand af hesten så tæt på og dog så langt fra
(idiomatic, originally, US, colloquial) Used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite. [from early 20th c.]

close-up /ˈkləʊsʌp/ close-ups n
nærbillede
(photography) A photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale, and occupies most or all of the frame.

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
lukket
Sealed, made inaccessible or impassable; not open.
(of a store or business) Not operating or conducting trade.
Not public.

closed syllable closed syllables n
lukket stavelse
(linguistics) A syllable that ends in a consonant.

closed-circuit television closed-circuit televisions n
tv-overvågning videoovervågning
A system of television cameras, connected by cable to a control room, used for surveillance.

closeness /ˈkloʊs.nəs/ /ˈkləʉs.nəs/ /ˈkləʊs.nəs/ closenesses n
lukkethed
The state of being secretive

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ closets n
skab
A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies.
(obsolete) Any private space, (particularly) bowers in the open air.
(archaic) A private room used for prayer or other devotions.
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.
(now, rare) Any private or inner room, (particularly):
(obsolete) A private room used by women to groom and dress themselves.
(obsolete) A pew or side-chapel reserved for a monarch or other feudal lord.
(archaic) One used to store curiosities.
(figuratively) A secret or hiding place, (particularly) the hiding place in English idioms such as in the closet and skeleton in the closet.
(obsolete) One used to store valuables.
(slang, uncommon) Clipping of closet case.
A private cabinet, (particularly):
(US, Philippines) One intended for storing clothes or bedclothes.
(now, chiefly, Scotland, Ireland) Any small room or side room.
(obsolete) Clipping of closet of ease, (later, UK) clipping of water closet: a room containing a toilet.
(heraldiccharge) An ordinary similar to a bar but half as broad.
(Scotland, obsolete) A sewer.
A state or condition of secrecy, privacy, or obscurity.
The state of having one's sexual orientation a secret.
(archaic) A compendium of knowledge, possibly from closet as a room?

closet case closet cases n
skabsbøsse
(slang) A gay person who pretends to be heterosexual.

closeted more closeted most closeted adj
skabs-
(informal) Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.
(by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency, or fondness; secret.

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ closures n
afslutning
(topology, of a set) The smallest closed set which contains the given set.

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ clothes cloths n
stof dug
(countable, uncountable) A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.
(metaphoric) Appearance; seeming.
klæde klud tøj
(countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.
præstekjole
(in idioms) Priesthood, clergy.

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
klæder tøj beklædning
(plural only) Items of clothing; apparel.

clothes don't make the man proverb
klæder skaber ikke folk man skal ikke skue hunden på hårene
You cannot accurately judge a person solely by appearances.

clothes iron clothes irons n
strygejern
A hand-held device with a heated flat metal base used to smooth out wrinkles in clothes; an iron.

clothes maketh the man proverb
klæder skaber folk
A person's appearances count for a lot.

clothes peg clothes pegs n
tøjklemme
(British, Australia, NZ, Canada) An object (usually made of wood or plastic) used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline so that it (the laundry) can dry.

clothes-brush clothes-brushes n
klædebørste
A type of brush designed for dusting and tidying (especially formal) clothes.

clothesbrush clothesbrushes n
klædebørste
A brush for the clothes.

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ clotheslines n
tøjsnor tørresnor
A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ clothings n
tøj
An act or instance of putting clothes on.

cloud /klaʊd/ clouds n
sky
A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
Anything which makes things foggy or gloomy.
A group or swarm, especially suspended above the ground or flying.
(computing, with "the") The Internet, regarded as an abstract amorphous omnipresent space for processing and storage, the focus of cloud computing.
sky støvsky
Any mass of dust, steam or smoke resembling such a mass.

cloud chamber cloud chambers n
tågekammer

cloud computing n
cloudcomputing
(informal, computing) Computing services provided over the Internet (or "cloud"), whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand.

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdbəɹi/ /ˈklaʊdbɹi/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ cloudberries n
multebær
A species of slow-growing bramble, Rubus chamaemorus.
The fruit of these plants.

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ cloudbursts n
skybrud
A sudden heavy rainstorm.

clouded leopard clouded leopards n
træleopard
A medium-sized, arboreal cat (Neofelis nebulosa) found in Southeast Asia. It has a disproportionately long tail and canines, and a tawny coat with dark, irregular, oval markings.

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ cloudier cloudiest adj
skyet overskyet
Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ cloves n
nellike kryddernellike
(uncountable, countable) A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
fed
(horticulture, cooking) One of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb.

clove hitch clove hitches n
dobbelt halvstik
(nautical) a bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ clovers n
kløver
A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.

cloverleaf interchange cloverleaf interchanges n
forbindelsesanlæg kløverbladsanlæg
(US, Canada) A junction of two highways, one crossing over the other, having a series of exit and entrance ramps, arranged in the form of a four-leaf clover, such that traffic may proceed from either highway in all directions.

clown /klaʊn/ clowns n
klovn
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
A person who acts in a silly fashion.

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ more cloying most cloying adj
vammel
Unpleasantly excessive.
vammelsød
Excessively sweet.

club /klʊb/ /klʌb/ clubs n
klub
An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.
An establishment that provides staged entertainment, often with food and drink, such as a nightclub.
kølle
A heavy object, often a kind of stick, intended for use as a bludgeoning weapon or a plaything.
An implement to hit the ball in certain ball games, such as golf.
kløver
(card games) A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.

clubfoot clubfeet n
klumpfod
(medicine) A congenital deformity of the foot in which the ankle, heel and toes are twisted.

clubs /klʊbz/ /klʌbz/ n
klør
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣.

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ clues n
fingerpeg holdepunkt ledetråd nøgle spor
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
spor
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ clusters n
klase
(epidemiology) A group of cases of the same disease occurring around the same place or time.
(linguistics) Synonym of lexical bundle (“a sequence of two or more words that occur in a language with high frequency but are not idiomatic”)
klynge
(astronomy) A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.
A group of computers that work together.
klynge klase
A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.
klynge klase sværm
A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
serie
(phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together: a consonant cluster.

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ v
flokkes samle sig i klynge
To collect (animals, people, or objects) into clusters (noun sense 1).

cluster bomb cluster bombs n
klyngebombe
An explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.

clusterfuck /ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/ /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/ clusterfucks n
kaotisk situation
(slang, vulgar) A chaotic situation where everything seems to go wrong, often caused by communication failure, a complex environment, or incompetence.

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ clutches n
kobling
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
kobling koblingspedal
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

clutch pedal clutch pedals n
koblingspedal
(automotive) A pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ /ˈkəʉ-/ /ˈkəʊ-/ /ˌkoʊ-/ /ˌkəʉ-/ /ˌkəʊ-/ prefix
sam-
Together: the root word is done co-incidently.

co-owner co-owners n
medejer
Someone who owns something together with one or more other people.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] coaches n
personvogn
A wheeled vehicle, generally pulled by a horse.
passagervogn
(rail, UK, Australia) A passenger car, either drawn by a locomotive or part of a multiple unit.
træner
(originally, Oxford University, _, slang) A trainer or instructor.
rutebil
(British, Australia) A long-distance, or privately hired, bus.

coach driver coach drivers n
kusk
A person driving a horse-drawn coach (carriage).

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
koagulere stivne størkne
(intransitive) To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.
koagulere
(transitive) To cause to congeal.

coagulation coagulations n
koagulation koagulering
The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes. (e.g. coagulation of proteins)
The process by which blood forms solid clots.
Similar solidification of other materials (e.g. of tofu).

coal /koʊl/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] coals n
kul
(uncountable) A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.
(countable) A piece of coal used for burning (this use is less common in American English)
(military slang, WWI, _, –, _, WWII) Bombs emitting black smoke on impact.

coal black adj
kulsort
Of an intensely black colour, like that of coal.

coal mine coal mines n
kulmine
A mine from which coal ore or coal minerals are mined.

coal tit coal tits n
sortmejse
Periparus ater melanolophus, the similar black-crested tit.

coalfish coalfish coalfishes n
sej
Any of several blackish fish, especially Pollachius virens, a pollack, and Anoplopoma fimbria, sablefish.

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ coalitions n
koalition
A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /koɹs/ /kɔːs/ [kʰo̞ɹs] coarser coarsest adj
grov
With a rough texture; not smooth.
Of inferior quality.
grovkornet
Composed of large particles.

coarseness coarsenesses n
grovhed
The quality or state of being coarse

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ coasts n
kyst bred strand
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

coast guard coast guards n
kystvagt
The organisation or officer enforcing maritime law and policing the seas within territorial waters.

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ more coastal most coastal adj
kystnær
(geography) Relating to the coast; on or near the coast; longshore.

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ coasters n
coaster kystfartøj kystskib
A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters, especially one that travels between ports of the same country.
rullebord
(dated) A small stand or tray, sometimes with wheels, used to pass something such as a decanter or wine bottle around a tabletop.
ølbrik coaster glasbrik
A small, flat or tray-like object on which a bottle, cup, glass, mug, etc., is placed to protect a table surface from drink spills, heat, or water condensation.

coastline coastlines n
kystlinje
The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ coats n
frakke
(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
lag
(countable) A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
dragt fjerdragt pels
(countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp

coat hanger coat hangers n
bøjle
A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.

coat of arms coats of arms n
våben våbenskjold rigsvåben skjoldmærke statsvåben våbenmærke
(heraldry) Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon.

coat stand coat stands n
stumtjener
(chiefly, US) A pole with pegs for temporary storage of clothing; a coat rack.

coattail coattails n
frakkeskøde
The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
slipstrøm
(usually, in the plural, figurative) Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.

coax /koʊæks/ /ˈkəʊæks/ adj
coaxkabel
Clipping of coaxial.

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
lokke snakke godt for
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
lirke
(transitive) To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.

coaxial /koʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ /kəʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ adj
koaksial
(geometry) Having a common central axis

coaxial cable coaxial cables n
koaksialkabel
(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkoʊ.bɔlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɔːlt/ cobalts n
kobolt
A chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.

cobalt blue adj
koboltblå
Of the color of the pigment zaffre.

cobalt blue cobalt blues n
koboltblåt
A deep blue pigment derived from cobalt; zaffre.

cobbled adj
brolagt
(of a road surface) Laid with cobbles.

cobbler /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ cobblers n
skomager skoflikker
A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes.
brolægger
A roadworker who lays cobbles.
klamphugger
(obsolete) A person who cobbles; a clumsy workman.

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
skomager, bliv ved din læst
(idiom) Do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise; mind your own business.

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ cobblestones n
brosten
(countable) A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.

cobelligerent cobelligerents n
våbenbroder
Country that wages war against a common enemy, without the countries on the same side having a formal treaty of military alliance.

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ cobras n
kobra
Any of various venomous snakes of the family Elapidae.

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ cocaines n
kokain
(uncountable, organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ coccyges n
haleben
(medical, formal) The final (bottom-most) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine, the tailbone.

cochineal /ˈkɑt͡ʃəˌni(ə)l/ /ˌkɑt͡ʃɪˈni(ə)l/ /ˌkɒt͡ʃɪˈniːl/ cochineals n
cochenillelus
(countable) A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ cocks n
kok duerik fasankok han
A rooster: a male gallinaceous bird, especially a male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
hane
The hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism.

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
spænde hanen
(ambitransitive) To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.

cock ring cock rings n
penisring pikring
(slang, vulgar, sex) A band, worn around the base of the penis, used to slow down the flow of blood from the penile tissue and hence maintain an erection.

cock tease /ˈkɑkˌtiːz/ /ˈkɒkˌtiːz/ cock teases n
narrefisse
(slang, vulgar, chiefly, derogatory) A person, usually a woman, who teases a man but then withdraws an alluded-to promise of sexual intercourse.

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
kykliky kykeliky kykkeliky
The cry of a rooster.

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ cockades n
kokarde
A rosette or knot of ribbon worn in a hat, especially as an office or party badge.

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ cockatiels n
nymfeparakit
Nymphicus hollandicus, a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest, native to Australia. Avicultural forms come in many color mutations such as White Face Gray, White Face Pearl, Fallow, Pearl Pied, Cinnamon Pearl, and White Face Pied.

cockatoo cockatoos n
kakadue kakadu
A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot. [from 1610s]

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ cockchafers n
oldenborre
Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɑkɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkɹəl/ cockerels n
hanekylling
A young male chicken.

cockfighting pit cockfighting pits n
hanekampplads

cockpit cockpits n
cockpit
(nautical) A well, usually near the stern, where the helm is located. [from 18th c.]
cockpit førerkabine
The compartment in an aircraft or spacecraft in which the pilot sits and from where the craft is controlled. [from 20th c.]

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ cockroaches n
kakerlak
A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.

cockscomb cockscombs n
hanekam
The fleshy red crest of a rooster
narrehat
A red cap once worn by court jesters

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ cocktails n
cocktail
A mixed alcoholic beverage.
(by extension) A mixture of other substances or things.

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ cocoas n
kakao chokolade
(uncountable) A hot drink made with milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.

cocoa bean cocoa beans n
kakaobønne
seed of the cocoa plant; used to make chocolate, cocoa and cocoa butter

cocoa butter cocoa butters n
kakaosmør
The fat that is extracted from the cocoa bean to make chocolate; it has a relatively sharp melting point so does not feel greasy when eaten.

cocoa powder cocoa powders n
kakaopulver kakao
(baking, cooking) A powder derived from ground cocoa solids, which is used to make the drink of cocoa, various chocolate products, also used as an ingredient in baking.

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] coconuts n
kokosnød
A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.
A hard-shelled seed of this fruit, having white flesh and a fluid-filled central cavity.
kokos
(uncountable) The edible white flesh of this fruit.

coconut oil coconut oils n
kokosolie
A type of cooking oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.

coconut palm coconut palms n
kokospalme
The tropical palm tree Cocos nucifera, having feathery leaves and bearing coconuts.

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ cocoons n
kokon
Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ cod cods n
torsk
Sea fish of the genus Gadus generally, inclusive of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) and Greenland cod (Gadus ogac or Gadus macrocephalus ogac).
The meat of any of the above fish.

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ codas n
baglyd efterlyd udlyd
(music) A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ codes n
kodeks kodex
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.

code name code names n
kodenavn
(business, espionage, military) A name used to clandestinely identify somebody or something, either for military or espionage purposes, or for commercial confidentiality.

codeine /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ codeines n
kodein
(pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.

codomain /ˌkoʊ.doʊˈmeɪn/ codomains n
dispositionsmængde
(mathematics, analysis) The target set into which a function is formally defined to map elements of its domain; the set denoted Y in the notation f : X → Y.

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ codpieces n
skamkapsel
A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] coefficients n
koefficient
(mathematics) A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.

coeliac disease n
cøliaki
(UK) An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.

coercion /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /koʊˈɝʒən/ coercions n
tvang
(uncountable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.

coexist v
sameksistere
(intransitive, stative, of two or more things, people, concepts, etc.) To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

coexistence coexistences n
koeksistens sameksistens
The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ coffees n
kaffebønne kaffe
(uncountable) A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
kaffe
(countable) A serving of this beverage.
A pale brown color, like that of milk coffee.
kaffebusk kaffetræ
A tropical plant of the genus Coffea.

coffee bean coffee beans n
kaffebønne
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea. Prepared by drying, roasting and grinding for making the beverage coffee.

coffee break coffee breaks n
kaffepause
A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes). So named because it is an opportunity to get coffee.

coffee cup coffee cups n
kaffekop
A cup, typically a small one, in which coffee can be served.

coffee pot coffee pots n
kaffekande
A pot in which coffee is brewed or from which it is served.

coffee table coffee tables n
sofabord
(furniture) A long, low table, often placed before seating in a living room, on which drinks may be served, and magazines, etc. placed.

coffeemaker coffeemakers n
kaffemaskine
Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ coffers n
kassette
(architectural element) An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.

cofferdam cofferdams n
cellefangedæmning
(engineering) A temporary watertight enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building bridges and other structures over water.

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ coffins n
kiste ligkiste
A closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.

coffin nail coffin nails n
ligkistesøm
(slang) A cigarette.

cogent /ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ more cogent most cogent adj
overbevisende
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
overbevisende slagkraftig
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ cognacs n
cognac
A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ /kɔɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ cognitions n
erkendelse kognition
The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.

cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ [ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] more cognitive most cognitive adj
kognitiv
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.

cognitive behavioral therapy cognitive behavioral therapies n
kognitiv adfærdsterapi
(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.

cognitive dissonance cognitive dissonances n
kognitiv dissonans
(psychology) A conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs.

cognitive psychology n
kognitionspsykologi
(psychology) A branch of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory, and language.

cognitive science cognitive sciences n
kognitionsvidenskab
The multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior.

cohabitant cohabitants n
sambo samlever
A person who cohabits with another

cohabitation /koʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ cohabitations n
papirløst ægteskab
An emotional and physical intimate relationship which includes a common living place and which exists without legal or religious sanction.
samliv
The act of living together.
(biology) The act of two species living together in the same habitat.

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ more coherent most coherent adj
sammenhængende
Orderly, logical and consistent.

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] cohesions n
sammenhold samhørighed sammenhæng
State of cohering, or of working together.
sammenhængskraft
(physics, chemistry) Various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together.

coif /kwɑf/ /kɔɪf/ coifs n
frisure
A hairdo.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ coils n
spiral
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
spole
(electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
rulle sammen sno
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
vinde op
To wind cylindrically or spirally.

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ coins n
mønt
(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
(card games) One of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.
jeton polet
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ coincidences n
sammentræf sammenfald
Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

coinsurance coinsurances n
selvrisiko
(US) The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.

coitus interruptus n
afbrudt samleje stå af i Roskilde
Sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation.

coke /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
koks
(uncountable) Solid residue from roasting coal in a coke oven; used principally as a fuel and in the production of steel and formerly as a domestic fuel.
coke koks
(informal, slang, uncountable) Cocaine.

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ colas n
cola
A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water.

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ colanders n
dørslag
A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colder coldest adj
kold
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colds n
kulde
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
forkølelse
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

cold day in Hell cold days in Hell n
en kold dag i helvede
(idiomatic, slang) The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.

cold fusion n
kold fusion
A hypothetical form of nuclear fusion not requiring the usual immensely high temperatures; nuclear fusion at or near room temperature.

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ cold sores n
forkølelsessår
(pathology) A small bump (namely a vesicle) on the lips resulting from infection by herpes simplex viruses (mostly HHV1 but also HHV2).

cold turkey n
kold tyrker
Sudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.

cold war /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
kold krig koldkrig
A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided; especially, either the Cold War or Cold War II. [from 1945]

cold weapon /koʊld ˈwɛpən/ /kəʊld ˈwɛp(ə)n/ cold weapons n
blankvåben
(weaponry) A weapon that does not use explosives or fire.

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ colder-blooded coldest-blooded more cold-blooded most cold-blooded adj
koldblodig
(figuratively) Lacking emotion or compunction.

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
samarbejde
To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
samarbejde kollaborere
To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.

collaborative /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /kəˈlæb.ɹə.tɪv/ more collaborative most collaborative adj
samarbejdende
Of, relating to, or done by collaboration.

collapsible more collapsible most collapsible adj
sammenklappelig
Designed to be collapsed, especially so as to be more compact when not in use.

collar /ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈkɒ.lə/ collars n
halsbånd
A band or chain around an animal's neck, used to restrain and/or identify it.
(rail transport) A physical lockout device to prevent operation of a mechanical signal lever.
halskæde kæde
A chain worn around the neck.
krave
The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.

collared dove collared doves n
tyrkerdue
A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

collared peccary collared peccaries n
halsbåndnavlesvin
A small wild hog (Pecari tajacu), native to southern United States through to northern Argentina.

collared pratincole collared pratincoles n
rødvinget braksvale
A wader, Glareola pratincola.

collateral damage collateral damages n
følgeskade følgeskadevirkning
(military, euphemistic) Damage to civilian property or civilian casualties that is the unintended result of military operations.

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ colleagues n
kollega medarbejder
A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
samle
(transitive) To gather together; amass.
(transitive) To accumulate (a number of similar or related objects), particularly for a hobby or recreation.
indkræve
(transitive) To get; particularly, get from someone.
rykke
(intransitive, often with on or against) To collect payments.

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ collections n
indsamling
The activity of collecting.
samling
(set theory, topology, analysis) A set of sets; used because such a thing is in general too large to comply with the formal definition of a set.
The quality of being collected; calm composure.

collective agreement collective agreements n
overenskomst kollektiv overenskomst
A contract specifying terms and conditions of employment between one or more labor unions and employers' organizations legally binding for employers organized in these and the employees if they are unionized in them or their employment contract incorporates them by referral.

collectivize v
kollektivisere

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ collectors n
samler
A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.
indsamler opkræver skatteopkræver
A person who is employed to collect payments.

college town college towns n
universitetsby
A town or city that is dominated by its university population.

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ v
kollidere
(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.

collie /ˈkɒli/ collies n
collie
Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ collisions n
kollision
An instance of colliding.

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ more colloquial most colloquial adj
dagligsprog
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiəm/ colloquia colloquiums n
kollokvium
An academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting.

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ colloquies n
kollokvium
A conversation or dialogue. [from 15th c.]

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ colognes n
eau de Cologne kølnervand
Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkɔ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ [ˈkʰɔ.ɫn̩] cola coli colons n
kolon
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
tyktarm
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ colonels n
oberst
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ more colonial most colonial adj
kolonial
Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.
(US) Of or relating to the original Thirteen Colonies of the USA.
(US) Of or relating to the style of architecture prevalent at about the time of the Revolution.

colonialism /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ colonialisms n
kolonialisme
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ colonists n
kolonist
A founder of a colony, a colonizer.

colonization colonizations n
kolonisering
The process of establishing a colony.

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
kolonisere
(transitive) To settle (a place) with colonists, and hence make (a place) into a colony.
(transitive) To settle (a group of people, a species, or the like) in a place as a colony.
(intransitive) To begin a colony or colonies.

colony /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ colonies n
koloni
(biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

color /ˈkʊl.ə/ /ˈkʌl.ə/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ adj
farve-
Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.

color /ˈkʊl.ə/ /ˈkʌl.ə/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ colors n
farve
(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
(heraldry) Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert.
(finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to time, or equivalently the rate of change of charm with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
farve farvetone kulør
These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
hudfarve
(uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.

color /ˈkʊl.ə/ /ˈkʌl.ə/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
farve male
(transitive) To give something color.
male
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
få farve få kulør rødme
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
farve
To affect without completely changing.

color blind more color blind most color blind adj
farveblind
(of a, person or animal) Unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors (usually red and green).

color blindness color blindnesses n
farveblindhed
(medicine, ophthalmology) Any of several medical conditions in which the physical ability to see colors is impaired, especially achromatopsia, Daltonism.

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ more colored most colored adj
farvet
Having a particular color or kind of color.
Biased; pervasively (but potentially subtly) influenced in a particular way.
(US, now, dated, and, usually, offensive) Of skin color other than white; in particular, black.
(South Africa, Namibia, sometimes, capitalized) Belonging to a multiracial ethnic group or category, having ancestry from more than one of the racial groups of Southern Africa (black, white, and Asian). (Under apartheid, used as a metadescription for mixed-race people and peoples such as the Cape Coloureds.)
kulørt
Having prominent colors; colorful.

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ coloreds n
farvet
(South Africa) A person having ancestry from more than one of the racial groups of Southern Africa (black, white, and Asian); a colored person.

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ more colorful most colorful adj
farverig
Possessing prominent and varied colors.
Interesting, multifaceted, energetic, distinctive.
blomstrende
(euphemistic) Profane, obscene, offensive (usually in the phrase colourful language).

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ more colossal most colossal adj
kolossal
Extremely large or on a great scale.

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ colostra n
råmælk
(medicine) A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrum is thick and yellowish. In humans, it has high concentrations of nutrients and antibodies, but it is small in quantity.

colour television colour televisions n
farve-tv farvefjernsyn
(countable) A television set that displays images in colour.

coltsfoot coltsfeet coltsfoots n
følfod
An herbaceous plant, species Tussilago farfara, that grows in Europe and the Middle East; yellow coltsfoot.

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ columbines n
akeleje
Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ columns n
søjle
(architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
kolonne klumme avisklumme
A unit of width, especially of advertisements, in a periodical, equivalent to the width of a usual column of text.
klumme avisklumme
Something having similar vertical form or structure to the things mentioned above, such as a spinal column.

columnist /ˈkɑ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.nɪst/ columnists n
klummeskriver
A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper

colza n
raps
Oilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ comas n
koma
A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ combs n
kam
A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
rede kæmme
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
finkæmme
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ /ˈkʌmˌbæt/ combats n
kamp slag slagsmål træfning
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

combat boot combat boots n
kampstøvle
A type of boot designed to be worn by soldiers during actual combat or combat training

combat sport combat sports n
kampsport
A sport that involves man-to-man combat.

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ combatants n
kombattant
A person engaged in combat, often armed.

combative /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/ /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ more combative most combative adj
kamplysten krigerisk
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

combinatorics /ˌkɑm.bɪn.əˈtɔɹ.ɪks/ n
kombinatorik
(mathematics) a branch of mathematics that studies (usually finite) collections of objects that satisfy specified criteria

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
kombinere
(transitive) To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
forene
(transitive) To have two or more things or properties that function together.

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ combine harvesters n
mejetærsker
A combine, a farming machine that harvests, threshes, and cleans grain plants.

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
i samarbejde med kombineret
Resulting from the addition of several sources, parts, elements, aspects, etc. united together.

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ combustions n
forbrænding
(chemistry) The act or process of burning.
A process whereby two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
komme
(intransitive) To move nearer to the point of perspective.
komme ankomme
(intransitive) To appear; to manifest itself; to cause a reaction by manifesting.
komme ejakulere
(intransitive, often vulgar, slang) To achieve orgasm; to cum; to ejaculate.

come along interjection
kom kom så
Expression of encouragement or mild reproach.

come along v
komme med
(intransitive, followed by "with") To accompany.
gå frem gå fremad skride frem skride fremad
(idiomatic, intransitive) To progress; to make progress; to quicken.

come from v
komme fra

come hell or high water adv
koste hvad det være med djævelens vold og magt

come in handy v
få brug for nyttig
(idiomatic, informal) To prove to be useful or helpful.

come into force v
træde i kraft
(of a law, regulation, etc.) To become valid or active, to inure.

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
kom nu
An expression of frustration, exasperation, or impatience; hurry up.

come out of the closet v
komme ud af skabet springe ud
(intransitive, idiomatic) To tell others about one's homosexuality, bisexuality, transness, or any minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.

come to a close v
afslutte slut slutte

come to light v
blive afsløret komme for en dag komme til syne
(idiomatic) To become known; to be revealed.

come up with v
finde på udtænke
(idiomatic) To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it.

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ comebacks n
comeback tilbagekomst
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

comedown comedowns n
fald nedsættelse
A sudden drop to a lower status, condition or level; a disappointment or letdown.

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ comedies n
komedie
(countable, historical) a choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece
(countable) a light, amusing play with a happy ending
(countable, Medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy)
(countable, drama) a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
(drama) the genre of such works

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ more comestible most comestible adj
spiselige
Suitable to be eaten; edible. [From 15th c.]

comet /ˈkɒmət/ comets n
komet
A celestial phenomenon with the appearance of such a body.

comeuppance /kʌmˈʌpəns/ comeuppances n
løn som fortjent
Retribution or outcome that is justly deserved.

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] comforts n
komfort behagelighed bekvemmelighed
Contentment, ease.
trøst
A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.

comfort zone comfort zones n
komfortzone
(idiomatic, by extension) The range of circumstances in which a person feels relaxed or able to cope.

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ /ˈkʌmpf.təbəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] comfortabler comfortablest more comfortable most comfortable adj
bekvem komfortabel behagelig
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18th c.]

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ more comic most comic adj
komisk
Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre. [from 16th c.]
Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining. [from 16th c.]

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ comics n
komiker
A comedian.
tegneserie
A story composed of drawn images arranged in a sequence, usually with textual captions; a graphic novel.

comic book comic books n
tegneserie
(comics) A book or magazine that uses sequences of drawings to narrate a story or a series of stories, primarily in a serialized form, usually fiction.

comital more comital most comital adj
greve- grevelig
Of or pertaining to a count or earl.

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ comitologies n
komitologi
(European Union) The system of committees, composed of representatives of the member states, used to oversee European Commission implementing acts made under European Union legislation.

comma /ˈkɑ.mə ~ ˈkɑ.mʌ/ /ˈkɒ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔ.mə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ commaes commas commata n
komma
(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨,⟩ used to indicate a set of parts of a sentence or between elements of a list.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ commands n
ordre
An order to do something.

command economy command economies n
kommandoøkonomi
(economics, politics) An economic system in which activity is directly controlled by the government and the means of production are publicly owned.

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ commanders n
befalingsmand kommandant
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
kaptajnløjtnant
A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
kommandør
A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.

commander in chief commanders in chief n
øverstbefalende øverstkommanderende
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country.

commanding officer commanding officers n
befalingsmand kommandant
The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit.

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ commandments n
bud
(archaic) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

commemorative commemoratives n
særfrimærke
(philately) A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues.

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
begynde
(intransitive) To begin, start.
(transitive) To begin, start.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] comments n
kommentar bemærkning
A spoken or written remark.
(programming) A remark embedded in source code in such a way that it will be ignored by the compiler or interpreter, typically to help people to understand the code.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
kommentere
(transitive) To remark.
(intransitive, with "on", or, "about") To make remarks or notes; to express a view regarding.
(transitive, software, of code) To comment out (code); to disable by converting into a comment.

comment out v
udkommentere
(programming, transitive) To disable a section of source code by converting it into a comment.

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ commerces n
handel
(business) The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ more commercial most commercial adj
kommerciel erhvervs- handels-
Of or pertaining to commerce.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ commercials n
reklame
An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ commissions n
opgave
A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
kommission
An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
kommission undersøgelseskommission
A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
kommission provision
A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
få til opgave
(transitive) To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
bestille
(transitive) To place an order for (often a piece of art).
indgå i tjeneste
(transitive, especially, of a ship or boat) To put into active service.

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ commissioners n
kommissær
A member of a commission.
Someone commissioned to perform certain duties.

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
begå tvangsindlægge
(transitive) To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.
tvangsindlægge
(intransitive, obsolete) To enter into a contest; to match; often followed by with.

commit suicide v
begå selvmord tage sig af dage
To kill oneself; to take one's own life. (This entry is a translation hub.)

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] committees n
komité komite
A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ commodities n
vare handelsvare
(business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.]

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɑ.mɪn/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ more common most common adj
fælles almindelig
Mutual; shared by more than one.
almindelig sædvanlig vanlig
Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
fælleskøn
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the common gender.

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɑ.mɪn/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ commons n
fælles gode
Mutual good, shared by more than one.
fælled
A tract of land in common ownership; common land.

common bile duct common bile ducts n
galdegang
(anatomy) The bile duct downstream of the confluence of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct. It discharges bile into the duodenum.

common chickweed common chickweeds n
almindelig fuglegræs
The herb Stellaria media.

common cockchafer common cockchafers n
almindelig oldenborre
A cockchafer of species Melolontha melolontha.

common cold common colds n
forkølelse
(pathology) A very common, mild viral infection of the nose and throat, whose symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, a running or blocked nose, a sore throat, coughing and a headache.

common denominator common denominators n
fællesnævner
(mathematics) Any integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

common eider common eiders n
edderfugl
A sea duck in the eider family; Somateria mollissima.

common fraction common fractions n
almindelig brøk
(arithmetic) A fraction in the form of one integer divided by another, non-zero, integer.

common gender common genders n
fælleskøn
(linguistics) A grammatical gender in some languages, formed by the historical merging of masculine and feminine genders.

common goldeneye common goldeneyes n
hvinand
A medium sized sea duck, Bucephala clangula.

common good common goods n
almenvel
The general interest of the population as a whole.

common greenshank common greenshanks n
hvidklire
A small wader, Tringa nebularia.

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ common gulls n
stormmåge
A medium-sized gull, Larus canus.

common hepatica common hepaticas n
blå anemone
The flowering plant species Hepatica nobilis

common house martin common house martins n
bysvale
A migratory bird of the species Delichon urbicum, breeding in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia.

common kestrel common kestrels n
tårnfalk
A small falcon, Falco tinnunculus.

common knowledge n
allemandsviden almenviden
That which is known by most people, and thus cannot reasonably be contested.
(logic, game theory) A special kind of knowledge for a group of agents, such that when all the agents in a group G know p, they all know that they know p, they all know that they all know that they know p, and so on ad infinitum.

common land common lands n
fælled
(British, Irish) an area of land in the United Kingdom or Ireland that is open to the public at all times and until the 18th century would have been land that was free for anybody to graze their animals on (often shortened to common).

common linnet common linnets n
tornirisk
A common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa.

common murre common murres n
lomvie
A large auk, Uria aalge.

common noun common nouns n
fællesnavn appellativ
A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as dog or city.

common pochard common pochards n
taffeland
A diving duck of temperate and cool Eurasia (Aythya ferina)

common redshank common redshanks n
rødben
A small wader, Tringa totanus.

common redstart common redstarts n
rødstjert
A small passerine bird (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).

common room common rooms n
fællesstue opholdsstue
(UK, Australia, Canada, NZ) A shared lounge found in dormitories, universities, military bases, etc.

common sandpiper common sandpipers n
mudderklire
A small species of wading bird, Actitis hypoleucos, widely distributed across Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia.

common sense n
sund fornuft
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.

common shrew common shrews n
almindelig spidsmus spidsmus
A shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals.

common snipe common snipe common snipes n
dobbeltbekkasin
A bird of the species Gallinago gallinago.

common tern common terns n
fjordterne
A small, gull-like shore bird of the species Sterna hirundo, of wide geographic distribution.

common whitefish common whitefish n
almindelig helt helt
A freshwater fish of salmon family, Coregonus lavaretus.

common whitethroat common whitethroats n
tornsanger
Sylvia communis, an Old World warbler, now sometimes Mezophilus communis or Curruca communis.

common yarrow n
almindelig røllike
Achillea millefolium, a flowering plant widespread in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, formerly and sometimes used to stanch the flow of blood.

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
fælled
(usually singular in construction) A common#Noun (common land); especially, a central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area.
almenvelle fælles bedste
(figuratively) The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information.

commune /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ communes n
kommune
A local political division in many European countries and in Chile.

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
kommunikere
(transitive) To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. [from 16th c.]

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ communications n
kommunikation
The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.
(anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.
kommunikation forbindelse
(uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ communions n
kommunion nadver
A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.

communion wafer communion wafers n
oblat
(Christianity) The sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] communisms n
kommunisme
Any far-left political ideology or philosophy advocating holding the production of resources collectively, especially by seizing it through revolution.
The international socialist society where classes, money, and the state no longer exist.

communist /komˈmju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ more communist most communist adj
kommunistisk kommunist
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

communist /komˈmju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ communists n
kommunist kommunistisk
(communism) An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.

communist party communist parties n
kommunistparti
(politics) A political party which advocates communist ideals.

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] communities n
samfund fællesskab
(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.
(countable, ecology) A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.

community service community services n
samfundstjeneste
(legal) Such work done as alternative for a criminal penalty.

community spirit n
samfundssind
Willingness to do deeds which benefit the community at large, such as community service.

commutative adj
kommutativ
(mathematics, of a binary operation) Such that the order in which the operands are taken does not affect their image under the operation.

commutativity commutativities n
kommutativitet
(mathematics, physics) The state of being commutative.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
pendle
(intransitive, US, UK, Canada) To regularly travel from one's home to one's workplace or school, or vice versa.
kommutere
(intransitive, mathematics) Of an operation, to be commutative, i.e. to have the property that changing the order of the operands does not change the result.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ compacts n
pudderdåse
A slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powder puff, small enough to fit in a woman's purse, handbag, or pocket.

compact fluorescent lamp compact fluorescent lamps n
lavenergipære sparepære
A type of fluorescent lamp (that may or may not contain mercury).

compactification compactifications n
kompaktifikation
(topology) Any of various procedures of enlarging a topological space to make it compact.

compactness compactnesses n
kompakthed
The state of being compact.

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ companions n
ledsager
A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ companies n
virksomhed firma
(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more comparative most comparative adj
komparativ sammenlignende
Of or relating to comparison.
komparativ
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] v
sammenligne jævnføre
(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
stemme overens
(transitive) To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].
gradbøje
(transitive, grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ comparisons n
sammenligning
The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each other.
gradbøjning
(grammar) A feature in the morphology or syntax of some languages whereby adjectives and adverbs are inflected to indicate the relative degree of the property they define exhibited by the word or phrase they modify or describe.

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ compasses n
kompas
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

compass rose compass roses n
kompasrose
(navigation) A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium, often a map.

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ compassions n
medlidenhed medfølelse
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ [km̩ˈpæt.ə.bl̩] more compatible most compatible adj
kompatibel
Capable of easy interaction.

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ compatriots n
landsmand landsmandinde
Somebody from one's own country.

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
konkurrere
To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
To take part in a contest, game or similar event

competency /ˈkɑm.pə.tən.si/ /ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/ competencies n
kompetence
The ability to perform some task; competence.
(legal) Meeting specified qualifications to perform.
kompetens
(linguistics) Implicit knowledge of a language’s structure.

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ competitions n
konkurrence
(uncountable) The action of competing.
(countable) A contest for a prize or award.

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ more competitive most competitive adj
konkurrencedygtig
(economics) Capable of competing successfully.

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ competitors n
konkurrent
A person or organization against whom one is competing.
A participant in a competition, especially in athletics.

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
kompilere
(transitive, snooker) To achieve (a break) by making a sequence of shots.

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
klage beklage brokke
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ complaints n
klage
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based;The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
fuldføre afslutte færdiggøre færdig
(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

complete graph complete graphs n
komplet graf
(graph theory) A graph where every pair of vertices is connected by an edge.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexer complexest more complex most complex adj
kompleks
(mathematics, of a number) Having the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is (by definition) the imaginary square root of −1.
(mathematics, analysis, of a function) Whose range is a subset of the complex numbers.
(mathematics, algebra) Whose coefficients are complex numbers; defined over the field of complex numbers.

complex number complex numbers n
komplekst tal
(complex analysis) A number of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i denotes the imaginary unit

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ complexities n
indviklethed kompleksitet
(countable) That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkət/ v
komplicere
(transitive) To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ more complicit most complicit adj
meddelagtig medsammensvoren medskyldig
Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ compliments n
kompliment
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
komplimentere
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ components n
komponent bestanddel
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ composers n
komponist
Especially, one who composes music.
One who composes; an author.

composing stick composing sticks n
vinkelhage
A device used in printing with movable type to hold the type as it is being selected.

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ /ˈkɔmpəzɪt/ more composite most composite adj
sammensat
Made up of multiple components; compound or complex.

composite function composite functions n
sammensat funktion
(mathematics) A function of one or more independent variables, at least one of which is itself a function of one or more other independent variables; a function of function(s).

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ compositions n
blanding
A mixture or compound; the result of composing. [from 16th c.]
komposition sammensætning
The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]
billedkomposition komposition
(painting, photography) The arrangement and flow of elements in a picture.

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ composts n
kompost
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
kompostere
To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ compotes n
kompot
A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.

compound interest compound interests n
renters rente
(banking, finance) Interest, as on a loan or a bank account, that is calculated on the total on the principal plus accumulated unpaid interest.

compound word compound words n
sammensat ord
(linguistics) A word composed of two or more stems.

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more comprehensible most comprehensible adj
begribelig forståelig
Able to be comprehended.

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ more comprehensive most comprehensive adj
fyldestgørende omfattende
Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

comprehensive school comprehensive schools n
enhedsskole
(British) a normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities; replaced the secondary modern schools and grammar schools

compress /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ compresses n
kompres
(medicine) A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice, etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury.

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ compressions n
kompression komprimering sammenpresning
An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
kompression
(automotive) The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.

compression ratio compression ratios n
kompressionsforhold
(computing) The ratio of the size of compressed data to the size of the original uncompressed data.

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ compromises n
kompromis
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

compulsive behaviour compulsive behaviours n
tvangshandling
(psychology) An action that is performed compulsively without necessarily leading to an actual reward or pleasure.

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾɚ] computers n
datamat computer regnemaskine
A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ computer games n
computerspil
An electronic game, especially a game played using a general-purpose computer (as opposed to a game console).

computer program computer programs n
computerprogram
A complete piece of software.

computer programming computer programmings n
programmering
(programming) The process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.

computer science computer sciences n
datalogi
The study of computers and their architecture, languages, and applications, in all aspects, as well as the mathematical structures that relate to computers and computation.

computer scientist computer scientists n
datalog
One who studies or practises computer science.

computer virus computer vira computer viri computer viruses n
computervirus
(computing) A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ comrades n
kammerat makker
A mate, companion, or associate.
kammerat kampfælle krigskammerat våbenbroder våbenfælle
A companion in battle; fellow soldier.
kammerat
(communism) A fellow socialist, communist or other similarly politically aligned person.
(communism) A non-hierarchical title, functionally similar to "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Ms." etc, in a communist, socialist, or Islamist state.

con artist con artists n
svindler
A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust; a scam operator.

con game con games n
bondefangeri
A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after his or her trust has been won.

con- prefix
kon-
Unite: to unite into a collection indicated by the root word.

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ more concave most concave adj
konkav
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
skjule gemme
(transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

concede /kənˈsid/ /kənˈsiːd/ [kənˈsɪid] v
medgive
To admit or agree to be true; to acknowledge; to grant.

conceited conceiteder conceitedest more conceited most conceited adj
indbildsk
Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain.

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
forstå
(transitive) To understand (someone).

concentration camp concentration camps n
koncentrationslejr udryddelseslejr
A camp where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners, prisoners of war, refugees etc., are detained for the purpose of confining them in one place, typically with inadequate or inhumane facilities. [from 19th c.]

concentric more concentric most concentric adj
koncentrisk
(geometry) Having a common center.

concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ concepts n
begreb koncept
Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

concept album concept albums n
konceptalbum
An album of music where the content follows an overall theme or narrative.

conceptual /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ more conceptual most conceptual adj
konceptuel
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ concerns n
Bekymring
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
bekymring
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
vedrøre bekymre
(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
angående -mæssig hvad angår med hensyn til vedrørende
Regarding, respecting.

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ concerts n
koncert
(uncountable) Musical accordance or harmony; concord.
(countable) A musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.

concertgoer concertgoers n
koncertgænger
A person who attends a concert, especially one who attends concerts often

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ concertinas n
koncertina
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ concierges n
varmemester vicevært
(British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ more concise most concise adj
koncis
Brief, yet including all important information

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ conclusions n
afslutning konklusion
The end, finish, close or last part of something.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concreter concretest adj
konkret
Real, actual, tangible.
Being or applying to actual things, rather than abstract qualities or categories.
Particular, specific, rather than general.
(obsolete) Not liquid or fluid; solid.
beton- beton
(not comparable) Made of concrete (building material).

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concretes n
beton
(countable, uncountable) A building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
gøre til en fast masse
(usually, transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material).
blive hård blive konkret konkretisere størkne
(usually, transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

concrete noun concrete nouns n
konkret
(grammar) A noun that denotes something tangible or material, such as a person or place.

concretize v
konkretisere
(transitive) To make concrete, substantial, real, or tangible; to represent or embody a concept through a particular instance or example.

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ concubines n
konkubine
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ concupiscences n
begær
An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ concussions n
hjernerystelse
(uncountable, _, in, _, Commonwealth, countable, _) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ /kənˈdɪm/ v
fordømme
(transitive) To confer eternal divine punishment upon.

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ condensations n
kondensation
The act or process of condensing or of being condensed

condensed matter physicist condensed matter physicists n
faststoffysiker
person specializing in condensed matter physics

condensed milk condensed milks n
kondenseret mælk
Milk that has been reduced and sweetened to the consistency of syrup.

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ more condescending most condescending adj
nedladende
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ condescensions n
nedladenhed overlegenhed
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

condition /kənˈdɪʃn̩/ /kənˈdɪʃən/ conditions n
tilstand
A particular state of being.
betingelse bekostning
A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
betinget
Limited by a condition.
(logic) Stating that one sentence is true if another is.

conditioning /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ conditionings n
betingning
The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ /ˈkɒndələns/ condolences n
kondolence
(countable, usually, in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ condoms n
kondom præservativ
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs.

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ condominia condominiums n
ejerlejlighed
(US, Canada, Philippines) A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. [from 20th c.]

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ condor condors n
kondor
Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California.
(golf) The completion of a hole four strokes under par (a quadruple birdie, triple eagle, or double albatross).

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
føre
(archaic, transitive) To lead, or guide; to escort.

conduction /kənˈdʌkʃən/ conductions n
konduktion varmeledning varmestrøm
(physics) The conveying of heat or electricity through material.

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ conductors n
dirigent
(musician) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
konduktør togfører
(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
leder
(physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ cones n
kegle
(geometry) A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
(geometry) A solid of revolution formed by rotating a triangle around one of its altitudes.
kogle
The fruit of a conifer.

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ confections n
godbid
A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

confectioner confectioners n
konditor
A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets, candies, sweet pastries, and other sweet food items).

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ confectioneries n
slik
(uncountable) Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ confederacies n
konføderation
An alliance.

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] conferences n
konference
(business) An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
(Philippines, sports) A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.

conference interpreting n
konferencetolkning

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
bekende tilstå
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
skrifte
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
indrømme tilstå
(transitive) To disclose or reveal.

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ confessions n
tilståelse
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
skrifte tilståelse
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ confessionals n
skriftestol
(Roman Catholicism) A small room where confession—the Sacrament of Penance—is performed in private with a priest.

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ confessors n
bekender
One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.
skriftefader
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
konfetti
Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪˌdænt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ confidants n
fortrolig
A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ confidences n
fortrolighed
A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.

confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ more confidently most confidently adv
sikkert
In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ v
konfigurere
(transitive) To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
bekræfte bestyrke forsikre forvisse konfirmere
To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
bekræfte konfirmere
(transitive, Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
bekræfte forsikre forvisse
To assure the accuracy of previous statements.

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] confirmations n
bekræftelse
An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
konfirmation
A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.

confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/ adj
konfirmeret
(Christianity) Having received the rite of confirmation.

confiscate v
konfiskere
(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

confiscation confiscations n
konfiskation konfiskering
The act or process of confiscating.

conflate /kɒnˈfleɪt/ /kənˈfleɪt/ v
forveksle sammenføje
(by extension) To fail to properly distinguish or keep separate (things); to mistakenly treat (them) as equivalent.
sammenføje
(by extension) To deliberately draw a false equivalence or association, typically in a tacit or implicit manner as propaganda and/or an intentional distortion or misrepresentation of the subject matter.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ conflicts n
konflikt
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
være i modstrid med
(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible
overlappe
(intransitive) To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

conformity /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ conformities n
konformitet
The state of things being similar or identical.

confrontation /ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.fɹənˈtæɪ.ʃən/ confrontations n
konfrontation
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
forvirre
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
forveksle
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
forlegenhed
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ more confused most confused adj
forvirret
chaotic, jumbled or muddled

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ more confusing most confusing adj
forvirrende
difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc.

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ confusions n
forvirring forvirrelse
A lack of clarity or order.
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

congeal /kənˈd͡ʒiːl/ v
stivne
(transitive) To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.
koagulere
(transitive) To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid such as gel or jelly.

congenital /kənˈdʒɛnɪt(ə)l/ adj
medfødt
(of a trait or a disease) Present since birth.

congestion /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ congestions n
tilstopning
An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.
trængsel
An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ v
gratulere
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for; to felicitate.

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ congratulations n
gratulation
The act of congratulating.

congratulations /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
tillykke
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ congregations n
forsamling menighed
The act of congregating or collecting together.
menighed
A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).

congress /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ congresses n
kongres
A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
(often, capitalized) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.

congruence /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əns/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.əns/ congruences n
kongruens

conic section conic sections n
keglesnit
(geometry) Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane, namely the circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola.

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ more conical most conical adj
konisk
(geometry) Of or relating to a cone or cones.
Shaped like a cone.

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ conjugations n
konjugation bøjning
(grammar) In some languages, one of several classifications of verbs according to what inflections they take.
konjugation bøjning verbbøjning
(grammar) The product of that act: the conjugated forms of a verb, collected into a list or recitation.

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ conjunctions n
bindeord konjunktion
(grammar) A word used to join other words or phrases together into sentences. The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related.

conjure /kənˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒʊɚ/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
trylle
(intransitive) To perform magic tricks.

conjurer /ˈkʌnd͡ʒəɹə(ɹ)/ conjurers n
tryllekunstner
One who conjures; one who calls, entreats, or charges in a solemn manner.

conman conmen n
bondefanger plattenslager platugle
confidence trickster

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
forbinde tilslutte
(intransitive, of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
(intransitive, of two objects) To join: to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to each other.
(transitive, of an object) To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to be a link between two objects, thereby attaching them to each other.
To join an electrical or telephone line to a circuit or network.

connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ more connected most connected adj
sammenhængende
(mathematics, topology, of a topological space) That cannot be partitioned into two nonempty open sets.
(mathematics, graph theory, of a graph) Having a path, either directed or undirected, connecting every pair of vertices.

connected component connected components n
sammenhængskomponent
(topology, and, graph theory) A connected subset that is, moreover, maximal with respect to being connected.

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ connections n
forbinding
(uncountable) The act of connecting.
forbindelse
The point at which two or more things are connected.
An established communications or transportation link.

connective tissue connective tissues n
bindevæv
(anatomy) A type of tissue found in animals whose main function is binding other tissue systems (such as muscle to skin) or organs and consists of the following three elements: cells, fibers and a ground substance (or extracellular matrix).

connoisseur /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ connoisseurs n
connaisseur kender
A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ connotations n
konnotation bibetydning medbetydning
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
erobre besejre sejre
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ conquests n
erobring
An act or instance of achieving victory through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ consanguinities n
konsangvinitet
A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent. A blood relationship.

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ consciences n
samvittighed
(chiefly, fiction, narratology) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person, a being or merely a voice that gives moral lessons and advices.

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ more conscientious most conscientious adj
pligtopfyldende samvittighedsfuld
Thorough, careful, or vigilant in one’s task performance; painstaking.

conscientiousness n
pligtopfyldendehed samvittighedsfuldhed
The state or characteristic of being conscientious.

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ consciousnesses n
bevidsthed
(uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ conscriptions n
værnepligt
Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.

consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
fortløbende
following, in succession, without interruption
sekventiel
having some logical sequence

consecutive interpreting n
konsekutiv tolkning
(translation studies) A type of oral translation from one language into another which is produced after a person has finished speaking and typically with the aid of notetaking.

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ consensus consensuses n
konsensus
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
samtykke
(intransitive) To express willingness, to give permission.

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ consequences n
konsekvens
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
konsekvens bagslag
(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ conservations n
bevaring
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.

conservation of energy n
energibevarelse
(physics) a principle stating that energy may not be created or destroyed

conservation of mass n
massebevarelse
(physics, physical chemistry) A conservation law of classical physics that states that the total mass of a closed system remains constant regardless of the chemical or physical changes that take place within it.

conservatism conservatisms n
konservatisme
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ more conservative most conservative adj
konservativ
Tending to resist change or innovation.
(US, Canada, economics, politics, social sciences) Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ conservatives n
konservativ
A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.
(US, Canada, politics) A person who favors decentralization of political power and disfavors interventionist foreign policy.
(politics) One who opposes changes to the traditional institutions of their country.
(US, Canada, economics) A fiscal conservative.

conservator /kənˈsɝ.və.tɚ/ [kənˈsɝ.və.ɾɚ] conservators n
konservator
One who conserves, preserves or protects something.

conservatory /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ /kənˈsɝ.vəˌtɔ.ɹi/ conservatories n
konservatorium musikkonservatorium
A school of music or drama

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ more considerate most considerate adj
forekommende imødekommende
Characterised by careful and conscious thought.

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
bestå
(intransitive, with of) To comprise, or to be composed, formed, or constituted of.

consist of v
bestå af
To be composed or made up of something.

consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ consistencies n
konsistens
The degree of viscosity of something.

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ more consistent most consistent adj
konsistent
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature. [from late 16th c. in the obsolete sense ‘consisting of’]
Compatible, accordant.
(logic) Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ consolations n
trøst
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

console /ˈkɑn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ consoles n
konsol spillekonsol
(video games) A consumer device dedicated to playing video games, with the ability to change games.

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ v
trøste
(transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

console game console games n
konsolspil

consolidate /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ /kənˈsɔl.ə.dæɪt/ v
befæste
To make stronger or more solid.

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ consonants n
konsonant medlyd
(phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.

consonant cluster consonant clusters n
konsonantklynge
(phonetics) Two or more consonants in succession.

consonant gradation consonant gradations n
stadieveksling
(phonology) A type of apophony or mutation of consonants found in Finnic and Sami languages.

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ consorts n
gemal gemalinde
The spouse of a monarch.
A husband, wife, companion or partner.

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ consortia consortiums n
konsortium
An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ more conspicuous most conspicuous adj
påfaldende
Obvious or easy to notice.
iøjnefaldende påfaldende
Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ conspiracies n
sammensværgelse komplot
(legal) An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.
konspiration sammensværgelse
(loosely) An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring.

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ conspiracy theorists n
konspirationsteoretiker
One who believes in, follows, or advances a conspiracy theory.

conspiracy theory /- ˌθiːɘɹiː/ /- ˌθiːəɹi/ /- ˌθiːəɹiː/ /- ˌθɪɹi/ /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː ˌθiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi ˌθi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi ˌθɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː ˌθɪəɹiː/ conspiracy theories n
konspirationsteori sammensværgelsesteori
(dismissive, derogatory) Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.

conspire /kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
sammensværge sig
(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot.

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ constants n
konstant
That which is permanent or invariable.
(algebra) A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
(science) Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] constellations n
stjernebillede
(astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
(modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ consternations n
bestyrtelse
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ constipations n
forstoppelse
A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces
The act of crowding anything into a lesser space, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ constituencies n
valgkreds
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

constitution /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ constitutions n
grundlov forfatning
(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
(law) A legal document describing such a formal system.

constitutional /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ more constitutional most constitutional adj
konstitutionel forfatningsmæssig
In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.
Relating to a legal or political constitution.

constitutional law n
forfatningsret statsforfatningsret statsret
(legal) The area of law which deals with the interpretation and application of a constitution, particularly that of a national government.

constitutional monarchy constitutional monarchies n
konstitutionelt monarki
A monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

constrain /kənˈstɹeɪn/ v
begrænse
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

constrict /kənˈstɹɪkt/ v
indsnævre
(ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

constrictor knot constrictor knots n
kvælerstik
A type of knot or hitch often used to fasten the neck of a sack of grain or flour. This knot has diverse practical applications as it is very stable and can be difficult to release.

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
konstruere bygge
(transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

constructed language constructed languages n
kunstsprog
Any language—whether a human language, a programming language, or markup language—that is not a natural language.

construction worker construction workers n
byggearbejder bygningsarbejder
An employee working on a physical construction site.

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ more constructive most constructive adj
konstruktiv
Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ consuls n
konsul
(historical) Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.

consul-general consul-generals consuls-general n
generalkonsul
A consular officer who heads a consulate general, and is a consul of the highest rank serving at a particular location.

consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ consulates n
konsulat
The term of office of a consul.
The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.

consulate general consulates general n
generalkonsulat
The residence, office, or jurisdiction of a consul general; the base of operations for the highest ranking consul for one nationality in a specific foreign country.

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ v
rådspørge
(transitive) To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of (a person)

consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ consultants n
konsulent
A person or party that is consulted.
A person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, service or help in an area or specialty; a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ consultations n
konsultation
The act of consulting.

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
forbruge
(transitive) To use up.
indtage
(transitive) To eat.

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsjʉːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ consumers n
forbruger
(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ contacts n
kontakt forbindelse
The act of touching physically; being in close association.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
kontakte
(transitive, occasionally, proscribed) To establish communication with (something or someone).

contact lens contact lenses n
kontaktlinse
A thin lens, made of flexible or rigid plastic, that is placed directly on to the eye to correct vision, used as an alternative to spectacles, or, if coloured, to change one's eye color cosmetically.

contactless adj
kontaktløs
That does not use or require contact in order to happen or operate.

contagiousness n
smitsomhed
The state or condition of being contagious.

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
indeholde
(transitive) To hold inside.
(transitive) To include as a part.

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ containers n
beholder
An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

containment /kənˈteɪnmənt/ containments n
inddæmning inddæmningspolitik
(uncountable, countable) A policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power by creating alliances with other states; especially the foreign policy strategy of the United States in the early years of the Cold War.

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
kontaminere forurene
(transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/ more contemporary most contemporary adj
samtidig moderne nutids-
Belonging to or occurring in the same time period (whether past, present, or future)

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ contempts n
foragt vanære
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
foragt foragt for retten
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

contempt of court contempts of court n
foragt for retten
(legal, countable) A particular act of open disrespect for or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law.

content /kənˈtɛnt/ contenter more content most content adj
tilfreds
Satisfied, pleased, contented.

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ contents n
indhold
(uncountable) That which is contained.

content /kənˈtɛnt/ v
stille tilfreds tilfredsstille
(transitive) To give contentment or satisfaction to; to satisfy; to make happy.

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ contests n
konkurrence
(countable) A competition.

contestant /kənˈtɛstənt/ [kənˈtʰɛstənt] contestants n
konkurrent
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.

context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ contexts n
kontekst sammenhæng
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
kontekst
(linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
tilstødende tilgrænsende
Connected; touching; abutting.
nærliggende
Adjacent; neighboring.
sammenhængende
Connecting without a break.

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ continents n
kontinent verdensdel
Each of the traditional main regions into which the Earth’s land surface is divided, including both an extent of mainland and various conventionally associated islands, etc; namely, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australasia/Oceania, North America, South America, and Antarctica.

continental drift n
kontinentaldrift
(geology) The slow movement of continents explained by plate tectonics.

continental shelf continental shelves n
kontinentalsokkel
(oceanography) The outer area of a land mass covered by a shallow sea that extends into open ocean.

contingency plan contingency plans n
beredskabsplan
An alternative plan to be put into operation if needed, especially in case of emergencies, or if a primary plan fails.

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ contingents n
kontingent
(military) A quota of troops.

continuation /kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ [kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃn̩] continuations n
fortsættelse
The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession

continue /-(j)ɪu̯/ /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
fortsætte
(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
(intransitive) To resume.

continuity /ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnɪu̯.ɪ.ti/ [ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ɾi] continuities n
kontinuitet
Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.

continuous /-(j)ɪu̯.əs/ /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
kontinuerlig
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.

continuous function continuous functions n
kontinuert funktion
(analysis) a function whose value at any point in its domain is equal its limit at the same point
(analysis, topology) a function from one topological space to another, such that the inverse image of any open set is open

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
kontinuerligt
Without pause.

contortionist /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ contortionists n
slangemenneske
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

contour line contour lines n
højdekurve
(geography) A line on a map through points of equal elevation, often height above sea level.

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbeɪs/ contrabasses n
kontrabas
The part or section one octave lower than bass.

contraception contraceptions n
prævention
The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ contracts n
kontrakt traktat
(legal) An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

contraction /kɒn-/ /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ contractions n
sammentrækning
(linguistics) A process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme (a word) are reduced or lost, such that it becomes a bound morpheme (a clitic) that attaches phonologically to an adjacent word.

contradict /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ v
modsige
To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ contradictions n
modsigelse
(countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.
paradoks selvmodsigelse
(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.

contradiction in terms contradictions in terms n
selvmodsigelse
A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ more contradictory most contradictory adj
modstridende
That contradicts something, such as an argument.

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkon.tɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
bidrage
(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ contributions n
bidrag
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
An amount of money given toward something.
The act of contributing.

contributor /-ju-/ /-juː-/ /-jʊ-/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ contributors n
bidragsyder bidragyder
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.
A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ controls n
kontrol herredømme styring
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
herredømme styring
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
herredømme selvbeherskelse
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
sikkerhedsmekanisme
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
styre kontrollere
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

control group control groups n
kontrolgruppe
(in an experiment) The group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.

control room control rooms n
kontrolrum
A room serving as the centre of monitoring a building, controlling an operation etc.

control tower control towers n
kontroltårn
(aviation) An airport building from which the air traffic control unit monitors and directs the movement of aircraft on and around the airport.

controlled chaos n
kontrolleret kaos
A state or situation that appears to be completely disorganised, but where some things are under control.

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ more controversial most controversial adj
kontroversiel omstridt
Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ conundra conundrums n
gåde ordgåde
A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
hovedbrud
A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ conurbations n
konurbation bysammenvoksning
A continuous aggregation of built-up urban communities created as a result of urban sprawl.

convection /kənˈvɛkʃən/ convections n
konvektion
(physics) The transmission of heat in a fluid by the circulation of currents.

convection oven convection ovens n
varmluftovn varmluftsovn
an oven that features fans to recirculate heated air to accelerate heating provided by traditional radiant heat sources found in the oven

convenience food convenience foods n
bekvemmelighed mad
A food or meal that needs little preparation or cooking, especially one sold prepackaged.

convenience store convenience stores n
kiosk
A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vənt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ convents n
kloster munkekloster nonnekloster
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
(now, _, especially) Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ conventicles n
konventikel
A secret, unauthorized or illegal religious meeting.

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ /ˌkɒnˈvɛn.ʃən/ conventions n
konference konvent møde
A meeting or gathering.

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] conversations n
konversation samtale
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ convertibles n
cabriolet
(vehicles) A convertible car: a car with a removable or foldable roof able to convert from a closed to open vehicle and back again.

convertible mark convertible marks n
konvertibel mark
The official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BAM.

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ more convex most convex adj
konveks
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.

conveyor belt conveyor belts n
rullebånd transportbånd transportør
A continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another, especially within a factory or mine.

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ convictions n
overbevisning
(countable) A firmly held belief.

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
overbevise overtyde overtale
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ convoys n
konvoj
(nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ convulsions n
krampe krampetrækning
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

cook /kuːk/ /kʉk/ /kʊk/ cooks n
kok
(cooking) A person who prepares food.

cook /kuːk/ /kʉk/ /kʊk/ v
kokkerere lave mad
(ambitransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ cookbooks n
kogebog
A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips.

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ cookies n
småkage kiks
(North America, Philippines) A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.
(UK, Commonwealth) A sweet baked good (as in the previous sense) usually having chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, etc. baked into it.

cooking apple cooking apples n
madæble
Any variety of apple primarily used for making pies, crumbles or sauces.

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ /kʉl/ /kʲeul/ /kʲuːl/ /kʲɪul/ cooler coolest adj
kølig
Of a mildly low temperature.
Unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical.
kold rolig
(of a person) Not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
cool koldblodig
(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
fint ok
(informal) All right; acceptable.

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ coopers n
bødker
A craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.

cooperate /koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/ /kuˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/ /kuˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəʉˈɔp.ə.ɹæɪt/ /kəʊˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
samarbejde
(intransitive) To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
samspille
(intransitive) To function in harmony, side by side.

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ [kɵwäpʰəˈɹe̞jʃɪn] cooperations n
samarbejde
(usually, uncountable) The act of cooperating.
kooperation
Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ coordinates n
koordinat
(mathematics, cartography, astronomy) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
koordinere
(ambitransitive) To synchronize (activities).

coordinate clause coordinate clauses n
hovedsætning
(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence and contains at least a subject and a verb.

coordinate system coordinate systems n
koordinatsystem
(geometry, analysis) A method of representing the position of any individual point in a space of given dimensionality as a tuple of numerical coordinates.

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ /kəʉˌoːdɪˈnæɪʃən/ /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/ coordinations n
koordination
The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

coot /kuːt/ coots n
blishøne
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

cootie /ˈkuːti/ cooties n
drengelus pigelus
(North America, Australia, colloquial, childish, usually, in the plural) Any germ or contaminant, real or imagined, especially from the opposite gender (for pre-pubescent children).

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ cops n
strisser strømer panser
(informal) A police officer or prison guard.

copha /ˈkəʊfə/ n
kokosfedt palmin
A vegetable shortening made of coconut oil, used in cooking.

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ coppers n
kobber
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
The reddish-brown colour / color of copper.
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.

coppersmith coppersmiths n
kobbersmed
A person who forges things out of copper.

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ copras n
kopra
The dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.

coprophilia coprophilias n
koprofili
(psychiatry) A marked interest in excrement; especially the paraphilia involving sexual arousal and pleasure from feces and defecation.

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ copulae copulas n
kopula
(linguistics, grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.

copulate /ˈkɒp.jʊ.leɪt/ /ˈkɒp.jʊ.lət/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.leɪt/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.lət/ v
kopulere
(somewhat, _, formal) To engage in sexual intercourse.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ copies n
kopi
The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
eksemplar
A printed edition of a book or magazine.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
kopiere
(transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.
(transitive, computing) To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
kopiere efterligne
(transitive) To imitate.

copy editing n
korrekturlæsning
The correction of the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and preparation of it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

copycat copycats n
kopist
(informal, derogatory) One who imitates or plagiarizes others' work. [from late 19th c.]
A criminal who imitates the crimes of another; specifically, a criminal who commits the same crime, especially a highly-publicized one, that has just or recently been committed by someone else.

copying /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/ /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/ copyings n
kopiering
(countable) an instance of the making of a copy
(uncountable) the practice of making one or more copies

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ copyrights n
ophavsret forfatterret
(uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

coquet /ˈkɒk.ɛt/ v
kokettere
To act as a flirt or coquet.

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ cors anglais n
engelskhorn
(musical instruments) A double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family that is pitched in F, one-fifth lower than the oboe and is consequently approximately one-third longer than the oboe.

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ corals n
koral
(countable) Any of many species of marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa, most of which build hard calcium carbonate skeletons and form colonies, or a colony belonging to one of those species.
(uncountable) A hard substance made of the skeletons of these organisms.
(countable) A somewhat yellowish orange-pink colour; the colour of red coral (Corallium rubrum) of the Mediterranean Sea, commonly used as an ornament or gem.

coral island coral islands n
koralø
A type of island formed from coral detritus and associated organic material.

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ cords n
elledning kabel ledning
A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.

cordon sanitaire /ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/ cordons sanitaires n
cordon sanitaire
(public health) A barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease.
bufferzone sikkerhedszone stødpudezone
(by extension) Any barrier to the spread of anything deemed undesirable.

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ corduroys n
fløjl jernbanefløjl
A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.

corf /kɔɹf/ /kɔːf/ corfs corves n
dam hyttefad
(fishing) A container (basket, wooden box with holes etc.) used to store live fish underwater.

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ corianders n
koriander
(UK, Irish) The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ corks n
kork
The phellem of the cork oak, used for making bottle stoppers, flotation devices, and insulation material.
prop korkprop
A bottle stopper made from this or any other material.

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ v
proppe
(transitive) To seal or stop up, especially with a cork stopper.

cork oak cork oaks n
korkeg
A type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber, native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa.

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ corkscrews n
proptrækker
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

cormorant /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ cormorants n
skarv ålekrage storskarv
Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ corns n
korn kerne
(Commonwealth English, but not Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, uncountable) Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.
ligtorn
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.
kerne korn
A grain or seed, especially of a cereal crop.

corn bunting corn buntings n
bomlærke
A passerine bird (Emberiza calandra, syn. Emberiza miliaria, Milaria calandra) whose male and female plumages are (untypically for buntings) similar.

corn flakes n
cornflakes
A breakfast cereal made from toasted flakes of maize.

corncrake /ˈkɔɹnˌkɹeɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkɹeɪk/ corncrakes n
engsnarre vagtelkonge
A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ corneae corneas corneæ n
hornhinde
(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

cornel cornels n
kornel
Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.

corner /ˈkwoɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ corners n
hjørne
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.

corner flag corner flags n
hjørneflag
(sports) Each of the flags that denotes the corner of the field of play.

corner kick corner kicks n
hjørnespark
(soccer) A kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play by wholly crossing the goal line without a goal having been scored, having last touched a player from the defending team. For the kick, the ball is placed within the corner arc closest to where it went out of play.

cornerstone cornerstones n
grundsten
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /kɔːˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ cornetts n
zink sink
(musical instruments) An early horn wind instrument used in European music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Not to be confused with later brass instrument.

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cornflowers n
kornblomst
A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).

cornice cornices n
stuk
A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding.

cornstarch cornstarches n
majsstivelse

cornucopia /ˌkɔɹ.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔː.njəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ cornucopiae cornucopias cornucopiæ n
overflødighedshorn
(Greek mythology) A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted: or, an image of a such a horn, either in two or three dimensions.
A hollow horn- or cone-shaped object, filled with edible or useful things.
overflod
An abundance or plentiful supply.

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ corollaries n
korollar
(mathematics, logic) A proposition which follows easily from the statement or proof of another proposition.

coronation /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ coronations n
kroning
(specifically, also, attributively) An act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign's consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty, on or shortly after their accession to the sovereignty.

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ coronaviruses n
coronavirus corona
(virology) A member of the family Coronaviridaews, comprising viruses which infect animals and human beings, and the genome of which consists of a single strand of RNA. [from 1968]

corporal /ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ /ˈkoɹ.pɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɜ.ɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ corporals n
korporal
(military) A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ corporations n
aktieselskab
A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] corps n
korps
(military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] corpses n
lig kadaver
A dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.
(archaic, sometimes, derogatory) A human body in general, whether living or dead.

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ corpi corpora corpuses corpusses n
korpus
(specifically, linguistics) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ more correct most correct adj
korrekt rigtig
Free from error; true; accurate.

correct me if I'm wrong phraseologicalUnit
ret mig hvis jeg tager fejl
Used before stating something the speaker believes is true, especially while correcting what another person has said.

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ corrections n
rettelse
The act of correcting.
A substitution for an error or mistake.

correction fluid correction fluids n
kvajeblæk rettelak
A white, opaque fluid, applied to paper to mask textual errors; used especially to mask errors in typing so that corrections may be overtyped.

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
korrespondere
(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
korrespondere svare
(intransitive, constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ correspondences n
brevveksling korrespondance
(uncountable) Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.

correspondence principle pn
korrespondensprincip
(physics) The principle that classical physics is the limit of quantum physics as quantum numbers approach infinity.

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ correspondents n
korrespondent
A journalist who sends reports back to a newspaper or radio or television station from a distant or overseas location.

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ corridors n
gang korridor
A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
bekræfte
(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.

corrugated iron n
bølgeblik
An iron sheet building material, usually galvanised, which has been pressed into corrugations.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ more corrupt most corrupt adj
korrupt
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ corruptions n
korruption
Unethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery (offering or receiving bribes), conflicts of interest, nepotism, and so on.

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ corsets n
korset snørliv
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ corundums n
korund
(mineral) An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al2O3, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ corvettes n
korvet
(nautical) In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.

cosiness cosinesses n
hygge
(chiefly, British spelling) The state or quality of being cosy.

cosmetologist cosmetologists n
kosmetiker
A person who advises people (normally women) on cosmetics and other beauty treatments; a beautician.

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ more cosmic most cosmic adj
kosmisk rum
Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.

cosmo- prefix
kosmo-
universe, world

cosmodrome cosmodromes n
rumhavn kosmodrom
A site for launching spacecraft, usually in reference to such Soviet or Russian built sites as the Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Plesetsk, Russia cosmodromes.

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ cosmogonies n
kosmogoni
The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.

cosmological adj
kosmologisk
Of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe.

cosmological constant cosmological constants n
kosmologisk konstant
(physics) A term added by Albert Einstein to his equations of general relativity in order to account for a supposed static universe, since used to describe vacuum energy as a form of dark energy.

cosmology cosmologies n
kosmologi
The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ cosmopolites n
verdensborger
One who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.

cosmos /ˈkɑzmɔɪ/ /ˈkɑzməs/ /ˈkɑzˌmoʊs/ /ˈkɒzmɒs/ /ˈkɒzmɔɪ/ cosmoi cosmoses n
kosmos
(countable) The universe regarded as a system with harmony and order.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ costs n
omkostninger
Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
koste
(transitive, ditransitive) To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.

cost of living costs of living n
leveomkostninger
The average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life, especially of food, shelter and clothing.

cost-effective more cost-effective most cost-effective adj
kosteffektiv omkostningseffektiv
Returning a benefit that justifies the initial investment; economical.

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ costumes n
kostume
A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ cosier cosiest adj
hyggelig
Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social.

cotillion /koʊtɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɒ̃/ /kəʊtɪlˈjɒ̃/ cotillions n
kotillon
(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles. [from 1766]

cotoneaster /kə(ʊ)ˌtəʊniːˈastə/ cotoneasters n
dværgmispel
Any of several erect or creeping shrubs, of the genus Cotoneaster, that have pinkish flowers and red berries.

cottage cheese cottage cheeses n
hytteost
A cheese curd product with a mild flavor that is drained but not pressed so some whey remains.

cottage industry cottage industries n
husflid
A job or occupation carried out at home or on a part-time basis, historically often manufacturing work such as sewing, lacemaking, or spinning.
småindustri
(by extension) A small-scale industry, with relatively few employees or a limited customer base or low economic impact.

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] adj
bomuld
Made of cotton.

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] cottons n
bomuld
Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.
Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.
Any fiber similar in appearance and use to Gossypium fiber.

cotton gin cotton gins n
egreneringsmaskine
A machine used for separating cotton fibers from cotton seeds, etc.

cotton pygmy goose cotton pygmy geese n
indisk dværgand
A small perching duck of species Nettapus coromandelianus.

cotton swab cotton swabs n
vatpind
A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ cotton wools n
vat
(UK) Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ couches n
sofa briks leje
(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ v
lægge
(intransitive) To lie down; to recline (upon a couch or other place of repose).
affatte udtrykke
(transitive) To phrase in a particular style; to use specific wording for.

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
kvik kvikgræs senegræs
A species of grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] cougars n
puma
Puma concolor, a wild feline native to the Americas.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ coughs n
hoste
A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
hoste
Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
To make a noise like a cough.

cough syrup cough syrups n
hostesaft
A liquid used to ease a sore throat and possibly suppress excess coughing.

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
kan jeg se menuen, tak?
Said in a restaurant, to ask for the menu.

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ councils n
råd
A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

councilman councilmen n
byrådsmedlem rådmand rådsherre
A male member of a council, especially a city council.

count /kaʊnt/ counts n
tælling
The act of counting or tallying a quantity.
greve
The male ruler of a county.
optælling nedtælling
The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted.

count /kaʊnt/ v
tælle
(intransitive) To amount to, to number in total.
(intransitive) To be of significance; to matter.

count on v
stole
(transitive) To rely on, trust, or expect.

countable /ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ [ˈkʰãʊ̯̃n.(ɾ)ə.bɫ̩] adj
tællelig
Capable of being counted; having a quantity.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] countenances n
ansigt mine
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] v
billige støtte tolerere
(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] counters n
optæller tæller
One who counts.
tæller
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations.
disk skranke
A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted
køkkenbord
In a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food preparation.

counter-attack counter-attacks n
modangreb
An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-offensive counter-offensives n
modoffensiv
An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

counterculture countercultures n
modkultur
Any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to Western culture.

counterespionage n
kontraspionage
All those activities undertaken to neutralize or exploit the espionage activities of another nation or an enemy.

counterintuitive /ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ [ˌkʰaʊɾ̃ɚɪnˈtʰuɪɾɪv] more counterintuitive most counterintuitive adj
kontraintuitiv
Contrary to intuition or common sense.

counterparty counterparties n
modpart
(finance, insurance, legal) The other party to a financial transaction.

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəpɹəˈdʌktɪv/ more counterproductive most counterproductive adj
kontraproduktiv
More of a hindrance than a help.

counterthreat counterthreats n
modtrussel
A threat made in response to an earlier threat by another party

countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ countesses n
grevinde
A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
utallig talløs
(of a number) Too large to be counted to.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] countries n
land
The territory of a nation, especially an independent nation state or formerly independent nation; a political entity asserting ultimate authority over a geographical area; a sovereign state. [from 14th c.]
A set region of land having particular human occupation or agreed limits, especially inhabited by members of the same race, speakers of the same language etc., or associated with a given person, occupation, species etc. [from 13th c.]

country bumpkin country bumpkins n
bonderøv
(colloquial) An unsophisticated person from the rural area of a particular country.

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ countrymen n
landsmand
Somebody from a certain country.
Somebody from one's own country; a fellow countryman; compatriot.
landbo landboer
A country dweller, especially a follower of country pursuits.

county /ˈkaʊnti/ counties n
amt grevskab
An administrative or geographical region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 47 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska, Connecticut, and Louisiana).
grevskab
(historical) The land ruled by a count or a countess.

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ coup d'états coups d'état n
statskup
(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ coups de grâce n
dødsstød nådestød
A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ couples n
par
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ courages n
mod tapperhed
The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
mod
The ability to overcome one's fear, do or live things which one finds frightening.

courageous /kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ more courageous most courageous adj
modig
Of an action, that requires courage.

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ courgettes n
squash courgette zucchini
(British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

courier /ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪ.ə/ couriers n
kurer
A person who delivers messages.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ courses n
forløb gang
kursus
(education) A learning programme
ret
(culinary) A stage of a meal.
bane
(sports) The trajectory of a ball, frisbee etc.
bane rute
The itinerary of a race.
kurs kursus
(nautical) The direction of movement of a vessel at any given moment.
(navigation) The intended passage of voyage, such as a boat, ship, airplane, spaceship, etc.
undersejl
(nautical) The lowest square sail in a fully rigged mast, often named according to the mast.
skifte
(masonry) A row of bricks or blocks.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ v
rulle
To run or flow (especially of liquids and more particularly blood).
jage
(transitive) To pursue by tracking or estimating the course taken by one's prey; to follow or chase after.
(transitive) To cause to chase after or pursue game.

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ courts n
gårdsplads
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
hof
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
domstol bane
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
domstol ret
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
(often capitalized) The judge or judges or other judicial officer presiding in a particular matter, particularly as distinguished from the counsel or jury, or both.
bane
(sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
gøre kur til
(transitive) To attempt to attract; to invite by attractions; to allure.

court case court cases n
retssag
(legal) a legal case to be resolved in a court

court jester court jesters n
nar
A person in colorful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.

court martial court martials courts martial n
krigsret militær domstol
(legal, military) A court where cases of military law are heard.

court of law courts of law n
domstol

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ more courteous most courteous adj
høflig beleven
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

courteousness courteousnesses n
belevenhed høflighed

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ courtesans n
kurtisane
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.

courthouse /ˈkɔɹt.haʊs/ courthouses n
retsbygning
A public building housing courts of law.

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ courtiers n
hofmand
A person in attendance at a royal court.

courtroom courtrooms n
retssal
The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ courtyards n
gårdsplads forplads slotsplads
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.n̩] cousins n
fætter kusine
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ covalent bonds n
kovalent binding
(physical chemistry) A type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons.

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ covenants n
pagt
A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.

cover /ˈkɐvə/ /ˈkʊvə/ /ˈkʊvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ covers n
låg dæksel
A lid.
gemmested
(uncountable) Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
entréafgift
A cover charge.
gemmested kuvert
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
omslag
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
dækning
(military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.

cover /ˈkɐvə/ /ˈkʊvə/ /ˈkʊvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
dække
(transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
(transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
dække sikre støtte
(military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
bedække
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

cover one's tracks v
sine slette spor

cover up v
mørklægge skjule
(idiomatic) To conceal or disguise.

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
begære
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

cow /kaʊ/ cattle cows kine n
ko
(loosely, or, informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
ko hun
(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
ko bræk bæ lort
(derogatory, UK, Irish, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

cow's milk /kaʊ̯z.mɪlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯zˌmɛlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɛɫkʰ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɪɫkʰ] cow's milks n
komælk
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow, and used as food by humans.

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ cowards n
kujon bangebuks kryster
A person who lacks courage.

cowardice /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ cowardices n
fejhed
Lack of courage.

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ cowardlier cowardliest more cowardly most cowardly adj
fej
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ more cowardly most cowardly adv
fej krysteragtig kujonagtig
(archaic) In the manner of a coward, cowardlily.

cowbane /ˈkaʊbeɪn/ cowbanes n
gifttyde
Any of several related poisonous plants of the genus Cicuta

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ cowbells n
koklokke
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ cowboys n
cowboy
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

cowherd cowherds n
kohyrde
A person who herds cattle; a cowboy.

cowl /kaʊl/ /kəʉl/ cowls n
kutte
A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

cowled adj
kutteklædt
Wearing a cowl; hooded.

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ /ˈkælɪk/ cowlicks n
koslik
An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ coworkers n
kollega arbejdskollega arbejdskammerat
Somebody with whom one works.

cowpie cowpies n
kokasse
A single pile of cow excrement.

coxcomb coxcombs n
hanekam
The fleshy red pate of a rooster.

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ti/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ti/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ coyotes n
prærieulv coyote
Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

coypu /ˈkɔɪ.pu/ coypu coypus n
sumpbæver
A large, crepuscular, semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) resembling a large rat, having bright orange-yellow incisors, native to South America and introduced to Europe, Asia and North America, valued for its fur in eastern Europe and central Asia and considered a pest elsewhere.

crab /kɹæb/ crabs n
krabbe
(uncountable) The meat of this crustacean, served as food; crabmeat.

crab louse crab lice n
fladlus
A parasitic insect, Pthirus pubis, that lives amongst the pubic hairs of humans and feeds on blood.

crab-eating fox crab-eating foxes n
krabberæv
A medium-sized canid of species Cerdocyon thous, endemic to central South America.

crabapple /ˈkɹæbˌæpəl/ crabapples n
skovæble vildæble
The fruit of this tree.

crabmeat crabmeats n
krabbekød
The meat of a crab.

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
fladlus
(slang) pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ cracks n
sprække
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.

crack /kɹæk/ v
sprække revne
(intransitive) To form cracks.
sprække
(intransitive) To break apart under force, stress, or pressure.
(transitive) To make a crack or cracks in.
bryde sammen knække
(intransitive) To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
knalde
(intransitive) To make a cracking sound.
(transitive) To cause to make a sharp sound.
bryde op
(transitive) To break open or crush to small pieces by impact or stress.
tæske
(transitive) To strike forcefully.
åbne på klem
(transitive) To open slightly.
(transitive, informal) To open a canned beverage, or any packaged drink or food.
knække løse
(transitive, figurative) To solve a difficult problem.
knække
(transitive) To overcome a security system or component.
knække omgå
(transitive, computing) To circumvent software restrictions such as regional coding or time limits.
blære sig
(obsolete) To brag; to boast.
gå fallit
(archaic, colloquial) To be ruined or impaired; to fail.

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ crackers n
kartoffel
(US, derogatory, racial slur, offensive) An impoverished white person from the southeastern United States, originally associated with Georgia and parts of Florida; (by extension) any white person (slang).

crackling /ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
flæskesvær
Sounding with small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ cradles n
vugge
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
(figuratively) The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.
(figuratively) Infancy, or very early life.

cradle cap cradle caps n
arp
(medicine, pathology) A form of seborrheic dermatitis that occurs on the scalps of infants, causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin.

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ craft crafts n
håndværker
håndværk
(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
fartøj
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ v
håndlavet
To make by hand and with much skill.
bygge konstruere
To construct, develop something (like a skilled craftsman).

craftsman /ˈkɹæftsmən/ /ˈkɹɐːftsmən/ /ˈkɹɑːftsmən/ craftsmen n
håndværker
One who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkɹæn.bɛr.i/ cranberries n
tranebær
(countable) The edible red berry of that shrub.

cranberry juice cranberry juices n
tranebærjuice tranebærsaft
The unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries, often mixed with water and a sweetener, used as a beverage.

crane /kɹeɪn/ cranes n
trane kran
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
kran trane
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

crane operator crane operators n
kranfører

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ craneflies n
stankelben
Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.

crankcase crankcases n
krumtaphus
The part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.

crankshaft crankshafts n
krumtapaksel
A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ crankier crankiest adj
gnaven
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
møg
(slang, often, _, vulgar) Expression of worry, fear, shock, surprise, disgust, annoyance, or dismay.

crap /kɹæp/ v
lave lort lave pølse
(mildly, _, vulgar, slang, intransitive) To defecate.

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ crappier crappiest adj
belortet
(chiefly, North America, colloquial, mildly, vulgar) Covered in crap (faeces/feces).

crash /kɹæʃ/ adj
forceret lyn-
Quick, fast, intensive, impromptu.

crash /kɹæʃ/ crashes n
brag krash
A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
crash bilsammenstød flystyrt sammenstød styrt
An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.
nedbrud fejl
(computing) A malfunction of computer software or hardware which causes it to shut down or become partially or totally inoperable.
nedtur
(informal) A comedown from a drug.

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
crashe
(intransitive) To collide with something destructively; to fall or come down violently.
overnatte
(intransitive, slang) To make or experience informal temporary living arrangements, especially overnight.

crash barrier crash barriers n
autoværn
A barrier on the side of a road, to keep vehicles on the road.

crash course crash courses n
lynkursus
(idiomatic) A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.

crash land v
forulykke nødlande
To land an aircraft or spacecraft in an emergency, either in an inappropriate place or under dangerous conditions; usually results in damage to the craft and the possibility of loss of life.

crash landing crash landings n
nødlanding
The landing of an aircraft or spacecraft in an emergency, either in an inappropriate place or under dangerous circumstances, usually with damage to the aircraft.

crasis /ˈkɹeɪsɪs/ crases n
krasis
(linguistics) External vowel sandhi; contraction of a vowel or diphthong at the end of a word with a vowel or diphthong at the start of the following word.

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ craters n
krater
(astronomy) A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object. [from 1831]
(geology) The basin-like opening or mouth of a volcano, through which the chief eruption comes; similarly, the mouth of a geyser, about which a cone of silica is often built up. [from 1610s]
The pit left by the explosion of a mine or bomb. [from 1839]

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ crawls n
crawl
A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
kravle krybe
(intransitive) To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ crayfish crayfishes n
krebs
Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ crazier craziest adj
sindssyg skør gakgak gal sindsforvirret
Of unsound mind; insane; demented. [from 17th c.]

creak /kɹiːk/ creaks n
knagen knirken
The sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking.

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
cremefarvet fløde
Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.

cream /kɹiːm/ creams n
fløde creme
The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
cremefarve fløde
A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.
creme fløde
(medicine) A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

cream /kɹiːm/ v
creme purere røre
(transitive) To turn a yellowish white color; to give something the color of cream.

cream puff cream puffs n
flødebolle
A light, hollow pastry typically filled with cream or custard.

cream-colored courser cream-colored coursers n
ørkenløber
A wader, Cursorius cursor.

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
skabe
(especially, of a, god) To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used.
(transitive) To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)
skabe kreere
To make#Verb or produce#Verb from other (e.g. raw, unrefined or scattered) materials or combinable elements or ideas; to design or invest with a new form, shape, function, etc.

creatine /ˈkɹi.əˌtin/ /ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/ [ˈkɹi.əˌɾin] creatines n
kreatin
(amino acid) An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.

creation /kɹiˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiˈʲeɪʃɘn] creations n
skabelse
(uncountable) The act of creating something.
skabelse skabning
(uncountable) All which exists.

creationist more creationist most creationist adj
kreationistisk
Of or relating to creationism.

creationist creationists n
kreationist
A proponent or supporter of creationism.

creationistic more creationistic most creationistic adj
kreationistisk
Of or pertaining to creationism.

creative accounting n
kreativ bogføring
(business, euphemistic, sometimes, humorous) Financial accounting practices which are usually not explicitly illegal, but which are unorthodox, imaginative, usually misleading, and of questionable ethics.

creativity /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ creativities n
kreativitet skaberevne
The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product.

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ creators n
skaber
(social media) Ellipsis of content creator, someone who regularly produces and publishes content on social media, especially of a monetizable nature.

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ creatures n
væsen
A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.

creature of habit creatures of habit n
vanedyr
(idiom) One who is prone to routine.

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ credits n
kredit
(uncountable, law, business, finance) A privilege of delayed payment extended to a buyer or borrower on the seller's or lender's belief that what is given will be repaid.

credit card credit cards n
kreditkort
(banking) A plastic card, usually with a magnetic strip or an embedded microchip, connected to a credit account and used to buy goods or services.

creditor creditors n
kreditor
(finance) A person to whom a debt is owed.

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] v
krybe
(intransitive, of plants) To grow across a surface rather than upwards.
krybe liste
(intransitive) To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction.
To move in a stealthy or secret manner; to move imperceptibly or clandestinely; to steal in; to insinuate itself or oneself.

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /kɹɪˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
brænde
(transitive) To burn something to ashes.
kremere
(transitive) To incinerate a dead body (as an alternative to burial).

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ cremations n
kremering ligbrænding
A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ crematoria crematoriums n
krematorium krematorie
A place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.

crenellation /ˌkɹɛnəlˈeɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnɪˈleɪʃən/ crenellations n
krenelering
(countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ creoles n
kreolsprog
(linguistics) A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.

creolistics n
kreolistik
(linguistics) The branch of linguistics concerned with the study of creole languages and literatures.

crepe /kɹeɪp/ /kɹɛp/ crepes n
pandekage
A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ crescents n
halvmåne
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
horn
A curved pastry.

crescent moon crescent moons n
halvmåne
The Moon as it appears early in its first quarter or late in its last quarter, when only a small arc-shaped section of the visible portion is illuminated by the Sun.

cress /kɹɛs/ cresses n
karse
(plants) A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] crews n
besætning mandskab
A group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft.

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ crickets n
fårekylling
An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

crime /kɹaɪm/ crimes n
forbrydelse
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law.
kriminalitet forbrydelse
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime against humanity crimes against humanity n
forbrydelse mod menneskeheden
(now, chiefly, legal) A very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity. [from 17th c.]

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
forbrydelse betaler sig ikke
If you commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it.

crime scene crime scenes n
gerningssted åsted
The location of a crime, especially one at which forensic evidence is collected in a controlled manner.

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ criminals n
forbryder kriminel
A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

criminal code criminal codes n
straffelov
(legal) A document which compiles all, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdiction's criminal law.

criminal law criminal laws n
strafferet
(legal) The area of law pertaining to crime and punishment.

criminal record criminal records n
generalieblad straffeattest synderegister
A record of the past crimes of which someone has been convicted.

criminological more criminological most criminological adj
kriminologisk
Of or pertaining to criminology.

criminology criminologies n
kriminologi
The study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour.

cringeworthy /ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/ /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒˌwɝð.i/ more cringeworthy most cringeworthy adj
tåkrummende
(colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ cripples n
krøbling
(sometimes, _, offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

crippled adj
forkrøblet
(usually, _, offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ crises n
krise vendepunkt
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
(medicine) A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
krise
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
(psychology) A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.
(drama) A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.

crispbread crispbreads n
knækbrød
A type of flat, dry bread or cracker, usually baked of rye flour, popular in the Nordic countries.

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ crispier crispiest adj
knasende sprød
Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ criteria n
kriterium
A standard, test, or requirement by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ critics n
kritiker
One who criticizes; a person who finds fault.

critical mass critical masses n
kritisk masse
(by extension, figurative) The minimum amount of something or the minimum number of people needed to trigger a phenomenon.

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ criticisms n
kritik dadel
(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ croaks n
kvæk
The call of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
skrige
(intransitive) To make a croak.
kvække
(intransitive, of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its sound.

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ crochets n
hækle
Needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle.

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
hækle
(ambitransitive) To make (a piece of) needlework using a hooked needle; to make interlocking loops of thread.

crochet hook crochet hooks n
hæklenål
A needle with a small hook at one end, used to make crochetwork (a type of hand-knitted textile).

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] crocodiles n
krokodille
Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑ.kə.daɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒ.kə.daɪl ˌtɪə/ crocodile tears n
krokodilletåre
(idiomatic) A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.
krokodilletårer
(idiomatic, in the plural) A display of tears that is forced or false.

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ croci crocus crocuses crocusses n
krokus
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.

croissant /k(ɹ)waˈsɑ̃/ /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kwə-/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹə-/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ croissants n
croissant
A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ crops n
afgrøde
(agriculture) A plant, grown for it, or its fruits or seeds, to be harvested as food, livestock fodder, or fuel or for any other economic purpose.
kro
(anatomy) A pouch-like part of the alimentary tract of some birds (and some other animals), used to store food before digestion or for regurgitation.

crop milk crop milks n
duemælk kromælk
A semi-solid substance, somewhat like pale yellow cottage cheese, secreted from the lining of the crop of (both male and female) pigeons and doves that is fed to their young (squabs) through regurgitation. An analog to crop milk is also secreted from the esophagus of flamingos and some penguins.

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ crosiers n
bispestav
A staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosses n
kryds kors
A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
(heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
kors kryds
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
korset kors
(Christianity) The Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
gøre korse korsets tegn
(reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
krydse
To make or form a cross.
(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
(biology) To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

cross over v
krydse over

cross the line v
gå over grænsen gå over stregen
(idiomatic) To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.

cross to bear crosses to bear n
kors at bære
(idiomatic) A problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.

cross- prefix
tvær-
Shaped like a cross or X; crossing lines.

cross-border adj
grænseoverskridende
Taking place across a border.

cross-party adj
tværpolitisk
Of or pertaining to two or more political parties.

cross-pollination cross-pollinations n
allogami krydsbestøvning
(figurative) Inspiration, stimulation, or influence between diverse elements.

crossbill /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/ crossbills n
korsnæb
Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ crossbows n
armbrøst
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ crossfires n
krydsild
(military) An arrangement of two or more weapons so each can fire diagonally at something in front of a line between them.

crosshatch v
skravere
To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

crossroads crossroads n
vejkryds korsvej skillevej
(by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal.

crosswalk crosswalks n
fodgængerfelt
(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ crosswords n
kryds-og-tværsopgave krydsordsopgave
(games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ crotches n
forgrening vejgaffel
The area where something forks or branches, a ramification takes place.
skridt
The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ crotchets n
fjerdedelsnode
(music) A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.

croup /kɹuːp/ n
strubehoste
(pathology) An infectious illness of the larynx, especially in young children, causing respiratory difficulty.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ crows n
krage
Any of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.

crow's nest crow's nests n
udkigstønde
(nautical) A small open-top shelter, originally a cask, on the top of the foremast, large enough to accommodate a lookout. It was used by whalers to watch for a blow (spout), or in icebound waters to seek a channel.

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ crowbars n
brækjern koben
An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ crowberries n
revling
Empetrum; a small genus of dwarf evergreen shrubs that bear edible fruit.
revling almindelig revling
Empetrum nigrum; a species of crowberry.

crowd /kɹaʊd/ crowds n
folkemængde mængde flok folkehav
A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.
A group of people united or at least characterised by a common interest.
mængde
Several things collected or closely pressed together; also, some things adjacent to each other.
folkmasse masse
(with definite article) The so-called lower orders of people; the populace, vulgar.

crowdfunding crowdfundings n
crowdfunding
(finance) Funding by many individuals pooling their money together for a common goal, usually via the Internet.

crown /kɹaʊn/ crowns n
krone
(headwear, monarchy) A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.
Imperial or regal power, or those who wield it.
Any currency (originally) issued by the crown (regal power) and often bearing a crown (headdress); (translation) various currencies known by similar names in their native languages, such as the korona, koruna, krona, króna, krone.
(historical) A former predecimalization British coin worth five shillings.
(anatomy, dentistry) The part of a tooth above the gums.
(dentistry) A prosthetic covering for a tooth.
(chemistry) A monocyclic ligand having three or more binding sites, capable of holding a guest in a central location.
isse
The topmost part of the head.
krone isse
(religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.

crown jewels n
kronjuveler
(literally) The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy, i.e. crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.

crown prince crown princes n
kronprins tronfølger
A person designated and raised to become the next king.
A person designated and raised to become the next emperor.

crown princess crown princesses n
kronprinsesse
The heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy.

crown witness crown witnesses n
kronvidne

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ more crucial most crucial adj
afgørende
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.

crucian carp crucian carps n
karusse
Carassius carassius, a species of carp found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ crucibles n
smeltedigel
(chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.
A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.
ildprøve
(figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ crucifixes n
krucifiks
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ crucifixions n
korsfæstelse
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
korsfæstelse Kristi korsfæstelse
(Christianity, often, capitalized) The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
korsfæste
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

crude oil crude oils n
råolie
Unrefined oil; as it is found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.

cruel /kɹuːl/ /kɹʊəl/ /ˈkɹuːəl/ crueler cruelest crueller cruellest more cruel most cruel adj
grusom
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ cruelties n
grusomhed
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.

cruft /kɹʌft/ n
skrammel
(slang) Anything that is old or of inferior quality.

cruise /kɹuːz/ cruises n
krydstogt sørejse
A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.

cruise missile cruise missiles n
krydsermissil
A missile designed for guided flight over the full course of its path.

cruise ship cruise ships n
krydstogtskib
(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ cruisers n
krydser
(nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
(nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.

crumb /kɹʌm/ crumbs n
krumme
A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ [ˈkɹʌmbl̩] [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l] v
forvitre hensmuldre smuldre
(intransitive, often, figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.
smuldre
(transitive) To break into crumbs.

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
knase
To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.
To be crushed with a noisy crackling sound.

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ crusades n
korstog
(historical) Any of the Papally-endorsed military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Latin Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims, as well as expeditions along the Baltic Sea and against the Cathars.
(figuratively) A grand concerted effort toward some purportedly worthy cause.

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ crusaders n
korsfarer korsridder
(historical) A fighter or participant in the medieval Crusades.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ crushes n
sammenstød
A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.
barrikade
A crowd control barrier.
forelskelse
(informal, by extension) The human object of such infatuation or affection.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
knuse sammenpresse
To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass.
finknuse
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.
knuse
To oppress or grievously burden.
To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
knuse sammentrykke
(intransitive) To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller volume or area, by external weight or force.

crushed /kɹʌʃt/ more crushed most crushed adj
knust
Pulverized, rendered into small, disconnected fragments.

crushing /ˈkɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/ more crushing most crushing adj
knusende
That crushes; overwhelming.

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ crutches n
krykke
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

cry /kɹaɪ/ cries n
gråd klage
A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
råb skrig
A shout or scream.
udbrud udråb
Words shouted or screamed.

cry /kɹaɪ/ v
græde
(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep.
bekendtgøre udbryde
(transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
skrige råbe
(ambitransitive) To shout, scream, yell.

cry over spilt milk v
græde over spildt mælk
To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.

cry wolf v
råbe ulven kommer
(idiomatic) To raise a false alarm; to constantly warn others about an imagined threat, thereby failing to get assistance when a real threat appears.

crying /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ cryings n
gråd
The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

cryolite cryolites n
kryolit
(mineral) The mineral sodium aluminium fluoride (Na3AlF6).

crypt /kɹɪpt/ crypts n
krypt
An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place. [from 16th c.]

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
krypto-

crypto-Judaism n
kryptojudaisme kryptojødedom
Secret adherence to Judaism.

cryptocommunist more cryptocommunist most cryptocommunist adj
kryptokommunistisk
Privately adhering to communism.

cryptocurrency /ˈkɹɪp.toʊˌkɝ.ən.si/ cryptocurrencies n
kryptovaluta
A digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority.

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] cryptographies n
kryptografi
The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers.

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ cryptologies n
kryptologi
The practice of analysing encoded messages, in order to decode them.

cryptomnesia /-zi.ə/ /-ʒə/ /ˌkɹɪp.tə(ʊ)mˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌkɹɪp.tə(ʊ)mˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌkɹɪp.təmˈni.ʒi.ə/ cryptomnesias n
kryptomnesi
(chiefly, psychology, uncountable) The phenomenon of the reappearance of a long-forgotten memory as if it were a new experience; (countable) an instance of this. [from 1900]

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ crystals n
krystal
(countable) A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
(countable) A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
(uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
The glass over the dial of a watch case.

crystal set crystal sets n
krystalapparat krystalmodtager
(electronics) An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface.

crystalline /ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌliːn/ more crystalline most crystalline adj
krystallinsk
Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
krystallisere
(transitive) (chemistry, physics) to make something form into crystals
(transitive) to give something a definite or precise form
krystallisere krystallisere sig udkrystallisere
(intransitive) to assume a crystalline form
(intransitive) to take a definite form
kandisere krystallisere
(transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar

crème de la crème n
creme de la creme
(idiom, singulare tantum) Best of the best; something superlative; the very best.

cub /kʊb/ /kʌb/ cubs n
rævehvalp ræveunge
A young fox.
unge
(by extension) The young of certain other animals, including the bear, wolf, lion and tiger.

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ cubes n
kubus terning
(geometry) A regular polyhedron having six identical square faces.

cubic centimetre cubic centimetres n
kubikcentimeter
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one centimetre in length, equal to 10-6 cubic metres and 1 millilitre. Commonly used in fluid measure and for engine sizes.

cubic kilometre cubic kilometres n
kubikkilometer
a unit of volume, km3, equal to 1,000,000,000 cubic metres

cubic metre cubic metres n
kubikmeter
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one metre in length. Symbol: ㎥.

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ cubisms n
kubisme
(often, capitalized) An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes. [from 1900s]

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ cubits n
alen
The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger used as an informal unit of length.

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ cuckolds n
hanrej
A man married to an unfaithful wife, especially when he is unaware or unaccepting of the fact.

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ cuckoos n
gøg
A person who inveigles themselves into a place where they should not be (used especially in the phrase a cuckoo in the nest).

cuckoo clock cuckoo clocks n
kukur
A clock that announces the time (hours and quarter hours) by a cuckoo sound, often equipped with a small cuckoo automaton.

cuckooflower cuckooflowers n
engkarse
lady's smock (Cardamine pratensis)

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ cucumbers n
agurk
The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh.

cud /kʌd/ cuds n
drøv
The portion of food which is brought back into the mouth by ruminating animals from their first stomach, to be chewed a second time.

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
knuse kæle
(intransitive) To embrace affectionately; to lie together snugly.
putte
(transitive) To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

cuddly /ˈkʌdli/ /ˈkʌdl̩i/ /ˈkʌdəli/ cuddlier cuddliest adj
krammelig
Suitable for cuddling; designed to be cuddled.

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ cudgels n
knippel
A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

cuff /kʌf/ v
manchet
(transitive) To furnish with cuffs.

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ cufflinks n
manchetknap
A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ cuisines n
køkken
(countable, uncountable) A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ more culinary most culinary adj
kulinarisk
Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.

culinary art culinary arts n
kogekunst
The art of cooking in particular way, a characteristic style of cooking.

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ /ˈkʊlt/ [kʰʌlt] adj
kult-
Of or relating to a cult.
Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ /ˈkʊlt/ [kʰʌlt] cults n
kult
The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.
kult sekt
(chiefly, derogatory) A group, sect or movement following an unorthodox religious or philosophical system of beliefs, especially one in which members remove and exclude themselves from greater society, including family members not part of the cult, and show extreme devotion to a charismatic leader.

cult film cult films n
kultfilm
A film that has acquired a cult following.

cult following cult followings n
kultstatus
A group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of culture.

cult of personality cults of personality n
personkult personlighedskult
A situation where a leader (often a dictator) has been idolized and made into a national or group icon and is revered as a result.

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
dyrke
To grow plants, notably crops.
pleje
(figurative) To nurture; to foster; to tend.

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ more cultural most cultural adj
kulturel
Pertaining to culture.

cultural imperialism n
kulturimperialisme
(chiefly, depreciative) The imposition of a dominant nation's culture onto a nondominant nation, often through the export of cultural products such as film and music.

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ cultures n
kultur
The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
The beliefs, values, behaviour, and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.
(microbiology) The process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity in an artificial medium.
(euphemism) Ethnicity, race (and its associated arts, customs, etc.)

culture shock culture shocks n
kulturchok
(anthropology, sociology) A state of anxious confusion experienced by someone exposed to an alien or unfamiliar environment.

cum /kʌm/ n
sperm sæd
(colloquial, often, _, vulgar) Semen.

cum /kʌm/ v
komme ejakulere
(slang, often, _, vulgar) To have an orgasm, to feel the sensation of an orgasm.

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ cumins n
spidskommen
The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.
Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

cuneiform /kjuˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔɹm/ /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ cuneiforms n
kileskrift
An ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as pictograms in Sumer around the 30th century BC, evolving into more abstract and characteristic wedge shapes formed by a blunt reed stylus on clayen tablets.

cunnilingus /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ cunnilinguses n
cunnilingus
The stimulation of the vulva using the mouth as a sexual act.

cunning folk n
klog kone klog mand kloge folk
(historical) professional or semi-professional practitioners of magic (who were often charlatans) who were active from at least the 15th up until the early 20th century.

cunt /kʌnt/ cunts n
kusse fisse
(vulgar, countable) The female genitalia, especially the vulva.
fisse møgso
(vulgar, offensive, originally, synecdochically , countable) An extremely unpleasant or objectionable person (in US, especially a woman; in Commonwealth more usually a man).
(Ireland, UK, Commonwealth, countable, vulgar, ) An unpleasant or difficult experience or incident.

cunt hair cunt hairs n
hårsbred hårsbredde kussehår mulehår
(slang, vulgar) A very small distance. [from 1950s]

cup /kʊp/ /kʌp/ cups n
kop
A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
A customary unit of measure
cup pokal
The contents of said vessel.
A contest for which a cup is awarded.
pokal
A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
skål
One of the two parts of a brassiere which each cover a breast.

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ cupbearers n
mundskænk
(chiefly, historical) One who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ cupboards n
skab
A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.

cupronickel cupronickels n
kobbernikkel
An alloy of copper containing from 10 to 40% nickel.

cur /kɜː/ /kɝ/ curs n
køter
(dated, or, humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
sjover
(dated, or, humorous) A detestable person.

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ curfews n
udgangsforbud
Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.
A signal indicating this time.
spærretid
The time when such restriction begins.
aftenklokke
(historical) A regulation in feudal Europe by which fires had to be covered up or put out at a certain fixed time in the evening, marked by the ringing of an evening bell.

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ curiosities n
nysgerrighed
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]

curiosity killed the cat proverb
nysgerrighed slog smedens kat ihjel
One should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.

curious /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ curiouser curiousest more curious most curious adj
nysgerrig
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
besynderlig kuriøs mærkværdig
Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curium
A highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cm) with an atomic number of 96.

curl /kɜɹl/ /kɜːl/ [kʰəːɫ] [kʰɝɫ] curls n
lok
A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.

curlew sandpiper curlew sandpipers n
krumnæbbet ryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ferruginea)

curling iron curling irons n
krøllejern
A heated cylindrical device for curling the hair.

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ curlier curliest adj
krøllet
Having curls.

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ curlies n
krøltop
a person or animal with curly hair.

curly bracket curly brackets n
akkolade krøllet parentes tuborg tuborgklamme tuborgparentes
Either { or }, having various uses in math, music, computer programming and chemistry.

curlyhead curlyheads n
krøltop
A person with curly hair.

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ currants n
ribs solbær
The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ currencies n
valuta
Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌɹ.ənt/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪnt/ currenter currentest more current most current adj
aktuel nuværende
Existing or occurring at the moment.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌɹ.ənt/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪnt/ currents n
strøm strømstyrke
(electricity) the amount of electric charge flowing in each unit of time.

current events n
aktuelle begivenheder
Current affairs; those events and issues of interest currently found in the news.

currently /kɝəntli/ /ˈkʌɹəntli/ more currently most currently adv
i øjeblikket
At this moment, at present, now.

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ curricula curriculums n
pensum
(US) The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.

curry powder curry powders n
karry
A mixture of spices, usually including turmeric, commonly used in Asian-style cooking.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ curses n
forbandelse
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
bandeord
A vulgar epithet.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ v
forbande fordømme
(transitive) To place a curse upon (a person or object).
To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

cursed /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] curseder cursedest more cursed most cursed adj
forbandet
Under some divine harm, malady, or other curse.

cursing /ˈkɜːsɪŋ/ /ˈkɝsɪŋ/ cursings n
banderi
The act of one who curses.

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜːsə] [ˈkʰɜ˞sə˞] cursors n
markør musepil pil
(GUI) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
(computing) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar and sometimes called a caret, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɜːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ /ˈkɵːs.ɹi/ more cursory most cursory adj
kursorisk overfladisk
Hasty or superficial.

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
forkorte
(transitive) To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.
begrænse
(transitive, figuratively) To limit or restrict, keep in check.

curtain /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɜːtn̩/ [ˈkʰɜɹʔn̩] curtains n
gardin
A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
tæppe
A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ curtseys curtsies n
kniks nej nejning
A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees to lower her body in deference.

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
neje
To make a curtsey.

curvaceous /-ʃəs/ /kɚˈveɪ.ʃɪs/ more curvaceous most curvaceous adj
yppig
(of a, woman) Having shapely and voluptuous curves; curvy.

curve /kɚv/ /kɜːv/ [ˈkʰɚv] [ˈkʰɜːv] curves n
kurve
A gentle bend, such as in a road.
A simple figure containing no straight portions and no angles; a curved line.
(geometry) A one-dimensional figure of non-zero length; the graph of a continuous map from a one-dimensional space.
kurver
A grading system based on the scale of performance of a group used to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ cushions n
pude hynde
A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.
bande
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back.
Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
polstre
To furnish with cushions.
afbøde
To absorb or deaden the impact of.

cusk cusks n
brosme
A marine cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.

cuss /kʌs/ v
bande
(chiefly, US, colloquial) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

custodian /kəˈstoʊdiən/ custodians n
formynder værge
A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ custodies n
forældremyndighed
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
varetægt
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ customs n
sædvane skik
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
hævd
(legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.

custom house custom houses n
told
An official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ customers n
kunde
A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

customer care n
kundepleje

customer service n
kundeservice
The act of providing services to customers before, during and after a purchase.
A department that provides services to existing customers.

customer support n
kundeservice
Provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase.

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
skræddersy specialbygge
To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ customs n
told
(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

customs union customs unions n
told-forening toldunion
A type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff.

customs value n
toldværdi
the value of an item going through customs, as used to determine the duties levied

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ more cut most cut adj
skære
(participial adjective) Having been cut.
slebet
(of a gem) Carved into a shape; not raw.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ cuts n
hug
The act of cutting.
snit
The result of cutting.
skramme snitsår
An opening resulting from cutting; an incision or wound.
hug aftagning
(card games) The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
snit mode
The manner or style in which a garment or an article of clothing is fashioned.
stykke udskæring
A slab or slice, especially of meat.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ v
skære snitte
To perform an incision on, for example with a knife.
slibe tilhugge tilskære
To form or shape by cutting.
udskære
To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
pjække
To abridge or shorten a work; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.
udelukke
To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
snyde
(transitive, computing) To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
krydse skære
(intransitive) To intersect or cross in such a way as to divide in half or nearly so.
snitte
(transitive, cricket) To make the ball spin sideways by running one's fingers down the side of the ball while bowling it.
skære beskære nedsætte udelukke
(transitive, slang) To make, to negotiate, to conclude.

cut out more cut out most cut out adj
egne egne sig være skabt til
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.

cut scene cut scenes n
film filmsekvens
(video games) A typically non-interactive portion of cinematic narrative shown during a video game to advance the story. Cut scenes may be presented with full motion video or may be done with the game engine, in which case they may allow some interactivity.

cut ties v
bryde med

cutaway /ˈkʌtəweɪ/ cutaways n
fraklip klip
(television) The interruption of a continuously filmed action by inserting a view of something else.

cute /kjuːt/ cuter cutest adj
sød nuttet
Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.

cutler cutlers n
knivsmed
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery.

cutlery /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ cutleries n
bestik
A collective ensemble of eating and serving utensils such as knives, forks and spoons.

cutlet cutlets n
kotelet schnitzel
A thin slice of meat, usually fried.
kotelet
A chop, a specific piece of meat (especially pork, chicken, or beef) cut from the side of an animal.

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ cutters n
cutter
A person or device that cuts (in various senses).
(informal) A person who practices self-injury by making cuts in the flesh.
kutter
(nautical) A single-masted, fore-and-aft rigged, sailing vessel with at least two headsails, and a mast set further aft than that of a sloop.
chalup
(nautical) A ship's boat, used for transport ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore.

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ cuttings n
beskæring
(countable, uncountable) The action of the verb to cut.
stikling
(countable, horticulture) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
udklip
(countable) A newspaper clipping.

cutting edge cutting edges n
æg
The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
forkant første klasse
(idiomatic, by extension, often with "on the") The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] cuttlefish cuttlefishes n
blæksprutte
any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ cyanides n
cyanid
(inorganic compound, organic compound, countable) Any compound containing the -C≡N group or the CN− anion.

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ cyanoses n
cyanose
(pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

cyberbullying n
cyberchikane digital mobning
Acts in cyberspace intended to make life unpleasant for another person.

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
kybernetik
The theory/science of communication and control in living organisms or machines.

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
cybersikkerhed
Security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare or cyberterrorism.

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.boɹɡ/ /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ [ˈsaɪ.bo̞ɹɡ] cyborgs n
cyborg
(scifi) A being which is part machine and part organic.

cyclamen cyclamens n
alpeviol
Any of various flowering plants, of the genus Cyclamen, widely cultivated as a houseplant, having decorative leaves and solitary flowers.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] cycles n
cyklus kredsløb
A complete rotation of anything.
(vaske)-program
A programme on a washing machine, dishwasher, or other such device.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] v
cykle køre på cykel
To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.
slukke for slå fra slå til tænde for
(electronics) To turn power off and back on

cycle of fifths cycles of fifths n
kvintcirkel
(music, _, theory) A sequence of bass notes at intervals of one perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In twelve-tone equal temperament the sequence repeats every twelve tones, forming a cycle.

cycle rickshaw cycle rickshaws n
cykelrickshaw velorickshaw
A rickshaw, mostly used as taxi, with two wheels in the back for the carriage and one wheel for steering in the front (or sometimes vice versa), propelled by the action of a driver’s feet upon pedals.

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ more cyclic most cyclic adj
cyklisk
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ cyclings n
cykling
(uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ cyclists n
cyklist
A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ cyclones n
cyklon
(broadly) Any weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure.
(specifically) Such a weather phenomenon occurring in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean

cyclops /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ cyclopes cyclops cyclopses n
kyklop
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.

cyclothymia cyclothymias n
cyklotymi
(medicine) A chronic mental disturbance characterized by mood swings and depression.

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/ cygnets n
svaneunge
The young of a swan.

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] cylinders n
cylinder
(geometry) A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
(geometry) A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.
Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.
A cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine.
The part of a revolver that contains chambers for the cartridges.

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ more cylindrical most cylindrical adj
cylindrisk
Shaped like a cylinder.

cyme /saɪm/ cymes n
kvast
(botany) A flattish or convex flower cluster, of the centrifugal or determinate type, on which each axis terminates with a flower which blooms before the flowers below it. Contrast raceme.

cymose more cymose most cymose adj
cymøs kvastagtig
(botany) having a cyme, a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side.

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ more cynic most cynic adj
kyniker
cynical (in all senses)
(not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ more cynical most cynical adj
kynisk
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ cynicisms n
kynisme
(countable) A scornfully pessimistic comment or act.

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ cynophobias n
kynofobi
An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.

cyst /sɪst/ cysts n
cyste
A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.

cysteine /ˈsɪs.tɪ.iːn/ cysteines n
cystein
(amino acid) A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

cytoskeleton cytoskeleta cytoskeletons n
cytoskelet

dacha /ˈdæt͡ʃə/ dachas dachi n
datja
A Russian villa or summer house in the countryside.

dachshund /ˈdæk.sənd/ /ˈdæksˌhʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.h(a)ʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.ənd/ /ˈdɑk.sənd/ /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ dachshunde dachshunds n
gravhund
A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ dacites n
dacit
(geology) An igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content.

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ dactyls n
daktyl
A metrical foot of three syllables (— ⏑ ⏑), one long followed by two short, or one accented followed by two unaccented.

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ more dactylic most dactylic adj
daktylisk

dadbod dadbods n
farkrop
(slang) The slighty paunchy body type characteristic of a father; a man who has this type of body.

daddy /ˈdædi/ daddies n
farmand
(slang, obsolete) The person who gives away the bride at a wedding, in the absence of her actual father.

daddy long-legs spider daddy long-legs spiders n
mejeredderkop
Any of the true spiders of the family Pholcidae: small spiders with long legs.

daddy longlegs /ˈdædɪ ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)lɛɡz/ daddy longlegs daddy longlegses n
mejer
(Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US) Any (non-spider) arachnid of the order Opiliones, mostly with long thin legs; the harvestman.

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ daffodils n
påskelilje
(countable) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales.

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ dafter daftest adj
dum latterlig åndssvag
(chiefly, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, informal) Foolish, silly, stupid.

dagger /ˈdæɡə/ /ˈdæɡəɹ/ daggers n
dolk
(weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)oʊˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)əˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.(ɪ.)əʊˌtaɪp/ daguerreotypes n
daguerreotypi
An early type of photograph created by exposing a silver surface which has previously been exposed to either iodine vapor or iodine and bromine vapors; such a photograph.

daguerreotypist daguerreotypists n
daguerreotypist
A person who makes daguerreotypes.

daguerreotypy n
daguerreotypi
(historical) The art or technique of producing daguerreotypes.

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ dahlias n
dahlia georgine
Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico.

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ daikon daikons n
Japan-Ræddike Kinaradisen
An East Asian cultivar or subspecies of garden radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, syn. Raphanus sativus) bearing a large, white, carrot-shaped taproot consumed throughout East and South Asia but grown in North America primarily as a fallow crop for its fast-growing leaves (used as animal fodder) and as a soil ripper.

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
daglig
That occurs every day, or at least every working day.

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
dagligt
quotidianly, every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ dailies n
dagblad
A newspaper that is published every day.

daily life daily lives n
dagligliv hverdagsliv
The activities that make up a person's normal (everyday) life, as contrasted with unusual or once-in-a-lifetime events.

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ daintier daintiest adj
laekkeri
Elegant; delicately small and pretty.

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ dairies n
mejeri
A place, often on a farm, where milk is processed and turned into products such as butter and cheese.
mejeriprodukter mælkeprodukter
(uncountable) (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk.

dairy cow dairy cows n
malkeko
Any breed of cow bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made; an individual cattle beast of such a breed; especially, a female cow who has calved and lactated.

dairy farmer dairy farmers n
mælkebonde mælkeproducent
(agriculture) A farmer who keeps a herd of dairy cows for the production of milk.

dairy product dairy products n
mælkeprodukt mejeriprodukt
Any foodstuff made from milk, such as cheese or yogurt.

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ daises n
podium
A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from. [from c. 1800.]

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ daisies n
tusindfryd
The wild flowering plant Bellis perennis of the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals

dale /deɪl/ dales n
dal
(mainly, Britain, slightly dated outside Yorkshire etc.) A valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.

dam /dæm/ dams n
dæmning
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ damages n
skade beskadigelse
Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.
skade
(slang) Cost or expense.

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ v
beskadige gøre skade på tilføje skade
(transitive) To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
skadeserstatning
(legal) The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ damasks n
damask
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adv
forbandet hulens pokkers
(sometimes, vulgar) Very; extremely.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] interjection
hulens pokkers sørens
(sometimes, vulgar) Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt or surprise, etc. See also dammit.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] v
forbande fordømme
To condemn; to declare guilty; to doom; to adjudge to punishment.

damp /dæmp/ damper dampest adj
fugtig
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

damp squib damp squibs n
fuser
(literally) A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly.

damsel /ˈdæm.zəl/ [ˈdɛəm.zɫ̩] [ˈdɛːm.zɫ̩] damsels n
ungmo
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ damselflies n
vandnymfe
Any of various insects of the suborder Zygoptera that have long slender bodies, and are similar to dragonflies but having wings folded when at rest.

damson /ˈdæmzən/ damsons n
kræge
The edible fruit of this tree.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deən(t)s] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛən(t)s] [ɖɑːns] dances n
dans
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deən(t)s] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛən(t)s] [ɖɑːns] v
danse
(intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

dance floor dance floors n
dansegulv
A large floor, usually made of hardwood, used primarily for dancing.

dance to someone's tune v
danse efter nogens pibe
To do what someone demands or expects, do as told, defer to someone's wishes or demands, do someone's bidding.

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ dancers n
danser danserinde danserske
(dance) A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/ [deənsɪŋ] [dɛənsɪŋ] dancings n
dans
The activity of taking part in a dance.

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ adj
løvetand mælkebøtte
Of a yellow colour, like that of the flower.

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ dandelions n
mælkebøtte løvetand
(countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

dandruff /ˈdændɹəf/ /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ dandruffs n
skæl
scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis

dandy /ˈdæn.di/ dandier dandiest adj
lapset
Like a dandy, foppish.
glimrende storartet
Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.

dandy /ˈdæn.di/ dandies n
laps modeherre
A man very concerned about his physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ dangers n
fare
Exposure to likely harm; peril.
An instance or cause of likely harm.

danger signal danger signals n
stopsignal
(rail) A signal set at danger and showing a red light or other stop indication, which a train driver must not pass until it changes or until manually cleared past the signal by a dispatcher.
faresignal
(also figurative) An indication that a potentially bad or dangerous situation could develop.

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ more dangerous most dangerous adj
farlig
Full of danger.
Causing danger; ready to do harm or injury.

danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ danishes n
wienerbrød
Danish pastry, light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruit or cheese.

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ danses macabres n
danse macabre dødsdans
(arts) A conventional subject in art, literature and drama, or a particular work in that style, in which death (in the form of a putrid corpse, skeleton, the Grim Reaper, etc) is shown leading people to the grave.

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
vove turde
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darker darkest adj
mørk
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
dunkel hemmelighedsfuld
Marked by or conducted with secrecy: hidden, secret; clandestine, surreptitious.
mørk skummel
Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malevolent, malign.

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darks n
mørke
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
uvidenhed
(uncountable) Ignorance.
mørke skumring
(uncountable) Nightfall.

dark chocolate dark chocolates n
mørk chokolade
(countable) A serving or a variety of this chocolate.

dark energy n
mørk energi
(astronomy, astrophysics) A hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space (and time) and has anti-gravitational properties: it represents a possible mechanism for the cosmological constant, and thus is one of the possible explanations for the current accelerating rate of expansion of the universe; and it is estimated to account for about 74% of the mass-energy of the universe.

dark figure dark figures n
mørketal
(criminology, statistics) The estimated number of unreported criminal cases.

dark matter n
mørkt stof mørk materie
(astronomy, astrophysics, broadly) Matter which cannot be detected by its radiation but whose presence is inferred from gravitational effects.

dark-skinned more dark-skinned most dark-skinned adj
mørklødet
Having a relatively dark skin.

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
formørke
(transitive) To make dark or darker by reducing light.

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ darknesses n
mørke
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
(uncountable) Gloom; gloominess; depression.

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ darlings n
elskede
A person who is dear to one.

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ darnels n
giftig rajgræs
A species of ryegrass, Lolium temulentum, often found in wheat fields and often host to a fungus intoxicating to humans and animals.

darning needle darning needles n
stoppenål
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A needle used for darning.

dash /dæʃ/ dashes n
tankestreg
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ dashboards n
instrumentbræt
(historical) An upturned screen of wood or leather placed on the front of a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or other vehicle that protected the driver from mud, debris, water and snow thrown up by the horse's hooves.
forskærm
(Internet) The personalized feed of a user of a website, consisting of recent updates of pages the user has used or followed.

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ dashcams n
dashcam
(automotive) A digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle to record occurrences in the vicinity, such as traffic accidents that the vehicle has been involved in, to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions, insurance claims, etc.

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ more dashing most dashing adj
flot
Spirited, audacious and full of high spirits.
elegant
Chic, fashionable.

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæ.ɾə] n
data
(collectively, uncountable) Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.

data centre data centres n
datacenter edb-central

data point data points n
datapunkt
A mark on a graph or chart corresponding to a piece of data.
(by extension) The datum that the mark represents; a single piece of information.

data processing n
databehandling
Any of many techniques in which data is retrieved, stored, classified, manipulated, transmitted and/or reported in such a way as to generate information; especially such processing using computers.

data set data sets n
datasæt
(statistics) A set of data to be analyzed.

data structure data structures n
datastruktur
(computer science) Any form of storing and organizing data in a computer so that it can be accessed efficiently.

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ databases n
database databank
(general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
database
(computing, loosely, metonymically) A software program (application) for storing, retrieving and manipulating such a structured data set.

date /deɪt/ dates n
daddel
The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
dato datering
The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
dato tidspunkt ledsager
A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
tidspunkt dato
A point in time.
stævnemøde date
A pre-arranged meeting.
ledsager
One's companion for social activities or occasions, especially a romantic partner.
date stævnemøde rendezvous
A romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover, or the person so met.

date /deɪt/ v
datere
(transitive) To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
datere tidsbestemme tidsfæste
(transitive) To determine the age of something.
gå ud med komme sammen med
(transitive) To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.

date of birth dates of birth dates of births n
fødselsdato
The date and year on which something or someone was born.

date palm date palms n
daddelpalme
A palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, whose fruit is the date.

date with destiny dates with destiny n
skæbnemøde
(idiomatic) An inevitable future event or anticipated occurrence, especially in the form of an encounter which is likely to be momentous.

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ more dated most dated adj
dateret forældet ugyldig
Marked with a date.
anakronistisk
Anachronistic; being obviously inappropriate for its present context.
udgået umoderne
No longer fashionable.
forældet ugyldig
(obsolete) Alotted a span of days.

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
dativ
(grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

dauber /ˈdɔːbə(ɹ)/ daubers n
klatmaler
(derogatory) One who, or that which, daubs; especially, a coarse, unskillful painter.

daughter /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] daughters daughtren n
datter
One’s female offspring.

daughter nuclide daughter nuclides n
datterkerne
(physics) a nuclide (often one of several) that is the product of the radioactive decay of a specific parent nuclide

daughter-in-law /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ daughter-in-laws daughters-in-law n
svigerdatter
The wife of one's child.

daughterly more daughterly most daughterly adj
datterlig
Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ /ˈdævət/ davits n
david
(nautical, construction) A crane, often working in pairs and usually made of steel, used to lower things over an edge of a long drop off, such as lowering a maintenance trapeze down a building or launching a lifeboat over the side of a ship.

dawdle /ˈdɑdl̩/ /ˈdɔdl̩/ /ˈdɔːdl̩/ v
dovne snøle
(transitive) Chiefly followed by away: to spend (time) without haste or purpose. [from late 18th c.]
To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time. [from mid 17th c. (probably dialectal); in general use from late 18th c.]
daske drive
To move or walk lackadaisically.

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ dawns n
daggry
(uncountable) The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.
(uncountable) The time when the sun rises.
solopgang
(countable) The rising of the sun.

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
daggry
(intransitive, figurative) To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.

day /deɪ/ /dæɪ/ days n
dag døgn
(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
A period of time between two set times which mark the beginning and the end of day in a calendar, such as from midnight to the following midnight or (Judaism) from nightfall to the following nightfall.
The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
A period of contention of a day or less.
A period of confusion of a day or more.

day after day adv
dag efter dag
(idiomatic) For an indefinite number of days.

day after tomorrow adv
overmorgen
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day and night adv
dag og nat
All the time; round the clock; unceasingly.

day before yesterday adv
i forgårs
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day before yesterday n
forgårs
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day in, day out adv
dag efter dag dag ind og dag ud dag ud og dag ind
(idiomatic) Every day; daily; constantly or continuously (especially, of something that has become routine or monotonous).

day off days off n
fridag
A day of vacation; a day when one does not go to work, school, etc.

day trip day trips n
dagstur
An excursion that lasts most of the day.

daybook /ˈdeɪˌbʊk/ daybooks n
kassejournal
(bookkeeping) An accounting journal.

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ daybreaks n
daggry
Dawn.

daycare /ˈdeɪkeə(ɹ)/ daycares n
dagpleje
Daytime supervision, usually of children.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] daydreams n
dagdrøm
A spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
dagdrømme
(intransitive) To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmɚ/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːmɚ] daydreamers n
dagdrømmer drømmer
One who daydreams.

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ daylights n
dagslys
The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
dag
The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
lys
Exposure to public scrutiny.
dagslys lys
A clear, open space.

daylight saving time daylight saving times n
sommertid
The practice in some places of adjusting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall, usually by one hour, so that the adjustment causes the time to coincide with the greatest period of illumination by the sun over the course of the day.

days /ˈdeɪz/ adv
om dagen
During the day.

days /ˈdeɪz/ n
dage
Life.

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ adj
dagtid
Pertaining to daytime; appropriate to the day.

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ daytimes n
dagtid
The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.

daze /deɪz/ v
bedøve
(transitive) To stun or stupefy, for example with bright light, with a blow, with cold, or with fear.

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
af- de-
reversal, undoing

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ deacons n
diakon
(Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
(Orthodoxy, Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ deader deadest adj
død
(, usually, not comparable) No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.)
(hyperbole) Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
(not comparable) No longer used or required.
(not comparable, sports) Not in play.
(rare, especially, religion, often with "to") Indifferent to; having no obligation toward; no longer subject to or ruled by (sin, guilt, pleasure, etc).

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adv
direkte lige
(degree, informal, colloquial) Exactly.
død
(degree, informal, colloquial) Very, absolutely, extremely.

dead as a doorknob adj
død som en sild
(simile) Entirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.

dead as a doornail adj
stendød død som en sild
(simile) Unquestionably dead. Used for both inanimate objects and once living beings.

dead ball dead balls n
død bold
(ball games) The ball when dead and out of play.

dead end dead ends n
blindgyde blind vej blindgade
(idiomatic) A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.
blindgyde blindspor
(figurative) A position that offers no hope of change or progress.

dead fish dead fish dead fishes n
søstjerne
(slang) A sexual partner who lies flat and unresponsive during sex.

dead ice n
dødis
Former glacier ice that is no longer connected to the active glacier, therefore not moving, and becoming covered with sediments.

dead link dead links n
dødt link
(Internet) An HTML hypertext link that points to a webpage or website that is permanently unavailable.

dead load dead loads n
egenvægt
(construction) The weight of a structure itself, including the weight of fixtures or equipment permanently attached to it.

dead man's switch dead man's switches n
dødemandsknap
A switch that automatically triggers an action (for instance, to stop a machine or vehicle) if a specified input from the operator is not made or is altered.

dead weight dead weights n
dødvægt
(rail) The total (unpowered) weight of a train to be propelled (or hauled) by the locomotive; another locomotive being hauled dead as part of the train is a dead weight.

deadlift deadlifts n
dødløft
(weightlifting) A weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position.

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ deadlines n
afleveringsfrist deadline frist
A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

deadly nightshade deadly nightshades n
galnebær
The plant Atropa belladonna, a perennial shrub of the nightshade family that contains high concentrations of the alkaloid atropine which can be deadly if taken in excess.

deadly sin deadly sins n
dødssynd
Any of the seven deadly sins: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ more deadpan most deadpan adj
gravalvorlig udtryksløs
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
udtryksløs
Having such a face or look.

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ more deadpan most deadpan adv
udtryksløs
In a deadpan manner.

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ deafer deafest adj
døv
Unable to hear, or only partially able to hear.

deaf-mute adj
døvstum
(now, offensive) Unable to hear or speak.

deafblindness /ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs/ n
døvblindhed
The medical condition of being both deaf and blind.

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ more deafening most deafening adj
øredøvende
Loud enough to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ deafnesses n
døvhed
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.

deal with v
forlige sig leve med
(transitive) To confront or overcome any difficulties presented by.

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ dealers n
forhandler
One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.
børshandler fondshandler
A particular type of stock broker or trader.
kortgiver
The person who deals the cards in a card game.

dean /diːn/ [diːn] [dĩːn] deans n
dekan
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
domprovst
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.

deanery /ˈdiː.nə.ɹi/ deaneries n
provsteembede
The position held by a dean.
provstebolig
The house in which a dean lives.
provsti
The group of parishes for which a rural dean has responsibility.

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ dearer dearest more dear most dear adj
kære kær
Loved; lovable.
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
dyrebar
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ deaths n
død
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
Execution (in the judicial sense).
(figuratively, especially followed by of-phrase) A cause of great stress, exhaustion, embarrassment, or another negative condition (for someone).
(preceded by the) The collapse or end of something.
(figurative) Spiritual lifelessness.
Døden død
(often, capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

death camp death camps n
dødslejr udryddelseslejr
A facility built during the Holocaust by the Nazis to kill especially the Jewish people through gassing.

death cap death caps n
grøn fluesvamp
The deadly poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides.

death certificate death certificates n
dødsattest
A document issued by a medical practitioner, or by a registrar, certifying the date, location and cause of a person's death as later entered in an official register of deaths.

death march death marches n
dødsmarch
A forced movement of people, on foot, in such circumstances that many die during the journey.

death metal n
dødsmetal
(music) A subgenre of heavy metal typically employing moderate to fast tempos, heavily distorted guitars, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often having violent or dark lyrics.

death penalty death penalties n
dødsstraf
(legal) A punishment in which the offender is put to death by the state.

death rate death rates n
dødelighed dødelighedsprocent dødsrate
The number of deaths per given unit of population over a given period of time.

death row death rows n
dødsgang
The section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death.

death sentence death sentences n
dødsdom
(legal) A decree that someone be put to death as a punishment for a crime; a sentence of execution.

death squad death squads n
dødspatrulje
An armed group that carries out clandestine, extrajudicial killings.

death threat death threats n
dødstrussel
A threat to kill another person or a group of people.

death toll death tolls n
dødstal
The number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident.

death wish death wishes n
dødsønske
(psychology) A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.

deathbed /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ deathbeds n
dødsleje
The bed on which someone dies.

deathtrap /ˈdɛθtɹæp/ deathtraps n
dødsfælde
An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ debates n
debat
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ debits n
debet
In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.

debit card debit cards n
debetkort

debt /dɛt/ debts n
gæld skyldighed
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
gæld
The state or condition of owing something to another.
(finance) Money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another, generally as a result of a loan or other financial transaction.

debt-free adj
gældfri
Free of debt, not owing any money.

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ debtors n
debitor skyldner
(economics) A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.

debunk /diːˈbʊŋk/ /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/ v
afsløre skyde ned
(transitive) To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.

debut /-b(j)ɪu̯/ /deɪˈbjuː/ /də-/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbjuː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdeːbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ debuts n
debut
A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

debut /-b(j)ɪu̯/ /deɪˈbjuː/ /də-/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbjuː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdeːbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
præsentere lancere
(transitive, chiefly, US) to formally introduce, as to the public
debutere
(intransitive) to make one's initial formal appearance

debutant /ˈdeɪbjuːtənt/ /ˈdɛbjuːtənt/ debutants n
debutant
A person (especially a male) who débuts, or appears for the first time.

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ decades n
årti dekade decennium
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ decadences n
dekadence forfald
A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ /dɪˈkæfɪneɪtəd/ adj
koffeinfri
From which caffeine has been removed (e.g. decaffeinated coffee).

decal /dɪˈkæl/ /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ decals n
overføringsbillede
A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface either permanently or temporarily.

decalingual adj
tisproget

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ decalitres n
dekaliter
Ten litres. Symbol: daL

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
dekantere
(transitive) To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ decanters n
karaffel
A vessel for decanting liquor.
A receptacle for decanted liquor, especially a crystal bottle with a stopper.

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ decapitations n
halshugning
Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating.

decare decares n
dekar
A unit of surface area equal to 10 ares (that is, 1,000 square metres, 0.10 hectares, or approximately 0.25 acres)

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ decathletes n
tikæmper
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the decathlon.

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ /dɪˈkæθlɒn/ decathla decathlons n
tikamp
An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ decays n
forfald nedbrydning
The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
forfald svækkelse
A deterioration of condition; loss of status, quality, strength, or fortune.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
brydes ned forfalde henfalde nedbrydes
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
afdød død
No longer alive; dead.

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
bedrage
(transitive) To trick or mislead.

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ more decent most decent adj
anstændig
Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
anstændig pæn
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
Significant; substantial.
anstændig passende sømmelig
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
brugbar
Fair; acceptable; okay.

decentralization /diːˌsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ decentralizations n
decentralisering
The process of decentralizing

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ deceptions n
bedrag
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

dechristianization /diːkɹɪtʃənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ dechristianizations n
afkristning
The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.

deci- /ˈdɛsɪ/ prefix
deci-
A tenth part.

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ decibels n
decibel
A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = ⅒log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
beslutte afgøre
(ambitransitive) to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
afgøre beslutte
(intransitive) to make a judgment, especially after deliberation
få en person til at beslutte sig
(transitive) to cause someone to come to a decision

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
løvfældende
(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ /ˈdɛsˌaɪl/ [ˈdiːsaɪɫ] [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] deciles n
decil
(statistics) Any of the values in a series that divides the distribution of individuals in that series into ten groups of equal frequency.

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ decimals n
decimal
(countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.

decimal number decimal numbers n
decimaltal
(mathematics) A number expressed in the decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
dechifrere afkode
(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ [dɪˈsɪʒn̩] decisions n
beslutning
A choice or judgement.
beslutsomhed
(uncountable) Firmness of conviction.
afgørelse beslutning
(chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.

decision making n
beslutningstagning
The process of reaching a decision.

decisionism /dɪˈsɪʒənɪzəm/ n
decisionisme
The doctrine that moral or legal precepts are the product of decisions made by political or legal bodies

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ more decisionist most decisionist adj
decisionistisk
Of or pertaining to decisionism.

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ decisionists n
decisionist
A proponent of decisionism.

decisionmaker /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/ decisionmakers n
beslutningstager
One who makes important decisions.

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more decisive most decisive adj
afgørende
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
beslutsom
Marked by promptness and decision.

deck /dɛk/ decks n
dæk
Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.

deck chair deck chairs n
liggestol dækstol
A folding chair in which a wooden frame supports a length of canvas; traditionally used on the beach or onboard a liner.

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ declarations n
erklæring
A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, intention, belief, etc.
deklaration
A list of items for various legal purposes, e.g. customs declaration.
The act or process of declaring.
(legal) In common law, the formal document specifying plaintiff's cause of action, including the facts necessary to sustain a proper cause of action, and to advise the defendant of the grounds upon which he is being sued.

declaration of war declarations of war n
krigserklæring
A formal announcement by a country or other body with military capability that it is in a state of war with another such entity.

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
erklære proklamere
(Christianity, particularly Evangelicalism) To state that a thing shall happen or affirm a condition in the hopes of seeing it happen spiritually, in contrast to prayer which takes the form of a request.

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ declensions n
deklination bøjning
(grammar) A way of categorizing nouns, pronouns, or adjectives according to the inflections they receive.

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ declines n
nedgang
forfald
Downward movement, fall.

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
afvise
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
afkode
To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

decommission /diːkəˈmɪʃən/ v
arbejde drift nedlægge tjeneste
To take out of service or to render unusable.

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ decompositions n
forrådnelse nedbrydning opløsning
A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
opløsning
The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.

decontaminate /diːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
desinficere rense
(transitive) To remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe.

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ decorations n
dekoration udsmykning
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] more decorative most decorative adj
dekorativ
That serves to decorate

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ decoys n
lokkemad lokkefugl
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
lokkefugl
A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
lokke
(intransitive) To act as, or use, a decoy.

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
formindske forringe
(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ decrees n
dekret forordning
An edict or law.
dom
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
dekretere bestemme forordne
To command by a decree.

decrypt /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
dekryptere
(transitive) To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ more dedicated most dedicated adj
begejstret dedikeret idealistisk ivrig pligtopfyldende pligttro
Devoted; loyal; conscientious.
beregnet til dedikeret
Used or intended for a particular purpose

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ deductions n
fradrag skattefradrag
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
deduktion
(logic) A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
konklusion
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out

deed /diːd/ deeds n
handling gerning
An action or act; something that is done.
Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.
bedrift dåd
A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.
skøde
(legal) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.

deed /diːd/ v
tilskøde
(real estate, informal) To transfer real property by deed.

deep /diːp/ deeper deepest more deep most deep adj
bred
Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction, especially front-to-back.
dyb
Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
(sports, _, such as, _, soccer, tennis) Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
Voluminous.
dyb bred
(in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
dyb mørk
(cricket, baseball, softball) Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.
(sound, voice) Low in pitch.
(of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.
dyb dybsindig dybttænkende
Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.

deep /diːp/ deeper deepest more deep most deep adv
dybt
(also deeply) In large volume.

deep /diːp/ deeps n
dyb
(literary, with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.
(with "the") The sea, the ocean.

deep down adv
dybest set i bund og grund inderst inde
(idiomatic) Fundamentally; in essence; in reality

deep sea deep seas n
dybhav
(sport fishing) open sea (part of the sea out of sight of land)

deep-fry v
fritere
(transitive) To cook (food) by deep-frying.

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ deer deers n
hjort
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla.

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ defamations n
bagvaskelse
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ defaults n
standard
(electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ defeats n
tab usejr
nederlag
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
besejre overvinde
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ defeatisms n
defaitisme
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ more defeatist most defeatist adj
defaitistisk
of, or relating to defeatism

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ defeatists n
defaitist
someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
defækere

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ more defective most defective adj
defekt fejlbehæftet
Having one or more defects.
ufuldstændig
(grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ defectors n
afhopper
One who defects.

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
forsvare
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ defendants n
indstævnte
(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ defenders n
forsvarer forsvar
Someone who defends people or property.
(sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.
(law, rare) A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).
(Scots law) A defendant in a civil action.

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdiː-/ defenestrations n
defenestrering vinduesudsmidning
The act of throwing something or someone out of a window. [from c. 17th c.]

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ defenses n
forsvar
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).

defensible /dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bəl/ [dɪˈfen.sɪ.bɫ] [dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bɫ] more defensible most defensible adj
forsvarlig som kan forsvares
(of an installation, etc.) Capable of being defended against armed attack.
(of an argument, etc.) Capable of being justified.

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ deferences n
ærbødighed
Great respect.

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ more defiant most defiant adj
trodsig
Defying.

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ defibrillators n
hjertestarter
(cardiology) An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ deficiencies n
mangel utilstrækkelighed
(uncountable) Inadequacy or incompleteness.

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ more deficient most deficient adj
mangelfuld
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

definability /dɪˌfaɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
definerbarhed
The quality of being definable.

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definere
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

definite integral definite integrals n
bestemt integral
(mathematics) The integral of a function between an upper and lower limit

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] definitions n
definition
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
A product of defining.
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
opløsning opløsningsevne
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
gengivelse
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

definitional [ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ] adj
definitorisk

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv] definitives n
dagligmærke
(philately) an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand

deflower /diˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
deflorere
(transitive) To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
afskove rydde for skov
(transitive) To clear (an area) of forest.

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ deforestations n
afskovning
The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.

deform /dəˈfɔɹm/ /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformere
To change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give (something) an abnormal or unusual shape.
(engineering, physics) To alter the shape of (something) by applying a force or stress.
(intransitive) To become changed in shape or misshapen.

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɚˈmeɪʃn̩/ deformations n
deformering misdannelse
The act of deforming, or state of being deformed.

deformity /dɪˈfɔɹməti/ /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/ deformities n
deformitet misdannelse vanskabthed
The state of being deformed.

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
afrime
(transitive) To remove frost from.

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ v
demontere
(transitive) To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb).

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
trodse
(transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
(transitive) To refuse to obey.
lade hånt om trodse
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

degenerate /dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəɹɪt/ more degenerate most degenerate adj
degenereret
(of qualities) Having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal, coherent, balanced and desirable to undesirable and typically abnormal.
(of a human or system) Having lost good or desirable qualities.
(physics) Having the same quantum energy level.

degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ degenerations n
degeneration forfald
(uncountable, countable) The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.
degeneration
(uncountable) That condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become either diminished or perverted; a substitution of a lower for a higher form of structure.
(uncountable) Gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants or any particular organ or organs; hereditary degradation of type.

degradation /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ degradations n
degradering
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
fald
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.

degrading /dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/ more degrading most degrading adj
nedværdigende
Causing or likely to cause someone to feel degraded.

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ degrees n
grad
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.) [from 14th c.]
(geometry) A unit of measurement of angle equal to 1⁄360 of a circle's circumference. [from 14th c.]
(physics) A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit. [from 18th c.]
(algebra) The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial. [from 18th c.]
The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent. [from 14th c.]
valens grad
(graph theory) The number of edges that a vertex takes part in; a valency.

degree Celsius degrees Celsius n
grad Celsius
A metric unit of temperature, a derived unit of the International System of Units. Symbol: °C

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ dehumanizations n
dehumanisering
The act or process of dehumanizing.

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
dehumanisere
(transitive) To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize.

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
dehydrere
(transitive) To remove water from; to dry up.
(intransitive) To lose water from one's body; to become dehydrated.

deice /diːˈaɪs/ v
afise afisning
(transitive) To remove the ice from something.

deification deifications n
forgudelse
The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
forgude guddommeliggøre
(transitive) To make into a god.

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ deisms n
deisme
A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.

deity /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/ [ˈdeɪ̯-] [ˈdeɪ̯.ə.ɾi] [ˈdi.ə.ɾi] deities n
deitet guddom

deject /dɪˈdʒɛkt/ v
gøre modløs gøre nedtrykt
(transitive) Make sad or dispirited.

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ more dejected most dejected adj
nedslået modløs nedtrykt
Sad and dispirited.

dejection /dəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ dejections n
modløshed nedtrykthed
A state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues.

deke /diːk/ dekes n
finte finter
(ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
forsinke udsætte opsætte
(ambitransitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.

delectation /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪlɛkˈteɪʃən/ delectations n
fornøjelse glæde
great pleasure; delight.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ delegates n
befuldmægtiget delegeret repræsentant
A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
(US) An appointed representative in some legislative bodies.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegere betro overdrage uddelegere
(transitive) To commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate.
(computing, Internet, transitive) (of a subdomain) To give away authority over a subdomain; to allow someone else to create sub-subdomains of a subdomain of one's own.

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ delegations n
delegation
A group of delegates.
(legal) The act whereby or constellation in which the performance of an obligation (owed to an obligee, presuming its validity; irrespective of the obligation as the target of the delegation, rarely called delegatary) is assigned by its debtor (delegator, obligor) to and towards another party (delegatee, delegate)

deli /ˈdɛli/ delis n
delikatessebutik delikatesseforretning
(informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving.

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ more deliberate most deliberate adj
bevidst forsætlig overlagt
Done on purpose; intentional.
gennemtænkt velovervejet
Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.
langsom rolig sindig
Not hasty or sudden; slow.

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
overveje
(transitive) To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

deliberately /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ more deliberately most deliberately adv
bevidst med vilje
Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
langsomt roligt sindigt
Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

deliberation /dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ deliberations n
drøftelse overvejelse rådslagning
The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ delicacies n
delikatesse sarthed
The quality of being delicate.
delikatesse lækkerbisken
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
skrøbelighed
Refinement in taste or discrimination.

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ delicatessens n
delikatessebutik delikatesseforretning
A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving.

delicious /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ more delicious most delicious adj
lækker velsmagende delikat herlig liflig smagfuld
(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

delimit /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ v
afgrænse
(transitive) To mark or fix the limits of.

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ more delinquent most delinquent adj
bagud med betaling i restance
Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
pligtforsømmende
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ deliria deliriums n
delirium
(symptom) A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
befri udfri
To set free from restraint or danger.
barsle nedkomme
To give birth to.
To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.
forløse tage imod
(formal, with "of") To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child).
levere aflevere indlevere ombære omdele overbringe
To bring or transport something to its destination.
overgive udlevere
To hand over or surrender (someone or something) to another.
holde
To express in words or vocalizations, declare, utter, or vocalize.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ deliveries n
leverance levering indlevering udlevering
The act of conveying something.
leverance levering
The item which has been conveyed.
nedkomst
The act of giving birth
aflevering kast
(baseball) A pitching motion.
(baseball) A thrown pitch.
foredrag fremførelse
The manner of speaking.
udlevering
(medicine) The administration of a drug.

delivery room delivery rooms n
fødestue
(medicine) An operating theatre or similar room in a hospital or other medical facility, furnished with suitable equipment and staffed by physicians, surgeons, or other medical workers, for the purpose of assisting mothers with the births of their babies.

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] deltas n
delta
The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
(mathematics, physics, engineering) The symbol Δ; A change in a quantity, likely from "d" for "difference".

deluded /dɪˈluːdɪd/ more deluded most deluded adj
vildledt
Being affected by delusions.

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ deluges n
overflod
An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ delusions n
indbildning
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
vrangforestilling
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.

delve /dɛlv/ v
grave
(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.
dykke ned i
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

demagogic more demagogic most demagogic adj
demagogisk
Of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue.

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ demagogues n
demagog folkeforfører
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
demagog
(historical) A leader of the people.

demagogy demagogies n
demagogi
demagogism

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ demands n
efterspørgsel
The desire to purchase goods and services.
(economics) The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.
krav
An order.

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
kræve forlange
To request forcefully.

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ demarcations n
afgrænsning grænsedragning
The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.
demarkationslinje
A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.
faggrænse grænse
Any strictly defined separation.

dematerialize /ˌdi.məˈtɪɹ.i.ə.laɪz/ /ˌdiː.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə.laɪz/ v
dematerialisere
(transitive) To cause something to disappear by making it immaterial.

demeanor /dɪˈminɚ/ /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ demeanors n
opførsel optræden
(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ more demented most demented adj
afsindig vanvittig
Insane; mentally ill.
dement
Having dementia.

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ dementiae dementias n
demens
(pathology) A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.

demerit point demerit points n
klip klip i kørekortet
(legal) A point subtracted from a person's driver's license upon conviction of a driving offense, the accumulation of which may lead to additional penalties and/or loss of driving privileges.

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ demigods n
halvgud
(mythology) A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ demijohns n
vinballong
A large bottle with a short neck, sometimes with two small handles at the neck, sometimes encased in wickerwork.

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
afmilitarisere
To remove troops from an area.

demiurge /ˈdiː-/ /ˈdɛ.miˌɚd͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.ɜːdʒ/ demiurges n
demiurg
(Platonic, _, philosophy) The (usually benevolent) being that created the universe out of primal matter.

demo- prefix
demo-
people

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
demobilisere
To release someone from military duty, especially after a war.
To disband troops, or remove them from a war footing.

democracy /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ democracies n
demokrati
(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
(countable, government) A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ democrats n
demokrat
A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).

democratic /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more democratic most democratic adj
demokratisk
Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

democratic socialism democratic socialisms n
demokratisk socialisme
Any form of socialism based on democratic principles and institutions.

democratization democratizations n
demokratisering
The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
demokratisere
(narrowly) To make democratic.

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ demographers n
demograf
A person who studies demography.

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ more demographic most demographic adj
demografisk
Of or pertaining to demography.

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ demographies n
demografi
The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
demolere rive ned sløjfe
To devour; to eat up

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.n̩] demolitions n
demolering nedrivning
The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ demons n
dæmon
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ demonologies n
dæmonologi
The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.

demonstrably more demonstrably most demonstrably adv
bevislig bevisligt
In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved.

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
demonstrere
(transitive) to show how to use (something).
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
(intransitive) to participate in or organize a demonstration.

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ demonstrations n
demonstration
The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
An event at which something will be demonstrated.
A public display of group opinion, such as a protest march.

demonstrative /dəˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪv/ more demonstrative most demonstrative adj
demonstrativ
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
demoralisere
To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

demure /dəˈmjɔː/ /dəˈmjʉə/ /dəˈmjʊə/ /dɪˈmjɔɹ/ /dɪˈmjɵː/ /dɪˈmjʊə(r)/ /dɪˈmjʊə/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ demurer demurest adj
dydig knibsk ærbar
(chiefly, of a woman) Modest, quiet, reserved, or serious.

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ dens n
hule hummer hybel værelse
A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
hule
A group of Cub Scouts of the same age who work on projects together.

denationalize /diːˈnæʃ(ə)nəlaɪz/ v
denationalisere
(transitive) To transfer the control and ownership of an industry from government to private hands; to privatize.

denature /diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/ /diːˈneɪtʃə(ɹ)/ v
denaturere
(transitive) To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person).

denazification denazifications n
afnazificering denazificering
The process of the removal of Nazis from public office and positions of responsibility in Germany and Austria after World War II.

dendrochronology n
dendrokronologi træringskronologi
(biology, archaeology) The science that uses the spacing between the annual growth rings of trees to date their exact year of formation.

dendrologist /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒɪst/ dendrologists n
dendrolog

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrologi
the study of trees and other woody plants

denier /dɪˈnaɪə(ɹ)/ deniers n
benægter
One who denies the existence of something.

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ denominations n
benævnelse
(uncountable) The act of naming or designating.
kategori klasse
(countable) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals.
sekt trossamfund
(countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.
pålydende
(countable) A unit in a series of units of weight, money, etc.

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ denominators n
nævner
(arithmetic) The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ /dəˈnaʊns/ v
bekendtgøre
(transitive, obsolete) To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.
beskylde
(transitive) To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.
anklage
(transitive) To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.
opsige
(transitive) To announce the termination of; especially a treaty or armistice.

dense /dɛns/ denser densest adj
tæt kompakt
Having relatively high density.
tæt
Compact; crowded together.
Thick; difficult to penetrate.
(mathematics, topology) Being a subset of a topological space that approximates the space well. See the Wikipedia article on dense sets for a mathematical definition.

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] densities n
massefylde densitet
(physics) A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.

dental calculus n
tandsten
A hard crust of calcium salts and food particles on the teeth, developing from plaque.

dental dam dental dams n
slikkelap
(dentistry) A thin, flexible piece of latex or similar material used to isolate one or more teeth during some dental procedures.

dental floss dental flosses n
tandtråd
A cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ dentists n
tandlæge
A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.

deny /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
benægte nægte
(transitive) To assert that something is not true.

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ deodorants n
deodorant
An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.

deodorize v
deodorisere
To mask or eliminate the odor of, or an odor in, (something).

deoxyribose deoxyriboses n
deoxyribose
(carbohydrate) A derivative of the pentose sugar ribose in which the 2' hydroxyl (-OH) is reduced to a hydrogen (H); it is a constituent of the nucleotides that constitute the biopolymer, deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ departments n
afdeling departement
A part, portion, or subdivision.
felt område
A distinct course of life, action, study, or the like.
departement ministerium fagområde institut
A subdivision of an organization.
departement
A territorial division; a district; especially, in France, one of the districts into which the country is divided for governmental purposes, similar to a county in the UK and in the USA. France is composed of 101 départements organized in 18 régions, each department is divided into arrondissements, in turn divided into cantons.
(historical) A military subdivision of a country

department store department stores n
stormagasin varehus
A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ departures n
afvigelse
A deviation from a plan or procedure.
bortgang død
(euphemism) A death.
afrejse afgang udsejling
(navigation) The distance due east or west made by a ship in its course reckoned in plane sailing as the product of the distance sailed and the sine of the angle made by the course with the meridian.
(legal) The desertion by a party to any pleading of the ground taken by him in his last antecedent pleading, and the adoption of another

depend /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
afhænge
(intransitive, followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.
regne med stole på
(intransitive, usually followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
hænge ned
(now, literary) To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
være uafgjort
(archaic) To be pending; to be undetermined or undecided.

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] more dependable most dependable adj
driftsikker pålidelig
Able, or easily able to be depended on.

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ dependences n
afhængighed tillid
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
afhængighed
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

dependency grammar dependency grammars n
dependensgrammatik

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ more dependent most dependent adj
afhængig
Relying upon; depending upon.

dependent personality disorder dependent personality disorders n
dependent personlighedsforstyrrelse dependent personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by a dependence on others to take care of oneself and one's life.

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
afbilde skildre
To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means. [from early 15th c.]

depiction /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ depictions n
afbildning
(countable) A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
depilere epilere
To remove hair from the body.

depleted /dɪˈpliːtəd/ adj
formindske reducere udtømme
Used up, expended; of which nothing is left.

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ more deplorable most deplorable adj
beklagelig sørgelig
To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.
elendig
Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponent
(grammar, of a verb) Having passive grammatical form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning.

depopulate /diˈpɑpjəleɪt/ /diːˈpɒpjəleɪt/ v
affolke
(transitive) To reduce the population of a region by disease, war, forced relocation etc.

depopulation /diˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /diːˌpɒ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ depopulations n
affolkning
The act of depopulating or condition of being depopulated; the destruction or expulsion of inhabitants.

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportere udvise
(transitive) To evict, especially from a country.

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ deportations n
deportation
The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ deposits n
aflejring forekomst
(geology) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
indskud depositum
(banking) Money placed in a bank account, as for safekeeping or to earn interest.
aflejring
Anything left behind on a surface.
depositum udbetaling
(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
pant depositum
A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ more depraved most depraved adj
depraveret moralsk fordærvet
Perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense.

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ depreciations n
afskrivning
(accounting) The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets.

depredation /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/ depredations n
plyndring
A raid or predatory attack.

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ depressions n
depression
(psychology, usually, uncountable) A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
(psychology, countable) A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
fordybning sænkning depression
(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
lavkonjunktur nedgangstid depression
(economics) A period of major economic contraction.

depressivity n
depressivitet
The condition of being depressive

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ deprivations n
afsavn
(countable) The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
berøve
(transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

depth /dɛpθ/ depths n
dybde
the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

depth of field depths of field n
dybdeskarphed
In photography, the distance in front of and behind the subject that appears to be in focus.

deputinization n
afputinisering
(neologism, politics) The process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics.

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ deputies n
deputeret
(Ireland, often, capitalized) A member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.
næst- stedfortræder vice-
(historical) A member of the French Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.
(US) a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.

derailment derailments n
afsporing
(rail transport) The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.

derealization derealizations n
derealisation
(psychology) The psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal, and the patient has a sense of detachment from it.

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ derivations n
afledning
The act of receiving anything from a source; the act of procuring an effect from a cause, means, or condition, as profits from capital, conclusions or opinions from evidence.
(genealogy, linguistics) The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology).
That from which a thing is derived.
afledning derivation
(grammar) Forming a new word by changing the base of another word or by adding affixes to it.
afledning derivat
That which is derived; a derivative; the result of a deduction.

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ more derivative most derivative adj
afledt uoriginal
Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
imiterende
Imitative of the work of someone else.
afledt
(legal, copyright) Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
uoriginal
(finance) Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ derivatives n
afledning
Something derived.
derivat
(chemistry) A chemical derived from another.
differentialkvotient
The value of such a derived function for a given value of its independent variable: the rate of change of a function at a point in its domain.

derive /dɪˈɹaɪv/ v
udlede
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
(transitive, linguistics) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
(transitive, chemistry) To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
opstå
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ dermatologists n
dermatolog hudspecialist
A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ dermatologies n
dermatologi
(medicine) The study of the skin and its diseases.

dermestid dermestids n
klannere
(zoology) Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.

dernier cri derniers cris n
sidste skrig
The latest sensation; the last word, the newest or ultimate expression or example (of something).

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ more derogatory most derogatory adj
nedsættende
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.

derrick /ˈdɛɹɪk/ derricks n
ladebom lossebom svingbom
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
boretårn
A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

desalinate /diːˈsælɪneɪt/ v
afsalte
To remove the salt from something, especially from seawater for use in a domestic water supply

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ desalinations n
afsaltning
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

desalination plant desalination plants n
afsaltningsanlæg
an industrial installation which converts seawater into drinking water by removing the salt.

descendant /dɪˈsendənt/ /dɪˈsɛndənt/ descendants n
efterkommer afkom
One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
efterkommer
(biology) A later evolutionary type.

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
beskrive
(transitive) To represent in words.
(transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ descriptions n
beskrivelse
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ more descriptive most descriptive adj
beskrivende deskriptiv
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
(grammar) Of an adjective, stating an attribute of the associated noun (as heavy in the heavy dictionary).

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
vanhellige
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ desecrations n
vanhelligelse
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ deserts n
ørken
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ deserts n
fortjeneste
(usually, in the plural, now archaic) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
desertere
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ deserters n
desertør
(military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ desertions n
desertering desertion desertation faneflugt
The act of deserting.

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
fortjene
(transitive) To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
(obsolete) To serve; to treat; to benefit.

desiccated coconut desiccated coconuts n
kokosmel
The dried, finely shredded flesh of the coconut, sometimes sweetened.

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ designs n
design
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
The art of designing

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ designations n
benævnelse betegnelse
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.

designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ designers n
designer
A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] more desirable most desirable adj
ønskelig
Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ desires n
lyst
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
ønske
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
begær lyst
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
ønske
To want; to wish for earnestly.
attrå begære
To want emotionally or sexually.

desk /dɛsk/ desks n
skrivebord
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
skrivebord rubrik stationær redaktion
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.

desklamp desklamps n
skrivebordslampe
A lamp which sits on and is used to illuminate a desk.

desktop computer /ˈdɛsktɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/ desktop computers n
stationær computer
A computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops.

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ /ˈdɛzələt/ more desolate most desolate adj
ubeboet øde
Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
trøstesløs
Dismal or dreary.
fortvivlet ulykkelig
Sad, forlorn and hopeless.

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ /ˈdɛzələt/ v
hærge lægge øde
To deprive of inhabitants.
To devastate or lay waste somewhere.
gøre fortvivlet gøre ulykkelig
To make someone sad, forlorn and hopeless.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ despairs n
opgivelse fortvivlelse
Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ desperadoes desperados n
desperado
A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ more desperate most desperate adj
desperat
Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
desperate tider kræver desperate handlinger
In adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.

desperately /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ more desperately most desperately adv
desperat fortvivlet
In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ desperations n
desperation
The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ more despicable most despicable adj
foragtelig
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
foragte
To regard with contempt or scorn.

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
på trods af trods

despondency /dɪˈspɒndənsi/ despondencies n
modløshed
The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
A feeling of depression or disheartenment.

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ more despondent most despondent adj
forknyt knuget
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ despots n
despot
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

despotic /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ more despotic most despotic adj
despotisk
Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ despotisms n
despoti
Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ desserts n
dessert
A sweet dish or confection served as the last course of a meal.

destalinization n
afstalinisering
The process, begun by Nikita Khrushchev, of discrediting and then reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin.

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ destinations n
destination rejsemål
(countable) The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
bestemmelsessted
Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
ødelægge
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
(transitive, informal) To utterly defeat; to crush.
aflive
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ destructions n
ødelæggelse
The act of destroying.
The results of a destructive event.

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ more destructive most destructive adj
destruktiv
Causing destruction; damaging.

detaboo v
aftabuisere
to remove the taboo associated with a topic

detachable /diːtætʃəbl̩/ /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
aftagelig løs
Designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage.

detached /dəˈtæt͡ʃt/ /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/ more detached most detached adj
fritstående
Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.

detached house detached houses n
enkelthus fritliggende hus villa
A free-standing, single-family dwelling unit that does not share a common wall with any other structure.

detachment /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ detachments n
afdeling detachement
(uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.
(countable, military) The unit so dispatched.

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ details n
detalje
(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.
A part considered trivial enough to ignore.
detaljer detalje
(uncountable) A profusion of details.

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
tilbageholde
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ detectives n
detektiv
(law enforcement) A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator.
detektiv privatdetektiv
A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.

detective work n
detektivarbejde
(idiomatic) investigative research

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ detectors n
detektor
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ detentions n
tilbageholdelse
(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
anholdelse
(law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
eftersidning
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ detergents n
vaskemiddel
Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

deteriorate /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
forværre skænde ødelegge
(transitive) To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
forværres nedbrydes skændes
(intransitive) To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmənənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ determinants n
determinant
(linear algebra) A scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a given transformation matrix; the unique scalar function over square matrices which is distributive over matrix multiplication, multilinear in the rows and columns, and takes the value 1 for the unit matrix; abbreviated as: det.

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ determinations n
opsigelse
(law, otherwise, obsolete) Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ determiners n
determinator
(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ detonations n
brag eksplosion knald
(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ detonators n
detonator
A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ detours n
omvej
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ more detrimental most detrimental adj
skadelig
Causing damage or harm.

devastate /ˈdev.ə.stæɪt/ /ˈdɛv.ə.steɪt/ v
ødelægge
To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
udvikle
(transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ more developed most developed adj
udviklet
(said of a country) Not primitive; not third-world.
moden udviklet
Mature.

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ developers n
udvikler
A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products.
udvikler programmør
(computing) A software developer; a person or company who creates or modifies computer software.

developing country developing countries n
udviklingsland
(economics) A country with an emerging and low- and middle-income but still industrializing its economy.

development /dɛˈʋɛləpmənt/ /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ /ˈdɛʋ(ə)ləpmənt/ developments n
udvikling
(countable) Something which has developed.
(uncountable) The application of new ideas to practical problems (cf. research).
(chess, uncountable) The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.
udbygning udvidelse
(real estate, uncountable) The building of such a project.

development aid n
U-landshjælp udviklingshjælp
Financial aid given by developed countries to promote the development of underdeveloped or developing countries.

developmental biology developmental biologies n
udviklingsbiologi
(biology) The study of the physiological changes that occurs within individual organisms from their conception through reaching physical maturity.

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ deviants n
afviger
A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] deviates n
afvige

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
deviere
(intransitive, figurative) To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ deviations n
afvigelse
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ devices n
apparat anordning indretning
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
list plan påfund
A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
bombe
(Ireland) An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb
devise valgsprog
(heraldry) A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ devils n
djævel
(theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
(euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
djævlen fanden satan
(theology) The chief devil; Satan.

devil's advocate devil's advocates n
djævelens advokat
(idiomatic) One who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.
(historical, Roman Catholic) A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ more devilish most devilish adj
djævelsk
Characteristic of a devil.

devilry /ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/ /ˈdɛv.ɪl.ɹi/ devilries n
drilagtighed
Mischief.
vildskab
Wickedness; cruelty.

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
finde på opfinde udarbejde udtænke
(transitive) To use one’s intellect to plan or design (something).
testamentere
(transitive) To leave (property) in a will.

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
blottet (for)
Completely without; having none of.

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
hellige vie tilegne
to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ more devoted most devoted adj
hengiven
Zealous; characterized by devotion.

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ devotions n
hengivenhed
(uncountable) Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
grovæde
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

devout /dəˈvʌʊt/ /dɪˈvaʊt/ devouter devoutest more devout most devout adj
from
Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious; godly.

dew /d(j)uː/ /djuː/ /dɪu̯/ /d͡ʒ(j)uː/ dews n
dug
(uncountable) Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops.

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.b(ə.)ɹi/ dewberries n
korbær
European dewberry, Rubus caesius.

dewclaw dewclaws n
ulveklo
A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

dexter /ˈdɛks.tə/ /ˈdɛks.tɝ/ adj
dexter heraldisk højre højre højre side
(archaic, outside, heraldry) Right; on the right-hand side. (In heraldry, specifically the bearer's right, which is the viewer's left.)

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ dexterities n
fingerfærdighed
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ more dexterous most dexterous adj
behændig
Skillful with one's hands.

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ dextroses n
druesukker
The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

dhabihah /zəˈbiːhə/ /ðəˈbiːhə/ n
halalslagtning
(Islam) The prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals to produce halal meat, consisting of a swift, deep incision with a sharp knife on the throat, cutting the jugular veins and carotid arteries of both sides but leaving the spinal cord intact.

diabetes /dajaˈbitis/ /ˌdaɪəˈbitiz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌdɑɪəˈbiːtiːz/ [ˌdaɪəˈbiɾiz] [ˌdaɪəˈbiɾɪs] n
sukkersyge diabetes
(disease) Diabetes mellitus; any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin. [from 19th c.]

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
sukkersyge
A medical disorder commonly called diabetes, characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), especially after eating. It is classified in two types, which are different etiologically but similar in clinical effects: type 1 and type 2.

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ /dɑɪəˈbetɪk/ /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/ [dɑɪəˈbeɾɪk] [ˌdaɪəˈbɛɾɪk] diabetics n
diabetiker
A person with diabetes, usually diabetes mellitus.

diabolically more diabolically most diabolically adv
djævelsk
In a diabolical manner.

diacritical mark diacritical marks n
diakritisk tegn
(orthography, typography) A symbol in writing used with a letter to indicate a different pronunciation, stress, tone, or meaning.

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dəm/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ diadems n
diadem
An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnosticere
(by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ diagnoses n
diagnose diagnosticering
The process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).

diagnostic /daɪ.əɡˈnɒs.tɪk/ /dɑɪ.əɡˈnɔs.tɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnɑ.stɪk/ more diagnostic most diagnostic adj
diagnostisk
Of, or relating to diagnosis.

diagonal matrix diagonal matrices n
diagonalmatrix
(linear algebra) A matrix in which the entries outside the main diagonal are all zero.

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ diagrams n
diagram
A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
A graph or chart.

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] dials n
urskive
A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
kanalvælger
A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
drejeskive
A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] v
ringe taste
(transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.

dialect /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ dialects n
dialekt mundart
(linguistics, strict sense) A lect (often a regional or minority language) as part of a group or family of languages, especially if they are viewed as a single language, or if contrasted with a standardized idiom that is considered the 'true' form of the language (for example, Bavarian as contrasted with Standard German).
(linguistics, broad sense) A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community, or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

dialectology dialectologies n
dialektologi dialektforskning
The study of dialects.

dialogical /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəɫ/ /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɒ.d͡ʒɪ.kəɫ/ adj
dialogisk
Related to or having the character of dialogue

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ dialogues n
dialog samtale konversation
A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
(authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

diameter /daɪˈæmədɚ/ /daɪˈæmɪdɚ/ /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ diameters n
diameter tværmål
(geometry) The length of such a line.

diametrically /ˌdaɪ.ə.ˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ more diametrically most diametrically adv
diametralt
Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ diamonds n
diamant
(uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
A gemstone made from this mineral.
Something that resembles a diamond.
ruder
(card games) A card of the diamonds suit.

diamond anniversary diamond anniversaries n
60-årsdag diamantbryllup
The 75th anniversary of some event, particularly a wedding.
The 60th anniversary of some event, particularly a wedding.

diamond ring diamond rings n
diamantring
(astronomy) An optical phenomenon visible during a moment of a solar eclipse when only a tiny part of the sun is not obscured by the moon, shining like a diamond in the ring of the sun’s corona.

diamondback moth diamondback moths n
kålmøl
Any of the species Plutella xylostella of moths, formerly P. maculipennis, an agricultural pest chiefly feeding on leaves of cruciferous crops and plants that produce glucosinolates.

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
ruder
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ diapers n
ble
(North America, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn by a baby, by a young child not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent; a nappy.

diaperhood /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pə.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɚ.hʊd/ n
blealder
(informal) The period of time for which one wears a diaper as a child; babyhood.

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ diaphragms n
mellemgulv diafragma
(anatomy) In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
pessar mellemgulv
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
membran
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
blænder
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

diarchy diarchies n
diarki
A state under the rule of two people; the form of government of such state.

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ diarrheas n
diarre diarré diare diaré
A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very soft or watery bowel movements.
diarre diarré diare diaré tyndskid
The watery or very soft excrement that comes from such bowel movements.

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ diaries n
dagbog
A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ diasporae diasporai diasporas n
diaspora
(collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.

diastole /daɪˈæstəli/ diastoles n
diastole
(chiefly, uncountable, physiology) The phase or process of relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers, between contractions, during which they fill with blood; an instance of the process.

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ more diastolic most diastolic adj
diastolisk
Pertaining to a diastole.

diatomaceous earth n
kiselgur moler
A light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material or microabrasive.

diatonic adj
diatonisk
(music) Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.

dibble /ˈdɪb(ə)l/ dibbles n
plantepind plantestok
A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

dibromine n
dibrom
(inorganic chemistry) Two bromine atoms in a molecule; especially normal molecular bromine Br2 or an ion or radical derived from it

dibs /dɪbz/ n
helle for
(informal) The right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

dichasium dichasia n
gaffelkvast toarmet kvast
(botany) A cymose inflorescence with all branches below the terminal flower in regular opposite pairs.

dichotomous /daɪˈkɑ.tə.məs/ /daɪˈkɒt.ə.məs/ /dɑɪˈkɔt.ə.məs/ [daɪˈkɑ.ɾə.məs] [dɑɪˈkɔɾ.ə.məs] adj
dikotomisk
Dividing or branching into two mutually exclusive pieces.

dichotomy /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] dichotomies n
dikotomi opdeling i to modsætninger
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
dikotomi
(logic) The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of human into female and male.
(botany) Division and subdivision; bifurcation, such as that of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin; often successive.
dikotomi opdeling
(biology, taxonomy) The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.

dick /dɪk/ dicks n
detektiv
(dated, US, slang) A detective.
pik diller kødfløjte
(countable, and, uncountable, vulgar, slang) The penis.

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ dickheads n
pikhoved
(vulgar, derogatory, offensive, synecdochically) A stupid or useless person.

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ dickpics n
dickpic pikbillede
(vulgar, slang) A photograph of a penis, taken for sexual purposes.

dicotyledon dicotyledons n
tokimbladede
(botany, historical) Any plant in what used to be the Dicotyledones.

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə/ /ˈdɪkˌteɪtəɹ/ [-ɾəɹ] dictators n
diktator
A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.
(history) A magistrate without colleague in republican Ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the Senate, typically to conduct a war.

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ dictatorships n
diktatur
A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

dictatorship of the proletariat dictatorships of the proletariat n
proletariatets diktatur
(Marxism) A socio-political power, as opposed to the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie, characterized by a struggle to achieve a communist society.

dictionaric /ˈdɪkʃənˌæɹɪk/ /ˈdɪkʃənˌɛɹɪk/ more dictionaric most dictionaric adj
ordbogsmæssig
(rare) Of or pertaining to a dictionary; of a type or style commonly found in a dictionary.

dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪk.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃ.nə.ɹi/ dictionaries n
ordbog
A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings (senses), and sometimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, and translations, as well as other data.

dictionary attack dictionary attacks n
ordbogsangreb
(cryptography) An attack that uses a list of words (from a dictionary) to try to guess passwords or decryption keys.

didact /ˈdaɪdækt/ didacts n
didaktiker

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ /dɪˈdæk.tɪk/ more didactic most didactic adj
didaktisk belærende
Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality.
didaktisk docerende
Excessively moralizing.

didactician /daɪdəkˈtɪʃən/ didacticians n
didaktiker

die /daɪ/ dice dies n
terning
An isohedral polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and thrown in games of chance.

die /daɪ/ v
dø omkomme afgå ved døden gå al kødets gang gå bort kradse af
(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
ophøre dø
To perish; to cease to exist; to become lost or extinct.
To sink; to faint; to pine; to languish, with weakness, discouragement, love, etc.
(often with "to") To become indifferent; to cease to be subject.

die laughing v
dø af grin

die out v
dø ud uddø
(idiomatic) To become extinct.

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ more dielectric most dielectric adj
dielektrisk
(electrically) insulating

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ dielectrics n
dielektrikum
(metamaterial) An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.

diencephalon /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɑn/ /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɒn/ diencephala diencephalons n
mellemhjernen
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ diesels n
diesel dieselolie
A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

diesel engine diesel engines n
dieselmotor
(mechanical engineering) a piston engine that operates using the Diesel cycle, with fuel being sprayed into the hot, high-pressure air in the combustion chamber at the end of the compression stroke

diet /ˈdaɪət/ /ˈdiːət/ diets n
kost ernæring føde næring
The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.
parlament
(usually capitalized as a proper noun) A council or assembly of leaders; a formal deliberative assembly.
diæt kur
(countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.

diet /ˈdaɪət/ /ˈdiːət/ v
slanke sætte på diæt
(transitive) To regulate the food of (someone); to put on a diet.
slanke være på diæt være på slankekur
(intransitive) To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health.

dietary /ˈdaɪətɹi/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/ adj
diæt- diætetisk kost-
Of, or relating to diet.

dietary fibre n
kostfiber fiber
Substances, generally of plant origin, consisting mostly of complex carbohydrates which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract.

dietary supplement dietary supplements n
kosttilskud
(medicine) Any substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients that would otherwise be missing in a person's diet.

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
forskellig
(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.
uenig
(intransitive, people, groups, etc.) To have diverging opinions, disagree.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ differences n
forskel
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
differens
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

difference quotient difference quotients n
differenskvotient
(analysis) The slope of a secant as obtained by dividing the vertical difference between two intersections of the secant and a curve with their horizontal distance. When the horizontal distance approaches zero the slope of the secant approaches the derivative of the curve.

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ more different most different adj
forskellig anderledes ulig
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
anderledes forskellig
Unlike most others; unusual.

differentiable /ˌdɪf.ə(ɹ)ˈɛn.ʃə.bəl/ more differentiable most differentiable adj
differentiabel
(calculus, not comparable) Having a derivative, said of a function whose domain and codomain are manifolds.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] more differential most differential adj
forskels-
Of or pertaining to a difference.
differentieret
Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive.
differential-
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] differentials n
forskel
A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things.

differential calculus n
differentialregning
(calculus) The calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change.

differential equation differential equations n
differentialligning
(calculus) An equation involving the derivatives of a function.

differential gear differential gears n
differentiale
An arrangement of bevel gears permitting the rotation of two shafts at two different speeds whilst supplying the same torque; used on the drive axles or between the driven wheels of automobiles to aid cornering.

differentiation /dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ /dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ differentiations n
differentiering
The act of treating one thing as distinct from another, or of creating such a distinction; of separating a class of things into categories; of describing a thing by illustrating how it is different from something else.

differently /ˈdɪfəɹəntli/ /ˈdɪfɹəntli/ more differently most differently adv
anderledes forskelligt specielt
(manner) In a different way.

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ more difficult most difficult adj
vanskelig svær
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ difficulties n
vanskelighed sværhed
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
besvær
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

diffidence /ˈdɪfɪdəns/ diffidences n
beskedenhed forsagthed tilbageholdenhed
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ more diffident most diffident adj
beskeden frygtsom som mangler selvtillid tilbageholdende
(archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.

diffuse /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ more diffuse most diffuse adj
diffus uklar
Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
diffus
(transitive) To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
(intransitive) To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

dig /dɪɡ/ digs n
udgravning
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

dig /dɪɡ/ v
grave
(transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
forstå være med
(dated, _, slang) To understand.
forstå kunne lide være med
(dated, _, slang, transitive) To appreciate, or like.

dig into v
begrave grave
To research a particular subject.

dig one's own grave v
grave sin egen grav
(idiomatic) To behave in a way that is likely to cause one to lose or fail, including, but not limited to, result in death.

digest /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ /dəˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
fordøje
(transitive) To separate (the food) in its passage through the alimentary canal into the nutritive and nonnutritive elements; to prepare, by the action of the digestive juices, for conversion into blood; to convert into chyme.

digestibility digestibilities n
fordøjelighed
The degree to which something is digestible.

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ digestions n
fordøjelse
The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be used by the body.

digit /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ digits n
ciffer
(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
finger tå
(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

digit sum digit sums n
itereret tværsum reduceret tværsum tværsum
(mathematics, of a positive integer) The sum of all digits.
tværsum
(mathematics, of a positive integer) the number obtained when repeatedly applying above described operation until arriving at a single-digit number.

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
digital
Property of representing values as discrete, often binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.

digital camera digital cameras n
digitalkamera
An electronic, often battery-powered device for recording and storing photographs in digital format, especially on a flash card.

digital clock digital clocks n
digitalur
A clock that displays the time (hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds) in digits, rather than by hands on a dial (like an analog clock).

digital footprint digital footprints n
elektronisk fodspor
(telecommunications) Digital evidence of a person's activities and interactions with others on the Internet, TV, mobile devices, etc.

digital watermark digital watermarks n
digitalt vandmærke
(computing) Auxiliary data embedded in a datafile for subsequent identification and verification of the file.

digitization digitizations n
digitalisering
(computing) The conversion of data or information from analog to digital or binary.

digits n
nummer
(US, _, slang, dated) Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.

dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ more dignified most dignified adj
værdig
Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.

dignify /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
værdige
(transitive) To invest with dignity or honour.

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ dignities n
værdighed
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

dihydrogen monoxide /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n məˈnɒksaɪd/ /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒən məˈnɑkˌsaɪd/ n
dihydrogenmonoxid
(inorganic compound, usually, jocular) H₂O, water.

dilapidate /dəˈlæp.ə.deɪt/ /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
lade forfalde
(transitive) To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
forfalde
(intransitive, archaic) To fall into ruin or disuse.

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ more dilapidated most dilapidated adj
faldefærdig forfalden forsømt medtaget
Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

dildo /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] dildoes dildos n
dildo vibrator
An artificial phallus (penis) for sexual use.

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ diligences n
omhu
Carefulness, in particular, the necessary care appropriate to a particular task or responsibility.

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ more diligent most diligent adj
arbejdsom ihærdig flittig
Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

dill /dɪl/ dills n
dild
Anethum graveolens (the type species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.

diluted more diluted most diluted adj
fortyndet
That has had something added in order to dilute it.

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ /dɪˈluʃən/ dilutions n
fortynding udtynding udvanding
The process of making something dilute.

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ dimensions n
dimension aspekt side
A single aspect of a given thing.
dimension
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
(geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
(physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
(science fiction, fantasy) A universe or plane of existence.

dimensionless adj
uden dimensioner
Lacking dimensions.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ more diminutive most diminutive adj
diminutiv
Very small.
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ diminutives n
diminutiv
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

dine /daɪn/ v
spise
(intransitive) To eat; to eat dinner or supper.

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ dinghies n
jolle
(nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ v
dingo
(Australia, informal, transitive, intransitive) To renege on an agreement or situation.
(Australia, informal, transitive, intransitive) To let down another individual.

dining car dining cars n
spisevogn
(rail) A carriage on a train that functions as a restaurant.

dining room dining rooms n
spisesal spisestue restaurant
A room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten. Some restaurants provide private dining rooms for hire, away from the main public eating areas.

dining table dining tables n
spisebord
A table, usually in a dining room, on which meals are served.

dinitrogen tetroxide n
dinitrogentetroxid
(inorganic compound) A binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen, N2O4, that exists in equilibrium with nitrogen dioxide NO2; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used in rocket propellants.

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] dinners n
middag
A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).
middag aftensmad
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.

dinner table dinner tables n
spisebord
A table on which dinner (or other food) is served and eaten, particularly in a home.

dinnertime dinnertimes n
spisetid
The time when dinner takes place, as:

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ dinosaurs n
dinosaurus dinosaur
(proscribed) Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.

diocese /-siz/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ dioceses n
stift bispedømme
(religion) A region administered by a bishop.

diode /ˈdaɪ.oʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.əʊd/ diodes n
diode
(electronics) An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

dioxin /daɪˈɑksən/ /daɪˈɒksɪn/ n
dioxin
(countable, organic compound) Any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds that occur as byproducts of herbicides.

dioxygen n
dioxygen
(inorganic chemistry) the normal allotrope of oxygen having two atoms per molecule; O₂
(inorganic chemistry, in combination) two atoms of oxygen in a molecule

dip /dɪp/ v
dyppe
(transitive) To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪə.ɹi.ə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹ.i.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪə.ɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹ.i.ə/ diphtherias n
difteri difteritis
(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/<a:proscribed> /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ ; diphthongs n
diftong tvelyd
(phonetics) A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ diplomas diplomata n
diplom
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ diplomacies n
diplomati
The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.

diplomat /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ diplomats n
diplomat
A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

diplomatics diplomatics n
diplomatik
The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

dipshit /ˈdɪpʃɪt/ dipshits n
idiot
(slang, offensive, or, derogatory, vulgar) A stupid, obnoxious or undesirable person.

dipteral adj
tovinget
Having two wings only.

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ diptychs n
diptykon
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets, usually connected by hinges.

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ direr direst more dire most dire adj
ildevarslende
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
ondskabsfuld skrækkelig
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ more direct most direct adj
direkte
Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ v
dirigere lede
To manage, control, steer.
inscenesætte
To point out to or show (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
(dated) To address (a letter) to a particular person or place.
inscenesætte rette
To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

direct current direct currents n
jævnstrøm
(physics) An electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time.

direct free kick direct free kicks n
direkte frispark
(soccer) a free kick from which a goal may be scored directly

direct object direct objects n
direkte objekt genstandsled
(grammar, in languages without cases) The noun or noun phrase that a verb is directly acting upon.

direct speech n
direkte tale
(grammar, narratology) the writing of speech, using the exact words of the speaker, usually between quotation marks

directed graph directed graphs n
orienteret graf
(graph theory) A graph in which the edges are ordered pairs, so that, if the edge (a, b) is in the graph, the edge (b, a) need not be in the graph and is distinct from (a, b) if it is.

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ directions n
retning
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ directives n
direktiv
An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.

directly proportional adj
direkte proportional ligefremt proportional
(mathematics) Proportional to a constant multiple of an independent variable.

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ directors n
direktør instruktør
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

director general director generals directors general directors generals n
generaldirektør
The highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution. In reference to government, the executive officer below the minister of the department.

directorate /daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ directorates n
direktorat
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ dirigibles n
luftskib
(aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.

dirndl /ˈdɜɹnd(ə)l/ /ˈdɜːndl̩/ [ˈdɚndɫ̩] [ˈdɪəndəɫ] dirndls n
dirndl
A traditional Alpine woman's dress having a tight bodice and full skirt.

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ dirts n
snavs
(chiefly, US) Soil or earth.
A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
Previously unknown facts or rumors about a person.
(figurative) Meanness; sordidness.
(mining) In placer mining, earth, gravel, etc., before washing.
Freckles.
(archaic) Excrement; dung.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] dirtier dirtiest adj
beskidt uren
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
beskidt
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
beskidt snavset
Dishonourable; violating accepted standards or rules.
beskidt grumset
Of color, discolored by impurities.

dirty blonde more dirty blonde most dirty blonde adj
mørkeblond
Of a dark blonde color bordering on light brown.

dirty bomb dirty bombs n
beskidt bombe
A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.
A nuclear bomb that spreads radiation over a wide area due to inefficiency or by design.

dirty look dirty looks n
onde øjne ondt blik
(idiomatic) An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.

dirty trick dirty tricks n
svinestreg
An unkind trick.

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] more disabled most disabled adj
handicap- ubrugelig ukampdygtig
Made incapable of use or action.
handicappet
Having a disability.

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] disabled disableds n
handicappede handicappet
(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ disadvantages n
ulempe
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
A setback or handicap.

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
forsvinde
(intransitive) To vanish.
forsvinde få til at forsvinde
(transitive, often, euphemistic) To make vanish; especially, to abduct or murder for political reasons.

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ disappearances n
forsvinding
The action of disappearing or vanishing.

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
skuffe
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ more disappointed most disappointed adj
skuffet skuffede
Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

disappointing more disappointing most disappointing adj
skuffende
Causing disappointment.

disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ disappointments n
skuffelse
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

disarm /dɪsˈɑɹm/ /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
afvæbne
(transitive) To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.
(transitive) To deprive of the means or the disposition to harm; to render harmless or innocuous.

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ disarmaments n
nedrustning
The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.

disarming more disarming most disarming adj
afvæbnende
Charming; likely to put one at ease.

disassemble /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
demontere
To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.

disassembly /dɪsəˈsɛmbli/ disassemblies n
demontering
The process of disassembling.

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ disasters n
katastrofe ulykke
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
katastrofe
An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
afskaffe nedlægge
(ambitransitive) To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /dɪˈskɑɹd/ /dɪˈskɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ discards n
kassation
A discarded playing card in a card game.

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /dɪˈskɑɹd/ /dɪˈskɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
kassere
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.

discardment n
kassation

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
udskrive
(medicine) To release (an inpatient) from hospital.

discharging dischargings n
affyring afskedigelse losning udledning udsendelse
The act or process by which something is discharged.

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ more disciplinary most disciplinary adj
disciplinær
For the purpose of imposing punishment.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ disciplines n
disciplin
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.

disclaimer /dɪsˈkleɪm.ə/ /dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ disclaimers n
ansvarsfraskrivelse disclaimer
A public disavowal, as of responsibility, pretensions, claims, opinions, etc.

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
bekendtliggøre
(transitive) To expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal.

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ discos n
diskotek
(countable, slightly, dated) Clipping of discotheque, a nightclub for dancing.
disko diskomusik
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.

discoloration discolorations n
misfarvning
The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
forvirre
(transitive, humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ discomforts n
ubehag
Mental or bodily distress.
gene
Something that disturbs one’s comfort; an annoyance.

disconfirm v
afkræfte
(transitive) To establish the falsity of a claim or belief; to show or to tend to show that a theory or hypothesis is not valid.

disconnector disconnectors n
afbryder
(electrical engineering) A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.

disconsolately more disconsolately most disconsolately adv
trøstesløst
In a cheerless, dreary manner; in a manner which suggests that one is beyond consolation.

discontinued /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
udgået
(Of a product) Permanently no longer available for sale

discontinuous adj
afbrudt diskontinuerlig usammenhængende
having breaks or interruptions; intermittent
diskontinuert
(mathematics) having at least one discontinuity

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ discounts n
rabat
A reduction in price.

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ discourses n
debat samtale
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
diskurs afhandling foredrag prædiken
(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
afhandling foredrag prædiken
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
udtryksform
(countable) Any rational expression, reason.

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ v
holde foredrag om tale om
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.

discourse analysis discourse analyses n
diskursanalyse
(linguistics) Any of a number of approaches to analyzing written, spoken or signed language use.

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
opdage
To find or learn something for the first time.
(transitive, now, rare) To expose, uncover.

discoverer discoverers n
opdager
One who discovers: a person who has discovered something.

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ discoveries n
opdagelse
Something discovered.
(uncountable) The discovering of new things.

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ discreeter discreetest more discreet most discreet adj
diskret
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ discretions n
diskretion

discretionary /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ /dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ more discretionary most discretionary adj
diskretionær
Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

discriminant discriminants n
diskriminant
(geometry) The invariant (on the vector space of forms of degree d in n variables) that vanishes exactly when the corresponding hypersurface in Pn-1 is singular.

discriminate /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌnæɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.nət/ v
diskriminere forskelsbehandle
(intransitive, construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.
skelne sondre
(transitive) To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ discriminations n
diskrimination diskriminering
(uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]

discriminatory /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/ /dɪˌskɹɪmɪˈneɪt(ə)rɪ/ more discriminatory most discriminatory adj
diskriminerende
Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).
Showing prejudice or bias.

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ discuses n
diskos
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.

discus throw n
diskoskast
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy lenticular disc called discus.

discus thrower discus throwers n
diskoskaster
(athletics) An athlete who takes part in the discus throw.

discuss /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
diskutere drøfte
(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ discussions n
diskussion
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ n
despekt foragt
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ diseases n
sygdom
(medicine) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

disease-free adj
sygdomsfri
Free of disease, not having, carrying, or suffering from any disease.

disembarkation /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ disembarkations n
afstigning

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
skamfere vansire
to irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality without completely destroying it.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ disgraces n
skændsel vanære
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
skam skændsel vanære
The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
skændsel
(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ v
bringe skam over vanære
(transitive) To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] [dɪzˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] disgracefuller disgracefullest more disgraceful adj
skammelig
Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ disguises n
forklædning
Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
camouflage maskering
(figuratively) The appearance of something on the outside which masks what’s beneath.
camouflage forklædning
The act or state of disguising, notably as a ploy.

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ v
forklæde maskere
(transitive) To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
camouflere tilsløre
(transitive) To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
afsky væmmelse
An intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
fremkalde væmmelse
To cause an intense dislike for something.

dish /dɪʃ/ dishes n
tallerken
A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
ret madret
(metonym) A specific type of prepared food.

dishcloth dishcloths n
viskestykke
A cloth used to dry dishes.

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ more dishonest most dishonest adj
uærlig
Not honest; shoddy.

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ dishwashers n
opvaskemaskine opvasker
A machine for washing dishes.
opvasker
Someone who washes dishes, especially one hired to wash dishes in a restaurant.
(UK, dialect, Wiltshire) A European bird, the wagtail.
(AU) A bird, the restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta).

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ disillusions n
desillusion
(countable) The act or process of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief.

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
desillusionere
(transitive) To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.

disillusioned /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/ more disillusioned most disillusioned adj
desillusioneret skuffet
Disappointed; experiencing disillusionment; having lost one's illusions.

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
desinficere
To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ adj
desinficerende
Serving to kill germs or viruses.

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ disinfectants n
desinfektionsmiddel
A substance that kills germs or viruses.

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ disinfections n
desinfektion desinficering
Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
misinformation
(transitive) To use disinformation.

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ more disingenuous most disingenuous adj
falsk uoprigtig uvederhæftig uærlig
Not honourable; unworthy of honour.

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
desintegrere opløse
(intransitive) To fall apart; to break up into parts.

disjunction /dɪsˈdʒʊŋk(t)ʃən/ /dɪsˈdʒʌŋk(t)ʃən/ disjunctions n
disjunktion
(logic) The proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the or operator.

disk /dɪsk/ disks n
skive
A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] more disloyal most disloyal adj
illoyal
Not loyal, without loyalty.

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ disloyalties n
illoyalitet
(uncountable) The quality of being disloyal.

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] [dɪzˈmɪsəɫ] dismissals n
bortsendelse
The act of sending someone away.
Removal from consideration; putting something out of one's mind, mentally disregarding something or someone.
afskedigelse fyring opsigelse
Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.
afvisning
(legal) The rejection of a legal proceeding, or a claim or charge made therein.

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ disobediences n
ulydighed
Refusal to obey.

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ more disobedient most disobedient adj
ulydig
Not obedient.

disobey /ˌdɪs.oʊ.ˈbeɪ/ /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
nægte
(transitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).
(intransitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey.

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ disorders n
uorden
Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
forstyrrelse
(medicine, countable) A physical or mental malfunction.

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
forklejne nedgøre nedvurdere
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ more disparaging most disparaging adj
nedsættende
Insulting, ridiculing.

disparate /dɪˈspæɹət/ /dɪˈspɛɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹɪt/ more disparate most disparate adj
uensartet uhomogen
Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.

dispel [dɪˈspɛɫ] v
henvejre
(transitive) To drive away or cause to vanish by scattering.

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ dispensations n
fordeling uddeling
The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution
administration forvaltning system
A system of principles, promises, and rules ordained and administered; scheme; economy
dispensation fritagelse
The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ dispensers n
dispenser
An object used to dispense other items.
farmaceut
A person who makes up prescriptions, such as an optician or pharmacist.

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɝs/ v
sprede
(physics, transitive, intransitive) To separate rays of light, etc., according to wavelength; to refract.

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ /dɪˈspɝʒən/ dispersions n
spredning
The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.
A process of dispersing.
dispersion farvespredning
(optics) The separation of visible light by refraction or diffraction.

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ /dɪzˈpleɪsmənt/ displacements n
deplacement
The weight of a ship or other floating vessel, traditionally measured or calculated by finding the volume of the vessel below the waterline when afloat, the weight of the displaced liquid being equal to that of the whole displacing body.

display window display windows n
butiksvindue
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

displeased /dɪsˈpliːzd/ more displeased most displeased adj
utilfreds misfornøjet
Not pleased or happy with something.

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] disposals n
anbringelse opstilling ordning
(countable) An arrangement, categorization or classification of things.
bortskaffelse
(countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
rådighed
(uncountable) The power to use something or someone.

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
bortskaffe
(intransitive, used with "of") To eliminate or to get rid of something.

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ɪn/ dispositions n
anbringelse fordeling ordning placering
Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.
disposition
Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.
gemyt natur
Temperament, temperamental makeup or habitual mood.

disproportionate /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔː.ʃə.neɪt/ /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔː.ʃə.nət/ /ˌdɪs.pɹəˈpɔɹ.ʃə.neɪt/ /ˌdɪs.pɹəˈpɔɹ.ʃə.nət/ more disproportionate most disproportionate adj
urimelig
Not proportionate.
uforholdsmæssig
Out of proportion.

disproportionately /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.ət.li/ more disproportionately most disproportionately adv
uforholdsmæssigt urimeligt
in a disproportionate manner

disputed /dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/ more disputed most disputed adj
omstridt
Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ disqualifications n
diskvalifikation diskvalificering
The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ /dɪsˈkwɔləfaɪ/ v
diskvalificere
(transitive) To make ineligible for something.

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ disregards n
ignoreren ligegyldighed
The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about; misregard.

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
affeje lade hånt om se bort fra
(transitive) To ignore; to pay no attention to.

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] more disrespectful most disrespectful adj
respektløs uærbødig
Lacking respect.

diss /dɪs/ v
disse
(slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ dissatisfactions n
utilfredshed
Unhappiness or discontent.

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ more dissatisfied most dissatisfied adj
misfornøjet
Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
dissekere
(transitive) To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.

dissection /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ dissections n
dissektion
the act of dissecting, or something dissected

dissertation /ˌdɪs.əˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ dissertations n
afhandling
A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in the US and a non-doctoral degree in the UK; a thesis.

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ dissidents n
dissident systemkritiker
A person who formally opposes the current political structure, the political group in power, the policies of the political group in power, or current laws.

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ more dissimilar most dissimilar adj
ulig
Not similar; unalike; different.

dissimulation dissimulations n
forstillelse hykleri
The act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.

dissociative identity disorder dissociative identity disorders n
dissociativ identitetsforstyrrelse personlighedsspaltning
(psychiatry) A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more personality states or distinct identities that repeatedly take control of a person's behavior.

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
fraråde tale fra
(transitive) To convince not to try or do.

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ distaffs distaves n
rok spinderok
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
ten
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.

distaff side distaff sides n
spindeside
The female or maternal branch of a family.

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ more distal most distal adj
distal
(anatomy, geology) Remote from the point of attachment or origin.

distance /ˈdɪst(ə)ns/ distances n
afstand distance
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.

distance learning n
fjernundervisning
Education obtained remotely, often involving written material together with audio-visual material transmitted via the internet and, sometimes, summer schools and local tutorials.

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ more distant most distant adj
fjern
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
destillere
(also, figuratively) To make (something, especially spirits such as gin and whisky) by distillation.
To extract the essence of (something) by, or as if by, distillation; to concentrate, to purify.
destillere destilleres
To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.

distilled water distilled waters n
destilleret vand
Water that has been purified by distillation.

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ distincter distinctest more distinct most distinct adj
tydelig distinkt
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
forskellig distinkt
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
distinkt tydelig adskilt
Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ more distinctive most distinctive adj
distinktiv særegen
Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.
karakteristisk
Characteristic, typical.

distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ more distinguished most distinguished adj
anset fremtrædende
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
distingveret
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ v
forvrænge
(transitive) To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
(transitive) To give a false or misleading account of

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ distortions n
fordrejelse, forvridning, forvrængning
An act of distorting.
distortion
An effect used in music, most commonly on guitars in rock or metal.

distract /dɪˈstɹækt/ v
aflede distrahere
(transitive) To divert the attention of.

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ distractions n
distraktion afledning
Something that distracts.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ distresses n
ubehag
A cause of such discomfort.
nødsituation
Serious danger.

distress signal distress signals n
alarmsignal nødråb nødsignal
An emergency signal sent by radio (or other means) from a ship or aircraft in distress or danger.

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ distributions n
fordeling distribution uddeling
An act of distributing or state of being distributed.
fordeling
An apportionment by law (of funds, property).
(mathematics, statistics) A probability distribution; the set of relative likelihoods that a variable will have a value in a given interval.
(mathematics, differential geometry) A subset of the tangent bundle of a manifold that satisfies certain properties; used to construct the notions of integrability and foliation of a manifold.
(printing, historical) The process of sorting the types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.
distribution forhandling
(business, marketing) The process by which goods get to final consumers over a geographical market, including storing, selling, shipping and advertising.
uddeling
Anything distributed; portion; share.
spredning
The frequency of occurrence or extent of existence.

distribution board distribution boards n
elskab eltavle gruppetavle
A board containing multiple electrical fuses or circuit breakers; a panelboard

distributivity distributivities n
distributivitet
(mathematics) the fact of being distributive

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ districts n
distrikt
An administrative division of an area.

district heating n
fjernvarme
A system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location for residential and commercial heating requirements.

disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ v
forstyrre
(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
(intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ disturbances n
forstyrrelse
The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
Something that disturbs.

disused /ˌdɪsˈjuːzd/ adj
nedlagt som ikke bruges mere
No longer in use.

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ ditches n
grav rende
A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ diureses n
diurese
(biology, medicine) Excessive production of urine; polyuria.

dive /daɪv/ v
dykke
(intransitive) To swim under water.
filme
(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

dive bomber dive bombers n
styrtbombefly
(aviation, historical) A bomber aircraft that dives directly at its target in order to drop a bomb with greater accuracy.

diver /ˈdaɪ̯və(ɹ)/ divers n
dykker
Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

diversify /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ /daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ /dɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ /dɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ v
afvekslende forandre variere
(transitive) To make (something) diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects, as:

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ diversions n
afledning afledningsmanøvre
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
adspredelse fornøjelse
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
afledning omlægning
The act of diverting.
afledning omledning
Removal of water via a canal.
omkørsel
(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
omdirigering
(transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ diversities n
diversitet mangfoldighed
The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
dividere dele
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To calculate the number (the quotient) by which you must multiply one given number (the divisor) to produce a second given number (the dividend).

divide and conquer v
del og hersk
To use a combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ dividends n
udbytte
(finance) A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).

dividing line dividing lines n
grænse skillelinje
a line, often invisible, which marks the boundary between two areas.
skillelinje
an imaginary line marking the difference between different things, ideals etc.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ more divine most divine adj
guddommelig
Of or pertaining to a god.
Of superhuman or surpassing excellence.
Beautiful, heavenly.

divine service divine services n
gudstjeneste
(countable, Christianity) A service of public Christian worship.

diviner /dɪˈvaɪnə(ɹ)/ diviners n
seer spåmand
One who foretells the future.

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ adj
dykkende
That or who dives or dive.

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ divings n
dykning udspring
The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.
dykning
Descending below the surface of the water to interact with the environment.

diving bell diving bells n
dykkerklokke
An airtight chamber, open at the bottom, that is lowered on a cable underwater to operate as a base or a means of transport for a diver or a small number of divers.

diving mask diving masks n
dykkermaske
A mask worn by divers over the eyes or face to allow them to see clearly underwater, having a watertight seal around its edges to hold it securely to the face.

diving suit diving suits n
dykkerdragt
A garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment.

divining rod divining rods n
ønskekvist
Rod used for dowsing, a technique of divination used to locate subterranean sources of water, metal, other mineral resources or even various other things through magic, or according to many believers a natural phenomenon.

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ divinities n
guddom guddommelighed
(uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]
teologi
(uncountable) The study of religion or religions.

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
delelig
Capable of being divided or split.
(arithmetic) Of an integer, that, when divided by another integer, leaves no remainder.

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ divisions n
deling division
(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
inddeling
Each of the separate parts of something resulting from division.
division
(arithmetic) A calculation that involves this process.
(military) A formation, usually made up of two or three brigades.
division afdeling
A usually high-level section of a large company or conglomerate.
(music) A florid instrumental variation of a melody in the 17th and 18th centuries, originally conceived as the dividing of each of a succession of long notes into several short ones.

division of labour n
arbejdsdeling
(economics) The separation of work into different categories or tasks, each category or task being carried out by different groups of workers.

division sign division signs n
divisionstegn
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ÷, / or : ) used to denote the operation of division.

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ divisors n
divisor
An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times.

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ divorces n
skilsmisse
The legal dissolution of a marriage.
A separation of connected things.

divorced /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ adj
adskilt
Cut off, or separated.
opløst
(of a marriage) Legally dissolved.
skilt
(of persons formerly married) Having had one's marriage legally dissolved.

divulge /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ v
offentliggøre
(transitive) To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.

dizygotic adj
tveægget
(biology) Derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized; dizygous.

dizziness dizzinesses n
svimmelhed
The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ dizzier dizziest adj
svimmel
Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.

do /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ dos n
do
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ do's doos dos n
do
(UK, informal) A party, celebration, social function; usually of moderate size and formality.
(informal) Clipping of hairdo.
(chiefly, obsolete, fossilized, _, in, _, the) Something that has been done.
(archaic) Ado; bustle; stir; to-do; A period of confusion or argument.
(obsolete, UK, slang) An act of swindling; a fraud or deception.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
gøre sidde inde sone
(pro-verb) A syntactic marker that refers back to an earlier verb and allows the speaker to avoid repeating the verb; in most dialects, not used with auxiliaries such as be, though it can be in AAVE.
gøre udføre
(transitive) To perform; to execute.
besøge gå an gøre visit klare sig være nok
(intransitive, transitive) To suffice.
gå an
(intransitive) To be reasonable or acceptable.
gøre gøre (som der bliver sagt)
(ditransitive) To have (as an effect).
arbejde med gøre
(transitive, chiefly in questions) To have as one's job.
gøre
To perform the tasks or actions associated with (something).
(transitive) To treat in a certain way.
(transitive) To work for or on, by way of caring for, looking after, preparing, cleaning, keeping in order, etc.
(transitive, in the form be doing [somewhere]) To exist with a purpose or for a reason.
(informal, transitive) To drive a vehicle at a certain speed, especially in regard to a speed limit.
lave
To cook.
gøre nar
(transitive) To impersonate or depict.
gøre slut på
(transitive, slang) To kill.
gøre det tage
(transitive, slang) To have sex with. (See also do it)
fuske
(transitive) To cheat or swindle.
besøge gøre færdig gøre visit
(transitive, intransitive) To finish.
gå på
(transitive) To take drugs.

do away with v
rydde af vejen
(transitive, idiomatic, informal, euphemistic) To have someone killed.

do it yourself n
gør det selv gør-det-selv
The practice of doing home improvements and maintenance oneself, rather than employing a professional.

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
forstyr ikke må ikke forstyrres
Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.

do the dishes v
vaske op
(intransitive) To wash up dirty crockery (plates and dishes) and cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons).

do the math v
lægge to og to sammen
(chiefly US) To perform a mathematical calculation.
(chiefly US, idiomatic) To determine the explanation for or precise nature of a situation, such as the motive underlying someone's behavior, based on available facts.

do time v
afsone ruske tremmer sidde inde
(colloquial) To spend time in prison (as a prisoner) or in the military (as a servicemember).

do without v
klare sig uden undvære
(mostly, transitive) To manage despite the lack of.

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
tager du imod amerikanske dollar?
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for in American dollars.

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
tager du imod kortbetaling tar du kort
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for by credit card.

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
tror du på Gud?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor believes in God.

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
har du en kæreste?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor has a boyfriend.

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
har du en kæreste?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor has a girlfriend.

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
har du en menu på engelsk?
A question used to ask for a restaurant menu in the English language

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
har du nogen brødre eller søstre?
Used to ask whether someone has any siblings.

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
har du børn?
Used to ask whether somebody is a parent of children.

do you love me phraseologicalUnit
elsker du mig
do you love me?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
har du brug for hjælp?
Asks the interlocutor if they require assistance.

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
taler De dansk? taler De engelsk? taler I dansk? taler I engelsk? taler du dansk? taler du engelsk?
Asks the interlocutor whether or not they are able to speak in the English language.

do-over /ˈduˌoʊvɚ/ do-overs n
ommer
(US, childish) A repeat of a previous activity, with the hope of greater success.

do-while loop do-while loops n
do-while-loop do-while-løkke
(programming) a construction in which a series of commands are performed once initially, and then repeatedly for as long as a specified condition evaluates to true.

dobra /ˈdɒbɹə/ /ˈdəʊbɹə/ dobras n
dobra
The official or principal currency of São Tomé and Príncipe, divided into 100 cêntimos.

docent /ˈdoʊ.sənt/ /ˈdəʊ.sənt/ docents n
docent
A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)
omviser
(chiefly, US) A tour guide at a museum, art gallery, historical site, etc.

docile /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ more docile most docile adj
føjelig lydig
Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
føjelig
Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ docks n
skræppe
Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
halerod
The fleshy root of an animal's tail.
dok anløbsbro kaj
(nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port.
anklagebænk
(law) Part of a courtroom where the accused sits.
kuperet hale
The part of the tail which remains after the tail has been docked.
kobling
An act of docking; joining two things together.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
kupere studse
(transitive) To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.
gå i havn dokke lægge til kaj
(intransitive) To land at a harbour.
beskære trække fra
(transitive) To reduce (wages); to deduct from.
sammenkoble
To join two moving items.

docking dockings n
kupering studsning
The process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal.
dokning
(nautical) The securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables.
sammenkobling
(astronautics) The process of connecting one spacecraft to another.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ doctors n
doktor
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
doktorere
(transitive) To act as a medical doctor to.
(intransitive, humorous) To act as a medical doctor.
forfalske
(transitive) To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior.
(transitive) To alter or make obscure, as with the intention to deceive, especially a document.

doctoral thesis doctoral theses n
doktordisputats
A research paper that a student writes in order to complete the requirements for a doctorate; a dissertation.

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ doctorates n
doktorgrad
The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ doctrines n
doktrin læresætning
(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
dogmatik lære doktrin
(countable, and, uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ documents n
dokument
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ documentaries n
dokumentarfilm
A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ documentations n
dokumentation
(computing, mechanical engineering) Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.

dodecagram dodecagrams n
dodekagram
A star polygon that has twelve vertices.

dodecahedron /doʊˌdɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdoʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɪk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ dodecahedra dodecahedrons n
dodekaeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular dodecahedron has regular pentagons as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
undgå springe til side
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
undgå
(transitive, figuratively) To avoid; to sidestep.

dodgeball dodgeballs n
høvdingebold
A team sport whose main objective is to dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition.

dodgy /ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ dodgier dodgiest adj
unormal
Deviant.
mærkelig
Uncomfortable and weird.

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ dodoes dodos n
dronte
A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ does n
hind då rå
A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used).

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
er der nogen her, der taler engelsk
Does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ dogs n
hund hanhund
A mammal of the family Canidae:
skurk hund
(derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.

dog collar dog collars n
hundehalsbånd
A collar for a dog.

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
hundedage
(archaic) The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.

dog food dog foods n
hundefoder hundemad
Food eaten by or appropriate for dogs in general, whether wild or domesticated.

dog paddle dog paddles n
hundesvømning
A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.

dog rose dog roses n
hunderose
A European wild rose shrub of species Rosa canina, having fragrant white or pink flowers and stems with sharp spines.
A Rosa canina flower.

dog shit n
hundelort
(vulgar, literal) Fecal matter produced by a dog.

dog's life dogs' lives n
hundeliv
(idiomatic) A miserable, wretched existence.

dog-ear /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪə/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹ/ dog-ears n
æseløre
The folded corner of the page of a book or other publication, either due to having been read many times or intentionally as a sort of bookmark.

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ doges dogi n
doge
(historical) The chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa.

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ doggies n
vovse
(childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
hundestilling
(slang) The position assumed for doggy style intercourse.

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ dogmas dogmata n
dogme
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] more dogmatic most dogmatic adj
dogmatisk
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

dogsled dogsleds n
hundeslæde
A sled, pulled by dogs over ice and snow.

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ dogwoods n
kornel
Any of various small trees of the genus Cornus, especially the wild cornel and the flowering cornel

doldrums /ˈdɑldɹəmz/ /ˈdɒldɹəmz/ n
kalmebælte
(nautical, oceanography, by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] dolls dollz n
dukke
A toy in the form of a human.

doll's house doll's houses n
dukkehus
(UK) A miniature house used by children as a toy for recreating domestic settings.

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ dollars n
dollar
(currencies) Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

dollar bill dollar bills n
dollarseddel
A note of currency worth one dollar.

dolomite /ˈdoʊ.ləˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɑl.əˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪt/ dolomites n
dolomit
(mineral) An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

dolour /ˈdoʊlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ /ˈdəʊlə/ dolours n
smerte
(chiefly, uncountable, literary) Anguish, grief, misery, or sorrow.

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] dolphins n
delfin
A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of infraorder Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
duc d'albe
(nautical) A man-made semi submerged maritime structure, usually installed to provide a fixed structure for temporary mooring, to prevent ships from drifting to shallow water or to serve as base for navigational aids.

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ dolphinaria dolphinariums n
delfinarium

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ domains n
definitionsmængde
(computing) A collection of information having to do with a domain, the computers named in the domain, and the network on which the computers named in the domain reside.

dome /dəʊm/ domes n
kuppel
(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.

domestic /-stək/ /dəˈmes.tɪk/ /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ more domestic most domestic adj
huslig
Of or relating to the home.
Of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.
indenrigs
Internal to a specific country.

domestic policy domestic policies n
indenrigspolitik
A government's policy relating to issues and activity within a nation's borders.

domestic violence n
hustruvold vold i hjemmet
Violence between members of a household, such as spouses.

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
tæmme
(transitive) To make domestic.
(transitive) To make (more) fit for domestic life.
domesticere gøre til husdyr tæmme
(transitive) To adapt to live with humans.
(intransitive) To adapt to live with humans.

domiciled adj
hjemmehørende
Living, residing or (of a company) based (in a particular place).

domination /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ dominations n
herredømme
The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.
(Christianity) A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
(BDSM) A fetish characterized by control and power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.

dominion /doʊˈmɪnjən/ /dəˈmɪnjən/ dominions n
herredømme magt
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
dominion
(sometimes, figurative) A kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence; governed territory.

domino /ˈdɑmɪnoʊ/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/ dominoes dominos n
dominobrik
(dominoes) A tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes. [from c. 1800]
domino
A masquerade costume consisting of a hooded robe and a mask covering the upper part of the face.
domino halvmaske
The mask itself.

domino effect domino effects n
dominoeffekt
The situation in which one event sets off a chain of additional events.

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
domino
Any of several games played by arranging domino tiles on a flat surface.

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
tage på
(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
pels ikke bjørnen før den er skudt
One should not depend upon a favorable (and typically overoptimistic) outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur.

don't go there interjection
det skal du ikke tænke på
(idiomatic, informal) Do not broach that topic.

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
sku ikke en given hest i munden
One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely.

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
bare rolig
Indicates to the interlocutor not to worry (feel anxiety) about something.

donate /doʊˈneɪt/ /dəʊˈneɪt/ /dəˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
donere
(ambitransitive) To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ donations n
donation bidrag gave
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

donator donators n
donator
(rare) Donor, one who donates.

done /dʌn/ [dɐn] [dʊn] more done most done adj
færdig
(of an activity or task) Completed or finished.

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ donkeys donkies n
æsel
A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
A stubborn person.
A fool.

doom /duːm/ dooms n
dom
(countable, obsolete) A judgment or decision.
(countable, obsolete) A sentence or penalty for illegal behaviour.
undergang
Death.

doom /duːm/ v
dømme fordømme
(transitive) To pronounce judgment or sentence on; to condemn.

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ doomsayers n
dommedagsprofet
One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ doomsdays n
dommedag
The day when God is expected to judge the world; the end times.
Judgement day; the day of the Final Judgment; any day of decisive judgement or final dissolution.

doona /ˈduːnə/ doonas n
dyne
(Australia) A padded blanket used as a cover in bed; a duvet.

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doʊ/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ doors n
dør låge
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
låge
Any flap, etc. that opens like a door.

door closer door closers n
dørlukker
A mechanical device, containing a spring and a cylinder of fluid, that automatically closes an open door.

door frame /ˈdɔɹ ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔː ˌfɹeɪm/ door frames n
dørkarm
The frame into which a door is fitted.

door handle door handles n
dørhåndtag
A mechanism attached to a door and used to open or close it.

doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ doorbells n
dørklokke
A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.

doorframe /ˈdɔɹˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔːˌfɹeɪm/ doorframes n
dørkarm
The frame into which a door is fitted.

doorkeeper doorkeepers n
portner
The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes just a doorman, sometimes something more.

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ doorknobs n
dørgreb dørhåndtag
A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

doorknocker doorknockers n
dørhammer
(architectural elements) A knocker mounted on a door.

doorless adj
dørløs
Without a door.

doorman doormen n
dørmand
A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.

doormat /ˈdoːˌmæt/ /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ doormats n
dørmåtte
A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.
(figuratively, derogatory) Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes.

doorstep /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ doorsteps n
dørtærskel
An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ doorways n
døråbning
The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ dopamines n
dopamin
(neurotransmitter, pharmaceutical drug) A monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin.

doppelganger /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ doppelgangers n
dobbeltgænger
A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person.
A remarkably similar double.

dork /dɔɹk/ /dɔːk/ v
nørd
(slang, intransitive, uncommon) To act or behave in the manner of a dork.
(slang, intransitive, uncommon) To act or behave in an awkward or clumsy manner.

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
hvilende slumrende sovende
Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

dormer /ˈdɔɹmɚ/ /ˈdɔːmə(ɹ)/ dormers n
kvist
(architecture) A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof.

dormer-window dormer-windows n
kvistvindye
An upright window built from a sloping roof.

dormitory /ˈdoː.mɪ.tɹi/ /ˈdɔɹ.mɪ.tɹi/ /ˈdɔɹ.mɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈdɔː.mɪ.tɹi/ dormitories n
sovesal
A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.
internat
A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ dormice n
hasselmus syvsover
Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae (syns. Myoxidae, Muscardinidae).

dorsal fin dorsal fins n
rygfinne
A fin located on the backs of fish and some marine mammals.

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ doses n
dosis
A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
dosis portion
The quantity of an agent (not always active) substance or radiation administered or experienced at any one time.

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ v
give en dosis dosere
(transitive) To administer a dose to.
dosere
To prescribe a dose.

dossier /-si.ɚ/ /ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɑs.jeɪ/ /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ dossiers n
dossier
A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ dots n
punkt prik
Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
dobbelt
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.

double act double acts n
komikerduo
A comic pairing in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin and profession, but often with drastically different personalities or behavior, maybe with a stooge or straight man.

double agent double agents n
dobbeltagent

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ double basses n
kontrabas
The largest stringed instrument of the violin family.

double bed double beds n
dobbeltseng
(UK, US) A bed designed for two adults, typically measuring 54 by 75 inches (1.35 by 1.9 meters).

double bond double bonds n
dobbeltbinding
(physical chemistry) A covalent bond in which two electron pairs (instead of the usual one) are shared between two atoms; most common between carbon atoms and carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, but several other forms are known.

double chin double chins n
dobbelthage
A layer of subcutaneous fat under the chin, giving the appearance of having an extra chin.

double crochet double crochets n
stangmaske
(US) a crochet stitch achieved by: yarn over, push through next loop, yarn over and pull back through, yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ double entendre double entendres n
tvetydighed
A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo.

double fault double faults n
dobbeltfejl
(tennis) The missing of both the first serve and second serve, resulting in a point for the receiver.

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ double lives n
dobbeltliv
An existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from some people.

double penetration n
sandwich
The simultaneous sexual penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people or objects.

double reed double reeds n
dobbelt rørblad
(music) A pair of reeds, in any of several wind instruments, that are joined together and vibrate together.

double room double rooms n
dobbeltværelse
A room, especially in a hotel, that is designed for two people and has two single beds (sometimes called a twin room) or one double bed.

double scull double sculls n
dobbeltsculler
(watercraft) A light, narrow rowing boat, especially one used in competitive rowing, in which two rowers each have two oars

double sheet bend double sheet bends n
dobbelt flagknob
Doubled version of the sheet bend; a strong knot used to tie two ropes of different diameters together.

double standard double standards n
dobbeltmoral
A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

double track n
dobbeltspor
(rail) A section of railway line or tramline consisting of two parallel tracks, one being used in one direction and the other in the opposite direction.

double-dealing /ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ/ double-dealings n
dobbeltspil falskhed
deceit or treachery

double-decker double-deckers n
dobbeltdækker
A frigate with two decks above the waterline.

double-decker bus double-decker buses n
dobbeltdækker dobbeltdækkerbus todækker
A bus that has two levels (decks) of seating.

double-edged more double-edged most double-edged adj
tveægget
(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.

double-edged sword double-edged swords n
tveægget sværd
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged,‎ sword.

double-entry adj
dobbelt bogholderi
(accounting) Describing a method of bookkeeping in which each transaction is entered in two accounts, for debits and for credits.

double-pointed needle double-pointed needles n
strømpepind
(knitting) a knitting needle with points at both ends; used in sets of four or five to knit narrower tubes than possible with a circular needle

double-sided adj
dobbeltsidet dobbeltsidig
Using or able to be used on both sides.

double-track adj
dobbeltsporet
(rail) Having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions.

double-u /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ double-ues n
dobbelt-v
The name of the Latin-script letter W/w.

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ doublets n
dublet
vams
A man’s close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by European men from the 1400s to the 1600s.

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ doubts n
tvivl
(uncountable, countable) Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty.

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
tvivle betvivle
(ambitransitive) To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.

doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ more doubtful most doubtful adj
tvivlende usikker
Experiencing or showing doubt, skeptical.
tvivlsom
Undecided or of uncertain outcome.
Improbable or unlikely.
Suspicious, or of dubious character.

doubting Thomas doubting Thomases n
tvivlende Thomas Thomas Tvivleren
One who requires proof before believing.

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
utvivlsomt
Without doubt; certainly; definitely; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly.

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ douchebags n
stodder
(US, slang, vulgar, humorous) A jerk or asshole; a mean or rude person; someone seen as being arrogant, snobby or obnoxious.

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ doughs n
dej
A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, and/or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.

dough scraper dough scrapers n
dejskraber
A rubber or metal implement used to scrape food, such as dough, off a countertop, out of a bowl, etc.

doughnut /ˈdoʊ.nət/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊ.nət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ doughnuts n
donut berliner munkering
A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape filled with jelly/jam, custard, or cream.

dove /dʌv/ doves n
due
(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

dove's-foot n
blød storkenæb
Geranium molle, a small annual species of geranium, native to England; so called from the shape of the leaf.

down /daʊn/ more down most down adj
aftagende lav nedadgående
At a lower level than before.
deprimeret langt nede nede
(informal) Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.

down /daʊn/ farther down farthest down adv
ned nedad
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
ned
To the south (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).
nede
Into a state of non-operation.

down /daʊn/ downs n
højdedrag
(especially, southern England, also Australia, often plural, often in place names) A hill; in England, especially a chalk hill.
(UK, mostly, in the plural) A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep.
dun
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
bane
(usually, in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing.

down /daʊn/ preposition
hen ad ned ad
From the higher end to the lower of.
From one end to another of (in any direction); along.

down /daʊn/ v
hælde ned lade falde sluge tabe
(transitive) To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down; to fell. [from 16th c.]
hælde ned sluge
(transitive) Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground; to bring down (with a missile etc.). [from 19th c.]

down payment down payments n
udbetaling
(legal, finance) A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.

down with interjection
ned med
Expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.

down with preposition
nede med
(colloquial) Comfortable with; having a positive, favourable, or accepting attitude toward; approving of; okay with.

down with the kids adj
ung med de unge

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
nedlagre hente downloade
(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

downpipe downpipes n
nedløbsrør
The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ downpours n
øsregn regnskyl styrtregn
A heavy rain.

downspout downspouts n
nedløbsrør
A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system.

downtime /ˈdaʊntaɪm/ /ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ downtimes n
nedetid
Time lost due to the failure of some system or machinery, such as a computer crash or power outage.
(chiefly, Canada, US) A period of time set aside for relaxation and rest; leisure time, free time.

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ dowries n
medgift
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

dowsing dowsings n
kvistgang
The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ doxologies n
doksologi
An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ dozen dozens n
dusin tylvt
A set of twelve.
(bingo) The number twelve.

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ drafts n
gennemtræk
(US spelling) A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
slurk
(US spelling) The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.
fadøl
(US spelling) Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
kladde udkast
(universal) An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.
værnepligt
(American English, Canadian English, usually with the) Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] drags n
drag
(uncountable, slang) Women's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment. [from late 19th c.]
dræg vod
(countable) A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.
drag hiv sug
(countable, informal) A puff on a cigarette or joint.
spor
(countable) The scent-path left by dragging a fox, or some other substance such as aniseed, for training hounds to follow scents.
træk
(countable, snooker) A large amount of backspin on the cue ball, causing the cue ball to slow down.
luftmodstand
(nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] v
hal trække
(transitive) To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
trække ud
To proceed heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.
forhale
To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.
trække
(graphical user interface) To operate a pointing device by moving it with a button held down; to move, copy, etc. (an item) in this way.
slæbe
(chiefly of a vehicle) To unintentionally rub or scrape on a surface.

dragnet dragnets n
slæbegarn slæbevod
(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water.
eftersøgning
(law enforcement) Heightened efforts by law enforcement personnel undetaken in order to capture suspects.

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ /ˈdɹæɡɪn/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] dragons n
drage lindorm
In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ dragonflies n
guldsmed
An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ dragoons n
dragon
(by extension) Originally (historical) , a soldier armed with a dragoon musket (sense 1.1) who fought both on foot and mounted on a horse; now, a cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets.

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ drains n
afløb dræn rende
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
spild
Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ v
flyde
dræne udtørre
(transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
dræne tappe tømme
(transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
bortlede
(transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

drain cleaner drain cleaners n
afløbsrens
A substance, usually a liquid, used to clean drains by unclogging material lodged inside them.

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnəd͡ʒ/ drainages n
dræning afvanding
A natural or artificial means for the removal of fluids from a given area by its draining away.

drainage basin drainage basins n
afvandingsområde
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.

drainage pipe drainage pipes n
drænrør
A conduit for the removal of water or waste water.

drainage system drainage systems n
flodsystem
(geomorphology) pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin

drake /dɹeɪk/ drakes n
andrik
A male duck.

dram /dɹæm/ drams n
dram
(by extension) Any similarly minute quantity, (now, _, particularly) a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ dramas dramata n
drama
(countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
(uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ more dramatic most dramatic adj
dramatisk
Of or relating to the drama.
Striking in appearance or effect.

dramaturgic /ˈdɹæm.ə.tɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹæm.əˈtəː.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑ.məˈtɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑː.məˈtəː.dʒɪk/ more dramaturgic most dramaturgic adj
dramaturgisk
Of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage.

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ dramaturgies n
dramaturgi
(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
dam
(board games, UK, Irish, Commonwealth, uncountable) A board game for two players in which the players each have a set number of pieces (typically 12 or 20, depending on the rule set), known as men, and the object is to capture each of the opponent's pieces by jumping one's own pieces over the opponent's pieces.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ /ˈdɹo/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] draws n
lodtrækning
The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.
remis
Draft: flow through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process, possibly adjustable with a damper.
(poker) A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ /ˈdɹo/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
trække
(intransitive, now, rare) To pull something along; to have force to move anything by pulling. [from 14th c.]
(transitive) To pull (a plough, vehicle etc.); to cause (something) to move forwards by pulling it. [from 11th c.]
To pull out, unsheathe (a sword, firearm etc.). [from 12th c.]
trække for
To pull (a curtain, blinds etc.) open or closed. [from 13th c.]
tegne trække
To conduct (a lottery); to select (the numbers) for a lottery; to win (a prize) in a lottery. [from 16th c.]

draw out v
forhale trække ud
To make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.
trække ud
To physically extract, as blood from a vein.
trække frem
To extract, bring out, as concealed information; elicit; educe.
lokke frem
To use means to entice or force (an animal) from its hole or similar hiding place.
trække sig
(poker) To improve a losing hand to a winning hand by receiving additional cards.

draw the line v
sætte grænsen
(idiomatic) To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.

drawback /ˈdɹoˌbæk/ /ˈdɹoːˌbæk/ /ˈdɹɑˌbæk/ /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ [ˈd͡ʒɹɔɹˌbæk] [ˈd͡ʒɹɔˌbæk] drawbacks n
ulempe skyggeside
A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
toldgodtgørelse
A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

drawbridge /ˈdɹɑbɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ drawbridges n
vindebro
A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ drawers n
skuffe
An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
tegner
Agent noun of draw; one who draws.

drawers /dɹɔɹz/ /dɹɔːz/ n
underbukser
(dated, or, regional, informal) Underpants, especially long underpants.

drawing /ˈdɹoː.wɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ drawings n
tegning
A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper.

drawing board /ˈdɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ [ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd] [ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd] drawing boards n
tegnebræt
A plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes.
(figuratively) The planning stage of a project.

dreadfully /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ more dreadfully most dreadfully adv
forfærdelig frygtelig skrækkelig
In a dreadful manner.

dreadlocks /ˈdɹɛdlɒks/ /ˈdɹɛdˌlɑks/ n
dreadlocks
A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.

dreadnought /ˈdɹɛd.nɑt/ /ˈdɹɛd.nɔt/ /ˈdɹɛd.nɔːt/ dreadnoughts n
slagskib
(informal) Any type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] dreams n
drøm
Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
(figurative) A hope or wish.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] v
drømme
(intransitive) To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
(intransitive) To hope, to wish.
(transitive) To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

dream house dream houses n
drømmehus
One's ideal house or home.

dreamcatcher dreamcatchers n
drømmefanger
A decorative Native American object in the form of a hoop and net with attachments such as feathers, traditionally believed by the Ojibwa to “filter out” bad dreams.

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] dreamers n
drømmer
Someone whose beliefs are far from realistic.

dreamland dreamlands n
drømmeland
An imaginary world experienced while dreaming.
An imagined world that is ideal yet unrealistic; a fantasy.

dreamlike more dreamlike most dreamlike adj
drømmeagtig
Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.

dreamworld dreamworlds n
drømmeverden
An imaginary world, such as experienced while dreaming.

drenched /dɹɛnt͡ʃt/ more drenched most drenched adj
drivvåd gennemblødt dyngvåd
Completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹes/ /dɹɛs/ dresses n
kjole påklædning
(clothing) An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
dragt
Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.

dress /dɹes/ /dɹɛs/ v
afpudse afrette behandle ordne pudse tilhugge
To prepare the surface of (a material, such as lumber or stone; a grindstone or grinding wheel).
(butchering) Of an animal carcass: to have a certain quantity or weight after removal of the internal organs and skin; also, to have a certain appearance after being cut up and prepared for cooking.
klæde
(agriculture, horticulture) To cultivate or tend to (a garden, land, plants, etc.); especially, to add fertilizer or manure to (soil); to fertilize, to manure.
(sports) Of a sportsperson: to put on the uniform and have the equipment needed to play a sport.
To put on clothes.
klæde beklæde
(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.]

dress rehearsal dress rehearsals n
generalprøve
(theatre) A rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume, in order to test all aspects of the production by closely reproducing the actual conditions of a performance.

dressed up more dressed up most dressed up adj
udklædt
Wearing a costume.

dresser /ˈdɹɛsə/ dressers n
kommode
(US) An item of bedroom furniture, like a low chest of drawers (bureau), often with a mirror.

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ dressing gowns n
morgenkåbe slåbrok
(UK, Ireland) An item of clothing often made from cotton or another absorbent material, in the form of a long open robe with a belt to tie it around the middle and fasten it securely; often worn over pyjamas.

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ dressing rooms n
garderobe påklædningsværelse

dressing table dressing tables n
toiletbord
A low table or chest of drawers with a mirror at which one sits while dressing, applying makeup or similar tasks.

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ dressmakers n
syerske
A person who makes tailor-made women's clothes.

dried /dɹaɪd/ [d͡ʒɹaɪd] adj
tørret
Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.
Usually of foods: cured, preserved by drying.

drift /dɹɪft/ drifts n
drive
Anything driven at random.

driftwood /ˈdɹɪftwʊd/ driftwoods n
drivtømmer
Such a piece of wood that has been cast ashore.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] drills n
dril
An Old World monkey of West Africa, Mandrillus leucophaeus, similar in appearance to the mandrill, but lacking the colorful face.
boremaskine bor
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
bore
(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

drilling rig drilling rigs n
boreplatform borerig
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drilling,‎ rig.
An oil rig.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] drinks n
drink
A type of beverage (usually mixed).
drink drik
A (served) alcoholic beverage.
tår drikke
The action of drinking, especially with the verbs take or have.
alkohol spiritus
Alcoholic beverages in general.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
drikke
(ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
(intransitive) To consume alcoholic beverages.

drink-driver drink-drivers n
spritbilist
(chiefly, British, and, Australian, legal) A person who operates a motor vehicle when legally intoxicated.

drinkable more drinkable most drinkable adj
drikkelig
(of water) Safe to drink.
drikkelig værd at drikke
(of an alcoholic beverage, especially wine) Of good or satisfactory quality.

drinking game drinking games n
drukspil
(games) A game (often a logic or memory game) which involves the drinking of alcohol, usually as a penalty for making mistakes, as the intoxication makes the game harder to play.

drinking horn drinking horns n
drikkehorn
(chiefly, _, historical) A drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn.

drinking song drinking songs n
drikkevise
A song which celebrates or accompanies the drinking of alcohol.

drinking straw drinking straws n
sugerør
A long tube (usually made out of plastic or paper) through which a beverage is drunk via suction.

drinking water drinking waters n
drikkevand
Water that is suitable or intended for ingestion by humans.

drip /dɹɪp/ v
dryppe
(intransitive) To fall one drop at a time.

drivable /ˈdɹaɪvəbl̩/ more drivable most drivable adj
kørbar
Capable of being driven (as a vehicle).
fremkommelig
Capable of being driven on safely or successfully (as a road or other surface).

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
køre drive
(transitive) To convey (a person, etc.) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.
(transitive, ergative) To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ drivers n
chauffør
One who drives something, in any sense of the verb drive.
A person who drives some other vehicle.
chauffør bilist
A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car or a bus.

driver's license driver's licenses n
kørekort førerbevis
(American spelling) A document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways, often used as an identification document.

driver's seat driver's seats n
førersæde
(chiefly, US) The seat in a vehicle where the driver sits.

driverless adj
førerløs selvkørende
Without a driver.

driveshaft driveshafts n
drivaksel
A shaft used to transmit rotary motion.

driveway driveways n
indkørsel
(UK, US) A short private road that leads to a house or garage.

driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ drivings n
kørsel
The action of the verb to drive in any sense.

driving force driving forces n
drivkraft
The force that causes something to move or a physical process to occur.

driving test driving tests n
køreprøve
A test required in order to acquire a driver's licence.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ drizzles n
finregn støvregn
Light rain.
stænk
(physics, weather) Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
småregne støvregne
(impersonal) To rain lightly.
stænke
(cooking, transitive) To pour slowly and evenly, especially oil or honey in cooking.
pisse
(slang) To urinate.

dromedary /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ dromedaries n
dromedar
The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ drones n
drone
A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
drone dronefly
(metonymically): An aircraft operated by remote control, especially an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

drool /dɹuːl/ /dɹʉl/ n
savl
Saliva trickling from the mouth.

drool /dɹuːl/ /dɹʉl/ v
savle
(ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] drops n
dråbe
(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] v
falde
(transitive, ergative, also, figuratively) To let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on). [from 14th c.]

drop-ball drop-balls n
dommerkast
(soccer) A method of restarting play in a game where the referee drops the ball between two players of opposing teams.

dropdown list dropdown lists n
dropdownmenu rullegardin
(graphical user interface) A user interface control GUI element similar to a list box which allows the user to choose one value from a list.

dropwort dropworts n
knoldet mjødurt
A perennial herb, Filipendula vulgaris, closely related to meadowsweet.

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] droughts n
tørke
A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
drukne
(transitive) To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
(intransitive) To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.

drown out v
overdøve
(idiom) To cover, obscure, or overwhelm by being louder or more intense than.

drub /dɹʊb/ /dɹʌb/ v
banke prygle tæske
To beat (someone or something) with a stick.

drubbing /ˈdɹʌbɪŋ/ drubbings n
lag tæsk omgang klø omgang tæsk
A severe beating.
stryg
A thorough defeat.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] drugs n
narkotika
droge
(pharmacology) A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
stof narkotikum rusmiddel narko
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

drug addict drug addicts n
narkoman stofmisbruger
A person with a chemical or psychological dependency on a drug, especially one which is illegal or improperly procured.

drug addiction drug addictions n
afhængighed af narkotika narkomani stofmisbrug
Dependency on drugs, especially which are illegal or improperly procured.

drug dealer drug dealers n
dealer narkohandler
One who illegally sells recreational drugs.

drug trafficking n
narkohandel
The process of smuggling, distributing and selling illegal drugs.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ drums n
tromme
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
tromle tønde tromme
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
tønde
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
tromme
(intransitive) To beat a drum.
(ambitransitive) To beat with a rapid succession of strokes.
banke
(transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.

drum head drum heads n
trommeskind
The thin circle of material attached to the top of a drum shell for the purpose of striking, sometimes made of skin and in such occurrences sometimes referred to as a skin, or drum-skin, but often synthetic.

drum kit drum kits n
trommesæt
A collection of drums and other percussion instruments designed to be played together.

drum roll drum rolls n
trommehvirvel
A sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly and rhythmically over short intervals.

drumhead court-martial drumhead court-martials n
standret
(military) A court-martial held in the field to hear urgent charges of offences committed in action.

drumstick drumsticks n
trommestik
A stick used to play drums. [from 16th c.]
hønselår kyllingelår
The second joint of the legbone of a chicken or other fowl, especially as an item of food. [from 17th c.]

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunker drunkest adj
fuld beruset stiv drukken anløben bedugget
Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunks n
dranker
A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.

drunk as a lord adj
fuld som en allike
(simile) Completely drunk.

drunk as a skunk adj
fuld som en allike

drunk driving n
spirituskørsel spritbilisme

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ more drunken most drunken adj
beruset fuld
Drunk, in the state of intoxication after having drunk an alcoholic beverage.

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ drunkennesses n
fuldskab
A state of being drunk.

drupe /dɹuːp/ /dɹɪu̯p/ drupes n
stenfrugt
(botany) a kind of fruit, with a fleshy exterior, formed from the exocarp and mesocarp, surrounding a hardened endocarp which protects the seed.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] drier driest dryer dryest adj
tør
Free from or lacking moisture.
(chemistry) Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
(humor) Amusing without showing amusement.
Lacking interest, boring.
Of a bite from an animal: not containing the usual venom.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
tørre
(transitive, figurative) To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

dry matter dry matters n
tørstof
dry weight; a measurement of the mass of something when completely dried

dry mouth n
mundtørhed xerostomi
(medicine) Abnormal dryness of the mouth

dry rot n
hussvamp
(plant disease) A fungal infection which affects plants, in particular potatoes.

dry season dry seasons n
tørketid
Any season in which little rain falls; used especially in the tropics where it alternates with the rainy season

dry-shod adv
tørskoet
With one's footwear dry, not in or under water, usually referring to walking on ground which at another time, or usually, is covered with deep water.

drydock drydocks n
tørdok
(nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.

dryer /ˈdɹaɪə/ /ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] dryers n
tørretumbler
A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.

drypoint drypoints n
koldnålsradering koldnålsstik
(uncountable) A technique of intaglio printmaking similar to engraving in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) point.
koldnål
(countable) The needle used in this technique.

drywall /ˈdraɪˌwɔl/ /ˈdraɪˌwɔːl/ drywalls n
gipsplade
A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ duals n
dualis
(mathematics) Of a vector in an inner product space, the linear functional corresponding to taking the inner product with that vector. The set of all duals is a vector space called the dual space.

dual mandate dual mandates n
dobbeltmandat
(politics) A situation in which a person has been elected to two different bodies with different competencies, for example being a member of both a national legislature, and of a local authority.

dualistic more dualistic most dualistic adj
dualistisk
Of or relating to dualism.

duathlon duathlons n
duatlon duathlon
An athletic contest consisting of running and cycling.

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ dubbings n
eftersynkronisering
(film) The replacement of a voice part in a film or animation, particularly with a translation, revoicing.

dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ more dubious most dubious adj
tvivlsom usikker
(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
tvivlende tvivlrådig usikker
(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Db) with atomic number 105.

duchess /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ duchesses n
hertuginde
The wife or widow of a duke.
The female ruler of a duchy.

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ duchies n
hertugdømme
A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

duck /dʊk/ /dʌk/ duck ducks n
and vildand
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.
and
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

duck /dʊk/ /dʌk/ v
dukke
(intransitive) To quickly lower the head or body, often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
dykke
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
smyge uden om undvige
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something.

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ ducklings n
ælling
A young duck.
A young female duck.

duckweed duckweed duckweeds n
andemad
Any of several reduced floating aquatic plants in the subfamily Lemnoideae of the family Araceae.

duct /dʌkt/ ducts n
kanal
A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another

duct tape duct tapes n
gaffatape
A generally gray waterproof adhesive tape used for many purposes and easy to cut with the hands.

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ /ˈdʌk.təl/ more ductile most ductile adj
stækbar
Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.
sej smidig
Molded easily into a new form.
føjelig
(rare) Led easily; prone to follow.

ductile fracture ductile fractures n
duktilt brud
(mechanics, material science) type of fracture with plastic deformation and ductile rupture

dud /dʌd/ duds n
forsager blindgænger fuser
(informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
nitte
A lottery ticket that does not give a payout.

dude /duːd/ [dʉːwd] dudes n
fyr fætter starut
(chiefly, US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.

due /dju/<a:traditional> /djuː/ /du/ /du/<a:more recent,yod-dropping> /dɪu̯/ /dʒuː/<a:yod-coalescence> /dʒʉː/ ; more due most due adj
forfalden skyldig
Having reached the expected, scheduled, or natural time.

due /dju/<a:traditional> /djuː/ /du/ /du/<a:more recent,yod-dropping> /dɪu̯/ /dʒuː/<a:yod-coalescence> /dʒʉː/ ; more due most due adv
stik
(used with compass directions) Directly; exactly.

due to preposition
på grund af
Caused by; resulting from; because of.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ duels n
duel tvekamp
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
duellere
To engage in a battle.

duffel coat duffel coats n
duffelcoat
A warm, hooded coat, made from duffel, fastened with toggles.

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ dugongs n
dygong
A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ dukes n
hertug
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
storfyrste storhertug
A grand duke.

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ dulcimers n
hakkebræt
A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).

dull /dʌl/ duller dullest adj
sløv
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
kedelig
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
mat
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
dum
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.

dulse /dʌls/ dulses n
søl
A seaweed of a reddish-brown color (Palmaria palmata) which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland.

duma /ˈdumə/ dumas n
duma
A Russian legislative assembly such as the historical duma of the Russian Empire or the modern lower house of the Federal Assembly (the Russian national parliament).

dumb /dʌm/ dumber dumbest adj
dum åndssvag
(informal, pejorative, especially of a person) Stupid.
dum fordummende åndssvag
(figuratively) Pointless, foolish, lacking intellectual content or value.

dumb as a bag of hammers adj
dum som en dør
(slang, humorous) Remarkably stupid.

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ dumbasses n
dummerik dummernik
(US, sometimes considered, vulgar, slang, mildly, derogatory) A stupid or foolish person.

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ dumbbells n
håndvægt
A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
forbløffe lamslå
(transitive) To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.

dumbfounded more dumbfounded most dumbfounded adj
målløs
Shocked and speechless.

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ dummies n
tåbe
A figure of a person or animal used by a ventriloquist; a puppet.
dukke gine mannequin
Something constructed with the size and form of a human, to be used in place of a person.
attrap
A deliberately nonfunctional device or tool used in place of a functional one.

dump truck dump trucks n
dumper
A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo, having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground.

dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ dumplings n
dumpling
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.

dumpster diving /ˈdʌmpstəˈdaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈdʌmpstɚˈdaɪvɪŋ/ v
skraldning
act of recovering discarded items

dun-bar /ˈdʌnbɑː(ɹ)/ dun-bars n
trapezugle
A moth of species Cosmia trapezina, found in parts of Europe.

dune /djun/ /djuːn/ /dun/ /dɪu̯n/ /dʒuːn/ dunes n
klit
(geomorphology) A ridge or hill of sand piled up by currents of wind or water.

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ dungs n
gødning møg
(uncountable) Manure; animal excrement.

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ dung beetles n
gødningsbille møgbille
Any of the beetle of the family Scarabaeidae (scarab beetles), especially of the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, noted for rolling dung into balls for use as food or as brooding chambers.

dungeon /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ dungeons n
fangekælder
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.

duo /ˈdju.oʊ/ /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ /ˈdʒuː.əʊ/ duos n
duo
Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ duodena duodenums n
tolvfingertarm
(anatomy) The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

duopoly /djuːˈɒpəli/ /duˈɑpəli/ /duː-/ duopolies n
duopol
(economics) An economic condition in which two sellers exert most control over the market of a commodity.

duplicitous /djuːˈplɪsətəs/ /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ more duplicitous most duplicitous adj
hyklerisk
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

durability durabilities n
holdbarhed slidstyrke varighed
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ more durable most durable adj
holdbar slidstærk varig
Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ durations n
varighed
An amount of time or a particular time interval.

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ /d͡ʒʊˈɹɛs/ n
tvang
Constraint by threat.

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ durians n
durian
The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
gennem i
For all of a given time interval.
i løbet af under i
At any time or period within a given time interval.

dusk /dʌsk/ dusks n
skumring
The time after the sun has set but when the sky is still lit by sunlight; the evening twilight period.

dusky tit dusky tits n
skifermejse
Melaniparus funereus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

dust /dʌst/ dusts n
støv
(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ dust bunnies n
nullermand
(US, informal) A small clump of dust, fluff, hair, particles of skin, etc., that tends to accumulate indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.

dust devil /dʌst ˈdɛvəl/ dust devils n
støvhvirvel
A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust picked up from the ground.

dust mask dust masks n
støvmaske
A protective mask which covers the mouth and nose of the wearer, worn when in a dusty atmosphere, or when doing work which creates dust.

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ dusters n
støveklud
An object, now especially a cloth, used for dusting surfaces etc.
housecoat kittel
A loose-fitting long coat.

dustmote dustmotes n
støvfnug støvgran støvkorn
A mote or speck of dust.

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ dustpans n
fejebakke
A flat scoop with a short handle, into which dust, dirt and other material is conveyed with a brush or broom.

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔɹm/ /ˈdʌst.stɔːm/ duststorms n
støvstorm
phenomenon in which gale- to hurricane-force winds blow particles up in a planet's atmosphere.

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ dustier dustiest adj
støvet
Covered with dust.

dutiful more dutiful most dutiful adj
pligtopfyldende pligttro
Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] duties n
pligt
That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
told
A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
tjeneste
The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

duty-free adj
toldfri
Exempt from duty, especially from customs duty.

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ duumvirates n
duumvirat
(historical) Any of several offices of the Roman Republic held by two joint magistrates known as duumvirs.

duvet /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ duvets n
dyne dundyne
(British, New Zealand, Canada) A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
dynebetræk
(US) Short for duvet cover.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ dwarfs dwarves n
dværg
(mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
(now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
(star) A dwarf star.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ v
rage op over
(transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
krympe skrumpe
(intransitive) To become (much) smaller.
krympe rage op over skrumpe
To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt.

dwarf elder dwarf elders n
sommer-hyld
A small European herbaceous perennial elder, species Sambucus ebulus.

dwarf planet dwarf planets n
dværgplanet
(astronomy) A planetary (world-like) body of the Solar system, that directly orbits the Sun like the classical planets but does not gravitationally dominate other bodies in the region of its orbit.

dwell /dwɛl/ v
bo leve bebo forblive
(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.
dvæle
(intransitive) To abide; to remain; to continue.

dwelling /ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/ dwellings n
bolig bopæl
A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

dye /daɪ/ dyes n
farvestof farve
A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

dye /daɪ/ v
farve
(transitive) To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

dyed /daɪd/ more dyed most dyed adj
farvet
Coloured or tinted with dye, or as though therewith.

dyke /daɪk/ dykes n
lebbe
betonlebbe
(slang, usually, _, pejorative, offensive) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
dige
An earthwork raised to prevent inundation of low land by the sea or flooding rivers.

dynamically more dynamically most dynamically adv
dynamisk
Of a dynamic nature; variable or constantly changing nature.

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ dynamites n
dynamit
A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ v
demolere
To blow up with dynamite or other high explosive.

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ dynamos n
dynamo
(electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.
dynamo energibundt
(figuratively) An energetic person.

dynastic /daɪˈnæstɪk/ /dɪˈnæstɪk/ more dynastic most dynastic adj
dynastisk
Pertaining to a dynasty.

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ dynasties n
dynasti
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ dyscalculias n
dyskalkuli talblindhed
(pathology) A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

dysentery /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ dysenteries n
dysenteri
(pathology) A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon (large intestine), accompanied by pus (white blood cells) in the feces, fever, pain in the abdomen, high-volume diarrhea, and possible blood in the feces.

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ dysfunctions n
dysfunktion funktionsforstyrrelse funktionssvigt
(mostly, medical) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

dysfunctional more dysfunctional most dysfunctional adj
dysfunktionel
Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior.

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ dyslexias n
dysleksi ordblindhed
(neurology, pathology) A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties.

dysmorphia dysmorphias n
dysmorfofobi
(psychology, psychiatry) Any of various psychological disorders of distorted body image in which a person inaccurately believes that their body is misshapen or inadequate, such as anorexia, bulimia, and muscle dysmorphia ("bigorexia").

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ dysphorias n
dysfori
A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.

dyspnea /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ dyspneas n
åndenød
(pathology) Difficult or laboured respiration; shortness of breath.

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
dysprosium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre.

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ déjà vus n
deja-vu
Loosely or humorously, anything one has done before or is being repeated.

département départements n
departement
An administrative unit in various French-speaking countries, smaller than a région, similar to an English county.

détente /deɪˈtɑnt/ /deɪˈtɒnt/ /dɪˈtɑnt/ détentes n
afspændingspolitik detente
(chiefly, _, politics) A relaxing of tension, especially between countries.

e-book e-books n
e-bog
Electronic book, a book published in electronic form.

e-form e-forms n
e-form
(linguistics, of the Danish language) The definite singular and plural form of adjectives, which often end in -e.

e-mail address e-mail addresses n
e-mail-adresse
A unique identifier of the form user name@domain name specifying a virtual location to which e-mail can be sent.

e-reader e-readers n
e-bogslæser
A hardware device used to read e-books.

e-waste n
elektronikaffald
Discarded electrical and electronic equipment.

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
f.eks. fx
An initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples: for the sake of an example; for example.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ adv
hver
For one; apiece; per.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
hver alle
All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

each other /iˈt͡ʃʌð.ɚ/ /iːˈt͡ʃað.ə/ /iːˈt͡ʃʌð.ə/ pronoun
hinanden
(reciprocal pronoun) To one another; one to the other; signifies that a verb applies to two or more entities both as subjects and as direct objects:

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ eagles n
ørn
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
(historical, numismatics) A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.
eagle
(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ eagle owls n
stor hornugle
Any of various Old World large owls of the genus Bubo, especially the Eurasian eagle owl, Bubo bubo, that have prominent ear tufts.

eaglet eaglets n
ørneunge
The immature young of an eagle; an eagle chick.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] ears n
øre
(countable) The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna/auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
(countable) The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle; a foot-rest or step of a spade or a similar digging tool.
aks
(countable) The fruiting body of a grain plant.

ear canal ear canals n
øregang
(anatomy) The tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum through which sound enters.

ear lobe ear lobes n
øreflip
The fleshy patch of skin below the ear tuft of a chicken.

ear tag ear tags n
øremærke
(agriculture) A tag attached to the ear of an animal (usually a farm animal) to identify ownership.

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ earaches n
ørepine
(medicine) A pain in the middle or inner ear.

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ eardrums n
trommehinde
(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

eared seal eared seals n
søløve
A seal belonging in the Otariidae family; a fur seal or a sea lion, differing from the true seals in having small, visible ears and the ability to walk on land.

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ earls n
jarl
(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
tidligere
occurring previously

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝ.li/ earlier earliest adj
tidlig
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Near the start or beginning.

early bird early birds n
morgenmand
(idiomatic) A person who wakes early or arrives early, typically before most others.

early retiree early retirees n
førtidspensionist
Someone who's on early retirement.

early retirement early retirements n
førtidspension
retirement before the ordinary legal retirement age

early retirement pensioner early retirement pensioners n
førtidspensionist
someone who is on early retirement

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
morgenstund har guld i mund tidligt op og tidligt i seng, det er sundt for en lille dreng
A person who goes to bed early and wakes up early will lead a more successful life.

earmark v
øremærke
(transitive) To mark (sheep or other animals) by slitting the ear.
(transitive, by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

earnings n
indtjening
Wages, money earned, income.
profit
(finance) Gains on investments; returns.

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ earphones n
hovedtelefoner øretelefon
A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

earphones n
øretelefon
A pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ earpieces n
øresnegl
A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.

earplug earplugs n
øreprop
A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ earrings n
ørering ørenring
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ earshots n
hørevidde
A distance from which sound is still audible.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ earths n
jord
(uncountable) Soil.
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
(alchemy, philosophy, and, Taoism) The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.
jord jordart
(uncountable) Any general rock-based material.
jordforbindelse jordet forbindelse
(British) A connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.
rævegrav
The lair or den (as a hole in the ground) of an animal such as a fox.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
jorde jordforbinde
(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.
begrave
(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

earth metal earth metals n
jordmetal
(obsolete, chemistry) Any of the four metals aluminum, gallium, indium and thallium of the boron group in the periodic table of elements.

earth science earth sciences n
geovidenskab
Any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth, such as geology and meteorology.

earth station earth stations n
jordstation
(telecommunications) an Earth-based radio station which relays signals to and from communications satellites.

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ earthquakes n
jordskælv
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. [from 14th c.]
(planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies. [from 20th c.]

earthworm /ˈɜː(ɹ)θˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ earthworms n
regnorm
A worm that lives in the ground.

earwax n
ørevoks
(medicine, pathology) A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

earwig /ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/ earwigs n
ørentvist
Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

earworm /ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm/ /ˈɪəwɜːm/ earworms n
ørehænger
A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ easels n
staffeli
An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ easements n
servitut
(law, property law) An interest in land which grants the legal right to use another person's real property (real estate), generally in order to cross a part of the property or to gain access to something on the property (right of way).

easier said than done adj
lettere sagt end gjort
(idiomatic) Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.

easiness /ˈiːzɪnəs/ easinesses n
enkelhed lethed
The state or quality of being easy (in various senses). particularly:

east /iːst/ easts n
øst
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

east-northeast n
østnordøst
The compass point halfway between northeast and east; specifically at a bearing of 67.5°.

east-southeast n
østsydøst
The compass point halfway between east and southeast; specifically at a bearing of 112.5°.

easterly /ˈiː.stə.li/ /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ easterlies n
østenvind
(meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).

eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ more eastern most eastern adj
østlig østre
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.
østlig
(of a wind) Blowing from the east; easterly.

easternmost adj
østligste
Farthest east.

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ easier easiest more easy most easy adj
let nem
Requiring little skill or effort.
nem let på tråden
(informal, pejorative, of a person) Consenting readily to sex.

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
hvad der kommer let, går let
(idiomatic) Easily won and easily lost (usually said when resigned to a loss; something that comes in the same way, goes in the same way)

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
forsigtig små slag
(idiomatic) Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
spise æde
To ingest; to be ingested.
(copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good").
fortære plage
(transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry.

eat one's words v
æde sine ord
(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

eat out /it aʊt/ v
spise ude
(intransitive) To dine at a restaurant or such public place.
slikke
(transitive, slang, vulgar) To perform oral sex on.

eat pussy v
slikke fisse
(vulgar, slang) To perform cunnilingus.

eating apple eating apples n
spiseæble
Any apple primarily used for eating raw.

eating disorder eating disorders n
spiseforstyrrelse
Any psychological disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits.

eating habit eating habits n
madvane spisevane
(chiefly, in plural) A habit involving the regular consumption of certain types of food; the consistent choices one makes regarding eating, such as food choices, amount of food consumed, frequency of eating, etc.

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
tagfod tagskæg
(architectural element) The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
aflytte lytte smuglytte
(ambitransitive) To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

eavestrough eavestroughs n
tagrender
(Canada, Upper Midwest US, Western US) A trough under the eaves of a building for draining water from the roof; gutter.

ebb /ɛb/ ebbs n
ebbe
The receding movement of the tide.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ ebonies n
ibenholt
(countable) A tree that yields such wood.
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ more eccentric most eccentric adj
excentrisk
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
Having a different center; not concentric.
(physiology, of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (such as results from flexion of the lower arm (bending of the elbow joint) by an external force while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles to control that movement; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ eccentrics n
excentriker
One who does not behave like others.

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] eccentricities n
excentricitet
The quality of being eccentric or odd; any eccentric behaviour.
(astronomy) The eccentricity of the conic section (usually an ellipse) defined by the orbit of a given object around a reference object (such as that of a planet around the sun).

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ more ecclesiastic most ecclesiastic adj
gejstlig kirke-
Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

ecclesiology ecclesiologies n
ecclesiologi ekklesiologi
The branch of theology concerned with the doctrines, role etc. of a church.

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ echelons n
grad lag trin
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
led niveau
(military) A formation of troops, ships, etc., in diagonal parallel rows. [from late 18th c.]

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ echidnae echidnas n
myrepindsvin
Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ echoes echos n
ekko
A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.

echo chamber echo chambers n
ekkorum
A room or other enclosed space that is highly conducive to the production of echoes, particularly one that has been designed and built for this purpose.

echo sounder echo sounders n
ekkolod
A sonar device used for echo sounding

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ more eclectic most eclectic adj
eklektisk
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ eclectics n
eklektiker
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ eclipses n
formørkelse
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ ecliptics n
ekliptika
(astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ prefix
øko-
ecology or the environment (in the ecological sense)

eco-region eco-regions n
økoregion
A region, smaller than an ecozone, that contains a distinct biodiversity of flora and fauna.

ecofeminism ecofeminisms n
økofeminisme
A sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism.

ecolabel ecolabels n
miljømærke

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more ecological most ecological adj
økologisk
Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ecologies n
økologi
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
økonometri
(economics) The branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships.

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ more economic most economic adj
økonomisk
Pertaining to an economy.

economic growth economic growths n
økonomisk vækst
(economics) The growth of the economic output of a country.

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
økonomi
(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ economists n
økonom
An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /əˈkɒ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɒ.nə.mi/ economies n
økonomi husholdning
(obsolete) System of management; general regulation and disposition of the affairs of a state or nation, or of any department of government.
økonomi
Frugal use of resources.
The system of production and distribution and consumption. The overall measure of a currency system; as the national economy.

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ ecosystems n
økosystem
A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ ecotones n
randzone
A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ ecotourisms n
økoturisme
Responsible (sustainable#Adjective) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy.

ecotype ecotypes n
økotype
(ecology) A phenotype that is adapted to a specific environment.

ecstasy /ˈek.stə.si/ /ˈɛk.stə.si/ ecstasies n
ekstase
Intense pleasure.
A state of emotion so intense that a person is carried beyond rational thought and self-control.
A trance, frenzy, or rapture associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation.
ecstasy
(slang) The drug MDMA, a synthetic entactogen of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine family, especially in a tablet form.

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ more ecstatic most ecstatic adj
ekstatisk
Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.
ekstatisk henrykt
Extremely happy.

ectopic pregnancy ectopic pregnancies n
ekstrauterin graviditet foster uden for livmoderen graviditet uden for livmoderen
A pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall.

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ ectoplasms n
ektoplasma teleplasma
(parapsychology) A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.

ectothermic adj
koldblodig
(zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ more ecumenical most ecumenical adj
økumenisk
(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious. [from 16th c.]
(rare) General; universal; catholic; worldwide. [from 17th c.]

ecumenism /iːˈkjuː.mə.nɪzm/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪzm/ ecumenisms n
økumeni
(philosophy) Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

eczema /ɪɡˈzi.mə/ /ˈɛk.səm.ə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ /ˈɛks.mə/ /ˈɛɡ.zəm.ə/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪm.ə/ /ˈɛɡz.mə/ eczemas eczemata n
eksem
(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

ed. adj
red.
Abbreviation of edited or edited by.

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ eddies n
hvirvel strømhvirvel
A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ edemas edemata n
ødem
(American spelling, pathology) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ edges n
rand kant
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] more edible most edible adj
spiselig
Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

edible crab edible crabs n
taskekrabbe
Cancer pagurus; a species of robust crab of a reddish-brown color found in the North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and perhaps in the Mediterranean Sea.

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪt̚] [ˈɛɾɪʔ] v
redigere
To change a text, or a document.

edit conflict edit conflicts n
redigeringskonflikt
(computing) An instance of two people trying to edit the same file or document simultaneously.

edit war edit wars n
redigeringskrig
(WMF) A dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work where opposing editors continually change the page without discussion.

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] editions n
udgave
(publishing) A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.
oplag udgave
The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] editors n
redaktør
A person at a newspaper, publisher or similar institution who edits stories and/or decides which ones to publish.
editor
(computing) A program for creating and making changes to files, especially text files.

editor in chief editors in chief n
chefredaktør
The highest ranking editor on an editorial staff.

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ editorials n
leder lederartikel spids
An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ educations n
uddannelse opdragelse
(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
uddannelse
(countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.

educational /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ more educational most educational adj
pædagogisk uddannelses- uddannelsesmæssig
Of, or relating to education.
lærerig
Instructive, or helping to educate.

educational institution educational institutions n
uddannelsesinstitution
A place where people of different ages gain an education, including preschools, childcare, elementary schools, and universities.

eel /iːl/ eels n
ål ålefisk
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

eelgrass eelgrasses n
almindelig bændeltang

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
ælle bælle mig fortælle
(playground games) A method of choosing between two or more people or things, used by children. A child points to each item in turn (or alternately), while saying a rhyme starting "Eeny, meeny, miney, moe", moving to the next item after each word. The item pointed to on the last word of the rhyme is the one chosen.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ effects n
effekt virkning
(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.

effective /əˈfektɪv/ /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ more effective most effective adj
effektiv virksom
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
Producing a decided or decisive effect.

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ more effeminate most effeminate adj
kvindagtig
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.

effigy /ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ effigies n
afbildning statue
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.

efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈɹɛsəns/ efflorescences n
forvitring
(chemistry) The formation of a powdery surface on crystals, as a hydrate is converted to anhydrous form by losing loosely bound water of crystallization to the atmosphere.

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ efforts n
anstrengelse indsats
The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ more effusive most effusive adj
overvældende
Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more egalitarian most egalitarian adj
egalitær
Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.

egalitarianism egalitarianisms n
egalitarisme
The political doctrine that holds that all people in a society should have equal rights from birth.

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ eggs n
æg
(specifically, countable) The edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, a chicken; (uncountable) the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.
An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.
A swelling on one's head, usually large or noticeable, resulting from an injury.
æggeformet æg
(countable) A thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg (sense 1.1).

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
ægge
(transitive, obsolete, _, except in egg on) To encourage, incite, or urge (someone).

egg of Columbus eggs of Columbus n
columbusæg Columbus-æg
A brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact.

egg timer egg timers n
æggeur
(by extension) A timer that can be set to sound an alarm after a certain amount of time; a kitchen timer.

egg tooth egg teeth n
ægtand
(zoology) A small, sharp, cranial protuberance used by offspring to break or tear through the egg's surface during hatching.

egg-shaped more egg-shaped most egg-shaped adj
ægformet
Having the shape of an egg.

eggcup eggcups n
æggebæger
(British) A small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten.

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ eggnogs n
æggelikør
A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ eggplants n
aubergine
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena.
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The edible fruit of the Solanum melongena: an aubergine.

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ eggshells n
æggeskal
The shell around an egg.
A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

eglantine eglantines n
æble-rose æblerose
A Eurasian rose (Rosa rubiginosa, syn. Rosa eglanteria), having prickly stems, fragrant leaves, pink flowers and red hips.

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ /ˈɛɡəʊ/ egos n
ego
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
ego jeg
(psychology, Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.

egocentric more egocentric most egocentric adj
selvoptaget
Egotistical.

egoism egoisms n
egoism
The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.

egoist /ˈiːɡoʊ.ɪst/ egoists n
egoist
An advocate of egoism.
An egocentric or self-centered person.

egoistical more egoistical most egoistical adj
egoistisk
Caring about oneself and the gratification of one's own desires rather than others.

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ eiders n
edderfugl
Any of the species of the genera Polysticta or Somateria, in the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).

eiderdown eiderdowns n
edderdun
(uncountable) The down of the eider duck, used for stuffing pillows and quilts.
edderdunsdyne
(countable) A quilt stuffed with this down.

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ more eidetic most eidetic adj
eidetisk
(neuroscience) Marked by or resulting from extraordinary ability to recall detailed and vivid mental images of visual images.

eigen- prefix
egen-

eigenspace eigenspaces n
egenrum
(linear algebra) The linear subspace consisting of all eigenvectors associated with a particular eigenvalue, together with the zero vector.

eigenstate eigenstates n
egentilstand
(physics) A dynamic quantum mechanical state whose wave function is an eigenvector that corresponds to a physical quantity

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ eigenvalues n
egenværdi
(linear algebra) A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the image of x under multiplication by \lambda; i.e. \mathrm{A} x = \lambda x.

eigenvector eigenvectors n
egenvektor
(linear algebra) A vector that is not rotated under a particular linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context; (more formally) given a linear transformation A, a vector x such that Ax=λx [or xA=λx] for some scalar λ (called the eigenvalue).

eight /eɪt/ eights n
ottetal otter
The digit/figure 8.
otter otte
(playing cards) Any of the four cards in a normal deck with the value eight.

eight /eɪt/ numeral
otte
A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
atten
The cardinal number occurring after seventeen and before nineteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVIII and in Arabic numerals as 18.

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
attende
The ordinal form of the number eighteen.

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ eighteenths n
attener
The person or thing in the eighteenth position.
attendedel
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
ottende
The ordinal form of the number eight.

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
firsindstyvende
The ordinal form of the number eighty.

eighty /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] numeral
firs firsindstyve
The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

eighty-eight numeral
otteogfirs
Number between eighty-seven and eighty-nine; decimal 88
An abbreviation for 'Hugs and kisses' in amateur radio. Used especially in Morse code.

eighty-one numeral
enogfirs
The cardinal number following eighty and preceding eighty-two.

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einsteinium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Es) with atomic number 99: a soft, silvery, paramagnetic metal.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
heller
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
begge
Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]

either way adv
uanset hvad
Regardless of what happens (out of two possible situations).

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
ejakulere
(transitive) To eject abruptly; to throw out suddenly and swiftly.
(biology, transitive) To eject or suddenly throw fluid or some other substance from a duct or other body structure.
(specifically, transitive, and, intransitive) Of a human being or other mammal: to forcibly eject from the urethra in response to sexual stimulation, in a male, semen; and, in a female, vaginal fluid.
udbryde
(dated, intransitive) To say abruptly.

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ ejaculations n
ejakulation udløsning
(specifically) A reflex in human beings and other mammals in response to sexual stimulation involving the forcible ejection from the urethra of, in males, semen; and, in females, vaginal fluid.

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
bortvise udvise
(transitive) To compel (a person or persons) to leave.
skyde ud
(, usually, _, intransitive) To forcefully project oneself or another occupant from an aircraft (or, rarely, another type of vehicle), typically using an ejection seat or escape capsule.
skubbe ud
(transitive) To cause (something) to come out of a machine.

ejection seat ejection seats n
katapultsæde
A seat in an aircraft which can be ejected from the cockpit and thus save the pilot's life when a crash is imminent.

ekphrasis /ˈɛkfɹəsɪs/ ekphrases n
ekfrase
(rhetoric) A clear, intense, self-contained argument or verbal description of an object, especially of an artwork.

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ more elaborate most elaborate adj
detaljeret
Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ more elastic most elastic adj
elastisk smidig
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

elastic band elastic bands n
elastik gummibånd
A small, narrow loop of rubber or similar material used to hold items or body parts together.

elastic collision elastic collisions n
elastisk stød
(physics) A collision in which kinetic energy is conserved.

elasticity /ɛl.æsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ɛɫ.æsˈtɪs.ɪ.ɾi] [ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ɾi] elasticities n
elasticitet
(physics) The property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded
The quality of being elastic.

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] elbows n
albue
(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] v
albue
(transitive) To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ elbow bumps n
albuehilsen
The touching of elbows between two people, sometimes as an alternative to a handshake, fist bump, or other form of contact when attempting to avoid the spread of germs.

elbow grease n
knofedt
(idiomatic) Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.

elbow room n
albuerum
Room or space in which to move or maneuver.
(figurative) Freedom or leeway.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
ældre
older, greater than another in age or seniority.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ elders n
hyld hyldebusk hyldetræ
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.

elderberry /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/ elderberries n
hyldebær
The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

eldercare n
ældreomsorg ældrepleje
Care for elderly people.

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ more elderly most elderly adj
ældre
old; having lived for relatively many years.

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ elderlies n
de ældre
(with, definite article, collective) Older people as a whole.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
udvalgt valgt
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
vælge
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ elections n
valg
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
(archaic) Any conscious choice.

election campaign election campaigns n
valgkampagne valgkamp

election threshold election thresholds n
spærregrænse
A minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to receive in order to obtain a parliamentary seat.

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ more elective most elective adj
elektiv
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ electives n
mulighed option

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ electors n
valgmand
A member of an electoral college; specifically (US) an official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States.
vælger
(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.

electoral /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/ /əˈlek.tə.ɹəl/ /əˈlek.tɹəl/ /əˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəl/ adj
valg- valgmands- vælger-
Of, or relating to elections.

electoral college electoral colleges n
valgkollegium valgmandskollegium
(politics) A body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office, such as the Holy Roman Emperor or the President of the United States.

electoral district electoral districts n
valgkreds
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

electoral fraud n
valgfusk valgsvindel
(politics) Illegal interference with the process of an election, especially with the intent to stage a desired election outcome.

electorate /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ electorates n
kurfyrstendømme
(historical) The office, or area of dominion, of an Elector; an electorship.

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elektrisk
Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ electrics n
elbil
(rare, countable) An electric car.

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ electric basses n
elbas
An electric bass guitar with four strings, larger than a normal electric guitar. It has a lower pitch and is often used as a back-up beat for the lead guitar.

electric car electric cars n
elbil
A car that uses electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine, the power coming from rechargeable batteries.

electric charge electric charges n
ladning
elektrisk ladning
(physics) The static electric energy of a charged body.

electric circuit electric circuits n
elektrisk kredsløb
A path, or an interconnected group of paths (at least one of which is closed), capable of carrying an electric current.

electric current electric currents n
strømstyrke
(electromagnetism) A net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
elektrisk strøm strøm strømstyrke
(electromagnetism) The net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time, having the SI unit A (C/s).

electric fence electric fences n
elektrisk hegn
A fence containing metal wire through which an electric current is passed, as a deterrent which will shock people or animals trying to breach or climb the fence.

electric field /iˈlɛktɹɪk ˌfild/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk ˌfild/ electric fields n
elektrisk felt
(electricity, physics) A region of space around a charged particle, or between two voltages, which exerts a force on charged objects in its vicinity.

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ electric guitars n
elguitar elektrisk guitar
A guitar which requires electronic amplification to produce sufficient sound.

electric locomotive electric locomotives n
ellokomotiv
(rail) A locomotive with its motors powered by electricity from overhead lines or (less commonly) from a third rail or on-board energy storage such as a battery or a supercapacitor.

electric motor electric motors n
elektromotor elmotor
A motor that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.

electric shock electric shocks n
elektrisk stød
The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.

electrical engineer electrical engineers n
elektroingeniør elektrotekniker

electrical engineering n
elektroteknik
The branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity, especially the design and application of circuitry and equipment for power generation and distribution, machine control, and communications.

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ electricians n
elektriker
A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ electricities n
elektricitet el
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]

electricity meter electricity meters n
elmåler
A device that measures the consumption of electricity, normally in terms of watt-hours.

electrification electrifications n
elektrificering
The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.
The adaptation (of a home, farm, village, city, industry, railroad) for electric power.

electro- prefix
elektro-
and electrical.

electrocardiography electrocardiographies n
elektrokardiografi
The science and practice of the creation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms.

electrochemical adj
elektrokemisk
(electrochemistry) Of, or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity.

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ electrodes n
elektrode
The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.

electroencephalogram /əˌlɛktɹoʊ.ənˈsɛfələˌɡɹæm/ /əˌlɛktɹoʊ.ɛnˈsɛfloʊˌɡɹæm/ electroencephalograms n
elektroencefalogram
(neurology) A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ electrolyses n
elektrolyse
(chemistry) the chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.

electromagnet electromagnets n
elektromagnet
A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

electromagnetic adj
elektromagnetisk
Relating to electromagnetism

electromagnetic interaction n
elektromagnetisk vekselvirkning
(physics) The fundamental interaction responsible for the electromagnetic force.

electromagnetic radiation n
elektromagnetisk stråling
Radiation (quantized as photons) consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields oriented perpendicularly to each other, moving through space.

electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic spectra n
elektromagnetiske spektrum
(physics) The entire range of wavelengths of all known electromagnetic radiations extending from gamma rays, to X-rays through visible light, infrared, to radio waves.

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ electromagnetisms n
elektromagnetisme
A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces. (technically it can be unified with weak nuclear to form electroweak) Its gauge boson is the photon.

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ electrons n
elektron
(particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

electron microscope electron microscopes n
elektronmikroskop
Any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons, rather than one of light, and thus has a much greater resolving power.

electron volt electron volts n
elektronvolt
(physics) A unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles; the energy equal to that attained by an electron moving through a potential difference of one volt. Equivalent to 1.6022 x 10-19 joules.

electronic /əˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elektronisk
(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
Generated by an electronic device.

electronics /ɪˌl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ electronics n
elektronik
(physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.
(in the plural) Devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet)

electroshock electroshocks n
elektrochok
(An) electric shock.

electrotechnician electrotechnicians n
elektrotekniker
Someone who specializes in electrotechnology.

electrotechnology electrotechnologies n
elektroteknik
Electrical technology and engineering.

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ elegances n
elegance
Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.
elegance smagfuldhed
Restraint and grace of style.

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ more elegant most elegant adj
elegant
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

elegy /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ elegies n
elegi klagesang sørgedigt
A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation. [from early 16th c.]

element /ˈɛləmənt/ /ˈɛlɪmənt/ elements n
element
(set theory) One of the objects in a set.
A group of people within a larger group having a particular common characteristic.
A component in electrical equipment, often in the form of a coil, having a high resistance, thereby generating heat when a current is passed through it.
element grundstof
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
grundstof
(chemistry) A chemical substance made entirely of one such type of atom; any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.
element elementer
(in the plural only, with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
es
A place or state of being that a person or object is best suited to.

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more elementary most elementary adj
elementær
Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.
folkeskole-
Relating to an elementary school.
elementar- elementær
(physics) Relating to a subatomic particle.

elementary charge elementary charges n
elementarladning
(physics) The electric charge on a single proton or electron

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ elephants n
elefant
A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.

elephant race elephant races n
elefantvæddeløb
a situation in which one truck tries to overtake another at a slightly higher speed, blocking the road for passenger car drivers behind

elephant shrew elephant shrews n
elefantspringmus springspidsmus
Any of several small, insectivorous long-nosed mammals, of the family Macroscelididae, native to Africa; more closely related to elephants than to true shrews.

elevator /ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛləveɪtə/ elevators n
højderor
(aeronautics) A control surface of an aircraft responsible for controlling the pitching motion of the machine.

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /lɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] numeral
elleve
The cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve. Represented as 11 in Arabic digits.

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
ellevte
The ordinal form of the number eleven.

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ elevenths n
ellevtedel
One of eleven equal parts of a whole.

eleventh hour eleventh hours n
i 11. time i den ellevte time i ellevte time
(idiomatic) A point in time which is nearly too late; the last minute.

elf /ɛlf/ elfs elves n
elver
(Norse mythology) A luminous spirit presiding over nature and fertility and dwelling in the world of Álfheim (Elfland). Compare angel, nymph, fairy.
alf
Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human beings. They are usually delicate-featured and skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.

elflike more elflike most elflike adj
elveragtig
Resembling or characteristic of an elf.

elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v
fremkalde få frem
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
ræsonnere slutte
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
udelade
To leave out or omit (something).

eligible /ˈel.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ more eligible most eligible adj
kvalificeret valgbar
Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something
attråværdig passende
Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] elites n
elite
A special group or social class of people which have a superior intellectual, social or economic status as the elite of society.

elitist more elitist most elitist adj
elitistisk
Of or relating to elitism.

elitist elitists n
elitist
(usually, derogatory) Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.

elixir /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ elixirs n
eliksir
(alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.
(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
(pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.

ell /ˈɛl/ ells n
alen
(historical) A measure of length. An English ell was 1¼ yards (45 inches or 114 cm), a Scottish ell was about 37 inches (94 cm), a Flemish ell was ¾ yard (27 inches or 69 cm), while certain European ells were less than 50 cm.

ellipse /iˈlɪps/ /əˈlɪps/ /ɪˈlɪps/ ellipses n
ellipse
(geometry) A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ ellipses n
ellipse udeladelse
(typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of multiple full stops (with or without spaces), used to indicate omitted, missing, or illegible words; or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues.
(grammar, rhetoric) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.

elliptic /ɪˈlɪptɪk/ adj
ellipseformet elliptisk
(mathematics, in combination, of certain functions, equations and operators) That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.

elliptical /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ more elliptical most elliptical adj
elliptisk ellipseformet
In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
elliptisk ufuldendt
Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ elms n
elm elmetræ
(countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

elm tree elm trees n
elmetræ
A tree of the genus Ulmus.

elongated more elongated most elongated adj
langstrakt
extensive in length

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ more eloquent most eloquent adj
veltalende
Fluently persuasive and articulate.

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
ellers
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.

elucidate /i-/ /əˈlusəˌdeɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)uːsɪdeɪt/ v
uddybe
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.

elver /ˈɛlvə(ɹ)/ elvers n
glasål
A young eel.

emaciate v
fortynde slanke
(transitive) To make extremely thin or wasted.
slanke sig
(intransitive) To become extremely thin or wasted.

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ more emaciated most emaciated adj
mager udtæret
Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ emails n
e-mail e-post
(uncountable) A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.
e-brev e-mail
(uncountable) A quantity of messages sent through an email system.
(countable) A message sent through an email system.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
e-maile maile
(intransitive) To send, or compose and send, an email or emails.

emancipate /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/ v
frigøre
To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as:

emancipation /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ emancipations n
frigørelse frigørelser
The state of being thus set free; liberation (used, for example, of slaves from bondage, of a person from prejudices, of the mind from superstition, of a nation from tyranny or subjugation).

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ v
indskibe læsse
(transitive) To put in a barge.
gå ombord
(intransitive) To board a barge; to embark.

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ embargoes embargos n
embargo
A ban on trade with another country.

embarkation embarkations n
indstigning ombordstigning påstigning
The act of embarking.

embarrass /əmˈbɛɹəs/ /ɛm-/ /ɪm-/ /ɪmˈbæɹəs/ v
gøre flov gøre forlegen gøre genert sætte i forlegenhed
(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ more embarrassing most embarrassing adj
pinlig flov
Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ embassies n
ambassade
An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

embattled /ɛmˈbæt(ə)ld/ /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ /ɪm-/ [-ɾ(ə)ld] more embattled most embattled adj
forsynet med skydeskår kreneleret
(architecture) Of a fortress or other building, a wall, etc.: having battlements or crenellations; battlemented, crenellated.
tindesnit
(by extension, heraldry) Having an upper edge or outline of alternating square indentations and extensions like battlements, unless the embattled item is a pale, cross or saltire, in which case it has the crenelations on all sides.

embed /əmˈbɛd/ /ɛmˈbɛd/ /ɪmˈbɛd/ /ˈɛm.bɛd/ v
indlejre i
(transitive) To lay (something) as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.

embedded system embedded systems n
indbygget system indlejret system
(computing) A computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints.

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ embers n
glød
A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

embers n
glød
The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash.

embezzlement /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ embezzlements n
underslæb
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

embezzler /ɛmˈbɛz(ə)lɚ/ /ɪm-/ embezzlers n
kassebedrager person, der begår underslæb
One who steals money they have been trusted with, especially from one's employer; one who embezzles.

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ emblems n
emblem
A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.

embodiment embodiments n
legemliggørelse
(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.

embody /ɪmˈbɑdi/ /ɪmˈbɒdi/ /ɪmˈbɔdi/ [ɪmˈbɑɾi] v
legemliggøre personificere udtrykke
(transitive) To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
indeholde rumme
(transitive) To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ embolisms n
emboli
(pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
omfavne kramme
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
brodere
To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ embroideries n
broderi
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
udsmykning
The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ embryones embryos n
embryon
In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ more embryonic most embryonic adj
embryonal
(embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ emeralds n
smaragd
Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.

emerald green adj
smaragdgrøn
Of a rich green colour, like that of an emerald.

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
opstå
(intransitive, copulative) To come out of a situation, object or a liquid.

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ emergencies n
nødstilfælde nødsituation
A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

emergency brake emergency brakes n
nødbremse
A brake which can be used by passengers in a vehicle to stop in event of an emergency.

emergency department emergency departments n
akutmodtagelse modtagelsesafdeling skadestue
(healthcare) A department of a hospital where seriously ill or injured patients, often with life-threatening conditions that require urgent or immediate treatment, are brought in, usually by ambulance.

emergency exit emergency exits n
nødudgang
An exit that is designed to allow rapid evacuation in the case of emergencies such as a fire.

emergency landing emergency landings n
nødlanding sikkerhedslanding
(aviation) A sudden landing of an aircraft, made in case of an on-board emergency or another reason requiring an immediate landing.

emergency room emergency rooms n
skadestue akutmodtagelse modtageafdeling
(North America, Philippines, healthcare) A department of a hospital where seriously ill or injured patients, often with life-threatening conditions that require urgent or immediate treatment, are brought in, usually by ambulance.

emergency service emergency services n
alarmberedskab beredskab nødberedskab redningstjeneste
Any public service that deals with emergencies; especially the police, fire, ambulance, or lifeboat services.

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ emeries n
smergel
(rock) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ emigrants n
emigrant udvandrer
Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
emigrere udvandre
(intransitive) To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

emigration emigrations n
emigration udvandring
The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.

emir /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ emirs umara n
emir
A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ emirates n
emirat
A country ruled by an emir.

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ emissaries n
sendebud udsending
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

emission /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ emissions n
emission
Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ emmers n
emmer
Any of species Triticum dicoccon, one of a group of hulled wheats that are important food grains. [from 1908]

emoticon /əˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ emoticons n
emotikon smiley
A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ emotions n
følelse emotion
A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

emotional /iˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ more emotional most emotional adj
emotionel følelsesmæssig
Of or relating to the emotions.

emotional intelligence emotional intelligences n
følelsesmæssig intelligens
(psychology) The ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.

emotionally /iˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ more emotionally most emotionally adv
emotionel følelsesmæssig
In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ more empathic most empathic adj
empatisk
Showing or expressing empathy.
(science fiction) Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ empathies n
empati
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
The capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ emperors n
kejser
Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.

emperor penguin emperor penguins n
kejserpingvin
The largest of penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri), that inhabits Antarctica.

emperor's new clothes n
kejserens nye klæder
(idiomatic) Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈeɱfəsəs] [ˈeɱfəsɪs] [ˈɛɱfəsəs] [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] emphases n
vægt
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
betoning emfase
Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
understrege betone
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɛmˈfætɪk/ /ɪm-/ more emphatic most emphatic adj
emfatisk
Characterized by emphasis; forceful.

emphysema /ˌɛmfə-/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈzimə/ emphysemas emphysemata n
emfysem
(pathology) An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.

emphyteusis /ɛmfɪˈtjuːsɪs/ emphyteuses n
forpagtning
(legal) A right to enjoyment of property with a given stipulation that the property will be improved or maintained in an agreed upon manner; long leasehold

empire /ˈɛm.paɪ̯.ə/ /ˈɛm.paɪ̯ə̯/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ empires n
kejserrige imperium rige
A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nations.
kejserrige kejserdømme
A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.
imperium
The group of states or other territories that owe allegiance to an imperial power (foreign to them), when distinguished from the native territory of that power; imperial possessions.
An expansive and powerful enterprise under the control of one person or group.

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ more empirical most empirical adj
empirisk
Pertaining to or based on experience (often, in contrast with having a basis in theoretical explanation) .

empirical formula empirical formulae empirical formulas n
empirisk formel
(chemistry) A notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without regard to the actual numbers.

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
ansætte
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.

employee /ɪm-/ /ˌɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ employees n
ansat arbejdstager
A person who provides labor to a company or another person.

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ employers n
arbejdsgiver
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ employments n
arbejde
The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
ansættelse
The act of employing.
arbejde beskæftigelse
The state of being employed.
anvendelse
A purpose, a use.
beskæftigelse
An activity to which one devotes time.
beskæftigelsesgrad
(economics) The number or percentage of people at work.

employment agency employment agencies n
arbejdsanvisning arbejdsløshedskontor jobcenter rekrutteringsbureau
An organisation that matches employers to employees.

employment contract employment contracts n
ansættelsesaftale
(law, business, human resources) A category of contract used in labor law to attribute right and responsibilities between parties to a bargain.

emporium /ɛmˈpoɹ.i.əm/ /ɛmˈpoː(ə)ɹ.i.əm/ /ɛmˈpɔːɹ.i.əm/ /ɪm-/ emporia emporiums n
varehus
(also, figuratively) A shop that offers a wide variety of goods for sale; a department store; (with a descriptive word) a shop specializing in particular goods.

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ empresses n
kejserinde
The female monarch (ruler) of an empire.
kejserinde enkekejserinde
The wife or widow of an emperor or equated ruler.

emptiness emptinesses n
tomhed
The state or feeling of being empty.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ emptier emptiest adj
tom
Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ v
tømme
(transitive, ergative) To make empty; to remove the contents of.

empty set empty sets n
tomme mængde
(set theory) The unique set that contains no elements, denoted ∅ or {}.

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
tomme tønder buldrer mest
Talkative, opinionated people are often ignorant.

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ emus n
emu
A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae. [from 18th c.]

emulsion emulsions n
emulsion
A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ en passants n
en passant
(chess) A move in which a pawn captures an opposing pawn on the same rank immediately after the latter has moved forward two squares on its first move in the game, as if it had moved forward only one square.

en route /ɑn ˈɹut/ /ɑ̃ ˈɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ˈɹuːt/ /ɛn ˈɹu(ː)t/
på vej
On the way.

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
anordne give nogen kraft muliggøre
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
anordne muliggøre
To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.
tænde aktivere
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ enamels n
emalje
An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ more enamored most enamored adj
forelsket
In love, amorous.

enantiomer enantiomers n
enantiomer
(chemistry) One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer. Almost always, a pair of enantiomers contain at least one chiral center, and a sample of either enantiomer will be optically active.

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
indkapsle
(transitive) To enclose something in, or as if in, a capsule.
samle sammenfatte
(transitive) To epitomize something by expressing it as a brief summary.

enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪŋ/ more enchanting most enchanting adj
bedårende fortryllende henrivende
Having the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɑŋkleɪv/ /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ /ˈɛŋkleɪv/ enclaves n
enklave
A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enklitisk
(grammar) Affixed phonetically.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ enclitics n
enklitikon
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
tilføje vedlægge
(transitive) To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ enclosures n
bilag indlæg
(countable) Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
indhegning
(countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
indkode kode
(transitive) To convert (plain text) into code.
(transitive, communication) To convert source information into another form.

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
omfatte indbefatte indeholde inkludere
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
opmuntre
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
anbefale
To spur on, strongly recommend.
støtte
To foster, give help or patronage

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] encouragements n
opmuntring
The act of encouraging
tilskyndelse
Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive

encroach /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
krænke
(intransitive) to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encrypt /ɪnˈkɹɪpt/ v
kryptere
To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

encryption /ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɹɪpʃən/ encryptions n
kryptering
(cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.
(cryptography) A ciphertext, a cryptogram, an encrypted value. Usually used with the preposition "of" followed by the value that is hidden in it.

encumbrance /-bɹən(t)s/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/ encumbrances n
belastning byrde hindring hæmsko
Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).dɪə/ encyclopediae encyclopedias encyclopediæ n
encyklopædi leksikon
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

encyclopedic more encyclopedic most encyclopedic adj
encyklopædisk
Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.

encyclopedic dictionary encyclopedic dictionaries n
albog encyklopædisk ordbog
A form of dictionary with long, detailed entries on words (and often famous people and places), usually with pictures.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ ends n
ende afslutning
The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.

end in itself ends in themselves n
mål i sig selv
Something that is desired for its own sake, and not as a means of obtaining something else.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ endeavors n
bestræbelse stræben
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ v
bestræbe sig
(intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. [from 16th c.]

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endemisk

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ endings n
afslutning slutning
A termination or conclusion.
ende
The last part of something.

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
endeløs
Having no end.
uendelig
Extending indefinitely.

endocrinological adj
endo­krino­log­isk
Of or pertaining to endocrinology.

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ endocrinologists n
endokrinolog
A person who is skilled at, or practices, endocrinology.

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.kɹɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.kɹɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ endocrinologies n
endokrinologi
(physiology) The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ endogamies n
endogami indgifte
The practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.

endoplasmic reticulum endoplasmic reticula n
endoplasmatisk retikulum
(cytology) A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

endorheic /-də/ /ˌɛndoʊˈɹiɪk/ /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈɹiːɪk/ adj
endorheisk
(hydrology) Of a basin or lake: having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean, and only losing water through evaporation or seepage into the ground.

endorse /ɛnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdoːs/ /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
støtte godkende tiltræde
To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly.
endossere skrive bag på
To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.

endorsement endorsements n
endossering godkendelse støtte
The act or quality of endorsing
godkendelse påtegning tilslutning
An amendment or annotation to an insurance contract or other official document (such as a driving licence).
anbefaling
Support from an important, renowned figure of a media (celebrity, politics, sports, etc.), to get back up.

endoscope endoscopes n
endoskop
An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ endoscopies n
endoskopi
(medicine) The examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope.

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ endurances n
udholdenhed
The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
holde vare
(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
døje holde ud leve tåle udholde vare
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ enemies n
fjende
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
fjendtlig
(attributive) Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

enemy image enemy images n
fjendebillede
A negative perception, usually of a person or group of people, used either consciously or unconsciously to justify or promote discrimination, punishment, and/or violence.

energy /ˈɛn.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈɛn.ɚ.d͡ʒi/ energies n
energi
The impetus behind all motion and all activity.
The capacity to do work.
(physics) A quantity that denotes the ability to do work and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance²/time² (ML²/T²) or the equivalent.

energy drink energy drinks n
energidrik
A highly caffeinated, sometimes carbonated, beverage containing added ingredients advertised as increasing alertness, performance etc.

energy source energy sources n
energikilde
A source from which useful energy can be extracted or recovered either directly or by means of a conversion or transformation process (e.g. solid fuels, liquid fuels, solar energy, biomass, etc.)

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
svække
(transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.

engage /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
angribe imødegå
(transitive) To enter into conflict with (an enemy).

engaged /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
forlovet
Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other.
optaget
(British) (of a telephone) Already involved in a telephone call when a third party calls.

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ engagements n
forlovelse
(countable, uncountable) The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.

engagement ring engagement rings n
forlovelsesring
(jewelry) A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended fiancé(e), signifying a promise to wed, typically a gold band with one or more diamonds or other precious stones.

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ engines n
motor
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]

engine bay engine bays n
motorrum
(automotive) The section in a vehicle where the engine is situated.

engine room engine rooms n
maskinrum
(nautical) A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.

engine shed engine sheds n
remise
(rail, dated) A building for housing railway locomotives.

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ engineers n
ingeniør
Originally, a person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; now (more generally) , a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so.

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ engineerings n
ingeniørvidenskab
(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

engobe engobes n
engobe
A non-black clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body to give it decorative color or improved texture.

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
gravere indgravere
(transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ enigmas enigmata n
gåde
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.

enjambment /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒæm.mənt/ /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒæmb.mənt/ enjambments n
versbinding
A technique in poetry whereby a sentence is carried over to the next line without pause.

enjoin /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
påbyde pålægge
(transitive, chiefly, literary) To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
pålægge
(transitive, legal) To prohibit or restrain by a judicial order or decree; to put an injunction on.

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
nyde
(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
forstørre
(transitive) To make (something) larger.

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ enlargements n
forstørrelse udvidelse
An act or instance of making something larger.
forstørrelse
An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.

enlarger enlargers n
forstørrelsesapparat
(photography) An optical device used to make enlarged prints from a photographic negative

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ enlightenments n
oplysning
A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ enmities n
fjendskab
The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ ennuis n
kedsomhed apati depression ligegyldighed melankoli sløvhed
A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
nok tilstrækkeligt
Sufficiently.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
nok
Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.

enrichment /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ.mənt/ [ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ.mn̩t] enrichments n
berigelse
The act of enriching or something enriched.
The process of making enriched uranium.

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʉl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
indmelde indskrive tilmelde
(transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list

enrollment enrollments n
indskrivning
The act of enrolling or the state of being enrolled.

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ v
gøre til slave slavebinde
(transitive) To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.

ensue /enˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
følge
(obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to. [15th–17th c.]

ensuing adj
efterfølgende følgende påfølgende
Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event.

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ [ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡl̩] v
forvikle
(transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
indvikle
(transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
indtaste gå ind gå ind i indgå i taste
(transitive) To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.

enter into v
indgå
(transitive, legal) To become legally committed to.
indtræde i
(transitive) To engage in a formal or informal process.

enterprise /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ enterprises n
virksomhed foretagende
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
bedrift
An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
foretagsomhed initiativ
(uncountable) A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ [ˌɛɾ̃ɚˈtʰeɪn] v
beværte traktere
(transitive, and, intransitive) to have someone over at one's home for a party or visit
lege med idéen om tage under overvejelse
(transitive) to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind
underholde fornøje
(obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep

entertainer /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ entertainers n
underholder
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

entertainment /ˌɛn.təˈteɪn.mənt/ /ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ entertainments n
underholdning morskab
An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
underholdning
A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ enthalpies n
entalpi
(thermodynamics, physical chemistry) A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
være vild med
To hold spellbound.
kue underkue undertrykke
(now, rare) To make subservient.

enthronement enthronements n
kroning tronbestigelse
The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /-θɪu̯-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ enthusiasms n
entusiame
Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

enthusiast /-tʰjuː-/ /-æst/ /-əst/ /-ˈθju-/ /-ˌæst/ /-θjuː-/ /-θjʉː-/ /-θïɯ-/ /en-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtʰuːziˌəst/ /ɪnˈθuziˌɪst/ /ɪnˈθuːziˌæst/ /ɪnˈθʉːziˌəst/ /ɪnˈθʊʉziˌəst/ enthusiasts n
entusiast
A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.
sværmer
(archaic) A person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour.

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ more enthusiastic most enthusiastic adj
entusiastisk
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adv
helt fuldstændig ganske
To the full or entire extent.
udelukkende
To the exclusion of others; solely;

entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ more entitled most entitled adj
berettiget
Having a legal or moral right or claim to something.

entomo- prefix
entomo-

entomological adj
entomologisk
Of or pertaining to entomology.

entomologist entomologists n
entomolog
A scientist who studies insects.

entomology /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/ n
entomologi insektlære
The scientific study of insects, and (informally) of other arthropods (and occasionally other invertebrates).

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ entourages n
fælge ledsagere
A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ entrances n
indgang
The act of taking possession, as of property, or of office.

entrecôte /ˈɑntɹəkəʊt/ /ˈɑntɹəˌkoʊt/ entrecôtes n
entrecote
A premium cut of beef used for steaks and roasts.

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ entrepreneurs n
entreprenør iværksætter
A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ entropies n
entropi
(Boltzmann definition) A measure of the disorder directly proportional to the natural logarithm of the number of microstates yielding an equivalent thermodynamic macrostate.
(thermodynamics, countable) A measure of the amount of energy in a physical system that cannot be used to do work.
(statistics, information theory, countable) A measure of the amount of information and noise present in a signal.
(uncountable) The tendency of a system that is left to itself to descend into chaos.

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
betro
(transitive) To trust to the care of.

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ entries n
indgang ankomst entré
The act of entering.
adgang passage
(uncountable) Permission to enter.
indgang entré
A doorway that provides a means of entering a building.
entré
A small room immediately inside the front door of a house or other building, often having an access to a stairway and leading on to other rooms
artikel opslag opslagsord
An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.

envelope /-lop/ /ˈɑn-/ /ˈɑ̃vələʊp/ /ˈɒnvləʊp/ /ˈɒnvələʊp/ /ˈɛnvələʊp/ /ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ envelopes n
kuvert konvolut
A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ more envious most envious adj
misundelig
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvajəmənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ environments n
miljø
The natural world or ecosystem.
A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
miljø omgivelser
(computing) The software and/or hardware existing on any particular computer system.

environmental /ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹə(n)ˈmɛn.təl/ adj
miljø- miljømæssig
Pertaining to the environment.

environmentally friendly more environmentally friendly most environmentally friendly adj
miljøvenlig
Causing lesser, little, or no harm to the environment.

envy /ˈɛnvi/ envies n
misundelse avind
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ enzymes n
enzym
(biochemistry) A biomolecule that catalyses a biological chemical reaction: either a globular protein with this function or an RNA molecule with this function.
(strict) The protein type specifically.

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ epentheses n
epentese
(phonetics, prosody) The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
epentetisk
(phonology, phonetics) Of or pertaining to epenthesis.
(phonology, of a phoneme or syllable) Inserted into a word.

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ more ephemeral most ephemeral adj
kortlivet midlertidig
Lasting for a short period of time.
døgnflue
(biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ more epic most epic adj
episk
Of or relating to an epic.
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
storslået episk
(colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ epics n
epos
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ epicentres n
epicenter
(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
(military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ epicycles n
epicykel
(astronomy) A small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle; in Ptolemaic astronomy it was seen as the basis of revolution of the "seven planets", given a fixed central Earth.

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ epidemics n
epidemi
A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.
(epidemiology) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a human population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.

epigone /ˈɛpəɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpəɡɑn/ /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡɑn/ /ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/ epigones n
epigon
A follower or disciple.
An undistinguished or inferior imitator of a well known artist or their style.

epilation /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ epilations n
depilation
(narrowly) The removal of hair from (usually human) skin via the use of an epilator.

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ epilepsies n
epilepsi
(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ adj
epileptisk
Of or relating to an epileptic or epileptics (epileptic people).

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ epileptics n
epileptiker
A person who has epilepsy.

epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ epiphanies n
åbenbaring
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

epiphysis /əˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/ /ɪˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/ epiphyses n
epifyse
(skeleton) The rounded end of any long bone.

epiphyte /ˈɛpɪfɑɪt/ epiphytes n
epifyt
(botany) A plant that grows on another, using it for physical support but obtaining no nutrients from it and neither causing damage nor offering benefit; an air plant.

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ more episcopal most episcopal adj
biskoppelig episkopal
Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

episode /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ episodes n
episode hændelse
An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.
afsnit del
An installment of a drama told in parts, as in a TV series.

episodic /ˌep.ɪˈsɔd.ɪk/ /ˌɛp.ɪˈsɑ.dɪk/ /ˌɛp.ɪˈsɒd.ɪk/ [ˌep.ɪˈsɔɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛp.ɪˈsɑ.ɾɪk] more episodic most episodic adj
episodisk

epistemic /-ˈstɛ-/ /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ adj
epistemisk erkendelsesmæssig
(philosophy) Of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired. [from early 19th c.]

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more epistemological most epistemological adj
epistemologisk erkendelsesteori
Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study.

epistemology /eˌpɪstiˈmɔləd͡ʒi/ /iˌpɪstəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪstəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪstəˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪstəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ epistemologies n
erkendelsesteori epistemologi
(uncountable) The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; the theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?", "How do we know it is true?", and so on.

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ epithelia epitheliums n
epitel
(anatomy) A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.

epithet /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ epithets n
epitet
A term used to characterize a person or thing.
tilnavn
A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.
(taxonomy) A word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species. This applies only to formal names of plants, fungi and bacteria. In formal names of animals the corresponding term is the specific name.
skældsord
An abusive or contemptuous word or phrase.

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ epitomai epitomes n
indbegrebet
The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.

epoch /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpɒk/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ epochs n
epoke
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.

eponymous /əˈpɑnəməs/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ more eponymous most eponymous adj
navngivende
Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ more equal most equal adj
lig
(not comparable) The same in all respects.
(mathematics, not comparable) Exactly identical, having the same value.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ v
være lig med
(mathematics, copulative) To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.

equal rights n
lige rettigheder
The concept that every person is to be treated equally by the law.

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] equalities n
lighed
(mathematics) The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
ligestilling ligebehandling
The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ equations n
ligning
(mathematics) An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; in mathematical problems, equations describe various essential aspects of the problem, each of which contributes to the resolution of the problem in part.

equative /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/ /ˈɛkwətɪv/ equatives n
ækvalis
(grammar) A grammatical case in certain languages, including Ossetic and Sumerian, that indicates something is like something else. English equivalents include he was the same age as her and he looks like him.

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ equators n
ækvator
(geography, often, _, “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ more equatorial most equatorial adj
ækvatorial
(geography) Of, near, or relating to the equator.

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.kwə.ɹi/ equerries n
staldmester
An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.

equestrianism equestrianisms n
ridning ridesport
The art or sport of horseriding; the skill required for it.

equilateral triangle equilateral triangles n
ligesidet trekant
(geometry) A triangle having all three sides equal.

equilibrium /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ equilibria equilibriums n
balance
ligevægt
The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
(chemistry) The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.
(physics) The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.
sindsligevægt
Mental balance.

equilibrium constant equilibrium constants n
ligevægtskonstant
(chemistry) A measure of the relative concentrations of the reactants and products of a reversible reaction at equilibrium

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnɑks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ equinoctes equinoxes n
jævndøgn
One of two times in the year (one in March and the other in September) when the length of the day and the night are equal, which occurs when the sun is directly overhead at the equator; this marks the beginning of spring in one hemisphere and autumn in the other.

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ equipments n
udstyr
Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ equities n
retfærdighed rimelighed
Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".
billighedsret
(legal) The power of a court of law having extra-statutory discretion, to decide legal matters and to provide legal relief apart from, though not in violation of, the prevailing legal code; in some cases, a court "sitting in equity" may provide relief to a complainant should the code be found either inapplicable or insufficient to do so.
aktie
(business) Ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business.
egenkapital
(accounting) Ownership interest in a company as determined by subtracting liabilities from assets.
friværdi
(legal, finance) Value of property minus liens or other encumbrances.

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ equivalents n
ækvivalent
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] eras n
æra
A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
slette
(transitive) To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
(transitive) To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
slette fjerne viske
(intransitive) To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information).

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ erasers n
viskelæder
(North America, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
tavlesvamp
(North America, Philippines) An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ erbiums n
erbium
A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.

erectile /əˈɹɛktaɪl/ adj
erektil som kan rejse sig som kan rejses

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ erections n
erektion rejsning
(uncountable, physiology, of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.

ergative /ˈɜːɡətɪv/ /ˈɝɡətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
ergativ
(grammar) With the subject of a transitive construction having grammatical cases or thematic relations different from those of an intransitive construction.

ergative case ergative cases n
ergativ relativ
(grammar) A grammatical case used to indicate the agent of a transitive verb in ergative-absolutive languages.

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ adv
derfor ergo
Consequently, therefore, or thus.

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
derfor ergo
therefore (especially in syllogisms)

ergonomic more ergonomic most ergonomic adj
ergonomisk
Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ adj
hermelin
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour ermine (white with black spots).

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ ermine ermines n
lækat hermelin
A weasel found in northern latitudes (Mustela erminea in Eurasia, Alaska, and the Arctic, Mustela haidarum in Haida Gwaii, Mustela richardsonii in the rest of North America); its dark brown fur turns white in winter, apart from the black tip of the tail.

ermines /ˈɜːmɪnz/ /ˈɝmɪnz/ adj
kontrahermelin
(tincture) : In blazon, coloured with a heraldic fur of a black field with white spots; counter-ermine.

erminois adj
guldhermelin
(tincture) In blazon, ermine with a field or instead of argent (gold with black spots).

erode /ɪˈɹoʊd/ /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
erodere
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.

erogenous zone erogenous zones n
erogen zone
(sexuality) A part of the human body that is particularly responsive to sexual stimulation.

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ erosions n
erosion afslidning
(uncountable) The result of having been worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face.
(uncountable, figurative) The gradual loss of something as a result of an ongoing process.
erosion
(uncountable) The changing of a surface by mechanical action, friction, thermal expansion contraction, or impact.
(uncountable) Destruction by abrasive action of fluids.
(math) In morphology, a basic operation (denoted ⊖); see Erosion (morphology).

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ more erotic most erotic adj
erotisk
Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ eroticas n
erotik
(uncountable) Erotic literature, art, decoration, or other such work.

eroticism eroticisms n
erotik
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused

err /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ /ɝ/ v
fejle

err on the side of v
hælde mod
(transitive, idiomatic) To behave in a manner which favours or which is biased toward.

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ errands n
ærinde
A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.
The purpose of such a journey.

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ more erratic most erratic adj
tilfældig
Unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.
slingrende uberegnelig
Deviating from normal opinions or actions; eccentric; odd.

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ erratics n
vandre-
(geology) A rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ more erroneous most erroneous adj
fejlagtig
Containing an error; inaccurate.

error /ɛɚ/<a:some accents> /ˈeɹ.ɚ/<a:Mmmm> /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/<a:nMmmm> ; errors n
fejl fejltagelse forseelse
(countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
afvigelse
(statistics, countable) The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one.
fejl
(appellate, _, legal, uncountable) One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.

error message error messages n
fejlmelding
(computing) A message displayed when a failure condition occurs, usually on a computer or device.

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/ more erudite most erudite adj
lærd
Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ eruditions n
lærdom erudition
Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ escalators n
rulletrappe
A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ escapades n
eskapade
A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.

escape pod /əˈskeɪp.pɒd/ escape pods n
flugtkapsel redningskapsel
(mostly, scifi) Any small, secondary, emergency-use vehicle used to evacuate from the main vehicle during times of danger.

escape route escape routes n
flugtvej
A path used by someone to escape from a dangerous place.

escape velocity escape velocities n
undvigelseshastighed
(astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.

escapism /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/ escapisms n
eskapisme
An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy.

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ eschatologies n
eskatologi
(countable) A system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death.
(uncountable) The study of the end times—the end of the world, notably in Christian and Islamic theology, the second coming of Christ, the Apocalypse, or the Last Judgment.

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ escorts n
eskorte
A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission.
ledsager
An accompanying person in such a group.
An accompanying person in a social gathering, etc.

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ escutcheons n
våbenskjold
(heraldry) The shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itself.

esoteric /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ more esoteric most esoteric adj
esoterisk
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.

esoterism esoterisms n
esoterisme
The inward forms of faith and religion; transcendence, mystic experience, and internal realizations of the Divine.

esparto n
espartogræs alfagræs
Either of two species of perennial grasses used for fibre production, and for making paper:

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ more especially most especially adv
især specielt særligt
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ espionages n
spionage
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ espressi espressos n
espresso
A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

esprit de corps /ɛˌspɹi də ˈkɔɹ/ /ɛˌspɹiː də ˈkɔː/ n
korpsånd
(idiomatic) A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit.

ess /ˈɛs/ esses n
es
The name of the Latin-script letter S/s.

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ essays n
essay stil
(authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

essence /ˈɛsəns/ essences n
essens
The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
essens koncentrat
The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] more essential most essential adj
essentiel
(biology) Necessary for survival but not synthesized by the organism, thus needing to be ingested.

essential oil essential oils n
æterisk olie
A volatile oil, used to make perfumes and flavourings, especially one having the characteristic odour of the plant from which it is obtained.

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ more essentially most essentially adv
grundlæggende i bund og grund i sit inderste væsen
in essence

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
fastslå
(transitive) To make stable or firm; to confirm.

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ more established most established adj
anerkendt etableret
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
fast hævdvundet vedtaget
(Model, procedure, disease) Explicitly defined, described or recognized as a reference.

established church established churches n
statskirke
A church that is officially recognized as a national or state church by a government; in England it is the Church of England.

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ establishments n
etablissement
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
establishment
(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
etablering oprettelse
(Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.

estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ estates n
stand
(historical) A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm). [from 14th c.]

estate agent estate agents n
ejendomsmægler
(UK, Ireland) A person or company that acts in the sale, purchase, lease or maintenance of land, property, real estate etc for another.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ estimates n
estimat
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
estimere
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ estuaries n
æstuarium
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
et al. og andre
And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

et tu, Brute /ɛt ˈtu ˌbɹutɛ/ phraseologicalUnit
et tu, Brute også du, Brute?
"You too, Brutus" or "even you, Brutus"; expressing a recognition of betrayal.

etc. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
osv. etc.
And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.

etch /ɛt͡ʃ/ v
gøre indtryk
To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
indgravere
To engrave a surface.
To sketch; to delineate.

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ eternities n
evighed
(uncountable) Existence without end, infinite time.

ethanol /ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ /ˈɛθ.ə.nɒl/ ethanols n
ætanol ethanol
(organic compound) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ ethers n
æter
(uncountable, literary, or, poetic) The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
(uncountable, physics, historical) Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).
(uncountable, organic compound) Diethyl ether (C4H10O), an organic compound with a sweet odour used in the past as an anaesthetic.
(countable, organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ more ethical most ethical adj
etisk
(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
etisk moralsk rigtig
(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
(comparable) Morally approvable; good.

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ ethics n
etik
(philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ more ethnic most ethnic adj
etnisk
Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.
eksotisk etnisk fremmed
Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.
hedning
(historical) Heathen, not Jewish, Christian, or Muslim.

ethnic cleansing n
etnisk udrensning
(euphemistic) The mass expulsion or killing of people belonging to one ethnic group by those of another.

ethnic group ethnic groups n
etnisk gruppe
A group of people who identify with one another, especially on the basis of ancestral, national, linguistic, cultural, historical or religious grounds.

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ ethnicities n
etnicitet
The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.
etnicitet etnisk tilhørsforhold
An ethnic group.

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
etno-
race; ethnicity (in the sense of classification of human beings).

ethnocentric more ethnocentric most ethnocentric adj
etnocentrisk
Of or pertaining to ethnocentrism.

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ ethnocentrisms n
etnocentrisme
The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.

ethnogenesis ethnogeneses n
etnogenese

ethnographer ethnographers n
etnograf
One who practices ethnography.

ethnographic adj
etnografisk
Relating to ethnography.

ethnolect /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ ethnolects n
etnolekt
A language variety specific to an ethnic group.

ethnologist ethnologists n
etnolog
One who practices ethnology.

ethnology ethnologies n
etnologi
(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that studies and compares the different human cultures.

ethnoreligious /ˌɛθnəʊɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
etnoreligiøs
Of or pertaining to ethnicity and religion.

ethnostate ethnostates n
etnostat
A political unit that is populated by and run in the interest of an ethnic group.

ethology /iˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /iːˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ɪˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ethologies n
etologi
(zoology) The scientific study of animalian behaviour, especially that of nonhuman animals.

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ ethylenes n
ætylen
(organic compound) The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

etiquette /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ etiquettes n
etikette
The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.
The customary behavior of members of a profession, business, law, or sports team towards each other.

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /eɪˈtuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtjud/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ etudes n
etude
(music) A short piece of music, designed to give a performer practice in a particular area or skill.

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more etymological most etymological adj
etymologisk
(not, _, comparable) Of or relating to etymology.

etymologist etymologists n
etymolog
A lexicographer or linguist who specializes in etymology (the origins of words)

etymology /ˌetəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌetəˈmɔləd͡ʒi/ /ˌetɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɛtəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɛtəˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɛtɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ [ˌetɘˈmɑləd͡ʒi] [ˌeɾəˈmɔləd͡ʒi] [ˌeʈɪˈmaləd͡ʒi] [ˌeʈɪˈmɔləd͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾəˈmɑləd͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾəˈmɒləd͡ʒi] etymologies n
etymologi
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ eucalypti eucalyptuses n
eukalyptus
Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

eugenics /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
eugenik arvehygiejne
(sociology, biology) A social philosophy or practice which advocates the improvement of human hereditary qualities through selective breeding, either by encouraging people with superior genetic qualities to reproduce (positive eugenics), or discouraging people with inferior genetic qualities from reproducing (negative eugenics), or by technological means.

euhemerism /juˈhiməˌɹɪzəm/ /juːˈhiːməɹɪzm/ /juːˈhiːməɹɪzəm/ euhemerisms n
euhemerisme
(uncountable) The belief that legends and mythology arise from exaggerated descriptions of historical people and events.

eulogize v
berømme lovprise

eulogy /ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/ eulogies n
ligtale
An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
lovtale lovord
Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ eunuchs n
eunuk
A castrated human male.

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ euphemisms n
eufemisme
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

euphemistic more euphemistic most euphemistic adj
eufemistisk forskønnende
Of or pertaining to euphemism.

euphonium /juːˈfəʊnɪəm/ euphoniums n
euphonium
A valved brass instrument with conical tubing similar in appearance to a tuba but of higher pitch; a sax horn.

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ euphorias n
eufori
An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.

euphoric /juːˈfɒɹɪk/ more euphoric most euphoric adj
euforisk
Feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

eureka /jəˈɹiː.kə/ /jʊˈɹiː.kə/ interjection
heureka
An exclamation indicating a sudden discovery.

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ euro euros n
euro
(currencies) The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €

euro coin euro coins n
euromønt
any of the eight different coins that are in circulation in the eurozone, ranging in value from 1 cent to 2 euros. The 1 euro coin can also be specifically referred to as a euro coin.

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
europium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Eu) with an atomic number of 63.

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zi.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ euthanasias n
eutanasi
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end suffering.

euthanize /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/ v
aflive
(transitive) To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).

eutrophication eutrophications n
eutrofiering overgødskning
(biology) The process of becoming eutrophic; the ecosystem's response to the addition of artificial or natural nutrients, mainly phosphates, through detergents, fertilizers, or sewage, to an aquatic system.

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evakuere
To make empty; to empty out; to remove the contents of, including to create a vacuum.
To remove; to eject; to void; to discharge, as the contents of a vessel, or of the bowels.

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ evacuations n
evakuering
The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
evaluere
(transitive) To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ evaluations n
vurdering evaluering
An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.
bedømmelse
(mathematics) A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.

evangelical /iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/ more evangelical most evangelical adj
evangelisk
Pertaining to the doctrines or teachings of the Christian gospel or Christianity in general.

evangelist /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ evangelists n
evangelist
(Bible) A writer of a gospel, especially the four New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), usually capitalized (Evangelist).

evaporate /ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹæɪt/ v
fordampe
(ambitransitive) To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state.

evaporation evaporations n
fordampning
The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.
inddampning
The process in which all or a portion of liquid (in a container) is turned into vapour, in order to increase the concentration of solid matter in the mixture.

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ [ˈivn̩] more even most even adj
jævn
Flat and level.
(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ [ˈivn̩] v
jævne
(transitive, obsolete) To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.

even function even functions n
lige funktion
(mathematics) Any function whose value is unchanged if the independent variable changes sign i.e. f(x) = f(-x)

even number even numbers n
lige tal
A positive integer that can be divided by two, and two itself.

even though /ˈivən ðoʊ/ /ˈiːvən ðəʊ/ conjunction
selvom selv om skønt
Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that.

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ evenings n
aften
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

evening dress evening dresses n
aftenkjole
(countable) An elegant dress worn by women, especially for social events in the evening, an evening gown.

evenly /ˈiːvənli/ more evenly most evenly adv
jævnt
So as to form a flat surface.
ligeligt
In a fair manner of distribution, giving the same amount or number to each; equally.

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ events n
begivenhed hændelse
An occurrence; something that happens.
begivenhed event
A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)
begivenhed
(physics) A point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.
hændelse
(probability theory) A set of some of the possible outcomes; a subset of the sample space.

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] event horizons n
begivenhedshorisont
(astrophysics) The gravitational sphere of a black hole within which the escape velocity is greater than the speed of light.

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃʊ.li/ adv
langt om længe til sidst i sidste instans med tiden omsider
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
altid idelig immer
Always, frequently, forever.

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
stedsegrøn
Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
hver
All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception.

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
over skyerne er himlen altid blå
There is something good in any bad situation.

every little helps proverb
mange bække små gør en stor å
(UK) Even the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal.

every second adj
hver anden
Every other/two; each alternate.

everybody /ˈɛvɹibədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
alle
All people.

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
daglig hverdags-
Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
dagligdags hverdags-
Commonplace, ordinary.

everyday life everyday lives n
hverdagsliv
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everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
alle
Every person.

everyone else pronoun
alle andre
All other persons.

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
alt
(literally) All the things under discussion.

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
overalt
In or to all locations under discussion.

eviction evictions n
udsættelse
The act of evicting.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] evidences n
bevis
Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
bevismateriale vidneforklaring vidneudsagn
(legal) Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] v
bevise godtgøre vidne
(transitive) To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

evident /ˈɛv.ə.dənt/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dənt/ more evident most evident adj
indlysende
Obviously true by simple observation.

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ /ˌɛvɪˈdɛntli/ more evidently most evidently adv
tydeligt tydeligvis øjensynligt
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred. [from 17th c.]

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ eviler evilest eviller evillest more evil most evil adj
ond dårlig slet skadelig slem
Intending to harm; malevolent.
ond umoralsk
Morally corrupt.

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ evils n
ondskab ond
Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
fremkalde fremmane vække
(transitive) To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ evolutions n
udvikling evolution
(geometry) The opening out of a curve; now more generally, the gradual transformation of a curve by a change of the conditions generating it. [from 17th c.]
evolution
(biology) The transformation of animals, plants and other living things into different forms (now understood as a change in genetic composition) by the accumulation of changes over successive generations. [from 19th c.]

evolutionary /ˌiː.və.ˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ adj
evolutionær evolutions- udviklings-
Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

evolutionary biology n
evolutionsbiologi
(evolutionary theory) A subfield of biology concerned with the origin and descent of species and as their evolution, multiplication and diversity over time.

evolutionary theory evolutionary theories n
evolutionsteori udviklingslære
(biology) A theory of evolution, especially the scientific theory of evolution through natural selection.

evolutionism evolutionisms n
evolutionisme
(countable) Any of several theories that explain the evolution of systems or organisms.

evolutionistic more evolutionistic most evolutionistic adj
evolutionistisk
Of or pertaining to evolutionism.

ew /(iː)uː/ /iːu̯/ interjection
uf fy øv
Expression of disgust or nausea.

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ ewes n
moderfår hunfår
A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ /ˈjʊə/ ewers n
kande
A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle. Originally used for carrying water

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ prefix
eks-
former

ex-wife ex-wives n
ekskone
A former wife (from a previous marriage after a divorce).

exacerbate /ɪkˈsæs-/ /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
forværre skærpe
(transitive) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.).

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ exacter exactest more exact most exact adj
eksakt
Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ more exactly most exactly adv
præcis
(manner) Without approximation; precisely.

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
præcis
Signifies agreement or recognition.

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
overdrive
To overstate, to describe more than the fact.

exaggerated /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ more exaggerated most exaggerated adj
overdreven overdrevet
That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ exaggerations n
overdrivelse
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ examinations n
undersøgelse
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
undersøgelse eksamen prøve
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
undersøge
to observe or inspect carefully or critically

examiner /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ examiners n
sagsbehandler undersøger
A person who investigates someone or something.
censor eksaminator
A person who marks an examination.

example /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzam.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] examples n
eksempel
Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
A person punished as a warning to others.
A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ more exanimate most exanimate adj
død livløs
Lifeless, not or no longer living, dead.

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ excavators n
gravemaskine gravko
A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc.Excavator

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
overskride
(transitive) To be larger, greater than (something).
overgå
(transitive) To be better than (something).
overskride overgå
(transitive) To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.

excellent /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ excellenter excellentest more excellent most excellent adj
alle tiders fortrinlig fortræffelig fremragende udmærket
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
bortset fra foruden med undtagelse af ud over undtagen
Used to introduce a noun or noun phrase forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ exceptions n
undtagelse
The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
(programming) An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be raised ("thrown") by one part of the program and handled ("caught") by another part.

exception that proves the rule exceptions that prove rules exceptions that prove the rule n
undtagelsen bekræfter regelen

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ more exceptional most exceptional adj
ekstraordinær eksceptionel ganske særlig
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
eksceptionel enestående
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

exceptionally more exceptionally most exceptionally adv
undtagelsesvis
To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

exceptionless adj
undtagelsesløs
without exception

excerpt /ekˈsɜː(p)t/ /eɡˈzɜː(p)t/ /ɛkˈsɜː(p)t/ /ɛkˈsɝ(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜː(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɝ(p)t/ /ˈeksɜː(p)t/ /ˈeɡzɜː(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜː(p)t/ /ˈɛksɝ(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜː(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɝ(p)t/ excerpts n
uddrag excerpt
A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] exchanges n
bytte udveksling
An act of exchanging or trading.
børs
A place for conducting trading.

excise /əkˈsaɪz/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/ v
bortskære
To cut out; to remove.

excision /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ excisions n
bortskæring
(surgery) The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
(topology) The fact that, under certain hypotheses, the homology of a space relative to a subspace is unchanged by the identification of a subspace of the latter to a point.

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ more excited most excited adj
spændt
Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
eksalteret ophidset
(physics) Being in a state of higher energy.

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ excitements n
ophidselse
(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ more exciting most exciting adj
spændende
creating or producing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
udbryde
(intransitive) To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ exclamations n
udråb
A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ exclamation marks n
udråbstegn
The punctuation mark “!” (generally used to denote excitement, surprise or shock).

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ exclaves n
eksklave
A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
eksludere
(transitive) To bar (someone or something) from entering; to keep out.

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ exclusions n
ekskludering eksklusion udelukkelse
The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part. [from 17th c.]

exclusionary more exclusionary most exclusionary adj
eksklusiv
Acting to exclude something

exclusive right exclusive rights n
eneret
(legal) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)

exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ more exclusively most exclusively adv
udelukkende
(focus) to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
ekskommunikere
(transitive) To officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community.

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ excommunications n
bandlysning ekskommunikation
The act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting; especially an ecclesiastical censure whereby the person against whom it is pronounced is, for the time, cast out of the communication of the church; exclusion from fellowship in things spiritual.

excoriate /ɪkˈskoʊɹ.iˌeɪt/ /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
fordømme hudflette
(transitive, figuratively) To strongly condemn or criticize.

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ excrements n
afføring ekskrement
(now, _, specifically) Human and non-human animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

excretion excretions n
udskilning
The process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.

excursion /ekˈskɜː.ʃən/ /ɛkˈskɜː.ʃən/ /ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/ excursions n
udflugt ekskursion
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
ekskurs
A wandering from the main subject: a digression.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ excuses n
undskyldning
(countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
undskyld hva' hvad sagde du
(North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
undskyld
Said as a request for an individual's attention.
Sorry, as an apology.
undskyld mig
Said as a request to pass somebody.

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
henrette
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.
udføre afvikle eksekvere påbegynde starte
(transitive, law) To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
udføre afvikle eksekvere
(transitive, computing) To start, launch, or run.

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ executions n
henrettelse
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ executioners n
bøddel skarpretter
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

executive branch executive branches n
udøvende magt
The branch of government that oversees the carrying out of the laws

executive committee executive committees n
forretningskomité hovedbestyrelse
(management) A subcommittee of a board authorized to make some decisions on behalf of the entire board.
formandskab
(government, politics, Quebec) the equivalent of the cabinet of ministers for a city government, serving the mayor.

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
eksemplificere
(transitive) To show or illustrate by example.
(transitive) To be an instance of or serve as an example.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
fritaget
Free from a duty or obligation.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ exempts n
fritaget
One who has been released from something.

exemption exemptions n
dispensation fritagelse immunitet
An act of exempting.
fritagelse
The state of being exempt; immunity.
toldfrihed
A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ exercises n
øvelse
(countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
(countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
motionere
(intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.

exercise bicycle exercise bicycles n
motionscykel ergometercykel kondicykel
A stationary exercise machine with pedals, saddle, handlebars arranged like a bicycle.

exercise book exercise books n
hæfte
A booklet for students, containing either problems or exercises, and blank, often lined pages for writing answers.

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
ånde ud
(intransitive) To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ exhausts n
udstødning
A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
opbruge udtømme
(transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely.
tømme udtømme
(transitive) To empty by drawing or letting out the contents
løbe tør for opbruge opslide tømme udtømme
(transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end
udmatte
(transitive) To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy.

exhaust pipe exhaust pipes n
udblæsningsrør udstødningsrør
For internal combustion engines, any of several pipes, connected in series, that carry waste gases away from the engine and vent it to the air.

exhaust system exhaust systems n
udstødningssystem
(automotive) The subsystem of an engine that takes the products of the combustion chamber through a catalytic converter and silencer to the final pipe that releases the gases to the air.

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ more exhausted most exhausted adj
opbrugt udkørt udmattet udtømt

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
fremvise stille til skue vise
(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
demonstrere udvise vise
(transitive) To demonstrate.
fremlægge
(transitive, legal) To submit (a physical object) to a court as evidence.
udstille
(intransitive) To put on a public display.

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ exhibitions n
udstilling
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.

exhibition game exhibition games n
venskabskamp
(sports) A practice game which does not count on a team's record.

exhibitionist exhibitionists n
ekshibitionist
One who attempts to draw attention to themselves by their behavior.
One who exposes their genitalia (or female nipples) in public.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ exiles n
eksil
(uncountable) The state of being banished from one's home or country.
eksil udlændighed
(countable) Someone who is banished from his home or country.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
forvise
(transitive) To send (someone or something) into exile.

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
eksistere bestå findes
(intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ existences n
eksistens tilværelse
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ existentialisms n
eksistentialisme
(philosophy, countable) The philosophical views of a particular thinker associated with the existentialist movement.

existentialist existentialists n
eksistentialist
A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism.

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
eksisterende
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ exits n
udgang motorvej sortie
An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.
udgang
An opening or passage through which one can go from inside a place (such as a building, a room, or a vehicle) to the outside; an egress.
udgang afkørsel frakørsel udvej
A way out.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
forlade gå
(intransitive) To go out or go away from a place or situation; to depart, to leave.

exit poll exit polls n
exit poll meningsmåling
A poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station, used to predict the outcome of an election.

exogamy exogamies n
exogami
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or law

exorbitant /ɛɡˈzoɹbətənt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ /ɪɡˈzoɹbətənt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ more exorbitant most exorbitant adj
eksorbitant
Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ exorcisms n
eksorcisme
The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from persons, places or things that are possessed by them.

exorcist /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪst/ exorcists n
eksorcist djævleuddriver
A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a masterful practitioner in purification and exorcism to force out evil spirits and/or demons from a living being.

exosphere exospheres n
exosfære
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exoteric /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪk/ /ˌɛksəˈtɛɹɪk/ more exoteric most exoteric adj
eksoterisk
Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ more exotic most exotic adj
eksotisk
Non-native to the ecosystem.
(gambling) Being or relating to various wagers, such as the trifecta, that involve betting on the finishing positions of multiple competitors across one or more races.

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ /ɪkˈspænd/ v
ekspandere
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

expanse /ɛkˈspæns/ /ɪkˈspæns/ expanses n
vidde
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ expansions n
ekspansion udvidelse
An act, process, or instance of expanding.
tilføjelse
A product to be used with a previous product.

expansionist more expansionist most expansionist adj
ekspansionistisk som ønsker at udvide sin magt som ønsker at udvide sit område
Of or pertaining to expansionism.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ adj
udvandrer
Living outside of one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ expatriates n
udvandrer
One who lives outside one's own country, especially temporarily for a profession or education.
udvist
One who has been banished from one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ v
forvise
(transitive) To banish; to drive or force (a person) from his own country; to make an exile of.
udvandre
(intransitive) To withdraw from one’s native country.

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
forvente
To consider obligatory or required.
To consider reasonably due.
(obsolete, transitive) To wait for; to await.

expectant /ɪkˈspɛktənt/ more expectant most expectant adj
forventningsfuld
Marked by expectation.
ventende
Pregnant.

expected /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ more expected most expected adj
ventet forventet
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

expected value expected values n
forventningsværdi
(probability theory) The weighted average of outcome values, using probability as the weighting function.

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ more expedient most expedient adj
formålstjenlig hensigtsmæssig
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ expeditions n
ekspedition
A trip, especially a long one, made by a person or a group of people for a specific purpose

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
bortvise
(transitive) To remove from membership.

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ more expensive most expensive adj
dyr
Having a high price or cost.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ experiences n
erfaring oplevelse
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.
rutine øvelse erfaring
(countable) An activity one has performed.
erfaring
(countable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.
(uncountable) The knowledge thus gathered.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
opleve erfare
(transitive) To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ experiments n
eksperiment forsøg
A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
eksperimentere
(transitive, obsolete) To test or ascertain by experiment; to try out; to make an experiment on.

experimental /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪkˌspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ more experimental most experimental adj
eksperimentel forsøg- forsøgsmæssig
Serving as an experiment; serving to experiment.

experimentation experimentations n
eksperimenteren
The act of experimenting; practice by experiment.

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ experts n
ekspert
A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

expire /ɛkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
udløbe
(intransitive) To lapse and become invalid.

expiry /ɛkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ /ɪkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ expiries n
udløb
(British, NZ, AU, Canada) End; termination; expiration.

expiry date expiry dates n
udløbsdato
(UK) The date on which something runs out or expires and becomes out of date, in many cases needing renewal.

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
forklare
(ambitransitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ explanations n
forklaring
The act or process of explaining.
Something that explains, makes understandable.

explanatory /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/ more explanatory most explanatory adj
forklarende oplysende
Intended to serve as an explanation.

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ more explicit most explicit adj
bestemt eksplicit tydelig udstrykkelig
Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]

explicitly more explicitly most explicitly adv
eksplicit klart med rene ord tydeligt
In an explicit manner.

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
sprænge få til at eksplodere
(transitive) To destroy with an explosion.
eksplodere sprænge afsløre forkaste få til at eksplodere springe
(intransitive) To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ exploits n
bedrift heltebedrift
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
bedrift
An achievement.

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
udnytte
(transitive) To use (something) to someone's advantage, such as one's own benefit or a society's benefit.
(transitive) To make unfair use of someone else's labor, person, or property to one's own advantage.

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ exploitations n
udbytning
The act of utilizing something; industry.
The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which they have a natural right.

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ explorations n
udforskning undersøgelse
The process of exploring.
The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.
udforskning opdagelse undersøgelse
The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
udforske undersøge
(transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically.
udforske opdagelsesrejse
(transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery.
eksplorere undersøge
(intransitive, medicine) To examine diagnostically.
udforske
(transitive) To (seek) experience first hand.

explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ explorers n
udforsker
One who explores something

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ explosions n
eksplosion
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ more explosive most explosive adj
eksplosiv sprængfarlig
With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
eksplosionsagtig eksplosiv
Having the character of an explosion.
heftig opfarende
(slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ explosives n
sprængstof eksplosiv
Any explosive substance.

exponent /ekˈspəʉnənt/ /ɛkˈspoʊnənt/ /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ɪkˈkspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspənənt/ exponents n
eksponent potenseksponent
(mathematics) The number by which a value (called the base) is said to be raised to a power in exponentiation: for example, the 3 in 2^3=8.

exponential growth exponential growths n
eksponentiel vækst
(mathematics) The growth in the value of a quantity in which the rate of growth is proportional to the instantaneous value of the quantity; for example, when the value has doubled, the rate of increase will also have doubled. The rate may be positive or negative.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ exports n
eksportvare
(countable) Something that is exported.
eksport udførsel
(uncountable) The act of exporting.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
eksportere
(transitive) To carry away.
eksportere udføre
(transitive) To sell (goods) to a foreign country.

exporter exporters n
eksportør
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ exposures n
eksponering
(uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
(photography) An instance of taking a photograph.

exposure meter exposure meters n
belysningsmåler
(photography) An instrument that measures the intensity of the light reflected from or falling on a subject, and calculates the optimum exposure depending on the film speed.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ more express most express adj
hurtig
(not comparable) Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
udtrykkelig
(comparable) Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ expresses n
ekspres
A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
udtrykke
(transitive) To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

express train express trains n
hurtigtog
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making limited stops.

expression /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ expressions n
udtryk
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
A colloquialism or idiom.
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
(mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
(programming) A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.

expressionist more expressionist most expressionist adj
ekspressionistisk
Of, pertaining to, or in the style of expressionism

expressionist expressionists n
ekspressionist
A painter who paints in this style

expressionless more expressionless most expressionless adj
udtryksløs
without expression

expressionlessly more expressionlessly most expressionlessly adv
udtryksløst
Without expression; in an expressionless way.

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ expressways n
motorvej
(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
motortrafikvej
(UK, New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ expulsions n
bortvisning eksklusion relegering udstødelse udvisning
The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ more exquisite most exquisite adj
fortræffelig raffineret udsøgt
Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.
heftig intens
Exceeding; extreme; keen, in a bad or a good sense.

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
nulevende
Still in existence; not having disappeared.

extemporaneous /əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs/ /ɛksˌtɛm.pɜː(ɹ)ˈeɪn.i.əs/ more extemporaneous most extemporaneous adj
improviseret
With inadequate preparation or without advance thought; offhand.

extension /ɛkˈstɛnʃən/ /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ extensions n
forlængelse
(ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.

extension cord extension cords n
forlængerledning
(electronics, US) An electrical cord with a plug one end, and a single socket or a multi-port socket at the other end, used for powering one or more devices at a distance, too far from the wall outlet to be reached by the normal cords of the device or devices.

extensive /ɛkˈstɛn.sɪv/ /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ more extensive most extensive adj
ekstensiv
(figurative) Considerable in amount.

extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ extents n
omfang udstrækning
A range of values or locations.

extenuating circumstance extenuating circumstances n
formildende omstændigheder
(legal, or general usage, chiefly, in the plural) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime.

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɛkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
udrydde
(transitive) To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.

extermination exterminations n
udrydning
The act of exterminating; total destruction or eradication.

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ more external most external adj
ekstern udvendig udvortes
Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.

extinct /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɪŋ(k)t/ adj
uddød
(chiefly, biology) Of an animal or plant species, a class of people, a family, etc.: having died out completely; no longer in existence.

extinct /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɪŋ(k)t/ v
udrydde
(specifically, biology) To cause (an animal or plant species) to die out completely or become extinct (adjective sense 2.3).

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ extinctions n
uddøen tilintetgørelse udslettelse
The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
slukke
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
(figurative) To eclipse or obscure (someone or something).
slukke udslukke
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.

extinguisher /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ extinguishers n
slukker
One who, or that which, extinguishes something.

extort /ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/ v
afpresse aftvinge
(transitive) To take or seize from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity.
fravriste
(transitive, legal) To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.

extortion /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ extortions n
afpresning
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ more extra most extra adj
ekstra
(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

extra time n
forlænget spilletid

extra- prefix
ekstra-
Outside of, beyond.

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ extracts n
ekstrakt
Something that is extracted or drawn out.
uddrag
A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ extractions n
udvinding
An act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.
afstamning slægtskab
(dated) A person's origin or ancestry.
udtrækning
(dentistry) A removal of a tooth from its socket.

extradition extraditions n
udlevering
A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

extrajudicial adj
udenretlig udenretslig
(legal, of a punishment) Carried out without legal authority.

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
uden om ægteskabet udenomsægteskabelig
Occurring outside marriage.

extranet extranets n
ekstranet
(computing) A private computer network that uses Internet protocols and can be accessed by authorized individuals via the Internet.

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ more extraordinary most extraordinary adj
ekstraordinær
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.

extraparliamentary adj
udenomsparlamentarisk
Outside of a parliament or legislature

extrapolate /ekˈstɹæp.əˌlæɪt/ /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ /ɪk-/ v
ekstrapolere
(transitive) To infer by extending known information.
(transitive, mathematics) To estimate the value of a variable outside a known range from values within that range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known ones

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
extra-sensorisk perception
The supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ more extraterrestrial most extraterrestrial adj
udenjordisk
Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ extraterrestrials n
alien rumvæsen
A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien.

extraterritoriality /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/ extraterritorialities n
eksterritorialitet
(legal, uncountable) Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.

extratropical adj
som sker uden for troperne
Occurring outside the tropics, usually in temperate latitudes.

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ extremer extremest more extreme most extreme adj
ekstrem yderst
Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
In the greatest or highest degree; intense.
Drastic, or of great severity.

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ extremes n
ekstrem yderpol
The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

extreme sport extreme sports n
ekstremidræt ekstremsport
Any sport taking place at potentially dangerous speeds or heights, or involving a high level of physical exertion, highly specialized gear, or spectacular stunts.

extremism /ɛkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹi.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ extremisms n
ekstremisme
Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.

extremity /-ɾi/ /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ extremities extremitys n
ekstremitet
A hand or foot. [from early 15th c.]

extroverted /ɛkstɹoʊˈvəɹtɪd/ /ɛkstɹəʊˈvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ more extroverted most extroverted adj
ekstrovert
(informal, _, psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert: outgoing, sociable.

extrude /ɪk.ˈstɹuːd/ v
ekstrudere
(transitive) To form or shape (a metal, plastic etc.) by forcing it through a die or an opening.

eye /aɪ/ eyen eyes eyne n
øje
An organ through which animals see.
A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a hook, pin, rope, shaft, etc.; for example, at the end of a tie bar in a bridge truss, through a crank, at the end of a rope, or through a millstone.
A mark on an animal, such as a butterfly or peacock, resembling a human eye.
øje blik
The ability to notice what others might miss.
nåleøje øje
A hole at the blunt end of a needle through which thread is passed.
One of the holes in certain kinds of cheese.
hægte malle
A fitting consisting of a loop of metal or other material, suitable for receiving a hook or the passage of a cord or line.

eye color eye colors n
øjenfarve
The color or pigment of the iris of the eye.

eye contact n
øjenkontakt
The condition or action of looking at another human or animal in the eye.

eye for an eye n
øje for øje
(idiom) Compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting an identical injury on that person.

eye level eye levels n
øjenhøjde
A level at the height of one's eyes.

eye patch eye patches n
øjeklap
An opaque patch worn so as to cover an injured or infected eye or an eye socket in order to protect or conceal it, or to treat amblyopia in children.

eye shadow eye shadows n
øjenskygge
Makeup that is applied to the eyelids and below the eyes to give a darker complexion there.

eye socket eye sockets n
øjenhule
(anatomy, ophthalmology) The bony cavity which contains the eyeball and its associated muscles, vessels, and nerves. In humans, seven bones make up each bony orbit.

eye test eye tests n
synstest
A series of examinations carried out by an optician to assess a patient's vision.

eye up v
beglo
(idiomatic, colloquial) To examine closely something coveted. Synonym: give someone the eye

eye-catcher eye-catchers n
blikfang
an eye-catching person or thing

eye-catching more eye-catching most eye-catching adj
iøjnefaldende iøjnespringende
that attracts the attention; attention-grabbing

eye-opener eye-openers n
øjenåbner
(informal, idiom) A startling or shocking revelation.

eyebags /ˈaɪbæɡz/ n
poser under øjnene
Dark circles under the eyes, caused by lack of sleep etc.

eyeball eyeballs n
øjeæble
The ball of the eye.

eyeblink eyeblinks n
blink
An act of blinking one's eyelids one time.
øjeblik
(idiom) A moment (a very short period of time).

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ eyebrows n
øjenbryn
The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.

eyedrop eyedrops n
øjendråber
(medicine) Medicine to be administered to the eyes.

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ eyelashes n
øjenvippe
(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ eyelids n
øjenlåg øjelåg
A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ eyesights n
syn
Vision or the faculty of sight.

eyesore /ˈaɪsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪsɔː/ eyesores n
øjebæ
A displeasing sight; something prominently ugly or unsightly.

eyewitness eyewitnesses n
øjenvidne
Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

eyrie /ˈaɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛə.ɹi/ /ˈɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɪə.ɹi/ eyries n
rovfuglerede ørnerede
The nest of a bird of prey.
ørnerede
Any high and remote but commanding place.

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ fables n
fabel eventyr
A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ v
fable
(intransitive, archaic) To compose fables; hence, to write or speak fiction; to write or utter what is not true.
fabulere
(transitive, archaic) To make up; to devise, and speak of, as true or real; to tell of falsely; to recount in the form of a fable.

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ fabrics n
struktur system
(figurative) The framework underlying a structure.
stof sammensætning struktur
A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.

fabric softener /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɑfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɔfənər/ fabric softeners n
skyllemiddel
A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ more fabulous most fabulous adj
fabelagtig fantastisk
(slang) Very good; outstanding, wonderful.

fabulously /ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/ /ˈfæb.jʊ.lɪs.li/ more fabulously most fabulously adv
fabelagtig
In a fabulous manner.

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ facades n
facade
(figuratively) A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
(programming) An object serving as a simplified interface to a larger body of code, as in the facade pattern.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ /fɛjs/ faces n
ansigt kæft
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
ansigt ansigtsudtryk
(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
kæft
(slang) The mouth.
facade ansigt
Public image; outward appearance.
flade yderside
Any surface, especially a front or outer one.
flade ansigt
(geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ /fɛjs/ v
vende sig mod
(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
mod vendt være
(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
konfrontere se i øjnene trodse
(transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

face to face adv
ansigt til ansigt
In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

face value face values n
pålydende pålydende værdi
The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ v
gøre en ansigtsløftning
To perform a facelift upon.

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ facets n
facet flade
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
facet side
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ v
facettere
To cut a facet into a gemstone.

fachidiot fachidiots n
fagidiot
(rare) A (narrow) specialist expert who is ignorant outside of their specialty, or who only looks at problems through the (blinkered) lens of their own specialty.

facial expression facial expressions n
ansigtsudtryk
The expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person or animal's face, resulting from specific use of that person's facial muscles.

facial hair n
ansigtsbehåring ansigtshår
Hair on the face of a human, such as the eyebrows of a man or woman or the androgenic hair (beard or moustache) of a man.

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
facilitere
To make easy or easier.

facilitator facilitators n
facilitator
A person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument, especially in order to reach a consensus.

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ facilities n
mulighed
The fact of being easy, or easily done; absence of difficulty; simplicity. [from 16th c.]
færdighed
Dexterity of speech or action; skill, talent. [from 16th c.]
facilitet funktion
The physical means or contrivances to make something (especially a public service) possible; the required equipment, infrastructure, location etc. [from 19th c.]

fact /fækt/ facts n
faktum virkelighed kendsgerning
Something actual as opposed to invented.
kendsgerning faktum
Something which is real.
An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
(databases) An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.
faktum kendsgerning
Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.

fact sheet fact sheets n
faktaark oplysningsblad
A document that shows the most important or relevant information about a particular topic in a simple, easy-to-read manner.

faction /ˈfæk.ʃn̩/ /ˈfæk.ʃən/ factions n
fraktion
(countable) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ factors n
faktor agent
(obsolete) A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.
faktor
An agent or representative.
(legal)
A business organization that lends money on accounts receivable or buys and collects accounts receivable.
A commission agent.
A person or business organization that provides money for another's new business venture; one who finances another's business.
One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result.
(mathematics) Any of various objects multiplied together to form some whole.
(causal analysis) Influence; a phenomenon that affects the nature, the magnitude, and/or the timing of a consequence.
(economics) A resource used in the production of goods or services, a factor of production.
(Scotland) A steward or bailiff of an estate.

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ v
faktorisere
(transitive) To find all the factors of (a number or other mathematical object) (the objects that divide it evenly).

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ factorials n
fakultet
(mathematics, combinatorics) The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

factorize v
faktorisere opløse i faktorer
(mathematics, transitive) To create a list of the factors of.
faktorisere
(mathematics, transitive) To divide an expression into a list of items that, when multiplied together, will produce the original quantity.

factory /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ factories n
faktori
(historical) A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country. [from 16th c.]
fabrik
A building or other place where manufacturing takes place. [from 17th c.]

factory ship factory ships n
fabriksskib
(watercraft) a vessel, usually part of a fleet, which processes catches of fish or whales while at sea

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ factota factotums n
altmuligmand
(dated) A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.
faktotum
(dated) A general servant.

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ more factual most factual adj
faktuel
Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ faculties n
fakultet
A division of a university.

fade /feɪd/ /fæɪd/ v
falme
(intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.

faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ more faded most faded adj
blegnet falmet visnet
That has lost some of its former vividness and colour.

fag /fæɡ/ fags n
bøsse bøsserøv
(chiefly, US, Canada, vulgar, usually, _, offensive) A homosexual man, especially (usually, _, derogatory) an effeminate or unusual one.

faggot /ˈfæ.ɡət/ faggots n
brændestykke træknude
A bundle of pieces of iron or steel cut off into suitable lengths for welding.
(rare, dated, _, in, _, US) A burning or smouldering piece of firewood.

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ faiences n
fajance
A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic, used domestically for tableware and in architecture as a decorative material.

fail /feɪl/ v
dumpe
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
fejle mislykkes slå fejl
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
dumpe forsømme svigte undlade
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
forsømme undlade
To be wanting; to fall short; to be or become deficient in any measure or degree up to total absence.
(archaic) To be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; used with of.

failed state failed states n
fejlslagen stat
(politics) A state that has failed to meet the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government; one that has lost physical control of its territory, the ability to provide public services, etc.

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ failures n
fiasko
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
svigt nedbrud
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

faint /feɪnt/ faints n
besvimelse
The act of fainting, syncope.

faint /feɪnt/ v
besvime falde i svime
(intransitive) To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
(intransitive) To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

fainthearted more fainthearted most fainthearted adj
forsagt frygtsom
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairer fairest adj
smuk
Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
blond lys
Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond and red hair.
retfærdig
Just, equitable.
rimelig
Adequate, reasonable, or decent, but not excellent.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairs n
marked
An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.

fair sex n
det smukke køn
(idiom, dated, now, sometimes, offensive) Women collectively.

fairway /ˈfɛəweɪ/ /ˈfɛɹweɪ/ fairways n
fairway
(golf) The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
sejlløb
(military) A channel either from offshore, in a river, or in a harbor that has enough depth to accommodate the draft of large vessels. (JP 4-01.6)
(nautical) A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛəɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ fairies n
fe alf
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
bøsse
(Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

fairy tale fairy tales n
eventyr
A folktale or literary story featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.
(uncountable) The literary genre of these stories.
A story presented as true that is not believable.

fairyland fairylands n
eventyrland
The imaginary land or abode of fairies.

fait accompli /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ faits accomplis n
fait accompli
An accomplished fact, something that has already occurred.

faith /feɪθ/ faiths n
tro
A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence.
A religious or spiritual belief system.
(obsolete) Credibility or truth.

faith will move mountains proverb
troen kan flytte bjerge
Belief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ more faithful most faithful adj
trofast tro
Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.
pålidelig
Reliable; worthy of trust.
nøjagtig tro
Consistent with reality.

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ fakirs n
fakir
(Hinduism, more, _, loosely) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ falafel falafels n
falafel falafler
(uncountable) A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.
falafel falaffel
(countable) A single falafel ball.

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ falcons n
falk
Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

falconry falconries n
falkejagt falkeopdræt
The sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.

fall /fo(ː)l/ /foːl/ /fuːl/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ falls n
fald
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
A loss of greatness or status.
fald nedgang
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]

fall /fo(ː)l/ /foːl/ /fuːl/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
falde
To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
To come down, to drop or descend.
(intransitive) To collapse; to be overthrown or defeated.
(intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
(intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
(intransitive, obsolete) To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals.
kaste sig
To come to the ground deliberately, to prostrate oneself.
blive
(intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.

fall asleep v
falde i søvn sove ind
To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep.

fall for v
falde for
(idiomatic) To be fooled by; to walk into (a trap) or respond to (a scam or trick).
falde for forelske sig i
(idiomatic) To fall in love with.

fall ill v
blive syg
To become ill, to get sick, to sicken.

fall in line v
rette ind

fall in love v
forelske sig i blive forelsket i
(intransitive, of a person, animate object following “with”) To come to have feelings of love, particularly romantic love.
blive forelsket i forelske sig i
(intransitive, reciprocal) To come to have feelings of love towards each other.
forelske sig
(intransitive, of a person, inanimate object following "with") To come to have feelings of intense liking directed at another person or a thing.

fall into place v
falde på plads
(idiomatic) To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.

fall off the wagon v
falde af vandvognen
(idiomatic) To cease or fail at a regimen of self-improvement or reform; to lapse back into an old habit or addiction.

fall over v
falde omkuld
(intransitive, idiomatic) To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.

fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/ fallacies n
fejlslutning
(logic) An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not; a specious argument.

fallen /ˈfɑlən/ /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ fallenest more fallen most fallen adj
nedfalden
Having dropped by the force of gravity.
faldet
Killed, especially in battle.
falden
Having lost one's chastity.

fallen /ˈfɑlən/ /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ fallen n
faldet
(pluralonly) Casualties of battle or war.

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ fallouts n
nedfald nedfaldsprodukt
The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.
følgevirkning
A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ fallows n
brak
(agriculture, uncountable) Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.
brak-
(agriculture, uncountable) Uncultivated land.

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ fallow deer n
dådyr
A ruminant mammal (Dama dama) belonging to the family Cervidae.

falls /fɑlz/ /fɔlz/ /fɔːlz/ falls n
vandfald

false /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] falser falsest adj
falsk
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
kunstig
Spurious, artificial.

false friend /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ false friends n
falsk ven
(linguistics, translation studies, lexicography) A word in a language that bears a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language but in fact has a different meaning.

false teeth n
falske tænder gebis kunstige tænder

false trevally false trevallies n
hvidfisk
A fish of the species Lactarius lactarius.

fame /feɪm/ fames n
berømmelse
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ more familiar most familiar adj
bekendt
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
bekendt fortrolig
Acquainted.

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ families n
bofællesskab kollektiv
familie
(countable) A nuclear family: a mother and father who are married and cohabiting and their child or children.
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below order and above genus; a taxon at that rank.
(countable, music) A group of instruments having the same basic method of tone production.
familie-
(uncountable) Members of one's family collectively.
(countable) Any group or aggregation of things classed together as kindred or related from possessing in common characteristics which distinguish them from other things of the same order.
(set theory, countable) A collection of sets, especially of subsets of a given set.
familie familie-
(countable) A (close-knit) group of people related by blood, friendship, marriage, law, or custom, especially if they live or work together.
æt familie
(countable, linguistics) A group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language.

family car family cars n
familiebil
a car that is suitable for and large enough for a family.

family man family men n
familiefar
An adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated.

family member family members n
familiemedlem slægtning
A person belonging to a particular family; a close relative or relation.

family tree family trees n
anetavle slægtstræ stamtavle
(horticulture) A grafting technique involving the joining of different varieties of plants onto a single tree or plant.

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ famines n
hungersnød
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ more famished most famished adj
udhungret
Extremely hungry.

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ more famous most famous adj
berømt
Well known.

fan /faːn/ /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] fans n
vifte
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail.
fan entusiast tilhænger
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
ventilator
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

fan /faːn/ /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
vifte
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
spredes i vifteform
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

fan blade fan blades n
ventilatorblad
one of the specially shaped rotating parts (blades) of a mechanical fan which move and distribute air.

fan heater fan heaters n
varmeblæser
an electric heater fitted with a fan which blows out hot air.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ more fanatic most fanatic adj
fanatisk
Fanatical.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ fanatics n
fanatiker
A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] fanaticisms n
fanatisme
The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

fanbelt fanbelts n
ventilatorrem
A belt which turns a cooling fan in a car engine.

fanciful /ˈfænsɪfəl/ more fanciful most fanciful adj
fantasifuld fantastisk
Unreal or imagined.

fang /fæŋ/ fangs n
hugtand
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.

fantasia /-ˈtɑː-/ /fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /fænˈteɪ.zɪ.ə/ /fænˈteɪ.ʒə/ /ˌfæn.təˈziː.ə/ fantasias n
fantasi
(music, also, figurative) A form of instrumental composition with a free structure and improvisational characteristics; specifically, one combining a number of well-known musical pieces. [from early 18th c.]

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ more fantastic most fantastic adj
fantastisk
Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.

fantastically more fantastically most fantastically adv
fantastisk
In a fantastic manner.
To an extent only in fantasy; outrageously; ridiculously.

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ fantasies n
fantasi
That which comes from one's imagination.
(literature) The literary genre generally dealing with themes of magic and the supernatural, imaginary worlds and creatures, etc.

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ farther farthermost farthest further furthermost furthest adj
fjern langt borte
Distant; remote in space.

far from adv
langtfra
In no way, Not at all.

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ n
højreekstremisme
(politics) The most right-wing or conservative part of a political faction or grouping.

far-left adj
venstreekstremistisk
(politics) Of or pertaining to the far left.

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ more far-right most far-right adj
højreekstremistisk
(politics) Of or pertaining to the far right.

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ farads n
farad
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor in which one coulomb of charge causes a potential difference of one volt across the capacitor. Symbol: F

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ farces n
farce
(countable) A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.
(uncountable) A situation abounding with ludicrous incidents.
(uncountable) A ridiculous or empty show.

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ fares n
fortæring
billetpris
(countable) Money paid for a transport ticket.
kunde
(countable) A paying passenger, especially in a taxi.

fare dodger fare dodgers n
blind passager billetsnyder
A person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ farewells n
farvel
A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
afsked
A departure; the act of leaving.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ farms n
gård bondegård
A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ v
dyrke
(transitive) To grow (a particular crop).
drive landbrug
To give up to another, as an estate, a business, the revenue, etc., on condition of receiving in return a percentage of what it yields; to farm out.

farm shop farm shops n
gårdbutik

farm team farm teams n
farmerhold
(sports, slang) A minor league baseball, ice hockey or other sports team, especially one concerned with player development.

farm worker farm workers n
karl landarbejder
A person who works on, but does not own, a farm; an agricultural labourer / agricultural laborer.

farmboy farmboys n
bondedreng bondesøn karl
A boy or young man who works on a farm, especially one who is growing up there as a child of the farmer.

farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ farmers n
landmand bonde gårdmand
A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm#Noun.

farmhand farmhands n
bondekarl karl landarbejder landbrugsmedhjælper
Synonym of farmworker

farmhouse /ˈfɑːmhaus/ farmhouses n
sruehus
A house that was once a farmer's residence albeit today lived in by residents whose occupation is not farming.

farmstead farmsteads n
stuehus
The main building of a farm.
landejendom landsted
A farm, including its buildings.

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ farriers n
beslagsmed
A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ farrows n
kuld
A litter of piglets.

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ v
fare få grise
To give birth to (a litter of piglets).

farsightedness n
langsynethed
(pathology) The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia.

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ farts n
fjært prut fis
(informal, impolite) An emission of digestive gases from the anus; a flatus. [from 15th c.]

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
prutte fise fjærte
(informal, impolite, intransitive) To emit digestive gases from the anus; to flatulate.

fasces /ˈfæsiːz/ n
fasces liktorbundt
A Roman symbol of judicial authority consisting of a bundle of wooden sticks, with an axe blade embedded in the centre; used also as a symbol of fascism.

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ more fascinating most fascinating adj
betagende fascinerende fængslende
Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

fascine /fæ-/ /fəˈsin/ /fəˈsiːn/ /fɛˈsiːn/ fascines n
faskine
(specifically, military, _, fortification) A similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armoured fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts.

fascism /faˈsis(ə)m/ /faˈsiz(ə)m/ /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ fascisms n
fascisme
Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition. [1922]
(by extension, derogatory) Any system of strong autocracy or oligarchy usually to the extent of bending and breaking the law, race-baiting, and/or violence against largely unarmed populations.

fascist /ˈfa.sɪst/ /ˈfæʃɪst/ fascists n
fascist
A proponent of fascism.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ fashions n
mode
(countable) A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.
(uncountable) Popular trends, especially in clothing; the industry that designs clothing and sometimes other related items.

fashion house fashion houses n
modehus
a company employed in fashion design; a couturier

fashion show fashion shows n
modeopvisning modeshow
An event at which fashionable clothes are modelled for an audience.

fashion-conscious more fashion-conscious most fashion-conscious adj
modebevidst
Interested in the latest fashions, and in wearing fashionable clothes.

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adj
fast
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
hurtig
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]
dyb
Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
farvefast
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
foran
Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adv
fast
In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
dybt
(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].
hurtigt kvikt
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
foran
Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
faste
(transitive) (academic) To cause a person or animal to abstain, especially from eating.

fast food /ˈfæst ˈfuːd/ /ˈfɑːst ˈfuːd/ fast foods n
fastfood forbehandlet mad sammensat fødevare
Food that is served quickly, often standardized and pre-prepared.

fast forward v
spole frem
(transitive) To cause an audio or video tape, digital media stream, etc. to move forward very fast, so that when the device is played, it will start at a later point.
(intransitive) To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.

fast-moving more fast-moving most fast-moving adj
hurtigtgående som bevæger sig hurtigt
Moving rapidly.

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
fastgøre fæstne hæfte sætte fast
(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ fastings n
faste
Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.

fat /fæt/ fatter fattest adj
fed
Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.
tyk fed
Thick; large.

fat /fæt/ fats n
fedt
(uncountable) A specialized animal tissue with high lipid content, used for long-term storage of energy: fat tissue.
(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.

fat /fæt/ v
opfede
(transitive, archaic) To make fat; to fatten.

fat content n
fedtindhold
the amount of fat contained in something, usually a food product.

fat finger /ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ fat fingers n
pølsefinger
(idiomatic, humorous, informal, also, attributively) A supposed cause of typographical errors, especially keyboard errors, caused from erroneous key presses or typing errors on touchscreen devices.

fat-soluble more fat-soluble most fat-soluble adj
fedtopløselig
Soluble in lipids, and in organic solvents.

fate /feɪt/ fates n
skæbne
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
Destiny; often with a connotation of death, ruin, misfortune, etc.
(mythology) (one of the goddesses said to control the destiny of human beings).

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ more fateful most fateful adj
skæbnesvanger
Momentous, significant, setting or sealing one’s fate.

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ fathers n
far fader até
A male parent, especially of a human; a male who parents a child (which he has sired, adopted, fostered, taken as his own, etc.).
fader
A term of respectful address for an elderly man.

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ v
avle
To be a father to; to sire.

father figure father figures n
faderfigur
One who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as equivalent to a father for another person or group of people.

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ father-in-laws fathers-in-law n
svigerfar
One's spouse's father.

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ fatherhoods n
faderskab
The state of being a father.

fatherland fatherlands n
fædreland
The country of one's ancestors.

fatherless adj
faderløs
Without a (living) father.

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ more fatherly most fatherly adj
faderlig
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ fathoms n
favn
(chiefly, nautical, historical, US) A man's armspan, generally reckoned to be six feet (about 1.8 metres). Later used to measure the depth of water, but now generally replaced by the metre outside American usage.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ v
begribe fatte
(archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.
(figurative) Often followed by out: to deeply understand (someone or something); to get to the bottom of.

fathomable /ˈfæðməbəl/ /ˈfæðəməbəl/ more fathomable most fathomable adj
begribelig
able to be fathomed

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ fatigues n
træthed udmatning
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ fatsoes fatsos n
fedtbjerg fedtklump
(colloquial, pejorative) Someone who is overweight.

fattening /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ [ˈfæˀ(ə)nɪŋ] more fattening most fattening adj
fedende
That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.

fattening /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ [ˈfæˀ(ə)nɪŋ] fattenings n
opfedning
The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.

fatty acid fatty acids n
fedtsyre
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a class of aliphatic carboxylic acids, of general formula CnH2n+1COOH, that occur combined with glycerol as animal or vegetable oils and fats. Only those with an even number of carbon atoms are normally found in natural fats.

fatwa /ˈfætwɑ/ /ˈfætwɑː/ /ˈfætɑwɑ/ /ˈfætɑːwɑː/ /ˈfɑt-/ /ˈfət-/ fatawa fatwas n
fatwa
(religion, by extension) A formal decree or ruling, or statement, issued by an authority of a religion other than Islam.

faucet aerator faucet aerators n
perlator luftblander
(plumbing) A device for faucets/taps which mixes air with water to reduce the flowrate.

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] faults n
forkastning
(geology) A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity.

fault tolerance fault tolerances n
fejltolerance
(system theory) Property that enables a system to continue operating properly in event of one failure or several failures of some of its components.

faultless more faultless most faultless adj
fejlfri
Without fault; free from defect or error.

fauna /ˈfɔːnə(ɹ)/ faunae faunas faunæ n
dyreliv fauna
(uncountable) Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time. [from late 18th c.]

faute de mieux /-ˈmjø/ /-ˈmjʊɹ/ /foʊt də ˈmjə(ɹ)/ /fɔːt-/ /fəʊt də ˈmjɜː/ more faute de mieux most faute de mieux adv
i mangel af bedre
For want of something better; for lack of an alternative; as a makeshift.

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ favors n
tjeneste
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
god vilje gunst
Goodwill; benevolent regard.

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ more favourable most favourable adj
fordelagtig positiv
Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
gunstig
Useful or helpful.
Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
lykke-
Auspicious or lucky.

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
yndlings-
Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

fawn /fɑn/ /fɔn/ /fɔːn/ adj
dådyrfarvet lysebrun
Of the fawn colour.

fawn /fɑn/ /fɔn/ /fɔːn/ fawns n
kalv lam
A young deer.
dådyrfarve
A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.

fawn /fɑn/ /fɔn/ /fɔːn/ v
logre
(intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
(intransitive, of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
sleske
(intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

fax /fæks/ faxes faxxes n
fax telefax
A document sent, or received and printed, by a fax machine.

fax /fæks/ v
faxe
To send a document via a fax machine.

faze /feɪz/ /fæɪz/ v
skræmme
(transitive, informal) To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb. [from mid 19th c.]

fealty /ˈfiː.əlti/ /ˈfiːlti/ fealties n
troskab
Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord.
lensed
The oath by which this obligation was assumed.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ fears n
angst frygt
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
frygte være bange for
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.

fear of missing out n
angst for at gå glip
A form of social anxiety characterized by compulsive concern that one might be missing opportunities for social interaction, novel experiences, profitable investments, or other favorable things.

fearful /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪɚfəl/ /ˈfɪɚfʊl/ /ˈfɪɹfəl/ /ˈfɪɹfʊl/ fearfuler fearfulest fearfuller fearfullest more fearful most fearful adj
frygtsom
Tending to fear; timid.

fearless /ˈfɪələs/ /ˈfɪɹləs/ more fearless most fearless adj
frygtløs uforfærdet
Without fear.

fearlessly more fearlessly most fearlessly adv
frygtløst
In a fearless manner; without fear.

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] more feasible most feasible adj
mulig
Able to be done in practice.

feast /fiːst/ feasts n
festmåltid
A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

feast for the eyes feasts for the eyes n
øjenslyst
Visually pleasing sight; something that is easy on the eye.

feat /fiːt/ feats n
præstation dåd
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ feathers n
fjer
A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ v
skodde

feathermoss feathermosses n
trind fyrremos
A species of moss common in boreal forests, Pleurozium schreberi.

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ features n
hovedemne
feature
(media) A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.
ansigtstræk træk
Any of the physical constituents of the face (eyes, nose, etc.).

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ /ˈfɛbɹaɪl/ more febrile most febrile adj
febril febersyg
Feverish, or having a high temperature.
febril
Full of nervous energy.

feceate v
kaste fækalier møge sig
(rare) To discharge feces from the digestive tract.

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
afføring

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ /ˈfɛklɪs/ more feckless most feckless adj
hjælpeløs initiativløs
Lacking purpose.
hjælpeløs uduelig
Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.

fecund /ˈfi.kənd/ /ˈfɛk.ənd/ more fecund most fecund adj
frugtbar
(formal) Highly fertile; able to produce offspring.

fed up more fed up most fed up adj
dødtræt træt
(idiomatic) Frustrated, annoyed, tired, to the limit of one's endurance.

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ adj
føderal
Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations.
Pertaining to the national government level in a federal nation, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.

federal government federal governments n
forbundsregering føderal regering
Any of several forms of government of federations.

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ federations n
føderation
Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

fee /fiː/ fees n
gebyr
An additional monetary payment charged for a service or good, especially one that is minor compared to the underlying cost.

feed /ˈfiːd/ feeds n
foder
(uncountable) Food given to (especially herbivorous) non-human animals.
forsyning
Something supplied continuously.
gilde
(countable) A gathering to eat, especially in large quantities.

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
fodre
(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.
fodre indføre leve af
(transitive) To give to a machine to be processed.

feeding bottle feeding bottles n
sutteflaske flaske
A bottle for feeding milk to babies or to the young of other animals.

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
føle mærke
(intransitive) To search by sense of touch.
(transitive, copulative) To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.
(transitive) To experience an emotion or other mental state about.
(transitive) To think, believe, or have an impression concerning.

feel like v
have lyst til
To have a desire for something, or to do something.

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ feelers n
følehorn føletråd
(anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.
føler prøveballon
(figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ feelings n
følelse
Sensation, particularly through the skin.
Emotion; impression.
Intuition.

feet of clay n
lerfødder
(idiomatic) In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.

feign /feɪn/ v
simulere foregive eftergøre
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.

feigned /ˈfeɪnd/ adj
foregiven forstilt påtaget
Being a pretense, a counterfeit, or something false or fraudulent.

feldspar feldspars n
feldspat
(mineral) Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust.

felicitous /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/ more felicitous most felicitous adj
heldig
Causing happiness or pleasure.

felid felids n
kattedyr
(zoology) Any member of the cat family (Felidae).

fell /fɛl/ v
fælde
(transitive) To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.
(transitive) To strike down, kill, destroy.

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ fellatios n
fellatio
The stimulation of the penis using the mouth.

fellow man fellow men n
medmenneske
A kindred member of humanity.

fellow traveller fellow travellers n
medpassager følgesvend rejsekammerat
One who travels together with another.

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ fellowships n
fællesskab kammeratskab
A company of people that share the same interest or aim.
fællesskab
A feeling of friendship, relatedness or connection between people.

felon /ˈfɛlən/ felons n
forbryder
(criminal law) A person who has committed a felony; specifically, one who has been tried and convicted of such a crime.

felt /fɛlt/ felts n
filt
A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving.
filthat
A hat made of felt.

felt /fɛlt/ v
filte
(transitive) To cover with, or as if with, felt.

felt-tip pen felt-tip pens n
tuschpen
(UK) A pen that holds quick-drying ink conveyed to a writing surface by means of a felt nib.

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ femaler femalest more female most female adj
kvindelig hun- hunlig
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
hun-
(figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ females n
hun kvinde hundyr hunplante
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

female circumcision female circumcisions n
kvindelig omskæring
(often, proscribed) Any operation involving removal of any of various parts of the vulva including and in addition to the hood, such as the clitoris or labia. [from 17th c.]

female ejaculation female ejaculations n
kvindelig ejakulation springvandsorgasme sprøjteorgasme vådorgasme
The forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina during the female orgasm, possibly originating from the Skene's gland (paraurethral gland) and/or urethra.

femicide /ˈfɛ.mɪ.saɪd/ femicides n
femicide
The killing of a woman or girl because of her sex, especially when motivated by misogyny. [from 19th c.]

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ more feminine most feminine adj
kvindelig
Of or pertaining to the female sex; biologically female, not male.
feminin kvinde
Belonging to females; typically used by females.
feminin kvindelig
Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.
hunkøn feminin
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the female grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ feminines n
femininum
(grammar) The feminine gender.

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ femininities n
kvindelighed
The sum of all attributes that are feminine or convey womanhood.

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ feminisms n
feminisme
A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ more feminist most feminist adj
feministisk
relating to or in accordance with feminism.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ feminists n
feminist kvindeforkæmper kvindesagsforkæmper
an advocate of feminism; a person who believes in bringing about the equality of the sexes (of women and men) in all aspects of public and private life

feminological adj
feminologisk
(very, rare) Concerning or by means of feminology.

feminology n
feminologi
(rare) Synonym of women's studies.

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ femme fatales femmes fatales n
femme fatale
An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman.

femto- prefix
femto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−15 (short scale quadrillionth or long scale billiardth). Symbol: f.

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] fences n
hæler
(informal) Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
hegn
(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
fægte
(intransitive, sports) To engage in the sport of fencing.

fencepost fenceposts n
hegnspæl
A post which helps hold up a fence.

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] fencers n
fægter
A participant in the sport of fencing.

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ fencings n
fægtning
The art or sport of duelling with swords, especially with the 17th- to 18th-century European dueling swords and the practice weapons descended from them (sport fencing).

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ fenders n
bagskærm (back panel) forskærm (front panel)
(US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
fender
(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ fennels n
fennikel
A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.
(culinary) The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable.
(culinary) The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ fenugreeks n
bukkehorn
The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).

feral pigeon feral pigeons n
tamdue
A variety of rock pigeon, Columba livia domestica, that has reverted to the wild and adapted itself to living in urban or rural areas.

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ v
gære fermentere
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

fermentation /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mɛnˈteɪʃən/ fermentations n
fermentering gæring
(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

fermented more fermented most fermented adj
gæret
Of food or drink, turned sour due to unwanted fermentation.

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ fermions n
fermion
(particle physics, Standard Model) Any elementary or composite particle that has half-integer spin and thus obeys Fermi–Dirac statistics and the Pauli exclusion principle (equivalently, a particle for which the wavefunction of any system of identical such particles changes sign whenever two are swapped); a baryon, a lepton or a quark;(slightly more loosely) any such particle or any composite particle composed of fermions.

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Fm) with an atomic number of 100.

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɘːn] ferns n
bregne
Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ ferrets n
fritte
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

ferric chloride n
jernklorid
an inorganic compound with the formula FeCl3.

ferroalloy ferroalloys n
jernlegering
Any alloy of iron and another metal, especially one of silicon, manganese, chromium, vanadium, tungsten, titanium and molybdenum; used in the production of specialist steels as they have a lower melting point than the pure metal.

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ more ferrous most ferrous adj
jern-
Of or containing iron.
(chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 2.
Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron: ferrous metals.

ferruginous duck ferruginous ducks n
hvidøjet and
Aythya nyroca, a medium-sized diving duck from Eurasia

ferry /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ ferries n
færge
A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.
The legal right or franchise that entitles a corporate body or an individual to operate such a service.

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɜːtəl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ more fertile most fertile adj
frugtbar
Of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.
(figuratively) Of one's imagination, etc.: active, productive, prolific.

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ fertilities n
frugtbarhed
(uncountable) The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.
fertilitet fertilitetskvotient fødselshyppighed
(countable) The birthrate of a population; the number of live births per 1000 people per year.

fertilize /ˈfɜː(ɹ)tɪlaɪz/ v
gøde gødske
To make (the soil) more fertile by adding nutrients to it.

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ fertilizers n
gødning
A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
kunstgødning gødning
(chemistry) A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ more fervent most fervent adj
brændende

fest /fɛst/ fests n
fest
(in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.

festival /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ festivals n
festival
An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.

festive /ˈfɛstɪv/ more festive most festive adj
festlig
Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ festoons n
guirlande
An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
feston
(architectural element) A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.
lyskæde
A raised cable with light globes attached.

festschrift /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ festschriften festschrifts n
festskrift
A collection of articles, essays, etc., published together as a memorial or tribute to an academic or some other respected person. [from late 19th c.]

feta /ˈfɛtə/ fetas n
feta
A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

fetch /fɑt͡ʃ/ /fɛt͡ʃ/ v
hente
(intransitive) To bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ fetishes n
fetish fetich
Sexual attraction to or arousal at something abnormally sexual or nonsexual, such as an object or a nonsexual part of the body. [from the early 19th c.]

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ fetters n
fodlænke lænke
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ feti fetii fetus fetuses n
foster
An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

feudal /ˈfjudəl/ /ˈfjuːdl̩/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] [ˈfjuː.dɫ̩] adj
feudal lens-
Of, or relating to feudalism.

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] feudalisms n
feudalisme lenssystem
A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ fevers n
feber
(symptom) A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
(usually, in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.
A state of excitement or anxiety.

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ more feverish most feverish adj
febril feber- feberhed febersyg
Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.
febrilsk
Filled with excess energy.

few /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] fewer fewest least less determiner
få
(preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of.

fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ determiner
færre
a smaller number.

ff. phraseologicalUnit
ff.
and the following (pages, paragraphs etc.)

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancés n
forlovede forlovet
A man who is engaged to be married; the man to whom one is engaged.

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancées n
forlovet kæreste
A woman who is engaged to be married; the woman to whom one is engaged.

fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ fiascoes fiascos n
fiasko
A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong.

fib /fɪb/ fibs n
hvid løgn løgn nødløgn usandhed
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ fibres n
fiber
(countable) A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.

fibre optic adj
fiberoptisk lysleder-
Of, or relating to fibre optics, or to optical fibre.

fibre optics n
fiberoptik lysledere lyslederoptik
(British spelling) The transmission of light through fine flexible glass or plastic fibres, especially as a medium for communications networks.

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ fibreglasses n
fiberglass glasfiber
(ellipsis) A composite material made from fine fibres of spun glass held together with resin.

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ fickler ficklest more fickle most fickle adj
lunefuld vankelmodig vægelsindet
Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ fictions n
fiktion skønlitteratur fantasi opspind
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

fictional /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ more fictional most fictional adj
fiktiv opdigtet
Invented, as opposed to real.

fictionalise v
fiktionalisere
create a fictional version

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fiktiv
Invented; contrived.

fictive /ˈfɪktɪv/ more fictive most fictive adj
fiktiv
Resulting from imaginative creation: fanciful or invented.

fiddler /ˈfɪdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ fiddlers n
spillemand
One who plays the fiddle.

fief /fiːf/ fiefs n
len
(figurative) A territory, a domain, an area over which one exercises lordly control, particularly with regard to corporate or governmental bureaucracies.

field /fild/ /fiːld/ fields n
felt mark
A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
(physics) A physical phenomenon (such as force, potential or fluid velocity) that pervades a region; a mathematical model of such a phenomenon that associates each point and time with a scalar, vector or tensor quantity.
mark ager
A wide, open space that is used to grow crops or to hold farm animals, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge or other barrier.
felt
(geology) A region containing a particular mineral.
(heraldry) The background of the shield.
bane spilleplads
A place where competitive matches are carried out with figures, or playing area in a board game or a computer game.
felt område
A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
legeme
(algebra) A commutative ring satisfying the field axioms.

field horsetail field horsetails n
ager-padderok
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum (horsetails); Equisetum arvense.

field kitchen field kitchens n
feltkøkken
A mobile kitchen used to provision personnel on or near the site of a military operation.

field maple field maples n
navr
A maple tree of the species Acer campestre.

field marshal field marshals n
feltmarskal
(military ranks) In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now essentially disused.

field of view fields of view n
synsfelt
(optics) The angular extent of what can be seen, either with the eye or with an optical instrument or camera.

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ fields of vision n
synsfelt
The area that a person, an animal, etc., can see with its eyes (or each eye individually) without turning the head.

field ration field rations n
feltration
(military) A prepackaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, carried by military troops on the battlefield.

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛɹ/ /ˈfiːldfɛː/ fieldfares n
sjagger
A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.

fieldwork /ˈfildwɝk/ /ˈfiːldwɜːk/ fieldworks n
feltarbejde
(in scientific research) The collection of raw data in the field, field research, field study, field studies.

fiend /fiːnd/ /fɛnd/ fiends n
djævel dæmon
A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
djævel
A very evil person.
entusiast
(informal) An addict or fanatic.

fiendishly /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ more fiendishly most fiendishly adv
djævelsk
In a fiendish manner; evilly, wickedly.

fierce /fɜː(ɹ)s/ /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ fiercer fiercest more fierce most fierce adj
vild voldsom
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
ihærdig tapper
Resolute or strenuously active.
frygtindgydende vild
Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ /ˈfaɪɹi/ fierier fieriest more fiery most fiery adj
ild-
Of or relating to fire.
brændende
Burning or glowing.
hed
Hot or inflamed.
flammende fyrig heftig ilter
Tempestuous or emotionally volatile; sulfurous.
brændende lidenskabelig
Spirited or filled with emotion.

fife /ˈfaɪf/ fifes n
marchfløjte
A small shrill pipe, resembling the piccolo flute, used chiefly to accompany the drum in military music

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
femten
The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16).

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
femtende
The ordinal form of the number fifteen.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
femte
The ordinal form of the number five.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ fifths n
femte
(ellipsis, or, nominalization) The person or thing in the fifth position.

fifth columnist fifth columnists n
femtekolonnemand
someone who belongs to a group that secretly undermines another organization

fifth gear fifth gears n
femte gear
The fifth of the gears of a transmission; in many motor vehicles built in the 1970s or later, it is the top gear, being the overdrive gear, although in the 21st century some vehicles have transmissions with yet more gears (e.g., 6, 7, 8), among both manual transmissions and automatic transmissions.

fifth wheel /-ˈwil/ /-ˈwiːl/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍil/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍiːl/ fifth wheels n
sættevognskobling
(road transport) A type of trailer hitch, which consists of a horseshoe-shaped plate on a multidirectional pivot, with a locking pin to couple with the kingpin of a truck trailer.
femte hjul
(idiomatic, informal) Anything superfluous or unnecessary.

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
halvtredserne
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
halvtredsindstyvende
The ordinal form of the number fifty.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ fiftieths n
den halvtredsindstyvende nr. halvtreds
The person or thing in the fiftieth position.
halvtredsindstyvendedel
One of fifty equal parts of a whole.

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ fifties n
halvtredser
(countable) A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50.

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
halvtreds halvtredsindstyve
The cardinal number occurring after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

fifty-eight numeral
otteoghalvtreds
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-seven and preceding fifty-nine.

fifty-four numeral
fireoghalvtreds
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-three and preceding fifty-five.

fifty-six numeral
seksoghalvtreds
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-five and preceding fifty-seven.

fig /fɪɡ/ figs n
figen
The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds. [from 12th c.]
figentræ
A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics. [from 14th c.]

fig leaf fig leaves n
figenblad
A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness).
(figuratively) Anything used to conceal something undesirable or that one does not want to be discovered.

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] fights n
kamp
An occasion of fighting.
(sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
A conflict, possibly nonphysical, with opposing ideas or forces; strife.
kamp slag
(archaic) A battle between opposing armies.
ballade slagsmål
A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
slås kæmpe udkæmpe
(intransitive) To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
udkæmpe
(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
bekæmpe
(transitive) To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

fight fire with fire v
bekæmpe ild med ild
(idiomatic) To respond to an attack with a similar or identical counter-attack (e.g. to respond to gunfire with reciprocal gunfire).

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ [ˈfaɪ̯ɾɚ] fighters n
kriger jager
A person who fights; a combatant.
kriger stridsmand
A warrior; a fighting soldier.
jagerfly kampfly
A class of fixed-wing aircraft whose primary purpose is to shoot down other aircraft, sometimes accompanied by a secondary purpose of attacking ground targets.

fighter pilot fighter pilots n
jagerpilot kamppilot
A pilot trained in using and assigned to pilot a fighter plane.

fighter plane fighter planes n
jagerfly
(aircraft, military) A military aircraft primarily designed to attack enemy aircraft. Frequently shortened to fighter.

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ more figurative most figurative adj
billedlig overført
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
billedlig overført symbolsk såkaldt
Metaphorically so called.
figurativ
(art) Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ figures n
figur
A drawing or diagram conveying information.
The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
A shape.
skikkelse
A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
ciffer tal
A numeral.

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ v
slutte
To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon.
beregne
(obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.

figure of eight figures of eight n
ottetal
The shape or form of an 8 (eight).

figure of speech figures of speech n
talemåde

figure out v
finde ud af
(informal) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ figureheads n
galionsfigur
(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
kransekagefigur
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ filaments n
tråd fiber
A fine thread or wire.
glødetråd
Such a wire, as can be heated until it glows, in an incandescent light bulb or a thermionic valve.
støvtråd
(botany) The stalk of a flower stamen, supporting the anther.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] files n
arkivalie fil
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
kø
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
fil
A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.
linje
(chess) One of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).
fil
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
filer fil
(computing) The primary item on the menu bar, containing commands such as open, save, print, etc.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
arkivere
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
defilere
(intransitive) To move in a file.
file
(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
lagre
(transitive) To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
fremme
(intransitive, with for, chiefly, _, legal) To submit a formal request to some office.

file extension file extensions n
filendelse filtype
A short series of text characters at the end of a computer filename, used to indicate the type of contents and the software that will be required to operate or open it.

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ /ˈfɪl.jəl/ more filial most filial adj
datterlig sønlig
(not comparable) Pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter.

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ filibusters n
fribytter
A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
filibuster
(US politics) A tactic (such as giving long, often irrelevant speeches) employed to delay the proceedings of, or the making of a decision by, a legislative body, particularly the United States Senate.

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ filigrees n
filigran
(chiefly, jewellery) A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.
(by extension) Anything resembling such intricate ornamentation.

filing cabinet filing cabinets n
arkivskab
A piece of office furniture composed of drawers or shelves sized to standard file folder widths, traditionally used for storing documents in order.

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] v
fylde
To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.
To occupy fully, to take up all of.

fill in v
fortælle
(transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.

filler cap filler caps n
benzindæksel tankdæksel
The cap that closes the opening of a tank, e.g. the fuel tank of a car, through which the tank can be filled.

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] more filling most filling adj
mættende
Of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach.

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] fillings n
fyldning
Anything that is used to fill something.
fyld
The contents of a pie, etc.
plombe fyldning
(dentistry) Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] films n
film
A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
(photography) A medium used to capture images in a camera.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
filme
(ambitransitive) To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

film crew film crews n
filmhold
(film) The group of people, excluding the cast and producers, who are hired by a film company to make a film.

film director film directors n
filminstruktør
A person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession.

film speed film speeds n
filmhastighed
(photography) A measure of a film's sensitivity to light; faster films needing shorter exposures

filmmaker filmmakers n
filmmager
A producer or director of films/movies.

filmmaking filmmakings n
filmproduktion
The activity of preparing edited video works, formerly principally films, whether for entertainment or other purposes.

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ filters n
filter
A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.
Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.
Any item, mechanism, device, or procedure that acts to separate or isolate.
(mathematics, order theory) A non-empty upper set (of a partially ordered set) which is closed under binary infima (a.k.a. meets).

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ filthier filthiest adj
beskidt snavset
Covered with filth; very dirty.
sjofel svinsk
Obscene or offensive.

fin /fɪn/ fins n
finne
(ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
halefinne
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.

fin whale fin whales n
finhval rørhval
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera physalus).

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] more final most final adj
endelig endegyldig
Last; ultimate.

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] finals n
finale eksamen slutrunde
(US, Canada) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

final clause final clauses n
formålssætning
(linguistics) A dependent adverbial clause expressing purpose.

final whistle /-ʍɪs(ə)l/ /-ʍɪsl̩/ /ˌfaɪn(ə)l wɪs(ə)l/ /ˌfaɪnl̩ wɪsl̩/ final whistles n
slutfløjt
(sports) The blow of the whistle by the referee or other adjudicator signifying the end of a match.

finale /fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ finales n
finale
The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
endelig til sidst til slut
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
til sidst endelig til slut
At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
endelig omsider
(manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

finals /ˈfaɪnəlz/ n
finale
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, sports) A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ finances n
finanser
The science of management of money and other assets.

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
finansiere
(transitive) To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
finansiel
Related to finances.

financial crisis financial crises n
finanskrise
An episode of sharp instability in the global or a local financial system in which financial assets lose a significant proportion of their value, often caused by the bursting of an economic bubble.

financial independence financial independences n
økonomisk uafhængighed
(finance) Status of having enough income or wealth sufficient to pay one's living expenses for the rest of one's life without having to be employed or dependent on others.

financial market financial markets n
finansmarked
A market where financial securities (such as stocks and bonds) and commodities are bought and sold.

financier /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ /f(a)ɪˈnæn.sɪ.ə/ financiers n
financier finanskvinde finansmand
A person who, as a profession, profits from large financial transactions.

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ finches n
finke
Any bird of other families of similar appearance to members of family Fringillidae.

find /faɪnd/ /fəɪn/ finds n
fund
Anything that is found (usually valuable), as objects on an archeological site or a person with talent.

find /faɪnd/ /fəɪn/ v
finde træffe
(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
finde udpege
(transitive) To point out.
finde
(ditransitive) To decide that, to discover that, to form the opinion that.
dømme
(intransitive, law) To determine or judge.

find oneself /ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf/ v
befinde sig selv finde sig selv
(idiomatic) To learn, or attempt to learn, what kind of person one is and what one wants in life.
opdage man er
(idiomatic) To unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something.
have det
(idiomatic) To be in a particular state of mind.
finde sig
(literally) To find (something) for oneself.
(literally) To discover oneself to be in a particular place.

find out v
finde ud af undersøge
To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ finer finest adj
fin
(of weather) Sunny and not raining.
Consisting of especially minute particulates; made up of particularly small pieces.

fine /faɪn/ fines n
bøde
A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.

fine feathers make fine birds proverb
klæder skaber folk
(idiom) Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.

fine print n
det med småt
(idiomatic) The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.

finesse /fə-/ /fɨ-/ /fɪˈnɛs/ v
knibe
(intransitive, card games) To attempt to win a trick by finessing. [from mid 18th c.]
(transitive, card games) To play (a card) as a finesse. [from mid 18th c.]

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ fingers n
finger
(anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
tå
(cuisine) Finger-shaped pieces of food.

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ v
pege udpege
(transitive) To identify or point out; to blame for something.
famle fingerere
(transitive) To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.
give finger
(transitive, sex) To use the fingers to penetrate or sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vulva, vagina, or anus.
famle fingerere fingersætning
(transitive, music) To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.

finger food /ˈfɪŋɡə(ɹ) ˌfuːd/ finger foods n
fingermad
Food that can be eaten with one's hands, as opposed to requiring utensils; often appetizers and snacks.

finger millet finger millets n
fingerhirse
A plant, Eleusine coracana, grown as a cereal in parts of Africa and Asia.

fingerboard fingerboards n
gribebræt
(music, lutherie) A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ fingernails n
fingernegl negl
The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ fingerprints n
fingeraftryk
The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.
The patterns left on surfaces where uncovered fingertips have touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.
digitalt fingeraftryk
(cryptography) A unique identification for a public key in asymmetric cryptography.

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ fingertips n
fingerspids
The tip of the human finger.

finial /ˈfaɪ-/ /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ finials n
korsblomst
(architectural element) Especially in Gothic architecture: an ornament, often in the form of a bunch or knot of foliage, on the peak of the gable of a roof, a pediment, a pinnacle, etc.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ finishes n
slutning
An end; the end of anything.
finish
A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
afslutte slutte fuldføre færdiggøre gøre færdig
(transitive) To put an end to; to destroy.

finish line finish lines n
mål mållinje målstreg
(sports) A line marking the end of a race.

finish off v
færdiggøre gøre færdig
(transitive) To finish completely.
gøre det af
(transitive) To kill, to cause to die.

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ more finished most finished adj
færdig
(comparable) Processed or perfected.

finishing move finishing moves n
dødsstød nådesstød
(video games) In media such as one-on-one fighting video games and professional wrestling, a dedicated special attack used to knock out an enemy on the brink of defeat in a flashy and spectacular manner.

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ more finite most finite adj
endelig
Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ firs n
ædelgran
(chiefly, countable) A conifer of the genus Abies.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ/ /ˈfaɪɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] adj
fantastisk
(slang) Amazing; excellent.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ/ /ˈfaɪɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] fires n
ild aftrækker bål skydeknap
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
brand ild
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
ild bål glød
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
ildsted ovn
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
ild beskydning
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
aftrækker skydeknap
(countable) A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such.
glød
Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
entusiasme livlighed
Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
glimt
Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ/ /ˈfaɪɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
fyre afskedige fritstille
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
affyre skyde fyre opvarme
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
udløse
(ambitransitive, computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
gløde
(intransitive, dated) To be irritated or inflamed with passion.
antænde
(intransitive, dated) To catch fire; to be kindled.

fire alarm fire alarms n
brandalarm
An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.
brandudrykning udrykning
(firefighting) An emergency response to a fire by the fire department with manpower and equipment.

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
ilden fri
(military) Fire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ fire brigades n
brandvæsen
(firefighting, UK, Irish) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires.

fire department fire departments n
brandvæsen
(firefighting, US) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires. May provide other emergency services as well.

fire door fire doors n
branddør
A fireproof door designed to stop fires spreading through buildings.

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ fire engines n
brandbil
(firefighting, vehicle) A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.

fire escape fire escapes n
brandstige brandtrappe
Any of the series of emergency doors, ladders, or stairs used to evacuate a building if a fire breaks out.
nødudgang
The entire escape route viewed as a whole.

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ fire extinguishers n
ildslukker
A device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents.

fire hydrant fire hydrants n
brandhane
(firefighting) A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main supply, consisting of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly.

fire point fire points n
antændelsestemperatur
The lowest temperature at which the vapour of a fuel will continue to burn for at least five seconds after ignition by an open flame of standard dimension.

fire station fire stations n
brandstation
The building where firefighters and fire trucks/fire engines are housed when not answering an alarm.

fire-resistant adj
brandsikker

firearm /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ firearms n
skydevåben ildvåben
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

fireball /-ɑl/ /ˈfaɪəbɔːl/ /ˈfaɪəɹˌbɔl/ fireballs n
ildkugle kuglelyn
(baseball) Synonym of fastball (“a high-speed pitch of a baseball”).

firebird firebirds n
ildfugl
(Slavic mythology) A magical and prophetic glowing or burning bird from a faraway land, which is both a blessing and a harbinger of doom to its captor

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ firebrands n
fakkel
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

firebreak firebreaks n
brandbælte
An area cleared of all flammable material to prevent a fire from spreading across it.

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ firefighters n
brandmand
(firefighting) A person who has been trained to put out fires.

firefly fireflies n
ildflue
(Northern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

firehead tetra firehead tetras n
blehers rødnæse
A freshwater ray-finned fish, Hemigrammus bleheri, native to South America.

firelighter firelighters n
optændingsblok
A small block of a flammable substance, typically a combination of sawdust and wax, used to light fires.

fireman /-ˌmæn/ /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ firemen n
brandmand
(firefighting) Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire.
fyrbøder
(rail transport, nautical) A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship.

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ fireplaces n
pejs ildsted kamin arne
An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

fireplace match fireplace matches n
kamintændstik
A fire-starting match with a long shaft used for lighting a fire, where holding a short-shaft match close to the ignitable fuel might pose a risk.

fireproof more fireproof most fireproof adj
brandsikker

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ firewalls n
brandmur
(architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.

firewater firewaters n
ildvand
(informal) High-proof alcohol, especially whiskey (especially in the context of its sale to or consumption by Native Americans).

fireweed fireweeds n
gederams
A perennial herbaceous plant (Epilobium angustifolium or Chamaenerion angustifolium) in the willowherb family Onagraceae.

firewood /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] firewoods n
ved brænde brændsel
Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ fireworks n
fyrværkeri
A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fyrværkeri
(plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off.

firing pin firing pins n
slagstift
(firearms) the part of the firing mechanism which strikes the cartridge's primer to ignite the gunpowder.

firing squad firing squads n
eksekutionspeleton
A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] firms n
firma

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ firmaments n
firmament
(usually, uncountable, literary, poetic, also, figuratively) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

firmly /fɜːmli/ /fɝmli/ firmlier firmliest more firmly most firmly adv
bestemt
(manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.
sikkert
(manner) Securely.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʊːɹs/ /fʌrst/ adj
første først
Of or belonging to a first family.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʊːɹs/ /fʌrst/ adv
først
Before anything else; firstly.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʊːɹs/ /fʌrst/ firsts n
den forreste den første første
(uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.

first aid n
førstehjælp
(medicine) Basic medical care given to an injury victim, usually where the injury is slight or where better care is not available.

first aid kit first aid kits n
forbindingskasse forbindskasse medicinkasse
A collection of first aid supplies for treatment of minor injuries or stabilization of major injuries.

first among equals firsts among equals n
først blandt ligemænd primus inter pares
(idiomatic) A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.

first and foremost adv
først og fremmest
(set phrase) Primarily; most importantly.

first class adj
førsteklasses
Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification.
på første klasse
Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship, hotel, etc.

first come, first served phraseologicalUnit
den, der kommer først til mølle, får først malet
(idiomatic) One will be dealt with in the order in which one arrives.

first cousin once removed first cousins once removed n
grandfætter grandkusine
A first cousin's child.
A parent's first cousin.

first day cover first day covers n
førstedagskuvert
(philately) A letter or card with new stamp, posted on the day that the stamp was first issued.

first floor first floors n
første etage
(North America, Philippines) The floor of a building at the level of the street or surrounding ground; the ground floor

first language first languages n
modersmål
The first language one is taught to speak; one's native language.

first minister first ministers n
førsteminister
The principal minister of a ruler or state. [from 17th c.]

first past the post n
flertalsvalg i enkeltmandskredse simpelt flertal
A voting system where the candidate with the most votes (a plurality) wins, without any form of preference transfer.

first person first persons n
første person
A form of narrative writing using verbs in the first person in order to give the impression that the action is happening to the narrator.

first world problem first world problems n
førsteverdensproblem
A complaint or frustration experienced only by privileged individuals in wealthy countries.

first-aid box first-aid boxes n
forbindingskasse forbindskasse medicinkasse
A box containing first aid and medical supplies.

first-degree murder first-degree murders n
mord
(legal, chiefly, US, Canada) The criminal offence of murder in a form considered by law to be the most serious; the precise distinction may vary by jurisdiction but typically involves premeditation, or the choice of victim or other circumstances being regarded as especially blameworthy.

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
for det første
(formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ more fiscal most fiscal adj
fiskal skatte- skattemæssig
Related to the treasury of a country, company, region or city, particularly to government spending and revenue.
financiel finans-
(proscribed) Pertaining to finance and money in general; financial.

fiscal year fiscal years n
regnskabsår skatteår
(accounting) An accounting period of one year, not necessarily coinciding with the calendar year.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ fish fishes n
fisk
(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
(uncountable) The flesh of the fish used as food.
(uncountable) A card game in which the object is to obtain cards in pairs or sets of four (depending on the variation), by asking the other players for cards of a particular rank.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
fiske
(intransitive, followed by "for" or "around for") To talk to people in an attempt to get them to say something, or seek to obtain something by artifice.

fish food n
fiskefoder
Food for fish that are kept in aquaria; sprinkled on the surface of the water, usually in the form of dry flakes.

fish in troubled waters v
fiske i rørte vande
(idiomatic) To try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

fish ladder fish ladders n
fisketrappe
A structure built on or around dams or locks to facilitate the migration of fish.

fish oil fish oils n
fiskeolie
Oil derived from the tissues of oily fish; especially, a dietary supplement made therefrom, manufactured and sold in liquid, capsule and tablet forms.

fish sauce fish sauces n
fiskesovs
A condiment made from fermented fish.

fish tank fish tanks n
akvarium
A container, usually made out of glass or acrylic, specifically designed for holding water and marine life.

fish trap fish traps n
ruse
A contraption made of wires, rods, fishing-net or other suitable materials with the purpose of catching fish alive.

fishbait /ˈfɪʃˌbeɪt/ fishbaits n
madding
bait for fishing

fishball fishballs n
fiskebolle
A food item made from pulverized fish shaped into a ball, popular in Chinese and Scandinavian cuisine and elsewhere around the world.

fishbone fishbones n
fiskeben
A bone from a fish.

fishcake fishcakes n
fiskefrikadelle
A mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato and seasoning made into a patty and shallow fried.

fisherman /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ fishermen n
fisker fiskerinde
A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:
A person whose profession is catching fish.

fisherman's knot fisherman's knots n
fiskerknob
A type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.

fishery /ˈfɪʃəɹi/ fisheries n
fiskeri
(uncountable) Fishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or other seafood.

fisheye lens fisheye lenses n
fisheye-objektiv fiskeøjeobjektiv
(photography) A wide-angle lens having an extremely wide field of view (approaching or exceeding 180 degrees) and producing images that are circular or distorted by curvature at the edges.

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ fishhooks n
fiskekrog krog
A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing.

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ fishings n
fiskeri lystfiskeri
(uncountable, informal) The act of catching other forms of seafood, separately or together with fish.
fiskeri
(uncountable) Commercial fishing: the business or industry of catching fish and other seafood for sale.

fishing boat fishing boats n
fiskefartøj fiskekutter fiskerbåd
A boat used for fishing.

fishing cat fishing cats n
fiskekat
A medium-sized cat whose habitat range extends through Indochina, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and Java; (Prionailurus viverrinus).

fishing net fishing nets n
fiskenet
A net used for fishing.

fishing rod fishing rods n
fiskestang
A rod, often made in sections, which carries a line used for angling and is used to support both the line and the reel and to cast the line.

fishmeal fishmeals n
fiskemel
Ground dried fish, used mainly for livestock feed.

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ fishmongers n
fiskehandler fiskemand
(British) A person who sells fish.

fishmonger's n
fiskeforretning fiskehandel fiskehandler
(UK) A shop that sells wet fish and seafood.

fishwife fishwives n
fiskerkone
(archaic) A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishier fishiest adj
fiskeagtig
Of, from, or similar to fish.
lusket
(figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishies n
småfisk
(childish) .

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ fissions n
fission deling
The process whereby one item splits to become two.
celledeling
(biology) The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells.

fission bomb fission bombs n
fissionsbombe
An atomic bomb that uses nuclear fission as a source of energy

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ /ˈfɪʒ.ɚ/ fissures n
sprække revne
A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.

fist /fɪst/ fists n
knytnæve næve
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

fistball n
nævebold
A European sport in which players attempt to hit a ball over a net with fists or arms.

fistful /ˈfɪstfʊl/ fistfuls fistsful n
håndfuld
The amount that can be held in a closed fist.

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ fistulae fistulas fistulæ n
fistel
(medicine) An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.

fit /fɪt/ fitter fittest adj
passende
Suitable; proper.
i form
In good shape; physically well.

fit /fɪt/ fits n
pasform
The degree to which something fits.
slagtilfælde
A seizure or convulsion.

fit /fɪt/ v
passe sammen
(transitive) To conform to in size and shape.
(transitive, with to) To make conform in size and shape.
passe til
(intransitive) To be of the right size and shape
tilpasse
(transitive) To tailor; to change to the appropriate size.

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
frisk som en fisk frisk som en havørn
(simile, colloquial) Perfectly fit; in excellent condition or health.

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ fitnesses n
egnethed
The cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique.

five /faɪv/ [fäːv] fives n
femtal fem
The digit/figure 5.
femmer
A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.

five /faɪv/ [fäːv] numeral
fem
A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
fem hundrede
The cardinal number occurring after four hundred ninety-nine and before five hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 500. Ordinal: five-hundredth.

five-hundredth adj
fem hundrede
The ordinal form of the number five hundred.

five-hundredth five-hundredths n
fem hundrededel
One of five hundred equal parts of a whole.

fivefold adj
femdobbelt

fix /ˈfɪks/ fixes n
fix
A prearrangement of the outcome of a supposedly competitive process, such as a sporting event, a game, an election, a trial, or a bid.

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
reparere berede fikse
(intransitive) To become firm, so as to resist volatilization; to cease to flow or be fluid; to congeal; to become hard and malleable, as a metallic substance.

fixer-upper fixer-uppers n
håndværkertilbud
(US, informal) A house, property, car, or other object that needs to be fixed up or repaired, often purchased as an investment.

fizgig /ˈfɪzɡɪɡ/ /ˈfɪzˌɡɪɡ/ fizgigs n
lyster
(fishing) A spear with a barb on the end of it, used for catching fish, frogs, or other small animals; a type of harpoon.

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ fizzles n
brusen
A spluttering or hissing sound.

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
bruse
To sputter or hiss.
bruse ebbe ud
(figuratively, informal) To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.

fjeld /fjɛld/ fjelds n
fjeld
(geography) A rocky, barren plateau, especially in Scandinavia.

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ fjords n
fjord
A long, narrow, deep inlet between cliffs.

fjord horse fjord horses n
fjordhest nordbagge
a relatively small but very strong horse breed from the mountainous regions of western Norway.

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ flabbier flabbiest adj
slap slatten
Yielding to the touch, and easily moved or shaken; hanging loose by its own weight; lacking firmness; flaccid.

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ [fɫæɡ] flags n
sværdlilje
Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises; specifically, Iris pseudacorus.
flise
A slab of stone; a flagstone, a flat piece of stone used for paving.
admiralsflag kommandostander
(nautical) A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral; the admiral himself, or his flagship.
signalflag
(nautical, often used attributively) A signal flag.
flagning
The use of a flag, especially to indicate the start of a race or other event.
flag
(computer science) A variable or memory location that stores a true-or-false, yes-or-no value, typically either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred or requesting that a certain optional action take place.
flag fane banner standart
(internet slang, ACG) A plot or words of a character in an animation, etc., that would usually lead to a specific outcome or event, not logically or causally, but as a pattern of the animation, etc.

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ [fɫæɡ] v
svækkes
(intransitive) To weaken, become feeble.
belægge flise
(transitive) To pave with flagstones.
signalere
To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
standse vinke ad
(often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
flage
(computing) To signal (an event).

flag of convenience flags of convenience n
bekvemmelighedsflag
(figuratively) Registration of a ship in a country chosen for its low taxes, permissive regulations, and so on.
(literally) The flag flown by a ship so registered (which flag then corresponds to the country of registration).

flag-bearer flag-bearers n
flagbærer
One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ flagpoles n
flagstang
A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ flagships n
flagskib
(nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.
(by extension, often, attributive) The most important one out of a related group.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ flails n
plejl
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
stridsplejl kampplejl
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.

flak /flæk/ flaks n
antiluftskyts
Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells. [from 1938]
antiluftskytsgranat
Anti-aircraft shell fire. [from 1940]

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪ.ənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ more flamboyant most flamboyant adj
flamboyant
Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, style, etc.; ostentatious.
(architecture) Referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries.

flambé v
flambere
To cook with a showy technique where an alcoholic beverage, such as brandy, is added to hot food and then the fumes are ignited.

flame /fleɪm/ flames n
flamme lue
The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
flamme
A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.

flame /fleɪm/ v
flamme
To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
blusse
(Internet, ambitransitive) To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ flamencos n
flamenco
(uncountable) A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ flamethrowers n
flammekaster
A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ flamingoes flamingos n
flamingo
A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae.

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ more flammable most flammable adj
brændbar
Capable of burning.
letantændelig brandfarlig
Easily set on fire.

flange /flænd͡ʒ/ flanges n
flange
An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

flank /flæŋk/ flanks n
flanke
(anatomy) The lateral flesh between the last rib and the hip.
(cooking) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
(military) The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.
The side of something, in general senses.

flank /flæŋk/ v
flankere
(intransitive) To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).

flannel /ˈflænəl/ flannels n
flannel flonel
(uncountable) A soft cloth material originally woven from wool, today often combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ flares n
udfladning
(aviation) The transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.

flash /flæʃ/ more flash most flash adj
flot
(British,, _, Australian, _, and, _, New Zealand) Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.

flash /flæʃ/ flashes n
glimt lyn
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
blitz
(telecommunications) Short for hook flash.

flash /flæʃ/ v
lyse skinne
(transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
blinke
(intransitive) To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
glimte
(intransitive) To be visible briefly.
blive vist i glimt
(transitive) To make visible briefly.
blotte
(transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.

flash drive flash drives n
USB-nøgle USB-stik usb-nøgle usb-stik
(computer hardware) A small electronic device used to store digital data, more portable and robust than a hard drive.

flashback /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ flashbacks n
flashback tilbageblik
(authorship) A dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative.
flashback
(psychology) A vivid mental image of a past trauma or other sensation that the trauma is happening in the present, especially one that recurs.
A similar recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug.

flasher flashers n
blinklys
Anything that flashes, especially a device that switches a light on and off.
blotter
(slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ flashlights n
lommelygte stavlygte
(Canada, US) A battery-powered hand-held light source.

flask /flask/ /ˈflæsk/ /ˈflɑːsk/ flasks n
flaske lommelærke feltflaske termokande
A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.
kolbe
(sciences) Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.
krudthorn
A bed in a gun carriage.

flat /flæt/ flatter flattest adj
flad
Having no variations in height.
(of a tire or other inflated object) Deflated, especially because of a puncture.
(of a carbonated drink) With all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.
død flad
(of a battery) Unable to emit power; dead.

flat /flæt/ more flat most flat adv
jævnt
(with units of time, distance, etc) Used to emphasize the smallness of the measurement.
helt
Completely.

flat /flæt/ flats n
flade
(in the plural) A type of ladies' shoe with a very low heel.

flat as a pancake more flat as a pancake most flat as a pancake adj
flad som en pandekage
(simile) Particularly or extremely flat.

flat-bottomed more flat-bottomed most flat-bottomed adj
fladbundet
Having a flat bottom.

flat-chested flatter-chested flattest-chested more flat-chested most flat-chested adj
fladbrystet
(of a, girl or woman) Having a flat chest; having small breasts.

flat-headed more flat-headed most flat-headed adj
fladhovedet
Having a flat head.

flatcar flatcars n
fladvogn
(rail, US) A railroad freight car without sides and roof.

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ flatfish flatfishes n
fladfisk
A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ flatmates n
bofælle
A person with whom one shares a flat.

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
jævne
(transitive) To make something flat or flatter.

flatten the curve v
flade kurven ud
(epidemiology, colloquial) To reduce the rate at which an infection spreads during an epidemic, decreasing the number of active cases at any given time by increasing the period of time over which numbers of similar cases occur.

flatterer flatterers n
smigrer
One who flatters.

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ more flattering most flattering adj
flatterende
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ flatteries n
smiger
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

flatulence /ˈflæt(j)ʊləns/ /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ /ˈflæt͡ʃʊləns/ flatulences n
fis fjært vind
The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ flavors n
smag
The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

flavorless /ˈfleɪvələs/ /ˈfleɪvɚləs/ more flavorless most flavorless adj
smagløs
Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.

flaw /flɑ/ /flɔ/ /flɔː/ flaws n
fejl defekt skønshedsfejl
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
defekt fejl
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ flaxes n
hør
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
hørfarvet
Made of or resembling flax fibers.
(of hair) A pale yellow brown as of dried flax; blonde.

flaxseed oil flaxseed oils n
hørfrøolie
The oil of flaxseed, used as a food source of omega-3 fatty acid.

flea /fliː/ fleas fleen n
loppe
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.

flea beetle flea beetles n
jordloppe
Any of the small jumping beetles of tribe Alticini of the leaf beetle family.

flea circus flea circuses n
loppecirkus
A circus sideshow attraction in which fleas are attached (or appear to be attached) to miniature carts and other items, and encouraged to perform circus acts within a small housing.

flea market flea markets n
loppemarked kræmmermarked
An outdoor temporary market selling inexpensive antiques, curios, etc.

fleabite /ˈfliːbʌɪt/ fleabites n
loppebid
The bite of a flea, or the mark caused by such a bite.

flee /fliː/ v
flygte fly
(intransitive) To run away; to escape.
flygte
(transitive) To escape from.

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ fleets n
flåde
A group of vessels or vehicles.

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ more fleeting most fleeting adj
flygtig
Passing quickly; of short duration.

flense /flɛns/ v
flænse
To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.

flesh /flɛʃ/ fleshes n
kød
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
hud
The skin of a human or animal.
krop
The human body as a physical entity.
kød frugtkød
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
kødfarve
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.

flesh /flɛʃ/ v
opfede
(transitive) To put flesh on; to fatten.

flesh wound flesh wounds n
kødsår
An injury which pierces the skin and causes bleeding, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs, and does not carry a serious threat of death.

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ fleshier fleshiest more fleshy most fleshy adj
kødfuld
Of, related to, or resembling flesh.
buttet kraftig
(of a person) Having considerable flesh; plump.

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ fleur-de-lises fleur-de-lisses fleurs-de-lis n
lilje
(heraldiccharge) A design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom (⚜️), often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.

flex /flɛks/ flexes n
ledning
(uncountable, chiefly, UK, Irish) Any flexible insulated electrical wiring.

flex /flɛks/ v
bevæge bøje strække
(transitive, chiefly physics or biomechanics) To bend something.
bøje
(transitive) To repeatedly bend one of one's joints.
(transitive) To move part of the body using one's muscles.
(intransitive) To tighten the muscles for display of size or strength.

flexibility flexibilities n
bøjelighed fleksibilitet smidighed
The quality of being flexible, whether physically or metaphorically.

flexible /ˈflek.sɪ.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ more flexible most flexible adj
fleksibel føjelig smidig
Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
fleksibel føjelig
Willing or prone to give way to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate.
Capable of adapting or changing to suit new or modified conditions or situations.
Capable or being adapted or molded in some way.

flexitime flexitimes n
flexitid
(business, human resources) An arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours within agreed limits; normally must include certain periods (core time) when they must be at work.

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ flickers n
flimren
An unsteady flash of light.
glimt
(figurative) A short moment.

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
flimre
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
blinke
(intransitive) To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

flight /flaɪt/ flights n
flyvning
The act of flying.
An instance of flying.
A trip made by an aircraft, particularly one between two cities or countries, which is often planned or reserved in advance.

flight attendant flight attendants n
steward stewardesse
A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

flight deck flight decks n
flyvedæk
The deck of an aircraft carrier, where aircraft can land and take off.

flight number flight numbers n
rutenummer
(aviation, travel) A callsign assigned to a commercial flight for the purposes of reservation and ticketing, typically consisting of a 2 character airline code and a 1 to 4 digit number to indicate a particular service.

flight plan flight plans n
fartplan

flightless adj
ikke flyvedygtig
Unable to fly.

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ flimsier flimsiest more flimsy most flimsy adj
skrøbelig spinkel
Likely to bend or break under pressure.
svag tynd
(figurative) Weak; ill-founded.

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ flimsies n
gennemslagspapir
Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ flings n
lejlighed til at slå sig løs
An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
affære
A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
kaste smide
(transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
fare styrte
(intransitive, now, archaic) To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.

flint /flɪnt/ flints n
flint ildsten
A hard, fine-grained quartz that fractures conchoidally and generates sparks when struck against a material such as steel, because tiny chips of the steel are heated to incandescence and burn in air.
flint
A piece of flint, such as a gunflint, used to produce a spark by striking it with a firestriker.
A small cylinder of some other material of the same function in a cigarette lighter, etc.

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ flintlocks n
flintlås
An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ flippers n
luffe
In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide flat, limb adapted for swimming.
svømmefod
A wide, flat, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.
flipper
A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

flixweed flixweeds n
finbladet vejsennep
A tall, herbaceous flowering plant, Descurainia sophia, related to mustard

floating dock floating docks n
flydedok
(nautical) a dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ flocks n
flok
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.

floe /fləʊ/ floes n
isflage
A low, flat mass of floating ice.

flood /flʌd/ floods n
oversvømmelse
An overflow (usually disastrous) of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.

flood /flʌd/ v
oversvømme
(Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

flooded /ˈflʌdɪd/ more flooded most flooded adj
oversvømmet
Filled with water from rain or rivers.

flooding /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ floodings n
oversvømmelse
An act of flooding; a flood or gush.

floodlight floodlights n
projektør projektørlys
A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
fladebelysning
(chiefly, in the plural) Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.

floodlit adj
projektørbelyst
Lit by floodlights.

floodplain floodplains n
flodslette
(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] floors n
gulv
The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
(nautical) That part of the bottom of a vessel on each side of the keelson which is most nearly horizontal.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] v
lægge gulv
(transitive) To cover or furnish with a floor.
nedlægge
To strike down or lay level with the floor; to knock down.

floor exercise floor exercises n
gulvøvelse
(gymnastics) A performance on a mat-covered floor using no apparatus.

floor plan floor plans n
plantegning
(architecture) A diagram, usually to scale, showing the layout of a building.

floorball n
floorball
An indoor ball game played with a stick like hockey.

floorboard floorboards n
gulvbræt
Any of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ flops n
fiasko flop
A complete failure, especially in the entertainment industry.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ v
lade sig dumpe ned plumpe ned
(intransitive) To fall heavily due to lack of energy.
falde have fiasko
(intransitive, informal) To fail completely; not to be successful at all (of a movie, play, book, song etc.).

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ floppier floppiest adj
slap
Limp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible.

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ floppies n
diskette floppydisk
(computing, dated) A floppy disk.

floppy disk floppy disks n
diskette
(computer hardware) A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB.

florin /ˈflɑɹɪn/ /ˈflɒɹɪn/ /ˈflɔɹɪn/ florins n
florin
Any of several gold coins once produced in Florence, Italy; model for the other currencies.

florist's florists' n
blomsterbutik blomsterforretning
A shop that sells flowers, a flower shop.

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ flosses n
tandtråd
A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
floretsilke råsilke
Raw silk fibres.
dun silke
The fibres covering a corncob etc.; the loose downy or silky material inside the husks of certain plants, such as beans.

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ flotillas n
flotille
(nautical) A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships.

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ flotsams n
drivgods
Debris floating in a river or sea, in particular fragments from a shipwreck.

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ flounder flounders n
skrubbe
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
sprælle
(intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.

flour /flaː(r)/ /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ flours n
mel
Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
florere trives
(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.

flourishing /ˈflɝɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɹɪʃɪŋ/ more flourishing most flourishing adj
blomstrende
growing, thriving, doing well

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ flows n
strøm flod
(math) A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.
flod
The rising movement of the tide.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
strømme flyde
(intransitive) To move as a fluid from one position to another.

flow chart flow charts n
blokdiagram flowdiagram rutediagram
A schematic representation of how the different stages in a process are interconnected.

flower /flaː(r)/ /flɐ.wə(r)/ /flɐ.ʋə(r)/ /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ flowers n
blomst
(botany) A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

flower /flaː(r)/ /flɐ.wə(r)/ /flɐ.ʋə(r)/ /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
blomstre
(intransitive) To put forth blooms.

flower garden flower gardens n
blomsterhave
A garden where flowers are grown for decorative purposes.

flower girl flower girls n
brudepige
A participant in a wedding procession, whose responsibility is usually to spread flower petals on the floor before the bride, or to carry a bouquet of flowers.
blomstersælgerske
A girl who sells flowers.

flowerbed flowerbeds n
blomsterbed
A part of a garden or park where flowers are grown.

flowering /ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/ adj
blomstrende
(used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.

flowering /ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/ flowerings n
blomstringstid
(horticulture) The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
(figurative) The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ flowerpots n
urtepotte
A pot filled with soil in which plants are grown.

flowmeter flowmeters n
flowmåler
Any of various devices used to measure the flow of a fluid through a pipe, etc.

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ flus n
influenza
Influenza.
(informal) Stomach flu.

fluctuation /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ fluctuations n
fluktuation
A wavering; unsteadiness.

flue /fljuː/ /fluː/ flues n
røgrør
A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).

flue gas flue gases flue gasses n
em
The gaseous combustion product (smoke) that comes out of a stove or a furnace.

fluent /flɪu̯ənt/ /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ more fluent most fluent adj
flydende
Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently.

fluently more fluently most fluently adv
flydende
In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

fluff /flʌf/ fluffs n
dun fnug fnuller nullermænd
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
bøf fejl
(informal) A lapse or mistake, especially a mistake in an actor's lines.

fluff /flʌf/ v
ryste
(transitive) To make something fluffy.
bøffe kludre med lave fejl i
(informal, transitive, intransitive, of an actor or announcer) To make a mistake in one's lines.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ more fluid most fluid adj
flydende
(not comparable) Of or relating to fluid.
Moving smoothly, or giving the impression of a liquid in motion.
flydende omskiftelig
In a state of flux; subject to change.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ fluids n
væske
Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.

fluid mechanics n
fluidmekanik
(mechanics) The branch of mechanics dealing with gases and liquids, either at rest or in motion.

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsənt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ more fluorescent most fluorescent adj
fluorescerende
Of or relating to fluorescence.

fluorescent lamp fluorescent lamps n
lysstofrør
A gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light.

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ fluorines n
fluor
(chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.

fluorite /ˈflɔɹˌaɪt/ /ˈflʊɚˌaɪt/ fluorites n
fluorit flusspat
(mineral) A widely occurring mineral (calcium fluoride), of various colours, used as a flux in steelmaking, and in the manufacture of glass, enamels and hydrofluoric acid.

flush toilet flush toilets n
wc toilet
A toilet that uses water to flush urine and feces through a pipe to another location, typically a sewer main in urban settings or a septic tank elsewhere.

flute /fluːt/ flutes n
fløjte
(colloquial) A recorder, also a woodwind instrument.
champagneglas
A glass with a long, narrow bowl and a long stem, used for drinking wine, especially champagne.
skær
A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape.
kannelure
(architectural element, firearms) A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight.

flute /fluːt/ v
spille fløjte
(intransitive) To play on a flute.
fløjte
(intransitive) To make a flutelike sound.
(transitive) To utter with a flutelike sound.
(transitive) To form flutes or channels in (as in a column, a ruffle, etc.); to cut a semicylindrical vertical groove in (as in a pillar, etc.).

fluvial /ˈfluːvi.əl/ adj
flod
Of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream.

flux /flʌks/ fluxes n
forandring
A state of ongoing change.
flusmiddel
A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.
flux
(physics) The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity), especially an electric or magnetic field, through a given surface.

fly /flaɪ/ flies flys n
flue
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
(fishing) A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
gylp
(often plural) A strip of material (sometimes hiding zippers or buttons) at the front of a pair of trousers, pants, underpants, bootees, etc.

fly /flaɪ/ v
fly
(ambitransitive, archaic, poetic) To flee, to escape (from).
flyve
(transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
blafre vejre
(transitive, ergative) To display (a flag) on a flagpole.

fly agaric fly agarics n
rød fluesvamp
A poisonous and hallucinogenic mushroom, Amanita muscaria, with a large crimson cap, fading to yellow, scattered with white flecks.

fly ash /ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ n
flyveaske
A residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases; when generated industrially it is usually captured and can be recycled for use in construction materials.

fly fishing n
fluefiskeri
(fishing) A form of angling whereby the weight of the line is used to cast a lure visually resembling a fly.

fly in the ointment /ˈflaɪ ən ði ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈflaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ flies in the ointment n
hår i suppen
(idiomatic) Something (especially a minor thing) which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant; a nuisance or problem; a disagreeable or unpleasant detail.

fly on the wall flies on the wall n
flue på væggen
(idiomatic) A quiet, non-participating, or unseen observer; an eavesdropper or witness.

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
flyvende
That flies or can fly.

flying fish flying fish flying fishes n
flyvefisk
A tropical marine fish of the family Exocoetidae, having enlarged winglike pectoral fins enabling it to escape predators by taking short gliding flights through the air.

flying fox flying foxes n
flyvende hund

flying saucer flying saucers n
flyvende tallerken
(informal) A disc-shaped unidentified flying object or UFO; originally in reference to sightings by aviator Kenneth Arnold in Washington in 1947.

flying school flying schools n
flyveskole
A specialized school that teaches future pilots how to fly an aircraft.

flying squirrel flying squirrels n
flyveegern
The family Anomaluridae, which are only distantly related to the squirrels.
The tribe Pteromyini within the family Sciuridae, which are true squirrels.

flyswatter flyswatters n
fluesmækker
A hand-held device for swatting flies or other insects, to kill or shoo them.

flywheel flywheels n
svinghjul
(mechanical engineering) A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate, or as a form of energy storage.

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] foals n
føl
A young horse or other equine, especially just after birth or less than a year old.

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] v
fole
(ambitransitive) To give birth to (a foal); to bear offspring.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ foams n
skum skumgummi
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
skumgummi skum
(firefighting) A collection of small bubbles formed by mixing an extinguishing agent with water, used to cover and extinguish fires.
A collection of small bubbles created by mixing soap with water.
A collection of small bubbles created when the surface of a body of water is moved by tides, wind, etc.
A collection of small bubbles formed from bodily fluids such as saliva or sweat.
A collection of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid that is heated, fermented or carbonated.

fob /fɒb/ fobs n
bånd kæde urkæde
A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
fjernbetjening
A hand-held electronic device that can be used as a remote control or as a key to unlock motor cars, doors, etc.

fob /fɒb/ v
prakke
(transitive, archaic) To cheat, to deceive, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone.

focal length focal lengths n
brændvidde
(optics) A measure of how strongly an optical system converges or diverges light, the inverse of optical power. In the simple case of a single convex lens, it is the distance along the optical axis from the principal plane of the lens to the lens's focal point (where, for instance, the film would be placed in a camera). For more complex or multi-element optical systems, focal length need not correspond to any obvious measurable physical distance.

focal point focal points n
brændpunkt fokus
(optics) A focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge.

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ foci focuses focusses n
fokus
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
An object used in casting a magic spell.

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
fokusere
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
fokusere koncentrere
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ fodders n
foder
Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.

foehn /feɪn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ foehns n
føn
A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
(meteorology) A similar katabatic wind developing on the lee side of a mountain.

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ fogs n
tåge
(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
(figurative) A state of mind characterized by lethargy and confusion.

fog light fog lights n
tågelygte
(automotive) One of a pair of lights, mounted at the front of a car, below the headlights, usually white or yellow in colour, for increased visibility ahead in foggy driving conditions.

fogbank fogbanks n
tågebanke
A bank of fog.

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ foggier foggiest adj
tåget
Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ foibles n
dårskab manér svaghed
(mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
svaghed
A weakness or failing of character.

foil /fɔɪl/ foils n
folie
A very thin sheet of metal.
(mostly, uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
fært spor
(hunting) The track of an animal.
fleuret
(authorship, figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
(fencing) A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip
baggrund
(figuratively) Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.

foil /fɔɪl/ v
forpurre forhindre
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ folders n
mappe
(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ foliages n
løv
The leaves of plants.

foliated adj
folieret
(geology, of a rock) Having a structure of thin layers.

foliation /fəʊlɪˈeɪʃn/ foliations n
foliering
(topology) A set of submanifolds of a given manifold, each of which is of lower dimension than it, but which, taken together, are coextensive with it.

folk dance folk dances n
folkedans
Any dance traditionally performed by the common people of a specific region.

folk dancer folk dancers n
folkedanser
A person who takes part in folk dancing.

folk dancing n
folkedans
the activity of taking part in folk dances.

folk etymology folk etymologies n
folkeetymologi
A misunderstanding of the etymology of a word based on an inexpert analysis; an etymology that incorrectly explains the origin of a word based on the inadequate judgement of a common speaker of the language instead of etymological expertise.

folk medicine /ˌfoʊk ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊk ˈmɛd(ɪ)s(ɪ)n/ folk medicines n
folkemedicin
(uncountable) Traditional medical practices developed and used by non-physicians, typically involving customary homespun techniques and medicinal remedies derived from native plants.

folk music folk musics n
folkemusik
Any genre of music originating from the ethnic community of a specific region, often passed down through oral tradition, without recorded songwriters and possessing a clear purpose or social function.
Any contemporary music in the style of traditional folk music, especially a specific genre of originally American popular music that draws on Anglo-American musical forms.

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ folklores n
folklore
The tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.

folktale /ˈfoʊkteɪl/ folktales n
folkesagn
A tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
følge
(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
følge efterfølge
(ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.

follow suit v
bekende bekende kulør
(cards) To play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card.
følge trop
(idiomatic) To follow an example; to imitate or copy the actions of another.

follow-up follow-ups n
opfølgning
A subsidiary action taken in response to an event.
(sports) A shot on goal directly following another that has been saved.
svar
(Internet) A posted message on a newsgroup, etc. in reply to a previous one.
efterundersøgelse
(medicine) The revisiting of a patient in ambulatory care.

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ followers n
efterfølger
(literally) One who follows, comes after another.
Something that comes after another thing.
følgesvend ledsager
One who is a part of master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer.
tilhænger eftersnakker medløber
One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.
forfølger
A pursuer.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
følgende næste
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
næste
About to be specified.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ followings n
følge
A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
efter
(sometimes, proscribed) After, subsequent to.

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ fonder fondest adj
kærlig øm
Affectionate.
eftergivende
Indulgent, doting.
aparte eksotisk
Outlandish; foolish; silly.

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
glad holde kunne lide
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ fondues n
fondue
A dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ fonts n
skrifttype
In digital typesetting, a set of glyphs in a single style, representing one or more alphabets or writing systems, or the computer code representing it.

food /fud/ /fuːd/ /fyːd/ /fʉːd/ /fʏːd/ foods n
mad føde næring
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

food additive food additives n
tilsætningsmiddel
Any nonfood substance added to food in order to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf life.

food allergy food allergies n
fødevareallergi
an allergy to or adverse reaction caused by the consumption of a particular foodstuff

food bank food banks n
fødevarebank
A charitable non-profit organization that distributes mostly donated food to a wide variety of agencies to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger.

food bowl food bowls n
madskål
A bowl that is used to serve food, especially to pets.

food chain food chains n
fødekæde
The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.
fødekæde hakkeorden
(idiomatic) A hierarchy.

food colouring food colourings n
farvestof kulør
Any substance added to food in order to change its colour.

food for thought n
stof til eftertanke
(idiomatic) Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.

food poisoning food poisonings n
fødevareforgiftning madforgiftning
(pathology, bacteria) Any food-borne disease, such as salmonella, that typically causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever and abdominal cramps.

food processor food processors n
køkkenmaskine
A small kitchen appliance for chopping or pureeing food.

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ food webs n
fødenet
(ecology) A diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem, predators being higher in the web than their prey.

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ foodstuffs n
fødevare levnedsmiddel madvare
A material that may be used as food.

fool /fuːl/ /fʉl/ /fʊu(l)/ fools n
fjols grødhoved torsk tåbe
(pejorative) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.
nar
(historical) A jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).

fool around v
tosse rundt
(intransitive, idiom) To engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around.

fool's gold n
narreguld
A mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold; mainly iron pyrite.

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ more foolish most foolish adj
tåbelig dum
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

foolishness /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/ foolishnesses n
tåbelighed
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

foolproof /ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ more foolproof most foolproof adj
idiotsikker
(of a device) Protected against, or designed to be proof against, misuse or error.

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ /ˈfuːzˌbɔːl/ n
bordfodbold
(chiefly, _, US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɯ̽t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] feet foot n
fod fødder
A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
The base or bottom of anything.
A short foot-like projection on the bottom of an object to support it.
(printing) The base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove.
(phonology) The parsing of syllables into prosodic constituents, which are used to determine the placement of stress in languages along with the notions of constituent heads.
fod
(informal) Ellipsis of cubic foot. A unit of volume.
(informal) Ellipsis of square foot. A unit of area.
A unit of measure equal to twelve inches or one third of a yard, equal to exactly 30.48 centimetres.
(music) A unit of measure for organ pipes equal to the wavelength of two octaves above middle C, approximately 328 mm.

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɯ̽t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] v
sparke
(transitive) To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
betale
(transitive) To pay (a bill).

foot-and-mouth disease n
mund- og klovsyge
(pathology) A highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease that can affect animals with cloven hooves.

footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ footages n
filmmateriale
(usually, uncountable) An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something.

football /fʉtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] footballs n
fodbold
(UK, Africa, Caribbean, South Asia, uncountable) Association football, also called soccer: a game in which two teams each contend to get a round ball into the other team's goal primarily by kicking the ball.
(countable) The ball used in any game called "football".
australsk fodbold rugby
(Australia, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, southern New South Wales ) Australian rules football.
fodbold fodboldspil
(uncountable) Practice of these particular games, or techniques used in them.

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ footballers n
fodboldspiller
(soccer, UK) One who plays association football.

footbridge footbridges n
fodgængerbro gangbro
A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.

foothold /ˈfʊthoʊld/ footholds n
fodfæste
(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.

footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ footings n
fodfæste
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
Stability or balance when standing on one's feet.

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ footnotes n
fodnote
A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ footpaths n
gangsti
Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ footprints n
fodspor
The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ footsies n
benflirt pedalflirt
A flirting game where two people touch their feet together, under a table or otherwise concealed, as a romantic prelude.

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ footstools n
fodskammel skammel
A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

footwear /ˈfʊtwɛə(ɹ)/ footwears n
fodtøj skotøj
Items or an item of clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ conjunction
fordi for thi
(formal, literary) Because.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ preposition
til mod
Towards; in the direction of.
Directed at; intended to belong to.
for
Supporting, in favour of.
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
i
Over (a period of time).

for example
for eksempel eksempelvis
(conjunctive) As an example.

for free
gratis
Without paying; free.

for good /fə ˈɡʊd/ /fəɹ ˈɡʊd/
for altid for evigt
(idiomatic) In a way that is conclusive and final.

for good measure
i tilgift oveni
(idiomatic) In excess of the minimum required; added as an extra.

for hours adv
i timevis
taking many hours

for loop for loops n
for-løkke
(programming) A section of code in which an instruction or group of instructions is executed a specific number of times depending on the value of a loop counter.

for now
foreløbig indtil videre
At the moment; until later.

for sale
til salg
Being offered for purchase.

for starters adv
for det første til at begynde med
(informal) As an initial point; before any other considerations.

for that matter
for den sags skyld
(idiomatic) as far as that is concerned.

for the most part adv
for det meste
(idiomatic) Mostly; in general; usually.

foraging foragings n
fødesøgning
The act of searching for food.

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
forbyde
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.

forbidden /fəˈbɪdn̩/ /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ more forbidden most forbidden adj
forbudt
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
forbuden frugt smager bedst
Forbidden things seem more appealing; people desire things more if (or, in some way, because) they can't have them.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] forces n
kraft
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
(countable, physics) A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)
styrke
(countable) A group that aims to attack, control, or constrain.
magt
(uncountable) The ability to attack, control, or constrain.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
tvinge fremtvinge
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
tvinge
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

force field force fields n
kraftfelt
(physics) A region of space (a vector field) in which a force operates; contains lines of force; a field of force.
(science fiction) An invisible barrier used as a protective shield.

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ forces majeures n
force majeure
(law) An unavoidable circumstance, especially one that prevents someone from fulfilling a legal (usually contractual) obligation.

force of nature forces of nature n
naturkraft
A mighty natural force which is beyond human control, notably if potentially catastrophic, such as the elements (e.g. storms and extreme temperatures) or geological (e.g. seismic and volcanic) activity.

forced labor n
tvangsarbejde
(American spelling) Work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

forced march forced marches n
ilmarch
(military) A movement on foot by soldiers or prisoners of war, who must, in order to satisfy a military requirement, travel at a speed or in adverse conditions that would normally tire them excessively.

forcemeat forcemeats n
fars
(cooking) An emulsion of fat and comminuted meat (which has been subject to puréeing, grinding, sieving, chopping finely) optionally mixed with other flavour carriers and either served up alone or used as a stuffing.

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ fords n
vadested
A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.

fore and aft adv
fra for til agter langskibs
(nautical) From the bow of a ship to the stern; lengthwise.

fore-and-aft adj
fra for til agter langskibs
(nautical, of the orientation of the sails of a ship) parallel with the keel, that is, going from bow to stern (as opposed to square-rigged).

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ forearms n
underarm
(anatomy) The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

forecast /ˈfoːkaːst/ /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ forecasts n
forudsigelse udsigt
An estimation of a future condition.

forecastle /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/ /ˈfoʊk.səl/ forecastles n
bak folkelukaf
(nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship.

foreclose /foːˈklɐʉz/ /foːˈkləʉz/ /fɔɹˈkloʊz/ /fɔːˈkləʊz/ /ˌfoːˈklɐʉz/ v
tvangsauktionere
(transitive, legal) To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.

foreclosure foreclosures n
eksekution tvangsfuldbyrdelse
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ forefathers n
forfader ane
Ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ forefingers n
pegefinger
(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

forehead /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ foreheads n
pande
(countable) The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ more foreign most foreign adj
fremmed
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
Not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system.
udenlandsk udlænding
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
udenlandsk fremmed
Relating to a different nation.
fremmedartet
(with to, formerly with from) Alien; strange; uncharacteristic.

foreign affairs n
udenrigsanliggender
Policy of a government in dealing with other countries or with activities overseas.
udenrigsministerium
A government office or department charged with handling relations with other countries.

foreign body foreign bodies n
fremmedlegeme
An unwanted, intruding object or piece of matter.

foreign country foreign countries n
udland
Any country of which one is not a citizen. (This entry is a translation hub.)

foreign currency foreign currencies n
fremmed valuta
(banking, finance) Any currency that is in use in a foreign nation, and an authorized medium of circulation and the basis for record-keeping in that nation.

foreign debt foreign debts n
udlandsgæld
(countable, finance) A debt that a country, an organization in a country, or a resident individual in a country owes to those in other countries.
(uncountable, economics) An aggregate amount of such debts.

foreign fighter foreign fighters n
fremmedkriger
a person who travels to a foreign country to engage in a war on the side of some polity other than their native country (which may or may not be engaged in that war)

foreign language foreign languages n
fremmedsprog
A language that is not widely or officially spoken in a particular place.

foreign minister foreign ministers n
udenrigsminister
The cabinet official in charge of relationships with foreign nations.

foreign policy foreign policies n
udenrigspolitik
A government's policy relating to relations with other nations and international organisations.
Used retrospectively, the sum of a leader or government's dealings and relations with other nations.

foreign trade n
udenrigshandel
(business, trading) Trade that is conducted between a nation and other nations.

foreign-born adj
født i udlandet
Being born outside of one's country of residence.

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ foreigners n
udlænding
A person from a foreign country.

foreleg forelegs n
forben
Either of the two legs towards the front of a four-legged animal such as a horse, or towards the front of a many-legged animal such as most insects, or of a piece of furniture, etc.

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ foremen n
formand sjakbajs værkfører
(management) The leader of a work crew.
juryformand
(legal) The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ v
fornavn
To assign (someone) a first name.

forenoon /ˈfo(ː)ɹnuːn/ /ˈfoənuːn/ /ˈfɔɹnun/ /ˈfɔːnuːn/ forenoons n
formiddag
the part of the day between sunrise and noon.

foreperson forepeople forepersons n
forperson
(management) A leader of a work crew.

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
forspil
(sex) The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.

foresail foresails n
fok forsejl
(nautical, on a sloop) A triangular sail set forward of the foremast: forestaysail.

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
forudse
To be able to see beforehand: to anticipate; predict.

foreseeable more foreseeable most foreseeable adj
forudseelig forudsigelig
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreshortening foreshortenings n
forkortning
(arts) A technique for creating the appearance that the object of a drawing is extending into space by shortening the lines with which that object is drawn.

foresight /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ foresights n
fremsynthed
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ foreskins n
forhud
(anatomy) The nerve-dense, retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the head of the penis in humans and some other mammals.

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹəst/ /ˈfɑɹɪst/ /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹəst/ n
skov
A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
(graph theory) A graph with no cycles; i.e., a graph made up of trees.

forest fire forest fires n
skovbrand
A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

forest ranger forest rangers n
skovrider
A person entrusted with protecting and preserving public forested land.

forested more forested most forested adj
skovklædt
Covered in forest.

forester foresters n
skovrider
(forestry) A person who practices forestry.

foretaste foretastes n
forsmag
A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
forudsige
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] adv
for altid
(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.

forewoman forewomen n
forkvinde
(management) A female leader of a work crew (a female foreperson or female foreman).

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ forewords n
forord fortale
An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
forspilde fortabe miste
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ forges n
esse smedje
A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.
smedje smedeværksted
A workshop in which metals are shaped by heating and hammering them.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
smede
(metallurgy) To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
forfalske
To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.

forger forgers n
forfalsker
A person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud, e.g. to create a false will or illicit copies of currency; counterfeiter.

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ forgeries n
falskneri forfalskning
The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.

forget /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
glemme
(transitive) To lose remembrance of.
(transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect.
(transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.
(intransitive) To cease remembering.

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ forget-me-nots n
forglemmigej
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Myosotis, mostly with a small five-petalled blue flower; a flower from such a plant.

forgetful more forgetful most forgetful adj
glemsom
Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ forgetfulnesses n
glemsomhed
The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
forglemmelse
Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention.

forgivable more forgivable most forgivable adj
tilgivelig
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.

forgive /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
tilgive forlade
(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
(transitive) To pardon for (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ forgivenesses n
tilgivelse eftergivelse
The action of forgiving.
barmhjertighed villighed til at tilgive
Readiness to forgive.

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
undvære
To do without, to abandon, to renounce.

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.ən/ /fɚˈɡɑ.tn̩/ /fɚˈɡʌt.ən/ [fəˈɡʌ.ʔn̩] [fɚˈɡɑ.ʔn̩] [fɚˈɡʌ.ʔn̩] more forgotten most forgotten adj
glemt
Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered.

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] forks n
fork greb høtyv
Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
gaffel
Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.
(chess) The simultaneous attack of two adversary pieces with one single attacking piece (especially a knight).
skillevej vejgaffel
(physical) An intersection in a road or path where one road is split into two.

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] v
gafle
(transitive) To move with a fork (as hay or food).

forklift forklifts n
gaffeltruck truck
A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved.

form /fo(ː)ɹm/ /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] forms n
form
The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
formular blanket
A blank document or template to be filled in by the user.

form /fo(ː)ɹm/ /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] v
forme
(transitive) To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ more formal most formal adj
formel
Being in accord with established forms.

formaldehyde /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ formaldehydes n
formaldehyd
(organic compound) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

formality formalities n
formalitet højtidelighed stivhed
(uncountable) The state of being formal.
formalitet
(countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

formalize /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
formgive
To give something a definite form; to shape.
formalisere
To give something a formal or official standing.

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
forhenværende tidligere
Previous.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Den Tidligere Jugoslaviske Republik Makedonien
A provisional designation (because of a naming dispute with Greece) formerly used by many international organizations to refer to the Republic of North Macedonia, a country on the Balkan Peninsula. (Abbreviated FYROM.)

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔːmərli/ adv
forhen fordum tidligere
at some time in the past
tidligere
previously; once

formic acid n
myresyre methansyre
(carboxylic acid) The simplest carboxylic acid, HCOOH, a colourless, corrosive liquid with a sharp odour systematically known as methanoic acid; it is present in the stings of ants, bees and nettles, and is prepared industrially by the oxidation of methanol or formaldehyde; it has some industrial uses, and its esters, the formates are used in perfumes.

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ more formidable most formidable adj
formidabel frygtindgydende
Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ formulae formulas formulæ n
formel
(mathematics) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
(chemistry) A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ fornications n
utugt
(religion, law) Sexual intercourse by people who are not married to each other, or which is considered illicit in another way.

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ forts n
fort
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

forte /foɹt/ /fɔːt/ /ˈfoət/<a:non-rhotic> /ˈfoɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfoɹti/ /ˈfoːɹt/<ref:{{R:Century 1914}}<<name:Century1914>> !!! {{R:Dictionary.com}} (which notates {{smallcaps|force}} words like this noun /ɔr, oʊr/, vs {{smallcaps|north}} words like this adjective as just /ɔr/)<<name:Dictcom>>><a:rhotic> /ˈfɔːteɪ/ /ˈfɔːti/ fortes n
styrke stærke side
A strength or talent; a strong point.

forthcoming /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ more forthcoming most forthcoming adj
forestående kommende
(not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
fyrretyvende
The ordinal form of the number forty.

fortified /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ more fortified most fortified adj
befæstet styrket
Having strong defenses.

fortify /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ [-ɾə-] v
befæste
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
berige
To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
forstærke
To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
spidse
(winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt.nɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ fortnights n
fjorten dage to uger
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, dated, _, in North America) A period of 2 weeks.

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ fortresses n
fæstning
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

fortunate /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nət/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪt/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ more fortunate most fortunate adj
heldig
Favored by fortune.

fortune favors the bold proverb
lykken står den kække bi
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ /ˈfɔːtiː/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
fyrre fyrretyve
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine and before forty-one.

forty-eight numeral
otteogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-seven and preceding forty-nine.

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ numeral
femogfyrre
Cardinal number after forty-four and before forty-six.

forty-four numeral
fireogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-three and preceding forty-five.

forty-nine numeral
niogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-eight and preceding fifty.

forty-one numeral
enogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty and preceding forty-two.

forty-seven numeral
syvogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-six and preceding forty-eight.

forty-six numeral
seksogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-five and preceding forty-seven.

forty-three numeral
treogfyrre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-two and preceding forty-four.

forty-two numeral
toogfyrre
Forty plus two; the cardinal number following forty-one and preceding forty-three.

forum /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ fora forums n
forum
A place for discussion.
A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.
A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ adj
forrest
(not comparable) Situated toward or at the front of something.
direkte fræk pågående
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
tidlig
(obsolete) Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty. [to 19th century]

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ adv
frem forlæns fremad
(nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
frem fremad
In the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.
fremover
Into the future.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ forwards n
angriber forward
(soccer) A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
forward
(ice hockey) An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ v
befordre fremme opmuntre
(transitive) To advance, promote.
sende videresende
(transitive) To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.

forward bias n
lederretning
a situation in which the p-type end of a p-n junction is connected to the positive terminal of a battery and vice versa

forwarding forwardings n
videresending
The act by which something is forwarded.

fosse /fɑs/ /fɒs/ /fɔs/ fosses n
voldgrav
A ditch or moat.

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ fossils n
fossil
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
(linguistics) A fossil word.
oldtidslevning fossil
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.

fossil fuel fossil fuels n
fossilt brændsel fossilt brændstof
Any fuel derived from hydrocarbon deposits such as coal, petroleum, natural gas and, to some extent, peat; these fuels are non-renewable, and their burning moves carbon from underground into the atmosphere via the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

fossilized adj
fossil
In a state of fossilization; preserved in rock.

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
opfostre
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.

foster child foster children n
plejebarn
A child in foster care; a child in one's foster care, in relation to oneself.

foul one's own nest v
besudle sin egen rede
To hurt one's own interests, especially to damage the reputation of one's self, family or group.

foul-mouthed more foul-mouthed most foul-mouthed adj
grov i munden
Tending to use obscene or offensive language; to have a foul mouth.

foul-smelling more foul-smelling most foul-smelling adj
ildelugtende
Having an unpleasant odor.

found /faʊnd/ v
grundlægge
To start (an institution or organization).
To begin building.

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] foundations n
grundlæggelse
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
fundament grundlag
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
fundament
(architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.

foundation stone foundation stones n
grundsten
A stone laid during the construction of a (usually important) building, the laying of which is usually marked by a ceremony.

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ founders n
grundlægger stifter
One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.).
støber
The iron worker in charge of the blast furnace and the smelting operation.
One who casts metals in various forms; a caster.

founding member founding members n
stiftende medlem
(US) A member of an organization that was involved in, or whose membership commenced with, the organization's foundation.

foundling foundlings n
hittebarn
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

foundry /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ foundries n
støberi
A facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] fountains n
springvand fontæne
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.

fountain pen fountain pens n
fyldepen
A pen containing a reservoir of ink, which is fed to a writing nib automatically.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ fours n
firtal fire
(countable) The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
fire
A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••)

four-leaf clover /ˈfɔɹˈliːfˈkloʊ.vɚ/ four-leaf clovers n
firkløver
An uncommon variation of the clover, having four leaves instead of the usual three.

four-legged /fɔː(ɹ)ˈlɛɡɪd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)lɛɡd/ adj
firbenet
Having four legs.

four-legged friend four-legged friends n
firbenet ven
An animal that is regarded as a good friend, usually a dog or a horse.

four-poster four-posters n
himmelseng
A four-poster bed, which has four high posts, one at each corner, supporting a canopy.

four-stroke engine four-stroke engines n
firetaktsmotor
An engine that works on the four-stroke principle.

four-wheel drive four-wheel drives n
firehjulstræk firehjulstrækker
(uncountable) the type of vehicle transmission system.

fourhorn sculpin fourhorn sculpins n
hornulk
A species of fish of the Cottidae family, Myoxocephalus quadricornis, found in Canada, Finland, Greenland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.

foursome foursomes n
firkant
A sex act between four people.

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
fjorten
The cardinal number occurring after thirteen and before fifteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIV and in Arabic numerals as 14.

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
fjortende
The ordinal form of the number fourteen.

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
fjerde
The ordinal form of the number four.

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ foxen foxes n
ræv
A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
(slang, metaphor) A cunning person.
steg
(slang, metaphor) A physically attractive man or woman.

fox moth fox moths n
brombærspinder
A moth found in Western Europe to Central Asia, taxonomic name Macrothylacia rubi.

foxglove foxgloves n
fingerbøl
Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

foxhole foxholes n
rævegrav
The burrow in the ground where a fox lives.

foyer /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ foyers n
foyer
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ fractions n
brøkdel brøk
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
brøk
(arithmetic) A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃɚ/ fractures n
brud fraktur
An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
brække sprænge sprænges
(ambitransitive) To break, or cause something to break.

fragile /ˈfɹæd͡ʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ fragiler fragilest more fragile most fragile adj
skrøbelig spinkel
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ fragilities n
skrøbelighed
The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frangibility.

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ fragments n
fragment
A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not
(grammar) A sentence not containing a subject or a predicate; a sentence fragment.
(computing) An incomplete portion of code.

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ fragrances n
duft
A pleasant smell or odour.

fragrant /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ more fragrant most fragrant adj
duftende vellugtende
Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ frameworks n
skelet
(literally) The arrangement of support beams that represent a building's general shape and size.
struktur ramme
(figuratively) A basic conceptual structure.

framework agreement framework agreements n
rammeaftale
An agreement between two parties, recognising that they have not come to a final agreement on all matters relevant to the relationship between them, but have agreed on enough to move forward with the relationship, with further details to be determined in the future.

framework directive framework directives n
rammedirektiv
(This entry is a translation hub.)

franc /fɹæŋk/ francs n
franc
A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.
Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies.

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ franchises n
stemmeret valgret
The right to vote at a public election or referendum; see: suffrage.

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ franciums n
francium
The chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature.

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ franker frankest adj
oprigtig ligefrem
Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ frankincenses n
røgelse
A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

franking frankings n
frankering
(countable) A device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ franklier frankliest more frankly most frankly adv
ærligt talt
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ more frantic most frantic adj
febrilsk hektisk rasende ude af sig selv
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ more fraternal most fraternal adj
broderlig
Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.

fraternal nephew fraternal nephews n
brorsøn
The son of one's brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

fraternal niece fraternal nieces n
brordatter
The daughter of one's brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

fratricide fratricides n
brodermord
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
brodermorder brodermorderske
A person who commits fratricide.

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ frauds n
bedrageri svindel
Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.
forfalskning bedrageri
The assumption of a false identity to such deceptive end.
bedrager svindler
A person who performs any such trick.

fray /fɹeɪ/ frays n
slagsmål
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.

freak out v
flippe ud
(informal, intransitive) To react with extreme anger or fear, to the extent that one loses one's composure or behaves irrationally.

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ freckles n
fregne
A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

freckled /ˈfɹɛkəld/ more freckled most freckled adj
fregnet
Having freckles; covered with freckles.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] freer freest more free most free adj
fri
Not imprisoned or enslaved.
(software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
Without obligations.
(abstract) Unconstrained.
Unobstructed, without blockages.
Not currently in use; not taken; unoccupied.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] more free most free adv
gratis
Without needing to pay.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
befri løslade fritage
(transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release.

free indirect speech n
dækket direkte tale
(linguistics, grammar, semantics) A style of indirect speech which imitates direct speech, and converted to third person.

free kick free kicks n
frispark
(American football, association football, Australian rules football, rugby, other ballgames) a kick in which a player may kick the ball without interference from the opposition. Such a kick may be awarded for a foul by the opposition, or earned by a player such as by taking a mark.

free of charge adj
gratis fri
Not requiring any payment.

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
ytringsfrihed
The right to express an opinion in public without being restrained or censored.

free state free states n
fristat
A political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state, as with the former Congo Free State and the former Irish Free State.

free time n
fritid
Time when one is not working.

free trade /ˈfɹi ˈtreɪd/ /ˌfɹi ˈtreɪd/ n
frihandel
International trade without government interference, especially from tariffs or duties on imports.

free will n
fri vilje
(philosophy, Christianity) The ability to choose one's actions and make choices that are not predetermined by predestination, fate, etc.

free world n
den frie verden
(politics) Collectively, all of the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states.

free-diving n
fridykning
Any of various aquatic disciplines in which divers attempt to stay underwater without breathing apparatus for as long as possible.

free-range adj
fritgående
Of, pertaining to, or produced by animals that are allowed to roam freely, rather than being confined indoors.

freeboard freeboards n
dækshøjde fribord
(nautical) The vertical distance between the waterline and the uppermost watertight deck of a vessel.

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ freedoms n
frihed
(uncountable) The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
(countable) The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

freedom fighter freedom fighters n
frihedskæmper
A person involved in armed conflict against an occupation, or oppressive government, etc.; a revolutionary, an insurgent, a rebel or insurrectionist.

freedom of association n
foreningsfrihed organisationsfrihed
The right of citizens to come together with other individuals and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interests.

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
aftalfrihed
The right of individuals to bargain freely among themselves the terms of their own contracts, without government interference.

freedom of expression n
ytringsfrihed
(legal) The right to express an opinion in public without being restrained or censored.

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
bevægelsesfrihed
The right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state.

freedom of religion /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
religionsfrihed
The right of people to hold any religious beliefs, or none, and to carry out any practices in accordance with those beliefs or with that absence of belief, so long as these practices do not interfere with other people's legal or civil rights, or any reasonable laws, without fear of harm or prosecution.

freedom of the press /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ðə ˈpɹɛs/ n
mediefrihed pressefrihed trykkefrihed
The right of citizens or the media to print, or otherwise disseminate, speech, ideas and opinions without fear or harm of prosecution.

freemium freemiums n
freemium

freestanding adj
fritstående
Standing or set apart.

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ freestyles n
fri svømning
(swimming, by extension) The swimming stroke commonly referred to as the front crawl or the Australian crawl.

freethinker freethinkers n
fritænker
A person who has formed his or her opinions using reason and rational enquiry; somebody who has rejected dogma, especially with regard to religion.

freeware n
gratisprogram
(software) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
fryse
(intransitive, copulative) Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.
(transitive) To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.
(intransitive) To drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice.
(intransitive, informal) To be affected by extreme cold.
(figuratively) To lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize.
stivne
(transitive) To cause someone to become motionless.

freezer /fɹiːzə/ freezers n
fryser
An appliance or room used to store food or other perishable items at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).
The section of a refrigerator used to store food or other perishable items at a temperature below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).

freezer burn freezer burns n
frysebrand
A condition that occurs when frozen food has been damaged by dehydration and oxidation due to air reaching the food.

freezing point freezing points n
frysepunkt
(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid freezes, and the solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium; normally the same as the melting point.

freezing rain n
isslag
Rain which freezes upon contact.

french fries n
fritter pomfrit pommes frites
(chiefly, North America) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

frenchify /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ v
forfranske

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ frenzies n
raseri vanvid
A state of wild activity or panic.

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ frequencies n
hyppighed frekvens
(uncountable, or, countable) The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.
frekvens hyppighed
(countable) The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.

frequency modulation frequency modulations n
frekvensmodulation
(sound, radio) the use of a modulating wave to vary the instantaneous frequency of a carrier wave

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ frequenter frequentest more frequent most frequent adj
hyppig frekvent
Done or occurring often; common.

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ freschi frescoes frescos n
fresko freske freskomaleri
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ fresher freshest adj
frisk ny
Newly produced or obtained; recent.
(of food) Not dried, frozen, or spoiled.
Rested; not tired or fatigued.
In a raw or untried state; uncultured; unpracticed.
fræk frisk
Rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.
forfriskende frisk
Invigoratingly cool and refreshing.
fersk
(of water) Without salt; not saline.

fresh water fresh waters n
ferskvand
Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

fresh yeast fresh yeasts n
frisk gær
Raw baker's yeast which has not been dehydrated. Also known as cake yeast or compressed yeast.

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ freshmen n
rus
(US, Canada, Philippines) a person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US, grade 9 for Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative body
grønskolling
(obsolete) a novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ freshnesses n
friskhed
The state or quality of being fresh.

freshwater /ˈfɹɛʃˌwɔːtə(ɹ)/ adj
ferskvands-
Living in fresh water.
Consisting of fresh water.

fret /fɹɛt/ frets n
fletværk
An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief.
bånd
(music) One of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played.

fretsaw fretsaws n
løvsav
A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ more fricative most fricative adj
frikativ
(phonetics) produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ fricatives n
frikativ hæmmelyd
(phonetics) Any of several speech sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ frictions n
friktion
(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

fried egg fried eggs n
spejlæg
An egg that has been shallow-fried on one or both sides, without being beaten or stirred.

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] friends n
ven veninde kammerat kammeratinde
A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

friend request friend requests n
venneanmodning
request for friendship (on social media)

friend with benefits friends with benefits n
bolleven
(idiomatic, slang, non-vulgar) A friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship.

friendless /ˈfrɛndləs/ /ˈfrɪndləs/ adj
venneløs
Without friends (without a friend).

friendliness /ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ friendlinesses n
venlighed
The quality of being friendly.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ friendlier friendliest more friendly most friendly adj
venlig
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.
(usually, military) Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports.
venligsindet venskabelig
Without any hostility.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ more friendly most friendly adv
venligt
In a friendly manner; like a friend.

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
egenbeskydning
Weapons fire received from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ friendships n
venskab
(uncountable) The condition of being friends.
(countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ friezes n
frise
(architecture) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ frigates n
fregat
(historical) A warship combining sail and steam propulsion, typically of ironclad timber construction, supplementing and superseding sailing ships of the line at the beginning of the development of the ironclad battleship. [mid 19th–late 19th c.]

frighten /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
skræmme
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ /ˈfɹaɪʔn̩d/ more frightened most frightened adj
bange
Afraid; suffering from fear.

frikadelle /fɹɪkəˈdɛlə/ frikadellen frikadeller frikadelles n
frikadelle
(food) An oblate-spheroid meatball of North European origin, eaten hot or cold, and typically consisting of: minced pork or beef/veal (or, commonly, a blend of these meats); chopped onions; eggs; milk or water; breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or flour; salt; and pepper.

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ fringes n
frynse
A decorative border.

frisk /fɹɪsk/ adj
kåd livlig sprælsk
(archaic) Lively; brisk.

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
kropsvisitere
(transitive) To search (someone) by feeling their body and clothing.

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ /fɹɔɡ/ frogs n
frø
Any of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.
frøæder
(offensive) A French person.
frosch
(musical instrument) The part of a violin bow (or that of other similar string instruments such as the viola, cello and contrabass) located at the end held by the player, to which the horsehair is attached.

frog in one's throat n
tudse i halsen
(idiom) Hoarseness or the need to cough.

frog legs n
frølår
The hind legs of a frog used as food.

frogman frogmen n
frømand
A diver, especially one in a diving suit (as opposed to one in scuba gear).
A military diver, e.g. a US Navy SEAL.

frogspawn n
frøyngel
A gelatinous mass of frogs' eggs, laid in ponds and ditches.

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
fra mod
With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.

from A to Z
fra A til Z fra A til Å
(idiomatic) Covering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.

from now on adv
fra nu af fra og med nu
Starting from this moment and continuing indefinitely.

from the cradle to the grave
fra vuggen til graven

from time to time
fra tid til anden nu og da
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes; once in a while.

front /fɹʌnt/ fronts n
forside front
The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
front
(meteorology) The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
(military) An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.

front line front lines n
front frontlinje
(military) A front, or a boundary between opposing positions.

front page front pages n
forside
The first, and initially visible, page of a publication.

front runner front runners n
favorit
(idiomatic) Any of the most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.

front vowel front vowels n
fortungevokal
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth. Examples: "a" in “man” and "e" in “gel”

front yard front yards n
forhave
(US, Canada) A yard to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a lawn and often trees, shrubs, and/or flowers.
forgård forhave
(UK) An enclosed and often primarily utilitarian area to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a hard surface or paving.

front-end loader front-end loaders n
frontlæsser
A type of four-wheeled tractor, used in construction, which has a one-man cabin and a large scoop at the front which can be used to dig up dirt or other material.

frontal lobe frontal lobes n
frontallap
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the forehead.

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ frontiers n
grænse grænseområde landegrænse
The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ frosts n
frost
A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

frost fair frost fairs n
frostmarked

frostproof more frostproof most frostproof adj
frostsikker
Resistant to frost.

froward /ˈfɹoʊ.ɚd/ /ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/ more froward most froward adj
egenrådig
(archaic, literary) Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
rynke panden
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.
skule
(intransitive, figurative) To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.

frozen /ˈfɹoʊzən/ /ˈfɹəʊzən/ more frozen most frozen adj
frossen
Having undergone the process of freezing; in ice form.

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ fructoses n
fruktose
(carbohydrate) A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C6H12O6.

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ more frugal most frugal adj
nøjsom mådeholden sparsommelig
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ frugalities n
nøjsomhed beskedenhed sparsommelighed
The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift.

frugivore /ˈfɹuːd͡ʒɪˌvɔɹ/ frugivores n
frugtæder
An animal whose diet is mostly fruit.

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ /fɹʉt/ fruits n
frugt
The seed-bearing part of a plant; often edible, colourful, fragrant, and sweet or sour; produced from a floral ovary after fertilization.
(botany) A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically:
The spores of cryptogams and their accessory organs.
A sweet or sweetish vegetable, such as the petioles of rhubarb, that resembles a true fruit or is used in cookery as if it was a fruit.
Any sweet or sour, edible part of a plant that resembles seed-bearing fruit (see former sense) even if it does not develop from a floral ovary.
An end result, effect, or consequence; advantageous or disadvantageous result.
(attributive) Of, belonging to, related to, or having fruit or its characteristics; (of living things) producing or consuming fruit.
(dated, colloquial, derogatory) A homosexual man; (derogatory, figurative) an effeminate man. [from 1900]
(archaic) Offspring from a sexual union.
(informal) A crazy person.

fruit juice fruit juices n
frugtjuice frugtsaft
The juice of one or more fruits.

fruit salad fruit salads n
abemad frugtsalat
A mixture of freshly cut fruit, sometimes with the addition of alcohol or yogurt, often served as a dessert.

fruit tree fruit trees n
frugttræ
A tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis.

fruitful /ˈfɹuːtfəl/ more fruitful most fruitful adj
frugtbar
Favourable to the growth of fruit or useful vegetation; not barren.
Being productive in any sense; yielding benefits.

fruiting body fruiting bodies n
frugtlegeme
(mycology) The structure on a fungus which houses the spore-producing organs.

fruity /ˈfɹuːti/ fruitier fruitiest adj
frugtagtig med frugtsmag
Containing fruit or fruit flavoring.

frustrated /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈfʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ more frustrated most frustrated adj
frustreret
Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire.

frustrating /fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˌfɹʌsˈtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ [ˈf(ɹ)ʌsˌtɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] [ˈf(ɹ)ʌʃˌt͡ʃɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] more frustrating most frustrating adj
frustrerende
Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ frustrations n
frustration
The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.
The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated.

fry /fɹaɪ/ fries n
fiskeyngel yngel
Young fish; fishlings.
stegemad
(Ireland, British, cuisine) A meal of fried sausages, bacon, eggs, etc.

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
stege brase dybstege
(transitive) To cook (something) in hot fat.
stege dybstege
(intransitive) To cook in hot fat.
blive henrettet i elektrisk stol
(chiefly, US, ambitransitive, slang) To execute, or be executed, by the electric chair.
blive stegt
(intransitive, colloquial) To suffer because of too much heat.

frying pan frying pans n
stegepande
(cookware) A long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food.

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ fuchsias n
fuchsia
A popular garden plant, of the genus Fuchsia, of the Onagraceae family, shrubs with red, pink or purple flowers.

fuck /fɐk/ /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fäk] [fʌk̚] interjection
lort fanden fuck satan
(vulgar, colloquial) Expressing dismay or discontent.

fuck /fɐk/ /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fäk] [fʌk̚] fucks n
knald knepning
(vulgar, colloquial) An act of sexual intercourse.

fuck /fɐk/ /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fäk] [fʌk̚] v
kneppe bolle pule knalde
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive, or, intransitive) To have penetrative sex, as opposed to oral sex or other sexual activities.
trænge ind
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive) To insert one's penis, a dildo, or other object, into a person or a specified orifice or cleft sexually; to penetrate.
røvrende
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive) To put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation.

fuck buddy fuck buddies n
bolleven
(vulgar, slang) A sex partner with whom one has sex, usually repeatedly, but without any romantic attachments.

fuck finger fuck fingers n
fuckfinger
(slang, vulgar) The middle finger.

fuck it interjection
op i røven

fuck off interjection
rend mig i røven rend og skid
(vulgar, slang, dismissal) Go away! Get lost!

fuck off v
fuck af gå ad helvede til rende i røven rende og skide skrid
To go to hell; to disappear or go away; to screw oneself.

fuck this interjection
op i røven med det

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
fejle mislykkes
(intransitive, slang, vulgar) To make a mistake, to go wrong.
ødelægge
(transitive, vulgar) To botch or make a mess of.
skade ødelægge
(transitive, vulgar) To injure or damage badly.

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
Knep dig selv fuck dig
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fuck,‎ you.

fuckable /ˈfʌkəbl̩/ more fuckable most fuckable adj
knepbar
(slang, vulgar) Capable of, or suitable for, being fucked; sexually attractive.

fuckhead /ˈfʌkˌhɛd/ fuckheads n
fuckhovede
(vulgar, derogatory, or, offensive) A stupid or otherwise undesirable person.

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
helvedes satans
(vulgar) An intensifier, often applying more to the whole utterance than to the specific word it grammatically modifies.

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ /ˈfɪu̯(ə)l/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] fuels n
brændstof brændsel
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ fuel cells n
brændselscelle
(energy) An electrochemical device in which the intrinsic chemical free energy of fuel and oxidant is catalytically converted to direct current energy.

fuel gauge fuel gauges n
benzinmåler brændstofsmåler
an instrument, usually mounted on an instrument panel, which indicates the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank(s).

fuel tank fuel tanks n
brændstoftank
A container of fuel, especially one for motor fuel inside a vehicle.

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ more fugitive most fugitive adj
flygtig
Fleeing or running away; escaping.
Transient, fleeting or ephemeral.

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ fugitives n
flygtning
A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal their identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution, or to avoid some other unwanted situation.

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ fugues n
fuga
(music) A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ fulcra fulcrums n
understøttelsespunkt
(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ fulfilments n
indfrielse opfyldelse
The act of fulfilling or the state or quality of being fulfilled; consummation; completion; realization.

full /fʉl/ /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] fuller fullest more full most full adj
fuld fyldt
Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
fuldstændig komplet
Complete; with nothing omitted.
fuld
Total, entire.
mæt fyldt op
(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.
fuldstændig komplet vid
(of garments) Of a size that is ample, wide, or having ample folds or pleats to be comfortable.
fuldtonet
Having depth and body; rich.

full /fʉl/ /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] v
stampe valke
To make cloth denser and firmer by soaking, beating and pressing; to waulk or walk.

full house full houses n
fuldt hus
(poker) A hand that consists of three of a kind and a pair.
A situation in which a place is filled with people to its maximum capacity.

full moon full moons n
fuldmåne
The phase of the moon when it is in opposition to the sun and its full disc is therefore visible.

full name full names n
fulde navn
The complete name of a person, including first name, any middle names, and surname.

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ full stops n
punktum
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) The punctuation mark "." (indicating the end of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).

full up adj
stopmæt
Filled to satiety.

full-blooded adj
fuldblods
Of purebred ancestry

full-time adj
fuldtids- heldags- heltids-
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity, especially a job.

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ fullers n
blodrille
A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
A groove made by such a tool (in the blade of a sword etc.).

fullness of time /ˈfʊlnəs əv ˈtaɪm/ n
tidens fylde
The time which is appropriate for something; a time that is not too soon.

fulmar /ˈfʊlmɑː(ɹ)/ fulmars n
mallemuk isstormfugl
Either of two species of pelagic seabird in the genus Fulmarus, Fulmarus glacialis and F. glacialoides, which breed on cliffs.

fulminic acid n
fulminsyre knaldsyre
(chemistry) Iso-cyanic acid, HCNO, an unstable compound which forms explosive salts

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
fumle
(transitive, intransitive) To handle nervously or awkwardly.

fume /fjuːm/ v
ryge
(transitive) To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.

fumigate /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/ v
desinficere gasse uitroken
(transitive) To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ funner funnest more fun most fun adj
sjov
(informal) Enjoyable or amusing.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] functions n
funktion
What something does or is used for.
A professional or official position.
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
fungere
(intransitive) To have a function.
fungere virke
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

function key function keys n
funktionstast
(computing) Any of a set of keys on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to activate a predefined or programmable function, especially a numbered row of keys (F1, F2, etc.) above the alphanumeric keys.

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ more functional most functional adj
funktionel funktionsdygtig
In good working order.
funktionel
Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
(computing theory) Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
(medicine) Of a disease, such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure; opposed to organic disease, in which the organ itself is affected.

functional group functional groups n
funktionel gruppe gruppe
(organic chemistry) A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.

functional requirement functional requirements n
funktionelt krav
A condition or capability that a system, person or object has to satisfy, fulfill or comply with.
(computing) Any of the functions of a software system, described formally.

functionality functionalities n
funktionalitet
(uncountable) The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ funds n
fond
A sum or source of money.
An organization managing such money.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
finansiere
(transitive) To pay or provide money for.

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ more fundamental most fundamental adj
fundamental grundlæggende
Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.

fundamental theorem of arithmetic n
aritmetikkens fundamentalsætning
(number theory) the theorem that states that every integer greater than one is uniquely expressible as a product of prime numbers, which is called its prime factorization

fundamentalism fundamentalisms n
fundamentalisme
(religion) The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ fundings n
bevilling midler
Money provided as funds.

funds /fʌndz/ [fəndz] n
midler
Financial resources.

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ funerals n
begravelse bistættelse
A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ more funereal most funereal adj
begravelses-
Of or relating to a funeral.

fungible /ˈfʌndʒɪbl/ /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ more fungible most fungible adj
fungibel
(finance, and, commerce) Able to be substituted for something of equal value or utility.

fungicide /ˈfʌnd͡ʒɪsaɪd/ /ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/ fungicides n
fungicid svampemiddel
A substance used to kill fungus, whether yeasts, molds, mildews, or mushrooms.

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ fungi funguses fungusses n
svamp
(mycology) Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

funicular more funicular most funicular adj
kabeldrevet
Of, pertaining to, resembling, or powered by a rope or cable

funicular funiculars n
kabelbane
A particular type of rail transit system which ascends a steep urban or mountain incline, having usually two cars sharing a single track, with the cars linked by a moving cable and an arrangement of pulleys such that the descending car assists in the hoisting of the ascending car, i.e. the two cars serve as counterweights for each other.

funk /fʌŋk/ funks n
funk
(uncountable, music genre) A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ funnels n
tragt
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

funnel chanterelle funnel chanterelles n
trompetkantarel
An edible mushroom of species Craterellus tubaeformis.

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ funnier funniest adj
morsom sjov
Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]
sjov besynderlig underlig
Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant. [from early 19th c.]

fur /fɜɹ/ /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fʌr/ furs n
pels
(uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
(uncountable) The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.

fur beetle fur beetles n
pelsklanner
A kind of beetle in the family Dermestidae, Attagenus pellio, best known as a pest that feeds on materials of animal origin, such as fur.

fur coat fur coats n
pelsfrakke
An outer garment for the upper body made of furry animal hides.

fur farm fur farms n
pelsdyrfarm
A farm where fur-bearing animals, such as mink, are raised.

fur trade n
pelshandel
the business of buying and selling animal skins and pelts.

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ more furious most furious adj
rasende
Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
møblere
(transitive) To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.
forsyne udstyre
(transitive, figuratively) To supply or give (something).
(transitive, figuratively) To supply (somebody) with something.

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ furnitures n
møbel inventar
(now usually, _, uncountable) Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ] [ˈfɝˑiɚ] furriers n
buntmager buntmagerske
A person who sells, makes, repairs, alters, cleans, or otherwise deals in clothing made of fur.

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ furrows n
fure plovfure
A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adj
længere
(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.
yderligere
More, additional.

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adv
derefter derudover længere væk
længere
(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.
i tillæg til
(conjunctive) Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover.

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ v
fremme
(transitive) To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmɔɹ/ adv
desuden ydermere
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).

fury /ˈfjuːɹi/ /ˈfjɔːɹi/ /ˈfjɚ.i/ /ˈfjʉːɹi/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ furies n
raseri
Extreme anger.

fuse /fjuːz/ fuses n
sikring
(electrical engineering) A device to prevent excessive overcurrent from overload or short circuit in an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.

fusebox fuseboxes n
elskab eltavle
A small distribution board containing the fuses or circuit breakers for a domestic electricity power supply.

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ fuselages n
flykrop fuselage skrog
(aeronautical) The main body of an aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an aircraft to which the wings (or rotors), tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fusilli pastaskruer
Pasta in the shape of short spirals.

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ fusions n
fusion
(fiction) The act of two characters merging into one, typically more powerful, being; or the merged being itself.
(physics) A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the concomitant release of energy.
fusion sammensmeltning
The act of melting or liquefying something by heating it.
fusionsmusik
(music) A style of music that blends disparate genres; especially different types of jazz and reggae.

fussbudget /ˈfʌsˌbʌd͡ʒɪt/ fussbudgets n
hidsigprop
(colloquial, derogatory, North America) One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.

fussy /ˈfʊ.si/ /ˈfʌ.si/ fussier fussiest adj
nøjeregnende pertentlig
Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.

fustian /ˈfʌs.tɪ.ən/ /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ /ˈfʌs.t͡ʃən/ fustians n
barchent
Originally, a kind of coarse fabric made from cotton and flax; now, a kind of coarse twilled cotton, or cotton and linen, stuff with a short pile and often dyed a dull colour, which is chiefly prepared for menswear.

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ [ˈfju.ɾəl] more futile most futile adj
nytteløs
Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ [ˈfəɾək] futtocks n
oplangor ribben ziter
(nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃɚ/ adj
fremtidig fremtid
Having to do with or occurring in the future.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃɚ/ futures n
fremtid
The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
Something that will happen in moments yet to come.

future bass n
future bass
A genre of electronic dance music which mixes elements of dubstep and trap with less abrasive rhythms.

future house n
future house

future tense future tenses n
fremtid futurum
(grammar) The tense or time form of a verb used to refer to an event or occurrence that has not yet happened or is expected to happen in the future.

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ fuzzier fuzziest adj
dunet håret
Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals
tåget uklar vag
Vague or imprecise.
sløret udvisket uklar
Not clear; unfocused.

fyke fykes n
ruse
(fishing) A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ gabardines n
gabardine
(uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ gables n
gavl
(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

gadfly /ˈɡædflaɪ/ /ˈɡædˌflaɪ/ gadflies n
provokatør urostifter
(specifically) A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ gadgets n
gadget
Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled, often either clever or complicated.

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ gadoliniums n
gadolinium
A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile silvery-white metal.

gadwall gadwalls n
knarand
A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).

gaff sail gaff sails n
gaffelsejl
(nautical) . A quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail supported from a spar rising aft from a mast.

gaffe /ɡæf/ gaffes n
fejltagelse
A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ gaffers n
lysmand
gammel mand
(colloquial) An old man.
formand
(UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.

gag /ɡæɡ/ gags n
knebel
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
gag
A joke or other mischievous prank.
opstød
A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
gylpe
(intransitive) To experience the vomiting reflex.
kneble
(transitive) To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain someone's speech without using physical means.
(transitive, LGBT slang) To astonish (someone); to leave speechless.

gaiety /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈɡeɪ.ɪ.ti/ gaieties n
munterhed
(dated, uncountable) The state of being happy or merry.

gain /ɡeɪn/ gains n
gevinst
The act of gaining; acquisition.

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
benægte bestride fornægte modsige
(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

gait /ɡeɪt/ gaits n
gang gangart
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving on legs.

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ gaiters n
gamache
A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ more galactic most galactic adj
galaktisk
(astronomy, specifically, sometimes capitalized) Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.

galactose /ɡəˈlaktəʊs/ /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ galactoses n
galaktose
(carbohydrate) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ galaxies n
galakse
(galaxy) Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe. [from 19th c.]

galaxy cluster galaxy clusters n
galaksehob
(astronomy, galaxies) A cluster of hundreds of galaxies.

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
kuling
(meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
mosepors pors porse
A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.

galena /ɡəˈliː.nə/ galenae galenas n
blyglans
(mineral) A mineral, lead sulphide (PbS), mined as an ore for lead. [From circa 1600.]

gall bladder gall bladders n
galdeblære
(anatomy) A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ galleons n
galeon
A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ galleries n
galleri
An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art.

galley /ˈɡæli/ galleys gallies n
kabys køkken
(nautical) The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft; sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.

gallicize /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ v
oversætte til fransk
(transitive) To translate into the French language.

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallium
A chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ gallops n
galop
The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galopere
(intransitive) To ride at a galloping pace.

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləs/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ gallows gallowses n
galge
Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging. [from 1300s]

gallows humor n
galgenhumor
(American spelling, idiomatic) Comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.

gallstone gallstones n
galdesten

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
til overflod til overmål
(Ireland, postpositive) In abundance. [from late 17th c.]

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ galoshes n
galoche
(British) A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.

galvanised adj
galvaniseret
(British spelling) Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanisere
(chemistry) To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
forzinke galvanisere
To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ gambits n
gambit
(chess) An opening in chess in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

gambling /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ gamblings n
hasard
An activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.

game /ɡeɪm/ games n
spil leg parti
A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
vildt
(uncountable) Wild animals hunted for food.

game theory n
spilteori
(mathematics, economics) A branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic situations in which individuals or organisations choose various actions in an attempt to maximize their returns.

gamer /ˈɡeɪmə/ /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ gamers n
gamer
A person who plays any kind of game.
A person whose hobby is video games.

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ gametes n
kønscelle
(cytology) A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.

gaming machine gaming machines n
spilleautomat spillemaskine
A slot machine for the purpose of playing video games.

gamma radiation gamma radiations n
gammastråling
(physics) electromagnetic radiation consisting of gamma rays

gander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ ganders n
gase hangås
A male goose.

gang /ɡæŋ/ gangs n
bande
A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.

gang rape gang rapes n
gruppevoldtægt massevoldtægt
A rape involving more than one perpetrator.

gangbang /ˈɡæŋ.bæŋ/ gangbangs n
gangbang
(vulgar) An act of two or more people having sex with one person who is the focus of the sexual activity.

gangbang /ˈɡæŋ.bæŋ/ v
gangbange
To belong to a gang; to commit criminal acts as part of a gang.

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ ganglier gangliest adj
ranglet
Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

gangplank gangplanks n
landgang
(nautical) A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside.

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ gangrenes n
koldbrand gangræn
The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

gangster /ˈɡæŋ(k).stɚ/ /ˈɡæŋ.stə/ gangsters n
gangster bandemedlem
A member of a criminal or street gang.

gangway gangways n
gangbræt
An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.
(rare, obsolete, outside, dialects) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.
landgang
(nautical) A passage through the side of a ship or an opening in the railing through which the ship may be boarded.
gang passage
A passageway through a passenger car

gantry crane gantry cranes n
portalkran

gap /ɡæp/ gaps n
ridse
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

gap year gap years n
fjumreår sabbatår
A yearlong break from study taken by some students on leaving school before starting university, often spent gaining work experience or travelling.

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
gabe
(intransitive, of a cat) To open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡ(ə)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ garages n
garage
A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

garage door garage doors n
garagedør
The large door on a garage which a car can come in through.

garbage /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
affald
Useless or disposable material; waste material of any kind.

garbage bag garbage bags n
affaldspose affaldssæk skraldesæk
(North American) A plastic bag produced for the disposal of household waste.

garbage can garbage cans n
skraldespand
(North America) A receptacle, usually roughly cylindrical and wider at the top than at the bottom, which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

garbage truck garbage trucks n
skraldebil renovationsvogn skraldevogn
(US, Canada) A vehicle for the collection and removal of domestic waste

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ gardens n
have
An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
(Britain, Ireland, Appalachia) The grounds at the front or back of a house.
have anlæg park
(in the plural) Such an ornamental place to which the public have access.

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ v
havearbejde
(intransitive, chiefly, North America) To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

garden gnome garden gnomes n
havenisse
A small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament.

garden hose garden hoses n
haveslange
(uncountable) A type of hose used for light residential applications such as watering lawns or gardens, or washing and rinsing passenger vehicles, etc.
(countable) A length of hose as above, usually with a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other end, which can carry water from a hose bib (a water faucet or spigot usually located on an exterior wall of a house or other building) for use on a garden or lawn.

garden leave n
fritstilling
(UK) A period of paid leave before termination of employment, often including non-compete contract clauses.

garden party garden parties n
havefest
A party held on a lawn or in a park, usually more formal than a picnic or barbecue.

garden path garden paths n
havegang havesti
Ellipsis of garden path sentence.

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ gardeners n
gartner
One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

gardening gardenings n
havearbejde havebrug
The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

garganey garganeys n
atlingand
A small dabbling duck, Anas querquedula, that breeds in much of Europe and western Asia, and winters in Africa.

gargantuan /ɡaːˈɡæn.t͡ʃʉ.ən/ /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ /ɡɑːˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ more gargantuan most gargantuan adj
gigantisk enorm
Huge; immense; tremendous.

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ gargoyles n
gargoil vandspyer
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ garlands n
krans
A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ garlics n
hvidløg
A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

garlic bread garlic breads n
hvidløgsbrød
A type of bread topped with garlic, often served with pasta dishes.

garlic mustard n
løgkarse
A woodland herb (Alliaria petiolata) that has a garlic-like aroma, considered highly invasive in New World.

garlic press garlic presses n
hvidløgspresser
A utensil used to crush garlic.

garment bag garment bags n
dragtpose
A bag for transporting garments while they hang on a hanger.

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ garners n
kornkammer magasin
A granary; a store of grain.

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ v
indhøste indsamle
To reap grain, gather it up, and store it in a granary.

garrison /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.sən/ garrisons n
garnison
A permanent military post.

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ /ˈɡɛəs/ gases gasses n
gas
(uncountable, physical chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition.
(uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles, especially natural gas.
(countable, physical chemistry) A chemical element or compound in such a state.

gas burner gas burners n
gasbrænder
A piece of metal fitted to the end of a gas pipe, with one or more small holes so arranged as to spread out the flame.

gas chamber gas chambers n
gaskammer
A sealed chamber in which people are executed with poison gas.

gas constant gas constants n
gaskonstant
(physics) a universal constant, R, that appears in the ideal gas law, PV = nRT, derived from two fundamental constants, the Boltzmann constant and Avogadro's number, R = {N_A}k.

gas cylinder gas cylinders n
gasflaske
A cylindrical vessel capable of containing a compressed gas at high pressure. Sometimes used as the fuel tank for an autogas vehicle.

gas field gas fields n
gasfelt
An area of land or seabed where natural gas can be extracted in commercially viable quantities.

gas guzzler gas guzzlers n
benzinsluger
(informal) A vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel.

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ gas masks n
gasmaske
A covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.

gas oil gas oils n
gasolie
a type of fuel oil obtained from the distillation of petroleum.

gas plant gas plants n
hvid diktam
A fragrant perennial in the rue family, Dictamnus albus, that gives off so much volatile essential oil that it sometimes can be lit and will burn briefly without harming the plant.

gas station gas stations n
tankstation tank
(North America, New Zealand, Philippines) filling station / petrol station; an establishment which sells gasoline (petrol) and often also diesel

gas turbine gas turbines n
gasturbine
An internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor.

gas-liquid chromatography n
gaskromatografi
(chemistry) A form of chromatography in which the mobile phase is a gas and the stationary phase is a liquid, usually on small beads packed in a long column

gaseous /ˈɡeisiəs/ /ˈɡæsiəs/ /ˈɡæʃəs/ more gaseous most gaseous adj
gasformig luftformig
Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).
gasholdig kulsyreholdig
Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.

gasholder gasholders n
gasbeholder

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/ gaslights n
gaslampe gaslygte gaslys
A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
gaslys
(uncountable) The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/ v
gaslighte
(chiefly, transitive) To manipulate someone such that they doubt their own memory, perceptions of reality, or sanity, typically for malevolent#Adjective reasons.

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] gasolines n
benzin
(uncountable, North America, Philippines) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

gasp /ɡasp/ /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ gasps n
gisp
A short, sudden intake of breath.
bap drag hiv sug
(British, slang) : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).

gasp /ɡasp/ /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
gispe hive efter vejret
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
mave- gastrisk
Of or relating to the stomach.

gastric acid gastric acids n
mavesaft mavesyre
(biochemistry) The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.

gastrique gastriques n
gastrik
A syrupy reduction of vinegar (or wine) and sugar

gastritis gastritides n
gastritis mavekatar
(pathology, symptom) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.

gastroenterologist gastroenterologists n
gastroenterolog
A physician who specializes in gastroenterology.

gastroenterology n
gastroenterologi
(medicine) The study of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus; may also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

gasworks gasworks n
gasværk
A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution), as:

gate /ɡeɪt/ gates n
port låge
A doorlike structure outside a house.
port sluse
A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.

gated community gated communities n
gated community
A residential area with restricted access, such as by a locked gate or guard post.

gatehouse gatehouses n
portbygning
A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence.

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ gateways n
indgangsport indgangspotal
Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.
A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
samle
(architecture) To bring together, or nearer together, in masonry, as for example where the width of a fireplace is rapidly diminished to the width of the flue.

gatherer gatherers n
samler
A person who gathers things.

gathering /ˈɡæð.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ gatherings n
komsammen sammenkomst
A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
forsamling
A group of people or things.

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ gauges n
mål
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
måler
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
måle
(transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ gauleiters n
gauleiter
(historical) An official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany.

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ gauntlets n
spidsrod
(archaic) Two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal as punishment.

gauze /ɡɔːz/ gauzes n
gaze
A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.
gaze gazebind
(medicine) A similar bleached cotton fabric used as a surgical dressing.

gawk /ɡɑk/ /ɡɔːk/ v
glane glo måbe
To stare or gape stupidly.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gayer gayest adj
bøsse homoseksuel lesbisk
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
glad livlig
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
farverig sjov
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gays n
bøsse homo
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.

gay bar gay bars n
bøssebar
A tavern or similar nightclub whose primary clientele are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

gay marriage gay marriages n
homoægteskab
Marriage between two people of the same sex.

gay-ass more gay-ass most gay-ass adj
bøsserøv
(US, informal, vulgar, derogatory) Lame; uncool; backwards.
(UK, informal, vulgar, derogatory) Stupid; uncool; immature or puerile.

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑː/ /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ gaydars n
bøsseradar gaydar
(LGBTQ slang) The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc. [from early 1980s]

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ gazeboes gazebos n
lysthus
A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ gazelle gazelles n
gazelle
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

gcd gcds n
sfd
(mathematics) Initialism of greatest common divisor.

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ gears n
udstyr
(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
gear
(countable, automotive, cycling) A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
(countable, automotive) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.

gear lever gear levers n
gearstang
(especially, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) The lever used to change gears in a motor vehicle.
The lever used to change gears on other types of machines, such as a machine tool.

gear wheel /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ gear wheels n
tandhjul
(mechanics) A wheel with a toothed rim, intended to engage with others, or similar equipment, to form a gear.

gearbox gearboxes n
gearkasse
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ geckoes geckos n
gekko
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

geek /ɡiːk/ geeks n
geek nørd
(colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
(colloquial, by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
(colloquial) An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.

gegenschein /ˈɡeɪ.ɡənˌʃaɪn/ gegenscheins n
gegenschein

geisha /ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ geisha geishas n
geisha
A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] gels n
gel
A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ geldings n
vallak
A castrated male horse.
Any castrated male animal.

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ gems n
ædelsten
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
perle
(figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.

gemology /d͡ʒɛmˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
gemmologi
The art and science of gems.

gemstone /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ gemstones n
ædelsten
A gem, usually made of minerals.

gemütlich /ɡəˈmutlɪk/ /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ more gemütlich most gemütlich adj
hyggelig
Comfortable, cosy, pleasant.

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ gendarmeries n
gendarmeri
A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ genders n
køn
(obsolete) Class; kind. [14th–19th c.]
Identification as a man, a woman, or something else, and association with a (social) role or set of behavioral and cultural traits, clothing, etc; a category to which a person belongs on this basis. (Compare gender role, gender identity.) [from 20th c.]
(grammar) A division of nouns and pronouns (and sometimes of other parts of speech) into masculine or feminine, and sometimes other categories like neuter or common, and animate or inanimate. [from 14th c.]

gender dysphoria gender dysphorias n
kønsdysfori
A profound and persistent unhappiness caused by having characteristics (body parts, clothing, etc) of, or being perceived as, a gender different from one's gender identity, experienced especially by transgender people.

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] gender identities n
kønsidentitet
(psychology) An individual's internal sense of self as belonging to a particular gender or genders, or to no gender.

gender studies n
kønsforskning
An academic discipline which analyses constructions of gender and sexuality in society (with reference to other sociological characteristics like class, education, ethnicity, nationality, religion, etc.).

gender-neutral more gender-neutral most gender-neutral adj
kønsneutral
Not having, indicating, or being restricted on the basis of, gender.

gendersex /ˈd͡ʒɛndəsɛks/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚsɛks/ n
køn
Sex or gender. A division of organisms into masculine, feminine and possibly others, by sexual or social characteristics.

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ genes n
gen
(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

gene pool gene pools n
genpulje
(genetics) The complete set of unique alleles that would be found by inspecting the genetic material of every living member of a species or population.

genealogical more genealogical most genealogical adj
genealogisk
of or relating to genealogy.

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ genealogists n
slægtsforsker genealog slægtshistoriker
A person who studies or practises genealogy, an expert in genealogy.

genealogy /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈælədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ genealogies n
slægtsforskning
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
genealogi slægtsforskning
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.

general /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ more general most general adj
generel almindelig
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
generel almen
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]

general /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ generals n
general
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]

general election general elections n
parlamentsvalg
An election, usually held at regular intervals, in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies or electoral districts of a nation.

general ledger general ledgers n
hovedbog
(business, accounting) The central accounting record of a company or organization consisting of the accounts that support the value items shown in the major financial statements.

general practitioner general practitioners n
praktiserende læge
A physician who provides primary care; treating acute and chronic illnesses and providing preventive care and health education; a family doctor.

general relativity n
almen relativitet
(relativity) A theory extending special relativity and uniformly accounting for gravity and accelerated frames of reference, postulating that space-time curves in the presence of mass.

general staff general staffs n
generalstab
(military) A group of officers in charge of an army under the control of the commander-in-chief.

generalisation generalisations n
generalisering
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

generalization generalizations n
generalisering
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

generalize /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ v
generalisere
To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

generalized more generalized most generalized adj
generaliseret
Made more general, less specialized.

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ generations n
generation slægtled
A single step or stage in the succession of natural descent; a rank or degree in genealogy, the members of a family from the same parents, considered as a single unit. [from 14th c.]

generator /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ generators n
generator
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ generosities n
generøsitet storladenhed storsind
(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ more generous most generous adj
generøs gavmild
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.ə.sɪs/ geneses n
genese tilblivelse
The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.

genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
genetisk
(genetics) Relating to genetics or genes. [from 1908]

genetic engineer genetic engineers n
genforsker
A scientist or engineer whose specialty is genetic engineering.

genetic engineering n
genforskning
The practice or science of genetic modification.

genetic modification genetic modifications n
genmodificering
The deliberate modification of the genetic structure of an organism.

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
genetik
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

genial /-ni.əl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ /ˈd͡ʒinjəl/ more genial most genial adj
genial
Marked by genius.

genital wart genital warts n
kondylom kønsvorte
A wart associated with a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection, caused by some types of human papillomavirus.

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
kønsorgan
(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts used in sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

genitality n
genitalitet
In Reichian psychoanalysis, the integrated function of the entire sexual apparatus; as opposed to pregenitality, neurosis. Note that in this use, sexuality oriented on the genitalia may not by itself constitute genitality, i.e. phallicism would be considered a pregenitally functioning sexuality.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtɪv/ adj
genitiv ejefalds- genitivisk
Of a grammatical case: in an inflected language (such as Greek or Latin), expressing that a thing denoted by a word is related to a thing denoted by another word as its origin or possessor; and in an uninflected language (such as English), expressing origin or possession; possessive.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtɪv/ genitives n
genitiv
(countable) A word inflected in the genitive case, and which thus indicates origin or possession.

genitive case genitive cases n
ejefald genitiv
(grammar) The grammatical case, chiefly applicable to nouns, used to express a relationship of origin or possession. It corresponds roughly to the English preposition of and the suffix -'s.

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ genii geniuses n
geni
(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
(uncountable) Extraordinary mental capacity.

genoa /ˈdʒɛnəʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ genoas n
genua
(nautical) A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ genocides n
folkedrab folkemord
The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ genomes n
genom
(genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism. [from 1930]

genotype /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒinoʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒinəˌtaɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəˌtaɪp/ genotypes n
genotype
(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

genre /ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒnɹə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑnɚ/ genres n
genre
A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
hedensk
Heathen, pagan.

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] gentlemen n
herrer
hr.
(chiefly, _, historical) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; (UK, _, law) an armiferous man ranking below a knight.
gentleman
Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.

gentleman's agreement gentleman's agreements gentlemen's agreements n
gentlemen's agreement
A usually unwritten agreement not bound by law but by honour.

gentrification /d͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ gentrifications n
gentrificering
(urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

gentrify /ˈd͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
gentrificere
(transitive) To renovate or improve something, especially housing or district, to make it more appealing to the middle classes (often with the negative association of pricing out existing residents).

genuflect /ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
bøje knæ
(intransitive, archaic) To bend the knee, as in servitude.
(intransitive) To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ more genuine most genuine adj
ægte original
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ genera genuses genusses n
genus slægt
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
A taxon at this rank.
genus
(topology, graph theory, algebraic geometry) A natural number representing any of several related measures of the complexity of a given manifold or graph.

geo- /ˈd͡ʒi.oʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.əʉ/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.əʊ/ prefix
geo-
Earth

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geocentrisk
Having the Earth at the center.

geochemistry geochemistries n
geokemi
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, and with the chemical processes that occur in the formation of rocks and minerals etc.

geodesic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ more geodesic most geodesic adj
geodætisk
Of or relating to geodesy.
Of or relating to a geodesic dome.

geodesy /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ geodesies n
geodæsi
(sciences, geography) The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of Earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, Earth tides, and crustal motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space

geodetic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛt.ɪk/ adj
geodætisk
Of or relating to geodesy; geodesic.

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ geoglyphs n
geoglyf
(chiefly, archaeology) A large-scale drawing or image made on the ground by arranging lines of stones, scratching the earth, etc., and often only fully visible from a distance or the air.

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ geographers n
geograf
A specialist in geography.

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more geographic most geographic adj
geografisk
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics)

geographic information system geographic information systems n
GIS
An electronic system used to store, process and display geographic information, especially maps

geography /dʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ geographies n
geografi
The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ geoids n
geoide
(geography, geodesy) The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation.

geologic /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ more geologic most geologic adj
geologisk
Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

geologist /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ geologists n
geolog
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ geologies n
geologi
The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

geomancy geomancies n
geomanti
A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.

geometric /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ more geometric most geometric adj
geometrisk
Of or relating to geometry.
Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles, and lines in a decorative object.

geometric progression geometric progressions n
kvotientrække
(analysis) A sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by multiplying it by a constant value, known as the common ratio of the geometric progression.

geometrid moth geometrid moths n
måler
(entomology) Any of the various moths of the family Geometridae.

geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ geometries n
geometri
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.
(countable) The observed or specified spatial attributes of an object, etc.
(algebraic geometry, countable) A mathematical object comprising representations of a space and of its spatial relationships.

geomorphology geomorphologies n
geomorfologi
The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history.

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
geofysisk
Of or pertaining to geophysics.

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofysik
A branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and phenomena occurring in the earth and in its vicinity.

geopolitical more geopolitical most geopolitical adj
geopolitisk
Of or relating to geopolitics.

geopolitics /dʒi.əˈpɒlɪtɪks/ /ˌdʒioʊˈpɑlətɪks/ /ˌdʒiːəʊˈpɒlɪtɪks/ n
geopolitik
The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on international politics.

geothermal adj
geotermisk
Pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's interior.

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ gerania geraniums n
geranium storkenæb
Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium of cranesbills, of family Geraniaceae.
geranium pelargonie
The common name for flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium.

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ gerbils n
ørkenrotte
A member of one of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus and certain other genera in subfamily Gerbillinae, with leaping powers resembling those of the jerboa, native to Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ more germane most germane adj
relevant relevante
Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ germaniums n
germanium
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ gerontocracies n
gerontokrati
Government by elders.

gerontocratic more gerontocratic most gerontocratic adj
gerontokratisk
Of or relating to gerontocracy.

gerontology gerontologies n
gerontologi
The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

gerontophobia n
gerontofobi
An abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old.
An abnormal and persistent fear of elderly individuals or people.

geropsychology n
gerontopsykiatri
A branch of psychology that focuses on elderly people.

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ gerunds n
gerundium
(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

gestalt /-ˈst-/ /ɡəˈstɔlt/ /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɑːlt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ gestalten gestalts n
gestalt
A collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts, due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being)

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ gestations n
drægtighed graviditet svangerskab
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ /d͡ʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
gestikulere
(intransitive) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
(transitive) To say or express through gestures.

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ gestures n
gestus gebærde
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
blive
(copulative) To become, or cause oneself to become.
(transitive) To cause to become; to bring about.
få modtage
(transitive, informal) To bring to reckoning; to catch (usually as a criminal); to effect retribution.
blive forstå få fat i
(archaic) To learn; to commit to memory; to memorize; sometimes with out.
få fat i
(intransitive, obsolete) To make acquisitions; to gain; to profit.

get along v
enes
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by with) To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.

get cold feet /ˌɡɛt ˈkoʊld fit/ /ˌɡɛt ˈkəʊld fiːt/ v
få kolde fødder trække i land
(This entry is a translation hub.) To develop cold feet, in the sense of nervousness about going through with something.

get drunk v
blive fuld
(intransitive) To intoxicate oneself with alcohol. (This entry is a translation hub.)

get into v
komme ind på
To become involved or interested in (a discussion, issue, or activity); to come to enjoy (something).
rode ude i
To enter (an unfavourable state).
gå af
To cause to behave uncharacteristically; to possess.

get into someone's pants v
komme i bukserne på ham / hende
(idiomatic, colloquial) To have sex with someone, especially for the first time.

get laid v
få noget på den dumme
(slang, transitive, often, vulgar) To cause to have sex.

get lost interjection
gå væk skrid
(colloquial, dismissal, impolite) Used to rudely tell somebody to go away or leave one alone.

get lost v
fare vild forvilde sig komme på afveje
(intransitive) To lose one's way.

get married v
gifte
(intransitive) To become married (to someone).
blive gift giftes
(reciprocal, intransitive) To become married (to each other).

get off at Haymarket v
stå af i Roskilde
(euphemistic, Scotland) To practise coitus interruptus, the withdrawal method of contraception.

get off one's chest v
lette sit hjerte
(informal, idiomatic) To relieve oneself psychologically or emotionally by speaking to someone.

get on v
stige på
(transitive, intransitive) To board or mount (something), especially a vehicle.
hoppe på stige på stå på
(slang) To do drugs; to get drunk; to buy drugs; to regularly use drugs.

get on someone's nerves v
gå nogen på nerverne
(idiomatic) To annoy or irritate someone; to bother someone.

get one's act together v
tage sig sammen
(idiomatic) To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

get one's foot in the door v
få foden indenfor

get out of town interjection
den må du længere ud på landet med
Expression of incredulity.

get rid of v
blive af med
(transitive, idiom) To rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from.

get to the point v
komme til sagen
(idiomatic) To state (something) directly; as opposed to in a long-winded way.

get up v
stå op
To rise from one's bed, usually upon waking up in order to begin one's day.
angribe
(sports) To go towards the attacking goal.

get used v
vænne
(intransitive) To become accustomed to something; to acclimate; to adjust.

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
god bedring
Expressing hope that the listener will soon recover from illness.

get wind of v
få nys om komme under vejr med få færten af
(idiomatic, transitive) To hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential or secret.

geyser /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ geysers n
gejser
(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ gherkins n
asie
A small cucumber, often pickled whole.

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯] ghetti ghettoes ghettos n
ghetto
An (often walled) area of a city in which Jews are concentrated by force and law. (Used particularly of areas in medieval Italy and in Nazi-controlled Europe.)
An area in which people who are distinguished by sharing something other than ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated.

ghetto bird ghetto birds n
politihelikopter
(slang, US, idiomatic) A police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished, high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ ghosts n
spøgelse ånd draug genfærd genganger gespenst
The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ ghost towns n
spøgelsesby
A town which has become deserted, usually due to failing economic activity, especially one that still has substantial visible remains.

ghostwriter ghostwriters n
neger
A professional writer who is paid to write material that is officially credited to another person; one who writes on behalf of someone else, often for a celebrity.

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] giants n
kæmpe
A mythical human of very great size.
A very tall and large person.
(astronomy) A star that is considerably more luminous than a main sequence star of the same temperature (e.g. red giant, blue giant).

giant anteater giant anteaters n
stor myresluger
The largest species of anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, found in Central and South America.

giant panda giant pandas n
panda
A rare, black and white mammal, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, in the ursid (bear) family.

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ gibberishes n
kaudervælsk nonsens volapyk vrøvl
Speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent or meaningless.

gift /ɡɪft/ gifts n
gave
Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
A talent or natural ability.

gift certificate gift certificates n
gavekort
A gift voucher entitling the bearer to a free product or service, intended to be purchased as a gift.

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ more gifted most gifted adj
begavet
Endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.

gig /ɡɪɡ/ gigs n
gig spillejob
Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
gig
(road transport, historical) A two-wheeled carriage drawn by a single horse.

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ more gigantic most gigantic adj
gigantisk
Very large.

gigaton gigatons n
gigaton

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ giggles n
fnis
A high-pitched, silly laugh.

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
fnise
To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

gild /ɡɪld/ v
forgylde
(transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

gild the lily /ˈɡɪld ðə ˈlɪli/ v
overbrodere
(idiomatic) To embellish or improve something unnecessarily.
To add superfluous attributes to something.

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
gylden
Having the color or quality of gold.
forgyldt
Made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold.

gilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ gilders n
forgylder
One who gilds; especially one whose occupation is to overlay things with gold.

gill /ɡɪl/ gills n
gælle
(animal anatomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.

gilt /ɡɪlt/ [ɡɪɫt] gilts n
gylt
(UK, regional) A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding.

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ gimlets n
vridbor
A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ gimmicks n
gimmick kneb
A trick or device used to attain some end.
gimmick
A clever ploy or strategy.

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ gingers n
ingefær
The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
The plant that produces this rhizome.

ginger beer ginger beers n
ingefærøl sodavand med ingefærsmag
(uncountable) A fermented, typically non-alcoholic, drink flavoured with ginger.

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn.(d͡)ʒəˌbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/ gingerbreads n
peberkage honningkage
(food) A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger.

gingerbread man gingerbread men n
peberkagemand
A biscuit/cookie in the shape of a person and flavoured with ginger.

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn(d)ʒəli/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ more gingerly most gingerly adv
forsigtigt varsomt
In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.

gingersnap gingersnaps n
peberkage pebernød
A type of biscuit (American: cookie) made from dough seasoned with ginger.

ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɪŋ/ ginsengs n
ginseng
Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties.
ginseng ginsengrod
The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹaf/ /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ giraffe giraffes n
giraf
A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ girdles n
hofteholder strømpeholder
A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.

girl /ˈɡɛəl/<q:obsolete> /ˈɡɜɹl/ /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɪəl/ /ˈɡɵːl/ [ˈɡɝəɫ] [ˈɡʏw] girls n
pige pige i huset tjenestepige
A young female human, or sometimes a young female animal.
pige
(sometimes, offensive, see usage note) A woman, especially a young and often attractive woman.

girl's name girls' names n
pigenavn
A given name for a girl.

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ girlfriends n
kæreste
A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
(LGBT) A fellow gay man, especially a friend as opposed to a sexual partner.
veninde
A female friend of a woman or girl.

girly girl girly girls n
tøsetøs
(informal) A woman who behaves in a predominantly feminine manner (that is, who is not by any means a tomboy); a feminine woman.

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ gists n
essens kvintessens
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

git /ɡɪt/ gits n
idiot spade
(Britain, Ireland, slang, pejorative) A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).

give /ɡɪv/ v
give
To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
give efter
To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.
(transitive) To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).

give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime proverb
Giv en mand en fisk, og han har mad for en dag. Lær en mand at fiske, og han har mad for livet
It is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something (for themselves) than to do it for them (on an ongoing basis).

give a shit /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
pisseligeglad skide på skideligeglad
(vulgar, chiefly in negative constructions) To care (about something or anything); especially, to care what someone else thinks or does, particularly in relation to what they think or say about the speaker.

give birth v
føde
(intransitive, of viviparous animals) To release live offspring from the body into the environment.
(transitive, with to, of viviparous animals) To become the parent of by birthing.
(transitive, figuratively, usually, with to, idiom) To become the source of.

give head v
sutte af
(intransitive, idiomatic, slang, vulgar) To perform oral sex on another person. [from 1950s]

give me v
gi' mig vil de give mig
An expression of strong preference or approbation for a named thing.

give off /ɡɪv ɒf/ v
afgive
(transitive) To emit; to produce and send forth; to come across in some manner.

give the finger v
gi' fingeren
(usually, _, transitive) To make an obscene gesture (towards someone) by closing the fist and extending the middle finger upwards.

give them an inch and they'll take a mile proverb
ræk nogen en lillefinger, og han tager hele armen
Granting someone a limited concession will encourage them to take greater liberties.

give up v
give op opgive
(transitive) To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
afslutte overgive
(transitive) To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)
give op
(transitive) To lose hope concerning (someone or something)
overgive
(transitive) To abandon (someone or something)
kapitulere
(intransitive) To admit defeat, capitulate.

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ more given most given adj
given
Particular, specific.

given name /ˈɡɪvən ˌneɪm/ given names n
fornavn
A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzɚd/ gizzards n
kråse muskelmave
A specialized organ constructed of thick muscular walls found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (including crocodilians and birds), earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans, and used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit.

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.sɪəl/ /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ more glacial most glacial adj
glacial
Of, or relating to glaciers.

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.sɪəl/ /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ glacials n
glacialtid istid
A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).

glacial erratic glacial erratics n
vandreblok
A rock that differs from the size and type of rock native to the area in which it rests, usually large and transported there by a glacier.

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ glaciers n
gletsjer bræ jøkel
(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ glaciologies n
glaciologi
(geography) The study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study of glaciers. [from late 19th c.]

glad /ɡlæd/ /ˈɡlɛəd/ gladder gladdest more glad most glad adj
glad
Pleased; happy; gratified.

glade /ɡleɪd/ glades n
lysning
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ gladiators n
gladiator
(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

gladiatrix gladiatrices gladiatrixes n
gladiatrix
(rare) gladiator (female)

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ gladlier gladliest more gladly most gladly adv
gerne
Willingly; certainly.

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ glamours n
glamour
(uncountable) Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal).

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ glances n
blik øjekast
(also, figuratively) A brief or cursory look.

gland /ɡlænd/ glands n
glandel
kirtel
(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
(botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ glandes penes glandes penis glandes penium glans penes glans penises n
agern pikhoved
(anatomy) A conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis.

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛɚ/ glares n
skin
Showy brilliance; gaudiness.
gennemborende blik
An angry or fierce stare.

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛɚ/ v
glo stirre
(intransitive) To stare angrily.
blænde skinne
(intransitive) To shine brightly.

glasnost glasnosts n
glasnost
(historical) 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] glasses n
glas
(usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
(countable) A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.

glass cutter glass cutters n
glarmesterdiamant glasskærer
A hand tool used for scoring a piece of glass so that it can be snapped cleanly in two.

glass eye glass eyes n
glasøje
An artificial eyeball, not necessarily made from glass, intended to replace a missing or removed eye.

glass harmonica glass harmonicas n
glasharmonika
(musical instruments) A musical instrument composed of a series of spinning glass bowls, played with the fingers, invented by Benjamin Franklin.

glassblower glassblowers n
glaspuster glasblæser
A person skilled in the art of glassblowing.

glassblowing n
glaspusteri glaspustning
The art of making objects from molten glass, especially by manipulating a lump of molten glass on the end of a tube whilst blowing into it.

glassworks glassworks n
glasværk
A factory that produces glass or items made from glass, such as glassware

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ glassier glassiest adj
glasagtig
Of or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ glaucomas glaucomata n
grøn stær
(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

glaze /ɡleɪz/ glazes n
glasur
(ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing.
A smooth edible coating applied to food.
lasur lasurfarve
A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.

glazier /ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/ /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/ glaziers n
glarmester
One who glazes; a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ glides n
glide
A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor while being moved.

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
glide
(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
svæve
(intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ gliders n
svævefly
Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
A pilot of glider aircraft.

glint /ɡlɪnt/ glints n
glimt
A short flash of light.

glisten /ˈɡlɪsən/ v
glinse
(intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] v
glitre
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

global /ˈɡlobəl/ /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ more global most global adj
global verdensomspændende
Concerning all parts of the world.
kugleformet kuglerund sfærisk
Spherical, ball-shaped.

global warming n
global opvarmning
A sustained increase in the average temperature of the Earth, sufficient to cause climate change.

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ globalisations n
globalisering
The process of becoming a more interconnected world.

globalism globalisms n
globalisme
An ideology based on the belief that people, goods and information ought to be able to cross national borders unfettered.

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ globes n
jordklode klode
The planet Earth.
globus
A spherical model of Earth or other planet.

globetrotter /ˈɡləʊbˌtɹɒtə(ɹ)/ globetrotters n
globetrotter
A person who travels often to faraway places.

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ globus crucigers n
rigsæble
A globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.

glockenspiel /-spil/ /-spiːl/ /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/ /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/ glockenspiels n
klokkespil
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the percussion idiophone family of instruments; like the xylophone, it has tuned bars arranged like the keys on a piano, and is also smaller in size and higher in pitch.

glogg /ɡlɒɡ/ /ɡlɜːɡ/ /ɡlʊɡ/ /ɡlʌɡ/ n
gløgg
A Scandinavian version of vin chaud or mulled wine; a hot punch made of red wine, brandy and sherry flavoured with almonds, raisins and orange peel.

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ /ˈɡluːmi/ gloomier gloomiest adj
dunkel dyster
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] glories n
pragt
Great beauty and splendor.
ære
Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ glossaries n
glosar glosarium glosebog gloseliste glossar glossarium
A list of difficult words or specialized terms used in a particular book or document, or in a particular domain of knowledge, with their definitions; a list of glosses (explanatory annotations).

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ glossolalias n
tungetale
Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]

glossolalist glossolalists n
tungetaler
One who exhibits glossolalia; one who speaks in tongues.

glove /ɡlʌv/ gloves n
handske vante
(clothing) An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

glove compartment glove compartments n
handskerum
(automotive) A compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard, that usually has a door and can be locked, intended to hold gloves, papers, etc.

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
gløde
To emit light as if heated.

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ glowers n
olmt blik
An angry glare or stare. [from late 15th c.]

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
glo olmt skule skyde lyn stirre vredt
(intransitive) To look or stare with anger. [from late 15th c.]

glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ more glowing most glowing adj
glødende
That glows or glow.

glucosamine glucosamines n
glukosamin
(biochemistry) An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡlukoʊz/ /ˈɡluːkəʊs/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ glucoses n
glukose druesukker
(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ glues n
lim
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ gluhweins n
gløgg
A type of mulled wine from German-speaking countries made from red wine with cinnamon and other herbs and spices.

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ gluons n
gluon
(particle) A massless gauge boson that binds quarks together to form baryons, mesons and other hadrons and is associated with the strong nuclear force.

glutamic acid n
glutaminsyre
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

gluten-free adj
glutenfri
(of food) Containing no gluten.

gluteus maximus glutei maximi n
store ballemuskel
(muscle) The largest of the muscles of each buttock.

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ gluttons n
frådser fråser
One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ gluttonies n
fråseri
The vice of eating to excess.

glycemia glycemias n
glykæmi
(medicine, American spelling) Presence of glucose in the blood (which is always true), and (usually, more specifically) average concentration thereof over time, and its regulation; in this sense, glycemia is hypernymic to euglycemia, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia, and a mention of glycemia is a reference to blood sugar regulation and degree or quality thereof.

glycerine /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ glycerines n
glycerin glycerol
(organic compound) The common name for glycerol, glycerin or E422.

glycine /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ glycines n
glycin
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C2H5NO2 found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.

glycol /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ glycols n
glykol
(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.

glyptotheca glyptothecae glyptothecas n
glyptotek
a room or building devoted to displaying works of sculpture.

gnash /ˈnæʃ/ v
skære tænder
(transitive) To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

gnat /næt/ gnats n
myg stikmyg
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /nɔː/ v
gnave
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

gnawer /ˈnɔəɹ/ /ˈnɔːə/ gnawers n
gnaver
A rodent or other animal that gnaws.

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ gneisses n
gnejs
(geology) A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

gnome /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ gnomes n
gnom
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.

gnosis /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ gnoses n
gnose gnosis
(religion) An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics.

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ gnu gnus n
gnu
A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] n
go
(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
gå
(intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things such as people or cars, or intangible things such as moods or information.)
blive
To become, move to or come to (a state, position, situation)
blive passe
To turn out, to result; to come to (a certain result).

go astray v
gå ned af bakke komme langt ud
(intransitive) To develop bad habits; to behave improperly or illegally.

go away interjection
forsvind!

go away v
gå bort
To depart or leave a place.

go bananas v
gå agurk
(idiomatic, informal) To get angry; to go mad.
gå bananas
(idiomatic, informal) To become silly or excited; to go crazy.

go bankrupt v
gå fallit
(intransitive) To become bankrupt.

go down v
ske
(intransitive, slang) To take place, happen.

go on v
fortsætte
(intransitive) To continue in extent.
(intransitive) To continue an action.
ske
(intransitive) To happen (occur).

go to v
gå på
(transitive) To attend an event or a sight.
gå i gå på
(idiomatic, transitive) To attend classes at a school as a student.

go to bed v
gå i seng
To lie down to sleep, put oneself in one's bed.

go to bed with the sun v
gå i seng med hønsene gå i seng med solen

go to hell v
gå ad helvede til
To go out the window; be ruined; be now useless.
ad helvede til gå ad Pommern til gå ad helvede til
Expression of anger and contempt directed at someone, especially after that individual has done something very wrong.

go to shit v
gå ad helvede til
(slang, vulgar) To become much worse.

go towards v
bidrage til
(idiomatic, of anything that is not a person) To be a contribution to.

go up in smoke v
gå op i røg
To catch fire and burn.
(idiomatic, by extension) To be completely ruined, devastated, or reduced to nothingness.

go-cart go-carts n
gokart kart
A small, open-wheeled vehicle for racing; often spelled go-kart.

go-getter go-getters n
stræber
(idiomatic) An active and enterprising person; one who is motivated or inclined to excel; one who strives to achieve success or improvement.

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] goals n
mål
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
(sport) The act of placing the object into the goal.
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.

goal difference goal differences n
måldifference målforskel
(sports) The difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded, over the duration of a competition.

goal line goal lines n
mållinje
(rugby league, soccer, hurling, Gaelic football) the boundary of the field that runs along its width at each end, and across the front of the goal.

goalball goalballs n
goalball
(disability, sport) A ball game, designed for the blind, in which teams of three players attempt to throw a ball with bells embedded in it into the opposing goal.

goalkeeper goalkeepers n
målmand målvogter
(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

goalscorer goalscorers n
målscorer målskytte
(football) A person who scores a goal, or scores goals

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəwt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] goats n
ged
(uncountable) The meat of the aforementioned animal.
buk
(slang) A lecherous man.

goat's milk goat's milks n
gedemælk
Milk that is produced by goats.

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ goatees n
fipskæg
A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.

gobbledygook gobbledygooks n
bavl kaudervælsk sludder vrøvl
(informal) Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ goblins n
nisse trold
(fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ gods n
idol afgud
An idol.
gud
(figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.

godchild /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ godchildren n
gudbarn
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˈɡɒdæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adj
helvedes satans
(vulgar, sometimes, _, offensive) Used as an intensifier.

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˈɡɒdæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ interjection
for fanden for helvede fuck satans
(vulgar, colloquial) An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ goddaughters n
guddatter
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ goddesses n
gudinde
(religion) A female deity.
(figuratively) A woman honored or adored as physically attractive or of superior charm and intelligence.

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ godfathers n
fadder gudfar gudfader
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godfearing more godfearing most godfearing adj
gudfrygtig
Acting with obedience to rules established by a deity out of fear of the power of that deity.
Devout; pious; very religious.

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ more godless most godless adj
gudløs
Not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god.

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ more godlike most godlike adj
gudelig
Having the characteristics of a god.

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ godmothers n
gudmor gudmoder
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godparent godparents n
fadder
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

godson /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ godsons n
gudsøn
A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

godwit /ˈɡɑd.wɪt/ /ˈɡɒd.wɪt/ godwits n
kobbersneppe
Any of four species of long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limosa, of the family Scolopacidae.

gofer /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ gofers n
stikirenddreng
(informal) A worker who runs errands; an errand boy.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] golder goldest adj
guld
Made of gold.
gylden
Having the colour of gold.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
guld guldmønt centrum guldmedalje gylden farve rigdom
☉ (alchemy)

gold coin gold coins n
guldmønt
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gold,‎ coin.

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ gold diggers n
guldgraver
Someone who digs or mines for gold.
golddigger
(figuratively, pejorative) A person (usually female) who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain wealth.

gold fever gold fevers n
guldfeber
A feverish obsession with seeking gold ore; an era (figuratively an epidemic) during which this obsession grips a large number of people.

gold leaf n
bladguld
Gold beaten into a thin sheet.

gold medal gold medals n
guldmedalje
A medal made of, or having the color of, gold, given as a prize for winning .

gold medalist gold medalists n
guldmedaljevinder guldvinder
Someone who has received a gold medal.

gold mine /ˈɡoʊldˌmaɪn/ /ˈɡəʊldˌmaɪn/ gold mines n
guldmine
A mine for gold ore or metal.

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ gold rushes n
guldfeber
(chiefly, historical) Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered.

gold standard gold standards n
guldfod guldstandard
(economics) A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold.

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] goldener goldenest more golden most golden adj
gylden
Made of, or relating to, gold.
Having a color or other richness suggestive of gold.
Marked by prosperity, creativity etc.
Advantageous or very favourable.

golden age /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ golden ages n
guldalder
(idiomatic) A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.

golden anniversary golden anniversaries n
guldbryllup
The 50th anniversary of some event, particularly a wedding.

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ golden eagles n
kongeørn
A large bird of prey, Aquila chrysaetos, that hunts while soaring.

golden jackal golden jackals n
guldsjakal
Canis aureus, a common jackal that can be found in southwest Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.

golden jubilee golden jubilees n
guldjubilæum
The golden anniversary of a coronation, the 50th anniversary of a monarch's rule.

golden mean /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ golden means n
den gyldne middelvej
A position of balance between excess and deficiency.

golden parachute golden parachutes n
gyldent håndtryk
(idiomatic, business, management) An agreement between a company and an employee, usually an executive, specifying that the employee will receive certain significant benefits if employment is terminated.

golden ratio golden ratios n
gyldne snit det gyldne snit guddommelige forhold
(geometry) The irrational number (approximately 1.618), usually denoted by the Greek letter φ (phi), which is equal to the sum of its own reciprocal and 1, or, equivalently, is the square root of the sum of itself and 1.

golden rule golden rules n
gylden regel
(idiomatic) A fundamental rule or principle.
(ethics) The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ goldeneyes n
hvinand
Any of several seaducks, of the genus Bucephala, having black and white plumage.

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ goldenrods n
gyldenris
A golden-yellow colour, like that of the goldenrod plant.

goldfinch goldfinches n
stillits stillids
Any of several small passerine birds of the finch family

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ goldfish goldfishes n
guldfisk
A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

goldsmith goldsmiths n
guldsmed
A person who makes, repairs or sells things out of gold, especially jewelry.

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ n
golf
(sports) A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

golf ball golf balls n
golfbold
A small, usually white ball that is designed for use in the game of golf.

golf club golf clubs n
golfkølle
In golf, the implement used to hit the golf ball.
golfklub
A club or organization where golf is played.

golf course golf courses n
golfbane
(golf) The land where one plays golf, with tees, fairways, greens and flags in holes.

golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ golfers n
golfer golfspiller
Someone who plays golf.

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ gonads n
gonade
(anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ gondolas gondole n
gondol
A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.
An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car.

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ gongs n
gongong
(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.ə/ gonorrheas n
gonoré
(American spelling) A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

good /ɡʉd/ /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] best better gooder goodest adj
god
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
Effective.
Beneficial; worthwhile.
Favorable.
Having a particularly pleasant taste.
Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
god dygtig
(of people or animals)
Competent or talented.
god fin
Pleasant; enjoyable.
sund god
Healthful.

good /ɡʉd/ /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] goods n
godhed god
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
gode god
(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
god eftermiddag god dag
(rather formal in, _, US, Canada) A greeting or farewell said in the afternoon.

good day phraseologicalUnit
goddag
(dated, formal) A somewhat formal greeting generally used between sunrise and sunset.

good evening interjection
godaften god aften
(generally formal in, _, US, Canada) Used as a greeting in the evening.

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
held og lykke
Used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement; a benediction or valediction.

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ n
held
Desirable or beneficial fortune.

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
godmorgen god morgen
Used as a greeting when meeting someone for the first time in the morning.

good night phraseologicalUnit
godnat
A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.

good things come to those who wait proverb
alt godt kommer til den der venter
A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time.

good-looking /ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ best-looking better-looking more good-looking most good-looking adj
smuk
Physically attractive (of a person).

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
farvel
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ goodbyes n
farvel
An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

goodhearted /ɡʊd.hɑɹ.təd/ /ɡʊd.hɑː.təd/ more goodhearted most goodhearted adj
godhjertet
kind, generous and altruistic

goodheartedness n
godhjertethed
The quality of being goodhearted

goods /ɡʊdz/ v
gods vare
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods station goods stations n
godsbane godsbanegård

goods train goods trains n
godstog
A train used for the transportation of goods.

goods wagon goods wagons n
godsvogn
(UK) A railway wagon for carrying freight.

goods yard goods yards n
godsbane godsbanegård

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ goodwills n
velvilje
A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.

goof /ɡuːf/ goofs n
tumpe
(US, Canada, MTE, informal) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
google
To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.

googolplex /ˈɡuɡɑl-/ /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡɒl-/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ googolplexes numeral
googolplex
The number 10^{10^{100}} or 10^\text{googol}, ten to the power of a googol. [from 1920.]

goosander goosanders n
stor skallesluger
A merganser, Mergus merganser, of the northern hemisphere. They eat fish and are common on lakes and rivers.

goose /ˈɡus/ /ˈɡuːs/ /ˈɡʉs/ /ˈɡʉ͡ws/ geese n
gås
Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.

goose bump goose bumps n
gåsehud
(chiefly, in plural) Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

goose-step goose-steps n
strækmarch
(military, typically, _, pejorative) A style of march in which the legs advance in turn without bending the knee, whether as a low quick march or a rigorous high slow march for ceremonial occasions; the various drills associated with these marches.

goose-step v
gå i strækmarch
(military, typically, _, pejorative) To march with a goose-step.

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ gooseberries n
stikkelsbær
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ gorges n
strube svælg
(archaic) The front aspect of the neck; the outside of the throat.
svælg
(archaic, literary) The inside of the throat; the esophagus, the gullet; (falconry, specifically) the crop or gizzard of a hawk.
kløft slugt
(geography) A deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides, particularly one with a stream running through it; a ravine.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
æde
(intransitive, reflexive) To stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily and in large quantities. [with on]

gorgon /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ gorgons n
gorgon
(Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ gorses n
almindelig tornblad
An evergreen shrub, of the genus Ulex, having thorns, spiny leaves, and yellow flowers.

gory /ˈɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ gorier goriest adj
blodig
Covered with blood; very bloody.

goshawk /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ goshawks n
duehøg
Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ gospels n
evangelium
The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ gossips n
sladder sladrehank
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
sladre bagtale snage
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
småsnakke
(intransitive) To talk idly.

gossiper gossipers n
sladrehank
A person who gossips.

got it v
er du med forstået
Do you understand?
forstået har det modtaget
I understand

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ goths n
goth
(uncountable) A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.
(uncountable, music) A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.
(countable) A person who is part of the goth subculture.

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ goulashes n
gullasch
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] gouts n
gigt
(rare) A disease of wheat and cornstalks, caused by insect larvae.

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
regere beherske styre
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
styre lede
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
bestemme
(transitive) To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
herske
(intransitive) To have or exercise a determining influence.

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡəvɚ(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ governments n
regering stat
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
øvrighed
The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.
styring
(uncountable) The management or control of a system.
regering
The tenure of a head of government; the ministry or administration led by a specified individual.

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ more governmental most governmental adj
regering
Relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ governors n
guvernør
(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country.

governor-general governors-general n
generalguvernør
(UK) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

gown /ɡaʊn/ gowns n
kjole dragt
A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.

goy /ɡɔɪ/ goyem goyim goys n
ikke-jøde
(sometimes, offensive) A non-Jew, a gentile.

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ grades n
karakter
(chiefly, North America, Philippines) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
klasse
(North America, Philippines, education) A level of primary and secondary education.

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ graders n
vejhøvl
A machine used to sort food by size or quality.

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ more gradual most gradual adj
gradvis trinvis
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ graduals n
graduale
(Christianity) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
(Christianity) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ more gradually most gradually adv
gradvis
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ graduates n
akademiker
A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ graffiti n
graffiti
(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

grafting graftings n
podning
(horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.

grafting wax grafting waxes n
podevoks
a composition of rosin, beeswax, tallow, etc., used in binding up the wounds of newly grafted trees.

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ grains n
korn
(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
(countable) A single seed of grass food crops.

gram /ɡɹæm/ grams n
gram
A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ grammars n
grammatik
A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.
(uncountable, linguistics) The study of the internal structure of words (morphology) and the use of words in the construction of phrases and sentences (syntax).
A book describing the rules of grammar of a language.
(computing theory) A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ grammarians n
grammatiker
A person who studies grammar.

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ more grammatical most grammatical adj
grammatikalsk grammatisk
Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.
Of or pertaining to grammar.

grammatical case grammatical cases n
fald kasus
(grammar) A mode of inflection of a word dependent on its use, especially the syntactic function in a phrase.

grammatical mood grammatical moods n
modus
(grammar) A type of the relationship of a verb with reality and intent.

gramps gramps n
bessefar
(colloquial, humorous) Grandpa, grandfather.
(by extension, derogatory) Old man.

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ granaries granarys n
lade
(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.
kornkammer
(figuratively) A fertile, grain-growing region.

grand duchess grand duchesses n
storfyrstinde storhertuginde
The wife or widow of a grand duke.
storfyrstinde
A daughter or granddaughter of a sovereign (czar or later emperor) of the Russian Empire or a pretender to the throne thereof.

grand duchy grand duchies n
storhertugdømme storfyrstendømme
The territory owned, ruled, or reigned over by a grand duke or grand duchess; contrast grand dukedom.

grand duke grand dukes n
storfyrste storhertug
Ruler or monarch of a grand duchy.
Son, daughter, or grandchild of a czar (emperor) of the Russian Empire. (A more literal translation of the Russian is grand prince.)

grand piano grand pianos n
flygel
(musical instruments) A large piano in which the strings are strung horizontally in a heavy frame shaped like a harp

grand prince grand princes n
storfyrste
An unusual ruler's title, sometimes incorrectly rendered as grand duke, mainly used in Lithuania and some parts of Russia (Muscovy would ultimately unite most Russian principalities and rise to imperial rank) and the Holy Roman Empire.

grandchild grandchildren n
barnebarn
A child of someone's child.

granddaughter granddaughters n
datterdatter sønnedatter
The daughter of someone's child.

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] grandfathers n
bedstefar bedstefader
A father of someone's parent. [from 15th c.]
(computing) The archived older version of a file that immediately preceded the father file.
forfader
(by extension) A male forefather.

grandfather clock grandfather clocks n
bornholmerur diernæsklokke standur
A longcase clock.

grandiose /ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ more grandiose most grandiose adj
flot grandios opsigtsvækkende storladen storslået svulstig
Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ grandmothers n
bedstemor bedste
A mother of someone's parent.

grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ grandpas n
bedstefar bessefar
(informal) grandfather

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ grandsons n
dattersøn sønnesøn barnebarn
A son of one's child.

granite /ˈɡɹæn.aɪt/ /ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/ granites n
granit
(rock) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

granny knot granny knots n
kællingeknude
A knot similar to the reef knot but crossed the opposite way.

grantedly more grantedly most grantedly adv
ganske vist
as is acknowledged to be true; by general admission

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ grapes n
vindrue drue
(countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.
(countable) Any of various fruits or plants with varying resemblances to those of genus Vitis but belonging to other genera; their edibility varies.

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ grapefruit grapefruits n
grapefrugt grape
The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

grapeseed oil grapeseed oils n
vindruekerneolie
A light, relatively bland vegetable oil, extracted from the seeds of the grape; used for salad dressings etc.

grapevine grapevine grapevines n
vinstok
The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ graphs n
graf
(mathematics) A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R. See also w:Graph of a function on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
(graph theory) A set of vertices (or nodes) connected together by edges; (formally) an ordered pair of sets (V,E), where the elements of V are called vertices or nodes and E is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of V. See also w:Graph (discrete mathematics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

graph theory graph theories n
grafteori
(uncountable, mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties of graphs (networks of vertices and edges).

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ graphenes n
grafen
(inorganic chemistry) An arbitrarily large-scale, one-atom-thick layer of graphite, an allotrope of carbon, that has remarkable electric characteristics.

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ more graphic most graphic adj
grafisk
Drawn, pictorial.

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ graphics n
grafik
(mostly in plural) A computer-generated image as viewed on a screen forming part of a game or a film etc.

graphic designer graphic designers n
grafiker grafisk designer
An artist who creates images for a specific purpose, such as advertising or web design.

graphical user interface graphical user interfaces n
grafisk brugerflade
(computing) A type of user interface which allows people to interact with a computer through a metaphor of direct manipulation of graphical images and widgets in addition to text.

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
grafik
The graphic arts.
(computing) The pictorial representation and manipulation of data; the process by which a computer displays data.

graphics card graphics cards n
grafikkort skærmkort
(computing) A circuit board that generates and controls the visual display on a computer screen.

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ graphites n
grafit
An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

grasp /ɡɹasp/ /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
gribe
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
begribe fatte
To understand.
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] grasses n
græs
(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
(uncountable, slang) Marijuana.
græsplæne plæne
(uncountable) A lawn.
stikker
(countable, Britain, slang) An informer, police informer; one who betrays a group (of criminals, etc) to the authorities.

grass roots n
græsrødder
(politics) People and society at the local (most basic) level rather than at the national centre of political activity.

grass snake grass snakes n
snog
A nonvenomous snake of species Natrix natrix, native to Europe, with a yellow collar.

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ grass widows n
græsenke
A married woman whose spouse is away. [from 19th c.]

grass widower grass widowers n
græsenkemand
A married man whose spouse is away. [from 19th c.]

grassfire grassfires n
græsbrand
A fire burning over grass or grassland.

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ grasshoppers n
græshoppe
A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

grassland grasslands n
græsland
An area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation.

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ v
gnide
rive
(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ gratefuller gratefullest more grateful most grateful adj
taknemmelig taknemlig
Appreciative; thankful.
(obsolete, or, archaic) Pleasing, welcome.

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ graters n
rivejern
a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

gratin /ɡɹəˈtæn/ gratins n
gratin
The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ gratitudes n
taknemmelighed
The state of being grateful.

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ more gratuitous most gratuitous adj
unødvendig
Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ /ɡɹɑːv/ graver gravest adj
alvorlig
Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
dunkel
Low in pitch, tone etc. [from 17th c.]
frygtindgydende
Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ /ɡɹɑːv/ graves n
grav
(narrowly) An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ /ɡɹɑːv/ v
gravere
(intransitive, obsolete) To carve or cut, as letters or figures, on some hard substance; to engrave.
skulptere
(transitive, obsolete) To carve out or give shape to, by cutting with a chisel; to sculpture.
etse
(intransitive, obsolete) To impress deeply (on the mind); to fix indelibly.

grave goods n
gravgave gravgods
(archaeology) The artefacts (jewellery, animals, slaves, etc) buried with a dead person in a grave or tomb.

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ gravediggers n
graver
A person employed to dig graves.

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ gravels n
grus ral
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ graverobbers n
gravrøver
One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ graveyards n
kirkegård gravplads
A tract of land in which the dead are buried.
kirkegård
(figuratively, by extension) A final storage place for collections of things that are no longer useful or useable.

gravitational field gravitational fields n
tyngdefelt
(physics) the field produced by the gravitational force of mass

gravitational force gravitational forces n
tiltrækningskraft gravitationskraft
(physics) A very long-range, but relatively weak fundamental force of attraction that acts between all particles that have mass; believed to be mediated by gravitons.

gravitational singularity gravitational singularities n
gravitationel singularitet
(physics) A location where the quantities that are used to measure the gravitational field become infinite in a way that does not depend on the coordinate system.

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ gravitational waves n
gravitationsbølge
(relativity) A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ gravities n
gravitation tyngdekraft
(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.
alvorlighed
(physics) A law or laws of gravitation: any theory which attempts to account for the phenomena of weight and/or the mutual attraction of massive objects (Aristotelian gravity, Newtonian gravity).

gravlax /ˈɡɹavˌlaks/ /ˈɡɹɑvˌlɑks/ n
gravad laks
Salmon dry-cured in salt, seasoned with dill and sugar, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer.

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ gravies n
sovs
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grayer grayest more gray most gray adj
grå
Of a colour between black and white.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grays n
grå
An achromatic colour between black and white.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
gråne
To cause to become gray.

grease gun grease guns n
fedtpistol
A levered device for forcing grease into machinery.

greased lightning n
smurt lyn
Something incredibly fast (now mainly used in comparison: like or faster than greased lightning).

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] greater greatest adj
fed

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] interjection
fedt nice super
Expression of gladness and content about something.
A sarcastic inversion thereof.

great black-backed gull great black-backed gulls n
svartbag
A large European and American gull, Larus marinus.

great crested grebe great crested grebes n
toppet lappedykker
A freshwater bird of Europe and Asia, Podiceps cristatus.

great egret great egrets n
sølvhejre
A large, white egret, Ardea alba, found around the world.

great northern diver great northern divers n
islom
(UK, Ireland) A large member of the diver family, Gavia immer, commonly breeding in North America, where it is known as the as common loon.

great power great powers n
stormagt
(international relations) A state that has the ability to exert its influence on a global scale.

great reed warbler great reed warblers n
drosselrørsanger
Acrocephalus arundinaceus, an Old World warbler.

great snipe great snipes n
tredækker dobbeltbekkasin
A medium-small wading bird (Gallinago media).

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkəɹ/ great spotted woodpeckers n
stor flagspætte
A species of woodpecker, Dendrocopos major.

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ great tits n
musvit
A bird in the Paridae family, Parus major.

great- prefix
tip-
With familial designations, used to denote a removal of one generation

great-circle arc great-circle arcs n
storcirkelbue
(geometry) a segment of a great circle

great-grandchild great-grandchildren n
oldebarn
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild.

great-grandfather great-grandfathers n
oldefar oldefader
The father of one's grandparent.

great-grandmother great-grandmothers n
oldemoder oldemor
The mother of one's grandparent.

great-great-grandchild great-great-grandchildren n
tipoldebarn
A child of a great-grandchild, a grandchild of a grandchild and a great-grandchild of a child.

great-great-grandfather great-great-grandfathers n
tipoldefader tipoldefar
The father of someone's great-grandparent.

great-great-grandmother great-great-grandmothers n
tipoldemoder tipoldemor
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent.

greater /ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪ.tɚ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ.ɾɚ] adj
Stor-
(usually, capitalized) Including the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement).

greater argentine greater argentines n
almindelig guldlaks
A northern Atlantic fish, herring-smelt (Argentina silus, syn. Salmo silus)

greater flamingo greater flamingoes greater flamingos n
stor flamingo

greater scaup greater scaups n
bjergand
A scaup of the species Aythya marila, a bluebill.

greater spotted eagle greater spotted eagles n
stor skrigeørn
Clanga clanga, a medium-sized migratory raptor native to Asia, north-eastern Africa and eastern Europe.

greater white-fronted goose greater white-fronted geese n
blisgås
Anser albifrons

greater yellowlegs greater yellowlegs n
stor gulben
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs, Tringa melanoleuca.

greatest common divisor greatest common divisors n
største fælles divisor
(arithmetic, number theory) The largest positive integer (respectively polynomial, element of a given ring) that is a divisor of each of a given set of integers (respectively polynomials, elements of a given ring).

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ greatnesses n
storhed
The state, condition, or quality of being great

greaves /ɡɹivz/ n
fedtegrever
The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ grebes n
lappedykker
Any of several waterbirds in the cosmopolitan family Podicipedidae. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ greedier greediest adj
grådig
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greener greenest adj
grøn
Unripe, said of certain fruits that change color when they ripen.
(figurative) Inexperienced.
(figurative) Environmentally friendly.
(particle physics) Having a color charge of green.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greens n
grøn
The colour of grass and leaves; a primary additive colour midway between yellow and cyan which is evoked by light between roughly roughly 495–570 nm.
(politics, sometimes capitalised) A member of a green party; an environmentalist.

green card green cards n
green card
(US) A US work permit, officially known as United States Permanent Resident Card.

green line green lines n
grøn linje
A demarcation line, such as that separating Israeli and Palestinian or other Arab territories according to a 1949 armistice, or that separating the Republic of Cyprus from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

green pepper green peppers n
grøn peberfrugt
The green, unripe, form of the sweet bell pepper. Popular in cooking, especially Italian cuisine. The unripe bell pepper is green and generally changes to other colors as it matures, cultivars exist for red, orange, yellow and other shades.
grøn peber madagaskarpeber
A green variety of dried peppercorn, made from the unripe berries by treating them in a manner that retains the green colour.

green sandpiper green sandpipers n
svaleklire
Tringa ochropus, a small wading bird.

green tea green teas n
grøn te
Leaves of the tea plant which are treated with steam or roasted to denature the enzymes that cause the leaves to darken and change taste. (Without this step they would become oolong tea or black tea).
A beverage brewed from green tea leaves.

green thumb green thumbs n
grønne fingre
(US, idiomatic) A natural skill for gardening.

green wave green waves n
grøn bølge
A purposefully designed timing of a series of traffic lights to produce a green light for cars travelling at the correct speed as they arrive at the lights.

green with envy adj
grøn af misundelse
(idiomatic) Consumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ green woodpeckers n
grønspætte
Any of species Picus viridis of European woodpeckers.

greenfinch /ˈɡɹin.fɪnt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹiːn.fɪnt͡ʃ/ greenfinches n
grønirisk
European greenfinch, a common Old World finch (Chloris chloris, syn. Carduelis chloris), mainly green with yellow in the wings and tail.

greenhorn greenhorns n
grønskolling
(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer.

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnhaʊs/ /ˈɡɹːnˌ(h)aʊs/ greenhouses n
drivhus
A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

greenhouse effect greenhouse effects n
drivhuseffekt
(climatology, climate change) The process by which a planet is heated by solar radiation which is retained by its atmosphere.

greenhouse gas /ˌɡɹiːnhaʊs ˈɡæs/ /ˌɡɹːnˌ(h)aʊs ˈɡæs/ greenhouse gases n
drivhusgas
Any gas (such as carbon dioxide, a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), or methane) that contributes to the greenhouse effect when released into the atmosphere by absorbing infrared radiation emitted by a planet's surface, thus increasing the surface temperature.

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ more greenish most greenish adj
grønlig
Somewhat green in color.

greenish warbler greenish warblers n
lundsanger
Phylloscopus trochiloides, a widespread leaf warbler with a breeding range in northeastern Europe and temperate to subtropical continental Asia.

greenshank greenshanks n
hvidklire
A wading bird, Tringa nebularia, that has long greenish legs and is native to Eurasia.

greensward /ˈɡɹiːnswɔːd/ greenswards n
grønsvær
A tract of land that is green with grass.

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ greenwashes n
grønvaskning
A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ v
grønvaske
(transitive, intransitive) To disseminate such information about (something). Most often used to tout technologies, products, or ways of doing things that seem environmentally friendly but are actually not.

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
hilse
(transitive) To arrive at or reach, or meet.
(transitive) To accost; to address.

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ greetings n
hilsen
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɚ.i.əs/ more gregarious most gregarious adj
selskabelig
(of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ grenades n
granat
A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.

grenade launcher grenade launchers n
granatkaster
A weapon that shoots grenades from a device.

grey area grey areas n
gråzone gråt område
(idiomatic) An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories, where the border between the two is fuzzy or ill-defined.

grey crested tit grey crested tits n
gråstrubet topmejse
Lophophanes dichrous, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

grey crowned crane grey crowned cranes n
grå kronetrane
Balearica regulorum, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ grey herons n
fiskehejre
Ardea cinerea, an Old World wading bird of the heron family.

grey partridge grey partridges n
agerhøne
A game bird in the pheasant family, Perdix perdix.

grey seal grey seals n
gråsæl
A seal species (Halichoerus grypus).

grey-haired adj
gråhåret
Having grey hair.

grey-headed chickadee grey-headed chickadees n
lapmejse
Poecile cinctus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

grey-tailed tattler grey-tailed tattlers n
sibirisk gråklire
A species of shorebird, Tringa brevipes, of east Asia, Australasia, and Beringia.

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ greylag geese n
grågås
Anser anser, a goose that breads in northern Eurasia and winters in semitropical Asia.

grid /ɡɹɪd/ grids n
gitter
A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.

grief /ɡɹiːf/ griefs grieves n
sorg
Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ griffins n
grif
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ griffon vultures n
gåsegrib
A large Old World vulture, Gyps fulvus, native to mountainous areas from Iberia to Burma.

grift /ɡɹɪft/ v
svindle
(transitive, US, slang) To obtain illegally, as by con game. [from early 20th c.]

grill /ɡɹɪl/ grills grillz n
rist
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

grim /ɡɹɪm/ grimmer grimmest adj
dyster
Ghastly or sinister.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ grimaces n
grimasse
A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
grimassere
(intransitive) To make grimaces; to distort one's face; to make faces.

grin /ɡɹɪn/ grins n
grin
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
grine
(intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

grin and bear it v
gøre gode miner til slet spil
To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour.

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
male raspe kværne rive
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
raspe skrabe
(metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
nedtrykke
(transitive) To oppress, hold down or weaken.
vrikke på hofterne
(slang, intransitive) To rotate the hips erotically.
fråde kaste i sig
(slang, Hawaii) To eat.

grip /ɡɹɪp/ grips n
greb
A handle or other place to grip.

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ grislier grisliest adj
grusom
Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ gristles n
brusk
Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ groans n
støn

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
stønne
To make a groan.

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹɔːt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ groats n
gryn
(chiefly, in the plural) Hulled grain, chiefly hulled oats.

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ grocers n
købmand
A person who retails groceries (foodstuffs and household items) from a grocery.

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ groceries n
brugs dagligvarebutik dagligvareforretning
A shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

grocery cart grocery carts n
indkøbsvogn kundevogn

grocery list grocery lists n
indkøbsliste
A written or mental list of grocery items one intends to purchase at a supermarket or similar business.

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ groins n
lyske skridt
The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

grook grooks n
gruk
A brief, aphoristic poem, often containing irony or paradox.

groom /ɡɹuːm/ grooms n
staldkarl
A person who looks after horses.

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
pleje strigle
(transitive) To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ grosser grossest more gross most gross adj
brutto
(of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ gross grosses n
bruttopris brutto
The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.

gross domestic product gross domestic products n
BNI per indbygger
(economics) A measure of the economic production of a particular territory in financial capital terms over a specific time period.

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ grotesquer grotesquest adj
grotesk
Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ grottoes grottos n
grotte
A small cave.
An artificial cavern-like retreat.
A local organization of cavers that typically organizes trips to caves and provides information and training for caving; a caving club.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ grounds n
grund jord
The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.

ground beef ground beefs n
hakkekød
(North America) Beef that has been finely chopped; minced beef.

ground beetle ground beetles n
løbebille
Any of a large cosmopolitan family of beetles, Carabidae.

ground cover ground covers n
bunddække
Something, particularly plants, which overlays an area of land. May refer to plants specifically grown to prevent erosion of an area.

ground elder ground elders n
skvalderkål
A perennial plant in the carrot family Apiaceae, native to Eurasia; Aegopodium podagraria.

ground floor ground floors n
stueetage
The floor of a building closest to ground level.

ground ivy ground ivies n
korsknap
Glechoma hederacea, an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae.

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ more groundbreaking most groundbreaking adj
banebrydende
Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

group /ɡɹuːp/ groups n
gruppe
A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
A (usually small) group of people who perform music together.
(sports) A set of teams playing each other in the same division, while not during the same period playing any teams that belong to other sets in the division.

group marriage group marriages n
gruppeægteskab
A form of polygynous, polyandrous marriage in which more than one man and more than one woman form a family unit.

group sex n
gruppesex
The practice of having sex with multiple partners at the same time.

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ groves n
lund
A small forest with minimal undergrowth.

grovel v
kravle krybe
(intransitive) To crawl.

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
vokse gro udvikle
(intransitive) To appear or sprout.
vokse dyrke avle udvikle
(transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

grow up v
blive voksen vokse op
(intransitive) To mature and become an adult.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To stop acting as or like a child (often used as an imperative interjection).

growing pains n
vokseværk
generalized pains in the limbs or joints of children or adolescents (from many causes)

grown-up more grown-up most grown-up adj
voksen
Adult, physically mature.

grown-up point grown-up points n
voksenpoint
A notional point awarded (to younger persons) for instances of individual behaviour that characterizes life as an adult.

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ growths n
vækst
An increase in size, number, value, or strength.
(biology) Something that grows or has grown.
(pathology) An abnormal mass such as a tumor.

growth hormone growth hormones n
væksthormon
(often, in context) The human homologue specifically: human growth hormone.

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ groynes n
høfde
An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ grudges n
nag uvilje
(countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
ikke unde misunde
To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something). [from 16th c.]

grudging /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʌ.d͡ʒiŋ/ more grudging most grudging adj
modvillig modstræbende
Unwilling or with reluctance.

gruel /ɡɹuːl/ /ɡɹʊəl/ /ˈɡɹuːəl/ gruels n
vælling
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ gruesomer gruesomest more gruesome most gruesome adj
makaber uhyggelig
Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ grunts n
fnys
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
grynt
The snorting cry of a pig.
fodtusse
(US, military slang) An infantry soldier.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
fnyse
(intransitive, of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.
grynte
(intransitive, of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛɹənˈtiː/ guarantees n
garanti
Anything that assures a certain outcome.
More specifically, a written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly; a warranty
garant
(colloquial) A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛɹənˈtiː/ v
garantere
To give an assurance that something will be done right.
garantere kautionere
To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation.
garantere sikre
To make something certain.

guarantor /ˈɡæɹəntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ guarantors n
garant kautionist
A person or company that provides a guarantee.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ guards n
vagt livvagt
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
afskærmning skærm
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
bevogte holde vagt
(transitive) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

guard dog guard dogs n
vagthund
A dog used to protect a property or its owner.

guard post guard posts n
vagtpost

guardhouse guardhouses n
vagthus
A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

guardian angel guardian angels n
skytsengel
(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts.
(figuratively) A person who benevolently watches over another.

guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ guavas n
guava guavabær
A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.
Its yellowish tropical fruit, 1¼ to 2 inches, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies. The meat can be yellowish to pale green or pink in color, depending on the variety.

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹiə/ /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ /ˌɡeɪˈɹiə/ guerrillas n
guerilla
A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.

guess /ɡɛs/ guesses n
gæt
A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

guest /ɡɛst/ guests n
gæst
A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
A patron or customer in a hotel etc.
An invited visitor or performer to an institution or to a broadcast.

guest /ɡɛst/ v
gæste
(intransitive) To appear as a guest, especially on a broadcast.
(intransitive) As a musician: to play as a guest, providing an instrument that a band/orchestra does not normally have in its line up (for instance, percussion in a string band).

guest book guest books n
gæstebog
a type of ledger in which visitors to a particular establishment, such as a bed and breakfast or a museum, may leave comments about the establishment.
(Internet) a feature of a website performing a similar function to a physical guest book

guest ranch guest ranches n
gæsteranch
A type of ranch oriented towards visitors or tourism.

guest worker guest workers n
gæstearbejder fremmedarbejder migrantarbejder
A person with temporary permission to work in another country.

guide /ɡaɪd/ guides n
guide
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
guide vejledning
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
vejviser
A sign that guides people; guidepost.

guide book guide books n
rejsebog rejsebrochure rejseguide
A book that provides guidance, but especially one designed for travellers which provides local tourist information about a particular country or area.

guide dog guide dogs n
førerhund
A dog that is trained to be of assistance to a vision-impaired or hearing-impaired person and is thus able to guide them.

guideline guidelines n
retningslinje
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

guild /ɡɪld/ guilds n
lav
A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.

guilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ guilders n
gylden
The current currency unit in the islands in the former Netherlands Antilles, divided into 100 cents.

guillemot /ˈɡɪ.lə.mɑt/ /ˈɡɪ.lɪ.mɒt/ guillemots n
lomvi lomvie
Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ guillotines n
guillotine
(historical, also, figuratively) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.

guillotining guillotinings n
guillotinering
an execution by guillotine.

guilt /ɡɪlt/ guilts n
skyld
Responsibility for wrongdoing.

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ guiltier guiltiest more guilty most guilty adj
skyldig
Responsible for a dishonest act.
(legal) Judged to have committed a crime.

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ guinea fowl guinea fowls n
perlehøne
Any of several African birds of the family Numididae (6 species) resembling partridges.

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ guinea pigs n
marsvin
A rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.
forsøgskanin
(figuratively) A living experimental subject.

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ guitars n
guitar
(musical instrument) A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

guitarist guitarists n
guitarist
Someone who plays a guitar.

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ gulags n
gulaglejr gulag
(historical) Also GULAG: the system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s).

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ adj
rød
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour red.

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ n
rød
(tincture) Red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines.

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ gulfs n
bugt golf
(geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

gull /ˈɡʌl/ gulls n
måge
A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.

gull-billed tern gull-billed terns n
Sandterne
A medium-sized tern, Gelochelidon nilotica, family Laridae, with a thick stout black bill, found in marshy and coastal habitats throughout the temperate and tropic zones worldwide.

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ gullets n
spiserør
The throat or esophagus.

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ more gullible most gullible adj
enfoldig godtroende naiv
Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

gum /ɡʌm/ gums n
tandkød gumme
(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.
gummi
(mostly, uncountable) Any of various viscous or sticky substances that are exuded by certain plants.
gummi syntetgummi
(mostly, uncountable) Any viscous or sticky substance resembling those that are exuded by certain plants.
tyggegummi
(countable) A single piece of chewing gum.

gum arabic gums arabic n
gummi arabikum
An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.

gummy bear gummy bears n
vingummibamse
A confectionery made of gelatin in the miniature shape of a toy bear

gun /ɡʊn/ /ɡʌn/ guns n
haubits skyts
gevær bøsse
A less portable, long firearm that fires bullets or projectiles; a rifle, either manual, automatic or semi-automatic; a flintlock, musket or shotgun.
kanon
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity.
pistol revolver håndvåben
A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

gun carriage gun carriages n
affutage
A metal or wooden frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation.

gun down v
skyde
(transitive) To kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.

gunboat gunboats n
kanonbåd
(nautical) Any of the various types of small armed vessels.

gunboat diplomacy gunboat diplomacies n
kanonbådsdiplomati
(idiomatic) The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.

gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ gunfires n
geværild
Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ gunpowders n
krudt
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

gunslinger gunslingers n
revolvermand
(historical) A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.

gurney gurneys n
båre bårevogn
(US) A stretcher having wheeled legs.

gut /ɡʊt/ /ɡʌt/ v
gælle
(transitive) To eviscerate.

gut feeling gut feelings n
mavefornemmelse
(idiomatic) An instinct or intuition; an immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale.

gutter /ˈɡat.ə/ /ˈɡaɾ.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌɾ.ɚ/ gutters n
kanal
A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
grøft
A ditch along the side of a road.
tagrende
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
spalteafstand
(typography) A space between printed columns of text.

gym /d͡ʒɪm/ gyms n
fitnesscenter træningscenter
(weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.

gymnasial adj
gymnasial
Of or pertaining to an academic gymnasium.

gymnasiast gymnasiasts n
gymnasieelev
One who attends the kind of school called a gymnasium.

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ gymnasia gymnasiums n
gymnasium
A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university; grammar school, prep school

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gymnastik
A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

gynaecologist /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ gynaecologists n
gynækolog
(Australia, British spelling, Commonwealth) (Canadian spelling, also common) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ gynecologies n
gynækologi
The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ gypsa gypsums n
gips
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ gypsies n
sigøjner
(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝˌfælkən/ gyrfalcons n
jagtfalk
Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.

gyroscope gyroscopes n
gyroskop
An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

ha /hɑː/ [ha(ː)] interjection
ha
A representation of laughter.

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ habits n
vane
An action performed on a regular basis.
An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ [ˈhæbɪtæʔ] habitats n
habitat levested udbredelsesområde
A place in which a person lives.

habitual /-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃwəl/ /həˈbɪ.tʃʊ.əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃ(w)əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃʊ.əl/ more habitual most habitual adj
vanemæssig
Of a person or thing: engaging in some behaviour as a habit or regularly.

hack /hæk/ v
hacke
(transitive, slang, computing, by extension) To gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).

hackberry hackberries n
nældetræ
The fruit of these plants.
(uncountable) The wood of these plants.

hacker /hækə/ /hækəɹ/ hackers n
hacker
(computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.

hackle /ˈhækəl/ hackles n
hegle
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]

hackle /ˈhækəl/ v
hegle
To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning. [from 17th c.]

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ more hackneyed most hackneyed adj
forslidt fortærsket klichéagtig
Repeated too often.

haddock /ˈhædək/ haddock haddocks n
kuller
A marine fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
hæmatologi
(medicine) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.

haemo- /ˌhiːməʊ/ prefix
hæmo-
Pertaining to blood.

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ haemophilias n
blødersyge
(British spelling, pathology) Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ n
hæmorider hæmorroider
A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnium
A chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.

hagfish hagfish hagfishes n
slimål
Any of several primitive eellike fish, of the family Myxinidae, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth, and sometimes used as food or for eelskin leather.

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ haggises n
haggis
A traditional Scottish dish made from minced sheep offal with oatmeal and spices, etc., originally boiled in the stomach of a sheep but now often in an artificial casing, and usually served with neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes) and accompanied with whisky.

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
prutte købslå
(intransitive) To argue for a better deal, especially over prices with a seller.

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ hagiographies n
hagiografi
(uncountable) The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.
(countable) A biography of a saint.

haha interjection
ha ha ha hæhæ

haiku /haɪˈku/ /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ haiku haikus n
haiku
A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] hails n
hagl
(meteorology, uncountable) Balls or pieces of ice falling as precipitation, often in connection with a thunderstorm.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] v
hil
(transitive) To greet; give salutation to; salute.
(transitive) To name; to designate; to call.

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] hairs n
hår
(countable) A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
(uncountable) The collection or mass of such growths growing from the skin of humans and animals, and forming a covering for a part of the head or for any part or the whole body.

hair conditioner hair conditioners n
balsam hårbalsam
(cosmetics) A type of shampoo product that aims to improve the condition of the hair, especially after washing.

hair of the dog n
reparationsbajer
(idiomatic) An alcoholic drink, particularly when taken the morning after to cure a hangover.

hair salon hair salons n
frisørsalon
The establishment of a beautician or barber.

hairbrush hairbrushes n
hårbørste
A brush used in hair care for brushing, tidying, and detangling hair

hairdresser hairdressers n
frisør
A person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.

hairdryer hairdryers n
føntørrer hårtørrer
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ hairnets n
hårnet
A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.

hairstyle hairstyles n
frisure
The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ hairier hairiest adj
behåret håret
(of a person) Having a lot of hair on the body.
(of a body part other than the head) Having hair growing from it.
lodden
(of an animal) Having a lot of fur.

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ hajjes n
hajj
(Islam) The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; one of the five pillars of Islam.

hake /heɪk/ hake hakes n
kulmule
One of several species of marine gadoid fishes, of the genera Phycis, Merluccius, and allies.

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ adj
halal
(Islam) allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.
(of food) Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.

halberd /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ halberds n
hellebard atgejr
A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ /hɛəf/ adj
halv halvdel
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ /hɛəf/ halves n
halvdel halv
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.

half sister half sisters n
halvsøster
A female sibling sharing a single parent.

half title half titles n
smudstitel
(book printing) A page before the title page in a book, bearing the title but no further details.

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ half-lives n
halveringstid
(physics) The time required for half the nuclei in a sample of an isotope to undergo radioactive decay.

half-moon half-moons n
halvmåne
The moon in its first or last quarter when only half the visible face is illuminated; a quarter moon.
Anything shaped like a crescent, especially the base of a fingernail.

half-open adj
halvåben
partially open; ajar
(mathematics) (referring to an interval on the real line) containing only one of its endpoints

half-timbered /ˌhæf ˈtɪmbɚd/ /ˌhɑːf ˈtɪmbəd/ adj
bindingsværk
(architecture) Of a building: constructed using a load-bearing timber frame with the spaces (panels) between the timbers filled with bricks, stone, or wattle and daub, etc. (the infill), especially if the timber frame is visible on the outside of the building.

half-year half-years n
halvår
The period of time equal to half a year; normally referred to as 6 months, but a half-year is more exactly 182.5 days (without a leap day)

halibut /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ /ˈhɒ.lɪ.bət/ halibut halibuts n
helleflynder
A large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically.

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ halls n
sal
A large meeting room.

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
halleluja
An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.
gudskelov
(by extension) A general expression of gratitude or adoration.

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ hallows n
helgen
(obsolete, outside, set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
hellige helliggøre
(transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ hallucinations n
hallucination
A sensory perception of something that does not exist, often arising from disorder of the nervous system, as in delirium tremens.

hallway hallways n
gang gangareal

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ haloes halos n
halo
A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
glorie
(religion) nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
skrinlægge
(intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently.

haltlose personality disorder n
haltlose personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A ICD-10 personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of selfish, irresponsible and hedonistic behavior.

halyard /ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/ halyards n
fald
(nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ hams n
skinke
(countable) A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.
(uncountable) Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

hamburger /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ hamburgers n
hamburger hamburgerbøf
The patty used in such a sandwich.

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ hamlets n
bygd landsby
A small village or a group of houses.
bygd
(British) A village that does not have its own church.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ hammers n
hammer
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
(anatomy) The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
(music) In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string.
(sports) A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing.
Part of a clock that strikes upon a bell to indicate the hour.
hammer geværhane
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
hamre
To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

hammer and sickle hammers and sickles n
hammer og segl
A depiction of a sickle crossed with a hammer, used as a symbol of communism and the Soviet Union.

hammer thrower hammer throwers n
hammerkaster
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the hammer throw.

hammerhead hammerheads n
hammerhaj
(zoology) Any of various sharks of the genera Sphyrna or Zygaena having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.

hammerhead shark hammerhead sharks n
hammerhaj
Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna having the eyes set on projections (cephalofoils) from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ hammocks n
hængekøje
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ hamsters n
hamster
Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.

hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/ hamstrings n
hase
(anatomy) One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] hands n
hånd
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
(card games) The set of cards held by a player.
An instance of helping.
klase
A limb of certain animals, such as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
viser
An index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
bundt
(tobacco manufacturing) A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
håndfuld
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
side hånd
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
evne håndlag
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
matros
(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
håndskrift
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
underskrift
A person's autograph or signature.
klapsalve
Applause.
håndgreb
(firearms) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.

hand down v
overlevere
To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɚˈneɪd/ /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ hand grenades n
håndgranat
(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy.

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ /ˈhænd ˌsænɪtaɪzɚ/ hand sanitizers n
håndsprit
(mineral) A disinfecting liquid, most often based on ethyl alcohol, used as an alternative to washing the hands with soap and water.

hand truck hand trucks n
sækkevogn
(North America) An L-shaped box-moving handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the base, with a small ledge to set objects on, flat against the floor when the hand-truck is upright. It makes otherwise bulky and heavy objects easier to move.

hand-me-down hand-me-downs n
aflagt stykke tøj
(especially) A piece of clothing or other item which has been outgrown by an older sibling and passed down to a younger one.

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ handbags n
håndtaske
(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]

handball handballs n
håndbold
(uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.

handball player handball players n
håndboldspiller
A person who plays handball, especially professionally.

handbook handbooks n
håndbog
A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size, but archetypally one to be kept readily at hand.

handbrake handbrakes n
håndbremse
(mechanical engineering, automotive, railroading) The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever or foot-operated toggle lever in a motorcar or the hand-operated crank on a railcar, which is used to set and release such a brake.

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ handcuffs n
håndjern
(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

handcuff knot handcuff knots n
slagterstik
A knot tied in the bight, having two adjustable loops in opposing directions, able to be tightened around hands or feet.

handcuffs n
håndjern
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

handfast handfasts n
håndfæstning
(obsolete) A contract, agreement, covenant; specifically betrothal, espousal.

handful /ˈhæn(d)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ handfuls handsful n
håndfuld
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
A small number, usually approximately five.
håndsbred
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.

handgun handguns n
håndskydevåben pistol
A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.

handicap /ˈhændikæp/ handicaps n
handikap
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ handkerchiefs handkerchieves n
lommetørklæde
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ handles n
håndtag
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
klinke
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ handlebars n
cykelstyr styr
(mostly, in the plural) The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.

handrail handrails n
gelænder
A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

hands up interjection
hænderne op!
(idiomatic) Surrender (by raising your hands)!

handset /ˈhæn(d)sɛt/ handsets n
telefonrør
The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

handshake handshakes n
håndtryk
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

handsoap handsoaps n
håndsæbe
A (bar or liquid) soap for the hands.

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ handsomer handsomest more handsome most handsome adj
smuk flot
Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ handstands n
håndstand
A movement or position in which a person is upside down, supported by their arms with their hands on the ground.

handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ handwritings n
håndskrift
The characteristic writing of a particular person.

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ handymen n
altmuligmand
(informal) A person who does small tasks and odd jobs

hang /hæŋ/ v
hænge
(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
(intransitive, legal) To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.
(transitive, chess) To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ hangars n
hangar
A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

hanger /ˈhæŋ.ə/ /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ [ˈheɪŋ.ɚ] hangers n
bøjle
One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

hanger steak hanger steaks n
nyretapper
A cut of beef steak from the diaphragm of a steer or heifer.

hanging indentation hanging indentations n
hængende indrykning

hangman hangmen n
bøddel
(countable) An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] hangnails n
neglerod
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ hangovers n
tømmermænd
Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.
levn
(figurative) An unpleasant relic left from prior events.

hapless /ˈhæpləs/ /ˈhæplɪs/ more hapless most hapless adj
ulykkelig
Very unlucky; ill-fated.

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
ske hænde indtræffe forefalde
(transitive, archaic) To happen to; to befall.

happily ever after adv
og de levede lykkeligt til deres dages ende
(idiomatic, often preceded by "they lived") Happily until death; used in a formulaic ending for fairy tales.

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ happinesses n
lykke glæde
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.

happy /ˈhæpi/ happier happiest more happy most happy adj
lykkelig glad
Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
heldig lykkelig
Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; favored by fortune or luck; fortunate, lucky, propitious.

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
Glædelig Påske glædelig påske
An expression used during Easter to wish someone a happy time.

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
godt nytår
A wish said around the start of a new year to wish someone well for the New Year (holiday) or for the (entire) new year.

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ interjection
tillykke med fødselsdagen tillykke
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ harassments n
chikane
Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.
Deliberate pestering or intimidation.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ harbingers n
forvarsel varsel
A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbəɹ/ /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ harbors n
rede
(countable) Any place of shelter.
havn
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbəɹ/ /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
gemme huse skjule
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
rumme
(transitive) To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

harbormaster harbormasters n
havnechef havnefoged havnekaptajn havnemester
(US, nautical) An official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port.

harbour porpoise harbour porpoises n
almindeligt marsvin marsvin
A porpoise, Phocoena phocoena, that inhabits coastal areas and river estuaries.

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ harder hardest more hard most hard adj
hård
Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
vanskelig
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.

hard candy hard candies n
bolsje
(US) A candy prepared from one or more syrups boiled to a temperature of 160°C (320°F), thereafter becoming stiff and brittle at room temperature.

hard disk hard disks n
harddisk
(computer hardware) The unit itself, and all the disks within it.

hard drive hard drives n
harddisk
(computing, computer hardware) An electromechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage with one or more rigid, rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.

hard hat hard hats n
beskyttelseshjelm sikkerhedshjelm
A helmet, usually made from rigid plastic, used on construction sites to protect the head from falling objects.

hard nut to crack hard nuts to crack n
en hård nød at knække
(idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.

hard of hearing more hard of hearing most hard of hearing adj
tunghør
(idiomatic) Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.

hard water hard waters n
hårdt vand
(chemistry) Water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it difficult to lather with soap.

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ hardlier hardliest more hardly most hardly adv
knap
(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
isenkram
Fixtures, equipment, tools and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
udstyr
(informal) Equipment.
Metal implements.
hardware isenkram
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.
hardware maskinel
(technology) Electronic equipment.
skydevåben
(slang) A firearm.

hardware store hardware stores n
byggemarked
A shop that sells tools, fasteners, and similar objects known collectively as hardware, as well as related sundries used in construction and repair.

hardworking more hardworking most hardworking adj
arbejdsom flittig hårdtarbejdende
Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

hardy /ˈhɑɹdi/ /ˈhɑːdi/ hardier hardiest adj
hårdfør modstandsdygtig stovt
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ hares n
hare
(uncountable) The meat from this animal.

harebell harebells n
blåklokke
A perennial flowering plant, Campanula rotundifolia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, with blue, bell-like flowers.

harelip harelips n
hareskår
(teratology) A congenital malformation of the upper lip, reminiscent of the mouth of a hare.

harem /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ harems n
harem
The private section of an Arab household, traditionally forbidden to male strangers. [1841]
A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household.

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ harlequins n
harlekin
A pantomime fool, typically dressed in colorful checkered clothes.

harlequin duck harlequin ducks n
strømand
A North American wild duck, Histrionicus histrionicus.

harlequinade /hɑːləkwɪˈneɪd/ harlequinades n
harlekinade
A pantomime-like comedy featuring the harlequin or clown.

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ harlots n
skøge
(obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ harms n
skade
Physical injury; hurt; damage.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
skade
To damage, hurt, or injure something, usually an inanimate object.

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ harmfuller harmfullest more harmful most harmful adj
skadelig
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage; injurious.

harmonica /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ harmonicas n
mundharmonika mundharpe
A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note.

harness /ˈhaː.nəs/ /ˈhɑɹ.nəs/ /ˈhɑː.nəs/ harnesses n
seletøj
(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ harps n
harpe
(music, colloquial) Any musical instrument.

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ harpoons n
harpun
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ harpsichords n
cembalo
(musical instruments) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.

harpsichordist harpsichordists n
cembalist
One who plays the harpsichord.

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ harpies n
harpy
(mythological creature) A mythological creature generally depicted as a bird-of-prey with the head of a maiden, a face pale with hunger and long claws on her hands personifying the destructive power of storm winds.
furie
(derogatory) A shrewish woman.

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ harquebuses harquebusses n
arkebuse
An obsolete matchlock firearm.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ harrows n
harve
A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.

harsh /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ harsher harshest more harsh most harsh adj
grov ru
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
grov
Severe or cruel.

hartshorn salt hartshorn salts n
hjortetaksalt hjortetakssalt
(baking) A leavening agent consisting of ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbamate.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ harvests n
høst
The yield of harvesting, i.e., the gathered crops or fruits.
The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain.
høst udbytte
(by extension) The product or result of any exertion or course of action; reward or consequences.
høstfest
(paganism) A modern pagan ceremony held on or around the autumn equinox, which is in the harvesting season.

harvest mouse harvest mice n
dværgmus
Micromys minutus, a species of the sub-family Murinae (Old World rats and mice).

harvestman harvestmen n
mejer
An order of terrestrial, non-venomous arachnids with often very long legs: Opiliones.

hash /ˈhæʃ/ hashes n
hash
(slang) Hashish, a drug derived from the cannabis plant.
firkant havelåge nummertegn hashtag
(typography) The # symbol (octothorpe, pound).

hash /ˈhæʃ/ v
hakke
(transitive) To chop into small pieces, to make into a hash.

hash brown hash browns n
hash brown
A fried patty made from finely-diced bits of potato.

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ hashishes n
hashish hash
The leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ hashtags n
hashtag
(Internet) A metadata tag, signaled by a preceding hash sign (#), used to label content. [from 2007]

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassium
An artificially-produced transuranic chemical element (symbol Hs) with atomic number 108.

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ hassles n
besvær bøvl mas
Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
skænderi slagsmål
A fight or argument.

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ v
chikanere genere plage
(transitive) To trouble, to bother, to annoy.

haste /heɪst/ hastes n
hast
Speed; swiftness; dispatch.

haste makes waste proverb
hastværk er lastværk
Being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes.

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ hastier hastiest adj
forhastet
Acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] hats n
hat
(headwear) A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
kasket
(figuratively) A particular role or capacity that a person might fill.

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ /ˈhætˌtɹɪk/ hat tricks n
hattrick
(by extension, sports) Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins.

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
hade
(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

hate speech n
hadefuld omtale hate speech
Speech that attacks or disparages a person or group of persons on the basis of origin, race, nationality, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ hatefuller hatefullest more hateful most hateful adj
hadefuld
Full of hatred.

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪtɚ/ haters n
hader
One who hates.

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ hatreds n
had
Strong aversion; intense dislike.

hatted adj
hatteklædt
(often, in combination) Wearing a hat; wearing a specified type of hat.

haulm /hɒm/ /hɔːm/ haulms n
halm
(countable) An individual plant stem.

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ /ə/ /əv/ v
have
(transitive) To possess, own.
(auxiliary verb, taking a past participle) Used in forming the perfect aspect.
(transitive) To engage in sexual intercourse with.
have få
(transitive) To be scheduled to attend, undertake or participate in.
(transitive with adjective or adjective-phrase complement) To cause to be.
(dated, outside, Ireland, transitive) To be able to speak (a language).
(transitive) To host someone; to take in as a guest.
få
(transitive) To give birth to.
(transitive with bare infinitive) To cause to, by a command, request or invitation.
(transitive with bare infinitive) To be affected by an occurrence. (Used in supplying a topic that is not a verb argument.)

have a bun in the oven v
have brød i ovnen have en kage i ovnen
(informal, sometimes considered, _, vulgar) To be pregnant; to be expecting a baby.

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
fortsat god dag hav en god dag
(US, Canada, rather formal) . A polite parting during daytime.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have,‎ a,‎ nice,‎ day.

have a seat v
sid ned tag plads
To sit down; to take a seat.

have another think coming v
tro om igen
(idiom) To be deluded, to be mistaken; to need to rethink something one has determined; to need to reconsider one's plans or expectations.

have bats in one's belfry v
have rotter på loftet
(idiomatic, intransitive) To be crazy or eccentric.

have butterflies in one's stomach v
have sommerfugle i maven

have it in for v
have et horn i siden på
(transitive, colloquial) To be very angry with; to have a grudge against; to intend revenge against.

have one's cake and eat it too v
man kan ikke både blæse og have mel i munden
(idiomatic) To benefit by having two things which are mutually incompatible (such as eating a piece of cake and yet still possessing that piece for future use).

have one's way v
få sin vilje
(idiomatic, of a person) To obtain the circumstances one wishes for; to do what one wishes to do, or to have others do what one wishes them to do.

have sex v
dyrke sex ha sex
To engage in any sexual act.

have the foggiest v
det ved jeg da ikke noget om jeg har ingen anelse
(informal, usually with a negative) To know, understand or have a clue.

have the heart v
nænne
(especially, negative) to have the capacity (to do something); to be able to bring oneself to do something, especially something cruel or hardhearted

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
skulle
Must; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation.

haven /ˈheɪvən/ havens n
havn
(slightly, dated) A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
fristed refugium tilflugtssted
(by extension) A peaceful place.

hawfinch hawfinches n
kernebider
A large Eurasian finch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), with a thick bill.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ hawks n
høg
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
(politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. [from 1962]
mørtelbræt
A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
falbyde
(transitive) To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
harke rømme sig
(transitive, intransitive) To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly; to cough heavily, especially causing uvular frication.

hawser hawsers n
trosse
(nautical) A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ hawthorns n
tjørn
Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

hay /heɪ/ hays n
hø
(uncountable) Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.

hay /heɪ/ v
slå hø
To cut grasses or herb plants for use as animal fodder.

hay fever hay fevers n
høfeber
(pathology, immunology) An allergy to the pollen of grass or other plants that causes symptoms similar to those of a cold; pollinosis.

haybale haybales n
høballe
A bale of hay.

hayloft haylofts n
høloft
The upper storey of a barn used for storing hay.

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ haystacks n
høstak
A mound, pile, or stack of stored hay.

haywire /ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/ more haywire most haywire adj
amok
Behaviorally erratic or uncontrollable, especially of a machine or mechanical process.

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ hazels n
hassel
(countable) A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

hazel grouse hazel grouses n
hjerpe jærpe
A bird in the grouse family, Tetrastes bonasia, native to most of temperate-cool Eurasia.

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ hazelnuts n
hasselnød
The fruit of the hazel, especially Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] pronoun
han
(personal, sometimes, _, proscribed, see usage notes) They; he or she (a person whose gender is unknown or irrelevant).

he who digs a pit for others falls in himself proverb
den, der graver en grav for andre, falder selv i den den, der graver en grav for andre, falder tit selv i den
Someone that plans harm or misfortune for others may also inadvertently be the recipient of that same misfortune.

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
den der ler sidst, ler bedst
Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
han er bevidstløs
Indicates that a male person is currently not conscious.

he- prefix
han han-
Indicating a male, usually of an animal.

he-ass he-asses n
hanæsel æsel æselhingst
A male ass, male donkey.

he-man /ˈhiː.mæn/ he-men n
rigtigt mandfolk

he-wolf /ˈhiːˌwʊlf/ [ˈhiːˌwʊɫf] he-wolves n
hanulv
A male wolf.

he/she pronoun
han/hun høn
He or she; , used as a gender-neutral reference to the third person singular.

head /ˈhɛd/ head heads n
hoved
(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.
(figurative, metonymy) Mind; one's own thoughts.
The end of a hammer, axe, golf club, or similar implement used for striking other objects.
The end of a nail, screw, bolt, or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.
(countable) The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
(metonymy) Leader; chief; mastermind.
The source of a river; the end of a lake where a river flows into it.

head louse head lice n
hovedlus
A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus capitis, which lives among the hairs on the head of a human and feeds on blood.

head of government heads of government heads of governments n
regeringschef
The chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).

head of state /ˌhɛd əv ˈsteɪt/ heads of state heads of states n
statsoverhoved
The chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

head office head offices n
hovedkontor
The main administrative centre for a company or organisation.

head start head starts n
forspring
(idiomatic) An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.

head to toe adv
fra top til tå
(idiomatic) Entirely; completely; over one's full body.

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ headaches n
hovedpine
(pain) A pain or ache in the head.
(figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

headboard headboards n
hovedgærde
A vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ headbutts n
skalle
A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
nikke en skalle
To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.

headdress headdresses n
hovedbeklædning
A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ headings n
overskift
The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
kurs retning
(nautical and aeronautical) The direction into which a seagoing or airborne vessel's bow is pointing (apparent heading) and/or the direction into which it is actually moving relative to the ground (true heading)

headlight headlights n
kørelys
A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ headlines n
rubrik
(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

headmistress headmistresses n
kvindelig rektor
(chiefly, UK, Irish) A female school principal.

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ headphones n
hovedtelefon
A cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left/right pairs.

headphones n
hovedtelefoner høretelefoner
A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

headquarters /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ headquarters n
hovedkvarter
The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.
The center of an organization's operations or administration.

heads or tails n
plat eller krone
(idiomatic) The practice of flipping a coin in the air, to choose between two alternatives based on which side lands face up.

heads-up heads-up heads-ups n
advarsel forhåndsadvarsel forvarsel
(chiefly, US, idiomatic) A warning or call to pay attention; an advisory notice; a notice of what is to happen; a holler.

headscarf headscarfs headscarves n
tørklæde
A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ headsets n
høretelefon
A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.
hovedsæt
Any electronic device worn on the head.

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
modvind
(transitive, uncommon) To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] healths n
sundhed helse
The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness. [from 11th c.]
helse
A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social; the overall level of function of an organism from the cellular (micro) level to the social (macro) level.
helse sundhed
Physical condition.

health care n
sundhedsvæsen
The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

health insurance health insurances n
sygeforsikring
Insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals.

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ healthier healthiest more healthy most healthy adj
sund
Enjoying good health; well; free from disease or disorder.
Conducive to health.
Evincing health.

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ heaps n
stak
A pile or mass; a collection of things laid in a body, or thrown together so as to form an elevation.

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪəɹ/ v
høre
(intransitive, stative) To perceive sounds through the ear. [from 10th c.]
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
(transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of. [from 10th c.]

hearing /ˈhiː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪː.ɹɪŋ/ hearings n
hørelse
(uncountable) The sense used to perceive sound.

hearing aid hearing aids n
høreapparat
A device used to help the hard of hearing to hear sounds.

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ hearses n
rustvogn ligvogn
A carriage or vehicle specially adapted or used for transporting a dead person to the place of funeral or to the grave.

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ hearts n
hjerte
(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, etc.; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; usually in a good sense; personality.
A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥.
(figurative) The centre, essence, or core.
hjerter hjerte
(card games) A playing card of the suit hearts featuring one or more heart-shaped symbols.

heart attack heart attacks n
hjerteanfald hjertetilfælde
(cardiology, pathology) An acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.

heart failure heart failures n
hjerteslag hjertestop
hjerteinsufficiens hjertesvigt
(cardiology, pathology) The chronic inability of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body, leading to a pooling of blood and shortness of breath.

heart to heart adj
fortrolig
Sincere, serious, or personal.

heart valve heart valves n
hjerteklap
(anatomy, cardiology) Any of the valves in the heart which prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction.

heart-shaped more heart-shaped most heart-shaped adj
hjerteformet
Having the traditional shape of a heart (♥), that is pointed at one end and indented at the opposite side.

hearth and home n
hjemmets arne
Traditional family values and home life.

heartless /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/ /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ more heartless most heartless adj
hjerteløs
Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel. [from 16th c.]

hearts /hɑɹts/ /hɑːts/ n
hjerter
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, in red, marked with the symbol ♥.
(card games) A trick-taking card game in which players are penalized for taking hearts and (especially) the queen of spades.

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ heartier heartiest adj
solid
Promoting strength; nourishing.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] heats n
varme
(uncountable) Thermal energy.
varme hede
(uncountable) The condition or quality of being hot.
styrke
(uncountable) An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.
hede
(uncountable) A period of intensity, particularly of emotion.
løbetid
(uncountable) A condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate; oestrus.
heat runde
(countable) A preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race.
opvarmning
(countable) One cycle of bringing metal to maximum temperature and working it until it is too cool to work further.
hedebølge varme
(countable) A hot spell.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] v
opvarme
(transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
tænde
(transitive, figurative) To excite ardour in; to rouse to action; to excite to excess; to inflame, as the passions.

heat capacity heat capacities n
varmekapacitet
(physics) The capability of a system to absorb heat energy; the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a system by one temperature unit without any change of phase.

heat lightning n
kornmod
(less commonly) Thunder that is heard without lightning being seen by the observer; heat thunder.

heat stroke heat strokes n
hedeslag
(medicine, countable, or, uncountable) An illness caused by overheating a person or animal beyond its body's capacity to regulate internal temperature.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ heathener heathenest more heathen most heathen adj
hedensk
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
barbarisk hedensk
(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage; barbarian.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ heathen heathens n
hedning
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian nor Jewish (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
barbar
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ heathers n
lyng hedelyng
A plant in the family Ericaceae.

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ heatings n
opvarmning
A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

heatwave heatwaves n
hedebølge
A period of very hot weather.

heave /hiːv/ v
hæve løfte
(transitive) To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
hive
(intransitive) To retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit.
(intransitive) To make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ heavens n
himmel
The sky, specifically:
(Christianity, usually capitalized) The abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence.
(religion, by extension, often capitalized) The afterlife of the blessed dead in other religions and traditions, such as the Pure Land or Elysium.
(by extension) Any paradise; any blissful place or experience.

heavenly body heavenly bodies n
himmellegeme
A natural celestial object, visible in the sky, such as a star, planet, natural satellite, asteroid, comet, the Moon or the Sun. Objects flying or moving in the atmosphere are not usually considered as heavenly bodies.

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ heavier heaviest adj
tung
(of a physical object) Having great weight.

heavy artillery n
tungt skyts
(figuratively) The most powerful means that can be used to carry out something.

heavy industry n
sværindustri
Industrial processes that are very complex or involve large and heavy equipment, facilities, or end products.

heavy metal /ˈhɛv.i ˌmɛt.əl/ heavy metals n
tungmetal
(sciences, countable) Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)

heavy water n
tungt vand
(inorganic compound) Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

heavyweight /ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/ heavyweights n
sværvægter
A very large, heavy, or impressive person.
sværvægt
(uncountable, boxing) The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.

heck /hɛk/ n
søren
(euphemistic) Hell.

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
fornærme håne
(transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.

hecto- prefix
hekto-
hundred

hectogram hectograms n
hektogram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 102 grams. Symbol: hg

hectometre hectometres n
hektometer
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 102 metres. Symbol: hm

hectopascal hectopascals n
hektopascal
(metrology) An SI unit of pressure equal to 102 pascals. Symbol: hPa

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ hedges n
hæk
A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

hedgehog /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ hedgehogs n
pindsvin
A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehogs, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)
(US) Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ hedonisms n
hedonisme
(ethics, uncountable) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ more hedonistic most hedonistic adj
hedonistisk
Devoted to pleasure

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ more heedless most heedless adj
ubesinding ubetænksom uden hensyn til
Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.

heel /hiːl/ heels n
hæl
(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ hegemonies n
hegemoni overherredømme
(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ heifers n
kvie
A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved.

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ heights n
højde
The distance from the base to the top of something.
The vertical distance from the ground to the highest part of a standing person or animal (withers in the case of a horse).

heil /haɪl/ v
heile
To greet with a Sieg Heil.

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ more heinous most heinous adj
afskyelig frygtelig grufuld motbydelig
Totally reprehensible.

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ heirs n
arving
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.

heiress /ɛəˈɹɛs/ heiresses n
arving
A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ heirlooms n
arvestykke
A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ helicopters n
helikopter
(aircraft) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.

helicopter parent helicopter parents n
curlingforælder
A parent who pays an inordinate amount of attention to their children and often makes decisions, particularly educational ones, normally the province of the student.

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
heliocentrisk
(astronomy) Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

heliocentrism n
heliocentrisme
(astronomy, history) The theory that the sun is the center of the universe.

heliosphere heliospheres n
heliosfære
(astronomy) The region of space where interstellar medium is blown away by solar wind; the boundary, heliopause, is often considered the edge of the Solar System.

heliotrope /-lɪ.əʊ-/ /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ /ˈhɛ-/ heliotropes n
heliotrop
(specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.
(countable, uncountable, mineral) Synonym of bloodstone (“a green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite”)

helium /ˈhiː.li.əm/ heliums n
helium
(uncountable) The second lightest chemical element (symbol He) with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas.

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ helices helixes n
skruelinje
(mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.

hell /hɛl/ interjection
helvede!
(colloquial, sometimes, vulgar) Used to express discontent, unhappiness, or anger.
(colloquial, sometimes, vulgar, non-productive) Used to emphasize.
(colloquial, sometimes, vulgar) Used to introduce an intensified statement following an understated one; nay; not only that, but.

hell /hɛl/ hells n
helvede
(countable, hyperbole, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life.

hell /hɛl/ pn
helvede
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners and evil spirits are believed to go after death.

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ more hellish most hellish adj
helvedes infernalsk
(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈloː/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈloː/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛlo/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ /ˈhɛloː/ interjection
god dag hej hallo dav halløj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
hallo god dag
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
hallo
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
(chiefly, UK) An expression of puzzlement or discovery.
hallo hey
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.

helm /hɛlm/ helms n
ror
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
A position of control or leadership.
styrmand
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ helmets n
hjelm
(headwear) A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

helmsman helmsmen n
rorgænger styrmand
(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
hjælp
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ helps n
hjælp
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
(usually, uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
hjælpe
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ helpers n
hjælper
One who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ /ˈhɛlp.fʊl/ more helpful most helpful adj
hjælpsom
Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ more helpless most helpless adj
hjælpeløs
Unable to defend oneself.

helpline helplines n
hjælpelinje
(telecommunications) A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.

helter-skelter /ˌhɛltəˈskɛltə/ /ˌhɛltɚˈskɛltɚ/ more helter-skelter most helter-skelter adv
hulter til bulter
In confused, disorderly haste.

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ hematites n
hæmatit jernglans
(mineral) An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe2O3: iron(III) oxide.

hematocrit /hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/ hematocrits n
hæmatokrit

hemicryptophyte /hɛmɪˈkɹɪptəʊfaɪt/ hemicryptophytes n
hemikryptofyt jordskorpeplante
(botany) Any plant whose buds rest on the surface, being protected in various ways.

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ hemispheres n
halvkugle hemisfære
(geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. [1550s].
(anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. [1804].

hemispherical adj
hemisfærisk
Having the shape of half a sphere.
Pertaining to or operating throughout a hemisphere of the Earth.

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ hemlocks n
skarntyde
Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera
hemlock skarntydegran
Any of several coniferous trees, of the genus Tsuga, that grow in North America; the wood of such trees. [from 1670]

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪd/ hemorrhoids n
hæmoride hæmorroide
(pathology, often, in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

hemp /hɛmp/ hemps n
hamp
A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.

hemp-nettle hemp-nettles n
hanekro
Any weed of the genus Galeopsis in the Lamiaceae family.

hen /hɛn/ hens n
høne
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
(figuratively) A woman.
(figuratively, pejorative, uncommon) A henlike person of either sex.

hen harrier hen harriers n
blå kærhøg
A bird of prey, Circus cyaneus, which breeds in the northern parts of Eurasia.

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ henbanes n
bulmeurt
A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
deraf
herfra heden
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
derfor
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
fra nu af for fremtiden fremover
(formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.

henchman /ˈhɛnt͡ʃ.mən/ henchmen n
håndlanger
A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.

henhouse henhouses n
hønsehus
Synonym of hencoop.

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ more henpecked most henpecked adj
tøffelhelt i sin hule hånd
(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing matriarch, wife, or girlfriend.

hentai /ˈhɛntaɪ/ hentai hentais n
hentai
A work of anime or manga (or any similar medium) that contains heavily sexual or pornographic art.

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ hepatitides hepatitises n
hepatitis leverbetændelse
Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ heptagons n
syvkant
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

heptalingual more heptalingual most heptalingual adj
syvsproget
speaking seven languages
written in seven languages

heptathlete /ˈhɛp.tæθ.lit/ heptathletes n
syvkæmper
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the heptathlon.

heptathlon /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/ heptathla heptathlons n
syvkamp
(athletics) An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
hendes
Belonging to her (belonging to that female person or animal, or in poetic or old-fashioned language that ship, city, season, etc).

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
hende hendes
The form of she used after a preposition, as the object of a verb, or (colloquial) as a subject with a conjunction; that woman, that ship, etc, or (dialect) as a subject without a conjunction.

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ heralds n
herold
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
(heraldry) An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms

heraldic more heraldic most heraldic adj
heraldisk
Of, or relating to heraldry or heralds.

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ heraldries n
heraldik
(uncountable) The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

herb /(h)ɝb/ /h/ /hɜːb/ herbs n
urt krydderurt
(countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
lægeurt
(countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.

herb paris n
firblad pariserod
An Old World plant (Paris quadrifolia) related to the trillium.

herbaceous /(h)ɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ more herbaceous most herbaceous adj
urteagtig
(botany) Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.

herbivore /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ herbivores n
planteæder
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

herd /hɚd/ /hɜːd/ herds n
hjord
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. [from 11th c.]
hyrde
(now, rare) Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals.
hjord flok
Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company. [from 13th c.]
hob
(now, usually, pejorative) A crowd, a mass of people or things; a rabble. [from 15th c.]

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] herd immunities n
flokimmunitet
(epidemiology) The indirect protection against the spread of a contagious disease in a given population caused by the immunity of a significant proportion of the population to that particular disease; the immunity may have been obtained through having survived the infection or through vaccination. [from early 20th c.]

herder /ˈhɜːdə/ /ˈhɝːdɚ/ herders n
hyrde
One who herds.

herding dog herding dogs n
hyrdehund
A dog bred for working cattle, sheep, or other livestock. For example, the various shepherd breeds.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhiː.ə/ [çiɚ] adj
her
Filler after a demonstrative pronoun but before the noun it modifies, solely for emphasis.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhiː.ə/ [çiɚ] adv
her
(location) In, on, or at this place.
herhen her
(location) To this place; used in place of the more dated hither.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhiː.ə/ [çiɚ] n
nu her
(abstract) This time, the present situation.

here and now adv
her og nu
At this time and in this place.

here and there adv
her og der
In, at or to various places; in one place and another.

here you are phraseologicalUnit
værsartig værsgo værsågod
(idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
hermed
(formal) By this means, action or process.

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ more hereditary most hereditary adj
arvelig
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ heresies n
kætteri
(religion) a doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs
(by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ heretics n
kætter
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more heretical most heretical adj
kættersk
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

heritage /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ heritages n
arv
An inheritance; property that may be inherited.

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
hermafroditisk tvekønnet
(biology) Having both ovaries and testes or both stamens and pistils.

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ hermaphrodites n
hermafrodit
(WWI, _, military, historical) An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks.

hermaphroditic adj
hermafroditisk
Of or pertaining to hermaphrodism; being a hermaphrodite. [from the early 17th c.]
(biology) Possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes.

hermaphroditism hermaphroditisms n
hermafroditisme hermafrodisme tvekønnethed
(biology) Being able to reproduce as both male and female, either simultaneously (simultaneous hermaphroditism or cosexuality) or sequentially (sequantial hermaphroditism or dichogamy).

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɪkəl/ adj
hermeneutisk
Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ hermeneutics n
hermeneutik
The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermit crab hermit crabs n
eremitkrebs
A decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ herniae hernias herniæ n
brok
(diseases) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] heroes heros n
helt heltinde
Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
helt
A role model.
The protagonist in a work of fiction.

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ more heroic most heroic adj
heroisk heltemodig
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ heroins n
heroin
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪn/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ heroines n
heltinde
A female hero.

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ heroisms n
heltemod
The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ herons n
hejre
Any long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Ardeidae.

herpes /ˈhɚ.piz/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ).piz/ herpeses n
herpes
(medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ herring herrings n
sild
Fish similar to those in genus Clupea, many of those in the order Clupeiformes.

herringbone /ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/ herringbones n
sildeben
(countable) A bone of a herring.
sildebensmønster sildebensparket
A zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing.

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
hendes
That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun. [from 12th c.]

hertz /hɜːs/ /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ hertz hertzes n
hertz
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of frequency; one (period or cycle of any periodic event) per second. Symbol: Hz

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
tøve betænkelighed nøle vakle
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
hakke stamme
(intransitive) To stammer; to falter in speaking.

hetaera /hɪˈtaɪɹə/ /hɪˈtɪəɹə/ hetaerae hetaeras n
hetære
(historical, Ancient Greece) A highly cultivated hired female companion who would entertain upper-class male clients and might perform sex acts for them.

hetero /ˈhɛ.tɚ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛt.(ə).ɹoʊ/ heteros n
hetero
(informal) A heterosexual person.

heterogeneous equilibrium heterogeneous equilibria n
heterogen ligevægt
(chemistry) an equilibrium of which not all participating substances are in the same phase

heterogeneous mixture heterogeneous mixtures n
heterogen blanding
A mixture that is separated into different regions or phases that have different compositions or properties.

heteronormative more heteronormative most heteronormative adj
heteronormativ

heteronormativity heteronormativities n
heteronormativitet
The assumption that all human beings are either male or female in both sex and gender, and that sexual and romantic attraction and activity only occurs, or is only normal, between people of different sexes.

heterosexism heterosexisms n
heterosexisme
Discrimination or prejudice in favor of heterosexuals.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ more heterosexual most heterosexual adj
heteroseksuel
(of a person or other animal) Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ heterosexuals n
heteroseksuel
A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

heterotrophic adj
heterotrof
Being a heterotroph.

hetman hetmans hetmen n
hetman
Title used by the second-highest military commander in Poland and Lithuania (15th to 18th century).

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ more heuristic most heuristic adj
heuristisk
(of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one. [from 1821]

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ heuristics n
heuristik
A heuristic method. [from 1860]

hex /hɛks/ hexes n
forbandelse
An evil spell or curse.
heks
A witch.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadecimal
Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ hexadecimals n
hexadecimale talsystem sekstentalssystem
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits.

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ hexagons n
sekskant heksagon
(geometry) A polygon with six sides and six angles.

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
heksagonal sekskantet
(geometry) Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.

hexalingual /ˌhɛk.sə.ˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˌhɛk.sə.ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
sekssproget
written in six languages
speaking six languages

hey /heɪ/ interjection
hallo
An exclamation to get attention.
A protest or reprimand.
hej
(mostly, US) An informal greeting, similar to hi.

hey /heɪ/ heys n
hej
(country dancing) A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ heydays n
blomstringstid storhedstid velmagtsdage
A period of success, popularity, or power; prime.

hi /haɪ/ [haɪ̯] interjection
hej dav hallo
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] hibernations n
dvale hi
(biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ hiccups n
hikke hik
A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ v
hikke
(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ hickeys n
sugemærke
(originally, US, slang) A bruise-like mark made during petting by pressing the mouth to the skin on one’s partner’s body and sucking. [from 1934]

hidden agenda hidden agendas n
skjult dagsorden
A wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody, even though people may be affected in a negative way.

hide /haɪd/ hides n
skind hud
(countable) The skin of an animal.

hide /haɪd/ v
gemme skjule
(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
gemme
(intransitive) To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

hide and seek n
gemmeleg
(playground game) A game where the players have to hide and one has to seek them out.

hide one's light under a bushel /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/ /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃl̩/ v
sætte sit lys under en skæppe
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ hideouts n
gemmested skjulested tilflugtssted
A place to hide.

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋ ˌpleɪs/ hiding places n
gemmested skjulested
A place where someone or something may be hidden.

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
hierarkisk
Pertaining to a hierarchy.
Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ hierarchies n
hierarki
A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
hierarki rangorden
Any group of objects ranked so that every one but the topmost is subordinate to a specified one above it.

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ hieroglyphs n
hieroglyf
An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] higher highest adj
høj
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
(acoustics) Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).
høj skæv
(informal) Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.

high jump n
højdespring
(uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must jump over a bar placed gradually higher and higher.

high jumper high jumpers n
højdespringer
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the high jump.

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] high schools n
gymnasium

high street high streets n
hovedgade
(UK, Irish, parts of New England) The main street of any town.

high technology high technologies n
hightech højteknologi
Any highly technical or specialized technological application or equipment, especially one that involves complex electronics or computing

high tide high tides n
flod højvande
The natural tide at its highest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
The time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level.

high treason n
højforræderi
Criminal disloyalty to one's country or a sovereign.

high voltage more high voltage most high voltage adj
højspænding stærkstrøm
Pertaining to such a voltage; designed to carry or operate at high voltage.

high-rise high-rises n
højhus
A tall building, one consisting of many storeys.

high-voltage transmission line /ˈhaɪvoʊltɪdʒ tɹænsˈmɪʃən laɪn/ high-voltage transmission lines n
højspændingsmast
Overhead transmission line from the power station to a transmission substation.

highbush blueberry highbush blueberries n
amerikansk blåbær
The common species of blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, grown for its fruit.

higher education n
højere uddannelse videregående uddannelse
Education at a university level or beyond.

hight /haɪt/ v
hedde

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ highways n
motorvej
A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ highwaymen n
landevejsrøver
(historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

hijabi /hɪˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ hijabis n
hijab[[-klædt]] kvinde
A person, usually a woman, who wears a hijab.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ hijacks n
kapring
An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
kapre
To forcibly seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).

hiking boot hiking boots n
vandrestøvle

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ more hilarious most hilarious adj
hylemorsom hylende morsom
Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

hilarity /hɪˈlæɹɪ.ti/ hilarities n
munterhed
(uncountable) A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by laughter.
morsomhed munterhed
(countable) Something that induces laughter.

hill /hɪl/ [hɪo̯] [hɪɫ] [hɪʊ̯] hills n
bakke stigning
An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.
A sloping road.
stigning
(US) A heap of earth surrounding a plant.
(US) A single cluster or group of plants growing close together, and having the earth heaped up about them.
(baseball) The pitcher’s mound.
The raised portion of the surface of a vinyl record.

hilt /hɪlt/ hilts n
hæfte
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ [ɪ̈m] pronoun
ham

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ adj
bag- bagest
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
hindre
(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
(ambitransitive) To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

hindsight /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ hindsights n
bagklogskab
Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
i bagklogskabens klare lys
(idiomatic) In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset; one is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice.

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ hinges n
hængsel
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ hinnies n
muldyr mulæsel
The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

hip /hɪp/ hips n
hyben
The fruit of a rose.
hofte
(slang, possibly, dated) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

hip bone hip bones n
hofteben
(anatomy) One of two roughly symmetrical skeleton parts, each composed of the fused iliac, ischial and pubic bones, that together form the sides of the pelvis.

hip flask hip flasks n
lommelærke
A container designed to hold small amounts of alcohol, especially spirits, for personal consumption on the go.

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ n
hip-hop
An Afro-American urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc.

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ hippodromes n
hippodrom
A horse racing course.

hippogriff /ˈhɪpəɡɹɪf/ hippogriffs n
hippogrif
a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a filly.

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhi.po.ˈpo.te.mɔs/ /ˌhi.po̞.po̞.ˈte̞ː.mo̞s/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.tə.məs/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ [ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.ɾə.məs] hippopotami hippopotamus hippopotamuses n
flodhest
A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius; common hippopotamus).

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
angst for lange ord hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliofobi
(humorous) The fear of long words.

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪ.ə/ /ˈhaɪ.ɚ/ v
ansætte
(transitive) To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.

hireling /ˈhaɪ.ə.lɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪɹˌlɪŋ/ hirelings n
lejesvend
(usually, pejorative) An employee who is hired, often to perform unpleasant tasks with little independence.

hirsutism hirsutisms n
hirsutisme
(dermatology) Excessive and increased hair growth in locations where terminal hair is normally minimal or absent.

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
hans sin
Belonging to him. [from 8th c.]

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
hans
That which belongs to him; the possessive case of he, used without a following noun.

hiss /hɪs/ hisses n
hvæse
A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

hiss /hɪs/ v
hvæse hvisle
(intransitive) To make a hissing sound.

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ histograms n
histogram
(statistics) A graphical display of numerical data in the form of upright bars, with the area of each bar representing frequency.

histology /hɪsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ histologies n
histologi
(biology) The study of the microscopic structure, chemical composition and function of the tissue or tissue systems of plants and animals.

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ historians n
historiker
A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
One who studies or researches history.

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ more historical most historical adj
historisk
(uncommon) Synonym of historic: important or likely to be important to history and historians.

historical materialism n
historisk materialisme

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ historiographies n
historieskrivning historigrafi
(uncountable) The study of the discipline and practice of history and the writings of past historians.

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ histories n
historie
The aggregate of past events.
The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
historie beretning
(countable) A record or narrative description of past events.
historik
(countable, medicine) A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.
historik historie
(countable, computing) A record of previous user events, especially of visited web pages in a browser.

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ more histrionic most histrionic adj
patetisk
(by extension) Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.

histrionic personality disorder histrionic personality disorders n
histrionisk personlighedsforstyrrelse histrionisk personlighedsstruktur

hit /hɪt/ hits n
træffer
A collision of a projectile with the target.
hit slager schlager
(baseball) The complete play, when the batter reaches base without the benefit of a walk, error, or fielder’s choice.
(backgammon) A move that throws one of the opponent's men back to the entering point.

hit /hɪt/ v
slå
(transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
(transitive) To affect negatively.
slå imod
(transitive) To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly.
træffe
(transitive) To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
møde
(transitive, colloquial) To briefly visit.

hit like a truck v
hamrende mega
(idiomatic, informal) To hit in an extremely powerful manner; to hit with a lot of force.

hit on v
lægge an på
(transitive, slang) To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.

hit the nail on the head v
ramme hovedet på sømmet
(idiomatic) To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ v
blaffe tomle
(intransitive) To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
(US, transitive) To try to get (a ride) in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.

hitchhiker hitchhikers n
blaffer tomler
A person or thing that hitchhikes.

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
hid herhen
(literary, or, archaic) To this place, to here.

hither and thither /-ˈθɪðə/ /-ˈθɪðɚ/ /ˌhɪðəɹ‿n̩ ˈðɪðə/ /ˌhɪðɚ‿n̩ ˈðɪðɚ/ adv
hid og did
To here and to there, one place after another; in different directions.
(figuratively) In a disorderly manner.

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/ [ˈhɪðəˌtʰuː] [ˈhɪðɚˌtʰu] [ˌhɪðəˈtʰuː] [ˌhɪðɚˈtʰu] adv
hidtil
(formal, also, _, legal) Up to this or that time or point.

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ hitmen n
lejemorder snigmorder
A male contract killer, especially one paid by a mafia.

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ heaux hoes hos n
hore
(slang, derogatory) A whore; a sexually promiscuous woman; in general use as a highly offensive term of abuse for a woman with connotations of loose sexuality.

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ hoar frosts n
rim
(specifically, meteorology) Water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation when the air is cold and moist to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces.

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ hoards n
skat forråd
A hidden supply or fund.
skat depotfund skattefund
(archaeology) A cache of valuable objects or artefacts; a trove.

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
hamstre puge samle
(transitive) To amass, usually for one's own private collection.

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔː(ɹ)s/ [ho̞ɹs] hoarser hoarsest adj
hæs
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] hobbits hobbitses n
hobbit
A member of a fictional race of small humanoids with shaggy hair and hairy feet. [from 20th c.]

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ hobbles n
fodreb
(mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
humpen
An unsteady, off-balance step.

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ v
halte humpe
To walk lame, or unevenly.

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ hobbies n
hobby
An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
lærkefalk
Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

hobby horse hobby horses n
kæphest
A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.
(figuratively) A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey
(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.

hockey puck hockey pucks n
puck
(ice hockey) A small black flat roundel of hardened rubber used as a playing piece in ice hockey to score points by moving the puck into the opponent's goal net.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ hoes n
hakke
An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows or removing weeds.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
hakke
(transitive) To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe.

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ hogs n
svin
Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɔɡz-/ hogsheads n
oksehoved
(Britain) An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52+1⁄2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

hogweed hogweeds n
bjørneklo
An umbelliferous plant, of genus Heracleum, most species of which are phototoxic.

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
pøbel
(collective) The common people; the masses. (Used with or without the definite article.)

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] holds n
lastrum last
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
holde anholde anse bestille reservere tilbageholde
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
anholde
(archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.
holde anordne anse
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

hold good /ˌhoʊld ˈɡʊd/ /ˌhəʊld ˈɡʊd/ v
gælde
To continue being true or valid; to hold true.

hold one's horses v
klappe hesten spise brød til
(idiomatic) To be patient; to wait.

hold one's tongue v
tie tie stille
(idiomatic) To refrain from talking about something.

hold the fort v
holde stand
To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence.

hold water v
holde vand
(idiomatic) To withstand scrutiny or criticism; to be valid.

holding company holding companies n
holdingselskab
(business) A company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies, as opposed to producing goods or offering services.

holding pattern holding patterns n
venteposition
(aviation) A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] holes n
hul
An opening that goes all the way through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent.
(stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.
(golf) A subsurface standard-size hole, also called cup, hitting the ball into which is the object of play. Each hole, of which there are usually eighteen as the standard on a full course, is located on a prepared surface, called the green, of a particular type grass.
(golf) The part of a game in which a player attempts to hit the ball into one of the holes.
(figuratively) A weakness; a flaw or ambiguity.
(physics) In semiconductors, a lack of an electron in an occupied band behaving like a positively charged particle.
(slang) Any bodily orifice, in particular the anus.
sikkerhedshul
(computing) A security vulnerability in software which can be taken advantage of by an exploit.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] v
lave hul punktere slå hul
(transitive) To make holes in (an object or surface).

hole in one hole in ones holes in one n
hole-in-one
(golf) A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.

hole punch hole punches n
hullemaskine hulapparat
A tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing.

holiday /-di/ /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ holidays n
helligdag
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
helligdag fridag
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
ferie
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollower hollowest adj
hul
(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
(figuratively) Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.
dyb
(of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollows n
gryden
(geography) A small valley between mountains.

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ hollies n
kristtorn
Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

holm /hoʊlm/ /hoʊm/ /həʊlm/ /həʊm/ holms n
holm
Small island, islet.

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ holmiums n
holmium
A chemical element (symbol Ho) with atomic number 67: a soft and malleable silvery-white metal, too reactive to be found uncombined in nature.

holoplankton holoplankton holoplanktons n
holoplankton

holster /ˈhoʊlstə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ holsters n
hylster
A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ holier holiest adj
hellig
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

holy war holy wars n
hellig krig
A war which is primarily caused or justified by differences in religion and beliefs.
(Utah) The rivalry between the sports teams of Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.

holy water holy waters n
vievand
(Christianity) In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.

homage /oʊˈmɑʒ/ /ɒˈmɑːʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒmɑːʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/ homages n
hyldest tribut
(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, such as towards a person after their retirement or death.
hyldest
(countable) An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
lenshyldning
(historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

home /hoʊm/ /həʊm/ adv
hjem hjemad
(internet) To the home page.
hjemme
At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home.

home /hoʊm/ /həʊm/ homes n
hjem
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
hjemland
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.

home /hoʊm/ /həʊm/ v
sigte
(always, _, with "in on", transitive) To seek or aim for something.

home country home countries n
hjemland
The country in which a person was born and usually raised, regardless of the present country of residence and citizenship.

home invasion home invasions n
husfredskrænkelse

home office home offices n
hjemmekontor
A room, in a person's home, equipped as an office so that the person may work from home.

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ home pages n
hjemmeside
(Internet) The main or first page of a website or set of hyperlinked documents.

home rule n
hjemmestyre
Ellipsis of home rule class.

homeland /ˈhoʊmˌlænd/ /ˈhoʊmˌlənd/ /ˈhəʊmˌlænd/ homelands n
hjemland
The country that one regards as home.
The traditional territory of an ethnic group.
(South Africa, historical) An area set aside for black South Africans under the policy of apartheid.
fædreland fødeland
One's country of birth.

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
hjemløs
Lacking a permanent place of residence.

homelessness homelessnesses n
hjemløshed
The state of being homeless.

homemade more homemade most homemade adj
hjemmelavet
Made at home.
selvgjort
Made by oneself.

homeomorphism homeomorphisms n
homeomorfi homøomorfi
(topology) a continuous bijection from one topological space to another, with continuous inverse.

homeopath homeopaths n
homøopat
A person who practices homeopathy.

homeopathic more homeopathic most homeopathic adj
homøopatisk
Of or pertaining to homeopathy.

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ homeopathies n
homøopati
A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.

homeostasis /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ /ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ homeostases n
homøostase
(physiology) The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.

homeowner association homeowner associations n
boligejerforening ejerforening grundejerforening husejerforening
(real estate) A private association formed by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision.

homesickness homesicknesses n
hjemve hjemlængsel
The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ homesteads n
hjemsted
The place that is one's home.

hometown hometowns n
hjemby
An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ homeworks n
hjemmearbejde lektier
(literally, now, _, rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ homicides n
mord
(countable, uncountable, crime) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.

homo /ˈhoʊ.moʊ/ /ˈhɒm.əʊ/ /ˈhəʊ.məʊ/ homos n
homo
(colloquial, often, pejorative) Clipping of homosexual.

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] homogeneities n
homogenitet
The condition of being homogeneous: having uniformity of constituent content.

homogeneous equilibrium homogeneous equilibria n
homogen ligevægt
(chemistry) An equilibrium all participating substances of which are in the same phase.

homogeneous mixture homogeneous mixtures n
homogen blanding
A mixture that is uniform throughout, and has only one phase.

homogenized milk homogenized milks n
homogeniseret mælk
Milk which has been treated so that the liquid remains creamy throughout, instead of forming a separate layer of cream at the top.

homomorphism homomorphisms n
homomorfi
(algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ homonyms n
homonym
(broadly) A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word (but not necessarily both).

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ homophobias n
homofobi
Hatred, fear, dislike of, or prejudice against homosexuals.

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ homophones n
homofon
(semantics) A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.

homophonic adj
homofon
(linguistics) Having the same sound; being homophones.
(music) Having a single, accompanied, melodic line.

homophony /həˈmɒfəni/ homophonies n
homofoni

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ more homosexual most homosexual adj
homoseksuel
(of a person or other animal, formal, distancing, or, dated) Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ homosexuals n
homoseksuel
(typically, formal, distancing, or, dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ homosexualities n
homoseksualitet
Sexual activity with a person of the same sex, sometimes (potentially, _, offensive) restricted to same-sex sex between males. [1897]

homotopy homotopies n
homotopi
(topology) A continuous deformation of one continuous function or map to another.

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ hones n
slibesten
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
skærpe
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
kalibrere
(transitive) To use a hone to produce a precision bore.
finslibe
(transitive) To refine or master (a skill).
forfine
To make more acute, intense, or effective.

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ honester honestest more honest most honest adj
ærlig
(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ honesties n
ærlighed
(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.
judaspenge
(countable) Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals, particularly Lunaria annua.

honey /ˈhʌni/ honeys honies n
honning
(uncountable) A viscous, gold-colored sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow color, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.
skat
A term of affection.

honey badger honey badgers n
honninggrævling
Mellivora capensis, a badger-like mustelid native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

honey buzzard honey buzzards n
hvepsevåge
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), a summer migrant to most of Europe and western Asia, wintering in tropical Africa

honeydew /-dʒuː/ /ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ honeydews n
honningdug
(uncountable) A sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves and other plant parts by insects (especially aphids and scale insects) feeding on plant sap, or by fungi.

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ honeymoons n
hvedebrødsdage
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
bryllupsrejse
A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ honeysuckles n
gedeblad kaprifolie
Any of several species of superficially similar plants from Australia

honor /ˈɑ.nɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ /ˈɔn.ə/ honors n
ære agtelse ærbødighed
(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
ære
(countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.

honorary consul honorary consuls n
honorær konsul
A person representing a country as a local consul, who is a private person (without diplomatic immunity; not a career diplomat) and part-time representative, with their own primary pursuits, frequently a citizen of the country that is hosting the consul (a local citizen; not a citizen of the country being represented) or expatriate (citizen of the country being represented, living and working in the local country), frequently with commercial ties to the country being represented.

honour killing honour killings n
æresdrab
(euphemistic) A typically Middle Eastern and South Asian cultural practice whereby a family member, usually female, is murdered by other family members, the act being justified as retribution for a (usually sexual) slight upon the family's honour.

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] hoods n
kølerhjelm
hætte
A covering for the head, usually attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
hætteklædt
Wearing a hood.

hooded crow hooded crows n
gråkrage
A grey and black Eurasian crow, Corvus cornix.

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ hoofs hooves n
hov
The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

hook /huːk/ /hʉk/ /hʊk/ hooks n
hage krog knage
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
hook
(boxing) a type of punch delivered with the arm rigid and partially bent and the fist travelling nearly horizontally mesially along an arc
(cricket) A type of shot played by swinging the bat in a horizontal arc, hitting the ball high in the air to the leg side, often played to balls which bounce around head height.
(golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves unintentionally to the left. (See draw, slice, fade.)

hook /huːk/ /hʉk/ /hʊk/ v
få på krogen få til at bide på
(transitive) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
hænge
(transitive) To work yarn into a fabric using a hook; to crochet.
koble
(transitive) To connect (hook into, hook together).
(intransitive) To bend; to be curved.
hænge koble
(Scrabble) To play a word perpendicular to another word by adding a single letter to the existing word.

hook up v
forbinde slutte til tilslutte
(transitive) To assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires.
(idiomatic, slang) To give a good deal for buying something; to give something for free or to give more than the recipient is entitled to.
møde træffe
(intransitive, slang, followed by with) To form an association (with) someone.

hook, line and sinker /ˌhʊk ˌlaɪn ən(d) ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ adv
helt og holdent med hud og hår
Completely; (of a belief or acceptance) naively or unquestioningly.

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ hookahs n
vandpibe
(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.

hoopoe /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ hoopoes n
hærfugl
Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ /hɔp/ hops n
humle
(usually, in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer etc.
(US, slang) Opium, or some other narcotic drug.

hopak /ˈhoːpæk/ /ˈhəʊpæk/ hopaks n
hopak
A Ukrainian national dance in 2/4 time.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ hopes n
håb
(countable, _, or, _, uncountable) The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
(countable) A person or thing that is a source of hope.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
håbe
(intransitive, transitive) To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

hope springs eternal proverb
håbet er lysegrønt
The feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself.

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ more hopeful most hopeful adj
håbefuld
feeling hope

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ more hopefully most hopefully adv
forhåbentlig
(uncomparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope. [from 18th c.]

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ more hopeless most hopeless adj
håbløs
Giving no ground of hope; promising nothing desirable; desperate.

hopelessness hopelessnesses n
håbløshed
A lack of hope; despair.

hophornbeam hophornbeams n
humlebøg
Any species of the genus Ostrya, with exceptionally dense wood and hop-like fruit.

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hoːd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ hordes n
horde
A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
A large number of people or things.

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ horizons n
horisont
The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ more horizontal most horizontal adj
vandret horisontal
Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ more hormonal most hormonal adj
hormonal
(hormone) Pertaining to hormones.

hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ hormones n
hormon
(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound with the same activity.

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ horns n
horn
Any similar real or imaginary growth or projection such as the elongated tusk of a narwhal, the eyestalk of a snail, the pointed growth on the nose of a rhinoceros, or the hornlike projection on the head of a demon or similar.
(uncountable) The hard substance from which animals' horns are made, sometimes used by man as a material for making various objects.
(countable) Any of several musical wind instruments.
(countable, automotive) A loud alarm, especially one on a motor vehicle.
(countable) A conical device used to direct waves.
horn jagthorn
(countable, musical instrument) An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others.
horninstrument
(informal, musical instrument, countable) Generally, any brass wind instrument.
knogle
(slang, countable) A telephone.

hornbill /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/ /ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/ hornbills n
næsehornsfugl
Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horns. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.

horned grebe horned grebes n
nordisk lappedykker
A type of grebe native to the Northern Hemisphere, Podiceps auritus, that has tufts of feathers during the breeding season positioned like horns on the sides of the head.

horned lark horned larks n
bjerglærke
(US) A lark, Eremophila alpestris, with distinctive facial markings.

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ hornets n
gedehams hveps
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

horny /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ hornier horniest adj
liderlig fræk kåd
(slang, informal) Sexually aroused, with or without physical manifestation; experiencing a feeling of sexual desire.
behornet
Having horns.

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ horoscopes n
horoskop
An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.

horror /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ horrors n
gru rædsel
(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.

horror movie horror movies n
horrorfilm skrækfilm
(mostly, North America) A motion picture which entertains by horrifying or frightening the audience.

hors d'oeuvre /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ hors d'oeuvre hors d'oeuvres n
forret hors d'oeuvre
(food) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
(by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.
(dated, rare) Something unusual or extraordinary.

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] horses n
hest
(chess, informal) The chess piece representing a knight, depicted as a horse.
(nautical) Type of equipment.
(dated, slang, among students) A translation or other illegitimate aid in study or examination.
hest hingst hoppe
Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
kavaleri
(military, sometimes, uncountable) Cavalry soldiers (sometimes capitalized when referring to an official category).

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ horse races n
hestevæddeløb
A competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting

horse racing n
hestevæddeløb
A sport where horses and their jockeys compete to race around a track the fastest.

horse-drawn adj
hestetrukken hestetrukket
(of a vehicle) Pulled along by one or more horses.

horsefly horseflies n
klæg
Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).

horseman /ˈhɔɹsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ horsemen n
rytter
A man who rides a horse.

horsemeat horsemeats n
hestekød
The meat from a horse.

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ horsepower horsepowers n
hestekraft
A metric unit (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ horseradishes n
peberrod
(countable) A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana.
(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

horseriding n
ridning ridesport
The practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure; equestrianism

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ horseshoes n
hestesko
The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
sko
(transitive) To apply horseshoes to (a horse).

horseshoe crab horseshoe crabs n
dolkehale
A type of chelicerate arthropod, of the genus Limulus, resembling a crab, to which it is not closely related.

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ horsetails n
padderok padderokke
(botany) Any of various simple vascular plants, of the order Equisetales, that have hollow stems and produce spores.

horsewhip horsewhips n
ridepisk
A whip for use on horses.

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ horticultures n
havebrug
The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ hosen hoses n
slange
(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ more hospitable most hospitable adj
gæstfri gæstmild
cordial and generous towards guests

hospitableness n
gæstfrihed
The quality of being hospitable.

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ hospitals n
hospital sygehus
A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ hospitalities n
gæstfrihed
The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.
service
(business) The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.

hospitalization hospitalizations n
hospitalisering indlæggelse
The hospitalizing of a patient, the condition of being hospitalized, or the period a patient stays in hospital.

hospitalize /ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ v
hospitalisere indlægge
To send to hospital; to admit (a person) to hospital.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ hosts n
vært
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
oblat hostie
(Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ hostages n
gidsel
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ hostels n
vandrerhjem hostel
A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.

hostess /ˈhoʊstɪs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ hostesses n
værtinde
A female host.
A female innkeeper.

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ hostilities n
fjendtlighed
(uncountable) The state of being hostile.

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ /hɔt/ hotter hottest adj
varm
(of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.
(slang) Stolen. [from the 20thc.]
strømførende
(US, uncomparable) Electrically charged.
hot lækker
(colloquial, of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.

hot chocolate hot chocolates n
varm kakao
A serving of a warm beverage made of cocoa and water or milk, often drunk during cold weather.

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɑɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɔɡ/ /ˌhɒtˈdɒɡ/ [ˈhʌʔ.dɒːɡ] hot dogs n
pølse
A frankfurter sausage.
hotdog pølse med brød varm hund
A food item consisting of a frankfurter or wiener, typically served on a hot dog bun, with toppings such as ketchup, mustard, relish, sauerkraut, onions, cheese, etc.

hot glue gun hot glue guns n
limpistol
A gun-shaped tool with a heating element, used to apply hot melt adhesives.

hot water bottle hot water bottles n
varmedunk
A flexible, saclike bottle, usually made of rubber, intended to be filled with hot water and placed on some part of the body for thermotherapy, or simple warming.

hot-air balloon hot-air balloons n
luftballon varmluftballon
A balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air, carrying passengers and crew in a gondola slung underneath.

hot-tempered more hot-tempered most hot-tempered adj
hidsig
Becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.

hotbed hotbeds n
drivbænk varmebed
A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.

hotel /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ hotels n
hotel
An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. [from 17th c.]
The larger red property in the game of Monopoly, in contradistinction to houses.

hothead hotheads n
brushoved furie hidsigprop hystade
(pejorative) One who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.

hound /haʊnd/ hounds n
hund
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

hour /aː(r)/ /ɐwə(r)/ /ɐʋə(r)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ hours n
time
(time) A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ hourglasses n
timeglas
A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.

hourglass figure hourglass figures n
hvepsetalje timeglasfigur
A human body shape resembling an hourglass, i.e. with a very narrow waist and wide bust and hips.

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ houris n
huri
(Islam) A beautiful virgin girl supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.

house /haʊs/ /huːs/ /hæʊs/ /hɐʊs/ /hɐʏs/ /hɛʉs/ /hɛʊs/ /hʌʊs/ hice housen houses n
hus
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. [from 9th c.]
(Hong Kong, only used in names) An apartment building within a public housing estate.
A place of business; a company or organisation, especially a printing press, a publishing company, or a couturier. [from 10th c.]
A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word). [from 10th c.]
A place of public accommodation or entertainment, especially a public house, an inn, a restaurant, a theatre, or a casino; or the management thereof. [from 10th c.]
(politics) A building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature. [from 10th c.]
A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]
stjernetegn
(astrology) One of the twelve divisions of an astrological chart. [from 14th c.]

house /haʊz/ v
indhuse
(transitive) To keep within a structure or container.

house arrest house arrests n
husarrest
(legal) Confinement of a person to his or her residence, sometimes with a limited travel allowance, ordered by a judge or other authority as a more lenient alternative to imprisonment.

house mouse house mice n
husmus
The universally common mouse of the species Mus musculus.

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house
(music genre) A particular type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum.

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] houses of cards n
korthus
A structure made by stacking playing cards in a pyramidal fashion.
(figurative, idiomatic) A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation.

house sparrow house sparrows n
gråspurv
A bird of the species Passer domesticus, native to much of Eurasia, introduced in many other temperate environments.

houseboat /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/ houseboats n
husbåd
A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.

housefire /haʊs.faɪ.ɚ/ housefires n
husbrand
A large fire that occurs in a house, causing substantial damage.

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ households n
husstand

household appliance household appliances n
husholdningsapparat
A machine which accomplishes a household function, such as cooking or cleaning.

housekey housekeys n
husnøgle
A key to a house

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ housewifes housewives n
husmor
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

housework n
husholdningsarbejde
Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ hovercraft hovercrafts n
luftpudebåd svævebåd
(vehicle, genericized trademark) A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ /hæʊ/ adv
hvor hvordan
(interrogative) To what degree or extent.
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
hvordan hvorledes
(interrogative) In what manner:
(interrogative) In what state or condition.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ /hæʊ/ conjunction
hvordan hvorledes
The manner or way in which.
In any way in which; in whatever way; however.

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ phraseologicalUnit
hvordan går det? hvordan har du det?
(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include:

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
hvordan kommer jeg til ...?
Please show me/tell me the best way to reach ...

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
hvordan kommer jeg til lufthavnen?
Used to ask for directions in order to go to an airport.

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
hvordan kommer jeg til busstationen?
Used to ask for directions in order to go to a bus station.

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
hvordan kommer jeg til banegården? hvordan kommer jeg til stationen
Used to ask for directions in order to go to a train station.

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
(det) glæder mig goddag
(formal) A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are how are you, pleased to meet you, and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
hvordan udtaler man dette ord? hvordan udtales dette ord?
Please say this word out loud so that I can learn how it is pronounced.

how do you say … in English phraseologicalUnit
hvordan siger man … på engelsk?
A request for a translation of a word or phrase into English.

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
hvordan staves det ord?
I would like to know how this word is written.

how long adv
hvor længe
Used literally: for what duration.

how many determiner
hvor mange
(This entry is a translation hub.)

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
hvor mange sprog taler du?
Used to ask the interlocutor how many languages he or she speaks.

how much determiner
hvor meget
(interrogative) What amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
hvad koster det? hvor meget koster det?
Used to ask a professional the monetary cost of his/her services.

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
hvad koster det hvor meget koster det?
What is its price? How much money do you want for it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
hvor gammel er du?
Asks the age of the interlocutor.
(impolite) Used to question the mental age (maturity) of the interlocutor.

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
hvordan går det
(informal) how are you?

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
hvordan er vejret?
Used to inquire about the weather.

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
dog
(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ howitzers n
haubits
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers.

howl /haʊl/ howls n
hyl
The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.

hp n
hk
Abbreviation of horsepower (unit of power)

hryvnia /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ /(hə)ˈɹɪvniə/ hryvni hryvnias n
hryvnia
The currency of Ukraine, symbol ₴, divided into 100 kopiykas.

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ [ˈçju̟ːbɹ̠ʷɪs] hubrises n
hybris overmod
Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ /hɪu̯/ /ju/ [ç(j)u] [ç(j)u̟ː] [ç(j)ʉː] hues n
farve kulør skær
A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.
farvetone
The characteristic related to the light frequency that appears in the color, for instance red, yellow, green, cyan, blue or magenta.
afskygning
(figuratively) A character; aspect.

hug /hʌɡ/ hugs n
kram knus omfavnelse
A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

hug /hʌɡ/ v
omfavne kramme knuse
(transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] huger hugest more huge most huge adj
enorm kæmpestor
Very large.

hugely /ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/ adv
mægtig
greatly; to a huge extent

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ more huggable most huggable adj
krammelig
Capable of, or suitable for, being hugged.

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ [hə̃] [hʌ̃] interjection
æh
(with rising pitch) Used to reinforce a question.
(slang, with falling pitch) Used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ hula hoops n
hulahopring
A toy in the form of a large hoop which is twirled around various parts of the body, especially the waist.

hull /hʌl/ hulls n
skrog
(mathematics, geometry, of a set A) The smallest set that possesses a particular property (such as convexity) and contains every point of A; slightly more formally, the intersection of all sets which possess the specified property and of which A is a subset.

human /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ [ˈçju̟mn̩] [ˈçju̟mən] more human most human adj
menneskelig
(notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
menneskelig human
(comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

human condition n
conditio humana
(usually, preceded by the) What it means to be human; the experiences, characteristics, and limitations of life shared by all humans, as opposed to other lifeforms.

human resources n
personaleafdeling
(management) The personnel department of an organization, dealing with the recruitment, administration, management and training of employees; abbreviated as HR.

human right human rights n
menneskeret
A basic right that all humans should be guaranteed by virtue of them being a human.

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
menneskerettighederne
(international law) The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed, including the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.

human shield human shields n
menneskeskjold
(military) Civilians which a military group has deliberately placed combat targets near to deter an enemy from attacking those targets.

human smuggling n
menneskesmugling
The illegal transportation of a person or persons across an international border.

human trafficking n
menneskehandel
A criminal activity in which people are recruited, harbored, transported, bought, or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery.

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ humaner humanest more humane most humane adj
menneskelig human
Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ humanisms n
humanisme
(historical, often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance. [from 19th c.]
An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition. [from 19th c.]

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] humanists n
humanist
A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.

humanistic more humanistic most humanistic adj
humanistisk
Of or pertaining to humanism.

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
humaniora
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

humanize /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ v
humanisere
(transitive) To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ humbler humblest more humble most humble adj
ydmyg
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ v
nedgøre ringagte ydmyge
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ humeri n
overarmsknogle
(anatomy) The bone of the upper arm.

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ humider humidest adj
fugtig
Containing perceptible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere); damp; moist; somewhat wet or watery.

humidity /hjuˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /hjʉːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] humidities n
luftfugtighed
Dampness, especially that of the air.

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
ydmyge fornedre
(transitive) To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ humiliations n
ydmygelse
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ humilities n
ydmyghed
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ hummingbirds n
kolibri
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ humours n
humør
(uncountable) A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.
humor
(medicine) Either of the two regions of liquid within the eyeball, the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] humps n
pukkel
A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
(US, animals) A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.

humpback whale humpback whales n
pukkelhval
A species of baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).

humpbacked adj
pukkelrygget
Having a hump on the back, either naturally or due to a medical condition.

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds n
herred
(historical) An administrative subdivision of southern English counties formerly reckoned as comprising 100 hides (households or families) and notionally equal to 12,000 acres.

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds numeral
hundrede hundred
A numerical value equal to 100 (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

hung /ˈhʌŋ/ more hung most hung adj
ophængt
Suspended by hanging.
behængt
Having hanging additions or appendages.
veludrustet
(colloquial, of a person, slightly, _, vulgar) Having a large penis (often preceded by an adverb, e.g. well hung).

hung over more hung over most hung over adj
bagstiv
Suffering from a hangover

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ hungers n
sult
A need or compelling desire for food.

hunger is a good sauce proverb
sult er det bedste krydderi
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.

hunger strike hunger strikes n
sultestrejke
A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ hungrier hungriest adj
sulten
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.

hunk /hʌŋk/ hunks n
luns stort stykke
A large or dense piece of something.
tyr
(informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.

hunt /hʌnt/ hunts n
jagt
The act of hunting.

hunt /hʌnt/ v
lede søge
(ambitransitive) To try to find something; search (for).
jage gå på jagt efter
(transitive) To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] hunters n
jæger
One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
jagthund
A dog used in hunting.
forfølger
(psychology) A person who bottles up their aggression and eventually releases it explosively.

hunting dog hunting dogs n
jagthund

hunting ground hunting grounds n
jagtmark jagtområde
An area used for hunting.

hunting knife hunting knives n
jagtkniv
A knife optimized for use in hunting animals, usually with a substantial belly and sometimes with a back edge that is partially serrated#Adjective for sawing#Noun; fixed-blade and folding versions are both popular, and tasks such as field dressing, skinning#Noun, and bushcraft are anticipated.

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ hurdles n
hæk
(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
forhindring
(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

hurricane /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ hurricanes n
orkan
A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.
(meteorology) A wind scale for quite strong wind, stronger than a storm.

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ v
skynde sig skynde
(intransitive) To do things quickly.

hurry up v
skynde sig
(emphatic, ambitransitive) To hurry; to increase the speed of doing something.

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
gøre ondt
(intransitive, stative) To be painful.

hurt a fly v
ikke gøre en flue fortræd
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative, chiefly with a conditional) To hurt or damage something even a little.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ husbands n
mand ægtemand husbond
A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ v
spare
(transitive) To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

husband and wife husbands and wives n
mand og kone
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see husband,‎ and,‎ wife. (This entry is a translation hub.)

hush /hʊʃ/ /hʌʃ/ n
stilhed
A silence, especially after some noise

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ hustlers n
alfons
A pimp.
trækkerdreng
A male prostitute who sells his services to men.

hut /hʊt/ /hʌt/ huts n
hytte
A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
A small wooden shed.

hutia hutias n
bæverrotte
Any of the medium-sized rodents of the subfamily Capromyinae, which inhabit the Caribbean islands.

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ hyacinths n
hyacint
Any bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.

hyacinth bean hyacinth beans n
hjelmbønne
A climbing leguminous plant (Lablab purpureus), with white or dark purple flowers, native to Africa, widely cultivated in the tropics.

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ hybrids n
krydsning hybrid
(biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
hybrid
A hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ hydrangeas n
hortensia
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Hydrangea, having large clusters of white, pink or blue flowers

hydrate /haɪˈdɹeɪt/ hydrates n
hydrat
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

hydrate /haɪˈdɹeɪt/ v
hydrere
(transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water.

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
hydraulisk
Pertaining to water. [from early 17th c.]
Related to, or operated by, hydraulics.

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
hydraulik
The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy.

hydro- /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊ/ /ˈhaɪ.d͡ʒɹoʊ/ prefix
hydro-
water

hydrocarbon hydrocarbons n
kulbrinte karbonhydrid
(organic compound) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

hydrochloric acid hydrochloric acids n
saltsyre
(inorganic compound) A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

hydrodynamics n
hydrodynamik
(physics) The scientific study of fluids in motion.

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] hydrogens n
brint hydrogen
The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
A molecule of this molecular species

hydrogen bomb hydrogen bombs n
brintbombe
A thermonuclear bomb that derives its destructive power from the fusion of isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).

hydrogen peroxide n
brintoverilte
(inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H2O2, soluble in water, used as a mild antiseptic, bleaching agent (especially for bleaching hair), oxidizing agent and chemical reagent.

hydrography /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ hydrographies n
hydrografi
(nautical) The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.

hydrological adj
hydrologisk
Of or pertaining to hydrology.

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ hydrologists n
hydrolog
Someone who is skilled in or practises hydrology.

hydrology hydrologies n
hydrologi
The science of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on a planet's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere

hydrolysis /haɪˈdɹɑləsəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ hydrolyses n
hydrolyse
(chemistry) A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

hydrometry n
hydrometri
(physics) The branch of hydrostatics dealing with the measurement of specific gravity using hydrometers

hydronium hydroniums n
oxonium
(inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry) The hydrated hydrogen ion, H3O+.

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ hydronyms n
vand-navn
(onomastics) The name of a river, lake, sea or any other body of water.

hydrophilic more hydrophilic most hydrophilic adj
hydrofil vandelskende
(physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ hydrophobias n
hundegalskab rabies
(pathology) An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.
hydrofobi
(psychology, colloquial) A morbid fear of water; aquaphobia.

hydrophobic /haɪdɹəˈfəʊbɪk/ more hydrophobic most hydrophobic adj
hydrofob vandskyende
(physics, chemistry) Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb or to be wetted by water.

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ hydrophytes n
hydrofyt vandplante
(botany) A plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water, usually excluding seaweed.

hydropiper hydropipers n
bidende pileurt
Knotweed of species Persicaria hydropiper (formerly Polygonum hydropiper).

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
hydrostatisk
(physics) Of or relating to hydrostatics.

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ hyena hyenae hyenas n
hyæne
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
(Subsaharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

hygge /ˈhjuːɡə/ /ˈhuːɡə/ /ˈhʊɡə/ n
hygge
(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ hygienes n
hygiejne
Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ more hygienic most hygienic adj
hygiejnisk
Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary, free of disease.

hygrometer /haɪˈɡɹɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ hygrometers n
hygrometer
(meteorology) An instrument that measures the humidity of the air or other gases, especially the relative humidity.

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ hymens n
jomfruhinde mødomshinde hymen mødom
(anatomy) A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.

hymn /hɪm/ hymns n
hymne
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ hymnals n
salmebog
A collection of hymns; a hymn book.

hyper- /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪ.pəɹ/ /ˈhaɪpəɹ/ /ˈhɑɪ.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈhʌɪpɚ] prefix
hyper-

hyperactivity hyperactivities n
hyperaktivitet
The quality of being hyperactive; excessive and pathological movement and restlessness

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ hyperbolae hyperbolas hyperbolæ n
hyperbel
(geometry) A conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane that intersects the base of the cone and is not tangent to the cone. The function y(x) = 1/x draws a hyperbola.

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ hyperboles n
hyperbel
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ adj
hyperbolsk
(topology) Of, pertaining to, or in a hyperbolic space (a space having negative curvature or sectional curvature).

hypergamy /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ hypergamies n
hypergami
Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.

hyperinflation hyperinflations n
hyperinflation
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ hyperlinks n
hyperlink

hypermarket hypermarkets n
hypermarked
A combination of department store and supermarket.

hypernova hypernovae hypernovas n
hypernova
(astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole.

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ hypernyms n
fællesbetegnelse hypernym overbegreb
(semantics) A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect being (a hypernym) for ant.

hypersonic more hypersonic most hypersonic adj
hypersonisk
(of a speed, aviation) Equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ hypertexts n
hypertekst
(uncountable) Digital text in which the reader may navigate related information through embedded hyperlinks.

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ hyphens n
bindestreg
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ hypnoses n
hypnose
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ hypnotists n
hypnotisør
A person who uses hypnotism to induce hypnosis in someone, either for entertainment or therapy.

hypochondria n
hypokondri
(medicine) A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness.

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ /hɪ-/ hypocorisms n
kælenavn
(countable) A term of endearment; a hypocoristic, a pet name.

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ hypocrites n
hykler
Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. [from early 13th c.]

hypodermic needle hypodermic needles n
kanyle
A hollow needle with a sharp point intended to puncture the skin to draw a fluid from under the skin or inject a fluid under the skin, used as part of a hypodermic syringe.

hypogamy n
hypogami
The seeking of a spouse of lower socioeconomic status or caste than oneself.

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ hyponyms n
hyponym underbegreb
(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] hypotenuses n
hypotenuse
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ hypothermias n
hypotermi
(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ hypotheses n
hypotese
(sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.

hypothesize /-ə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ v
hypotetisere
(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ more hypothetical most hypothetical adj
hypotetisk
Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ hyraces hyraxes n
klippegrævling
Any of several small, paenungulate herbivorous mammals of the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors, native to Africa and the Middle East.

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ hyssops n
isop
Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.

hysteria /hɪˈstɛɹiə/ /hɪˈstɪɹiə/ hysteriae hysterias hysteriæ n
hysteri
Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
dvs.
(initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.

iPhone /ˈaɪˌfoʊ̯n/ iPhones n
iPhone
(trademark) A smartphone of a series produced by Apple, which typically combine a camera phone, PDA, multimedia player, and wireless communication device.

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ /ˈaɪˌæm/ iambs n
jambe
(prosody) A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ more iambic most iambic adj
jambisk
(prosody) Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed-stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ ibex ibexes ibices n
stenbuk
A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] ices n
is
Water in frozen (solid) form.
(physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
(ice hockey) The area where a game of ice hockey is played.
A frozen dessert made of fruit juice, water and sugar.

ice age ice ages n
istid
(colloquial) Any of several glacial periods (within a scientific ice age) marked by episodes of extensive glaciation alternating with episodes of relative warmth (interglacial).

ice cap ice caps n
iskappe
A permanent expanse of ice encompassing a large geographical area, as for example in Earth's polar zones (polar ice) or at high elevation. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ ice creams n
is flødeis
(uncountable) A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.
isvaffel vaffelis
(countable) A portion of ice cream on a stick, in a cup or in a wafer cone.

ice cream cone ice cream cones n
isvaffel
A thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.
isvaffel vaffelis
An ice cream cone filled with ice cream.

ice cream maker ice cream makers n
ismaskine
A machine used to make homemade ice cream.

ice cube ice cubes n
isterning
Any small piece of ice used for cooling drinks, larger than crushed ice, regardless of their shape.

ice fog ice fogs n
rimtåge
A dense fog that consists of fine particles of ice.

ice hockey n
ishockey
A form of hockey played on an ice rink with a puck, rather than a ball.

ice pack ice packs n
ispose
A large floating mass of ice; pack ice.

ice sheet ice sheets n
indlandsis
A broad glacial mass with a relatively flat surface.

ice skate ice skates n
skøjte
A light boot, fitted with a blade, used for ice skating.

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ icebergs n
isbjerg
A huge mass of ocean-floating ice which has broken off a glacier or ice shelf [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ icebreakers n
isbryder
A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.

iced coffee iced coffees n
iskaffe
Various types of cold beverages made from coffee.

iced tea iced teas n
iste
(uncountable) Cold tea, a beverage.

icehouse icehouses n
ishus iskælder
A deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice or snow; sometimes also used to store food at low temperature.

iceman icemen n
ismand
A person who trades in ice; a person employed to deliver block ice.

icepick icepicks n
issyl
A pointed tool, shaped like an awl, used for breaking ice.

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ icicles n
istap
A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ icings n
glasur
(cooking) A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.

icing on the cake n
prikken over i'et
(idiomatic) Something that intensifies the appreciation of something already good (or bad in an ironic sense depending on the context).

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ icons n
ikon
An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.
(internet, informal) An image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture.

iconoclasm /aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm/ iconoclasms n
ikonoklasme billedstorm
The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives. [1797]

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ iconoclasts n
billedstormer ikonoklast
(historical, Christianity) One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.
One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ iconostaseis iconostases n
ikonostase
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɒsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɔsəˈhiːdɹən/ icosahedra icosahedrons n
ikosaeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with twenty faces.

id /ɪd/ ids n
id underjeg
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious impulsive component of the personality in the Freudian psychoanalytic model.

idea /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪ̯ˈdi.ə/ /aɪ̯ˈdiə̯/ /aɪ̯ˈdɪə̯/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ˈaɪdi/ [-ˈdeə̯] [ɑe̯ˈdiə̯] ideas ideæ n
idé begreb
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. [from 16th c.]
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]

ideal gas ideal gases n
idealgas
(physics) a hypothetical gas, whose molecules exhibit no interaction, and undergo elastic collision with each other and with the walls of the container

idealize /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/ /ˈaɪdɪəˌlaɪz/ v
idealisere
(transitive) To regard something as ideal.

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ /aɪˈdɛm.pə.tənt/ /ɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ adj
idempotent
(mathematics, computing) (said of a function) Such that, when performed multiple times on the same subject, it has no further effect on its subject after the first time it is performed.

identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ more identical most identical adj
identisk
(not comparable) Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable.
enægget
(not comparable, biology) Of twins, sharing the same genetic code.

identical twin identical twins n
enægget tvilling
One of exactly two siblings produced from the splitting of a single zygote.

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] identities n
identitet
The difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind; selfhood; the sense of who something or someone or oneself is, or the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or themselves.

identity card identity cards n
identitetskort legitimationskort
A card or badge showing the official identity of the bearer.

identity matrix identity matrices identity matrixes n
enhedsmatrix identitetsmatrix
(linear algebra) A diagonal matrix all of the diagonal elements of which are equal to 1.

identity politician identity politicians n
identitetspolitiker
(politics) An advocate of or participant in identity politics.

identity politics n
identitetspolitik
(politics) Politics focusing on the self-interest and perspectives of people in various groupings, such as ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

ideogram /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ ideograms n
ideogram
A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.

ideography ideographies n
ideografi
The use of ideograms; semasiography or logography.

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more ideological most ideological adj
ideologisk
Of or pertaining to an ideology.

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ ideologues n
ideolog
A person who advocates an ideology, especially as an official or preeminent advocate.

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ ideologies n
ideologi
Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.
(uncountable) The study of the origin and nature of ideas.

idiocy /ˈɪdi.əsi/ idiocies n
idioti
(dated, psychology, now, , pejorative) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation; intellectual disability.

idiolect /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ idiolects n
idiolekt
(linguistics) The language variant used by a specific individual.

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ idiomata idioms n
idiom
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ more idiomatic most idiomatic adj
idiomatisk
Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ idiosyncrasies n
idiosynkratisk
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
idiosynkrasi overfølsomhed
(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
idiosynkrasi særegenhed særhed særpræg
A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

idiot /ˈɪdiət/ /ˈɪd͡ʒət/ idiots n
idiot nar fjols
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk] more idiotic most idiotic adj
idiotisk
(of a person or animal) Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.
dum idiotisk
(of an action) Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
lediggang er roden til alt ondt
One who is idle will likely come to do evil.

idler idlers n
drivert
One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.

idol /ˈaɪ.dəl/ /ˈɑɪ.dəl/ [ˈaɪ.dl̩] [ˈaɪ.ɾl̩] [ˈɑɪ.ɾl̩] idols n
idol
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ idolatries n
afgudsdyrkelse
The worship of idols.

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
idolisere
To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.

idyll /ˈaɪ.dəl/ /ˈaɪ.dɪl/ /ˈɪd.əl/ /ˈɪd.ɪl/ idylls n
idyl
Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus's short pastoral poems, the Idylls.
An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ more idyllic most idyllic adj
idyllisk
Of or pertaining to idylls.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

if /ɪf/ conjunction
hvis
(computing) In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
hvis om dersom nærmest snarere
Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.
at hvis om
Although; used to introduce a concession.
om hvorvidt
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

if /ɪf/ ifs n
spørgsmålstegn
(informal) An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

if I'm honest phraseologicalUnit
hvis jeg skal være ærlig
(idiomatic) to be honest

if and only if conjunction
hvis og kun hvis
(logic, mathematics) Is equivalent to; implies and is implied by; is true and false in the same cases as.

if need be adv
om nødvendigt
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.

if only conjunction
gid
(idiomatic) I wish that; signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
hvis bjerget ikke vil komme til Muhammed, må Muhammed komme til bjerget når bjerget ikke vil komme til Muhammed, må Muhammed komme til bjerget
If something one wishes to be done cannot be commanded to be done, one must find another way to achieve one's goal.

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ [ɪfjəˌnowʌɾaɪˈmin] phraseologicalUnit
hvis du forstår, hvad jeg mener
Used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at.

if you please phraseologicalUnit
om du vil være så venlig
(dated, formal) please

if you say so interjection
du får ret, jeg får fred
(colloquial, dismissive) Used to convey lack of agreement together with a refusal to enter into or continue an argument.

if you will adv
om du vil om man vil
Used in conceding a description.

iff /ɪf ən(d) ˈoʊn.li ɪf/ /ɪf ən(d) ˈəʊn.li ɪf/ conjunction
hviss
(mathematics, logic) Short for if and only if.

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ igloos n
iglo
A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.

igniter igniters n
tænder
Any device that is used to ignite something, especially a fuel mixture, or a charge of explosive

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ ignorances n
uvidenhed
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.

ignorance is bliss proverb
uvidenhed er en velsignelse
A lack of knowledge results in happiness; it is more comfortable to not know certain things.

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorere
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

ignosticism n
ignosticisme
The lack of belief that "creator and designer of the universe" is a coherently defined phrase, thus modern religionists do not believe in any god but only have the illusion that they do, and that modern atheists do not disbelieve in any god, or even lack belief in any god, but only have the illusion that they do.

ill /ɪl/ iller illest more ill most worse worst adj
syg
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
kvalm
Having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] more illegitimate most illegitimate adj
ulogisk
Not conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards.
(dated) Having a child or children with a person to whom one is not married.
Not sanctioned by marriage.
Not correctly deduced.
Not authorized by good usage; not genuine.
(botany) Involving the fertilization of pistils by stamens not of their own length, in heterogonously dimorphic and trimorphic flowers.
uberettiget ulogisk uretmæssig
Not in accordance with the law.
illegitim ulogisk
Born to unmarried parents.

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ɪˈlɪt͡ʃɹəsi/ illiteracies n
analfabetisme
(uncountable) The inability to read and write.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ more illiterate most illiterate adj
analfabetisk
Unable to read and write.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ illiterates n
analfabet
An illiterate person, one either not able to read and write or not knowing how.

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ illnesses n
sygdom
(countable) An instance of a disease or poor health.
syg
(uncountable) A state of bad health or disease.

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] illusions n
illusion synsbedrag
(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
illusion
(countable) A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
(countable) A magician’s trick.

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ images n
billede
An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ more imaginary most imaginary adj
indbildt imaginær
Existing only in the imagination.

imaginary number imaginary numbers n
imaginært tal
(complex analysis, strict sense) A number of the form bi, where b is any real number and i denotes the imaginary unit.

imaginary part imaginary parts n
imaginær del
(complex analysis) Of a complex number a + bi, where a and b are real numbers, the value b.

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ imaginations n
fantasi indbildning forestillingsevne
The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
forestille
(transitive) To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ imams n
imam
(usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader descended from the prophet Muhammad and functioning as his spiritual successor.

imbecile /ɪmbəˈsiːl/ /ˈɪmbəsəl/ /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ imbeciles n
fjols idiot dumrian fæ imbecil kraftidiot
(pejorative) A fool, an idiot.

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ imitations n
imitation efterligning
The act of imitating.
(attributive) A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.

immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ more immaculate most immaculate adj
pletfri
Having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.
ubesmittede
(Roman Catholicism) Of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled.

immature /ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ more immature most immature adj
umoden infantil
Childish in behavior; juvenile. [from 20th c.]

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ immaturities n
umodenhed
Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ more immediate most immediate adj
øjeblikkelig
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
umiddelbar tæt
Very close; direct or adjacent.

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
med det samme øjeblikkeligt med det vuns nu
In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

immersion blender immersion blenders n
stavblender
A long, electric, hand-held tool with sharp blades at the end, designed for immersion into food to mash or liquefy it.

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ immigrants n
immigrant indvandrer
A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

immigrate /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
indvandre immigrere
(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ immigrations n
indvandring immigration
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

immorality /ɪmɔːˈɹælɪti/ /ɪməˈɹælɪti/ immoralities n
amoral
(uncountable) The state or quality of being immoral; vice.

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
udødelig
Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.

immortalise /ɪ.ˈmɔː(ɹ).tə.ˌlaɪz/ v
udødeliggøre
To make eternally famous.

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ immortalities n
udødelighed
(religion, mythology, biology) The condition of being immortal.

immune system immune systems n
immunforsvar immunsystem
(anatomy, immunology) The system that differentiates self from non-self and protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing an immune response. It includes organs such as the thymus, the spleen and lymph nodes; tissue such as bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues such as the tonsils; cells such as lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and cell products such as antibodies.

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ immunodeficiencies n
immundefekt
A depletion in the body's natural immune system, or in some component of it.

immunological adj
immunologisk
Of or relating to immunology.

immunology immunologies n
immunologi
(medicine) The branch of medicine that concerns the body's immune system.

imp /ɪmp/ imps n
skælm
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ impacts n
indvirkning
(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.

impact driver n
slagskruetrækker
a tool that delivers a strong force and forward thrust when struck on the back with a hammer

impairment /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)mənt/ impairments n
nedskrivning
(accounting) A downward revaluation, a write-down.

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ impala impalas n
impala
An African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
spidde
(transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
(ambitransitive) To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ more impartial most impartial adj
upartisk
treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

impasse /æmˈpɑːs/ /ɪmˈpæs/ /ɪmˈpɑːs/ /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ /ˈɪmpɑːs/ impasses n
blindgyde
(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ impatiences n
utålmodighed
The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ more impatient most impatient adj
utålmodig
Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays.

impeachment /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ.mənt/ impeachments n
rigsretssag
(countable, law, chiefly, US) The act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct, especially if serious, often with the aim of having the official dismissed from office.

imperative mood imperative moods n
bydeform
(grammar) The grammatical mood generally expressing a command, though also used to express a request or permission.

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ more imperial most imperial adj
kejserlig
Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] imperialisms n
imperialisme
The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ more imperialist most imperialist adj
imperialistisk
Of, or relating to imperialism.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ imperialists n
imperialist
An advocate of imperialism.

impertinence /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nəns/ impertinences n
uforskammethed
(uncountable) The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness.

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nənt/ more impertinent most impertinent adj
uforskammet
Insolent, ill-mannered or disrespectful; Disregardful.
irrelevant uvedkommende
Not pertaining or related to (something or someone); Irrelevant or useless.

impetuous /imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ more impetuous most impetuous adj
impulsiv
Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
fremfusende heftig opfarende
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ impetuses n
drivkraft
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ more implacable most implacable adj
stædig
Adamant; immovable.

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ implants n
implantat
(medicine) Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ implements n
redskab
A tool or instrument for working with.

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ implementations n
implementering
The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
implicit
Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed

implore /ɪmˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪmˈploə/ /ɪmˈploɹ/ /ɪmˈplɔː/ v
bønfalde trygle
To beg or plead for (something) earnestly or urgently; to beseech.
To beg or plead that (someone) earnestly or urgently do something; to beseech, to entreat.

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
implicere
(transitive, of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ imports n
import indførsel
(uncountable) The practice of importing.

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ [-ʔn̩s] importances n
betydning vigtighed
The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩ʔ] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] importanter importantest more important most important adj
vigtig
Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ importers n
importør
One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

imposing /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ more imposing most imposing adj
imponerende imposant monumental statelig
Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

impossibility /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ impossibilities n
umulighed
Something that is impossible.
(uncountable) The quality of being impossible.

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
umuligt umulig
Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
umulig
(colloquial, of a person) Very difficult to deal with.

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ impossibles n
umulighed
An impossibility.

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ impostors n
bedrager
Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

imprecise /ɪmpɹəˈsaɪs/ /ɪmpɹəˈsɑɪs/ /ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/ more imprecise most imprecise adj
upræcis
Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.

impregnate /ˈɪmpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
befrugte besvangre bolle tyk inseminere
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ impregnations n
befrugtning
The act of making pregnant; fertilization.

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ impressions n
indtryk
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
fængsle
(transitive) To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ imprisonments n
fangenskab
A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, especially as punishment for a crime.

improbable /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ more improbable most improbable adj
usandsynlig
Not likely to happen.

improper /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ more improper most improper adj
uanstændig upassende
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.

improper fraction improper fractions n
uægte brøk
(arithmetic) A vulgar fraction of which the numerator has a greater magnitude than the denominator, such as 3/2.

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
forbedre
(transitive) To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
(obsolete) To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.
(dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ improvements n
forbedring
The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; practical application, for example of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improvisere
To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

impudent /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ impudenter impudentest more impudent most impudent adj
næsvis
Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ more impulsive most impulsive adj
impulsiv
Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.

impulsivity impulsivities n
impulsivitet
The quality of being impulsive, impulsiveness; inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ impunities n
straffrihed
(uncountable) Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
ind
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
After the beginning of something.
(in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.
inde
So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
af inden i
i
Contained by; inside.
Surrounded by; among; amidst.
Into.
på med
Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.

in a nutshell adv
i en nøddeskal
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

in a row
i træk på rad
(informal) successively, one after the other, in succession.

in and of itself
i og for sig

in broad daylight /ɪn bɹɑd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /ɪn bɹɔd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /ɪn bɹɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/
ved højlys dag
In ample natural illumination, during the daytime.
(figurative) In a blatant and publicly visible manner during the day.

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
for det fald, at i fald i tilfælde af såfremt
To allow for the possibility that.
(mostly, North American) If.

in chorus
i kor
In unison, all together, at the same time.

in cold blood
med koldt blod
(idiomatic) In a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought.

in demand more in demand most in demand adj
efterspurgt ombejlet
Sought-after; popular; coveted.

in duplicate
i duplikat
Consisting of two copies.

in exchange adv
til gengæld
As an exchange or replacement.

in exchange for preposition
i bytte for
In return for (something or someone else).

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
på fersk gerning
In the act of committing a misdeed.
med bukserne nede
While performing sexual activity.

in front of preposition
foran
At or near the front part of (something).
In the presence of, in view of (someone).
Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).

in general adv
generelt generelt set
In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.

in kind adv
i naturalier
(of paying or giving) With goods or services (as opposed to cash).

in lieu /ɪn.l(j)uː/ adv
i stedet
instead; in place

in lieu of preposition
i stedet for
Instead of; in place of.

in love
forelsket
Enamored (of a person, etc.) [with with]

in my humble opinion
efter min beskedne mening
Used to introduce or qualify a statement, as expressing one's own view, not one backed by external authority or to be accepted without question

in my opinion
efter min mening
according to me

in one's element
i sit es
In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable.

in order more in order most in order adj
i rækkefølge
In a sequence.

in order to phraseologicalUnit
for at
As a means of achieving the specified end; to.

in other words
med andre ord m.a.o.
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

in plain sight
i det åbne
(idiomatic) Very easy to see or notice, especially when it is supposed to be hidden.

in private
under fire øjne
Privately, in an area where no one else can see or hear.

in question more in question most in question adj
pågældende vedkommende
Under consideration, under discussion.

in retrospect
i retrospekt set i bakspejlet
When looked back upon as a past event; as can be seen now, but not at the time.

in spite of preposition
på trods af til trods for

in that case adv
i givet fald i så fald

in the act
på fersk gerning
(idiomatic) In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.

in the blink of an eye
i et øjeblik øjeblikkeligt i løbet af et øjeblik
(idiomatic) immediately, instantaneously

in the know
informeret velinformeret
Informed, aware.

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
i de blindes land er den enøjede mand konge
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

in the long run
i den lange ende i det langa løb på lang sigt
(idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

in the making
i udvikling
(idiomatic) In development; in the process of being made or evolving.

in the world
i alverden
(idiomatic) An intensifier, often used after an interrogative word.

in total
i alt sammenlagt tilsammen totalt
Including all aspects of something.

in weal and woe /ɪn ˌwil‿n̩ ˈwoʊ/ /ɪn ˌwiːl‿n̩ ˈwəʊ/
i medgang og modgang
In both prosperity and adversity; in good times and bad.

in wine, there is truth proverb
af børn og fulde folk skal man høre sandheden in vino veritas
Statements made or expressed under the influence of alcohol reveal true beliefs that are not expressed when sober.

in writing
skriftligt
via a written message, as opposed to orally or through other means.

in-law in-laws n
svigerfamilie
(often, in the plural) A relative by marriage (or through affinity).

inactivity inactivities n
inaktivitet
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
utilsigtet
Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ inaner inanest more inane most inane adj
intetsigende åndsforladt
Lacking sense or meaning, often to the point of boredom or annoyance.

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ more inappropriate most inappropriate adj
upassende
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

inattentiveness n
uopmærksomhed
The property of being inattentive.

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ inboxes n
indbakke
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.

inbreeding inbreedings n
indavl
(biology) Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related.

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
fængsle indespære
(chiefly, US) To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.

incarnadine /-daɪn/ /-dɪn/ /ɪnˈkɑɹnəˌdiːn/ /ɪnˈkɑːnədiːn/ more incarnadine most incarnadine adj
ansigtfarved
(originally) Of the pale pink or pale red colour of flesh; carnation.

incel /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ incels n
incel
A member of an online subculture of people (mostly men) who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ incenses n
røgelse virak
Biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ incentives n
incitament gulerod
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ inceptions n
begyndelse start tilblivelse
The creation or beginning of something; the establishment.

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ incests n
incest blodskam
Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and sometimes first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime.

inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ inch inches n
tomme
An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, conceived as roughly the width of a thumb.
Any of various similar units of length in other traditional systems of measurement.

incidence /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ incidences n
incidens
(epidemiology) A measure of the rate of new occurrence of a given medical condition in a population within a specified period of time.

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ incidents n
begivenhed
(countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.
An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ incisors n
fortand
(anatomy, zootomy) A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ inclinations n
tilbøjelighet
A tendency.

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ more inclined most inclined adj
tilbøjelig
Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.

incoherent more incoherent most incoherent adj
usammenhængende
Not making logical sense; not logically connected or consistent.

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ incomes n
indkomst indtægt
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

income statement income statements n
resultatopgørelse
(accounting) A calculation which shows the profit or loss of an accounting unit (company, municipality, foundation etc.) during a specific period of time, providing a summary of how the profit or loss is calculated from gross revenue and expenses.

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ more incompatible most incompatible adj
inkompatibel uforenelig
Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.

incompetence incompetences n
inkompetence
Inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ more incomplete most incomplete adj
ukomplet
Not complete; not finished

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more incomprehensible most incomprehensible adj
uforståelig ubegribelig
Impossible or very difficult to understand.

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ /ˌɪŋ-/ more inconsiderate most inconsiderate adj
hensynsløs
Not considerate of others.

incontestable more incontestable most incontestable adj
ubestridelig uomtvistelig
Not contestable; indisputable; certain

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ incontinences n
inkontinens
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ more incontrovertible most incontrovertible adj
ubestridelig
Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ increases n
stigning
For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ more incredulous most incredulous adj
utrolig
(largely, _, obsolete, now, only, _, nonstandard) Difficult to believe; incredible. [from 17th c.]

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ incunabula n
inkunabel
(printing) A book, single sheet, or image that was printed before the year 1501 in Europe.

incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
pådrage sig udsætte sig for
(transitive) To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to.

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
uhelbredelig
Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.

indecent /ɪnˈdiːsənt/ more indecent most indecent adj
uanstændig usømmelig
Offensive to good taste.
Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly.

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more indecisive most indecisive adj
ubeslutsom vægelsindet
(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.

indeclinable adj
ubøjelig
(grammar, of a word) Not grammatically declinable.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
sandelig sandhed søreme
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
søreme
(degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] more indefatigable most indefatigable adj
utrættelig
Extremely persistent and untiring.

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ more indefinite most indefinite adj
ubestemt
Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
(mathematics) Being an integral without specified limits.
uklar
Vague or unclear.
ubestemt uklar
(linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things

indefinite integral indefinite integrals n
ubestemt integral
(mathematics) A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative

indefinite pronoun indefinite pronouns n
ubestemt stedord
(grammar) A pronoun that does not specify the identity of its referent.

indenture /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ indentures n
kontrakt
(legal) A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).
(legal) A contract relating to lending (typically for issuing a bond), a real estate transaction, or a bankruptcy that imposes additional conditions on one or both parties.

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ independences n
uafhængighed selvstændighed
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

independence day independence days n
uafhængighedsdag
An annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood.

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ more independent most independent adj
uafhængig selvstændig
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

index /ˈɪndɛks/ index's indexes indices n
indeks indholdsfortegnelse
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
indeks
(computing, especially, programming, and, databases) An integer or other key indicating the location of data, e.g. within an array, vector, database table, associative array, or hash table.

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
indeksere
(chiefly, economics) To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ v
anvise
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ indicators n
viser
The needle or dial on such a meter.
indikator nøgletal
(economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
blinklys retningsviser
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, automotive ) A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ indifferences n
ligegyldighed
The state of being indifferent.

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ more indifferent most indifferent adj
ligeglad
Having no preference.
(obsolete) Not different, matching.
ligegyldig ligeglad
Not making a difference; without significance or importance.

indirect free kick indirect free kicks n
indirekte frispark
(soccer) a free kick from which a goal may be scored only after the ball has been played by at least one other player

indirect object indirect objects n
hensynsled
(grammar) A grammatical role of a ditransitive verb that manifests a secondary or passive participant in an action, often a recipient or goal.

indiscreet indiscreeter indiscreetest adj
indiskret
Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ indiums n
indium
A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ more individual most individual adj
individuel
Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.
Intended for a single person as opposed to more than one person.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ individuals n
individ
A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

individualism individualisms n
individualisme
The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.

individualistic more individualistic most individualistic adj
individualistisk
More interested in individual people than in society as a whole

individualization individualizations n
individualisering
The act of individualizing; the state of being individualized.

indoctrination indoctrinations n
indoktrinering
The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated

indole /ˈɪndɒl/ /ˈɪndəʊl/ indoles n
indol
(organic compound) An organic compound, C8H7N, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.
(organic compound) Any of the derivatives of indole.

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ indris n
indri
One of the largest living lemurs (Indri indri), native to Madagascar.

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ indulgences n
aflad
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ more industrial most industrial adj
industriel
Of or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.

industrial espionage n
industrispionage
(espionage) The use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage.

industrial park industrial parks n
industriområde industricenter industrikvarter industripark
An area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development.

industrialization industrializations n
industrialisering
A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

industrialize /ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ v
industrialisere
(of a country) To develop industry; to become industrial.

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ more industrious most industrious adj
arbejdsom flitig ihærdig
Hard-working and persistent.

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ industries n
industri
(countable, business, economics) Businesses of the same type, considered as a whole. Trade.
(uncountable, economics) Businesses that produce goods as opposed to services.

inebriated /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ more inebriated most inebriated adj
beruset fuld
Behaving as though affected by alcohol including exhilaration, and a dumbed or stupefied manner.

inenarrable /ɪnɪˈnæɹəb(ə)l/ more inenarrable most inenarrable adj
ubestrivelig uudsigelig
(formal, literary) That cannot be told; indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable.

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] inequalities n
ulighed
An unfair, not equal, state.
(mathematics) A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or \leq or > or \geq or \ne, as appropriate.

inert /ənˈɝt/ /ɪnˈɜːt/ /ɪnˈɝt/ /ɪˈnɜːt/ /ɪˈnɝt/ more inert most inert adj
træg
Unable to move or act; inanimate.
Sluggish or lethargic.

inertial frame of reference inertial frames of reference n
inertialsystem
(physics) A frame of reference that is stationary relative to a body moving at constant velocity and on which no force is being exerted.

inessential adj
uvæsentlig
Not essential.

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
uundgåelig nødvendig
Impossible to avoid or prevent.

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
uundgåelig
In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

inexcusable more inexcusable most inexcusable adj
utilgivelig
not excusable

inexhaustible /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
uudtømmelig
Impossible to exhaust; unlimited.

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪnˈɛksɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ more inexorable most inexorable adj
ubønhørlig
Impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable. [from mid 16th c.]
Unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting. [from mid 16th c.]

inexpedient /ɪnɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ more inexpedient most inexpedient adj
uhensigtsmæssig
Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; unsuitable to time and place

inexpediently more inexpediently most inexpediently adv
uhensigtsmæssigt
In a way that is not expedient.

inexplicable /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ more inexplicable most inexplicable adj
uforklarlig
Impossible to explain; not easily accounted for.

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ more infallible most infallible adj
ufejlbarlig
Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy.

infamous /ˈɪmfəməs/ /ˈɪnfəməs/ more infamous most infamous adj
berygtet infamøs
(UK, historical) Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ infants n
spædbarn
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
mindreårig
(legal) A minor.

infant massage infant massages n
babymassage
A type of massage given to an infant; an instance of using massage therapy for human infants.

infant mortality infant mortalities n
spædbarnsdødelighed
The occurrence of death of very young children under one year old.

infantophilia n
infantofili
The primary sexual attraction of adults to very young children (defined by various studies as 0–4 years old).

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ infantries n
infanteri
Soldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).
(uncountable) The part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers, especially opposed to mounted and technical troops.
infanteriregiment
A regiment of infantry.

infantry fighting vehicle infantry fighting vehicles n
infanterikampkøretøj
(military) An armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry soldiers and provide fire support for them.

infantryman infantrymen n
infanterist fodsoldat
(military) a soldier employed in an infantry role
(by restriction) a male soldier of the infantry

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
smitte
(transitive) To bring (the body or part of it) into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen), so that the pathogen begins to act on the body; (of a pathogen) to come into contact with (a body or body part) and begin to act on it.

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ infections n
infektion
(pathology) The act or process of infecting.
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.

infelicitous /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ə.təs/ /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ /ˌɪn.fɛlˈɪs.ɪ.təs/ /ˌɪn.fɪˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ more infelicitous most infelicitous adj
uheldig
Unhappy or unfortunate.
Inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done.

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ more inferior most inferior adj
underordnet
Of low rank, standard or quality.

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ inferiors n
underordnet
A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ infernos n
inferno
A place or situation resembling Hell.
A large fire; a conflagration.

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ infidels n
vantro
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain religion.
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain principle.

infinite series infinite series n
uendelig række
(analysis) Any expression that represents the addition a countably infinite number of ordered summands, often explicitly indexed by the positive or nonnegative integers.

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ infinitives n
infinitiv navnemåde
(grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ infinities n
uendelighed
(uncountable) endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ more inflammable most inflammable adj
letantændelig brændbar
Capable of burning.

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ inflammations n
betændelse
(pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/ inflations n
inflation
(economics) An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
bøje
(transitive, grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ inflections n
vendepunkt
bøjning
(grammar, uncountable) A change in the form of a word (morphologic change) to express different grammatical categories.
modulation
A change in pitch or tone of voice.
afvigelse
A turning away from a straight course.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ influences n
indflydelse påvirkning
The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
påvirke
(transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ influencers n
influencer
(social media, marketing) A person who is able to influence consumption, lifestyle, or political preferences of their online audience by creating or engaging social media content, often as a part of a marketing campaign.

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ more influential most influential adj
indflydelsesrig
Having or exerting influence.

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ influxes n
tilstrømning
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
informere
(transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ informants n
informant
One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ informations n
information informationer
Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. [from 14th c.]

information science information sciences n
informationsvidenskab
(applied science) A broad and interdisciplinary science that deals with the gathering, classification, storage, manipulation, retrieval and analysis of information as an organized resource.

information security n
informationssikkerhed
The protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access and disruption.

information society information societies n
informationssamfund
(sociology) A society where the creation, distribution, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.

information system information systems n
informationssystem
Any data processing system, either manual or computerized.

information technology information technologies n
informationsteknologi
(computing) The practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarød
Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ infrareds n
infrarød stråling
(uncountable) The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ infrastructures n
infrastruktur
The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.

infrequently /ɪnˈfɹiːkwənt.li/ more infrequently most infrequently adv
sjælden ualmindelig
Not frequently.

ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ more ingenious most ingenious adj
opfindsomt
(of a person) Displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
(of a thing) Characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.

ingenuity /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ ingenuities n
snedighed
The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ ingots n
barre
A solid block of more or less pure metal, often but not necessarily bricklike in shape and trapezoidal in cross-section, the result of pouring out and cooling molten metal, often immediately after smelting from raw ore or alloying from constituents.

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ ingredients n
ingrediens
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

ingress /ɪŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɪŋɡɹɛs/ ingresses n
indledning
The act of entering.
adgang
Permission to enter.
indgang
A door or other means of entering.
(astronomy) The entrance of the Moon into the shadow of the Earth in eclipses, or the Sun's entrance into a sign, etc.

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ inhabitants n
indbygger
Someone or thing who lives in a place.

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
inhalere
(intransitive) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

inhaler inhalers n
inhalator
(medicine) A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.

inherent /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
iboende naturlig
Naturally as part or consequence of something.

inheritable more inheritable most inheritable adj
arvelig
Capable of taking by inheritance, or of receiving by descent; capable of succeeding to, as an heir.

inhibitor /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/ inhibitors n
hæmmer
(chemistry) Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific chemical reaction.

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ more inhuman most inhuman adj
inhuman umenneskelig
Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] more iniquitous most iniquitous adj
syndig
Morally objectionable; sinful, wicked.

initial value problem initial value problems n
begyndelsesværdiproblem
(calculus) The problem of solving an ordinary differential equation together with an initial condition (a set of specified values for the unknown function or its derivatives at some point).

initialism /ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/ initialisms n
initialforkortelse initialord
(linguistics) A term formed from the initial letters of several words or parts of words, which is itself pronounced letter by letter.

initialize v
initialisere
(computing) To format a storage medium prior to use.

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ initiatives n
initiativ
A beginning; a first move.
A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.

injection /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ injections n
indsprøjtning injektion
The act of injecting, or something that is injected.

injective /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
injektiv
(mathematics) Of, relating to, or being an injection: such that each element of the image (or range) is associated with at most one element of the preimage (or domain); inverse-deterministic

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
såre
(transitive) To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ injuries n
sår
The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.

injury time n
overtid
(sports) Additional time played after each period of a game in order to compensate for stoppages due to player injuries; loosely extended to include time added on to compensate for all types of stoppages, i.e. synonymous with stoppage time.

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ injustices n
uretfærdighed
Absence of justice; unjustice.
Violation of the rights of another person or people.

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ inks n
blæk sværte
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.

inkcap inkcaps n
blækhat
A fungus of one of the genera Coprinus, Coprinellus or Coprinopsis.

inkjet printer inkjet printers n
blækprinter
(computer hardware) A device for the printing of documents which that operates by propelling tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper.

inkwell /ˈɪŋk.wel/ inkwells n
blækhus
A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen into it whenever a refill is needed.

inlaut inlauts n
forlyd
(linguistics) any sound in a word or syllable but the first and the last one

inn /ɪn/ inns n
herberg kro
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

inner city inner cities n
centrum bymidte indre by midtby
(urban studies) The parts of a large city closer to its core, especially older, populous areas of low-income or immigrant families as opposed to centrally located commercial areas.

inner ear inner ears n
indre øre
(anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.

inner product inner products n
indre produkt
(linear algebra) A generalization of the dot product for vectors of any dimensionality that may or may not be complex-numbered.

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ more innocent most innocent adj
uskyldig
Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
Bearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ more innocuous most innocuous adj
harmløs
Harmless; producing no ill effect.

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
forny
(intransitive) To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ innovations n
innovation
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪtɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/ more innovative most innovative adj
nyskabende opfindsom
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ innuendis innuendoes innuendos n
insinuation antydning hentydning
A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.

inorganic /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɪnɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
uorganisk
(chemistry) Relating to a compound that does not contain carbon.

inorganic chemistry inorganic chemistries n
inorganisk kemi
(chemistry) The chemistry of the elements (including carbon), and those compounds that do not contain carbon.

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ more inquisitive most inquisitive adj
nysgerrig videbegærlig
Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ insaner insanest more insane most insane adj
sindssyg
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
(informal) Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ insanities n
vanvid galskab sindssyge
The state of being insane; madness.

insatiable /ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/ /ɪnˈseɪʃi.əbəl/ more insatiable most insatiable adj
umættelig
Not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased; very greedy.

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ more inscrutable most inscrutable adj
uransagelig uudgrundelig gådefuld ubegribelig ufattelig uforståelig
Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom, or interpret.

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ insects n
insekt
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ insectivores n
insektæder
Insect-eating animal or plant.

insecure /ɪnsəˈkjɔɹ/ /ɪnsəˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjɝ/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ more insecure most insecure adj
usikker
Not secure.
usikker utryg
Not comfortable or confident in oneself or in certain situations.

insecurity insecurities n
usikkerhed
A lack of security; uncertainty.

insertion /ɪnˈsɝʃən/ insertions n
indkast
The act of inserting, or something inserted.

inshallah /ˌɪn.ʃɑˈlɑ/ /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
inshallah
(chiefly, Islam) Expressing the speaker’s wish for a given future event to occur, and also generally their emphasis on its contingency upon the divine will.

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
inde inden
Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of something (a place), especially a building.

insider trading n
insiderhandel
(business, finance, law) The illegal trading of a public company's stock or other securities based on material, nonpublic information about the company.

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ insinuations n
insinuation
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion

insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ more insipid most insipid adj
smagløs
Unappetizingly flavorless.

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
insistere
(with on or upon or (that + indicative)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
(sometimes, with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done; to reiterate a demand despite requests to abandon it.

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹæz/ /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
for så vidt
to the extent that

insolence /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ insolences n
frækhed skamløshed uforskammethed
Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.

insolvency [ɪnˈsɒlvn̩si] insolvencies n
insolvens
(finance) The condition of being insolvent; the state or condition of a person who is insolvent; the condition of one who is unable to pay his debts as they fall due, or in the usual course of trade and business.

insolvent /ɪn.ˈsɑːɫv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒlv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒɫv.ənt/ more insolvent most insolvent adj
insolvent
Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due.

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ insomnias n
søvnløshed
(medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

inspectorate inspectorates n
inspektorat
An organized group of inspectors.

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ inspirations n
inspiration
A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
inspirere
(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
(transitive) To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

installment /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ installments n
afbetaling afdrag
(banking, finance) One member of a series of portions of a debt or sum of money, which portions may or may not be equated (depending in part on whether the interest rate is fixed or variable), payment of which portions are serially exacted at regularly scheduled intervals toward satisfaction of the total. Payments of installments are generally mensual, quarterly, triannual, biannual, or annual.

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ instants n
øjeblik
A very short period of time; a moment.
A single, usually precise, point in time.

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ instant coffees n
instantkaffe pulverkaffe
A beverage in the form of a powder, granules, or concentrated liquid, made from coffee and able to be quickly reconstituted by adding water.

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adv
i stedet for i stedet
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

instead of preposition
i stedet for
In lieu of; in place of; rather than.

instigator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ instigators n
anstifter
A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ instincts n
instinkt
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ institutes n
institut
An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ institutions n
institution
A custom or practice of a society or community.
A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.

institutional /-ʃnəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəl/ more institutional most institutional adj
institutionel
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ v
institutionalisere
to establish as a normal practice
to commit a person to confinement in an institution

instruct /ɪnˈstɹakt/ /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
undervise
instruere lære anvise
(transitive) To teach by giving instructions.
anvise
(transitive) To tell (someone) what they must or should do.
(transitive) To give (one's own lawyer) legal instructions as to how they should act in relation to a particular issue; thereby formally appointing them as one's own legal representative in relation to it.

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ instructions n
vejledning vejlederen
(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

instructor instructors n
instruktør
One who instructs; a teacher.

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ instruments n
instrument musikinstrument
A device used to produce music.
måleapparat måleinstrument måleudstyr
A measuring or displaying device.
instrument værktøj
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

instrumental case instrumental cases n
instrumentalis
(grammar) A noun case used to express means or agency—and is generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective. Languages that use the instrumental case include Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Czech, Dyirbal, Georgian, Latvian, Slovene, Polish, Ukrainian, Quechua, Russian, Assamese, Turkish and Sanskrit. Extinct languages that used the instrumental case include Old English, Old Saxon and Old High German.

insubordinate more insubordinate most insubordinate adj
ulydig
Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.

insulator /ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ insulators n
isolator
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ insulins n
insulin
A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ insults n
fornærmelse
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ more insulting most insulting adj
fornærmelig fornærmende
Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ insurances n
forsikring
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
The business of providing insurance.

insurance company insurance companies n
forsikringsselskab
A company that provides insurance policies.

insure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
forsikre
(transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.

insurer /ɪnˈʃʊɹ.ɚ/ insurers n
assurandør
(insurance) One who insures.

insurgency /ɪnˈsɜːd͡ʒənsi/ /ɪnˈsɝd͡ʒənsi/ insurgencies n
oprør
rebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
oprørsk
Rebellious, opposing authority.

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ insurgents n
oprører
One of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency.

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ insurrections n
oprør opstand
(uncountable) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.

intaglio /ɪnˈtæl.i.(j)oʊ/ /ɪnˈtæl.joʊ/ /ɪnˈtæl.jəʊ/ /ɪnˈtæɡ.li.oʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.iˌəʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.joʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.jəʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑɡ.li.oʊ/ intagli intaglii intaglioes intaglios n
dybtryk
(printing) Any printing method in which the ink is laid upon the sunken parts of the printing form.

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.tʰɪ.d͡ʒɚ] [ˈɪn.ɾ̃ɪ.d͡ʒɚ] integers n
heltal helt tal
(arithmetic) A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

integral calculus n
integralregning
(calculus) The calculus that generalizes summation to find areas, masses, volumes, sums, and totals of quantities described by continuously varying functions.

integrated circuit integrated circuits n
integreret kredsløb
(semiconductors) A thin chip, usually of silicon, consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors.

intellect /ˈɪntəlɛkt/ intellects n
intellekt
(uncountable) The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.

intellectual property intellectual properties n
immaterialret intellektuel ejendomsret
(uncountable) Any product of someone's intellect that has commercial value: a piece of literature, a painting, an invention, a trademark, a trade secret, etc. Works protected under intellectual property law, and accorded intellectual property rights such as copyrights and patents.

intellectualization intellectualizations n
intellektualisering
The act or process of intellectualizing.

intellectually more intellectually most intellectually adv
intellektuelt
In an intellectual manner.

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intelligences n
intelligens
(mostly, uncountable) The quality of making use or having made use of such capacities: depth of understanding, mental quickness.
(countable) An entity that has such capacities.
efterretninger efterretningstjeneste
(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

intelligence agency intelligence agencies n
efterretningstjeneste
A governmental agency that is tasked with information gathering (known in the context as "intelligence") for purposes of national security and defense.

intelligence quotient intelligence quotients n
intelligenskvotient
A score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure a person's intelligence relative to that of the general population, with the average usually calibrated to a number around 100.

intelligent design n
intelligent design
The belief that biological life on Earth, or more broadly, the universe as a whole, was created by an intelligent agent (specified or unspecified) rather than being the result of undirected natural processes.

intelligential adj
intelligensmæssig
Of or pertaining to intelligence.

intelligentsia /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ intelligentsias n
intelligentsia
(politics) The intellectual elite of a society, particularly in Marxist doctrine.

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
have til hensigt
(ambitransitive, usually followed by particle "to" + verb, or "on"/"upon" + noun) To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
intensivere
(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

intensive care unit intensive care units n
intensivafdeling intensiv afdeling
A hospital ward into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored (abbreviation: ICU).

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ intentions n
hensigt
A course of action that a person intends to follow.

inter alia adv
blandt andet
Among other things.

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ [ɪ̃n(ɾ̃)ɚ] [ɪ̃ɾ̃ɚ] prefix
inter- mellem
Intermittently: the root verb is done between or among temporal entities; also forming nouns and adjectives derived from the verb form.
Internally: the root verb is done in between or among relevant entities; also formining nouns and adjectives derived from the verb form.
Intersocially: the root verb is done between or among social entities; also forming nouns and adjectives derived from the verb form.
Interspatially: the root verb is done between or among spatial entities; also forming nouns and adjectives derived from the verb form.
Communal: a kind of the root which is shared among people.

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ interactions n
interaktion vekselvirkning
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

interactive /ɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ /ɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ more interactive most interactive adj
interaktiv
Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or with the other.

interbellum interbella n
mellemkrigstid mellemkrigsårene
The time period between wars.

intercession intercessions n
forbøn
A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.

intercom intercoms n
samtaleanlæg
An electronic communication system, especially one between rooms in a building.

intercontinental /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪ.ˈnɛn.təl/ adj
interkontinental
Taking place between two or more continents.

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ intercourses n
samleje
Sexual intercourse usually involving humans.

interdependence interdependences n
interdependens
The condition of being interdependent.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ interests n
rente
(uncountable, finance) The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed. [from earlier 16th c.]
interesse rente
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. [from later 18th c.]
interessant interesse
(uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.
interesse dille hobby
(countable) Something which, or someone whom, one is interested in.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
interessere
(obsolete, often, _, impersonal) To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.

interest-free adj
rentefri
(finance) Not charging interest; not subject to interest payments.

interested /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/ /ˈɪntəɹɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntəɹɪstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪd/ more interested most interested adj
interesseret
Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ more interesting most interesting adj
interessant spændende
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ interfaces n
grænseflade
(chemistry, physics) A thin layer or boundary between different substances or two phases of a single substance.
(computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
brugergrænseflade
(computing) The connection between a user and a machine.

interference /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈfɪəɹəns/ /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɪns/ interferences n
interferens
The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
(physics) An effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves.

interfix interfixes n
bindebogstav interfiks
(linguistic morphology) A morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as the empty morphs English -i- and -o-.

intergalactic adj
intergalaktisk
(astronomy) Occurring between galaxies.

interglacial interglacials n
mellemistid
The relatively warm period between glacial periods.

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ adj
midlertidig
Transitional.
Temporary.

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ interims n
mellemtid
A transitional or temporary period between other events.

interior minister interior ministers n
indenrigsminister

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ interjections n
udråbsord interjektion
(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.

interlocutor /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑ.kə.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.ju.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.jə.təɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətə/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ interlocutors n
samtalepartner
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ intermediaries n
formidler mellemmand
An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.

intermediation intermediations n
formidling
(uncountable) Intervention; interposition.

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ more intermittent most intermittent adj
afbrudt periodisk optrædende uregelmæssig
Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ interns n
praktikant
A student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field.

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ v
komme i praktik være i praktik
(intransitive) To work as an intern, usually with little or no pay or other legal prerogatives of employment, and for the purpose of furthering a program of education.

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ more internal most internal adj
intern indvendig
Of the inner nature of a thing.

internal combustion engine internal combustion engines n
forbrændingsmotor
A heat engine in which intermittent or the continuous burning of a fuel takes place inside a combustion chamber; the resulting pressurized gas acts directly on the engine to do useful work, such as a piston engine, gas turbine, jet engine or rocket.

internal monologue internal monologues n
indre monolog
A person's "inner voice" which provides a running verbal monologue of their thoughts, important in planning, problem solving, self-reflection, etc.

internally displaced person /ɪnˌtɜɹnəli dɪsˌpleɪst ˈpɜɹs(ə)n/ /ɪnˌtɜːnəli dɪsˌpleɪst ˈpɜːsn̩/ internally displaced people internally displaced persons n
internt fordreven person
Someone who is forced to flee their home but who remains within their country's borders.

international /ˌɪn.(t)ɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] more international most international adj
international
common to, or affecting, two or more nations.
Of or concerning the association called the International.

international /ˌɪn.(t)ɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] internationals n
internationale
(politics) A transnational organization of political parties of similar ideology.

international auxiliary language international auxiliary languages n
internationalt hjælpesprog
(linguistics) A language intended to be used by people who do not share a common language.

international law n
folkeret international lov international ret
Set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations, serving as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations.

international organization international organizations n
international organisation
(international law) An organisation established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and possessing its own international legal personality.

international unit international units n
international enhed
(pharmacology) A particular, minute unit of mass, defined differently for different substances, but so that varying substances of the same general type have the property that one international unit of the one has the same effect on the human body as one international unit of the other.

internationalism internationalisms n
internationalisme
(politics) Political, economic and cultural cooperation between nations.

internecine /-sɪn/ /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnisin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsən/ adj
gensidigt ødelæggende
Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare.
intern
Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship.

internment camp internment camps n
interneringslejr
(euphemism) a concentration camp, especially a non-Nazi one from before or during WWII; a detention center; a relocation camp.

internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ internships n
praktikplads
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ interoperabilities n
interoperabilitet
The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
(military) The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.

interpellate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ /ˌɪn.təɹ.ˈpɛl.eɪt/ v
interpellere
(transitive, chiefly, politics) To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.

interpersonal adj
interpersonel mellemmenneskelig
Between two or more people.

interplanetary adj
interplanetarisk
Existing or occurring between planets.

interplay /ˈɪn.tə(ɹ)ˌpleɪ/ /ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈpleɪ/ interplays n
samspil
Interaction; reciprocal relationship.

interpretation /ɪnˌtɜːpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪnˌtɜːpɹəˈtæɪʃən/ /ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/ interpretations n
tolkning
(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
(countable) A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning.
(uncountable, linguistics, translation studies) The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
(countable) An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.

interpreter /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ interpreters n
tolk
A person who converts spoken or signed language into a different language for the benefit of one or more others who do not understand the first language being used (especially if in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating). (Contrasted with translator.)
(computing) A program that executes another program written in a high-level language by reading the instructions in real time rather than by compiling it in advance.

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡæɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ v
forhøre afhøre
(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ interrogations n
afhøre forhøre spørgsmålstegn udspørge
The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
afhøring forhør udspørgning
A question put; an inquiry.

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
afbryde
(ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking.

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ intersections n
kryds
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
skæring skæringspunkt
(geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
fællesmængde
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ intersectionalities n
intersektionalitet
The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

interstellar adj
interstellar
Between the stars.

intertextual more intertextual most intertextual adj
intertekstuel
Pertaining to intertextuality; being or involving the reference to one text in another.

intertextuality intertextualities n
intertekstualitet
The reference to another separate and distinct text within a text.

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ interventions n
indgreb intervention indblandning medvirken mellemkomst
The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.
indgreb
(medicine) An action taken or procedure performed; an operation.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ interviews n
interview
A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]
A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
interviewe
(intransitive) To be interviewed; to attend an interview.

interwar adj
mellemkrigs-
During or relating to the period of time between two wars, especially the two World Wars (1919–1939).

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ intestines n
tarm
(anatomy, often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ intimacies n
intimitet
(uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
skræmme
(transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
ind i
To or towards the inside of.

intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ intonations n
intonation
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

intoxicant intoxicants n
rusmiddel
Something which intoxicates; an intoxicating agent

intoxicated /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ more intoxicated most intoxicated adj
beruset drukken fuld
Stupefied by alcohol, drunk.

intra- /ˌɪn.tɹə/ prefix
inder-
During, within a time period.

intramuscular adj
intramuskulær
Inside a muscle or the muscles.

intranet /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/ intranets n
intranet
(computing) A private computer network, typically one that uses the protocols of the Internet.

intransigence /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intransigences n
kompromisløshed umedgørlighed
Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
intransitiv
(grammar, of a verb) Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ intransitive verbs n
intransitivt verbum
(grammar) An action verb which does not take a direct object.

intrasexual adj
inderkønslig intraseksuel
Within a group of individuals of the same sex.

intrauterine device intrauterine devices n
spiral
A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenøs
Inside the veins.

intravenously adv
intravenøst
(medicine) In an intravenous manner; by means of intravenous injection.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ intrigues n
intrige
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intrigere
(intransitive) To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ more intrinsic most intrinsic adj
egentlig iboende indre
Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.

introduce /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
introducere
(transitive, of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ introductions n
introduktion
The act or process of introducing.

introverted more introverted most introverted adj
indadvendt
(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

intrusive thought intrusive thoughts n
tvangstanke
(psychology) An unwelcome involuntary thought, image, or idea.

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ intuitions n
intuition
Immediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.
A perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty.

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
invadere overfalde
(transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
invadere oversvømme
(transitive) To infest or overrun.
invadere krænke oversvømme
To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ invaders n
angriber
An intruder (especially on someone's privacy)

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ more invalid most invalid adj
ugyldig
Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɚbl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
uforanderlig
Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ invasions n
invasion
A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ inventions n
opfindelse
Something invented.

inverse function inverse functions n
invers funktion omvendt funktion
(mathematics) For a given function f, another function, denoted f−1, that reverses the mapping action of f; (formally) given a function f: X\rightarrow Y, a function g: Y\rightarrow X such that, \forall x\in X,\ f(x) = y \implies g(y)=x.

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investere
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
(intransitive) To cause to be involved in; to cause to form strong attachments to.

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
undersøge
(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
undersøge efterforske
(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
udrede undersøge
(intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ investigations n
efterforskning
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

investment /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ investments n
investering
The act of investing, or state of being invested.
(finance) A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use or appreciation.

investor /ɪnˈves.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ investors n
investor
A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

invigilate /ɪnˈvɪdʒəleɪt/ /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ v
afprøve teste
(UK, Canada, ambitransitive) To oversee a test or exam.

invigilation invigilations n
afprøvning testning
The act of watching or invigilating.

invisibility invisibilities n
usynlighed
The state of being invisible.

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
usynlig
Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.

invisiblization n
usynliggørelse
The act or process of invisiblizing.

invisiblize v
usynliggøre
(transitive, mostly, sociology) To make invisible; to marginalize so as to erase the presence or contributions of.

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
invitere indbyde
(transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ invoices n
regning
A bill; a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer indicating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services that the seller has already provided the buyer with. An invoice indicates that, unless paid in advance, payment is due by the buyer to the seller, according to the agreed terms.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
fakturere sende en regning
(transitive) To bill; to issue an invoice to.

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ /ɪnˈvəʊk/ v
anråbe påkalde
(transitive) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
appellere
(transitive) To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.
påkalde
(transitive) To conjure up with incantations.
forårsage medføre
(transitive) To bring about as an inevitable consequence.

involuntary manslaughter involuntary manslaughters n
uagtsomt manddrab
Reckless killing of a human being without malice aforethought and intention.

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ iodines n
jod
An antiseptic incorporating the element.

ionosphere ionospheres n
ionosfære
The part of the Earth's atmosphere beginning at an altitude of about 50 kilometers (31 miles) and extending outward 500 kilometers (310 miles) or more.

irascible /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ more irascible most irascible adj
opfarende
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ iridiums n
iridium
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol Ir) with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] irides iris irises n
iris
(botany) A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See w:Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
iris regnbuehinde
(anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).

iron /ˈaɪ(ə)ɹn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɹən/ adj
jern- jern
(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.

iron /ˈaɪ(ə)ɹn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɹən/ irons n
jern
(uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
(golf) A golf club used for middle-distance shots.

iron /ˈaɪ(ə)ɹn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɹən/ v
stryge
(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

iron curtain /ˌaɪ(ə)ɹn ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ /ˌaɪən ˈkɜːtn̩/ iron curtains n
jerntæppe
(figurative) Any impenetrable barrier.

iron fist iron fists n
jernhånd jernnæve
(figuratively, idiomatic) Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.

iron ore iron ores n
jernmalm
(mining) A mineral deposit from which iron can be viably extracted.

ironic /aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/ /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɑɪˈɹɔn.ɪk/ more ironic most ironic adj
ironisk
(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

ironing board ironing boards n
strygebræt
A long board, often covered with fabric and having on legs that are usually collapsible, on which one can iron clothes.

irons in the fire n
have mange jern i ilden

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ ironies n
ironi
(rhetoric) The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
(informal) Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected. [from the 1640s]

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ more irrational most irrational adj
irrationel
Not rational; unfounded, nonsensical or wrong-headed.
irrational
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.

irreconcilable more irreconcilable most irreconcilable adj
uforenelig
Unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising.

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ irredentisms n
irredentisme
A nationalistic doctrine advocating the annexation of foreign lands with historic or ethnic links.

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ more irrefutable most irrefutable adj
uigendrivelig
undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted

irreplaceability n
uerstattelighed
The quality of being irreplaceable; inability to be replaced, often because of being unique.

irresistible grace n
uimodståelig nåde
(theology) A Christian doctrine, one of the five points of Calvinism, stating that the salvific benefit of Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement on the cross is extended to those predestined unto salvation, without any possibility of Satan or sin successfully defeating God's election.

irresponsibility irresponsibilities n
ansvarsløshed uansvarlighed
The character or state of being irresponsible; lack of or freedom from responsibility; want of accountability.

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] more irresponsible most irresponsible adj
uansvarlig
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

irreversibly more irreversibly most irreversibly adv
uigenkaldeligt
In an irreversible manner.

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
uigenkaldelig
Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
vande
(transitive) To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ irrigations n
overrisling udskyldning vanding
The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

irritated /ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/ more irritated most irritated adj
irriteret
Experiencing a feeling of irritation.

irritation /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/ irritations n
irritation
A condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action.

irrumate v
kneppe i munden
To practice irrumation; to insert the penis violently into another's mouth.

irrumation /ɪɹʊˈmeɪʃən/ n
mundknepning
Vigorous oral sex; the active penetration of a mouth with a penis.

is anyone here a doctor phraseologicalUnit
er der en læge til stede?
Asked to call upon a doctor to come forth from a group of people.

is it going to rain phraseologicalUnit
kommer det til at regne?
Is it going to rain?

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
er der sikkert her er her sikkert
is it safe here?

is there a grocery store nearby phraseologicalUnit
er her en købmand?
Indicates that the speaker wants to know whether a grocery store is nearby.

ischemia /ɪˈski.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈski.mi.ə/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.ə/ ischemiae ischemias n
iskæmi
(cardiology, pathology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ isinglasses n
husblas
A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.

island /ˈaɪlənd/ islands n
ø holm skær
(by extension, in place names) A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; A peninsula; A half-island.
ø
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

island state island states n
østat
A state consisting of one or more islands

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ islanders n
øbo øboer
A person who lives on an island.

isn't /ˈɪn(t)/ /ˈɪzənt/ [ˈɪzn̩t] v
er ikke
(negative auxiliary)

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
eller hvad ikke ikke sandt?
Isn't it true?
Isn't it that way?

isochoric adj
isokor
(physics, of a thermodynamic process) during which the volume does not change

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ isoglosses n
isoglos
(linguistics) A line on a map indicating the geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature.

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ v
isolere
(transitive) To set apart or cut off from others.
(transitive) To place in quarantine or isolation.
(transitive, chemistry) To separate a substance in pure form from a mixture.
(transitive) To insulate, or make free of external influence.
(transitive) To insulate an electrical component from a source of electricity.

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ isolations n
isolation
(chiefly, uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ isomers n
isomeri
(physical chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.

isomorphism isomorphisms n
isomorfi
(group algebra) A bijection f such that both f and its inverse f −1 are homomorphisms, that is, structure-preserving mappings.

isothermic adj
isoterm
(physics) (Of a thermodynamic process) during which the temperature remains constant.

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ isotopes n
isotop
(nuclear physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. Thus, isotopes have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

isotropic adj
isotrop isotropisk
(physics) Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ isotropies n
isotropi
(geometry, physics) The property of being identical, or having the same physical properties, in all directions.

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ isthmi isthmuses n
landtange tange
(landforms) A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] pronoun
det den
The third-person singular neuter personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.

it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God proverb
det er lettere for en kamel at komme igennem et nåleøje end for en rig at komme ind i Guds rige
(Christianity, Biblical) It is unlikely that the wealthy will go to heaven.

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
det er hvad det er
(literally, sometimes, philosophical) This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.

it never rains but it pours proverb
en ulykke kommer sjældent alene
Unfortunate events occur in quantity.

it takes one to know one proverb
tyv tror, at hver mand stjæler
(idiomatic) expressing the same underlying character-judgment themes as pot calling the kettle black or set a thief to catch a thief.

it takes two to tango proverb
der skal to til tango
(idiomatic) Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
det var meget lækkert
Said to compliment a meal after eating it.

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
det er græsk for mig en by i Rusland rent volapyk
(idiomatic) I don't understand any of it; it makes no sense.

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
det haster
Indicates that the current situation is an emergency.

it's not my fault phraseologicalUnit
det er ikke min skyld
I did not cause the problem.

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
det regner
Indicates that rain is falling.

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
det er for dyrt
Indicates the speaker thinks that the price is too high.

italicize v
kursivere
(typography) To put into italics.

item /ˈaɪ.təm/ /ˈɑɪ.təm/ [ˈaɪ̯.ɾm̩] [ˈaɪ̯.ɾəm] [ˈɑɪ.ɾəm] items n
stykke
A distinct physical object.
punkt
A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
A matter for discussion in an agenda.

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ itineraries n
rute rejseplan rejserute
A route or proposed route of a journey.

its /ɪts/ determiner
dens dets
Belonging to it. [from 16th c.]

its /ɪts/ pronoun
dens dets
The one (or ones) belonging to it. [from 17th c.]

itsy-bitsy /ˈɪtsi ˈbɪtsi/ itsy-bitsier itsy-bitsiest adj
lillebitte småbitte
(colloquial, often, childish, or, humorous) Very small; minuscule.

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ ivories n
elfenben
(uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
Something made from or resembling ivory.
(collective, singular or in plural) The teeth.
(collective, singular or in plural) The keys of a piano.
(slang, ethnic slur) A white person.
(informal) A die (object bearing numbers, thrown in games of chance).

ivory gull ivory gulls n
ismåge
An Arctic seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Pagophila eburnea.

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ ivory towers n
elfenbenstårn
(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ ivies n
vedbend efeu
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

jabber /ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
bavle våse
(transitive) To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble.

jack /d͡ʒæk/ jacks n
donkraft stik
A mechanical device used to raise and (temporarily) support a heavy object, now especially to lift one side of a motor vehicle when (e.g.) changing a tyre. [from 17th c.]
stik
(electronics) A switch for a jack plug, a jackknife switch; (more generally) a socket used to connect a device to a circuit, network etc. [from 19th c.]
(games) A small, six-pointed playing piece used in the game of jacks. [from 19th c.]
A non-tool object or thing.
A pike, especially when young. [from 16th c.]
gøs hanæsel æselhingst
(nautical) A small ship's flag used as a signal or identifying device; a small flag flown at the bow of the vessel. [from 17th c.]
orlogsflag
(nautical, now, rare, historical) A jack crosstree. [from 19th c.]

jack of clubs jacks of clubs n
klør knægt
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack of diamonds jacks of diamonds n
ruder knægt
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack of hearts jacks of hearts n
hjerter knægt
(This entry is a translation hub.)

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ jacks of spades n
spar knægt
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack-in-the-box jack-in-the-boxes jacks-in-boxes jacks-in-the-box jacks-in-the-boxes n
trold i æske
Children’s toy consisting of a small box from which a male figure pops out unexpectedly after some turnings of a crank.

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ /ˈdʒæk.əˌlæn.tɚn/ jack-o'-lanterns n
græskarhoved
A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.

jackal /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ jackals n
sjakal
Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

jackass jackasses n
idiot
(chiefly, US) A foolish or stupid person.

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ jackdaws n
allike
A European bird (Coloeus monedula) of the crow family, often nesting in church towers and ruins.

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ jackets n
jakke
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

jackfruit jackfruit jackfruits n
brødfrugt brødfrugttræ
The large fruit from this tree.

jackhammer jackhammers n
trykluftbor
A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.

jackpot /ˈd͡ʒækpɒt/ jackpots n
jackpot
A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
A large cash prize or money.

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ jades n
jade jadegrøn
A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.
jade
A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.
A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

jaeger /ˈjeɪɡə/ /ˈjeɪɡəɹ/ jaegers n
kjove
Any of three seabirds in the skua genus Stercorarius.

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ jaguars n
jaguar
A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ jails n
fængsel
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.

jailbird jailbirds n
fængselsfugl recidivist vaneforbryder
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner

jalapeño /d͡ʒəˈlæpənoʊ/ /ˌdʒæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpeɪn.oʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpin.oʊ/ /ˌhæl.əˈpeɪn.jəʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpɛnjəʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.oʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpin.joʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpin.oʊ/ [-pe(ɪ)n-] [-pɛn-] [ˌhaləˈpiːnjo] jalapeños n
jalapeno
A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ jalopies n
spand
(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ [ˈd͡ʒeəm] jams n
syltetøj marmelade
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
knibe
(countable) A difficult situation.

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ jam jars n
syltetøjsglas
A glass container for jam.

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ jamborees n
jamboree
(scouting) A large rally of Scouts or Guides.

jammed adj
propfuld smækfuld
Overcrowded; congested.

janissary /-səɹi/ /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænəˌzeɹi/ /ˈja-/ janissaries n
janitshar
(by extension) Any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.
(historical) An infantry soldier, often of European Christian background from the Balkans as well as Eastern Europe and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826).

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ janitors n
pedel vicevært varmemester
(Scotland, Hong Kong) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles.
portner
A doorman.

jar /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] [d͡ʒɑː(ɹ)] jars n
krukke
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

jarbua terapon jarbua terapons n
jarbua
An edible omnivorous fish of species Terapon jarbua, fawn in color on top, cream-colored below, with a dark nape, and three or four curved dark brown bands run from the nape to the hind part of the body, the lowermost continuing across the middle of the caudal fin, of the Actinopterygii order.

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ jargons n
fagsprog
(uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.

jarl /jɑɹl̩/ /jɑːl/ jarls n
jarl
(historical) A medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark.

jasmine /ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/ jasmines n
jasmin
Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers.
The perfume obtained from these plants.

jasmine rice jasmine rices n
jasminris
A type of fragrant long-grain rice grown in Southeast Asia (Oryza sativa Indica Group).

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ jaspers n
jaspis
(obsolete) Any bright-coloured kind of chalcedony apart from cornelian.
An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface.
Jasperware pottery.

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ jaundices n
gulsot
(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ javelins n
spyd kastespyd
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
spyd
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

javelin throw javelin throws n
spydkast
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, kyshashrek.

javelin thrower javelin throwers n
spydkaster
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the javelin throw.

jaw /d͡ʒɑ/ /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ jaws n
kæbe
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ jays n
skovskade
Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ jazzes n
jazz
(music genre) A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation.

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ v
spille
To play (jazz music).
jazze
To dance to the tunes of jazz music.

jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ jealouser jealousest more jealous most jealous adj
jaloux skinsyg
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
misundelig jaloux
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]

jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ jealousies n
jalousi
(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
misundelse misundelighed
(archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
cowboybukser jeans
denim trousers

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ jellyfish jellyfishes n
gople vandmand brandmand
An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

jerk /ˈdʒɜɹk/ /ˈdʒɜːk/ jerks n
fjols idiot
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable; an arsehole.

jerk off v
spille pik gokke den af rive den af
(intransitive, vulgar) To do nothing; to waste time.

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ jerrycans n
benzindunk jerrycan
A robust fuel container often made from pressed steel.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ jets n
dyse
A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.
stråle
An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.

jet bridge jet bridges n
passagerbro
(aviation) An elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane, usually enclosed and used for disembarking and embarking passengers and crew.

jet engine jet engines n
jetmotor flymotor
An engine that obtains thrust by taking in air at the front, using it to burn fuel, then ejecting the hot combustion products at the rear through a propulsive nozzle.
Any engine propelled by expelling a high speed fluid jet (jet propulsion), such as a rocket, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, etc.

jet lag jet lags n
jetlag
(aviation) A physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight; often the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms of the body.

jet plane jet planes n
jetfly
A jet: an airplane that is powered by a jet engine.

jet ski jet skis n
jetski vandscooter
A small motorized watercraft with a flattish hull and an upright centre, which a rider sits astride.

jet ski v
køre på vandscooter sejle vandscooter stå på jetski
To ride on a jet ski.

jet stream jet streams n
jetstrøm
(meteorology) any of the high-speed, high-altitude air currents that circle the Earth in a westerly direction

jet-black n
kulsort
Coal-black; the blackest black.

jetboat jetboats n
jetbåd
A boat propelled by a strong jet of water ejected from the back of the craft.

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ jettisons n
ballast
(uncountable, collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.
losning
(countable) The action of jettisoning items.

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ v
kaste over bord losse smide over bord
To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load.

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /d͡ʒʉ.əl/ /d͡ʒʉl/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ jewels n
juvel
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ jewelers n
juveler guldsmed
A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.

jewellery /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/ jewelleries n
smykker
Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

jib /d͡ʒɪb/ jibs n
fok
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

jigsaw /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ jigsaws n
stiksav
A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.

jigsaw puzzle jigsaw puzzles n
puslespil
A type of puzzle in which the aim is to reconstruct a picture that has been cut (originally, with a jigsaw) into many small interlocking pieces.

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ jihads n
jihad
(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.
(Islam, theology) A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil.

jimsonweed jimsonweeds n
pigæble
(US) A poisonous plant of the Datura stramonium species, part of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, occasionally ingested as a hallucinogen.

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ v
klirre
(transitive) To cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.

jingle bell /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ jingle bells n
bjælde
A small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper, which is attached to a horse's harness as a signal, or (percussion instrument) used as a musical instrument.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ interjection
forhekset
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ jinxes n
forbandelse
A hex; an evil spell.
ulykkesfugl
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ v
forhekse
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
forbande
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ jobs n
opgave opdrag
A task.
(computing) A task, or series of tasks, carried out in batch mode (especially on a mainframe computer).
arbejde job
An economic role for which a person is paid.

job description job descriptions n
jobbeskrivelse stillingsbeskrivelse

job interview job interviews n
jobinterview
A formal interview in which a job applicant must answer questions, especially in a professional manner, to determine whether they are suitable for the job applied for.

jock /ˈd͡ʒɑk/ /ˈd͡ʒɒk/ jocks n
sportsnørd
(US, slang) A young male athlete (through college age).
sportsidiot
(US, slang, pejorative) An enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests, often stereotyped as slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ jockeys n
jockey
One who rides racehorses competitively.

jockstrap /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ jockstraps n
skridtbeskytter skridtbind suspensorium
(sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ jogs n
jogging
An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
jogge
(transitive) To cause to move at an energetic trot.

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
livsglæde livslyst
Enjoyment of living; happiness, ebullience, zest for life.

joiner /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɚ/ joiners n
møbelsnedker
A maker of wooden furniture or fittings.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ joints n
led
(anatomy) Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.

joint venture joint ventures n
joint venture
A cooperative partnership between two individuals or businesses in which profits and risks are shared.

joint-stock company joint-stock companies n
aktieselskab
(business, finance, legal, UK) A company with transferable ownership interests and limited shareholder liability.
(business, finance, legal, US) A company with transferable ownership interests and unlimited shareholder liability.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ jokes n
vittighed vits joke
An amusing story.
spøg vittighed
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
spøge
(intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ jokers n
spøgefugl drillepind spasmager
A person who makes jokes.
joker
A playing card that features a picture of a joker (that is, a jester) and that may be used as a wild card in some card games.

jotun /ˈjoʊtən/ /ˈjoʊtʊn/ /ˈjɔːtʊn/ /ˈjəʊtʊn/ jotuns jötnar n
jætte
(Norse mythology) A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ /d͡ʒʉl/ joules n
joule
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ journals n
tidsskrift
A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject.

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ journalisms n
journalistik
The activity or profession of being a journalist.

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ journalists n
journalist
One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.
A reporter, someone who professionally reports on news and current events.

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
journalistisk
Related to journalism or journalists.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ journeys n
rejse
A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

journeyman /ˈd͡ʒɜːnimən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/ journeymen n
svend
A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman.

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ jousts n
dyst
A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ v
duellere dyste
To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ joustings n
dyst
A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ joys n
glæde lykke
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ joysticks n
joystick
A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.

jubilarian jubilarians n
jubilar
A person celebrating a jubilee or other special anniversary.

jubilate /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪleɪt/ v
juble
To show elation or triumph; to rejoice.

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ jubilees n
jubilæum
A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.]

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ judders n
bævren rysten
A spasmodic shaking.

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ v
bævre
(intransitive) To spasm or shake violently.

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ judges n
dommer
A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question.
A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar; referee.

judgement day judgement days n
dommedag
(Christianity, Islam, Judaism) The final trial of all humankind, both the living and the dead, by God expected to take place at the end of the world, when each is rewarded or punished according to their merits; the Final Judgment, the Last Judgment.

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ judgments n
dømmekraft
The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely

judgmental /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒˈmɛntl̩/ /ˌd͡ʒʌd͡ʒˈmɛnt(ə)l/ more judgmental most judgmental adj
dømmesyk
(chiefly, of a person) Inclined to rashly pass judgment, critical.

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ more judicial most judicial adj
juridisk retslig
Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.

judicial branch judicial branches n
dømmende magt
The branch of government which is concerned with the administration of justice through the interpretation of the law.

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo
A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujutsu.

juggle /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ v
jonglere
To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well.

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ jugglers n
jonglør
A person who practices juggling.

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ jugglings n
jonglering
The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.

jugular vein jugular veins n
halsvene jugularvene
(anatomy) Any of several veins on each side of the neck, which drain the brain, face and neck of deoxygenated blood.

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ /ˈd͡ʒʉs/ juices n
saft juice
(uncountable) A liquid from a plant, especially fruit.
(countable) A beverage made of juice.

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ juicier juiciest adj
saftig
Having lots of juice.

jujitsu /ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒɪtsuː/ jujitsus n
jiu-jitsu
A Japanese martial art and method of self-defence, typically unarmed, emphasizing manipulating an opponent’s force against themselves rather than directly opposing it with force, and using a wide variety of holds, throws, and defensive techniques.
brasiliansk jiu-jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo.

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ jukeboxes n
grammofonautomat jukeboks
A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. [from 1939]

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] jumps n
hop spring
An instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location.
(mathematics) A discontinuity in the graph of a function, where the function is continuous in a punctured interval of the discontinuity.
spring
An instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
A jumping move in a board game.
spjæt
An instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
hoppe springe
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
(intransitive) To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
springe hoppe
(intransitive) To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
fare sammen spjætte
(intransitive) To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.
springe
(intransitive) To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
springe over
(transitive) To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.

jump on the bandwagon v
hoppe på på vognen springe på
(idiomatic) To profit from a craze; to join a trend.

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ jump ropes n
sjippetov
(uncountable) (also jump-roping, jumping rope) The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants.
(colloquial) A single jump in this game or activity, counted as a measure of achievement.

jump the queue v
springe over køen
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

jumping jack jumping jacks n
sprællemand
(dated) A toy figure of a person, with jointed limbs, that can be made to jump or dance by means of pulling attached strings.

jumpy /ˈd͡ʒʌmpi/ jumpier jumpiest adj
nervøs
Nervous and excited.

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ junctions n
kobling samling sammenkobling
The act of joining, or the state of being joined.
knudepunkt
A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet.

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ jungles n
jungle
A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest.
(colloquial) A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality.

jungle gym jungle gyms n
klatrestativ
(US, Israel) A play structure designed for children to climb on, traditionally constructed as a frame of metal bars as introduced in 1920.

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] junipers n
ene enebær
Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.

juniper berry juniper berries n
enebær
The berrylike female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers.

junk /d͡ʒɐŋk/ /d͡ʒʌŋk/ junks n
affald bras ragelse
Discarded or waste material; rubbish, trash, garbage.
junke
(nautical) A Chinese sailing vessel.

junk /d͡ʒɐŋk/ /d͡ʒʌŋk/ v
kassere smide ud
(transitive, informal) To throw away.

junk food junk foods n
junkfood
(informal) Food with little or no nutritional value; alternatively, food that supplies a large amount of nutrients but also excess calories, excess sugar or starch, and so on.

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ juntas n
junta
The ruling council of a military dictatorship.

juridical act juridical acts n
retshandel
(civil, _, law, Louisiana, Philippines) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

jurisdiction /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ jurisdictions n
jurisdiktion
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
The power or right to exercise authority.
The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

jurisprudence /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈpɹuːdəns/ jurisprudences n
jura retsvidenskab
(legal) The theoretical study of law.

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ jurists n
retslærd
(law) An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

juristic act juristic acts n
retshandel
(civil, _, law, South Africa) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

jury /ˈd͡ʒuːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʉːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ juries n
jury nævninge
(law) A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
jury
A group of judges in a competition.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
kun bare blot lige
Only, simply, merely.
bare
(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
bare lige
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
akkurat lige
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
lige netop helt just
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ justices n
retfærdighed ret
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
retfærdighed
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
The civil power dealing with law.

justifiable more justifiable most justifiable adj
forsvarlig
That can be justified.

justified /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/ more justified most justified adj
berettiget
Having a justification.

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
begrunde retfærdiggøre
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
begrunde
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ jutes n
jute
The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc.

juvenile /ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːvənəl/ more juvenile most juvenile adj
barnlig
Characteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
sammenligne sidestille
(transitive) To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

kaddish /ˈkædɪʃ/ /ˈkɑdɪʃ/ kaddishes kaddishim n
kaddish
(Judaism) A Jewish prayer of praise to God recited during services, and specifically when mourning the death of a close relative.

kaffir /ˈkæfə/ /ˈkæfɚ/ kaffirs n
kaffer
(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person. [from 17th c.]

kale /keɪl/ /kæɪl/ kales n
grønkål
An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪ.dəˌskoʊp/ /kəˈlaɪ.dəˌskəʊp/ kaleidoscopes n
kaleidoskop kalejdoskop
An instrument consisting of a tube containing mirrors and loose, colourful beads or other objects; when the tube is looked into and rotated, a succession of symmetrical designs can be seen. [from 1817]
kaleidoskop
(figuratively) A constantly changing series of colours or other things.

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ /ˌkɑ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ [ˌkʰɑmɪˈkʰɑːzɪi̯] kamikazes n
kamikaze kamikazeaktion kamikazepilot selvmordspilot
One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ kangaroos n
kænguru
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ kaolins n
kaolin porcelænsjord
A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.

kaput /kəˈpuːt/ /kəˈpʊt/ adj
kaput

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ karaokes n
karaoke
(uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.

karaoke bar karaoke bars n
karaokebar
A bar where members of the public perform songs using a microphone.

karate /kəˈɹɑ.ti/ /kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/ /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
karate
An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
karmisk
Of or pertaining to karma.

kay /ˈkeɪ/ kays n
kå
The name of the Latin-script letter K/k.

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ kayaks n
kajak
A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ kazoos n
kazoo
(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ /kɪˈbɑːb/ kebabs n
kebab
(British) A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit, especially a doner kebab.

keel /kiːl/ keels n
køl
(nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
(nautical) A rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability.

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
kølhale
(transitive, nautical) To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.

keelson keelsons n
kølsvin
(nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness. [from c. 1611]

keen /kin/ /kiːn/ keener keenest more keen most keen adj
ivrig
(chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
heftig
Fierce, intense, vehement.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] keeps n
barfred borgtårn kernetårn
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
beholde
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
beholde holde
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

keep an eye on v
holde øje med
(idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.

keep back v
tilbageholde
(transitive) To restrict or restrain.

keep one's eyes peeled v
holde øjnene åbne
(intransitive, idiomatic, (with "for")) To be on the alert, to be watchful.

keep one's head above water v
holde hovedet oven vande
(idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.

keep one's mouth shut v
holde kæft

keep one's shirt on v
tag det nu roligt
(informal) To be more patient; to calm down.

keep out v
ingen adgang
(intransitive) To refrain from entering a place or condition.
(transitive) To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.

keep quiet v
tie
(intransitive) To remain silent.

keep track v
overblik rede
To monitor; to track or record; to understand or follow.

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ keepsakes n
minde
Some object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ kefirs n
kefir
A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ kegs n
fad fustage tønde
A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.

kelp /kɛlp/ kelps n
kelp
The calcined ashes of seaweed, formerly used in glass and iodine manufacture.

kendo n
kendo
A Japanese martial art using "swords" of split bamboo.

kennel cough n
kennelhoste parainfluenza
A respiratory infection in dogs, canine infectious respiratory disease, formerly canine infectious tracheobronchitis.

kenning /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ kennings n
kenning
(poetry) A metaphorical compound or phrase, used especially in Germanic poetry (Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.

keratin /ˈkɛrətɪn/ keratins n
keratin
(protein) The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

keraunophobia n
brontofobi

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ kerbs n
kantsten
(British, AU, NZ) The raised edge between the pavement and the roadway, typically made of concrete though originally consisting of a line of kerbstones.

kerb weight kerb weights n
egenvægt
(British spelling) the weight of a vehicle including fuel, but without passengers and luggage etc.

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ kernels n
kerne
(computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
(mathematics, linear algebra, group theory, functional analysis) For a given function (especially a linear transformation between vector spaces or homomorphism between groups), the set of elements in the domain which are mapped to zero; (formally) given f : X → Y, the set {x ∈ X : f(x) = 0}.

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ kerosenes n
petroleum
A thin, often colorless or blue or straw-colored petroleum-based fuel, heavier than gasoline/petrol or naptha but lighter than diesel, used primarily as jet fuel but also for heating and lighting in some remote or impoverished areas.

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ kestrels n
falk
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
tårnfalk
The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus.

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ ketchups n
ketchup
(uncountable, chiefly, US, Canada, UK) Ellipsis of tomato ketchup. A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.

ketone /ˈkiːtəʊn/ ketones n
keton
(organic compound) A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom—by a double bond—in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] kettles n
kedel
(cookware) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

kettledrum kettledrums n
pauke
(musical instruments) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] keys n
nøgle
An object designed to open and close a lock.
A crucial step or requirement.
In musical instruments, one of the valve levers used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind.
(historical) A manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code.
(cryptography) A piece of information (e.g., a password or passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages.
(databases) In a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique).
(computing) A value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container.
(biology) A series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
nøgle signaturforklaring
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
tast tangent
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
nøgle tangent
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ keyboards n
tastatur klaviatur
(computing, etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
(music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.
klaviatur tastatur
(music) A component of many instruments including the piano, organ, and harpsichord consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.

keyboard shortcut keyboard shortcuts n
genvejstast tastaturgenvej
(computing) A key, or more usually a combination of keys, on the keyboard of a personal computer that activates a specific, predefined function.

keycard keycards n
nøglekort
A usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.

keychain /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ keychains n
nøglering
An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ keyholes n
nøglehul
Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

keyring keyrings n
nøglering
A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ keystones n
slutsten kilesten
(architecture) The top stone of an arch.
grundprincip hovedpunkt kardinalpunkt
Something on which other things depend for support.

keyword /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ keywords n
nøgleord
(cryptography) Any word#Noun used as the key to a code.
opslagsord stikord
(information science) Any word#Noun used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.

khan /kɑːn/ khans n
khan
(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

khat /kat/ /kæt/ /kɑːt/ khats n
kat khat
A shrub, Catha edulis, whose leaves are used as a mild stimulant when chewed or brewed as tea; also a drug produced from this plant.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] kicks n
spark
A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] v
sparke
(transitive) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
(transitive) To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

kick someone out of bed v
skulle ikke løbe mange gange rundt om min seng
(informal, chiefly in the negative) To be unwilling to sleep with (someone).

kick the can down the road v
udsætte problemet

kickback /ˈkɪkbæk/ kickbacks n
returkommission
(countable, informal) A covert, often illegal, payment in return for a favor consisting of providing an opportunity of chargeable transaction; especially, a kind of quid pro quo in which if you (an insider) secretly help me (an outsider) win the bid for the contract then I will secretly send you a portion of the contract value; thus, a kind of bribe.

kicksled kicksleds n
sparkstøtting
A type of small sled consisting of a handlebar mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners. The driver stands on the runners and kicks the sled forward with one foot. In front of the handlebar there's often a seat for a passenger.

kid /kɪd/ /kʰɪə̯d/ kids n
gedekid kid
A young goat.
(uncountable) The meat of a young goat.
barn
(informal) A child (usually), teenager, or young adult; a juvenile.
en ung unge
(colloquial) An inexperienced person or one in a junior position.

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ v
bortføre kidnappe
(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom. [from 17th c.]

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ kidnappers n
bortfører kidnapper
A person who kidnaps someone.

kidnapping kidnappings n
bortførelse bortførsel kidnapning
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ kidneys n
nyre
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.

kidney bean kidney beans n
kidneybønne
A common bean of a cultivar of (Phaseolus vulgaris), with a dark-red skin.

kidney stone kidney stones n
nyresten nyregrus
(medicine) A calculus in the kidney.

kidney-shaped more kidney-shaped most kidney-shaped adj
nyreformet
Having a shape like a kidney, that is, an approximately circular or elongated ovoid shape with an inward curve or indentation on one side.

kike /kaɪk/ v
jødesmovs smovs
(transitive, offensive, uncommon) To render something more Jewish.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪo̯] [kʰɪɫ] [kʰɪʊ̯] kills n
aflivning drab mord
The act of killing.
dødeligt slag
Specifically, the death blow.
bytte offer
The result of killing; that which has been killed.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪo̯] [kʰɪɫ] [kʰɪʊ̯] v
dræbe ihjelslå slå ihjel
(transitive) To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
tilintetgøre
(transitive, figuratively) To stop, cease, or render void; to terminate.
eliminere
(transitive) To use up or to waste.

kill two birds with one stone v
slå to fluer med et smæk slå to fluer med ét smæk
(idiomatic) To solve two problems with one single action.

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] killers n
morder
One who or that which kills.

killer whale killer whales n
spækhugger

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ more killing most killing adj
dødelig
That literally deprives of life; lethal, deadly, fatal.
pivfræk
(dated) Devastatingly attractive.

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ killings n
drab
An instance of someone being killed.

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ kilos n
kilo
(international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Kilo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

kilo- prefix
kilo-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
(computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 210 (1024)

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ kilograms n
kilogram
In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

kilometrage kilometrages n
kilometertal
The total distance travelled, in kilometres.

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtɚ/ /kɪˈlɑmɪtɚ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /kɪˈlɔmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmitɚ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ kilometres n
kilometer
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

kiloware n
kilovare
(philately) Postage stamps bought by weight, rather than numerical quantity, and commonly still on paper.

kilowatt-hour kilowatt-hours n
kilowatt-time kilowattime
(electricity) A unit of energy equal to that done by one kilowatt acting for one hour.

kilt /kɪlt/ kilts n
kilt
A traditional Scottish garment, usually worn by men, having roughly the same morphology as a wrap-around skirt, with overlapping front aprons and pleated around the sides and back, and usually made of twill-woven worsted wool with a tartan pattern. [from 18th c.]
A variety of non-bifurcated garments made for men and loosely resembling a Scottish kilt, but most often made from different fabrics and not always with tartan plaid designs.

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] kimono kimonos n
kimono
A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.

kind /kaɪnd/ kinder kindest adj
rar venlig
Affectionate.
gunstig
Favorable.

kind /kaɪnd/ kinds n
natur
(archaic) One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.
naturalier
Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.
art slags
(type theory) The type of a type constructor or a higher-order type operator.

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] kindergartens kindergärten n
børnehave
(North America, Australia) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]
børnehaveklasse
(North America, Australia) The elementary school grade before first grade.

kindhearted more kindhearted most kindhearted adj
godhjertet
Having an innately kind disposition or character.

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
tænde fænge
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
ophidse sætte i brand vække
(transitive, figurative) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
(intransitive, figurative) To begin to grow or take hold.

kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ kindlings n
optændingsmateriale
Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ kindlier kindliest more kindly most kindly adv
venlig
In a kind manner, out of kindness.
venligst
Used to make a polite request: please.

kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ kindnesses n
venlighed godhed elskværdighed imødekommenhed velvilje
The state of being kind.
tjeneste venlighed
An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
bevægelsesmæssig kinetisk motorisk
Relating to motion.
Relating to kinesis or motor function.

kinetic energy kinetic energies n
bevægelsesenergi kinetisk energi
(physics) The energy possessed by an object because of its motion, equal (nonrelativistically) to one half the mass of the body times the square of its speed.

king /kɪŋ/ [kʰiŋ] kings n
konge kong
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.
konge
(chess) The principal chess piece, that players seek to threaten with unavoidable capture to result in a victory by checkmate. It is often the tallest piece, with a symbolic crown with a cross at the top.
(card games) A playing card with the letter "K" and the image of a king on it, the thirteenth card in a given suit.

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ king cakes n
helligtrekongerskage
(Louisiana) A decorative cake distributed among friends or visitors on Epiphany. In many traditions it contains a pea, a trinket or some other small object which entitles its finder to be the "king" for one day.

king cobra king cobras n
kongekobra
A large venomous snake found in East Asia (Ophiophagus hannah), the longest venomous snake in the world.

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ kings of beasts n
dyrenes konge
(idiomatic) The lion.

king of birds n
fuglenes konge
(idiomatic) The eagle.

king of clubs kings of clubs n
klør konge
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of diamonds kings of diamonds n
ruder konge
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of hearts kings of hearts n
hjerter konge
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of herrings kings of herrings n
sildekonge
The giant oarfish, Regalecus glesne.

king of kings kings of kings n
kongernes konge
A king who has other kings as subjects; an emperor.

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ kings of spades n
spar konge
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king penguin king penguins n
kongepingvinen
a large penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus, that lives on the coast of Antarctica and nearby islands

king quail king quails n
kinesisk dværgvagtel
(ornithology) A bird of the species Synoicus chinensis.

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ kingdoms n
kongerige rige kongedømme
A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
rige kongerige
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below domain and above phylum; a taxon at that rank (e.g. the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom).

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ kingfishers n
isfugl
Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

kingmaker /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/ /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/ kingmakers n
kongemager
(politics) Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

kingpin /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/ kingpins n
kongetap
(transportation) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
(transportation) The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.
(ten-pin, _, bowling) The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.

kingship /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/ kingships n
kongeskab
The dignity, rank or office of a king; the state of being a king.

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ kinships n
slægt slægtskab
Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.

kinsman kinsmen n
slægtning frænde ætling
A male relative.

kinswoman kinswomen n
frænke
A female relative.

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ kiosks n
kiosk
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
automat
A similar unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc.

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ kippahs kippot kippoth n
kalot
(Judaism, headwear) The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.

kirtle /-ɾ(ə)l/ /ˈkəːt(ə)l/ /ˈkɚt(ə)l/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)-/ kirtles n
kjortel
A knee-length tunic.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] kisses n
kys møs
A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] v
kysse
(transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.
(reciprocal) Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.

kiss ass v
fedte for slikke røv
(US, idiomatic, vulgar, colloquial) to flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kys mig
I informally request that you kiss me—that you touch my lips with your lips or press the lips against, as an expression of love or affection.

kit /kɪt/ kits n
udrustning
A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.
udstyr
Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.
dragt
(UK, sports) The standard set of clothing, accessories and equipment worn by players.

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ɪ)n/ kitchens n
køkken
A room or area for preparing food.
(slang) A public gaming room in a casino.

kitchen cabinet kitchen cabinets n
køkkenskab
Built-in cabinet found in a kitchen.

kitchen knife kitchen knives n
køkkenkniv
Any knife used for preparing food.

kitchen paper kitchen papers n
køkkenrulle køkkenpapir køkkenrullepapir
(UK) Paper towels intended for kitchen purposes such as absorbing spillages and wrapping sandwiches.

kite /kaɪt/ kites n
glente
A bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.
drage
(geometry) A polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite (sense 3): a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end.
(sailing, dated) In a square-rigged ship: originally a sail positioned above a topsail; later a lightweight sail set above the topgallants, such as a studding sail or a jib topsail.

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ kittens n
killing
A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

kittiwake kittiwake kittiwakes n
ride
Either of two small gulls in the genus Rissa of the family Laridae that nest in colonies on sea cliffs and spend the winter on the open ocean.

kitty /ˈkɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰɘ.ɾiː] [ˈkʰɪ.ɾi] kitties n
kattekilling killing
(informal) A kitten or young cat, or sometimes adult cat.

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ kiwi kiwis n
kiwi
A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.

kiwi fruit kiwi fruit n
kiwi kiwifrugt
A Chinese gooseberry vine fruit, having a hairy brown skin and dark green (or in the case of the kiwi fruit gold, yellow) flesh with fine black seeds, almost always varieties of Actinidia deliciosa.

kleptocracy kleptocracies n
kleptokrati
A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by greed.

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ kleptomanias n
kleptomani
(psychology) A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ kleptomaniacs n
kleptoman
One who steals compulsively.

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ klipspringers n
klippespringer
A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

knarr /nɔːɹ/ knarrs n
knar knarr knor
(historical) A kind of Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings.

knave /neɪv/ knaves n
knægt
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.

knead /niːd/ v
ælte
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ kneen knees n
knæ
(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
The part of a garment that covers the knee.
(figurative) The presence of a parent etc., where a young child acquires early knowledge.

knee-high knee-highs n
knæstrømpe
(US, usually, in the plural) A sock or stocking that reaches to the knees; chiefly, women's nylon stockings that end slightly above the knee and supported by garter belts.

knee-length adj
knæhøj knælang
(of, clothing) Reaching to the knee.

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ kneecaps n
knæskal
(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

kneel /niːl/ v
knæle
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

knickerbockers /ˈnɪkəbɒkəz/ /ˈnɪkɚbɑkɚz/ n
knæbukser
Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type particularly popular in the early 20th century.

knife /naɪf/ /nɑɪf/ knives n
kniv
A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.

knife /naɪf/ /nɑɪf/ v
skære stikke med kniv
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
skære
(intransitive) To cut through as if with a knife.

knife block knife blocks n
knivblok
A block of wood (or other material) having slits in which kitchen knives may be stored safely.

knife thrower knife throwers n
knivkaster
A performer who entertains by demonstrating skill in throwing knives.

knight /naɪt/ knights n
ridder
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
(modern) A person on whom a knighthood has been conferred by a monarch.
springer hest
(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

knight /naɪt/ v
slå til ridder
(chess, transitive) To promote (a pawn) to a knight.

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
strikke
(ambitransitive) To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.
(ambitransitive) To create a stitch by pulling the working yarn through an existing stitch from back to front.

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ knittings n
strikketøj
The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.

knitting needle knitting needles n
strikkepind
A long, thin, pointed rod, used in pairs to knit yarn.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ knocks n
bank
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
slag
A sharp impact.
bankning
(automotive, uncountable) Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
banke
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

knock knee knock knees n
kalveknæ kalveknæethed
The medical condition genu valgum

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] interjection
7-9-13
(idiomatic, US, Philippines) Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
banke under bordet
(idiomatic, US, Philippines) To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

knock someone's socks off v
slå benene væk under slå fødderne væk under
(idiomatic) To impress greatly; amaze; stun.

knock-kneed adj
kalveknæet
(of the legs) Having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ knots n
knude knob
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
(mathematics) A non-self-intersecting closed curve in (e.g., three-dimensional) space that is an abstraction of a knot (in sense 1 above).
islandsk ryle
One of a variety of shore birds; red-breasted sandpiper (variously Calidris canutus or Tringa canutus).
knude
(of hair, etc) A tangled clump.
hårdknude
A difficult situation.
knast
The whorl left in lumber by the base of a branch growing out of the tree's trunk.
bule hævelse
Local swelling in a tissue area, especially skin, often due to injury.
knob
(aviation) A unit of indicated airspeed, calibrated airspeed, or equivalent airspeed, which varies in its relation to the unit of speed so as to compensate for the effects of different ambient atmospheric conditions on aircraft performance.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ v
knytte
(transitive) To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
rynke
(transitive) To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
sammenbinde
To unite closely; to knit together.

knot theory n
knudeteori
(mathematics) A branch of topology dealing with knots.

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ [nəʉ] v
vide
(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
kende vide
(transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
vide kende
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
forstå sig på kende til
(transitive, philosophy) To maintain (a belief, a position) subject to a given philosophical definition of knowledge; to hold a justified true belief.

know backwards v
have dyb kundskab
(UK, transitive) To have very thorough knowledge of.

know inside and out v
kende ind og ud
(transitive, idiomatic) To know (something or someone) very thoroughly.

know one's stuff v
kende sin vej rundt kunne sit kram være velindsat
(intransitive, informal) To be knowledgeable about and competent at a particular subject or task.

know which end is up v
vide hvilken vej der vender op
(idiomatic) To possess sound judgment or common sense; to have a clear understanding of a situation.

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
know-how sagkundskab
The knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).

know-it-all know-it-alls n
besserwisser klogeåge
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.

knowingly more knowingly most knowingly adv
megetsigende
In the manner of one who knows.
With knowledge of all relevant facts.

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ knowledges n
kundskab viden kendskab
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc. [from 14th c.]
viden kendskab
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something. [from 14th c.]

knowledge is power proverb
kundskab er magt
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ /ˈnɐʉ.wən/ /ˈnɐʉn/ best known better known adj
kendt
Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ knuckles n
kno
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

koala /koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /kə.ˈwɑː.lə/ /kəʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /ˈkwɑː.lə/ koalas n
koala koalabjørn
A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ kohlrabies kohlrabis n
glaskål glaskålrabi knudekål kålrabi
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes, a variety of the cabbage, having a turnip-shaped edible stem.

koine /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ koinai koines n
koine koinesprog
A regional language that becomes standard over time.
A lingua franca.

kola kolas n
kola
A nut of this tree.

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ kolkhozes kolkhozy n
kolkhoz
(historical) A farming collective in the former Soviet Union.

kopek kopeks n
kopek
A kapiejka: a Belarusian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble (rubel).

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ kowtows n
koutou kowtow
The act of kowtowing.

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ v
føje give efter krybe til korset underkaste sig
(intransitive, figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.
knæle prostrere
(intransitive, historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.

kraft paper kraft papers n
kraftpapir
Strong paper made from kraft pulp, often used for making corrugated board.

krill /kɹɪl/ krill krills n
krill
any of several small marine crustacean species of plankton in the order Euphausiacea in the class Malacostraca.

krona kronor n
krone
The official currency of Sweden.

krone kroner n
krone
The currency of Iceland, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre, except in Iceland where 1 króna = 100 aurar.

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ kryptons n
krypton
The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ kryptonites n
kryptonit
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ krónur n
krone
The currency of Iceland, divided into 100 aurar

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
cadeau hæder ros
Praise; accolades.

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ kulaki kulaks n
kulak
(historical) A prosperous peasant in the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union, who owned land and could hire workers.

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ kurgans n
kurgan
A prehistoric burial mound once used by peoples in Siberia and Central Asia.

kvass /kvɑːs/ kvasses n
kvas kvass
A fermented cereal-based low alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruit, honey and herbs.

la /lɑː/ las n
la
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ labels n
etiket
A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.

labia /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/ n
skamlæber kusselæber
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labor-intensive more labor-intensive most labor-intensive adj
arbejdsintensiv arbejdskraftintensiv
(American spelling) Requiring a great deal of work, especially physical and manual effort versus capital.

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹ.ə.tɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlɛb.ɹəˌtoːɹ.iː/ laboratories n
laboratorium værksted
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ laborers n
arbejder arbejdsmand landarbejder
One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ labours n
arbejde
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
fødselsveer
(medicine, obstetrics) The act of a mother giving birth.
The time period during which a mother gives birth.

labour camp labour camps n
arbejdslejr
A type of prison where prisoners are obliged to do forced labour, usually outdoors.

labour law n
arbejdsret

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ labyrinths n
labyrint
(gardening) A maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.
(anatomy) A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).

lace /leɪs/ laces n
knipling blonde
(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp

lace /leɪs/ v
snørre
(ergative) To fasten (something) with laces.

lack /læk/ lacks n
mangel
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want.

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ lackeys n
lakaj
A footman, a liveried male servant.
A fawning, servile follower.

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ more laconic most laconic adj
lakonisk kortfattet
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ lacquers n
lak
A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lakere
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse
(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.

lactic acid n
mælkesyre
(carboxylic acid) 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH3.CHOH.CO2H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.

lactobacterium lactobacteria n
mælkesyrebakterie
Any bacterium of the order Lactobacillales

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ lactoses n
laktose mælkesukker
(carbohydrate) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C12H22O11, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

lactose intolerance lactose intolerances n
laktoseintolerans
Inability to fully metabolize lactose.

lad /læd/ /ləd/ lads n
dreng gut
A boy or young man.
lillemand
A familiar term of address for a young man.

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] ladders n
stige
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.

ladies and gentlemen n
mine damer og herrer
Used to address an audience.
(rare, _, and, _, euphemism) Public toilets: a ladies' room and a gentlemen's room.

ladies first phraseologicalUnit
damerne først

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ ladles n
øse
A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.
støbeske
(metallurgy) A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal.

lady /ˈleɪdi/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] ladies n
dame
A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.

lady's bike lady's bikes n
damecykel
a bicycle with a step-through frame, to accommodate long skirts, and often also a handlebar positioned higher relative to the saddle

lady's mantle lady's mantles n
løvefod
The herb Alchemilla vulgaris, or any plant in the genus Alchemilla.

lady's slipper lady's slippers n
fruesko
Any orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae, distinguished by their slipper-shaped pouches which trap insects to improve pollination rates.
The type species of this subfamily, Cypripedium calceolus.

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] ladies-in-waiting n
hofdame
A lady, often a noblewoman, in the household of a queen, princess, or other woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant, generally a role considered an honour.

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ ladybirds n
mariehøne
Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ lagoons n
lagune strandsø
A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ lahars n
lahar
(geology) A volcanic mudflow.

lake /leɪk/ lakes n
sø
(now, _, chiefly, _, dialectal) A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.

lakeshore /ˈleɪk.ʃɔɹ/ /ˈleɪk.ʃɔː/ lakeshores n
søbred
(sometimes, attributive) The shore of a lake.

lamb /læm/ [leəm] lamber lambren lambs n
lam
A young sheep.
(figuratively) A person who is meek, docile and easily led.
lammekød lam
(uncountable) The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.

lame /leɪm/ lamer lamest adj
lam
(especially, of an, animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
lamt
(colloquial) Uncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.

lametta /ləˈmɛtə/ n
lametta
Thin wire or foil made of brass, gold or silver; now especially thin strips of metallic foil used as Christmas decoration.

lammergeier /ˈlæməɡaɪə/ /ˈlæmɚɡaɪɚ/ lammergeiers n
lammegrib
A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] lamps n
lampe olielampe
A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

lamppost lampposts n
gadelygte lygtepæl
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/ /ˈlæm.pɹi/ lampreys n
lampret niøje rundmund
Any long slender primitive eel-like freshwater and saltwater fish of the order Petromyzontiformes, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth but no jaw.

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ lampshades n
lampeskærm
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ lances n
lanse
A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] lands n
land
The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
A country or region.
(agriculture) Any of several portions into which a field is divided for ploughing.
In any surface prepared with indentations, perforations, or grooves, that part of the surface which is not so treated, such as the level part of a millstone between the furrows.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
lande
(intransitive) To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
(transitive) To bring to land.

land bridge land bridges n
landbro
(biogeography) An isthmus or other land connection between what at other times are separate land masses.

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ land mines n
landmine
(military) A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.

landgrave landgraves n
landgreve
County nobleman in the British, privately held North American colony Carolina, ranking just below the proprietary (chartered equivalent of a royal vassal).

landgraviate landgraviates n
landgrevskab

landgravine landgravines n
landgrevinde
The wife of a landgrave, or a woman who rules over a landgraviate.

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ landings n
landing
An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.
trappeafsats repos
A level area at the top of a flight of stairs, or connecting one flight with another.

landing gear landing gears n
landingsstel
(uncountable, countable, aviation) The wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft; its undercarriage.

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
indlands-
(of a country, geographical region, etc.) Surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ landlords n
gæstgiver krofatter kromand
A person that leases real property; a lessor.
(chiefly, British) The owner or manager of a public house.
(surfing, slang, with "the") A shark, imagined as the owner of the surf to be avoided.

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌ.bə/ /ˈlænd.lʌ.bɚ/ landlubbers n
landkrabbe
(nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ landmarks n
landmærke
A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ landowners n
jordbesidder jordejer
A person who owns land.

landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ landscapes n
landskab
A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.
A picture representing a real or imaginary scene by land or sea, the main subject being the general aspect of nature, as fields, hills, forests, water, etc.
The pictorial aspect of a country.

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ landslides n
jordskred bjergskred
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.
jordskredssejr
A vote won by a wide or overwhelming majority.

landsman landsmen n
landkrabbe
A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.

lane /leɪn/ lanes n
vejbane kørebane bane spor vognbane
A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.

langos /ˈlaːŋɡoʃ/ n
lángos
A traditional Hungarian fried dough, usually seasoned with garlic, sour cream or cheese and sold as a fast food.

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] languages n
sprog mål tunge
(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
sprogbeherskelse tale sprog
(uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.
sprog terminologi
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
sprog mål
(countable, uncountable, figurative) The expression of thought (the communication of meaning) in a specified way; that which communicates something, as language does.
(computing, countable) A computer language; a machine language.
sprog ordvalg
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.

language code language codes n
sprogkode
short alphabetic or numeric identifier assigned to a language.

language family language families n
sprogfamilie
(linguistics) A set of languages which have evolved from a common ancestor.

language game language games n
sprogspil
(philosophy) A set of rules governing how participants respond to utterings.

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
trættes
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]

lansquenet /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ lansquenets n
landsknægt
(countable, historical) Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ lanterns n
lanterne lygte
A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ lanthanums n
lanthan
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

lap /læp/ laps n
skød
The upper legs of a seated person.

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ laparoscopies n
laparoskopi
(medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ lapels n
jakkerevers
Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ laptops n
bærbar computer
(computing) A laptop computer.

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ lapwings n
vibe
Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae, within family Charadriidae.

larch /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ larches n
lærk lærketræ
(countable) A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles.

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
spække
(cooking) To stuff (meat) with bacon or pork before cooking.

larder beetle larder beetles n
flæskeklanner
A dermestid beetle which is a common pest of stored food and other products of animal origin, Dermestes lardarius

large blue large blues n
sortplettet blåfugl
A rare, medium-sized blue butterfly (Phengaris arion) of the family Lycaenidae.

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ larks n
lærke
Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
(by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.

larkspur larkspurs n
ridderspore
A delphinium: any plant of the genus Delphinium, especially Delphinium ajacis and other plants of the subgenus Delphinium subg. Consolida

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ larvae larvas larvæ n
larve
An animal in the aforementioned stage.
(figurative) A preliminary stage of someone or something, before it has fully matured, especially a time of growth rather than one of performance.

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ larynges larynxes n
strubehoved
(anatomy, zootomy) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ lasagnas lasagne n
lasagne
An Italian baked dish comprising layers of such pasta with various ingredients (usually a meat ragù (chiefly Bolognese), a fish ragù or a vegetarian/vegetable ragù with bechamel sauce).

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ lasers n
laser
A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.

laser beam laser beams n
laserstråle
The light emitted by a laser.

laser printer laser printers n
laserprinter
(computer hardware) A computer printer that uses a laser beam to produce an image on a rotating drum before transferring it to the paper.

lash /læʃ/ lashes n
piskesnert
The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
piskeslag
A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.

lass /læs/ lasses n
tøs
A girl; also (by extension) , a young woman.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
sidst sidste
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
senest
Most recent, latest, last so far.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ lasts n
læst
A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
vare vedvare
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
sidst, men ikke mindst
An expression to start the last item of a list, emphasising that while it is listed last, it is just as important as the rest of the items.

last night adv
aftes
during the previous day’s nighttime; during the night before today (This entry is a translation hub.)

last stand /læst stænd/ /lɑːst stænd/ [lɑːst stænd] [ɫæst stɛə̯nd] last stands n
den sidste bastion

last words n
sidste ord
(often, sarcastic) The final remarks uttered by a person before death.

last year adv
i fjor sidste år
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latch-key child latch-key children n
nøglebarn
(idiomatic) A child who returns home from school to an empty house and therefore must unlock/unlatch the exterior door with a key, especially a child of working or absent parent(s).

late /leɪt/ later latest adj
sen
Near the end of a period of time.
salig
(not comparable, euphemistic) Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Generally must be preceded by a possessive or an article, commonly "the"; see usage notes. Can itself only precede the person's name, never follow it.)

late /leɪt/ later latest adv
sen
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

late capitalism late capitalisms n
senkapitalisme
The most recent or current form of capitalism, especially as characterized by monopoly, globalization, exploitation, and excess.

late modern adj
senmoderne
of or pertaining to late modernity

late modernity n
senmodernitet
the current time period, perceived as a part of modernity

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent
Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
senere
Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
At some unspecified time in the future.

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ latexes latices n
latex saft
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.

lath /læθ/ /lɑːθ/ laths n
lægte
A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

lathe /leɪð/ lathes n
drejebænk
(tools, metalworking, woodworking) A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.

lathe /leɪð/ v
dreje
To shape with a lathe.

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ latitudes n
breddegrad
(geography, astronomy, countable) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
(geography) An imaginary line (in the form of a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
råderum
(figurative) The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ latrines n
latrin
(India, otherwise, _, military) Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.

latte /laˈteɪ/ /ˈlæ.teɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ lattes n
caffe latte
A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.
A similar drink, where the espresso is replaced with some other flavoring ingredient such as chai, maté or matcha (green tea).

laugh /laf/ /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ laughs n
latter le
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

laugh /laf/ /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
le grine
(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
grine smile
(intransitive, figuratively, obsolete) To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
gøre le ad lystig over sig
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
grine
(transitive) To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
grine le
(transitive) To express by, or utter with, laughter.

laugh one's head off v
grine sig ihjel
(idiomatic, informal) To laugh uproariously.

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ more laughable most laughable adj
komisk latterlig
(now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ laughters n
latter grin
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ [lɒnt͡ʃ] launches n
søsætning
The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ [lɒnt͡ʃ] v
opsende slynge
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
søsætte
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ launch pads n
affyringsrampe afskydningsrampe
The surface or structure from which a launch is made.

launching launchings n
søsætning
The act by which something is launched; a launch.

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ launderettes n
møntvaskeri
A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ laundries n
vaskeri
A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.
vasketøj
That which needs to be, is being, or has been laundered. [from c. 1930]

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ laurels n
laurbær
Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
laurbærkrans
A crown of laurel.

laurel wreath laurel wreaths n
laurbærkrans
A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ lavas n
lava
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ lavenders n
lavendel
Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.
A pale bluish purple colour, like that of the lavender flower.

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ /ɫoː/ laws n
lov ret
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lov
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
(mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
loven lov
(cricket) One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.

law of cosines n
cosinusrelationen
(trigonometry) A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem that relates the lengths of the sides of a triangle to the cosine of one of its angles.

lawless /ˈlɔːləs/ more lawless most lawless adj
lovløs
Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.

lawlessness lawlessnesses n
lovløshed retsløshed
A lack of law and order; anarchy.

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ lawns n
plæne græsplæne
Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ lawnmowers n
græsslåmaskine plæneklipper
A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
lawrencium lawrentium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Lr, formerly Lw) with atomic number 103.

lawsuit /ˈlɑˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ lawsuits n
retssag
(legal) In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ lawyers n
advokat jurist sagfører
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ laxatives n
afføringsmiddel
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

lay /leɪ/ more lay most lay adj
læg læg-
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.

lay /leɪ/ v
lægge
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.

lay judge lay judges n
domsmand
A lay person who acts as (or is) a judge, or who assists a (professional) judge, in a court proceeding (especially in jurisdictions which do not use juries).

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ layers n
lag
A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.

layer cake layer cakes n
lagkage
A cake consisting of multiple stacked sheets of cake, held together by frosting or jam, etc.

layman /ˈleɪmən/ laymen n
lægfolk lægmand
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.

layoff layoffs n
afskedigelse fyring fyringsrunde
(chiefly, US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

layover /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ layovers n
mellemlanding
(North America, Australia) A break between stages of a journey.

laziness lazinesses n
dovenskab
The quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ lazier laziest adj
doven lad
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.

lazybones lazybones n
dovenlars
(slang) A person who is lazy.

lcm lcms n
mfm
(mathematics) Initialism of least common multiple.

lead /lɛd/ leads n
bly
(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
(slang) bullets; ammunition.

lead /lɛd/ v
bly
(transitive) To cover, fill, or affect with lead.
(transitive, printing, historical) To place leads between the lines of.

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ leaders n
leder fører
One having authority to direct.

leader of the opposition leaders of the opposition n
oppositionsleder
(politics)

leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ leaderships n
førerskab
The capacity of someone to lead others.

leaf /liːf/ leaves n
blad løv
(publishing, bookbinding, advertising) A sheet of a book, magazine, etc (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).

leafless adj
bladløs
Of plants or trees, without leaves.

league /liːɡ/ leagues n
liga forbund forening
A group or association of cooperating members.
liga
(sports) An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.

leak /liːk/ leaks n
læk utæthed lækage
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture.
læk lækage
A divulgation, or disclosure, of information previously held secret.

leak /liːk/ v
lække
(ambitransitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
(ambitransitive) To disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ leaps n
hop spring
The act of leaping or jumping.
(figuratively) A significant move forward.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ v
springe hoppe
(intransitive) To jump.
(transitive) To cause to leap.

leap year /ˈlip ˌjɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈliːp ˌjɪə/ leap years n
skudår
A year in the Julian or Gregorian calendar with an intercalary day added to February (in the Gregorian calendar, February 29), used to adjust for the extra hours of the solar year; a 366-day year.

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
lære
To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
To gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve.
lære studere erfare
To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.

learned borrowing learned borrowings n
klassisk låneord
(linguistics) A word or other linguistic form borrowed from one language into another on purpose instead of through normal language contact, especially one from a classical language.

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ learnings n
læring
(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.

leash /liːʃ/ leashes n
hundesnor
A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.

least common multiple least common multiples n
mindste fælles multiplum
(number theory) The smallest positive integer which is divisible by (equivalently, is an integer multiple of) each of a specified finite set of integers.

least flycatcher /list flaɪˈkætʃ.ɚ/ /liːst flaɪˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛtʃ.ɚ/ least flycatchers n
lille empidonax
A small insect-eating passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, and the smallest member of the genus Empidonax, native to North America.

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ least weasels n
brud
The common weasel, little weasel, or simply weasel (Mustela nivalis), the smallest member of the weasel genus Mustela, native to Eurasia, North America, and North Africa.

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ adj
læder-
Made of leather.

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ leathers n
læder
A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ leaves n
tilladelse orlov frihed permission
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
afsked
(dated) Farewell, departure.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
efterlade forlade
(transitive) To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
(transitive) To transfer possession of after death.
forlade
(transitive) To depart from; to end one's connection or affiliation with.
(transitive) To end one's membership in (a group); to terminate one's affiliation with (an organization); to stop participating in (a project).
aflevere gå
(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.
overlade
(transitive) To transfer responsibility or attention of (something) (to someone); to stop being concerned with.

leave behind v
efterlade
(transitive, idiomatic) To abandon.

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
lad mig være i fred
stop talking to me, stop being near me, stop interfering with my life (used especially when one is angry, frustrated, or annoyed).

leave to chance v
overlade til tilfældighederne

lectionary lectionaries n
lektionar
(Christianity, Judaism) A book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings appointed for Christian or Jewish worship on a given day or occasion.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ lectures n
forelæsning
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
forelæse
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.

lecture theatre lecture theatres n
auditorium aula
A room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor, used to hold lectures.

lede /lid/ /liːd/ ledes n
manchet
(chiefly, US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article; the lead or lead-in. [from mid 20th c.]

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ ledgers n
hovedbog kassebog kassejournal
(accounting) A collection of accounting entries consisting of credits and debits.

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ leeches n
blodigle igler
An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.

leek /liːk/ leeks n
porre
A vegetable of variety variety, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

leeside leesides n
læside
The side of something that provides the most shelter from some prevailing force such as wind, rain, waves, etc.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefter leftmost more left most left adj
venstre venstreorienteret
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
(politics) Left-wing; pertaining to the political left.

left /ˈlɛft/ adv
på venstre hånd til venstre
On the left side.
til venstre venstre
Towards the left side.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefts n
venstre
The left side or direction.
venstrefløjen venstre
(politics) The left-wing political parties as a group; citizens holding left-wing views as a group.

left /ˈlɛft/ v
tilbage
.

left hand n
kejte

left-click v
venstreklikke
(intransitive, computing) To press the left button on a computer mouse.
(transitive, computing) To activate an item on the screen by left-clicking while the pointer is over it.

left-handed n
kejthåndet venstrehåndet
Left-handed people, taken as a whole.

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ more leftist most leftist adj
venster-
Of or pertaining to the political left.

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ leftists n
venstreorienteret
(politics, generally) A person who holds views associated with the political left.

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ legs n
ben
In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
In a grain elevator, the case containing the lower part of the belt which carries the buckets.
(cricket, attributive) Denotes the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.
etape
A stage of a journey, race etc.
runde
(sports) A single game or match played in a tournament or other sporting contest.

legacy /ˈleɡəsi/ /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ legacies n
arv
Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ more legal most legal adj
juridisk retslig
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
lovlig legal
Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.

legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalisere
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ more legally most legally adv
lovligt
As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
lovmæssigt
From a legal perspective.

legation legations n
gesandtskab
A diplomatic mission.

legend /ˈliːd͡ʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ legends n
legende sagn
A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ more legendary most legendary adj
legendarisk
Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ more legible most legible adj
læselig læsbar
Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ legions n
legion
(military, Ancient Rome) The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ legionaries n
legionær
A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
lovgive
To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

legislative /-slæɪ-/ /lɛˈd͡ʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒˌɪs.lə.tɪv/ [ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.ɾɪv] [ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.ɾɪv] more legislative most legislative adj
lovgivende
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.

legislative branch legislative branches n
lovgivende magt
The branch of government which is concerned with the making of laws

legislator legislators n
lovgiver lovgiverinde lovgiverske
Someone who creates or enacts laws.

legislature /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ legislatures n
lovgivende forsamling
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

legwork /ˈleɡˌwɜːk/ /ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk/ /ˈlɛɡˌwɝk/ legworks n
benarbejde
Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
Skillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.

leister /ˈlistɚ/ /ˈliːstə/ leisters n
lyster
(fishing) A spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish, particularly salmon. [from 16th c.]

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ lemmas lemmata n
lemma hjælpesætning
(mathematics) A proposition proved or accepted for immediate use in the proof of some other proposition.
lemma opslagsform opslagsord stikord
(psycholinguistics) The theoretical abstract conceptual form of a word, representing a specific meaning, before the creation of a specific phonological form as the sounds of a lexeme, which may find representation in a specific written form as a dictionary or lexicographic word.

lemmatize v
lemmatisere
(linguistics) To convert an inflected form of a lexeme to a lemma.

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ lemmings n
lemming
A small Arctic and Subarctic rodent from any of six genera of similar rodents.
(figuratively) Any member of a group given to conformity or groupthink, especially a group poised to follow a leader off a cliff.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ more lemon most lemon adj
citrongul
Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ lemons n
citron citronsmag
A yellowish citrus fruit.
citronsmag citron
A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.
A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.
A lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris).
(slang) A defective or inadequate item or individual.
(Cockney rhyming slang, shortened from “lemon flavour”) Favor.
(fandom) A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex.
(geometry) The surface of revolution of a circular arc of angle less than 180° rotated about the straight line passing through the arc’s two endpoints.

lemon balm lemon balms n
hjertensfryd melisse citron-melisse
A perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.

lemon juice lemon juices n
citronsaft
The liquid extract of lemon fruit, notably sour and often condensed, as used especially in food preparation.

lemon sole lemon soles n
rødtunge
A European flatfish of the species Microstomus kitt (not a true sole).

lemongrass lemongrasses n
citrongræs
One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, especially Cymbopogon citratus, which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used in cooking, for tea, and for fragrance.

lend /lɛnd/ /lɪnd/ v
låne
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

length /leɪn(t)θ/ /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ lengths n
længde
The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

lens /lɛnz/ lens lenses lentes n
linse
An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
A device which focuses or defocuses electron beams.

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ lentils n
linse
Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
The seed of these plants, used as food.

leonine /-nɪn/ /ˈliəˌnaɪn/ /ˈliːənaɪn/ more leonine most leonine adj
løve-
(pathology) Of a facies: resembling those of a lion as a result of some disease, especially a form of leprosy which causes leontiasis; also, of leprosy: causing a lionlike facies.

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ leopards n
leopard
Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess) .

leper lepers n
spedalsk
A person who has leprosy, a person suffering from Hansen's disease.

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ leprosies n
spedalskhed
(disease, medicine) An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, gradually producing nerve damage and patches of skin necrosis and historically handled by permanently quarantining its sufferers.

leprous /ˈlɛpɹəs/ more leprous most leprous adj
spedalsk
Infected with one of the diseases known as leprosy.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.ən/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ more lesbian most lesbian adj
lesbisk læbbe
(of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
(of a woman, broadly) Preferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.
lesbisk
(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.
(especially of an institution or group) Intended for lesbians.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.ən/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ lesbians n
lesbisk
A gay woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

lesbianism /ˈlɛzbiəˌnɪzəm/ lesbianisms n
lesbianisme
Female homosexuality; the state of a woman being sexually attracted to other women.

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ lesions n
læsion
(medicine) An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.

lessee /lɛˈsiː/ lessees n
forpagter
The entity to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease.

lesser black-backed gull lesser black-backed gulls n
sildemåge
a seabird and member of the gull family, genus Larus fuscus

lesser celandine lesser celandines n
vorterod
A European perennial herb (Ficaria verna, formerly Ranunculus ficaria), having heart-shaped leaves and solitary yellow flowers

lesser spotted eagle lesser spotted eagles n
lille skrigeørn
Clanga pomarina, a large Eastern European bird of prey.

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ lesser spotted woodpeckers n
dværgspætte
Any of species Dryobates minor of woodpeckers, principally of cooler regions of Eurasia.

lesser white-fronted goose lesser white-fronted geese n
dværggås
Anser erythropus, a goose closely related to the larger white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons)

lesser yellowlegs lesser yellowlegs n
lille gulben
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs (Tringa flavipes).

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] lessons n
time
A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
lektie
A learning task assigned to a student; homework.

lest /liːst/ /lɛst/ conjunction
af frygt for
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

let /lɛt/ v
tillade lade
(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
lade
(auxiliary, transitive) Used to introduce a first or third person imperative verb construction.

let alone conjunction
end mindre endnu mindre endsige
(idiomatic, negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.

let be v
lade være
(transitive) To not disturb or meddle with; to leave (someone or something) alone (see let it be).
(mathematics) Used to assign a value to a symbol.

let go v
slippe give slip på
(intransitive, with of, and, transitive, with object before go) To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
lade gå
(euphemistic) To dismiss from employment.

let know v
informere lade vide
(ditransitive) To inform (someone) (of something).

let slip v
fortale sig
(transitive, idiomatic) To divulge a secret, as by accident or mistake.

let the cat out of the bag v
slippe katten ud af sækken
(idiomatic) To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
der blive Lys
Used as a metaphor for the spread of wisdom.

let's /lɛts/ v
lad os
Used to form the cohortative of verbs, equivalent of the first-person plural imperative in some other languages.

let's go phraseologicalUnit
lad os gå
Hortative of go, particularly as an cheer expressing encouragement.

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ lethargies n
letargi
A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]

letter /ˈletə/ /ˈlɛtə/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ [-ɾə] [-ɾɚ] letters n
bogstav
A symbol in an alphabet.
brev
A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.

letter bomb v
brevbombe
(transitive) To send a letter bomb (of either sense).

letter carrier letter carriers n
brevbærer
An employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes.

letterbox letterboxes n
postkasse
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

lettuce /ˈlɛtus/ /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] lettuces n
salat
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves.
(uncountable) The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.

leucine /ˈluː.siːn/ leucines n
leucin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.

leucism n
leucisme
(zoology, pathology) An animal condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes (caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin).

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ leukemias n
leukæmi
(oncology, pathology) Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.

levee /ləˈveɪ/ /ləˈvi/ /ˈlɛv.eɪ/ /ˈlɛvi/ levees n
floddige
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ leveler levelest leveller levellest adj
jævn plan vandret
The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
i vater
At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
ensformig jævn
Unvaried in frequency.
Unvaried in volume.
nøgtern sindig
(phonetics) Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ levels n
vaterpas nivelleringsinstrument
A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
(Singapore, education) A school grade or year.
niveau højde
A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
niveau
Degree or amount.
(video games) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.
(role-playing games, video games) A numeric value that quantifies a character, ability, or item's experience and power.
niveau etage sal plan
A floor of a multi-storey building.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
jævne nivellere
To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
planere
To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

level crossing level crossings n
jernbaneoverskæring
(chiefly, British) An at-grade crossing between a railway line and an ordinary road, with rails and road at the same level.

leveling seat n
tillægsmandat
Seats of additional members elected to supplement the members directly elected by each constituency, for ensuring that each party's share of the total seats is roughly proportional to the parties' overall shares of votes at the national level.

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ levers n
vægtstang
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ leverets n
harekilling killing
A young hare less than one year old.

levin /ˈlɛvɪn/ levins n
lynglimt
(archaic, poetic) Lightning; a bolt of lightning; also, a bright flame or light.

levitation /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ levitations n
levitation
The raising of something, such as a body, without apparent physical cause, allegedly using the power of the mind

lexeme /ˈ lɛkˌsiːm/ lexemes n
leksem
(linguistics) A lexical item corresponding to the set of all words (or of all multi-word expressions) that are semantically related through inflection of a particular shared basic form.

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
leksikal
(linguistics) Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.
(linguistics) Denoting a content word as opposed to a function word.

lexicalize v
leksikalisere
(intransitive, of a term) To become part of the vocabulary of a language as a single lexical unit with a distinct meaning.

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ lexicographers n
leksikograf
One who writes or compiles a dictionary.

lexicographic more lexicographic most lexicographic adj
leksikografisk
Like a dictionary, relating to lexicography (the writing of a dictionary).

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ lexicographies n
leksikografi
(uncountable) The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.
(uncountable, linguistics) The scholarly discipline of analysing and describing the semantic, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships within the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language and developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking the data in dictionaries.

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ lexica lexicons n
leksikon
The vocabulary of a language.
(lexicography, linguistics) A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.
A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.
The vocabulary used by or known to an individual. (Also called lexical knowledge.)

liaison /-z(ə)n/ /-zən/ /-ˌsɑn/ /-ˌzɒn/ /laɪ.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɑn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒ̃/ /ˈ laɪ.ə.sən/ liaisons n
forbindelsesofficer
Communication between two parties or groups.

liana /liːˈɑːnə/ lianas n
lian
(botany) A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ liars n
løgner
A person who frequently lies; someone who tells a lie.

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ libations n
drikoffer
The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ libels n
bagvaskelse injurie ærekrænkelse æresfornærmelse
(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
(uncountable) The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.
smædeskrift
(countable) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ v
bagtale bagvaske
To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

liberalism liberalisms n
liberalisme
The quality of being liberal.
(politics) Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
(economics) An economic ideology in favour of laissez faire and the free market (related to economic liberalism).

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
befri frigøre
(transitive) To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularly

liberation liberations n
befrielse frigørelse
The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

liberator /ˈlɪbəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ liberators n
befrier
A person who frees or liberates.

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ libertarianisms n
libertarianisme
(economics, philosophy, politics) A political philosophy maintaining that all persons are the absolute owners of their own lives, and should be free to do whatever they wish with their persons or property, provided they allow others that same liberty.

liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] liberties n
frihed
The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ more libidinous most libidinous adj
liderlig
Having lustful desires; characterized by lewdness.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ librarians n
bibliotekar
The keeper, manager of a library.
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ libraries n
bibliotek
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
A collection of books or other forms of stored information.
(genetics) A collection of DNA material from a single organism or relative to a single disease.
(card games, Magic: The Gathering) The deck or draw pile.

library and information science n
biblioteks- og informationsvidenskab
(information science) Library science.

libre /-bɹeɪ/ /ˈlibɹə/ /ˈliːbɹə/ [ˈlibʁ] adj
fri
(software) With very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not necessarily free of charge. [from late 20th c.]

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ licenses n
tilladelse licens
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.

license plate license plates n
nummerplade
An identifying tag, usually of metal, bearing a sequence of letters, numbers, or both identifying the vehicle, and placed at the back and, often, also at the front of a motor vehicle.

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ more licentious most licentious adj
hæmningsløs tøjlesløs utøjlet
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
egenrådig oprørsk
Disregarding accepted rules.

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪtʃ.ən/ lichen lichens n
lav
Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow-to-blue–green patches on rocks, old walls, etc.

lick /lɪk/ v
slikke
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
(vulgar, slang) To perform cunnilingus.

lick one's wounds v
slikke sine sår
(idiomatic) To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.

lickpot lickpots n
slikkepot
(archaic, childish) The forefinger. [14th–15th c.]

lickspittle /ˈlɪkspɪtl/ /ˈlɪkspɪtəl/ v
spytslikker
(transitive, and, intransitive) To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ licorices n
lakrids
(countable) A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
(uncountable, chemistry) A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

lid /lɪd/ lids n
låg
The top or cover of a container.

lido /ˈlaɪ.dəʊ/ /ˈliː.dəʊ/ lidos n
friluftsbad
(British) An outdoor swimming pool.

lie /laɪ̯/ lies n
løgn
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

lie /laɪ̯/ v
ligge
(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
(intransitive) To be placed or situated.
lyve
(intransitive) To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

lie detector lie detectors n
løgnedetektor

lie down v
lægge
(intransitive) To assume a horizontal position.

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ lieutenants n
løjtnant
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.

lieutenant general lieutenant generals lieutenants general n
generalløjtnant
A commissioned officer in the British Army or Royal Marines or the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, or United States Air Force, ranked above a major general and below a general.

life /laɪf/ lives n
liv
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
A worthwhile existence.
Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
(video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
levetid liv
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
livstid
(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

life cycle /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/ life cycles n
livscyklus
(biology) The course of stages through which an organism passes from fertilized zygote until maturity, reproduction, and death.

life expectancy life expectancies n
forventet levealder
(of a, person) The amount of time one is expected to live.

life force life forces n
livskraft
The hypothetical principle that animates all living organisms.

life insurance life insurances n
livsforsikring
A form of insurance on the life of a person, whereby if the person dies then the insurance policy pays out a sum of money to the beneficiary (such as a person's family).

life raft life rafts n
redningsflåde
A usually inflatable raft carried aboard a ship or airplane, used to save lives in case the vessel has to be abandoned in an emergency on the sea.

life-threatening more life-threatening most life-threatening adj
livstruende
Potentially fatal.

lifeguard lifeguards n
livredder redningssvømmer
A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.

lifeless /ˈlaɪfləs/ more lifeless most lifeless adj
livløs
dead; having lost life

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ lifestyles n
livsstil
A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

lift /lɪft/ lifts n
elevator
(UK, Australia, and, New Zealand, puristic, _, elsewhere) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
løft
An upward force; especially, the force (generated by wings, rotary wings, or airfoils) that keeps aircraft aloft.

lift /lɪft/ v
løfte hæve ophæve stjæle
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ ligaments n
ledbånd
(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

ligature /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ ligatures n
ligatur
(countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.

liger /ˈlaɪɡɚ/ ligers n
liger
An animal born to a male lion and a tigress.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lighter lightest adj
lys belyst oplyst
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
lys bleg
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
banal triviel
Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
med fløde med mælk
(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
let
(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
kalorielet let
Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lights n
lys
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
(figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
lys lyskilde
(countable) A source of illumination.
lyskurv
A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
flamme
A flame or something used to create fire.
glimt i øjet
The brightness of the eye or eyes.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
snuble over
To find by chance.
belyse oplyse
(transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
lande
(archaic) To alight; to land or come down.
tænde antænde
(transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

light blue light blues n
lyseblå
A pale blue colour: sky blue or similar.

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ light bulbs n
pære
An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

light machine gun light machine guns n
let maskingevær

light pollution n
lysforurening
An excess of artificial light, especially near urban areas, reducing visibility of stars, etc. in the night sky.

light rail light rails n
letbane
(US, Canada, rail) A kind of passenger railway in urban and suburban settings typically characterized by a mixture of tram (or in North America streetcar) and metro features, crossing streets at grade crossings and normally powered by electricity.

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ light years n
lysår
(astronomy) A unit of length (abbreviation ly; equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres (1016 metres)) equal to the distance light travels in one Julian year; used to measure extremely large distances.

light-emitting diode light-emitting diodes n
lysdiode
(physics) A rectifying semiconductor device which converts electrical energy into electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength in or near the visible spectrum of light.

light-mindedness n
letsind
The quality or state of one who is light-minded; lack of seriousness.

light-sensitive more light-sensitive most light-sensitive adj
lysfølsom
affected by, or sensitive to light.

light-tight more light-tight most light-tight adj
lystæt
Impervious to light; excluding the light perfectly.

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ [ˈlaɪtn̩] [ˈlaɪʔn̩] v
lyne
(intransitive, now, rare) To flash lightning, to give off lightning.

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] lighters n
ligter lægter
A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
cigarettænder lighter fyrtøj
A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ lighthouses n
fyr fyrtårn
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

lighting technician lighting technicians n
lysmand

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] lightnings n
lyn lynglimt
A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
lyn lynnedslag
A discharge of this kind.

lightning fast adj
lynhurtig
(idiom) Extremely fast, fast as lightning.

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
lys, kamera, action!
(cinematography) The traditional cue to the members of a (silent) film crew at the beginning of a take.

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ lightsabers n
lyssværd lasersværd
(science fiction) A sword having a blade made of a powerful beam of light or energy. [from 1977.]

lightship lightships n
fyrskib
(nautical) A vessel riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.

lightspeed lightspeeds n
lysets hastighed
The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified).

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ lightweights n
letvægt
(combat, _, sports) A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.
(rowing) A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
(weightlifting) A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
One of little consequence or ability.
(by extension) A person with low endurance.
A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
A political candidate with little chance of winning.

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ lignites n
brunkul
A low-grade, brownish-black coal.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ more like most like adj
som
Similar.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
som lig
Similar to, reminiscent of

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
kunne lide synes om
(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

like a bull in a china shop adj
som en elefant i en glasbutik som en elefant i en porcelænsbutik
(simile) Clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

like father, like son proverb
som far, så søn
A son takes after his father.

like that
sådan
(adverbial) In such, the same, a similar way, in that particular manner

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ likelier likeliest more likely most likely adj
sandsynlig
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
(as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable.
Appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.
Leading with high probability to some specified outcome.

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
ligeledes
(manner) In a similar manner.
i lige måde
The same to you; used as a response.

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ lilacs n
syren
A flower of the lilac shrub.
lilla
A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.

lilo /ˈlaɪləʊ/ lilos n
luftmadras
An inflatable air mattress.

lily /ˈlɪli/ lilies n
lilje
Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

limb /lɪm/ limbs n
lem
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

lime /laɪm/ limes n
kalk
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
lime
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ limerences n
forelskelse
(psychology) An involuntary romantic infatuation with another person, especially combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated. [from 20th c.]

limescale n
kalk kedelsten
A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ limestones n
kalksten
An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ limits n
grænse begrænsning
A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
grænseværdi
(mathematics) A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).
(mathematics) Any of several abstractions of this concept of limit.

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
begrænse
(transitive) To restrict; to circumscribe; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ limitations n
begrænsning
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ more limited most limited adj
begrænset
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.

limited atonement n
partikulær soning
(theology) A doctrine, one of the five points of Calvinism, stating that Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement on the cross is limited in scope to those who are predestined unto salvation, which is conferred only to believers.

limitless more limitless most limitless adj
grænseløs ubegrænset
Without limits in extent, size, or quantity; boundless.

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ limousines n
limousine
A luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. [from 1930s]

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ limpets n
albueskæl
A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ linchpins n
akselsplit lundstikke
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
grundpille hjørnesten hovedhjørnesten krumtap
(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ lindens n
lind
The soft wood of such trees.

lindworm /ˈlɪndˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ lindworms n
lindorm søslange
A wingless serpentine dragon having two arms.

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] lines n
linje
A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
(music) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.

line of fire lines of fire n
ildlinje skudlinje
(military, weaponry) direction in which a weapon fires

line of sight lines of sight n
sigtelinje
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view.

line segment line segments n
linjestykke
(geometry) A part of a straight line bounded by two points.

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ more linear most linear adj
lineær lige
Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.
lineær
(mathematics) (of polynomials or polynomial equations)

linear dependence linear dependences n
lineær afhængighed
(algebra, uncountable) The state of being linearly dependent

linear independence n
lineær uafhængighed
(algebra) the state of being linearly independent

linearly dependent adj
lineært afhængig
(algebra, of a set of vectors or ring elements) Having a nontrivial linear combination which is zero.

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ linens n
hør lærred
(uncountable) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.

lingonberry lingonberries n
tyttebær
The berry of this shrub.

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfɹæŋ.kə/ lingua francas linguae francae linguas franca lingue franche n
fællessprog lingua franca
A common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar, particularly, one that is not the first language of any of its speakers.

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ linguists n
lingvist sprogforsker sprogvidenskabsmand
One who studies linguistics.

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
sproglig
Of or relating to language.
lingvistisk sprogvidenskabelig
Of or relating to linguistics.

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
lingvistik sprogvidenskab
The systematic and scholarly study of language.

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ linings n
for
A covering for the inside surface of something.
The material used for such a covering.

link /lɪŋk/ links n
link forbindelse
(computing) The connection between buses or systems.
led
(kinematics) Any one of the several elementary pieces of a mechanism, such as the fixed frame, or a rod, wheel, mass of confined liquid, etc., by which relative motion of other parts is produced and constrained.
(chemistry) A bond of affinity, or a unit of valence between atoms; applied to a unit of chemical force or attraction.
link
(engineering) Any intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion, especially a short connecting rod with a bearing at each end; specifically (in steam engines) the slotted bar, or connecting piece, to the opposite ends of which the eccentric rods are jointed, and by means of which the movement of the valve is varied, in a link motion.

link /lɪŋk/ v
forbinde kæde sammenkæde
(transitive) To connect (two or more things).

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ linseeds n
hørfrø
The seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil.

linseed oil linseed oils n
linolie
An oil, extracted from flax seeds (and usually then boiled), used as a drying agent in paints, varnishes, etc.

lion /ˈlaɪən/ lion lions n
løve
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.
(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
A Chinese foo dog.
A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
(historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
løve løvinde
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

lion's share /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ lion's shares lions' shares n
broderpart
(idiomatic) The majority; a large or generous portion.

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ lionesses n
hunløve løvinde
A female lion (animal).

lip /lɪp/ lips n
læbe
(countable) Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
(countable) A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.

lip balm lip balms n
læbepomade
A substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores.

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ lipids n
lipid
(organic compound) Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

lipread /ˈlɪpɹiːd/ /ˈlɪpɹɛd/ v
mundaflæse
(transitive, intransitive) To determine a person's speech by watching the movement of their lips.

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ lipsticks n
læbestift
(uncountable) Makeup for the lips.
(countable) A stick of this makeup.

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ liqueurs n
likør
A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ more liquid most liquid adj
flydende væske
Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.
(finance, of an asset) Easily sold or disposed of without losing value.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ liquids n
væske
A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ v
likvidere
(transitive) To convert (assets) into cash; to redeem.
(transitive) to kill, destroy, eliminate (mostly for political or ideological reasons)

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ liquidations n
likvidering
(euphemism) Murder of dehumanized victims.

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ liquidities n
likviditet
(economics, countable) An asset's property of being able to be sold without affecting its value; the degree to which it can be easily converted into cash.

liquidizer liquidizers n
blender
(Australia, India, UK) A machine to chop or puree food; a blender.

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ liquors n
likør spiritus
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) Strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation; more broadly, any alcoholic drink.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ lisps n
læspen
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
læspe
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.

list /lɪst/ lists n
liste
A register or roll of paper consisting of a compilation or enumeration of a set of possible items; the compilation or enumeration itself. [from 1600]
(computing, programming) A codified representation of a list used to store data or in processing; especially, in the Lisp programming language, a data structure consisting of a sequence of zero or more items.

list /lɪst/ v
liste
(transitive) To create or recite a list.
(transitive) To cover with list, or with strips of cloth; to put list on; to stripe as if with list.

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] v
lytte høre efter
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
høre efter
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

listen up v
høre efter

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ listeners n
tilhører lytter
Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.

listening comprehension n
lytteforståelse
The ability to understand spoken language.

lit /ˈlɪt/ more lit most lit adj
tændt
Illuminated.

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ more literal most literal adj
bogstavelig
Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical, and etymonic rather than idiomatic.
Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ /ˈlɪt͡ʃɹəli/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəli/ more literally most literally adv
bogstavelig talt
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor; without overstatement, understatement, euphemism, or dysphemism.

literary /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ [ˈɫɪɾəɹɛ(ə)ɹi] more literary most literary adj
litterær
Relating to literature.
Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

literary science n
litteraturforskning litteraturvidenskab
In many European countries, all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature, including history of literature, literary criticism, comparative literature, and literary theory.

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] literatures n
litteratur
The body of all written works.
The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group, or culture.
(usually preceded by the) All the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ lithiums n
lithium litium
(uncountable) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

lithoclast lithoclasts n
litoklast
(surgery) A now obsolete instrument for crushing stones in the bladder.

lithograph /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ lithographs n
litografi
A printed image produced by lithography.

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ lithographies n
litografi
The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it. [from 1813]

lithosphere lithospheres n
lithosfære
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] litres n
liter
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbols: l, L, ℓ

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] litters n
kuld
(countable) The whole group of live young born at the same time, typically in reference to mammals or (figurative, pejorative) unpleasant people or objects. [1486]

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser littler littlest adj
lille små
Small in size.
lille
(of a sibling) Younger.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser adv
lidt
Not much.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less determiner
lidt
Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

little auk little auks n
søkonge
A dovekie, a bird of the species Alle alle.

little finger little fingers n
lillefinger
The outermost and smallest finger of the hand, next to the ring finger, farthest from the thumb.

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ [ˌlɘ.ɾɯ ˈɡɹɘ̯ĩm ˌmɛ̞̃n̆] [ˌlɪ.t͡ʔɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmãn̆] [ˌlɪ.ɾɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmɛ̃ə̯n̆] [ˌlɪ.ʔo-] little green men n
små grønne mænd
(chiefly, science fiction) A conventional fictional alien from outer space in the form of a small humanoid with green skin.

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ little owls n
kirkeugle
A species of small European owl, Athene noctua.

little pitchers have big ears proverb
små gryder har også ører
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.

little stint little stints n
dværgryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris minuta)

little strokes fell great oaks proverb
mange bække små gør en stor å
(idiomatic) Small but persistent efforts can lead to big results.

liturgical /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgisk
Pertaining to liturgy.

liturgics n
liturgik
The academic discipline dedicated to the study of liturgy (public worship rites, rituals, and practices).

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ liturgies n
liturgi
A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion; a book in which they are recorded.

livable more livable most livable adj
beboelig til at leve med
Endurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adj
direkte
(broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.

live /lɪv/ v
leve
(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
(transitive) To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
bo leve
(intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
overleve leve
(intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.

live album live albums n
livealbum
(music) An album consisting of tracks recorded live during one or more concerts.

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
vold føder vold
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

live under a rock v
leve under en sten
(figurative) To be unaware of or be oblivious to common knowledge; to be isolated from knowledge of current events.

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ livelihoods n
levebrød
A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]

lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ livelier liveliest adj
livlig
Full of life; energetic, vivacious.

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ livers n
lever
(anatomy) A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used as food.

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ liveries n
liberi
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ livider lividest more livid most livid adj
rasende
(informal) So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious; liverish.

living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ living rooms n
stue dagligstue
(countable) A room in a private house used for general social and leisure activities.

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ lizards n
firben øgle
(chiefly, in attributive use) Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ llamas n
lama
A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ loads n
last
A burden; a weight to be carried.
A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
laste lade
(transitive) To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).
lade
(transitive) To fill (a firearm or artillery) with munition.
indlæse lade
(transitive, computing) To read (data or a program) from a storage medium into computer memory.
(intransitive, computing) To transfer from a storage medium into computer memory.

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ loaders n
gummiged gummihjulslæsser
A tractor with a scoop, for example: front-end loader, front loader, endloader, payloader, bucket loader, wheel loader, etc.

loading /ˈloʊ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʉ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.dɪŋ/ loadings n
læsning optagning pålæsning
(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ loams n
ler
(geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ loans n
lån
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
låne
(usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).

loan shark loan sharks n
lånehaj ågerkarl
Someone who lends money at exorbitant rates of interest.

loanword /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ loanwords n
låneord fremmedord
A word directly taken into one language from another one with little or no adaptation.

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
afsky hade
(transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).

lobby /ˈlɑ.bi/ /ˈlɒb.i/ /ˈlɔb.i/ lobbies n
lobby
An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.
(politics) A class or group of interested people who try to influence public officials; collectively, lobbyists.

lobby /ˈlɑ.bi/ /ˈlɒb.i/ /ˈlɔb.i/ v
lobbye
(intransitive, transitive) To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ lobbyists n
lobbyist
A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.

lobe /ləʊb/ lobes n
hjernelap lap
(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.tə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ lobotomies n
lobotomi det hvide snit
A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses.
(figurative) Separation, removal or deprivation.

lobscouse lobscouses n
labskovs skipperlabskovs
(nautical) A dish of meat stewed with vegetables and ship biscuit.

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ lobsters n
hummer
A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.
A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ more local most local adj
lokal
(group theory, of a property of a finite group) Detectable from the behavior of the normalizers of the nontrivial p-subgroups.

local train local trains n
regionaltog
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making stops at all stations along its route.

localize /ˈləʊkəlaɪz/ v
lokalisere
(transitive) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.

locate /loʊˈkeɪt/ /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ləˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
lokalisere
(transitive) To find out where something is located.
(transitive) To designate the site or place of; to define the limits of (Note: the designation may be purely descriptive: it need not be prescriptive.)

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ locations n
beliggenhed plads sted
A particular point or place in physical space.
lokalisering
An act of locating.

locative case locative cases n
lokativ
(linguistics, grammar) A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein; corresponding roughly to the English prepositions "in", "on", "at", and "by".

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ locks n
lås
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
lok
A tuft or length of hair, wool, etc.
lås sluse
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
låse
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ lockdowns n
nedlukning
The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g., in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g., in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or as a non-pharmaceutical intervention in a pandemic.

locker /ˈlɑ.kɚ/ /ˈlɒk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔk.ə(ɹ)/ lockers n
skab
A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.
A storage compartment on a ship, not necessarily one that can be locked.

locker room talk n
omklædningsrumssnak
(slang) A type of boastful, lurid, chauvinistic conversation that commonly takes place in all-male locker rooms, especially such conversation concerning sexual conquests and the like.

lockout lockouts n
lockout
(labor) The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ locksmiths n
låsesmed
one who practices locksmithing

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/ locomotives n
lokomotiv
(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

locum tenens /ˌləʊkəm ˈtɛnɛns/ locos tenentes locum tenentes n
stedfortræder
A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ loci locuses n
plads lokalitet
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ locusts n
græshoppe vandregræshoppe
Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; locust tree. [from 17th c.]

lode /loʊd/ /ləʉd/ /ləʊd/ lodes n
åre
(mining) A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure.
guldgrube
(by extension) A rich source of supply.

lodestar /ˈloʊd.stɑɹ/ /ˈləʉd.staː(ɹ)/ /ˈləʊd.stɑː(ɹ)/ lodestars n
ledestjerne
A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.
(figurative) A guiding tenet or principle.

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ lodges n
loge

loess /lɛs/ /lɜːs/ /lʌs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ /ˈləʊɪs/ loesses n
løss
(geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin.

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ lofts n
loft
An attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building.

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ logs n
log
(nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.

log in v
logge ind logge på
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To gain access to a computer system, usually by providing a previously registered username and password.

log out v
logge af logge ud
(computing) To exit a user account in a computer system, so that one is not recognized until signing in again.

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ logarithms n
logaritme
(mathematics) For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \log_b x. For example, \log_{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/ logbooks n
logbog
(nautical) A book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.

logic error logic errors n
logisk fejl
(programming) a case in which a programmer writes viable code that however produces undesired results

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ logins n
log-in
(computing) Credentials: the combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc.
(computing) The process or an instance of logging in.

logion /-ɒn/ /ˈloʊ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈlɒ-/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ logia n
logion
(specifically, Christianity) A saying that is attributed to Jesus in ancient or reconstructed texts that was (originally) handed down without narrative context.

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
logistik
(operations) The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.
logistik forsyningstropper
(military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

loin /lɔɪn/ loins n
lænd
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips.

loincloth loincloths n
lændeklæde
A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.

lolita /loʊlˈli.tə/ /ləlˈli.tə/ /ləʊlˈli.tə/ lolitas n
lolita
A young girl who is sexually alluring.

lollipop /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ lollipops n
slikkepind slikpind
An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy or sweet attached to a stick.

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ lonelinesses n
ensomhed
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
The condition or state of being alone or having no companions.

lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ /ˈləʊn.li/ lonelier loneliest adj
ensom
Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ loners n
enspænder
One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest more long most long adj
lang
Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
Having great duration.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest adv
længe
(as premodifier of a verb, participle, adjective, preposition, or adverb) For a long time.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
længes
(intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
senfølger af COVID-19
(diseases) Long-term sequelae or symptoms (such as brain fog, extreme fatigue, or shortness of breath) following a COVID-19 infection, which persist after the SARS-CoV-2 virus is no longer active. [from 2020]

long absent, soon forgotten proverb
ude af øje, ude af sind
Love fades away when people are distant and do not maintain close physical contact.

long ago longer ago longest ago adv
for længst
At a time in the past, especially the distant past.

long arm of the law n
lovens lange arm
(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

long jump long jumps n
længdespring
An athletics field event where competitors attempt to jump as far as possible, after taking a run-up; a jump such as one performed in such an event.

long jumper long jumpers n
længdespringer
An athlete who competes in the long jump

long live v
længe leve
May he, she, they, or it live for a long time; may it prosper.

long pig n
lang gris
(euphemism) Human flesh used by cannibals as meat.

long time no hear interjection
længe siden
(idiomatic) I haven't heard from you for a long time.

long time no see interjection
længe siden
(idiomatic) I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.

long-billed dowitcher long-billed dowitchers n
langnæbbet sneppeklire
a long-legged and long-billed migratory wading bird, Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ long-eared owls n
skovhornugle
Asio otus, a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Long eared owls are partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of their range.

long-suffering more long-suffering most long-suffering adj
langmodig
Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.

long-tailed duck long-tailed ducks n
havlit
An Arctic sea bird (Clangula hyemalis).

long-tailed jaeger long-tailed jaegers n
lille kjove
An Arctic seabird of the skua family, Stercorarius longicaudus.

long-term longer-term longest-term adj
langtids-
Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.
långsiktig långvarig
Extending over a relatively long time period.

long-toed stint long-toed stints n
langtået ryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris subminuta)

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ longbows n
langbue
A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

longcut longcuts n
omvej
(informal, often, humorous) A path between two points that is not the shortest or quickest route.

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɔnd͡ʒəˌtud/ longitudes n
længdegrad
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
længdegrad meridian
(geography, astronomy) Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.

longitudinal wave longitudinal waves n
længdebølge
(physics) Any wave in which the direction of disturbance is parallel to the direction of travel.

longship longships n
langskib
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.

longue durée n
lange linjer
The long term; a relatively long period of time.

longwave adj
langbølge
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.

look /luːk/ /lʉk/ /lʊk/ [luːx] v
lede søge kikke efter se efter
se ud kikke se opsøge synes tegne
To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
sikre
(transitive, often, with "to") To make sure of, to see to.

look after v
passe
(transitive, obsolete) To expect, look forward to. [14th–18th c.]

look back v
kigge tilbage se tilbage
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look,‎ back.
se tilbage på
To think of (past events) in retrospect.

look for v
søge
(transitive) To search for; to seek.

look forward to v
glæde sig til se frem til
(transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.

look up v
slå op
(transitive, idiomatic) To obtain, or seek to obtain, information about something.
To obtain information about something from a reference book.

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ lookalikes n
dobbeltgænger
Someone who, or something which, physically resembles (looks like) another.

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ lookouts n
udkig udkigspost udkigspunkt
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
udkig udkigsmand vagtpost
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.

loom /lum/ /luːm/ looms n
væv
A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

loon /ˈluːn/ loons n
lom
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.

loony /ˈluːni/ loonier looniest adj
gal tosset vanvittig
(informal, offensive, derogatory, of a person) Insane.

loony /ˈluːni/ loonies n
galning tosse
(informal, offensive, derogatory) An insane or very foolish person.

loop /luːp/ loops n
løkke
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
strømkreds
A complete circuit for an electric current.
ring ringvej
(transportation) A bus or rail route, walking route, etc. that starts and ends at the same point.

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
løsne
(transitive) To make loose.

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ lords n
godsejer herre
(archaic) The owner of a house, piece of land, or other possession
herre husbond husherre
(obsolete) The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor
herre hersker lensherre lord
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ v
herre spille
(transitive) To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord.

lord protector lords protector n
rigsforstander
The regent for the kingdom of England and/or Scotland.
The head of state of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
(rare) A vidame.
A temporary regent, acting for the absent monarchic head of state.

lose /luːz/ v
tabe
(transitive) To shed (weight).
To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
(transitive) To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
tabe miste
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability.
(transitive) To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).
(transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.

lose count v
tabe tråden
(intransitive) to forget the number of times that something has happened; to lose the tally.

lose face v
tabe ansigt
(idiomatic, intransitive) To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ losses n
forlis
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.

loss of face losses of face n
ansigtstab
(idiomatic) Loss of the respect of others, humiliation, public disgrace.

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ loster lostest more lost most lost adj
faret vild vildfaren
Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
forsvundet
In an unknown location; unable to be found.

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ lots n
grundstykke
A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field.

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ lotteries n
lotteri
A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

lottery ticket lottery tickets n
lod lotteriseddel
A slip of paper drawn in a lottery, possibly redeemable for a prize.

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ loti lotuses n
lotus
A kind of aquatic plant, genus Nelumbo in the family Nelumbonaceae.
A legendary plant eaten by the Lotophagi of the Odyssey that caused drowsiness and euphoria.

lotus seed lotus seeds n
lotusfrø
Any of the seeds derived from the plants in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera, as used in East Asian cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts.

lotus-eater lotus-eaters n
lotofager
(Greek mythology) A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.

loud /laʊd/ louder loudest adj
høj
(of a sound) Of great intensity.

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ loudlier loudliest more loudly most loudly adv
højlydt højt
In a loud manner; at a high volume.

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ loudspeakers n
højtaler højttaler
An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.
højtaler
An encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices and usually other electrical equipment such as a driver.

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluiz ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ /ˌluːɪz ˈdɔː/ louis d'or louis d'ors n
louis d'or
(historical, _, numismatics) Any of the gold coins first introduced in France under Louis XIII in 1640, based upon the Spanish doubloon.

louse /laʊs/ lice louses n
lus
A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ louvers n
jalousi lamel
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light. [from 14th c.]
(chiefly, _, in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc. [from 16th c.]

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ more lovable most lovable adj
elskverdig
Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.

love /lav/ /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [läv~lɐv] [lɘv] [lɘʋ] loves n
nul
(racquet sports, billiards) Zero, no score.
kærlighed
(uncountable) Strong affection.
elskede kæreste skat søde
(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
elskov
(euphemistic) Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
(euphemistic) Sexual activity.

love /lav/ /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [läv~lɐv] [lɘv] [lɘʋ] v
elske
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
behøve
(transitive) To need, thrive on.
elske holde af kunne lide
(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
elske lyste
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
elske elske med
(transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).

love affair love affairs n
affære kærlighedsaffære
An affair; a usually adulterous relationship between people who are not married to each other.

love child love children n
kærlighedsbarn
(euphemistic) A child born as a result of a romantic liaison between parents not married to one another; an illegitimate child.

love is blind proverb
kærlighed gør blind
A person who is in love can see no faults or imperfections in the person whom they love.

love story love stories n
kærlighedshistorie
A story about love.

love-in-a-mist n
jomfru i det grønne
Nigella damascena, an annual flowering plant of the genus Nigella, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour, though also found in shades of pink, white or pale purple.

loveless more loveless most loveless adj
kærlighedsløs
Without love.

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ lovelier loveliest adj
dejlig yndig
Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
herlig
Very nice, wonderful.

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ lovers n
elsker elskerinde
One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lower lowest adj
lav
Not high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
Small, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
(especially in, _, biology) Simple in complexity or development.
(phonetics) Made with a relatively large opening between the tongue and the palate; made with (part of) the tongue positioned low in the mouth, relative to the palate.
nede
Depressed in mood, dejected, sad.

low tide low tides n
ebbe
The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.

low-cut more low-cut most low-cut adj
nedringet
Cut low, especially (of clothing) so as to reveal part of the breasts.

lowdown n
historie
inside information, the story or truth.

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
små bogstaver
The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

lower house lower houses n
underhus
(government) The lower legislative house in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

lower lip n
underlæbe

lowest common denominator lowest common denominators n
laveste fællesnævner
(mathematics) The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.
(figuratively) The simplest or base shared interest or characteristic among a group or collection of people etc.

lowland lowlands n
lavland
An area which is considered particularly low or lower than surrounding areas.

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ more loyal most loyal adj
loyal trofast
Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ loyalties n
loyalitet
The state of being loyal; fidelity.
Faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation.

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ lubricants n
smøremiddel
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ [lɐk] lucks n
held
Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.

luckily /ˈlʌkəli/ /ˈlʌkɪli/ more luckily most luckily adv
lykkeligt
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.

lucky /ˈlʌki/ luckier luckiest more lucky most lucky adj
heldig
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.

luge /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ luges n
kælkning
(uncountable) The sport of racing on luges.

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ luggages n
bagage
(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.

lugsail lugsails n
luggersejl
A quadrilateral sail bent upon a yard that crosses the mast obliquely; a lug.

lugubrious /luːˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ /lʊˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ more lugubrious most lugubrious adj
dyster
Gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree.

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ lukewarmer lukewarmest more lukewarm most lukewarm adj
lunken
(temperature) Between warm and cool.

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ lullabies n
godnatsang vuggevise
A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

lumbar puncture lumbar punctures n
lumbalpunktur
(medical) A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ lumberjacks n
skovhugger
A person whose work is to fell trees.

lumpsucker lumpsuckers n
almindelig stenbider kulso kvabso stenbider
Any of the scorpaeniform fish in the family Cyclopteridae, with adhesive pelvic discs.

lunacy /ˈljuː.nə.si/ /ˈluː.nə.si/ lunacies n
galskab
(of a person or group of people) The state of being mad, insanity

lunar eclipse lunar eclipses n
måneformørkelse
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Earth casts a shadow over the Moon.

lunar phase lunar phases n
månefase
(astronomy) Any of the near-monthly cyclically occurring aspects or appearances presented by a moon#Noun as seen from its planet (unless otherwise specified, the Moon as seen from Earth).

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] lunches n
frokost middagsmad
A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
spise frokost
(transitive) To treat to lunch.

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ lungs n
lunge
(anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

lung cancer lung cancers n
lungekræft
Cancer of the lung(s).

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ lunges n
stød udfald
A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.

lunisolar calendar lunisolar calendars n
lunisolarkalender
A calendar based on the movement of the Earth and the Moon around the Sun, which defines the year.

lur /ˈlʊə(ɹ)/ lurs n
lur
(musical instruments, historical) A long natural blowing horn without finger holes, played by embouchure.

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔː/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʉːɹ/ /lʊəɹ/ lures n
lokkemad lokkemiddel
(also, figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.
blink
(fishing) An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔː/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʉːɹ/ /lʊəɹ/ v
lokke
(intransitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
(transitive) To attract fish with a lure.
(transitive, falconry) To recall a hawk with a lure.

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ lurkers n
lurer
One who lurks.

lust /lʌst/ lusts n
begær lyst liderlighed
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

lust /lʌst/ v
føle begær tørste
(intransitive, usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

lustrous more lustrous most lustrous adj
glansfuld
Having a glow or lustre.

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ /lɪu̯t/ lutes n
lut
A fretted stringed instrument, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

lutefisk /ˈluːtəfɪsk/ lutefisks n
ludefisk ludfisk
A traditional Nordic dish made from stockfish and soda lye.

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutetium
A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

luxurious /lʌkˈsjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌkˈʃʊɹ.i.əs/ /lʌɡˈzjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ more luxurious most luxurious adj
luksuriøs luksuøs
Very fine in quality and comfortable.

lychee /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ lychees n
kærlighedsfrugt litchi
The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.

lye /laɪ/ lyes n
lud
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

lymph /lɪmf/ [lɪmpf] lymphs n
lymfe
(physiology) A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.

lymphatic system lymphatic systems n
lymfesystem
(anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.

lynch /lɪnt͡ʃ/ v
lynche
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

lynx /lɪŋks/ lynx lynxes n
los
Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

lyre /laɪɹ/ /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ lyres n
lyre
(string instrument) An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.

lyrical I n
lyrisk jeg
(poetry) The narrator within a poem.

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
sangtekst
The words to a song (or other vocal music).

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ lysosomes n
lysosom
(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ /mækəˈdeɪmjə/ macadamias n
macademia macademiatræ
An evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.

macadamia nut macadamia nuts n
macademianød
The hard-shelled edible seed of the macadamia tree.

macaroon /ˌmæk.əˈɹuːn/ macaroons n
makron
A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

macaw /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /məˈkɔː/ macaws n
ara
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

macchia /ˈmækiə/ /ˈmɑːkiə/ n
maki
A shrubland biota in Mediterranean countries, typically consisting of densely-growing evergreen shrubs.

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌt͡ʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ machicolations n
machicoulis
(architectural element) An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building from which missiles can be shot or heated items dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls.

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ machines n
maskine
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
(historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.

machine gun machine guns n
maskingevær
A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.

machine language machine languages n
maskinkode
(programming) The set of instructions that a particular computer is designed to execute; generated from an assembly language by an assembler, or from a high-level language by a compiler or interpreter.

machine learning n
maskinlæring
(artificial intelligence) A field of study concerned with the design and development of algorithms and techniques that allow computers to learn.

machine operator machine operators n
maskinfører
A person who operates machinery.

machine room machine rooms n
maskinrum
A limited-access room in a larger building dedicated to HVAC equipment and other machinery.

machine translation machine translations n
maskinoversættelse
(translation studies) The act of translating something from one language to another by means of a machine, especially a computer.

machine-readable more machine-readable most machine-readable adj
maskinlæsbar

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ machineries n
maskineri
The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
The working parts of a machine as a group.
The collective parts of something which allow it to function.

macho man macho men n
machomand

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ mackerel mackerels n
makrel
Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ macros n
makro
(programming) A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complex input to a computer program.

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
makro-
large
large in quantity

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ more macroeconomic most macroeconomic adj
makroøkonomisk
Relating to macroeconomics.
Relating to the entire economy, including the growth rate, money and credit, exchange rates, the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
makroøkonomi
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macrolinguistics n
makrolingvistik
The study of language (rather than individual languages).

macronutrient macronutrients n
makronæringsstof
Any of the elements required in large amounts by all living things.

macrostate macrostates n
makrotilstand
(physics) A group of macroscopic properties of a physical system, such as its temperature and pressure.

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ /ˈmɛəd/ madder maddest adj
skør sindssyg vanvittig gal
(chiefly, British Isles) Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.
vred gal
(chiefly, US; informal in UK and Ireland) Angry, annoyed.
helt oppe og køre vild efter vild med
(slang, chiefly, _, New York, AAVE) Intensifier, signifying abundance or high quality of a thing; very, much or many.

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ madams mesdames n
frue
A polite form of address for a woman or lady.

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] madders n
krap
A dye made from the plant.

made-to-measure adj
efter mål
Designed and made to individual specifications. (usually of men's clothing)

madhouse madhouses n
galehus
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.

madman /ˈmædmən/ madmen n
galning
A man who is insane or mentally disturbed.

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ madnesses n
galskab vanvid sindssyge
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
vanvid galskab
rash folly

maelstrom /-stɹɒm/ /-ˌstɹəm/ /-ˌztɹɔm/ /-ˌztɹəm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹəm/ /ˈmælˌstɹəm/ maelstroms n
malstrøm
A large and violent whirlpool.

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ mafias n
mafia
A crime syndicate.

magazine /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ magazines n
tidsskrift magasin
A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.
magasin
(military) An ammunition storehouse.

mage /meɪd͡ʒ/ mages magi n
mager magiker troldmand
(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ maggots n
maddike
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ magics n
magi
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
sejd
(rare, countable) A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]

magic carpet magic carpets n
flyvende tæppe
(fiction) A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.

magic wand magic wands n
tryllestav
A wand, usually made of wood, that is used to perform magic.

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ magic words n
hekseformular trylleformel trylleord
Any word that has a magical effect when uttered.

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ magicians n
troldmand
A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
gøgler tryllekunstner
A performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ magmas magmata n
magma
(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.

magma chamber magma chambers n
magmakammer
(geology) A large underground pool of molten rock lying under the surface of the earth's crust.

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ magnanimities n
højsind storsind ædelmod ædelmodighed
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ more magnanimous most magnanimous adj
storsindet
Noble and generous in spirit.

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ /ˈmæɡnət/ magnates n
magnat
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesite magnesites n
magnesit
(mineral) A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnesium
The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ magnets n
magnet
A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.

magnetic field magnetic fields n
magnetfelt
(physics) A condition in the space around a magnet or electric current in which there is a detectable magnetic force and two magnetic poles are present.

magnetic tape magnetic tapes n
magnetbånd
A type of (usually) acrylic tape with a fine coating of magnetically sensitive material on one side, used for recording audio and other data.

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ magnetisms n
magnetisme
(physics) The property of being magnetic.

magnifying glass magnifying glasses n
lup forstørrelsesglas
An instrument made of convex glass, used to magnify.

magnum opus /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ magna opera magnum opi magnum opuses n
mesterværk
A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ magpies n
skade husskade
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ maharajas n
maharaja
A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor.

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ mahoganies n
mahogni
(uncountable) The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. [from 17th c.]
(countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes. [from 18th c.]
A reddish-brown color, like that of mahogany wood. [from 19th c.]
(obsolete, colloquial) A table made from mahogany wood; a dining table. [19th c.]

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ /məˈhaːʋəθ/ /məˈhut/ /məˈhuːt/ mahouts n
elefantdriver elefantfører mahout mahut
(South Asia) An elephant trainer, keeper, and driver.

maid /meɪd/ maids n
stuepige
A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant).

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ maidens n
jomfru
(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.

maiden name maiden names n
pigenavn eget efternavn ungpigenavn
The original last name of a person, usually a woman, who has changed their last name upon marriage.

mail /meɪl/ mails n
posten postvæsenet
(now, _, regional) A bag or wallet. [from 13thc.]
The (physical) material conveyed by the postal service. [from 17thc.]
The postal service or system in general. [from 17thc.]
(uncountable) Email messages conceived in bulk (as with the analogous sense of physical mail).
(countable, especially, Indian English) An email message.
A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.
brynje
(uncountable, history) Armour consisting of metal rings linked together.
post posten postvæsenet
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]
(dated) A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
e-mail e-post mail posten postvæsenet
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]

mail slot mail slots n
brevsprække
A slot in a wall or door through which mail is delivered.

mail train mail trains n
posttog
(rail transport) A train used by the postal service to transport mail, and in some cases, to sort mail en route.

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, ˈmeɪl.mən/ mailmen n
postbud
(North America) someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

maim /meɪm/ v
lemlæste
To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

main /meɪn/ adj
generel hoved- hovedsagelig
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

main /meɪn/ mains n
hoved-
(not in generic modern use) That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
hovedledning
A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main. [from 17th c.]

main clause main clauses n
hovedsætning
(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence and contains at least a subject and a verb.

main course main courses n
hovedret
The main serving or dish of a meal, usually cooked.

main sequence main sequences n
hovedserien
(star) A major grouping of stars represented on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram by a nearly uniform band of increasing luminosity with increasing surface temperature.

main street main streets n
hovedgade
the principal street of a town, but not necessarily named "Main Street" (qv); there can be more than one main street in some towns.

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ mainlands n
fastland
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

mainland China pn
Fastlandskina
The People's Republic of China, viewed as the general geographical region administered by the PRC in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War (as opposed to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan which are coastal and insular areas)

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ mainmasts n
stormast
(nautical) The tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast; particularly a full-rigged ship.
(nautical) The second-foremost mast of a non-sailing ship with more than one mast.

mains hum n
netbrum
A sound associated with alternating current which has a frequency a multiple of that of the mains electricity.

mainsail /ˈmeɪnseɪl/ /ˈmeɪnsəl/ mainsails n
storsejl
(nautical) The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
vedligeholde
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/ [ˈmẽɪ̃(n)ʔ(ə)nəns] maintenances n
vedligeholdelse service
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
forsvar hævdelse
(legal) Child support.

maize /meɪz/ [meːz] maizes n
majs
Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

majestic plural majestic plurals n
majestætisk flertal pluralis majestatis
The first-person plural pronoun as traditionally used by a sovereign in formal speech to refer to themselves in their role as the monarch.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ more major most major adj
fuldmyndig
Of full legal age, having attained majority.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ majors n
major
(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
voksen
A person of legal age.

major general major generals n
generalmajor
A military officer in the armies of most nations, typically ranking below a lieutenant general and above a brigadier.

majority /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ majorities n
myndighedsalder
flertal
More than half (50%) of some group.
In a parliament or legislature, the difference in seats between the ruling party and the opposition; (UK) in an election, the difference in votes between the winning candidate and the second-place candidate.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] makes n
fabrikat mærke
Brand or kind; model.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] v
gøre lave udføre fremstille få til skabe
(obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.

make a mistake v
fejle
To err, to be wrong. (This entry is a translation hub.)

make a mountain out of a molehill v
gøre en myg til en elefant
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.

make an example of v
statuere et eksempel
(transitive, idiomatic) To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.

make do v
klare sig
(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).

make fun of v
gøre nar af latterliggøre
(idiomatic, informal) To tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.

make good v
skyde papegøjen
To achieve substantial success in life, often in business.

make light of v
tage let på
(idiomatic) To regard without due seriousness; to joke about.

make love v
elske
(euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse. [from 1950s]

make noise v
støje

make oneself at home v
føle sig som hjemme
(idiomatic) To make oneself comfortable as if one were in one's own home.

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
snave
(slang, chiefly, US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately. [from 20th c.]

make room v
gør plads
(idiom) To rearrange or organize existing people, objects, furniture, belongings, etc., to create space for new objects.

make sense v
give mening
(informal) Used to express interest or desire in something; to be pleasing or beneficial; to work, be operative, or be advantageous to.

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ makers n
fabrikant
Someone who makes; a person or thing that makes or produces something.

makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ makeups n
makeup sminke
(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ malachites n
malakit
(mineral) A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ malarias n
malaria
(disease) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

male /meɪl/ maler malest more male most male adj
mandlig han-
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]

male /meɪl/ males n
han handyr
One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.
hanplante
A plant of the masculine sex.
mand
A human member of the masculine sex or gender.

male chauvinism n
mandschauvinisme
A belief in the innate superiority of men over women.

male chauvinist male chauvinists n
mandschauvinist
An advocate of male chauvinism.

male-dominated more male-dominated most male-dominated adj
mandsdomineret
Where men, as opposed to women, are in control or form the majority.

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ more malicious most malicious adj
maliciøs
Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.

malingerer /məˈlɪŋɡəɹə/ malingerers n
simulant
A person who malingers.

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ mallard mallards n
gråand
Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

malleolus /maˈliː.əl.əs/ /məˈliː.əl.əs/ malleoli malleoluses n
maleol

malnourished more malnourished most malnourished adj
fejlernæret underernæret
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition malnutritions n
underernæring fejlernæring
A lack of adequate nourishment.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɒlt/ /mɔlt/ /mɔːlt/ malts n
malt
Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɒlt/ /mɔlt/ /mɔːlt/ v
malte
(transitive) To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ malwares n
skadelig software malware
(computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

mammal /ˈmæməl/ mammals n
pattedyr
An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and producing milk with which to feed its young.

mammary gland mammary glands n
mælkekirtel
(anatomy) A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring.

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ mammoths n
mammut
Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] interjection
mand
Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] men n
menneske
(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)
mand
A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
brik figur
A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] v
bemande
(transitive) To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
besætte
(transitive) To take up position in order to operate (something).

man bites dog phraseologicalUnit
mand bider hund
(journalism) A situation that is worth reporting on because it is unusual or bizarre.

man cave man caves n
hule værksted
(informal, jocular) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.

man is the measure of all things phraseologicalUnit
mennesket er alle tings mål

man of the world men of the world n
verdensmand
A worldly or sophisticated man, one well versed in the ways and dealings of humankind.

man-eater man-eaters n
menneskeæder
An animal that attacks and kills humans for food, such as certain tigers or sharks; any animal that consumes human flesh.

man-hour man-hours n
mandetime mandtime
.

man-mark /ˈmænmɑɹk/ /ˈmænmɑːk/ v
mandsopdække
(transitive, sports) To mark an opposition player closely.

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ manacles n
håndjern
A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ v
sætte håndjern på (nogen)
(ambitransitive) To confine with manacles.

manage /ˈmænədʒ/ /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
klare håndtere
(transitive) To handle or control (a situation, job).

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ managements n
administration drift
(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
bestyrelse direktion ledelse
The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] managers n
direktør bestyrer chef leder
(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
promotor
(music) An administrator, for a singer or group.

managing director managing directors n
administrerende direktør
The chief executive of a limited company.

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ manatee manatees n
manat søko
Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae, found in tropical regions.

mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ mandarins n
mandarin
(historical) A high government bureaucrat of the Chinese Empire. [from 1580s]

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ mandarin ducks n
mandarinand
A colorful perching duck that has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face, Aix galericulata.

mandarin fish mandarin fish mandarin fishes n
mandarinfisk
A colorful saltwater fish in dragonet family, Synchiropus splendidus, from the Pacific Ocean.

mandarin orange mandarin oranges n
mandarin
The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).

mandatory /mænˈdeɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ more mandatory most mandatory adj
obligatorisk
obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

mandola mandolas n
mandola
(musical instruments) A stringed musical instrument resembling the mandolin, but of larger size and tuned lower.

mandrake mandrakes n
alrune
(mythology) A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.
Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.
A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.
(slang) The drug methaqualone.

mane /meɪn/ manes n
man manke
Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion

maneuver /məˈnjuːvɚ/ /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ maneuvers n
manøvre øvelse
(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]

maneuverable /məˈnuːvəɹəbəl/ /məˈnuːvɹəbəl/ more maneuverable most maneuverable adj
manøvredygtig
(often, in combination) Able to be maneuvered

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ manga mangas n
manga
(countable, comics) A comic originating in Japan.
(countable, loosely, sometimes, proscribed) Any comic in such a style, regardless of the country of origin.

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ manganeses n
mangan
(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.

mange /meɪnd͡ʒ/ manges n
skab
(veterinary medicine) A skin disease of nonhuman mammals caused by parasitic mites (Sarcoptes spp., Demodecidae spp.).

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ [ˈmeɪŋɡoʊ] mangoes mangos n
mango
A pickled vegetable or fruit with a spicy stuffing; a vegetable or fruit which has been mangoed.

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ mangosteens n
mangostan
A tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.
The tree on which the fruit grows.

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ manias n
mani
Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism.

manic depression n
maniodepressiv sindslidelse
(clinical psychology, psychiatry, dated) A psychiatric diagnostic category, now called bipolar disorder, characterised by mood swings between great energy (manic) and clinical depression.

manic-depressive more manic-depressive most manic-depressive adj
manio-depressiv maniodepressiv
(dated) Relating to or exhibiting manic depression.

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ manifests n
manifest
(obsolete) A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto.

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ manifesti manifestoes manifestos n
manifest
A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially that of a political party.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ more manifold most manifold adj
mangfoldig
Various in kind or quality; diverse.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ manifolds n
mangfoldighed
(mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /məˌnɪp.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/ manipulations n
manipulation
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
menneskehed
The human race in its entirety.
(obsolete) Human feelings; humanity.

manly /ˈmænli/ manlier manliest adj
mandlig
Having the characteristics of a man.
mandig
Having qualities viewed as befitting a man; manful; courageous, resolute, noble.

manna ash manna ashes n
manna-ask
An ash tree, Fraxinus ornus, native to southern Europe.

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ mannequins n
mannequin
A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ manners n
måde
Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
manerer
Etiquette.

manoeuvrability manoeuvrabilities n
manøvredygtighed
(British spelling) The quality of being manoeuvrable; ability to be manoeuvred.

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ manors n
gods
herregård landsted
A landed estate.

manslaughter manslaughters n
manddrab
(law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ manticores n
manticore
(Greek mythology) A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

mantis /ˈmæntɪs/ mantes mantises n
knæler
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

mantis shrimp mantis shrimp mantis shrimps n
søknæler
A stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, with powerful claws and a carapace which covers only the rear part of the head and part of the thorax.

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ mantles n
glødenet
A gauzy fabric impregnated with metal nitrates, used in some kinds of gas and oil lamps and lanterns, which forms a rigid but fragile mesh of metal oxides when heated during initial use and then produces white light from the heat of the flame below it. (So called because it is hung above the lamp's flame like a mantel.) [from 19th c.]

mantling mantlings n
hjelmklæde
(heraldry) The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms.

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ manuals n
manual brugervejledning brugsanvisning
A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

manual transmission manual transmissions n
manuelt gear
(automotive) A multi-speed vehicle transmission, where gear changes require the driver to manually select the gears by operating a gear stick and clutch (which is usually a foot pedal for cars, or a hand lever for motorcycles).

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ v
fremstille
To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.
(derogatory) To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ manufacturers n
fabrikant producent
A person or company that manufactures.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ manures n
gødning møg
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
gøde gødske
To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.

manuscript /ˈmæn.jəˌskɹɪpt/ manuscripts n
håndskrift manuskript
A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
manuskript
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.

manwhore manwhores n
mandeluder
(slang) A promiscuous man who has no regard for his sexual partners or the emotional value of his relationships.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ more most determiner
mange mangen
An indefinite large number of.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ pronoun
mange
An indefinite large number of people or things.

many a mickle makes a muckle /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/ /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ proverb
mange bække små gør en stor å
(chiefly, Northern England, Scotland) A lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount. [from 1793]

many hands make light work proverb
sammen er vi stærke
A large number of people cooperating can perform tasks easily.

many thanks interjection
mange tak
An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

map /mæp/ maps n
kort landkort
A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.
afbildning
(mathematics) A function, especially a function satisfying a certain property (e.g. continuity, linearity, etc.; see Usage notes).

map /mæp/ v
kortlægge
(transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To create a direct relationship to; to create a correspondence with.
afbilde
(mathematics, transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To act as a function on something, taking it to something else.

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ maples n
løn ahorn ær
A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

mara /ˈmɑːɹə/ maras n
mare mareridt
(European folklore) A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ marathons n
maraton maratonløb
A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
(figuratively, by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.

marathoner /ˈmæ.ɹæ.θən.ə(ɹ)/ marathoners n
maratondeltager maratonløber
Someone who participates in a marathon or other long-distance races.

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ marbles n
marmor
(uncountable, rock) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]
marmorkugle
(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]

marble cake marble cakes n
marmorkage
A cake with two or more colors of ingredients which give a marble pattern to its interior.

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ marches n
march
A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.
A political rally or parade
Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)
grænseland grænsemark mark
(now, _, archaic, historical, often plural) A border region, especially one originally set up to defend a boundary.
mark
(historical) A region at a frontier governed by a marquess.
gang udvikling
Steady forward movement or progression.

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marchere udvikle sig
(intransitive) To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.
grænse til
(intransitive) To have common borders or frontiers
marchere rykke frem
To go to war; to make military advances.

marchioness /mɑɹʃəˈnɛs/ /ˈmɑɹʃənɪs/ marchionesses n
markise
The wife of a marquess.

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ mares n
hoppe
An adult female horse.

margarine /ˈmaɾ.ɡɐ.ɾɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ margarines n
margarine
A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.

marginalize v
marginalisere
(transitive) To relegate (something, especially a topic or a group of people) to the margins or to a lower limit; to exclude socially or otherwise.

margravate /ˈmɑːɡɹəveɪt/ margravates n
markgrevskab
A territory governed by a margrave or margravine. [from 18th c.]

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ margraves n
markgreve
(historical) A feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.
(historical) A hereditary ruling prince in certain feudal states of the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere; the titular equivalent became known as marquis or marquess.

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ marigolds n
morgenfrue
Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
fløjlsblomst tagetes
Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

marijuana /-ˈhwɑ-/ /ˌmæɹ-/ /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ marijuanas n
marijuana
The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
cannabis marijuana
The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.

marine biology n
marinbiologi
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with organisms that live in the sea.

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ marine corps n
marineinfanteri
A military organization of marines, soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships.

marine mammal marine mammals n
havpattedyr
A mammal which lives partly or wholly in the ocean, or at least is heavily dependent on the ocean for its lifestyle; such as cetaceans, sirenians, seals, the sea otter or the polar bear.

marital status marital statuses n
civilstand ægteskabelig status ægteskabelig stilling
One of several discrete options describing a person's relationship with a significant other, such as single, married, divorced, widowed, civil union, domestic partnership, etc.

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ marjorams n
merian
A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.
The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ marks n
karakter
A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement; the sum of such points gained as out of a possible total. [from 19th c.]

mark up v
mærke op opmærke
To increase the price of something between its wholesale and retail phase.

marker pen marker pens n
tuschpen
A pen, often with a thick tip made of felt.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ markets n
markeds-
A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.
A grocery store
(obsolete) The price for which a thing is sold in a market; hence, value; worth.
marked torv markedsplads markeds-
City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.
marked markeds- målgruppe
A group of potential customers for one's product.
marked markeds-
A geographical area where a certain commercial demand exists.
markeds- marked
A formally organized, sometimes monopolistic, system of trading in specified goods or effects.
marked torv handel markedsplads markeds-
The sum total traded in a process of individuals trading for certain commodities.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
markedsføre
(transitive) To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.

market economy market economies n
markedsøkonomi
An economy in which goods and services are exchanged in a market, as opposed to a state-controlled economy.

market share market shares n
markedsandel
The percentage of some market held by a company, country, (sub)sector or any other actor or aggregate.

marketing marketings n
markedsføring
(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising.

marketplace marketplaces n
markedsplads
An open area in a town housing a public market.

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ marksmen n
finskytte
A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ markups n
opmærkning
(computing) The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.

markup language markup languages n
opmærkningssprog
(computer language) A computer language using markup.

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ marls n
mergel
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ marmalades n
syltetøj marmelade
(obsolete) quince jam

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ marmots n
murmeldyr
Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ maroons n
maron
A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ marquesses n
markis
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ marriages n
ægteskab giftermål
The state of being married. [from 14th c.]
(often, _, specifically) The union of two people of opposite sex, to the exclusion of all others.
bryllup vielse
A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed. [from 14th c.]
forbindelse forening
(figuratively) A close union. [from 15th c.]
forening
A joining of two parts.

marriage agency marriage agencies n
ægteskab agentur
A business that endeavors to introduce men and women for the purpose of marriage, dating or penpals.

marriage of convenience marriages of convenience n
fornuftsægteskab
A marriage motivated by some reason other than love; for example, one conducted to obtain residence rights in a country, for financial gain, or for political purposes.

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
gift
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.

married couple married couples n
ægtepar
Two people who are married to each other.

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ marrows n
marv
(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
græskar
A kind of vegetable like a large courgette/zucchini or squash.

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
gifte sig
(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]

marsh /mæʃ/ /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ marshes n
mose
An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass or herbaceous plants. (Compare swamp, bog, fen.)

marsh horsetail marsh horsetails n
kær padderok
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum of horsetails (Equisetum palustre).

marsh mallow marsh mallows n
lægestokrose
A European species of plant in the mallow family, Althaea officinalis, historically used medicinally and the source of what became the modern marshmallow confection (which no longer contains the plant).

marsh sandpiper marsh sandpipers n
damklire
A small wader, Tringa stagnatilis.

marsh thistle marsh thistles n
kærtidsel
A biennial or perennial herb (Cirsium palustre).

marsh tit marsh tits n
sumpmejse
A passerine bird of the tit family (Poecile palustris).

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ marshmallows n
marshmallow skumfidus
(countable, uncountable) A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ marsupials n
pungdyr
Any member of the mammalian infraclass Marsupialia, including those where the female has a pouch in which it rears its young through early infancy, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats and opossums, as well as the pouchless shrew opossums.

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] martens n
mår
Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes (family Mustelidae).

martial art martial arts n
kampsport
Any of several fighting styles which contain systematized methods of training for combat, both armed and unarmed; often practiced as a sport, e.g. boxing, karate, judo, silat, wrestling, or Muay Thai.

martial law /ˈmɑ(ɹ)ʃəl lɑ/ /ˈmɑɹʃəl lɔ/ /ˈmɑːʃəl lɔː/ n
undtagelsestilstand krigsret
Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] martyrs n
martyr
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
(by extension) One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ marzipans n
marcipan
A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.

mascara /məsˈkɑːɹə/ /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ mascaras n
mascara
A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ mascarons n
maskaron
(architectural element) A carved, ornamental face, usually human, sometimes frightening or chimeric whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ more masculine most masculine adj
mandlig mandig maskulin
Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
maskulin
Belonging to males; typically used by males.
hankøn
(of a noun) Being of the masculine class or grammatical gender, and inflected in that manner.

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ masculinities n
maskulinitet
The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

mash /mæʃ/ mashes n
mæsk grød
(uncountable) A mass of mixed ingredients reduced to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure; a mass of anything in a soft pulpy state.
mæsk
(brewing) Ground or bruised malt, or meal of rye, wheat, corn, or other grain (or a mixture of malt and meal) steeped and stirred in hot water for making the wort.

mashed potatoes n
kartoffelmos
(uncountable, or, in the plural) A dish consisting of potatoes that have been boiled, mashed to a pulpy consistency, and mixed with such ingredients as butter or milk.

mask /mask/ /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ masks n
maske
A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ masochisms n
masochisme
The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.

masonite n
masonit
A type of hardboard formed using wooden chips and blasting them into long fibers with steam and then forming them into boards.

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ masses n
masse vægt
(physics) A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ masses n
messe
(Christianity) Celebration of the Eucharist.
(Christianity, usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist.
A musical setting of parts of the mass.

mass flow mass flows n
massestrøm

mass grave mass graves n
massegrav
A grave (in any of the countable senses) containing many corpses.

mass media n
massemedier
Collectively, the communications media, especially television, radio, and newspapers, that reach the mass of the people.

mass medium mass media mass mediums n
massemedie
Any means of public communication that reaches a large audience.

mass murder mass murders n
massemord
The killing of a large number of people over a short period of time.

mass murderer mass murderers n
massemorder
Someone who commits a mass murder.

mass number mass numbers n
nukleontal
(physics, physical chemistry) The total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus. Symbol: A

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ massacres n
massakre
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ v
massakrere
(transitive) To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)

massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ massages n
massage
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

masseur /məˈsɜː/ /məˈsɝ/ /məˈsʊɹ/ masseurs n
massør massøse
(massage) A person (especially male) who performs massage.

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ /məˈsʊz/ masseuses n
massøse
A woman who performs massage; a female masseur.

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ massifs n
bjergmassiv massiv
A principal mountain mass.

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ masts n
mast
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]

master of ceremonies masters of ceremonies n
ceremonimester
Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.

master race master races n
herrefolk
(especially, Nazism) A race of people who are superior to others.

master's degree master's degrees n
kandidat kandidatgrad
A postgraduate degree which aims to assist students in developing a mastery for a particular academic field or profession.

master's thesis master's theses n
kandidatafhandling kandidatspeciale speciale
A thesis submitted for a master's degree.

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ masterpieces n
mesterværk
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
masturbere onanere
(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ masturbations n
masturbation onani
Sexual stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, usually in the context of oneself.

mat /mæt/ [mæʔ(t̚)] mats n
måtte
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.

match /mæt͡ʃ/ matches n
kamp
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
tændstik
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

match point match points n
matchbold
(sports, tennis) A state in a game where a player can win the entire match by winning the next point. Often used in tennis.

matchbox matchboxes n
tændstikæske
A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

matching /ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ matchings n
parring
(graph theory) A set of independent edges in a given graph, i.e. a set of edges which do not intersect, such that pairs of vertices are "matched" to each other one to one.

matchless more matchless most matchless adj
mageløs
Having no match; without equal.

matchmaker matchmakers n
Kirsten Giftekniv giftekniv ægteskabsformidler
Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

matchstick matchsticks n
tændstik
A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.

material /məˈtɪə.ɹi.əl/ /məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ more material most material adj
materiel
Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

material /məˈtɪə.ɹi.əl/ /məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ materials n
materiale
Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
materiale stof
Text written for a specific purpose.
stof
Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

materialize v
materialisere
(transitive) To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.

maternal aunt maternal aunts n
tante moster
A sister of one's mother.
A sister-in-law of one's mother; the wife or ex-wife of a maternal uncle.
An aunt on one's mother's side of the family, including both

maternal grandfather maternal grandfathers n
morfar
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternal grandmother maternal grandmothers n
mormor
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternal uncle maternal uncles n
morbror onkel
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternity hospital maternity hospitals n
fødeklinik
A hospital that provides assistance during childbirth.

maternity leave maternity leaves n
barsel
A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.

maternity ward maternity wards n
fødeafdeling
A hospital ward that provides assistance during childbirth.

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ more mathematical most mathematical adj
matematisk
Of, or relating to mathematics

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ mathematicians n
matematiker
An expert on mathematics.

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matematik
An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

mathematize v
matematisere
(transitive) To describe in terms of a mathematical equation.

maths /mæs/ /mæθs/ /mɛts/ n
mat
(Commonwealth, rarely Canada) Clipping of mathematics.

matjes herring matjes herring matjes herrings n
matjessild
Young filleted herring that has been matured for a short time in brine and prepared traditionally with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

matriarch /ˈmeɪtɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ matriarchs n
matriark
A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.

matriarchal more matriarchal most matriarchal adj
matriarkal matriarkalsk
Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.

matriarchate /ˈmeɪtɹiɑːkət/ matriarchates n
matriarkat
The position of a matriarch.

matrimony /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ matrimonies n
ægteskab
(uncountable) Marriage; the state of being married.
vielse
(countable) The ceremony of marriage.

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/ /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ matrices matrixes n
matrix
(mathematics) A rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms having various uses such as transforming coordinates in geometry, solving systems of linear equations in linear algebra and representing graphs in graph theory.

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] matters n
stof materie
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.

matter of course matters of course n
selvfølge
(idiomatic) A natural or logical outcome.
(idiomatic) An expected or customary outcome.

matter of time n
spørgsmål om tid
(idiomatic) An inevitable result; something that is bound to happen.

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ mattresses n
madras
A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ mausolea mausoleums n
mausoleum
A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

maxim /ˈmæk.səm/ /ˈmæk.sɪm/ maxims n
maksime
A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

maximal /ˈmæksɪməl/ adj
maksimal
Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

may /meɪ/ v
må måtte
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
måske
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
må Kraften være med dig
(idiomatic) Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
måske
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɐ.jɔ.nɛs] [ˈmɛən-] mayonnaises n
mayonnaise majonæse
Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.əɹ/ /ˈmɛə/ /ˈmɛɹ/ mayors n
borgmester borgmesterinde
(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

maypole maypoles n
majstang midsommerstang
A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.

maze /ˈmeɪz/ mazes n
labyrint
A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through. See one here.

me /meɪ/ /mi/ /miː/ /mɪ/ pronoun
mig
(archaic, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive direct object of a verb.
As the object (direct or indirect) of a verb.
As the object of a preposition.
(colloquial, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive indirect object of a verb; the ethical dative.
(sometimes, proscribed) As the complement of the copula (be).
jeg
(informal, with a conjunction, often, proscribed) As the subject of a verb.
(nonstandard, not with a conjunction) As the subject of a verb. Sometimes used to indicate or imitate limited English fluency.

mead /miːd/ meads n
mjød
(alcohol) An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water.

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] meadows n
eng
A field or pasture; a piece of land covered or cultivated with grass, usually intended to be mown for hay.

meadow pipit meadow pipits n
engpiber
A small passerine bird (Anthus pratensis).

meadowlark meadowlarks n
englærke
Any of several songbirds of the genera Sturnella and Leistes, native to the Americas. [from 19th c.]

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ meadowsweets n
mjødurt
A Eurasian perennial flowering plant of Rosaceae family, Filipendula ulmaria.

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ meagres n
almindelig ørnefisk
Argyrosomus regius, an edible fish of the family Sciaenidae.

meal /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] meals n
måltid
(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).

mealybug mealybugs n
uldlus

mean /mijən/ /min/ /miːn/ meaner meanest adj
nærig
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.

mean /mijən/ /min/ /miːn/ means n
middel
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean. [from 15th c.]

mean /mijən/ /min/ /miːn/ v
betyde mene
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.

mean to v
skulle ville være meningen

meander /miˈæn.də(ɹ)/ /miˈæn.dɚ/ meanders n
mæander
(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ meanings n
betydning
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
betydning mening
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

meaning of life n
meningen med livet
(philosophy, religion) A hypothetical answer to all of life's ultimate questions; the purpose or raison d'être of human life.

meaningless more meaningless most meaningless adj
betydningsløs
Lacking meaning.

means /minz/ /miːnz/ n
middel
(uncountable) Resources; riches.

means of grace means of grace n
nådemiddel
(Christianity, theology) a means by which God gives grace, usually considered to include both word and sacrament, and often other ways as well

means of production n
produktionsmiddel
(economics, Marxism) The combination of the means of labor, such as machines, tools, and equipment, and the subject of labor used by workers to make products.

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
imens i mellemtiden
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
imidlertid
In contrast to aspects previously mentioned.

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
mæslinger
(disease) An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.

measurability measurabilities n
målbarhed
Susceptibility to measurement.

measurable /ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ more measurable most measurable adj
målbar
Able to be measured.

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ measures n
foranstaltning
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]

meat /mit/ /miːt/ meats n
kød
(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food. [from 14th c.]
(countable) A type of meat, by anatomic position and provenance. [from 16th c.]
(uncountable) Any relatively thick, solid part of a fruit, nut etc. [from 15th c.]

meatarian meatarians n
kødspiser
(rare) A person who only eats meat.

meatgrinder meatgrinders n
hakkemaskine kødhakkemaskine
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

meatloaf /ˈmit.loʊf/ /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ meatloaves n
farsbrød forloren hare
A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ /mɪˈkænɪk/ mechanics n
mekaniker industritekniker maskinarbejder
(now, chiefly, historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. [from 16th c.]
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar. [from 17th c.]

mechanical /məˈkænəkəl/ /məˈkænɪkəl/ more mechanical most mechanical adj
mekanisk
Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on mass).

mechanical energy mechanical energies n
mekanisk energi
(physics) The sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy of a body or system

mechanical engineer mechanical engineers n
maskiningeniør
Someone who specializes in mechanical engineering.

mechanical pencil mechanical pencils n
stiftblyant trykblyant
(North America) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening, and typically featuring a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.

mechanics /məˈkænɪks/ n
mekanik
(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] mechanisms n
mekanisme
(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

mechanization mechanizations n
mekanisering
The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] medals n
medalje
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

meddlesome /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ more meddlesome most meddlesome adj
nævenyttig
Characterised or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ media medias n
medier
(often, treated as, _, uncountable) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.

media circus media circuses n
mediecirkus
(media, journalism, informal) A large gathering of reporters at the scene of a news event.

media player media players n
medieafspiller
(computing) A software application for the playback of audio and video files.

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdiz/ n
medievidenskab
Academic discipline that deals with the content, history, meaning and effects of various media, in particular mass media.

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] medians n
median
(geometry) A line segment joining the vertex of triangle to the midpoint of the opposing side.
(statistics) A number separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, population, or probability distribution. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to highest value and picking the middle one (e.g., the median of {3, 3, 5, 9, 11} is 5). If there is an even number of observations, then there is no single middle value; the median is then usually defined to be the mean of the two middle values. [from 19th c.]

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ mediators n
mediator
One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ more medical most medical adj
medicinsk
Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

medical history medical histories n
anamnese
Details of a patient's previous medical experiences, such as existing comorbidities, past infections, operations undergone, and medications taken.

medical student medical students n
medicinstuderende
A student enrolled at a medical school, who is training to become a physician.

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ medicines n
medicin lægemiddel
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
medicin lægevidenskab
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
medicin
Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.

medicine cabinet medicine cabinets n
medicinskab
A cupboard where drugs and medical paraphernalia are stored.

medicine man medicine men n
medicinmand
A Native American shamanistic healer.

medicine woman medicine women n
klog kone medicinkvinde
A female Native American (or, any other indigenous) shamanistic healer.

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ more medieval most medieval adj
middelalderlig
Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.
Having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages in popular, modern cultural perception:

medieval literature medieval literatures n
middelalderlitteratur
literature of the Middle Ages; all literary works written in the Middle Ages

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ more mediocre most mediocre adj
middelmådig
Not excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ meditations n
meditation
A devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.

mediterranean sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ mediterranean seas n
middelhav
(oceanography) A mostly enclosed sea that has limited exchange of deep water with outer oceans, and where the water circulation is dominated by salinity and temperature differences rather than winds.

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ media mediums n
medium
The materials or empty space through which signals, waves, or forces pass.
A format for communicating or presenting information.
(countable, spiritualism, plural mediums or (rare, nonstandard) media) Someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world.
middel
A means, channel, agency or go-between through which communication, commerce, etc is conveyed or carried on, or by which an aim is achieved.

mediumwave adj
mellembølge

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ medlars n
mispel
Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).
Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

medley /ˈmɛdli/ medleys n
medley
(music) A collection of related songs played or mixed together as a single piece. [from 17thc.]
(swimming) A competitive swimming event that combines the four strokes of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. [from 20th c.]

medullary ray medullary rays n
marvstråle
(anatomy) the middle part of a cortical lobule in the kidney

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ meerkats n
surikat
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.

meerschaum /mɪər.ʃəm/ /ˈmɪər.ʃɔːm/ meerschaums n
merskum

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
mødes
To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
To come face to face with someone by arrangement.
To converge and finally touch or intersect.
ramme træffe
To touch or hit something while moving.
møde træffe opfylde
To perceive; to come to a knowledge of; to have personal acquaintance with; to experience; to suffer.

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [ˈmiɾɪŋ] meetings n
møde
A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
An encounter between people, even accidental.

meeting room meeting rooms n
mødelokale møderum
A room in a building, such as an office building, set aside for the use of people to hold meetings.

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by one million (106.) SI Symbol: M.

megachurch megachurches n
megakirke
A church with an atypically large congregation.

megalith /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ megaliths n
megalit
A large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument.
A prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones.

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ megalomanias n
megalomani storhedsvanvid
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ megaphones n
megafon
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.

megawatt megawatts n
megawatt
One million (1 000 000) watts, abbreviated as MW.

megawatt-hour megawatt-hours n
megawatt-time
A unit of energy, especially of electrical energy, equal to that done by one megawatt acting for one hour (abbreviation: MWh).

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
meitnerium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Mt) with atomic number 109.

melancholia melancholias n
melankoli vemod

melancholic more melancholic most melancholic adj
melankolsk
Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ melancholies n
melankoli vemod
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melange /-ˈlɑndʒ/ /meɪ-/ /məˈlɑnʒ/ melanges n
blanding
A mixture of different things; a disordered mixture.

melanism melanisms n
melanisme
Congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes.

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ melanomas melanomata n
melanom
(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ melatonins n
melatonin
Any material similar in its chemistry and effect to the natural hormone.

melee /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ /ˈmɛ.li/ /ˈmɛˌleɪ/ melees n
håndgemæng nærkamp sammenstød
(especially, military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.

melodious /məˈloʊdi.əs/ /məˈləʊdi.əs/ more melodious most melodious adj
melodiøs
Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

melody /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ melodies n
melodi
A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melon /ˈmɛlən/ melons n
melon
(uncountable) The large, round to ovoid fruits that have rinds and are of such plants

melt /mɛlt/ v
smelte
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ melt ponds n
smeltedam

meltdown meltdowns n
nedsmeltning
Severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and potentially in radiation escaping.
A situation being likened to a nuclear meltdown; a crisis.

melting point melting points n
smeltepunkt
(chemistry, physics) The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ members n
medlem
One who belongs to a group.

membership memberships n
medlemskab
(math) The fact of being a member of a set.

membership card membership cards n
medlemskort
A small card issued to and held by a member of a club, society or other organisation, verifying the member's membership for a given period.

membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ membranes n
membran
(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.
A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
A piece of parchment forming part of a roll.

memento mori /məˈmɛntoʊ ˈmɔːɹi/ memento mori memento moris mementoes mori mementos mori n
husk, at du skal dø memento mori
An emblematic object or personal ornament, such as a skull, used as a reminder of one's mortality.

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ memoirs n
erindring memoirer
A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more memorable most memorable adj
mindeværdig
Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ memorials n
mindesmærke
(obsolete) Memory; recollection. [14th–18th c.]
Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered. [from 14th c.]
A chronicle or memoir. [from 14th c.]
(now, rare) A note or memorandum. [from 14th c.]
(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]
(legal) A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc. [from 17th c.]

memorize /ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z/ /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ v
udenadslære
To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ memories n
hukommelse
(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.
A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.
(computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).

men's studies n
mandeforskning
The academic field which examines topics concerning men, masculinity, and the relationship of gender and politics.

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
forbedre
To correct or put right (an error, a fault, etc.); to rectify, to remedy.
lappe
(figurative) To add one or more things in order to improve (something, especially wages); to supplement; also, to remedy a shortfall in (something).
reparere fikse
(archaic) To increase the quality of (someone or something); to better, to improve on; also, to produce something better than (something else).

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ [-ɾi] mendacities n
løgnagtighed uhæderlighed
(uncountable) The fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty.

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevium
(chemistry) A transuranic chemical element (symbol Md, formerly Mv) with atomic number 101.

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ menhirs n
bautasten
(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.

meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ meningitides n
meningitis hjernehindebetændelse
(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ menopauses n
overgangsalder
The final menstrual period of a woman after which ovulation no longer occurs.

menstrual cycle menstrual cycles n
menstruationscyklus
The recurring cycle of physiological changes in the uninseminated females of some animal species that is associated with reproductive fertility; especially the cycle in a human.

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹəˌweɪt/ /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪt/ v
menstruere
(intransitive) To undergo menstruation, to have a period.

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ menstruations n
menstruation
The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.
tid på måneden
An instance of menstruation, the part of each month during which a fertile woman menstruates.

mental disorder mental disorders n
psykisk sygdom
(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.

mental hospital mental hospitals n
psykiatrisygehus psykiatrisk hospital galeanstalt galehus sindssygeanstalt sindssygehospital
A hospital facility designed to treat persons with serious mental disorders, as opposed to disorders of the body.

mental illness mental illnesses n
psykisk sygdom sindssygdom
(uncountable, psychiatry) The property of being mentally ill; mental disorders taken as a whole.
psykisk sygdom
(countable, psychiatry) A mental disorder.

mentality /-ɪti/ /mənˈtæləti/ /mɛnˈtæləti/ mentalities n
mentalitet
A mindset; a way of thinking; a set of beliefs.

menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/ menthols n
mentol
(organic compound) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
omtale
To make a short reference to something.

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ /ˈmɛnɪu̯/ menus n
menu spisekort
The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
A list containing the food and beverages served at a restaurant, café, or bar. Menus may be printed on paper sheets provided to customers, put on a large poster or display board inside the establishment, displayed outside the restaurant, or digital.

menu bar menu bars n
menulinje
(graphical user interface) A rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
mjav miav
Used to indicate the cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ meows n
miav mjav miau
(countable) The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
mjave
(intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

mercantilism mercantilisms n
merkantilisme
(historical, economics) The theory that a nation must always have a positive balance of trade, in the manner that a merchant would operate a shop. Typically this model presupposes protectionism.

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝ.səˌnɛɹ.i/ mercenaries n
lejesoldat
A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ merchandises n
vare handelsvare
(uncountable) Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ merchants n
købmand
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

merchant fleet merchant fleets n
handelsflåde
A fleet of merchant ships, calculated either on a country-by-country basis, or on a global basis.

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ more merciless most merciless adj
nådesløs
Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ mercuries n
kviksølv kviksølver
(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ mercies n
barmhjertighed nåde
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
nåde
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ merges n
sammenfletning
The joining together of multiple sources.

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
forene, fusionere
(transitive, intransitive) To combine into a whole.

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ meridians n
meridian
(also, geography) In full terrestrial meridian: a great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles (the terrestrial North Pole and South Pole); also, half of such a circle extending from pole to pole, all points of which have the same longitude. [from 14th c.]

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ meringues n
marengs
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /ˈmɛɹɪt/ merits n
fordel
(countable) A claim to commendation or a reward.

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ meritocracies n
meritokrati
Rule by merit and talent.

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ merlins n
dværgfalk
A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ mermaids n
havfrue
A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

merman mermen n
havmand
A legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down.

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
glædelig jul god jul
(Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Canada, US) Used to express good wishes on or before Christmas Day.

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ merry-go-rounds n
karrusel
A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ mesenteries n
tarmkrøs
(anatomy) The membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, maintaining their position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

mesh /mɛʃ/ meshes n
net
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
maske
A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh.

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
hypnotisere
To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

mess /mɛs/ messes n
rod
A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding.

mess /mɛs/ v
fucke
(transitive, often used with "up") To make untidy or dirty.
To make soiled by defecating.
To make soiled by ejaculating.
(transitive, often used with "up") To throw into disorder or to ruin.
(intransitive) To interfere.

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ messages n
budskab besked bud
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

message in a bottle messages in a bottle messages in bottles n
flaskepost
A message written on a scrap of paper, rolled up and put in an empty bottle and set adrift on the ocean; traditionally, a method used by castaways to advertise their distress to the outside world.

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ messengers n
bud
One who brings messages.

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ messiahs n
messias
(Abrahamism) The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.

messianic /ˌmɛsaɪˈænɪk/ adj
messiansk
Of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah.

messianism messianisms n
messianisme
The belief in a messiah.

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] metabolisms n
stofskifte metabolisme
(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ metabolites n
metabolit
Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ metals n
metal
Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.
(music) A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.

metal detector metal detectors n
metaldetektor
A hand-held device that uses electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal.
A structure, similar to a doorway, through which people pass; an alarm is sounded if the person is carrying a metal object, as this may indicate a weapon.

metalhead metalheads n
heavyrocker
(informal) Someone who listens to (is a fan of) heavy metal music.

metalinguistics n
metalingvistik
The branch of linguistics that studies language and its relationship to culture and society.

metallize v
metallisere
To coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal.

metallurgical /ˌmɛtəˈlɜː(ɹ)dʒɪkəl/ more metallurgical most metallurgical adj
metallurgisk
(metallurgy) Of or relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ metallurgies n
metallurgi
The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.

metalworker metalworkers n
metalarbejder
A person who shapes metal.

metamorphic rock metamorphic rocks n
metamorfe bjergarter
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; consists of pre-existing rock mass in which new minerals or textures are formed at higher temperatures and greater pressures than those present on the Earth's surface

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/ /ˌmɛtəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ metamorphoses n
metamorfose
A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
(pathology) A change, usually degenerative, in the structure of a specific body tissue.

metaphor /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ metaphors n
metafor
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ more metaphorical most metaphorical adj
metaforisk
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

metaphysician metaphysicians n
metafysiker
(philosophy) A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
metafysik
branch of philosophy that studies first principles

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ metastases n
metastase
(medicine) The transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body, specifically the development of a secondary area of disease remote from the original site, as with some cancers.

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] meteors n
meteor
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]

meteor shower meteor showers n
meteorregn
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when many meteors are seen on Earth during a short period of time.

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ meteorites n
meteorit
A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

meteorology /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ meteorologies n
meteorologi
The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] meters n
måler
A device that measures things.

methanoic acid n
methansyre
(carboxylic acid) The simplest carboxylic acid, HCOOH, a colorless, corrosive liquid with a sharp odor; it is present in the stings of ants, bees and nettles, and is prepared industrially by oxidation of methanol or formaldehyde; it has some industrial uses, and its esters, the methanoates, are used in perfumes.

method /ˈmɛθəd/ methods n
metode
(countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
(object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

methodical more methodical most methodical adj
metodisk
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

methyl /ˈmiːθaɪl/ /ˈmiːθɪl/ /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ /ˈmɛθɪl/ methyls n
metyl
(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

methyl- /ˈmɛθl̩/ /ˈmɛθɪl/ prefix
methyl- metyl-
(organic chemistry) Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

methylated spirit methylated spirits n
husholdningssprit
(Commonwealth) Ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent, and usually free of taxes on alcohol; denatured alcohol;

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ [ˈmɛɾək] metics n
metoik
(historical) In Ancient Greek city-states, a resident alien who did not have the rights of a citizen and who paid a tax for the right to live there.

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ more meticulous most meticulous adj
minutiøs
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

metonym /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/ metonyms n
metonym
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ more metonymic most metonymic adj
metonymisk
Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

metonymy /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ metonymies n
metonymi
(rhetoric) The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] metres n
meter
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

metre per second metres per second n
meter [[pr.]] sekund sekundmeter
An SI derived unit for measuring speed or velocity.

metric space metric spaces n
metrisk rum
(mathematics, analysis, topology) Any set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.

metrical foot metrical feet n
versefod versefødder versfod versfødder
(prosody) The basic unit of the underlying rhythm of verse.

metrology /mɛtˈɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /mɛˈtɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ metrologies n
metrologi
(uncountable) The science of weights and measures or of measurement.

metronome /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnəʊm/ metronomes n
metronom
(music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

metropolis /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ metropoleis metropoles metropoli metropolis's metropolises metropolisses metropolizes n
moderby
(history, especially, Ancient Greece) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
storby metropol
A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɑlɪt(ə)n/ /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪt(ə)n/ [-ɾ(ə)n] metropolitans n
metropolit
(Orthodox Christianity) A bishop empowered to oversee other bishops; an archbishop. [from 15th c.]

metropolitan area metropolitan areas n
storbyområde
An area of population usually with a central or core city and surrounding towns or suburbs.

metrosexual /ˌmɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ metrosexuals n
metrosexuel
A man — typically urban, heterosexual, and affluent — who is concerned with personal appearance, such as personal grooming, fashion, and aesthetics in general.

mew /mju/ /mjuː/ mews n
måge
(archaic, poetic, dialectal) A gull, seagull.

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ mezuzahs mezuzot mezuzoth n
mezuzah
(Judaism, and, _, occasionally, _, Christianity) A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.

mezzaluna mezzalunas n
vuggekniv
A crescent-shaped steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to chop food.

mezzanine /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ mezzanines n
mezzanin
An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ /məˈsɛl/ micelles n
micelle
(chemistry) a colloidal aggregate, in a simple geometric form, of a specific number of amphipathic molecules which forms at a well-defined concentration, called the critical micelle concentration

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ microbes n
mikrobe
(microbiology) Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.

microbiologist microbiologists n
mikrobiolog
A scientist whose speciality is microbiology.

microbiology n
mikrobiologi
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

microbrewery microbreweries n
mikrobryggeri
A small commercial brewery, often one serving a single pub at which it is physically located; in the United States, often used to indicate a brewery that produces fewer than 15,000 barrels of beer annually.

microfilm microfilms n
mikrofilm
A continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size.

microfinance microfinances n
mikrofinans
(finance) Finance that is provided to unemployed or low-income people or groups.

microfinancing n
mikrofinansiering

microlinguistics n
mikrolingvistik
A branch of linguistics that concerns itself with the study of language systems in the abstract, without regard to the meaning of expressions.

microlitre microlitres n
mikroliter
A unit of fluid measure being one millionth (10−6) of a litre. Symbol: μl

microloan microloans n
mikrolån
(banking) A small loan, especially one extended to a poor person as part of a microcredit program of such lending intended to alleviate poverty.

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] micrometers n
mikrometer
one millionth of a meter

micronutrient micronutrients n
mikronæringsstof
A mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism.

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ microorganisms n
mikroorganisme
(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye; especially, a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ microphones n
mikrofon
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ microscopes n
mikroskop
An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

microscopic /ˌmaɪ.kɹə.ˈskɑpɪk/ more microscopic most microscopic adj
mikroskopisk
Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
So small that it can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.
Very small; minute

microsecond microseconds n
mikrosekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds. Symbol: μs It is commonly represented with symbol µs.

microstate microstates n
mikrostat
A country that has a very small population and land area.
mikrotilstand
(physics) The specific detailed microscopic configuration of a system.

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ microwaves n
mikrobølge
An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ microwave ovens n
mikrobølgeovn mikroovn
An oven that uses microwave energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

mid-life crisis mid-life crises n
midtlivskrise
(psychology) An emotional period of doubt and anxiety sometimes experienced by middle-aged people who realize that their life is already half over.

midbrain midbrains n
mesencephalon midthjernen
(neuroanatomy) A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

midden /ˈmɪdən/ middens n
køkkenmødding
(archaeology) An accumulation, deposit, or soil derived from occupation debris, rubbish, or other by-products of human activity, such as bone, shell, ash, or decayed organic materials; or a pile or mound of such materials, often prehistoric.

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] middles n
midte
A centre, midpoint.

middle class middle classes n
middelklasse
A social and economic class lying above the working class and below the upper class.

middle ear middle ears n
mellemøre
(anatomy) The cavity in the temporal bone between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains the ossicles, and which conveys sound to the cochlea.

middle finger middle fingers n
langfinger langemand
The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger.

midfield /ˈmɪd.fiːld/ midfields n
midtbane
(sports) The middle of the field of play.

midfielder midfielders n
midtbanespiller
(sports) A player who operates behind the attackers and in front of the defence.

midge /mɪd͡ʒ/ midges n
myg
any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera

midget /ˈmɪd͡ʒɪt/ midgets n
dværg
(sometimes, offensive) A normally-proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10". [from later 19th c.]
gnom mandsling
(sometimes, offensive) Any short person.
dværg- mini-
(attributively, now, sometimes, offensive) A small version of something; miniature.

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ midnights n
midnat
Twelve o'clock at night exactly.

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ midnight suns n
midnatssol
The phenomenon occurring when the Sun does not set but only approaches the horizon at midnight; it occurs near the summer solstice in the polar regions.

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ midwives n
jordemoder jordemor
(obstetrics) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
fødselshjælper
(rare, figuratively) Someone who assists in bringing about some result or project.

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ [ˈmʌɪɾi] mightier mightiest adj
mægtig
Very strong; possessing might.

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ migraines n
migræne
(pathology) A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ migrants n
migrant
Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
migrere
(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

migratory bird migratory birds n
trækfugl
A bird that moves from one area of the world to another according to the season, usually from north to south and vice versa.

mikado /mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ mikados n
japansk kejser mikado
(history) A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.
mikado
A game of skill, in which identically shaped (but differently colored and valued) wooden sticks must be removed from a pile without disturbing the remaining stack.

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
meldug mug
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

mile /maɪ̯l/ [maɪ̯ɫ] mile miles n
mil
Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.
Any of many customary units of length from other measurement systems of roughly similar values, as the Chinese mile or Arabic mile.

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/ milestones n
milepæl
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ milieus milieux n
miljø
(specifically) A social environment or setting.

militarism militarisms n
militarisme
An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.

militarist /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪst/ [ˈmɪl.ə.ɾə.ɹɪst] militarists n
militarist
One who believes in the use of military force.

militarization /ˌmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ militarizations n
militarisering

military /mɪ.lɪˈta.ɾi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ more military most military adj
militær
Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
(North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
Relating to armies or ground forces.

military /mɪ.lɪˈta.ɾi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ militaries military n
militær
Armed forces.

military exercise military exercises n
militærøvelse
A large-scale activity involving military forces from multiple countries or commands, designed to demonstrate the level of alliance between those forces and their ability to coordinate, as a signal to potential military adversaries.

military hospital military hospitals n
militærhospital militærsygehus
a hospital for the care and treatment of sick and wounded military personnel.

military police n
militærpoliti
(collective) A unit of a military organization whose duty is to police the organization. They are in charge of law enforcement on military property, and of military personnel.

military service n
militærtjeneste
Service in an army or other military organisation, whether as a chosen job (volunteering) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).

military tribunal military tribunals n
militær domstol
A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during times of war.

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ militiae militias n
milits
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

militiaman militiamen n
militssoldat
A member of a militia.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] milks n
mælk
(uncountable, by extension) A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans.
(countable, informal) An individual serving of milk.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
malke
(transitive) To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow).
(transitive) To express a liquid from a creature.

milk chocolate milk chocolates n
mælkechokolade
(uncountable) Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients.

milk powder milk powders n
mælkepulver
Pulverized milk solids, produced by evaporating all liquid from milk.

milk tooth milk teeth n
mælketand
Any tooth of the first set of teeth of young people (or animals).

milk-cap milk-caps n
mælkehat
A mushroom of the genus Lactarius.

milk-white more milk-white most milk-white adj
mælkehvid
Having a slightly bluish white color, that of milk.

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ milkmaids n
malkepige
(historical) A girl or young woman who milks the cows on a farm.

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ milkmen n
mælkemand
A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] milkshakes n
milkshake
A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
(New England, Australia, New Zealand) A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.

mill /mɪl/ [mɪo̯] [mɪɫ] [mɪʊ̯] mills n
mølle
The building housing such a grinding apparatus.
A building housing such a plant; the place of business comprising such buildings and their grounds.

mille-feuille /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ mille-feuilles n
napoleonskage
A type of pastry made of several layers of puff pastry usually filled with cream or custard, and topped with icing or sugar.

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ millennia millenniums n
årtusinde millennium
(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ millers n
møller møllerske
A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flourmill.

millet /ˈmɪlət/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ millets n
hirse
Any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ milligrams n
milligram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams. Symbol: mg

millilitre millilitres n
milliliter
(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, being one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml

millimetre millimetres n
millimeter
An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] millions numeral
million
(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ millionaires n
millionær
A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency.

millionairess millionairesses n
millionærinde
A woman whose wealth is greater than one million dollars, or the local currency; a female millionaire.

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ millionths n
milliontedel
One of a million equal parts of a whole. Term ppm (parts per million) is also used.

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ millipedes n
tusindben
Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments.[From 1600]

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ milliseconds n
millisekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ millstones n
møllesten kværnsten
A large round stone used for grinding grain.
klods om benet møllesten om halsen
(figurative) Ellipsis of millstone round one's neck (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible): a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

mimeograph mimeographs n
duplikator
(historical) A machine for making printed copies using typed stencil, eventually superseded by photocopying.

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ minarchisms n
minarkisme
Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.

mind /maɪnd/ minds n
sind sjæl indstilling
The capability for rational thought.

mind /maɪnd/ v
have noget imod
(chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]

mind control v
tankekontrol
(transitive) To control someone using such a process.

mindset mindsets n
tankegang tankesæt
A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

mine /maɪ̯n/ mines n
mine
An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
(military) A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
min
That which belongs to me.

minecart minecarts n
tipvogn
A wheeled container, often one that travels on tracks, used for moving mining materials.

minefield minefields n
minefelt
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.

minelayer minelayers n
minelægger
A ship capable of laying mines.

miner /ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ miners n
minearbejder grubearbejder
A person who works in a mine.

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ adj
mineralsk mineral
of, related to, or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ minerals n
mineral
(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.
Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
(nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition; a dietary mineral.

mineral water mineral waters n
danskvand mineralvand
water from a spring that naturally contains dissolved minerals, often treated in any of several ways (filtering, aerating etc) and bottled; used either therapeutically or out of preference

mineralogical adj
mineralogisk
Relating to mineralogy.

mineralogist mineralogists n
mineralog
A person expert in mineralogy.

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈralədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ mineralogies n
mineralogi
(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.

minesweeper minesweepers n
minestryger
A vehicle, device or person with the purpose of removing explosive mines (landmines or water mines).
(uncountable, computing, video games) A logic-based computer game in which the player has to discover the position of mines in a rectangular grid, based on numerical hints.

minibus minibuses minibusses n
minibus
A small bus, especially one used as transport for small groups.

minidress /ˈmɪn.i.ˌdɹɛs/ minidresses n
minikjole
A woman's short dress with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minimal /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ more minimal most minimal adj
minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

minimal pair minimal pairs n
minimalt par
(phonology) A pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment, used to prove the validity of a proposed phoneme, toneme, or chroneme.

minimalism minimalisms n
minimalisme

minimum wage /ˌmɪnəməm ˈweɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌmɪnɪməm ˈweɪd͡ʒ/ minimum wages n
mindsteløn
(economics) The lowest rate at which an employer must legally pay an employee, usually expressed as pay per hour.

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ minings n
minedrift
The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ minions n
håndlanger
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ miniskirts n
miniskørt
A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ ministers n
præst pastor
(Protestantism) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
minister gesandt
(government) A politician who heads a ministry

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ ministries n
ministerium
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
ministerium kabinet regering
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
præsteembede
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ miniums n
mønje
Red lead. [from 17th c.]

mink /mɪŋk/ mink minks n
mink
(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

minke whale minke whales n
vågehval
Either of two baleen whales, Balaenoptera acutorostrata and Balaenoptera bonaerensis, found in coastal waters.

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ more minor most minor adj
mol
(music) Incorporating a minor third interval above the (in scales) tonic or (in chords) root note, (also, _, figurative) tending to produce a dark, discordant, sad, or pensive effect.
ubetydelig
Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ minors n
bifag
(North America, education) A formally recognized secondary area of undergraduate study, requiring fewer course credits than the equivalent major.
mindreårig
(Scots law, obsolete) An adolescent, a person above the legal age of puberty but below the age of majority.

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɑɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ minorities n
mindretal minoritet
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]

minority government minority governments n
mindretalsregering
(politics) Government by a political party or a coalition that does not have a majority of seats or votes in parliament.

minority language minority languages n
mindretalssprog
(sociolinguistics) A language spoken by a minority of the population of a territory.

mint /mɪnt/ adj
postfrisk
(philately) Unused with original gum; as issued originally.

mint /mɪnt/ mints n
mønt
A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
mynte
The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ minuscules n
lille bogstav
(countable) A lowercase letter.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ minutes n
minut
A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
(informal) A short but unspecified time period.
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a degree.
A unit of purchase on a telephone or other similar network, especially a cell phone network, roughly equivalent in gross form to sixty seconds' use of the network.

minute of angle minutes of angle n
bueminut
An angle, one sixtieth (1/60th) of a degree, used by gunners as a measurement of accuracy. One minute of angle is roughly equal to 1 inch at 100 yards distance.

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
mødereferat referat
The official notes kept during a meeting.

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ miracles n
mirakel under
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ mirages n
luftspejling
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈməɹ.a/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ mirrors n
spejl
A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

mirror image mirror images n
spejlbillede
An image that is reversed from left to right, as it would appear if seen in a mirror; a reflection.

mis- prefix
mis-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ misanthropes n
misantrop
One who has a negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misanthropic /-zən-/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɑpɪk/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ more misanthropic most misanthropic adj
menneskefjendsk misantropisk
Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misanthropy misanthropies n
misantropi
A negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ misbehaviors n
dårlig opførsel
(American spelling) Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ miscarriages n
abort
(medicine) The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term. [from 17th c.]

miscarriage of justice miscarriages of justice n
justitsmord
(law) An error at a trial which led to an unjust outcome, such as the conviction of a person for a crime they did not commit.

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
mislykkes
To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.). [from 16th c.]

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ more miscellaneous most miscellaneous adj
diverse blandet
Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.
Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.

mischievous /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vi.əs/ /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ more mischievous most mischievous adj
fræk
Causing mischief; injurious.
Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved, impish.

misconclusion misconclusions n
fejlslutning
An erroneous inference or conclusion.

mise en scène /ˌmizɑ̃ˈsɛn/ mise en scènes mises en scène n
iscenesættelse
(film, theatre) The arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film.

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ misers n
nærigrøv
fedtsyl gnier
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ more miserable most miserable adj
elendig
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.

misericord misericords n
misericordia
A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.

miserly /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/ more miserly most miserly adj
nærig gerrig gnieragtig
Like a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ miseries n
elendighed
Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ misfortunes n
ulykke
(uncountable) Bad luck.
(countable) An undesirable event such as an accident.

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
vildlede
(literally) To lead astray, in a false direction.

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ misogynists n
kvindehader misogyn
One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ misogynies n
misogyni kvindehad
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

miss /mɪs/ misses n
forbier
A failure to hit.
frøken pige
An unmarried woman; a girl.

miss /mɪs/ v
misse ramme ved siden af
(ambitransitive) To fail to hit.
(transitive) To fail to notice; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook.
savne
(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret.
mangle
(transitive) To be wanting; to lack something that should be present.

miss out v
gå glip af
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.

missile /-aɪl/ /ˈmɪs(ə)l/ /ˈmɪsaɪl/ missiles n
missil
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

mission /ˈmɪʃn̩/ /ˈmɪʃən/ missions n
mission
(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
(uncountable) Religious evangelism.

missionary /ˈmɪ.ʃən.(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ missionaries n
missionær
(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).

missionary position missionary positions n
missionærstilling
A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
stave forkert
To spell incorrectly.

misspelling misspellings n
stavefejl
(countable) A misspelt / misspelled word.

mist /mɪst/ mists n
tåge
(countable, uncountable) Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog, haze.)

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ mistakes n
fejl fejltagelse
An error.

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
misforstå
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] misters n
hr.
A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ mistletoes n
mistelten
(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).

mistreat v
mishandle
(transitive) To treat someone, or something roughly or badly.

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ mistresses n
herskerinde frue
A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership
lærerinde
A female teacher
elskerinde
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ /mɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstænd/ v
misforstå
(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ misunderstandings n
misforståelse
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

misuse /mɪsˈjuːs/ misuses n
misbrug
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

mite /maɪt/ mites n
mide
Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

miter joint miter joints n
gering
(American spelling) A joint between two members at an angle to each other; each member is cut at an angle equal to half the angle of the junction and usually joint at right angles to each other.

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
mitigere
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.

mitochondrion /ˌmaɪtoʊˈkandɹiən/ mitochondria mitochondrions n
mitokondrie
(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ mitres n
mitra
A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ mittens n
vante luffe
A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.

mix /ˈmɪks/ mixes n
blanding
The result of mixing two or more substances; a mixture.
The result of combining items normally kept separate.

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
blande mikse røre
(transitive) To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate).
mikse
(transitive) To blend by the use of a mixer (machine).
(transitive, music) To combine (several tracks).
(transitive, music) To produce a finished version of (a recording).

mixed /mɪkst/ more mixed most mixed adj
blandet
Having two or more separate aspects.
Including both male(s) and female(s).
Stemming from two or more races or breeds.

mixer /ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ mixers n
blender håndmikser mikser
One who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together.
A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below.

mixing console mixing consoles n
lydmikser lydmixer mikserpult mixerpult
(sound engineering) An electronic device to combine and route audio signals from many sources to various destinations.

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ mizzenmasts n
mesanmast
(nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.

moa /ˈmoə/ /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ moas n
moa
Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world. [from 19th c.]

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ moats n
voldgrav
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.

mobile crane mobile cranes n
mobilkran

mobile phone mobile phones n
mobiltelefon mobil
A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.

mobilise v
mobilisere
(transitive) To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.

mobilization mobilizations n
mobilisering
The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ moccasins n
mokkasin
A modern shoe with either a low or no heel resembling a traditional Native American moccasin in that the leather forming the sides of the shoe is stitched at the top.

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ mochas n
mokka
(countable) A coffee drink with chocolate syrup added, or a serving thereof.

mock examination mock examinations n
terminsprøve

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ mockingbirds n
spottedrossel
A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

modal verb modal verbs n
modalverbum mådesudsagnsord

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ modes n
mode
Style or fashion; popular trend.
tilstand
(computing) One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] models n
model fotomodel
A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

model aircraft model aircraft n
modelfly
An aircraft made to a smaller scale, either as a static (non-flying) model, or built to fly with the aid of an engine or electric motor, and controlled by radio from the ground. (This entry is a translation hub.)

modeling clay modeling clays n
modellervoks
A malleable substance used in building models and sculpting.

moderately more moderately most moderately adv
moderat
In a moderate manner.

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ moderner modernest more modern most modern adj
moderne
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
(history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [ˌmɑɾɚ-] modernizations n
modernisering
The process of modernizing.

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ modester modestest more modest most modest adj
beskeden
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
beskeden moderat
Small, moderate in size.
anstændig blufærdig sømmelig ærbar
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ modesties n
beskedenhed
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modificere ændre
(transitive) To change part of.
(transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate.

modulate /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪt/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪt/ v
modulere
(intransitive, music) to move from one key or tonality to another, especially by using a chord progression
(transitive) To change the pitch, intensity or tone of one's voice or of a musical instrument
modulere regulere
(transitive) To regulate, adjust or adapt

modulation /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ modulations n
modulation
(physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.
The variation and regulation of a population, physiological response, etc.

moist /mɔɪst/ moister moistest more moist most moist adj
fugtig
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ moistures n
fugtighed
The state of being moist.

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ molars n
kindtand
A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
molar
(chemistry) A unit of concentration equal to one mole per litre.

molarity molarities n
molaritet stofmængdekoncentration
(chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per litre of solution

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
melasse
A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses.

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ molds n
mug
A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
modermærke
A naevus, a pigmented, slightly raised, and sometimes hairy spot on the skin.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
muldvarp
Any of the burrowing rodents also called mole-rats.
(espionage) An internal spy, a person who involves himself or herself with an enemy organisation, especially an intelligence or governmental organisation, to determine and betray its secrets from within.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
mole
(nautical) A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
mol
(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]

molecular /məˈlɛkjuləɹ/ /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molekylær
(chemistry) Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
(food) Relating to molecular gastronomy.

molecular biology n
molekylærbiologi
(genetics) the branch of biology that studies the manipulation of genetic sequence of DNA

molecular formula molecular formulae molecular formulas n
bruttoformel sumformel
(chemistry) A notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in one molecule of a substance.

molecule /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ moleculae molecules moleculæ n
molekyle
(chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

molest /məˈlɛst/ v
antaste
To sexually assault or sexually harass.
To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
(obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ molluscs n
bløddyr mollusk
A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ molybdenums n
molybdæn molybden
A chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ moments n
øjeblik
(historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.
(math) An infinitesimal change in a varying quantity; an increment or decrement.

moment of inertia moments of inertia n
inertimoment
(physics, classical mechanics) A measure of a rigid body's resistance to change in its angular velocity around a given axis.

moment of truth moments of truth n
sandhedens time sandhedens øjeblik
(idiomatic) A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ momenta momentums n
impuls bevægelsesmængde
(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ monarchs n
monark
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

monarchism monarchisms n
monarkisme
The advocacy of such a political system.

monarchist monarchists n
monarkist
A supporter of, or believer in, monarchy.

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ monarchies n
monarki
A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ monasteries n
kloster
A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
monetær
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

monetary policy monetary policies n
pengepolitik
(economics) The process by which the government, central bank, or monetary authority manages the supply of money, or trading in foreign exchange markets.

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] moneys monies n
penge betalingsmiddel skejs
A generally accepted means of exchange and measure of value.
valuta møntenhed penge
A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).
penge rede penge
Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.
pengesum
The total value of liquid assets available for an individual or other economic unit, such as cash and bank deposits.
penge velstand
Wealth; a person, family or class that possesses wealth.
værdigenstand
An item of value between two or more parties used for the exchange of goods or services.
pengemand
A person who funds an operation.

money laundering n
pengevask hvidvaskning
The act of engaging in transactions designed to obscure the origin of money, especially money that has been obtained illegally. [from early 20th c.]

money machine money machines n
pengemaskine
A very profitable scheme or institution, sometimes (derogatory) one that disregards aesthetic or spiritual concerns in favour of making money.

money plant money plants n
pengetræ paradistræ
A small, fleshy-leaved plant of the species Crassula ovata

money tree money trees n
pengetræ
An imaginary tree from which money can be plucked. See money doesn't grow on trees.

moneyboy moneyboys n
trækkerdreng
(slang, LGBT, especially in China and Thailand) A rentboy; a (usually young) male who earns money by offering sexual services.

moneylender moneylenders n
pengeudlåner
A person who lends money and charges interest, especially one who is not part of the official financial industry.

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ mongrels n
køter
(often, pejorative) Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.tɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.tɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ monitors n
aflytte overvåge
Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.
monitor skærm billedskærm
(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.
computerskærm edb-skærm
(computing) A program for viewing and editing.

monitor lizard monitor lizards n
varan
Any of various large carnivorous lizards of the family Varanidae, all of whose extant species are of genus Varanus, native to Africa, Asia and Australia.

monitoring monitorings n
kontrol overvågning
The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.

monk /mʌŋk/ monks n
munk
A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

monkey /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ monkeys monkies n
abe abekat
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ monkey puzzles n
abetræ
A large coniferous tree, Araucaria araucana, native to Chile. [from 19th c.]

monkey wrench monkey wrenches n
skiftenøgle
A wrench (spanner) with an adjustable jaw.

monochasium monochasia n
enarmet kvast
(botany) A type of cyme on which each single axis bears one flower.

monochrome /ˈmɑn.əˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ adj
ensfarvet monokromatisk
Having only one colour.

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ monocotyledons n
enkimbladede
(botany) Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.

monogamous /məˈnɑɡəməs/ /məˈnɒɡəməs/ adj
monogam
(narrowly) Being married to one person at a time.

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ monograms n
monogram
A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.

monolingual more monolingual most monolingual adj
ensproget
Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

monolingualism monolingualisms n
ensprogethed
The condition of being monolingual; the ability to speak only a single language.

monolith /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ monoliths n
monolit
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ monologues n
monolog
(drama, authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ monomers n
monomer
(chemistry) A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer or oligomer.

mononucleosis mononucleoses n
kyssesyge mononukleose
(pathology) A viral infection marked by extreme fatigue, high fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɑŋ/<a:proscribed> /ˈmɑnəpˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɒnəfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈmɒnəpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ ; monophthongs n
monoftong enkeltlyd
A vowel (in the sense of a sound rather than a letter of the alphabet) that has the same sound throughout its pronunciation, such as the short vowels in "pap", "pep", "pip", "pop" and "pup", as opposed to a diphthong (eg, /aɪ/, the vowel in "pipe") or a triphthong (eg, /aɪə/, the sound in the non-rhotic pronunciation of "pyre").

monopolize /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ v
monopolisere
(transitive) To have a monopoly on something.

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ monopolies n
monopol
An exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession.
The privilege granting the exclusive right to exert such control.
(metonymy) The market thus controlled.
monopolist
(metonymy) The holder (person, company or other) of such market domination in one of the above manners.

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ monopsonies n
monopsoni
(economics) A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product. [from 1930s]

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ monotheisms n
monoteisme
The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.

monotheistic /ˌmɑnəθiˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θiːˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
monoteistisk
(religion) Believing in a single god, deity, spirit, etc., especially for an organized religion, faith, or creed.

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
monoton
(mathematics) Of a function: that either never decreases or never increases as its independent variable increases.

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ more monotonous most monotonous adj
enstonig monoton
Having an unvarying pitch or tone.
ensformig monoton
Tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.

monotony /məˈnɑtni/ /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ monotonies n
monotoni
Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.

monounsaturated adj
monoumættet
(chemistry, of an organic compound) having a single double or triple bond

mons veneris montes veneris n
venusbjerg
The female mons pubis.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ monsters n
uhyre
A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or mythical kind.
(figuratively, humorous) A badly behaved person, especially a child; a brat.
(informal) A prodigy; someone very talented in a specific domain.

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ monstrosities n
skrummel
A monstrous person, thing, or act.

month /mʌnθ/ month months n
måned
A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ monuments n
monument mindesmærke
A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
muh
The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

moo /mu/ /muː/ moos n
muh
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
brøle
(intransitive) Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

mood /muːd/ /mʉd/ moods n
humør
A mental or emotional state, composure.

moody /ˈmuːdi/ moodier moodiest adj
humørsyg lunefuld
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
melankolsk vemodig
Sulky or depressed.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ moons n
måne månen
(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
måned måne
(literary) A month, particularly a lunar month.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ v
moone
(transitive, colloquial) To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.

moon landing moon landings n
månelanding
The safe arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of the moon.

moonbase moonbases n
månebase
(originally, scifi) A base or outpost located on a moon.

mooncake /ˈmunkeɪk/ /ˈmuːnkeɪk/ mooncakes n
månekage
A rich, dense Chinese pastry traditionally filled with lotus seed paste and nowadays with a variety of other fillings, usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar; early September to early October). [from late 17th c.]

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ moonlights n
måneskin
(sometimes, attributive) The light reflected from the Moon.

moonstruck /ˈmun.stɹʌk/ more moonstruck most moonstruck adj
månesyg
(obsolete) Crazy or insane when affected by the phases of the Moon.

moor /moː/ /muːɹ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʉːɹ/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] moors n
hede
An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light (and usually acidic) soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath. (Compare bog, peatland, marsh, swamp, fen.)

moor /moː/ /muːɹ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʉːɹ/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] v
fortøje lægge til
(intransitive, nautical) To cast anchor or become fastened.
fortøje
(transitive, nautical) To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like.

mooring moorings n
fortøjning
A place to moor a vessel.
The act of securing a vessel with a cable or anchor etc.

moose /muːs/ /mʉs/ meese moose mooses n
elg elsdyr
The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

moot point moot points n
stridspunkt åbent spørgsmål
An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate, to which no satisfactory answer is found; originally, one to be definitively determined by an assembly of the people.
akademisk spørgsmål teoretisk spørgsmål
An issue regarded as potentially debatable, but no longer practically applicable. Although the idea may still be worth debating and exploring academically, and such discussion may be useful for addressing similar issues in the future, the idea has been rendered irrelevant for the present issue.

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ mopeds n
knallert
A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ moraines n
moræne
(geology) An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ more moral most moral adj
moralsk
Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
Capable of right and wrong action.
moralisk
Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ morals n
moral
(chiefly, in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

moral panic moral panics n
moralpanik
A semi-spontaneous or media-generated mass movement based on the perception that an individual, group, community, or culture is dangerously deviant and poses a menace to society; a public outcry.

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ morales n
moral
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ moralities n
moral
(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.

morality police n
moralpoliti
A police force tasked with enforcing a specific moral code, especially a religious one.

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ /ˌmɔː.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ moratoria moratoriums n
moratorium
(legal) An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments. [from 19th c.]
A suspension of an ongoing activity. [from 20th c.]

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
mere flere
Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.]

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ determiner
mere flere
in greater number. (Used for a discrete quantity.)
in greater quantity, amount, or proportion. (Used for a continuous quantity.)
Additional; further.
Bigger, stronger, or more valuable.

more haste, less speed proverb
hastværk er lastværk
When one is in a hurry, one often ends up having less success and completing a task more slowly.

more or less /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
mere eller mindre
Approximately.
mere eller mindre næsten
Almost.

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ moreporks n
newzealandsk høgeugle
(chiefly, New Zealand) The Tasmanian spotted owl (Ninox novaeseelandiae), a small brown owl indigenous to New Zealand and Tasmania. [from 19th c.]

morgue /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] morgues n
morgue lighus
A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ mornas n
morna
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.

morning /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ mornings n
morgen formiddag
The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. [from 13th c.]
(obsolete) That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon). [18th–19th c.]

morning gift morning gifts n
morgengave
A gift traditionally given in some (especially Germanic) cultures by the husband to his wife on the first morning after they were married.

morning star morning stars n
morgenstjerne
(military, countable) A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes attached rigidly to a staff, in contrast to a flail.

morning star pn
morgenstjerne
(astronomy) The planet Venus as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.

morning wood morning woods n
morgenstivert
(dialectal) Kindling used to light a fire in the morning.

moron /-ɑn/ /mo(ː)ɹɒn/ /ˈmoɹɑn/ /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ [ˈmo̞ɹɑn] morons n
tåbe
(informal, derogatory) A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
debil tåbe
(psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.

morose /mɔɹˈoʊs/ /məˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ more morose moroser morosest most morose adj
melankolsk mismodig sørgmodig tvær
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

morpheme /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ morphemes n
morfem
(linguistic morphology) The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.

morphine /ˈmoː.fiːn/ /ˈmɔɹˌfin/ /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ morphines n
morfin
(biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

morphism morphisms n
morfi
(mathematics, category theory) (formally) An arrow in a category; (less formally) an abstraction that generalises a map from one mathematical object to another and is structure-preserving in a way that depends on the branch of mathematics from which it arises.

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfologisk
Of, or pertaining to, morphology.

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ morphologies n
morfologi
(biology) The study of the form and structure of animals and plants.
(uncountable) A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:
(linguistics) The study of the internal structure of morphemes (words and their semantic building blocks).

morphophonological /ˌmɒ(ɹ).foʊˌfɒn.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk.əl/ adj
morfofonologisk

morphophonology /ˌmɒ(ɹ).foʊˌfɒnˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
morfofonologi

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ morsels n
bid godbid stump
A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ more mortal most mortal adj
dødelig
Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. [from 14th c.]

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ mortalities n
dødelighed
The state of being susceptible to death.
The number of deaths; and, usually and especially, the number of deaths per time unit (usually per year), expressed as a rate.
(figuratively) Death.

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ mortars n
mørtel
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.
morter mortér
(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.
(countable, military, historical) A short, heavy, large-bore cannon designed for indirect fire at very steep trajectories.
(countable, military) A relatively lightweight, often portable indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate and is designed to lob explosive shells at very steep trajectories. [from 20th c.]

mortar and pestle mortars and pestles n
morter
A device made up of a bowl (the mortar) and a heavy, blunt object (the pestle), the end of which is used for crushing and grinding ingredients or substances into a fine paste or powder.

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɘd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ mortgages n
pant boliglån realkredit
(legal) A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

mortise-and-tenon joint mortise-and-tenon joints n
mortise og tenon samling tapsamling
(woodworking) A joint made by inserting a projecting tenon into a mortised slot.

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ mosaics n
mosaik
A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
(genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
(plant disease) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
collage
A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
moscovium
The chemical element with atomic number 115.

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ mosques n
moské moske
(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ /məˈskiːto/ [məˈskiːɾ̥o] [məˈskɪto] mosquitoes mosquitos n
stikmyg
A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever.

mosquito net mosquito nets n
myggenet
A fine net, placed around a bed, in a window opening, etc., to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and the diseases carried by them.

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ mosses n
mos
Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).
(countable) A kind or species of such plants.

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
-est -st mest
Forms the superlative of many adjectives.

most of all adv
allermest
to a greater extent than anything else

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ motels n
motel
(also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to automobiles parked there.

moth /mɑθ/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ moths n
møl
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

mother /ˈmɐðə/ /ˈmʊðə/ /ˈmʊðəɹ/ /ˈmʌðə/ /ˈmʌðəɹ/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ mothers n
moder mor
A female parent, sometimes especially a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).
Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind. (See mother of all.)
oldemoder
(figuratively) A female ancestor.
moder
(figuratively) A source or origin.

mother /ˈmɐðə/ /ˈmʊðə/ /ˈmʊðəɹ/ /ˈmʌðə/ /ˈmʌðəɹ/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ v
mor tage sig ordentlig af
(transitive) To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ mother tongues n
modersmål
The language one first learned; the language one grew up with; one's native language.

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ mother-in-laws mothers-in-law n
svigermor
The mother of one's spouse.

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ mother-of-pearls n
perlemor
The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre.

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ motherboards n
bundkort motherboard
(computer hardware) The primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices.

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ motherfuckers n
skiderik stodder
(vulgar) An extremely intense experience, often but not always negative.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in incest with their mother.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in sex with a mother, not necessarily one's own.

motherhood /ˈmə-/ /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ motherhoods n
moderskab
The state of being a mother.

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ motherlands n
fædreland hjemland moderland
The country of one's ancestors.
fædreland hjemland fødeland moderland
The country of one's birth.
hjemland fædreland
Country of origin.
moderland
Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

motherless adj
moderløs
Without a (living) mother.

motherly /ˈmʌðəli/ /ˈmʌðɚli/ more motherly most motherly adj
moderlig
Befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.

motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ motions n
bevægelse
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.

motion sickness n
transportsyge
A feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by a disagreement between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement; typically resulting from travel in a vehicle such as a ship or car.

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ motives n
motiv
(obsolete, rare) A limb or other bodily organ that can move. [15th–17th c.]
(architecture, fine arts, music)
motiv bevæggrund
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] motors n
motor
A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

motor vehicle motor vehicles n
motorkøretøj
Any land-based means of transportation in the form of a machine that operates primarily through a motor to provide power to rotate the tires.

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ motorboats n
motorbåd
(nautical) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard), but especially a small one.

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] motorcycles n
motorcykel
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

motorist motorists n
bilist
One who drives a motor vehicle.

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ motorways n
motorvej
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Queensland, New South Wales) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each.

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ mottoes mottos n
motto
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ mouflons n
muflon
A species of wild sheep, Ovis orientalis musimon, syn. Ovis aries musimon, endemic to Sardinia and Corsica. [from c. 1770]

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] mountains n
bjerg
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]

mountain beaver mountain beavers n
bæveregern

mountain bike mountain bikes n
mountainbike
(cycling) A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction.

mountain chain mountain chains n
bjergkæde
(geography) A series of mountain ranges stretching across a continent.

mountain pass mountain passes n
bjergpas bjergpasset pas passet
A low point in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross the range.

mountain range mountain ranges n
bjergkæde
(geography) A series of adjoining mountains, often in a line.

mountain wagtail mountain wagtails n
afrikansk bjergvipstjert
Motacilla clara, a species of wagtail of the family Motacillidae from sub-Saharan Africa

mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ [-ʔn̩-] [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-] more mountainous most mountainous adj
bjergrig
Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ v
sørge
(ambitransitive) To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ mice mouses n
mus
Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
A quiet or shy person.
mus computermus
(computing) (plural mice or, rarely, mouses) An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ mousetraps n
musefælde
(countable) A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ moustaches n
overskæg
A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] mouths n
mund kæft udmunding
The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water; or the end of a tributary out of which water flows into a larger river.

mouthful mouthfuls mouthsful n
mundfuld
The amount that will fit in a mouth.

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ mouthpieces n
mundstykke
The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.
talsmand talsrør
A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.

move /muːv/ moves n
skridt
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
flytning
The event of changing one's residence.
flytning træk
(board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

move /muːv/ v
bevæge
(intransitive) To act; to take action; to begin to act
bevæge bevæge sig flytte flytte sig sætte i bevægelse
(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another
bevæge tilskynde
(transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
foreslå fremsætte forslag om
(transitive, intransitive) To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit
trække
(transitive, obsolete) To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

move in v
flytte ind
(intransitive) To start living or working in a new place; to transport one's belongings to a new home or workplace; to make one's home or workplace into a suitable environment.

move out v
flytte hjemmefra flytte ud
(idiomatic, intransitive) To vacate one's place of residence or employment.

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ movements n
bevægelse sats
Physical motion between points in space.
A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals.
sats
(music) A large division of a larger composition.

movie /ˈmuːvi/ movies n
film
(chiefly, North America, AU) A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film.

moving walkway moving walkways n
rullende fortov
(US) A slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally or on an incline in a similar manner to an escalator.

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
slå meje klippe
(transitive) To cut down grass or crops.

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ mus n
my
The 12th letter of the Modern Greek alphabet.

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ more most determiner
meget
A large amount of. [from 13th c.]

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ v
muge ud
To shovel muck.

muck spreader muck spreaders n
gyllespreder
A piece of farm machinery, usually towed behind a tractor, used to spray liquified manure on fields

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ muci mucuses n
slim
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

mud /mʌd/ muds n
mudder ælte
A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.

mud bath mud baths n
mudderbad

muddy /ˈmʌdi/ muddier muddiest adj
mudret
Covered or splashed with, or full of, mud.

mudguard mudguards n
skærm
A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.

mudslide mudslides n
mudderstrøm
A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.

muesli /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ mueslis n
mysli müsli
A breakfast dish based on uncooked rolled oats and fruit.

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ muezzins n
muaddhin muezzin
(Islam) The person who issues the call to prayer from one of the minarets of a mosque.

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ muffins n
muffin

mug /mʌɡ/ mugs n
krus fæ tosse
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.A mug
fjæs
(slang, often, derogatory) The face.
fæ tosse
(slang, derogatory) A gullible or easily-cheated person.

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ mugworts n
bynke
Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Artemisia native to Europe and Asia.
grå-bynke
Artemisia vulgaris, traditionally used medicinally.

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ mulattoes mulattos n
mulat
(historical, now, sometimes, pejorative) A person of mixed black and white descent, especially a person with one black and one white parent or two mulatto parents.

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ mulberries n
morbær
(countable) The fruit of this tree.

mule /mjuːl/ /mjʉl/ mules n
muldyr
The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

mull /mʌl/ v
gennemtænke overveje
(usually with over) To work (over) mentally; to cogitate; to ruminate.
temperere
To heat and spice something, such as wine.

mulled wine mulled wines n
gløgg
Red wine with spices (e.g. cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger) served hot.

mullein /ˈmʌlɪn/ mulleins n
kongelys
Any of a few hundred species of European and Asian plants, of the genus Verbascum, especially that majority that have yellow flowers. Some species have been introduced to other continents, where some are now seen as invasive pests. Some species, though far from all, have downy leaves, hence common names such as: "velvet plant". [from 14th c.]

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ mullets n
multe
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (red mullets or goatfish).
bundesligagarn bundesligahår svenskerhår
A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.

multicellular adj
flercellet multicellulær
(biology, of an organism) That has many cells, often differentiated in function.

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ more multicolored most multicolored adj
flerfarvet
(American spelling) Having multiple colors.

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more multicultural most multicultural adj
flerkulturell multikulturell
Relating or pertaining to several different cultures.

multiculturality multiculturalities n
multikulturalitet
The quality of being multicultural.

multidimensional adj
flerdimensional
(mathematics) Having more than two dimensions.

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ more multilingual most multilingual adj
flersproget
Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
(of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.

multimeter multimeters n
multimeter
An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.

multiplayer /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] adj
multiplayer flerspiller
(games) Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously

multiplayer /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] multiplayers n
multiplayer flerspiller
(games, uncountable) The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.
(in the plural) Video game players who play multiplayer games.

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
flere
Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ multiples n
multiplum
(mathematics) A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ multiplications n
multiplikation
(countable, arithmetic) A calculation involving multiplication.
The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.

multiplication table multiplication tables n
multiplikationstabel gangetabel lille tabel store tabel
(arithmetic) A table showing the products of each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or, especially formerly, 12) with each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or 12).

multiplicative identity multiplicative identities n
etelement
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure, generally denoted 1, which is an identity for a multiplicative operation (generally denoted × or *, or by concatenation).

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
multiplicere
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).

mum /mʌm/ mums n
mor
(Commonwealth, Ireland, informal) Mother.

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ mumbles n
mumlen
A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
mumle
(transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ mummies n
mor
(chiefly, UK, New England, usually, childish) mother.
mumie
(countable, by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films. [from 20th c.]

mung bean /ˈmʊŋ ˌbiːn/ /ˈmʌŋ ˌbiːn/ mung beans n
mungbønne
The seed of Vigna radiata, native to South Asia.

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ municipalities n
kommune
A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

mural /ˈmjuːɹəl/ /ˈmjɝəl/ /ˈmjʉːɹəl/ /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ murals n
vægmaleri
A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

mural crown mural crowns n
murkrone
A crown or headpiece representing city walls or towers, used as a military decoration in Ancient Rome and later as a heraldic symbol in Europe.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ murders n
mord
(uncountable, legal, in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The act of committing or abetting a crime that results in the killing of a person, regardless of intent, and even if the committer or abettor is not the one who killed the person: felony murder.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
myrde
To illegally kill (a person or persons) with intent, especially with predetermination
smadre
(transitive, sports, figuratively, colloquial, hyperbolic) To defeat decisively.
myrde slå ihjel
(figuratively, colloquial, hyperbolic) To kick someone's ass or chew someone out (used to express one’s anger at somebody).
kvæle
(figuratively, colloquial, British) To devour, ravish.

murder weapon murder weapons n
mordvåben
A weapon used to commit a murder.

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdɚɚ/ murderers n
morder morderske
A person who commits murder.

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ murderesses n
morderske
(dated) : a woman who commits murder.

murky /ˈmɜː(ɹ)ki/ murkier murkiest adj
uigennemsigtig
Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.
skummel
(by extension) Dishonest, shady.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ murmurs n
mumlen
(countable, uncountable) Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.
mumlen rislen susen
(cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
mumle
(intransitive) To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. [from 14th c.]

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ muscles n
muskel
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
(countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.

muscular /ˈmʌ.skjəl.ɚ/ /ˈmʌ.skjʊl.ə/ more muscular most muscular adj
muskulær
(relational) Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
muskuløs
Brawny, thewy, having strength.
Having large, well-developed muscles.

muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophies n
muskelsvind
(pathology) A group of genetic diseases which cause progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ muses n
muse
(of people) A source of inspiration.

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] musea museums n
museum
A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ mushrooms n
svamp
A fungus producing such fruiting bodies.

mushroom cloud mushroom clouds n
paddehatsky paddehattesky
A large cloud of smoke, flame and debris that rises into the sky as a result of a large explosion, especially after a nuclear explosion, characterized by a long shaft rising from the ground into a much-larger or more-spread-out top, reminiscent of a mushroom in shape.

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ musics n
musik
A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
(figuratively) Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
node
A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.

music box music boxes n
spilledåse
A box that generates or plays music, particularly one using mechanical means rather than electronic, generally using a cylinder or disk containing the music.

music chart music charts n
Hitliste
A ranking of music (songs, albums etc) according to popularity during a given period of time.

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ music schools n
musikskole
A school whose main objective is teaching music.

music stand music stands n
nodeholder
A stand made for holding pages or books of sheet music.

music video music videos n
musikvideo
A short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ more musical most musical adj
musik
Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ musicals n
musikal musical
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

musical instrument musical instruments n
musikinstrument
A device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds.

musical notation musical notations n
nodeskrift
(music) A system that represents music through the use of written symbols.

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ musicians n
musiker
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ musicologies n
musikvidenskab
(music) the scholarly or scientific study of music, as in historical research, musical theory, or the physical nature of sound.

musk /mʌsk/ musks n
moskus musk
A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

musk ox musk oxen n
moskusokse
An Arctic mammal, Ovibos moschatus of the Caprinae subfamily of the family Bovidae, having a thick coat and long curved horns.

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ muskets n
musket
A kind of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army, originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted; ultimately superseded by the rifle.

musketeer /ˈmʌskətə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌskɪtə(ɹ)/ musketeers n
musketer
(military) A foot soldier armed with a musket.
(military) In 17th- and 18th-century France, a member of the royal household bodyguard.

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ muskrats n
bisamrotte
A large aquatic rodent of species Ondatra zibethicus.

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ mussels n
musling
Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.
A saltwater mussel, usually edible, of the order Mytilida in subclass Pteriomorphia.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
skulle
(modal, _, auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] mustards n
sennep
The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.

mustard gas mustard gases n
sennepsgas
A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C4H8Cl2S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.

mustard seed mustard seeds n
sennepsfrø
A small, round seed of the mustard plant.

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ musters n
mønstring
(military) An assembling or review of troops, as for parade, verification of numbers, inspection, exercise, or introduction into service. [from 15th c.]

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
mønstre
(intransitive) To be gathered together for parade, inspection, exercise, or the like (especially of a military force); to come together as parts of a force or body. [from 15th c.]

mutagen /ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ mutagens n
mutagen
Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ mutations n
mutation
Any alteration or change.
(genetics) Any heritable change of the base-pair sequence of genetic material.
(linguistics) An alteration in a particular sound of a word, especially the initial consonant, which is triggered by the word's morphological or syntactic context and not by its phonological context.

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ muter mutest adj
stum umælende
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]

mute swan mute swans n
knopsvane
A species of white plumaged swan, Cygnus olor, having a distinctive orange bill with a black tip, native to Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere as an ornamental waterbird.

mutilate /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lət/ /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lɪt/ /ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ v
lemlæste
To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ mutinies n
mytteri oprør
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ more mutual most mutual adj
gensidig
Having the same relationship, each to each other.
Reciprocal.
fælles
Possessed in common.

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ muzzles n
snude
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.

muzzleloader muzzleloaders n
forladegevær forlader
A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the end that discharges the projectile (the muzzle).

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /mɪ/ determiner
min
Belonging to me.

my arse interjection
min røv
(slang, Commonwealth, vulgar) Indicates incredulous disapproval, contradiction or disbelief.

my ass interjection
min bare røv
(slang, vulgar) Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief, often with a tone of disregard, disdain, or disgust, referring to the buttocks.

my bad interjection
min fejl
(colloquial, idiomatic) My fault; mea culpa.

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
jeg har fået motorstop
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my condom broke phraseologicalUnit
mit kondom gik i stykker
Indicates that the condom of the speaker broke.

my emphasis interjection
min fremhævelse min kursivering
Inserted in or after a quote to proclaim that italicisation was done by the quoter and was absent in the original text.

my kingdom for a horse phraseologicalUnit
mit kongerige for en hest
The speaker is willing to sacrifice anything to obtain a seemingly unimportant item that is invaluable at a critical moment.

my name is phraseologicalUnit
jeg hedder
A common way to identify oneself.

mycologist /maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ mycologists n
mykolog
A person who studies, professes or practices mycology.

mycology /maɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /maɪˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
mykologi
The study of fungi, in the wide sense.

mycorrhiza mycorrhizae mycorrhizas n
svamperod svamprod
(ecology, botany, mycology) A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant. [from 19th c.]

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ more myopic most myopic adj
kortsynet nærsynet
Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ myriads n
myriade
A countless number or multitude (of specified things) [from 16th c.]

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ myroblytes n
myroblyt
A saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints ("an aromatic liquid with healing properties" or "holy water (very much like myrrh)") or the odour of sanctity.

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] myrrhs n
myrra
A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine.

myrtle /ˈmɜːtl̩/ /ˈmɝtl̩/ [ˈmɝtɫ̩] [ˈmɝɾɫ̩] myrtles n
myrte
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ /məˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mig selv
(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject. [from 9th c.]
Me (as the object of a verb or preposition). [from 10th c.]
personligt
Personally, for my part; used in apposition to I, sometimes for simple emphasis and sometimes with implicit exclusion of any others performing the activity described. [from 10th c.]

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ mysteries n
mysterium
Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.
Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ mystics n
mystiker
Someone who practices mysticism.

myth /mɪθ/ myths n
myte
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
An invented story, theory, or concept.

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mytologisk
Of, or relating to myths or mythology.

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ mythologies n
mytologi
(countable, _, and, _, uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

mythos /ˈmɪθoʊs/ /ˈmɪθɒs/ /ˈmʌɪ-/ mythoi mythoses n
mytologi
A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group; a myth, a mythology.

mâche n
tandfri vårsalat
Valerianella locusta, a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae often cultivated as a salad green or herb.

métier /ˈmɛtjeɪ/ métiers n
force kald styrke
Any activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling.
force styrke
An activity to which a person is particularly suited.
An outstanding or beneficial feature.

n/a adj
ikke anvendeligt
not applicable
ikke tilgængeligt
not available

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ nadirs n
nadir
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ nags n
pony
A small horse; a pony.
nasser
Someone or something that nags.
krikke øg
An old, useless horse.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
brokke hakke på mukke murre skænde på vrænge
(ambitransitive) To repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.
nage stikke til
To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] nails n
negl
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
søm nagle
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] v
sømme
(intransitive) To drive a nail.
(transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
(military) To spike, as a cannon.

nail clipper nail clippers n
negleklipper neglesaks
A mechanical device used to trim fingernails and toenails.

nail file nail files n
neglefil
A small file made of soft metal, or a board covered with fine sandpaper, for filing and shaping one's fingernails and toenails.

nail gun nail guns n
sømpistol
A power tool used to drive nails into a surface easily. It is powered pneumatically, electrically, or in some cases with a propellant cartridge; conceptually akin to air guns and firearms.

nail polish nail polishes n
neglelak
A cosmetic lacquer applied to the fingernails or toenails.

nail scissors n
neglsaks
Small, usually curved scissors for cutting the fingernails and toenails.

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ more naive most naive adj
naiv enfoldig
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ more naked most naked adj
nøgen bar blottet splitternøgen
Bare, not covered by clothing.
nøgen utilsløret
Glib, without decoration, put bluntly.
uafskærmet åben
Unprotected, uncovered.

nakedness nakednesses n
nøgenhed
The state or condition of being naked; nudity; bareness; defenselessness; undisguisedness.

name /neɪm/ names n
navn
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
Reputation.

name /neɪm/ v
døbe navngive
(ditransitive) To give a name to.
(transitive, Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
nævne vælge
(transitive) To mention, specify.

name after v
opkalde efter
To give (someone or something) the name of another person, place, or thing; to name (someone or something) in honour of

name day name days n
navnedag
The feast day of the saint after whom one is named.

nameless adj
navnløs
Not having a name.

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
nemlig
Specifically; that is to say.

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ namesakes n
navnefælle navnebror navnesøster navne navnebroder
A person with the same name as another.

nanny /ˈnæni/ nannies n
barnepige
A child's nurse.

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−9 (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
Derived from the nanotechnology industry.
(diminutive) Very small.

nanosecond nanoseconds n
nanosekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−9 seconds. Symbol: ns

nap /næp/ naps n
lur

napa cabbage napa cabbages n
kinakål
A species of Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis, commonly used as an ingredient in East-Asian cuisines.

nape /neɪp/ napes n
nakke
(anatomy) The back part of the neck.

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ napkins n
serviet
A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

narcissistic personality disorder narcissistic personality disorders n
narcissistisk personlighedsforstyrrelse narcissistisk personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized largely by an overinflated sense of self-importance typically caused by unbalanced parental valuation during childhood.

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ narcissi narcissuses n
påskelilje
Any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus, having white or yellow cup- or trumpet-shaped flowers, notably the daffodil

narcolepsy /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ narcolepsies n
narkolepsi
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations.

narcoleptic more narcoleptic most narcoleptic adj
narkoleptisk
Pertaining to or affected by narcolepsy.

narcoleptic narcoleptics n
narkoleptiker
One who suffers from narcolepsy ("a disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep").

narcomania n
narkomani
A pathological craving for or addiction to narcotics or alcohol.

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /nəˈɹæɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/ v
fortælle berette
(transitive) To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ [ˈnæɹəɾɪv] [ˈnɛɹəɾɪv] more narrative most narrative adj
berettende fortællende
Telling a story.

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈnɛˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] narrators n
fortæller
(narratology) The person or the "voice" whose viewpoint is used in telling a story.
(film, and, television) The person providing the voice-over in a documentary.

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ narrower narrowest adj
snæver tæt smal
Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ v
snævres
(intransitive) To get narrower.

narrow gauge narrow gauges n
smalspor
(rail transport) A track gauge less than standard gauge.

narrow-minded more narrow-minded most narrow-minded adj
indskrænket snæversynet
Having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas.
fordomsfuld intolerant snæversynet
Intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced.

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ narthexes narthices n
narthex
(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

narwhal /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ narwhal narwhals n
narhval
Monodon monoceros, an Arctic cetacean that grows to about 20 feet (6 meters) long, the male having a single horn-like tusk, a twisted, pointed canine tooth that projects forward.

nasalization nasalizations n
nasalitet
(phonetics, uncountable) the articulation of a vowel or continuant consonant in such a way that air flows through the nose at the same time as it flows through the mouth

nasturtium /nasˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ /nəsˈtɜːʃəm/ /nəsˈtɝʃəm/ nasturtia nasturtiums n
tallerkensmækker
The popular name of any of the plants in the Tropaeolum genus of flowering plants native to south and central America.

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ nations n
nation
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
(chiefly, historical) An association of students based on the birthplace or ethnicity of its members.
stat
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.

nation of laws nations of laws n
retsstat
(chiefly, US) A nation-state that is subject to the rule of law.

nation-state nation-states n
nationalstat
(politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ more national most national adj
national
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

national anthem national anthems n
nationalsang
(nonstandard) The official song of a constituent state of a country.

national average national averages n
landsgennemsnit
The average value for something across a particular nation.

national day national days n
nationaldag
A day marking a country's establishment as a sovereign entity, typically a celebration of its independence, revolution or former ruler.

national holiday national holidays n
nationaldag
A statutory holiday enacted by a country to commemorate the country itself.

national security n
national sikkerhed
The safety of a country as managed through the exercise of economic and political power, intelligence agencies and diplomacy.

national sports team national sports teams n
landshold
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national treasure national treasures n
nationalskat nationalskjald
A person, place, or object that is deemed to be of value to an entire nation, usually due to its cultural significance.

nationalisation nationalisations n
nationalisering
The act of taking formerly private assets into public or state ownership.

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ nationalisms n
nationalisme
Patriotism; the idea of supporting one's country, people or culture.
(UK, Ireland) Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ more nationalist most nationalist adj
nationalistisk
Of or relating to nationalism.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ nationalists n
nationalist
An advocate of nationalism.

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ nationalities n
nationalitet
National origin or identity; legal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise. [from 18th c.]

native language native languages n
indfødt sprog
The language of a Native or Aboriginal people.

native speaker native speakers n
modersmålstalende
(linguistics) A person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue.

native-born native-borns n
indfødt
A person who was born in the country of their citizenship.
A person who was born as a citizen of a specified country.

nativity play nativity plays n
krybbespil
(Christianity) A dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season.

natter /ˈnætə/ /ˈnætɚ/ v
plapre
(colloquial) To talk casually; to discuss unimportant matters.

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more natural most natural adj
naturlig
Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature. [from 14th c.]

natural child natural children n
uægte barn
An illegitimate child, a child born to unmarried parents.

natural disaster natural disasters n
naturkatastrofe
Any natural phenomenon that causes great damage and loss of life.
The emergency situation that is the consequence of such an event.

natural gas natural gases n
naturgas
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits; mostly methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane; principally used as a fuel.

natural history natural histories n
naturhistorie
The study of all living things, especially their origins, evolution and interrelationships.

natural logarithm natural logarithms n
naturlig logaritme
(mathematics) The logarithm in base e: either the function that given x returns y such that ey = x, or the value of y given by the function.

natural number natural numbers n
naturligt tal heltal positivt
(mathematics) A positive integer {1, 2, 3, ...}.
naturligt tal heltal ikke-negativt
(mathematics) A non-negative integer {0, 1, 2, ...}.

natural resource natural resources n
naturresurse
Any source of wealth that occurs naturally, especially minerals, fossil fuels, timber, etc.

natural science natural sciences n
naturvidenskab
Any science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and so on.

natural scientist natural scientists n
naturvidenskabsmand
A scientist dedicated to natural science.

natural selection n
naturlig selektion
(evolutionary theory) A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.

naturalism naturalisms n
naturalisme
A state of nature; conformity to nature.

naturalist naturalists n
naturforsker naturforskerske
(philosophy) A person who believes in or advocates the tenets of philosophical or methodological naturalism. [from 16th c.]

nature /ˈneɪ̯.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ̯.t͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnae̯tʃɐ] [ˈnæe̯tʃɐ] natures n
natur
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.

naturopathy naturopathies n
naturhelbredelse
(alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids synthetic drugs and surgery, while emphasizing the use of natural remedies (plants and the elements) and physical means (massage, acupuncture) to treat illness.

naughty /ˈnɑti/ /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ [ˈnɑɾi] [ˈnɔɾi] naughtier naughtiest adj
uartig slem
Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.]
fræk uartig
Sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky. [from 19th c.]

naughty step /ˈnɑti-/ /ˈnɔti ˌstɛp/ /ˈnɔːti ˌstɛp/ [-ɾi-] naughty steps n
skammekrog
A place, such as a particular step on a staircase or a stool, where a child is sent to sit in silence as a punishment.

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ nauseae nauseas nauseæ n
kvalme
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.

nautical /ˈnoː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɑ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ [ˈnoː.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɑ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔː.tɪ.kl̩] more nautical most nautical adj
nautisk
Relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen.

nautical chart nautical charts n
søkort
(nautical) A map of a maritime area showing characteristics which are relevant for navigation.

nautical mile nautical miles n
sømil nautisk mil
A unit of length corresponding approximately to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. By international agreement it is exactly 1,852 metres (approximately 6,076 feet or 1.151 statute mile).
(historical) Synonym of sea mile, a historical Scandinavian unit of distance equal to about 4 nmi.

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ nautili nautiluses n
nautil
A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.

naval mine naval mines n
sømine
(military) An explosive device placed in the water and intended to destroy or deter vessels.

nave /neɪv/ naves n
skib
(architecture) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
nav
A hub of a wheel.

navel /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ navels n
navle
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ navel-gazings n
navlepilleri
(derogatory) Excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection. [from 1950s]

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ navigations n
navigering navigation
(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.
skibsfart søfart
(uncountable) Traffic or travel by vessel, especially commercial shipping.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ more navy most navy adj
marineblå
Having the dark blue colour of navy blue.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ navies n
marine flåde
(countable) A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel.
marine flåde søværn
(countable) A governmental department in charge of a country's maritime military force.
marineblå
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark blue colour, usually called navy blue.

navy blue navy blues n
marineblå
A dark blue color.

nay /neɪ/ adv
eller snarere
(archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]

near /nɛə/ /nɪə̯(ɹ)/ /nɪə̯/ /nɪɚ/ /nɪː/ [nɪː] nearer nearest adj
nær
Physically close.

near sighted more near sighted most near sighted adj
nærsynet
myopic; unable to see distant objects unaided

near-death experience near-death experiences n
nærdødsoplevelse
A sensation of detachment from one's body, the presence of a tunnel of light, the apparent viewing of one's own body from on high, and similar manifestations, experienced by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function.

nearsightedness nearsightednesses n
nærsynethed
The property of being nearsighted, myopia.

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ nebulae nebulas nebulæ n
stjernetåge
(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ more necessary most necessary necessarier necessariest adj
nødvendig fornøden
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

necessary evil necessary evils n
nødvendigt onde
(idiomatic) An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
kræve nødvendiggøre
(transitive) To make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. [from early 17th c.]

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ necessities n
nødvendighed behov fornødenhed
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
nød lærer nøgen kvinde at spinde
A person who is in great need of something will find a way to obtain it.

neck /nɛk/ necks n
hals
(anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.
The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.
(music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

neck /nɛk/ v
elske
(intransitive, informal, chiefly, US) To make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle.

necklace /ˈnɛklæɪs/ /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ necklaces n
halskæde
(jewelry) An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ neckties n
slips
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ necromancies n
nekromanti
Loosely, any sorcery or witchcraft, especially involving death or the dead, particularly sorcery involving raising or reanimating the dead.

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ necrophilias n
nekrofili
(sexuality) A pathological attraction to dead bodies.
(medicine) Pathological fascination with death.

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ necropoleis necropoles necropoli necropolises n
nekropol
(chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ necropsies n
obduktion
(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death. [from 19th c.]

necrosis necroses n
nekrose
(pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply. (Usually gangrene will follow unless the dead tissue is resected).

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ nectars n
nektar
(chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.]
(botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]
nektar saftevand
(by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice. [from 16th c.]

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹiːn/ nectarines n
nektarin
A cultivar of the peach with smooth rather than fuzzy skin.
(obsolete) A nectar-like liquid medicine.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] needs n
behov
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
nød
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
behøve have brug for kræve
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
behøve
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ needles n
nål
A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
(informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
(entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.

needlecase needlecases n
nålehus
A case in which needles are kept.

neem /niːm/ neems n
neemtræ
Azadirachta indica, a large, mostly evergreen tree from India, whose seeds yield neem oil, the insecticide azadirachtin.

negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ v
negere ophæve
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ more negative most negative adj
negativ
Not positive nor neutral.
(physics) Of electrical charge of an electron and related particles [from the 18th c.]
(mathematics) Of a number: less than zero.
(linguistics, logic) Denying a proposition.
(often used pejoratively) Pessimistic; not tending to see the bright side of things.

negative number negative numbers n
negativt tal
(This entry is a translation hub.)

negative reinforcement n
negativ forstærkning
The removal of a discouraging stimulus associated with a particular behaviour with the result that it is more likely to be repeated.

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ neglects n
forsømmelse negligering
The act of neglecting.
forsømthed
The state of being neglected.

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
ignorere forsømme
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
forsømme negligere
(transitive) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
(transitive) To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more negligible most negligible adj
ubetydelig
Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ negotiations n
forhandling
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ negresses n
negerinde
(dated, literary, now, offensive, and, an, _) A black female.

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ negroes negros n
neger
(dated, now, offensive) A person of Black African ancestry.

neigh /neɪ/ neighs n
vrinsk
The cry of a horse.

neigh /neɪ/ v
vrinske gnægge
(of a horse) To make its cry.
To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ neighborhoods n
bydel kvarter nabolag omegn
The residential area near one's home.
nabolag
The inhabitants of a residential area.
cirka i omegnen af
An approximate amount.
naboskab
(chiefly, obsolete) The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.
omegn
A set containing an open set which contains some specified point.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ neighbours n
nabo
A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.
medmenneske næste
(biblical) A fellow human being.

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
hverken ingen af
Not one of two; not either.
hverken
Not either (used with nor).

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ pronoun
ingen af dem (ingen af de to)
Not either one of two.

neither fish nor fowl /ˌnaɪðə ˈfɪʃ nɔː ˈfaʊl/ /ˌnaɪðɚ ˈfɪʃ nɔɹ ˈfaʊl/ /ˌni-/ /ˌniː-/ adj
hverken fugl eller fisk
(idiomatic) Not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; also, not having the advantages of the various options.

nematode /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/ nematodes n
rundorm
(zoology) A worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ nene nenes n
Hawaiigås
The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ neo-Nazis n
nynazist
A person who believes in neo-Nazism

neo-Nazism neo-Nazisms n
nynazisme neonazisme
The ideology held by neo-Nazis; post-WWII Nazism.

neoclassicism neoclassicisms n
nyklassicisme
Any of several movements in the arts, architecture, literature and music that revived forms from earlier centuries.

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ neodymiums n
neodym
A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.

neofascism neofascisms n
nyfascisme
A right-wing political movement inspired by fascism, especially by that of fascist Italy.

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ neologisms n
neologisme
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, or an existing one which has gained a new meaning.

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ /ˈni.ˌɑn/ neons n
neon
(countable) A form or sample of the element.

neophyte /ˈniː.oʊˌfaɪt/ /ˈniː.əˌfaɪt/ neophytes n
begynder
A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
Nybegynder neofyt
A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.

neopuritanism n
nypuritanisme
The beliefs and policies of neopuritans.

neovagina /ˌni.oʊ.vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˌni.ə.vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ neovaginas n
neovagina
A surgically crafted vagina, as of a trans woman who has undergone sex reassignment surgery, or any woman who lacked a vagina due to a congenital defect, illness, or injury.

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ nephews n
nevø søstersøn
A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

nephrologist nephrologists n
nefrolog
A physician whose speciality is nephrology.

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ nepotisms n
nepotisme
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunium
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 93 and symbol Np.

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ nerds n
nørd
(slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.

nerdy /nɜː(ɹ)di/ nerdier nerdiest adj
nørdet
(colloquial, derogatory, of a person) Being or like a nerd.
(colloquial, derogatory, of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ nerves n
nerve
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.

nerve cell nerve cells n
nervecelle neuron
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system which conducts nerve impulses; a neuron.

nerve-racking more nerve-racking most nerve-racking adj
nervepirrende
Intensely irritating or distressing to the nerves.

nervous /ˈnɑvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ more nervous most nervous adj
nerve-
Affecting or involving the nerves or nervous system. [from 15th c.]
nervøs
Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried. [from 18th c.]
nervøs nervesvag
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge. [from 18th c.]

nervous system nervous systems n
nervesystem
An organ system whose principal constituent is nervous tissue that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses, and initiates actions.

nervously more nervously most nervously adv
nervøst
In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness.

nervousness nervousnesses n
nervøsitet
The state or quality of being nervous.

ness /nɛs/ nesses n
næs
(geography) A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.)

nest /nɛst/ nests n
rede fuglerede
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

nest /nɛst/ v
bygge rede
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.

net /nɛt/ adj
netto
Remaining after expenses or deductions.

net /nɛt/ adv
netto
After expenses or deductions.

net /nɛt/ nets n
net
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
garn vod
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.

net weight net weights n
nettovægt
The weight of a product (especially food) without the (tare) weight of its packaging.

netherworld netherworlds n
underverden
The locale of the spirit world or afterlife, whether deemed to be situated below the world of the living or not.

nettle [ˈnɛɾʊl] nettles n
brændenælde nælde
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, the stinging nettles:

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ networks n
net
A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
net netværk
Any interconnected group or system
netværk
A directory of people maintained for their advancement
(computing, Internet) Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information

neurofibromatosis neurofibromatoses n
neurofibromatose
(medicine) A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of multiple neurofibromas under the skin.

neurologist neurologists n
neurolog nervelæge
A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ neurologies n
neurologi
The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ neura neurons n
neuron nervecelle
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

neuropathologist neuropathologists n
neuropatolog

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurotisk
(informal) Overly anxious.

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ neurotics n
neurotiker
A person who has a neurosis

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ more neuter most neuter adj
intetkøn
(grammar) Having a form which is not masculine nor feminine; or having a form which is not of common gender.
kønsløs ukønnet
(biology) Sexless: having no or imperfectly developed sex organs.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ neuters n
intetkøn neutrum intetkønsord
(grammar) A noun of the neuter gender; any one of those words which have the terminations usually found in neuter words.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
kastrere
(transitive) To remove sex organs from an animal to prevent it from having offspring; to castrate or spay, particularly as applied to domestic animals.

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] more neutral most neutral adj
neutral
(politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ neutralities n
neutralitet
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

neutralization neutralizations n
neutralisering
The act of neutralizing.

neutralize /ˈnjuːtɹəlaɪz/ /ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/ v
neutralisere
(transitive) To make even, inactive or ineffective.

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ neutrinos n
neutrino
An elementary particle that is classified as a lepton, and has an extremely small but nonzero mass and no electric charge. It interacts with the surroundings only via the weak force or gravitation, making it very difficult to detect.

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ neutrons n
neutron
(particle) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

never /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
aldrig
At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

never ever adv
aldrig nogensinde
(emphatic) never

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
lige meget pyt
(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.

never say never phraseologicalUnit
man skal aldrig sige aldrig

neverland neverlands n
Ønskeøen
An ideal or imaginary place; a dreamworld.

nevertheless /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/ /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/ adv
alligevel ikke desto mindre
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.

new /njuː/ /njʉ/ /njʉː/ /nu/ /nɪu̯/ newer newest adj
ny
Of recent origin; having taken place recently.
Additional; recently discovered.
Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.
In original condition; pristine; not previously worn or used.
Refreshed, reinvigorated, reformed.
Strange, unfamiliar or not previously known.
Recently arrived or appeared.
Inexperienced or unaccustomed at some task.
ny frisk
Recently made, or created.
nuværende ny
Current or later, as opposed to former.
ny nyfødt
Newborn.

new moon new moons n
nymåne
The phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and is therefore obscured.
The phase of the moon when it is waxing.

new potato new potatoes n
ny kartoffel nye kartofler
A potato harvested before fully developed for its tender, less starchy texture and more delicate flavor.

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ /ˈnuːbi/ newbies n
nybegynder
(Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.

newborn adj
nyfødt
Recently born.

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] newcomers n
nybegynder
One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
nymodens
(usually derogatory, disapproving, or humorous) new and often needlessly novel or gratuitously different; recently devised or fashionable, especially when not an improvement.

news /n(j)uz/ /njuːz/ n
nyt
New information of interest.
nyheder
Information about current events disseminated by the media.

news channel news channels n
nyhedskanal
A television channel dedicated to news, often operating continuously.

newspaper /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ newspapers n
avis dagblad tidsskrift
(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.
avispapir
(uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

newsreel newsreels n
ugerevy
(countable) A short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence.

newsstand newsstands n
aviskiosk bladkiosk
An open stall, often on a street, where newspapers and magazines are on sale to the public.

next /nɛkst/ adj
næste
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

next of kin next of kin n
pårørende
Close friend, spouse, or partner (for example on a hospital admission form), one of someone's close ones.

next to preposition
ved siden af
Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near.

next year adv
næste år
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nexus /ˈnɛksus/ /ˈnɛksuːs/ /ˈnɛksəs/ nexus nexuses nexusses n
bindeled forbindelse sammenhæng
A form or state of connection.
gruppe kæde række
A connected group; a network, a web.
nexus schankel
A centre or focus of something.

ney neys n
langfløjte
(music) A type of endblown flute.

nib /nɪb/ nibs n
pennespids
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ nicer nicest adj
pæn
(chiefly, informal) Of a person: friendly, attractive. [from 18th c.]

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ nickels n
nikkel
(uncountable) A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

nickel silver n
nysølv
A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of copper, zinc and nickel used to make domestic silverware.

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ nicknames n
øgenavn kælenavn tilnavn
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nikotin
(organic compound) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant.
(figuratively) Tobacco or cigarettes.

nicotine gum nicotine gums n
nikotintyggegummi
A form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body; used by people who are trying to quit smoking

niece /nis/ /niːs/ nieces n
niece
A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ niggers n
abekat nigger
(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar, see usage notes) A black person; a person of black African descent.

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ nights n
nattesøvn nat
(astronomy, countable) The period of darkness beginning at the end of evening astronomical twilight when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, and ending at the beginning of morning astronomical twilight.
nat
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
aften overnatning nat
(countable) An evening or night spent at a particular activity.
aften skumring
(uncountable) Nightfall.
nat mørke
(uncountable) Darkness (due to it being nighttime).

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ night owls n
natteravn
(idiomatic) One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

night terror night terrors n
søvnterror
(pathology) A sleeping disorder, where sleep is interrupted by anxiety, panic or screaming.

night vision n
nattesyn
The ability, either naturally, by technology or by superpowers, to see in a low light or even dark environment.

night watchman night watchmen n
vægter
(historical) Prior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers.

nightclothes n
nattøj
Clothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pyjamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.

nightclub /ˈnʌɪtklʌb/ nightclubs n
natklub
A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music or dancing.

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ nightfalls n
frembrud mørkets skumring
The close of the day; the coming of night.

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ nightgowns n
natkjole
A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ nightingales n
sydlig nattergal nattergal
A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale.

nightly /ˈnaɪtli/ adj
natlig
Performing, occurring, or taking place every night.

nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] nightmares n
mareridt
A very bad or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]
(now, chiefly, historical) A feeling of extreme anxiety or suffocation experienced during sleep; Sleep paralysis. [from 16th c.]
mare
(now, rare) A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep. [from 14th c.]

nightstand nightstands n
natbord
(US) A small table or cabinet, usually with two drawers one above the other or one drawer and a lower shelf, placed beside the head of a bed.

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] nihilisms n
nihilisme
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
(countable, uncountable, philosophy) A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

nilas n
tyndis
(glaciology) Newly frozen sea ice in the form of a smooth sheet less than ten centimeters (four inches) thick.

nilpotent /nɪlˈpəʊtənt/ adj
nilpotent
(algebra, ring theory, of an element x of a semigroup or ring) Such that, for some positive integer n, xn = 0.

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ nimbler nimblest adj
flink rask
Quick and light in movement or action.

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ nincompoops n
fjols idiot knallert skvadderhoved
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] nines n
nital ni
The digit or figure 9.
nier
(card games) A playing card with nine pips.

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
ni
A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
nitten
The cardinal number occurring after eighteen and before twenty, represented in Roman numerals as XIX and in Arabic numerals as 19. It is the last/largest of the "teens".

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
nittende
The ordinal form of the number nineteen.

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ nineteenths n
nittener
The person or thing in the nineteenth position.
nittendedel
One of nineteen equal parts of a whole.

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
halvfemsindstyvende
The ordinal form of the number ninety.

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
halvfems halvfemsindstyve
The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.

ninety-nine numeral
nioghalvfems
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-eight and preceding one hundred.

ninety-one numeral
enoghalvfems
The cardinal number immediately following ninety and preceding ninety-two.

ninety-seven numeral
syvoghalvfems
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-six and preceding ninety-eight.

ninety-six numeral
seksoghalvfems
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-five and preceding ninety-seven.

ninety-two numeral
tooghalvfems
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-one and preceding ninety-three.

ninja /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ ninja ninjas n
ninja
(martial arts) A person trained in ninjutsu, especially (historical) one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
niende
The ordinal form of the number nine.

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ niobiums n
niobium
A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
kvæle i fødslen tage i opløbet
(idiomatic) To stop (something) at an early stage.

nipple /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ nipples n
brystvorte
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]

niqab /nɪˈkæb/ /nɪˈkɑːb/ niqabs n
niqab
A veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

nit /nɪt/ nits n
gnid luseæg
The egg of a louse.
fjols kvaj
(UK, slang) A fool, a nitwit.

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
fluekneppe
(archaic, literal) To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. I nitpicked his hair.

nitpicking nitpickings n
flueknepperi
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] nitrates n
nitrat
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

nitric acid n
salpetersyre hydrogennitrat
(inorganic compound) A transparent, colorless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO3; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes; once called aqua fortis.

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] nitrogens n
kvælstof nitrogen
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

nitrogen fixation n
nitrogenfiksering
(biochemistry, organic chemistry) the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants

nitrogen-fixing adj
kvælstoffikserende nitrogenfikserende
Of a plant, microbe, etc., able to convert inorganic nitrogen into a form usable in the biosphere.

nitrous acid n
salpetersyrling
(inorganic compound) A weak acid, HNO2, known only in solution, or as its salts and esters, the nitrites; it has a linear structure, H-O-N=O

nix /nɪks/ n
niks
(colloquial) Nothing. [from 1789]

no /noʊ/ /nœʊ/ /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ /nəʊ/ determiner
ingen forbudt
Not any.
Hardly any.
Not any possibility or allowance of (doing something).
Not (a); not properly, not really; not fully.

no /noʊ/ /nœʊ/ /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ /nəʊ/ noes nos n
nej
a negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement, denial, refusal, or disapproval
a vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition

no /noʊ/ /nœʊ/ /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ /nəʊ/ preposition
nej
without
like
(colloquial, usually, humorous) not, does not, do not, etc.

no doubt adv
utvivlsomt givetvis uden tvivl
without a doubt; surely.

no entry phraseologicalUnit
adgang forbudt ingen adgang
Used on signs to indicate that entry into the area where the sign is displayed is forbidden.

no go no goes no gos n
no go
(informal, slang, US) Something which should not or cannot be done.

no idea interjection
ingen idé
(emphatic) I don't know.

no longer adv
ikke længere
Not any more; no more.

no man is an island proverb
alle mennesker er forbundne og afhængige af andre mennesker
All people are connected to and dependent on other people.

no man's land /ˈnoʊˌmænzˌlænd/ n
ingenmandsland
(figurative) A place where no one can or should be present.
The stretch of land between the border posts of two contiguous sovereign states, sometimes separated by great distance.

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
uanset hvad
(followed by a phrase) Regardless of, in spite of, whatever.

no offense phraseologicalUnit
ikke for noget no offense
I intend no offense by these remarks.

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ pronoun
ingen
Used in contrast to anyone, someone or everyone: not one person; nobody.

no pain, no gain proverb
man skal yde før man kan nyde hvo intet vover, intet vinder
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

no parking phraseologicalUnit
parkering forbudt
On a traffic sign, indicates that parking a vehicle is not allowed within the area of influence of the sign.

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
rygning forbudt
A phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes, etc., is not permitted in the surrounding area.

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
som sagt så gjort
As soon as something is said, it will be done.

no thank you interjection
ellers tak nej tak
A polite way of saying no in response to an offer.

no way interjection
aldrig i livet
(idiomatic) Absolutely not; under no circumstances. [from 18th c.]

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobelium
a transuranic chemical element (symbol No) with an atomic number of 102.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ nobles n
aristokrat adelsmand adelsdame adelskvinde
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]

noble gas noble gases n
ædelgas
(chemistry) Any of the elements of group 18 of the periodic table, being monatomic and (with very limited exceptions) inert.

noble metal noble metals n
ædelmetal
(inorganic chemistry, alchemy) A metal resistant to corrosion, oxidizing and tarnishing, such as gold or platinum.

noble savage noble savages n
ædle vilde
(literature) A stock character embodying the concept of an idealized indigene or outsider who has not been corrupted by civilization and therefore symbolizes humanity's innate goodness.

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ noblemen n
adelsmand
A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
adel forpligter
The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.

noblewoman noblewomen n
adelsdame adelsfrue adelskvinde
A woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage; a Lady.

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ nobodies n
nul
Someone who is not important or well-known.

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
ingen er perfekt
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws.

nocebo /noʊˈsi.boʊ/ /nəʊˈsiː.bəʊ/ nocebos n
nocebo
(pharmacology, also, _, attributive) A substance which a patient experiences as harmful due to a previous negative perception, but which is in fact pharmacologically (medicinally) inactive. [from 1961]

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
nikke
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

node /noʊd/ /nəʊd/ nodes n
knude hjørne
(graph theory) A vertex or a leaf in a graph of a network, or other element in a data structure.

noise /nɔɪz/ noises n
støj larm spektakel
(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
lyd
Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.
støj
(technology) Any part of a signal or data that reduces the clarity, precision, or quality of the desired output.

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ noisier noisiest adj
støjende
Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound

nom /nɑm/ /nɒm/ v
gnufle
(colloquial) To eat with noisy enjoyment. [with on]

nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ more nomadic most nomadic adj
nomadisk
(anthropology) Of or related to itinerant herdsmen.

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ nomenclatures n
nomenklatur
A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.

nominate /ˈnɑ.mə.neɪt/ /ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
nominere
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

nominative case nominative cases n
nominativ
(grammar) The case used to indicate the subject—or agent—of a finite verb.

non-aggression principle n
non-aggressionsprincippet

non-binary /nɔnˈbaɪ.nɚ.i/ /nɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
nonbinær
Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer.

non-commissioned officer non-commissioned officers n
underofficer
A person of authority in the military who has not received a commission (a direct conveyance of authority from the sovereign government); as such they can have charge or control but not command in the most technical use of the word.

non-iron adj
strygefri
That does not need ironing.

non-smoker non-smokers n
ikkeryger
Somebody who does not smoke tobacco.

non-threatening more non-threatening most non-threatening adj
ikke-truende
Not posing a threat.

non-word non-words n
nonord
Any sequence of sounds or letters which is not considered to be a word, whether through an accidental gap (for example, phextapher-styphren) or through a systematic gap (for example, fssstpklyitnbkdv).

nonalingual adj
nisproget

none /nɔn/ /nʌn/ pronoun
ingen
Not any of a given number or group.

none of someone's business n
det skal du ikke blande dig i det skal du ikke stikke næsen i
(idiomatic) A matter that someone is not entitled to be involved in or informed about.

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
alligevel

nonexistent adj
ikkeeksisterende
Not existent or existing; not real.

nonfiction nonfictions n
faglitteratur
Written works intended to give facts, or true accounts of real things and events. Often used attributively.

nonkilling nonkillings n
ikkedrab
A precept or worldview that affirms the possibility of a society where killing is absent.

nonprofit adj
ideel ikke-profitdrivende
Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).

nonprofit nonprofits n
ideel organisation
Ellipsis of nonprofit organization: an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization.

nonreal adj
ikke-reel
(mathematics) Not real; not of the real numbers.

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ nonsenses n
nonsens
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
An untrue statement.

nonsensical more nonsensical most nonsensical adj
absurd
Without sense; absurd.

nontoxic adj
ugiftig

nonuplet nonuplets n
niling
One of a group of nine, particularly one of nine babies born from the same mother at one time.

noodle /ˈnu.dəl/ [ˈnuː.dl̩] [ˈnʉː.dl̩] noodles n
nudel
(usually, in the plural) A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients.

nook /nuːk/ /nʉk/ /nʊk/ nooks n
hjørne krog
A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

noon /nuːn/ noons n
middag
(now, rare) The corresponding time in the middle of the night; midnight.

noose /nuːs/ /ˈnʉs/ nooses n
løkke
An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

norm /nɔɹm/ /nɔːm/ norms n
norm
That which is normal or typical.
(mathematics) A function which satisfies a particular set of formal conditions, created to generalize the notion of the length of a vector. Formally, a real-valued function on a vector space, generally denoted v\mapsto\left|v\right| or v\mapsto\left\|v\right\|, that satisfies the following properties:

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ more normal most normal normaler normalest adj
normal almindelig
According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.
rask normal
Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.

normal distribution normal distributions n
normalfordeling
(statistics) Any of a family of continuous probability distributions such that the probability density function is the Gaussian function

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ normalcies n
normalitet
(US) The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] normalities n
normalitet
(uncountable) The state of being normal or usual; normalcy.

normalizable adj
normaliserbar
That can be normalized.

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] normalizations n
normalisering
Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.

normativization normativizations n
normativisering

normativize v
normativisere
(transitive) To make normative.

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
nordlig
Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
(ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical north (in a church, the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar).

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] norths n
nord
The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.
The up or positive direction.
(physics) The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
Alternative letter-case form of North (“a northern region; the inhabitants thereof”). [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar.

north-northeast n
nordnordøst
The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.

north-northwest n
nordnordvest
The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.

northeast northeasts n
nordøst
The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔːðən/ more northern most northern adj
nordlig
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.

northern bottlenose whale northern bottlenose whales n
andehval døgling
A bottlenose whale of species Hyperoodon ampullatus, endemic to the North Atlantic.

northern gannet northern gannets n
Sule sule
A seabird, Morus bassanus.

northern goshawk northern goshawks n
duehøg
Accipiter gentilis, a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.

northern lapwing northern lapwings n
vibe
A crested plover, Vanellus vanellus.

northern lights n
nordlys polarlys
The aurora of the northern hemisphere.

northern pintail northern pintails n
spidsand
A large duck of the species Anas acuta, of wide geographic distribution.

northern shoveler northern shovelers n
skeand
Spatula clypeata, formerly Anas clypeata, a duck breeding in northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and across most of North America.

northern wheatear northern wheatears n
stenpikker
Oenanthe oenanthe, an Old World flycatcher.

northernmost /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚnˌmoʊst/ /ˈnɔː.ðənˌməʊst/ adj
nordligste
Farthest north.

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ northwests n
nordvest
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] noses n
næse snude
A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
snude
A snout, the nose of an animal.
spids tud næse
The tip of an object.
mulelængde
(horse racing) The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] v
liste
(intransitive) To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
snuse
(intransitive) To snoop.

nose ring nose rings n
næsering
A ring worn on a person's nose, as jewellery.

noseband nosebands n
næsebånd
The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.

nosebleed /ˈnoʊsˌblid/ /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ nosebleeds n
næseblod
haemorrhage from the nose (usually, blood flow exiting the nostrils that originates from the nasal cavity)

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ nosedives n
styrtdyk
A headfirst fall or jump.
styrtdykning
(economics, etc.) A rapid fall, e.g. in price or value.

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ v
styrtdykke
(intransitive, of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.
(intransitive, economy) To perform a rapid fall in price or value.

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ nostalgias n
nostalgi
(transferred sense) A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. [from 20th c.]

nostalgic more nostalgic most nostalgic adj
nostalgisk
Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.

nostalgic nostalgics n
nostalgiker
A person who displays nostalgia for something.

nostril /ˈnɑ.stɹəl/ /ˈnɒs.tɹəl/ /ˈnɒs.tɹɪl/ /ˈnɔs.tɹəl/ nostrils n
næsebor
Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.

not /näʔ/ /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] adv
ikke ej
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

not /näʔ/ /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] interjection
ikke

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
ikke en pind overhovedet ikke slet ikke
(emphatic) Not in the least.

not really adv
egentlig ikke ikke rigtig
To a low degree, not particularly, not especially.

not the sharpest knife in the drawer not the sharpest knives in the drawer n
ikke den skarpeste kniv i skuffen
(humorous, euphemistic) Lacking in intelligence; dimwitted.

not to mention conjunction
for ikke at nævne for ikke at tale om
(idiomatic) An apophasis used by a speaker to introduce, despite claiming not to address, a given point of discussion.

not touch with a ten-foot pole v
ikke røre med en ildtang
(idiomatic) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion.

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ notaries n
notar
(legal, Canada, US) A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ notes n
node
A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.
A character, variously formed, to indicate the length of a tone, and variously placed upon the staff to indicate its pitch.
(music) A sound.
notat note
A brief piece of writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ notebooks n
skrivehæfte notesbog notebog
(computing, sometimes, attributive) A kind of user interface in literate programming, allowing calculations to be interspersed with human-readable comments, diagrams, etc.

nothing /-ŋk/ /nɒ-/ /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ ; [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
intet ingenting
Not any thing; no thing.

nothing to sneeze at n
ikke til at kimse ad
(informal) Something that is decent, acceptable, or worthwhile.

nothingburger /ˈnʌθɪŋbəːɡə/ /ˈnʌθɪŋˌbəɹɡəɹ/ nothingburgers n
fupnummer varm luft
Something of less importance than its treatment suggests; also, something which is bland or unremarkable in appearance or impact.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] notices n
notits
(countable) A written or printed announcement.
advarsel
(countable) A formal notification or warning.
opsigelse opsigelsesfrist
(chiefly, uncountable) Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.
besked
(uncountable) Prior notification.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
bemærke
(transitive) To become aware of; to observe. [from 17th c.]

notice period notice periods n
opsigelsesperiode
(labour law) The time period between the receipt of the letter of dismissal and the last working day.

notorious /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ more notorious most notorious adj
berygtet
Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ preposition
trods uagtet
In spite of, despite.

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ nougats n
nougat
(uncountable) A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in, _, western, _, Europe) almonds or (in, _, eastern, _, Europe) hazelnuts or (in, _, America) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.

noughties /ˈnɔːtiz/ n
nullerne
(UK, sometimes, capitalized) The decade consisting of the last year of the previous century and the first nine years of the next: from 1900 to 1909, 2000 to 2009, etc.

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ nouns n
navneord substantiv
(grammar, narrowly) A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea: one of the basic parts of speech in many languages, including English.
navneord
(grammar, now, rare, loosely) Either a word that can be used to refer to a person, animal, place, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality or idea, or a word that modifies or describes a previous word or its referent; a substantive or adjective, sometimes also including other parts of speech such as numeral or pronoun.
(computing) An object within a user interface to which a certain action or transformation (i.e., verb) is applied.

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] novels n
roman
A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella. [from 17th c.]

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ novelists n
romanforfatter
An author of novels.

novice /ˈnɑvɪs/ /ˈnɒvɪs/ novices n
novice
(religion) A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation. [from 14th c.]

now /naʊ/ adv
nu
At the present time.

now /naʊ/ conjunction
nu
Since, because, in light of the fact; often with that.

now /naʊ/ nows n
nu
(often, with "the") The state of not paying attention to the future or the past.

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
nu og da
(idiomatic) Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.

now or never /ˌnaʊ‿ə ˈnɛvə/ /ˌnaʊ‿əɹ ˈnɛvəɹ/ adv
nu eller aldrig
(idiomatic, set phrase) At this sole opportunity or time, or not at all.

now that conjunction
nu hvor nu når
As a consequence of the fact that; since.

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
nu til dags nu om stunder
At the present time; in the current era. [from 14th c.]

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
intetsteds ingensteds
In no place.
ikke fremad ingen vegne
To no place.

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
n'te
(mathematics) Occurring at position n in a sequence.

nu /njuː/ /nu/ nus n
ny
The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnjʉː.aːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ nuances n
nuance
A minor distinction.

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
kerne nuklear
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). [from 20th c.]
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
kerne
(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]

nuclear bomb nuclear bombs n
atombombe
A nuclear weapon.

nuclear energy n
atomkraft kernekraft
The energy released by a nuclear reaction; either through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion

nuclear fallout nuclear fallouts n
radioaktivt nedfald
(uncountable) Residual radioactive material in the upper atmosphere which settles down to Earth over a protracted period; typically ash which has been propelled upwards by a nuclear explosion or disaster, sometimes mixed with rain or snow.

nuclear family nuclear families n
kernefamilie
A family unit consisting of two parents (traditionally a mother and a father) and their children.

nuclear fission nuclear fissions n
fission kernespaltning spaltning
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, sometimes accompanied by the simultaneous release of energy.

nuclear membrane nuclear membranes n
kernemembran
(cytology) A double lipid bilayer that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells; it contains the genetic material (DNA).

nuclear physicist nuclear physicists n
kernefysiker

nuclear physics n
kernefysik atomfysik
The branch of physics that studies the nucleus of the atom, its internal structure and components.

nuclear power nuclear powers n
a-kraft atomkraft kernekraft
(uncountable) Power, especially electrical power, obtained using nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
atommagt
(countable) A nation that possesses nuclear weapons.

nuclear power plant nuclear power plants n
atomkraftværk kernekraftværk
A power plant that obtains its primary energy from the heat generated in nuclear reactions.

nuclear reaction nuclear reactions n
kernereaktion
A process such as the fission of an atomic nucleus, or the fusion of one or more atomic nuclei and/or subatomic particles in which the number of protons and/or neutrons in a nucleus changes; the reaction products may contain a different element or a different isotope of the same element.

nuclear reactor nuclear reactors n
atomreaktor
(physics) Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.

nuclear war nuclear wars n
atomkrig
A war fought using nuclear (fission and/or fusion) weapons.

nuclear weapon nuclear weapons n
kernevåben atomvåben
A weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion.

nuclear winter nuclear winters n
atomvinter
A predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war due to dust in the upper atmosphere reducing sunlight reaching the ground.

nucleic acid /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ nucleic acids n
nukleinsyre
(biochemistry, genetics) Any acidic, chainlike biological macromolecule consisting of multiple repeat units of phosphoric acid, sugar and purine and pyrimidine bases; they are involved in the preservation, replication and expression of hereditary information in every living cell

nucleon /ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ nucleons n
nukleon
A proton (uud) or a neutron (udd).

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ nuclei nucleuses n
kerne
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
cellekerne
(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nuder nudest adj
nøgen
Without clothing or other covering of the skin; without clothing on the genitals or female nipples.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nudes n
nøgenbillede
A painting, sculpture, photograph or other artwork or mass-media-reproduced image depicting one or more human figure(s) in a state of near or total undress.

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ v
puffe

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ nudisms n
nudisme
The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm.

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /ˈnudɪti/ nudities n
nøgenhed
(uncountable) The state or quality of being without clothing on the body; specifically, the quality of being without clothing on the genitals.

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ nuggets n
klump
(countable) A small, compact chunk or clump.

null hypothesis null hypotheses n
nulhypotese
(statistics) A hypothesis set up to be nullified or refuted in order to support an alternative hypothesis. When used, the null hypothesis is presumed true until statistical evidence in the form of a hypothesis test indicates otherwise. Therefore, the null and the alternative hypothesis must be mutually exclusive and exhaustive.

nullipara nulliparae nulliparas n
nullipara
A woman who has never carried a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks (one who has never given birth). It includes women who have experienced spontaneous miscarriages and induced abortions before the mid-point of pregnancy, but not women who have experienced pregnancy loss after 20 weeks.

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ numbers n
tal antal
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
tal nummer
(countable, mathematics) An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
tal
(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

number theory n
talteori
(mathematics) The branch of pure mathematics concerned with the properties of integers.

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ numerals n
tal
A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 and the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
talord numerale
(linguistics) A number word, a simple or compound word for a number often having particular grammatical attributes depending on the language.

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ numerators n
tæller
(arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

numeric keypad numeric keypads n
numerisk tastatur

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] more numerical most numerical adj
numerisk
Of or pertaining to numbers.

numerologist numerologists n
numerolog
A practitioner of numerology

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnjuːmɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ /ˈnumɹəs/ more numerous most numerous adj
talrig
Indefinitely large numerically; many.

numinous /ˈn(j)umənəs/ /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ more numinous most numinous adj
numinøse
Of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity. [from mid 17th c.]

numismatist /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ numismatists n
numismatiker
One who studies and/or collects coins and/or currencies.

numskull numskulls n
tossehoved
(pejorative) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

nun /nʊn/ /nʌn/ nuns n
nonne
A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.

nunatak /ˈnuː.nə.tæk/ /ˈnʌn.ə.tæk/ nunataker nunataks n
nunatak
A mountain top or rocky element of a ridge that is surrounded by glacial ice but is not covered by ice; a peak protruding from the surface ice sheet. [from 1870s]

nunchaku /nən-/ /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/ /nʌnˈt͡ʃɑku/ nunchakus n
karatestænger nunchaku
(countable) A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord. [from 20th c.]

nuptial plumage nuptial plumages n
pragtdragt
a conspicuous plumage worn by a (usually male) bird during mating season, to attract mates

nurse /nəːs/ /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ /nɵːs/ nurses n
sygeplejerske sygeplejer
A person involved in providing direct care for the sick:
barneplejerske nurse
A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s children.

nursery /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ nurseries n
vuggestue
(UK, chiefly British) An institution for small children who not yet have begun primary school during daytime (when their parents work); a daycare centre.

nut /nʊt/ /nʌt/ [nɐt] nuts n
nød
(food, broadly) Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants.
møtrik
(hardware) A piece of hardware, typically metal and typically hexagonal or square in shape, with a hole through it having internal screw threads, intended to be screwed onto a threaded bolt or other threaded shaft.
(climbing) A shaped piece of metal, threaded by a wire loop, which is jammed in a crack in the rockface and used to protect a climb. (Originally, machine nuts [sense #2] were used for this purpose.)

nutcracker nutcrackers n
nøddeknækker
An implement for cracking nuts.
nøddekrige
(ornithology) Either of two birds of the genus Nucifraga in the crow family.

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ nutmegs n
muskatnød muskat
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
tunnel
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ more nutrient most nutrient adj
nærende næringsrig
Providing nourishment.

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ nutrients n
næringsstof
A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ nutritions n
ernæring
That which nourishes; nutriment.

nutritional more nutritional most nutritional adj
ernæring- ernæringsmæssig
Of, pertaining to, or providing nutrition.

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ more nutritious most nutritious adj
nærende næringsrig
(of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

nutshell /ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ nutshells n
nøddeskal
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.

nux vomica nuces vomicae n
rævekage
The strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica, an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛ.mɪ.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛməɹɑn/ nychthemera nychthemerons n
døgn
A period of one day and one night, a date: in the West, a period of 24 consecutive hours.

nyctophobia n
mørkeræd nyktofobi
A fear of the night, nighttime, or darkness.

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ nylons n
nylon
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
(in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
(perjoratively, by comparison to silk) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ nymphs nymphæ n
nymfe
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
(entomology) The larva of certain insects.

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ nymphomanias n
nymfomani
Excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women.

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ more nymphomaniac most nymphomaniac adj
nymfoman
(of a woman) Having an excessive libido.

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ nymphomaniacs n
nymfoman
A woman with an excessive libido.

née /neɪ/ adj
f. født
Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
klokken et
(modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral.
(with a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead on a horizontal plane, or directly up on a vertical plane, and three being to the right on either.

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ oafs oaves n
stud
(pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
ege-
Made of oak wood or timber.

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ oaks n
eg egetræ
(uncountable) The wood of the oak.
Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ oakums n
værk
Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.

oakwood oakwoods n
egeskov
(countable) A wood populated with oak trees.

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ oars n
åre
A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat.

oarfish oarfish oarfishes n
sildekonge
A large, greatly elongated, type of fish of the family Regalecidae.

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ oases oasises n
oase
A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
(figuratively) A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.

oat /oʊt/ /əʊt/ oats n
havre
(uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ oaths n
ed
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
ed løfte
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

oatmeal /ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ oatmeals n
havregryn
Meal made from rolled or round oats.
havregrød
A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.

oats /ˈoʊts/ /ˈəʊts/ n
havregryn
Seeds of an oat plant, especially prepared as food.

obdurate /-ət/ /ˈɑbd(j)əɹɪt/ /ˈɑbd(j)ʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒəɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒʊɹɪt/ more obdurate most obdurate adj
hårdnakket
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ obediences n
lydighed
The quality of being obedient.

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ obelisks n
obelisk
(architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument. [from mid 16th c.]

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ /əˈbiːs/ more obese most obese obeser obesest adj
fed
Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] obesities n
overvægt fedme
(pathology) The state of being obese.

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
adlyde lyde lystre
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ obituaries n
dødsannonce
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
nekrolog
(by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ objects n
objekt ting
A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
objekt genstandsled
(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
objekt ting genstand
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
genstand
(category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
indvende
(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

object complement object complements n
objektsprædikat omsagnsled til genstandsled
(grammar) A complement which is coupled to an object.

object language object languages n
objektsprog
(lexicography) the language of the headwords in a dictionary (in a French-to-English translation dictionary, French is the object language)

object-oriented programming n
objektorienteret programmering
(programming) A programming paradigm that uses hierarchies of "objects", instantiated from templates called "classes", to design applications and computer programs.

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ objectives n
mål
A goal that is striven for.

oblast /ˈɒblæst/ /ˈɒblɑːst/ oblasti oblasts n
oblast
A region or province in Slavic or Slavic-influenced countries.

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ obligations n
forpligtelse pligt
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
pligt
A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
forpligte
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

obliterate /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
tilintetgøre udslette
To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ oblivions n
glemsel intethed
The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, including through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.

oblivious /əˈblɪviːəs/ more oblivious most oblivious adj
uvidende
(usually followed by to or of) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ oboes n
obo
(woodwind instrument) A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ oboe d'amores oboes d'amore oboi d'amore n
obo d'amore
An instrument of the oboe family, pitched in A below middle C.

oboist oboists n
oboist
(musician) Someone who plays an oboe.

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ more obsequious most obsequious adj
servil slesk
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
underdanig
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ observations n
iagttagelse observation bemærkning
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

observatory /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ observatories n
observatorium observatorie
A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
observere betragte følge iagttage overholde
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
bemærke
(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ observers n
iagttager betragter observatør
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

obsess /əbˈsɛs/ v
besætte
(passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ obsessions n
tvangstanke
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
besættelse fiks ide
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsive disorders n
OCD
(medicine, psychology) A mental and behavioral disorder, characterized by obsessive intrusive thoughts and a compulsion to ease the resulting distress by repeating specific routines or rituals, regardless of their interference with other activities.

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder obsessive-compulsive personality disorders n
anankastisk personlighedsforstyrrelse obsessiv-kompulsiv personlighedsforstyrrelse tvangspræget personlighedsforstyrrelse
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by an extreme pattern of concern with orderliness, perfectionism, excessive attention to details, mental and interpersonal control.

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ obsidians n
obsidian
(mineral) A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ obsolescences n
forældelse
(uncountable) The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ more obsolete most obsolete adj
forældet gået af brug
(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ obstacles n
forhindring hindring
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ obstetricians n
fødselshjælper
(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

obstetrics /ɑbˈstɛ.trɪks/ /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ n
obstetrik
(medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy.

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/ more obstinate most obstinate adj
hårdnakket obstinat
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
opnå erholde

obtainable more obtainable most obtainable adj
anskaffningsbar tilgængelig
Able to be obtained.

obtuse angle obtuse angles n
stump vinkel
(mathematics, geometry) An angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ more obvious most obvious adj
åbenbar åbenlys indlysende oplagt tydelig
Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ more obviously most obviously adv
naturligvis
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ ocarinas n
okarina ocarina
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ occasions n
lejlighed
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
anledning
An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]
anledning begivenhed
A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
behov grund
Need; requirement, necessity. [from 16th c.]

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
foranledige forårsage
(transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ occipital lobes n
occipitallap
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located at the back of the head.

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ more occult most occult adj
okkult
Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.
esoterisk okkult
Esoteric.

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
okkultisme
(usually, _, with "the") Supernatural affairs.

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ occultations n
okkultation
(astronomy) An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is hidden by another celestial object that passes between it and the observer when the nearer object appears larger and completely hides the more distant object.

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ occupations n
beskæftigelse erhverv arbejde
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
besættelse okkupation
The act, process or state of possessing a place.
(geopolitics, military) The control of a nation or region by a hostile military or paramilitary force.

occupational more occupational most occupational adj
arbejdsmæssig
Of, belonging, or relating to an occupation (in any sense).

occupier occupiers n
besætter
One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
besætte
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
forekomme
(intransitive, sciences) To be present or found.

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ oceans n
ocean verdenshav
(countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ oceanographers n
oceanograf
a person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografi
The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

oceanologist oceanologists n
oceanolog
One who studies oceanology.

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ octagons n
ottekant oktogon
(geometry, also, attributively) A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
ottekantet oktagonal oktogonal
(geometry) Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.

octahedron octahedra octahedrons n
oktaeder
(geometry) a polyhedron with eight faces; the regular octahedron has regular triangles as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

octane number octane numbers n
oktantal
A measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel; isooctane having an octane number of 100, a fuel with the same antiknock properties as a mixture of 90% isooctane and 10% heptane having an octane number of 90.

octathlon /ɒkˈtæθlɒn/ octathla octathlons n
ottekamp
(athletics) A sporting event consisting of eight different sports or contests.

octave /ˈɑkteɪv/ /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒkteɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ octaves n
oktav
(music) An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.

octet /ɒkˈtɛt/ octets n
oktet
(music) A group of eight musicians performing together.
(music) A composition for such a group of musicians.

octolingual adj
ottesproget

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ octopi octopii octopodes octopuses octopusses n
blæksprutte ottearmet blæksprutte
(uncountable) The flesh of these marine molluscs eaten as food.

octuplet octuplets n
otteling
(music) A group of eight notes played in the time of six.
A group of eight children born together.

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ odder oddest adj
mærkelig
Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.
ulige
(maths, not comparable) Numerically indivisible by two.

odd function odd functions n
ulige funktion
(mathematics) Any function whose value changes sign if the independent variable changes sign i.e. f(-x) = -f(x)

ode /od/ /oʊd/ /əʊd/ odes n
ode
A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.

odontophobia odontophobias n
odontofobi tandlægeangst tandlægeskræk
An irrational fear of dentistry.

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
duftløs
Having no odor.

oenological more oenological most oenological adj
ønologisk
Of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenologist oenologists n
ønolog
An expert in the science of oenology.

oenology /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
ønologi
The scientific study of wines and winemaking.

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ oesophagi oesophaguses n
spiserør
(anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

oeuvre /ˈuːvɹə/ /ˈəːvɹə/ /ˈɜːvɹə/ oeuvres n
forfatterskab
(uncountable, collective) The complete body of an artist's work.

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
af
Introducing an epithet that indicates a birthplace, residence, dominion, or other place associated with the individual.
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
i
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]

of age
myndig
Old enough to be considered an adult (in law, or by society generally).

of color adj
farvet
(chiefly, US) Nonwhite; of a race other than white, for example black. [from 18th c.]

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔɹs/ /əv ˈkɔːs/ adv
selvfølgelig naturligvis
Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.]

off the face of the earth
fra jordens overflade
(idiomatic) Used to emphasize the state of cessation, destruction, termination, etc.

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ offals n
indmad slagteriaffald
The internal organs of an animal, used as food.

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
förolämpa krænke
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɑf.ɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ offenses n
lovovertrædelse
The act of offending.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ more offensive most offensive adj
anstødelig stødende
Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
offensiv
Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
(sports) Having to do with play directed at scoring.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ offensives n
offensiv
(countable, military) An attack.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ offers n
tilbud forslag bud
A proposal that has been made.
tilbud udbud
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
udbudsforretning
(legal) An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
tilbyde foreslå
(intransitive) To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
tilbyde udlove udsætte
(transitive) To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ offices n
bureau kontor
Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
kontor bureau
A room, set of rooms, or building used for non-manual work, particularly:

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ officers n
officer
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ officials n
tjenestemand embedsmand dommer
An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.

official language official languages n
officielt sprog
A language afforded an elevated status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction, typically for government use.

offscreen adj
uden for billedet
Existing or happening outside the frame of the cinema or television screen

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ offsides n
offside
(sports) An offside play.

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ offspring offsprings n
afkom
An animal or plant's progeny or young.

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ more often most often oftener oftenest adv
ofte hyppig
Frequently; many times.

oganesson /oʊɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
oganesson
The chemical element (Symbol Og) with atomic number 118. It is the heaviest known element. Highly radioactive, it does not occur naturally. Originally expected to be a noble gas, it is now predicted to be a reactive metallic solid, and a semiconductor or a post-transition metal.

ogonek /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ /ɔˈɡɔnɛk/ /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ ogoneks n
ogonek
(orthography) A hook-shaped diacritical mark ⟨◌̨⟩ attached underneath a vowel, typically to indicate nasalization, as in Ąą, Ęę, Įį, Ǫǫ or Ųų.

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
åh
Expression of surprise.
Expression of wonder, amazement, or awe.
o
An invocation or address (similar to the vocative in languages with noun declension), often with a term of endearment.

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ ohs n
nul
the digit 0 (especially in representations of speech)

oh my God interjection
åh min gud det er løgn tak for kaffe
(potentially, _, offensive) An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.

oh no /(ˈ)əʊ ˈnəʊ/ interjection
åh nej åh, nej
An exclamation or expression of alarm, concern, or resentment about a problem or error.

oil /ɔl̴/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] oils n
olie madolie
Liquid fat.
olie råolie
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
planteolie vegetabilsk olie
(attributive) Containing oil, conveying oil; intended for or capable of containing oil.

oil /ɔl̴/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] v
smøre olie
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

oil lamp oil lamps n
olielampe
A simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source, especially lamp oil.

oil palm oil palms n
oliepalme
A plant of species Elaeis guineensis, principal source of palm oil and palm kernel oil.
Any species of palm which can usefully produce palm oil.

oil pipeline n
olieledning olierørledning
A pipeline that carries (crude) oil. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oil refinery oil refineries n
olieraffinaderi
An industrial process plant where crude oil is processed and refined into useful petroleum products

oil refining n
olieraffinering
The industrial process of converting crude oil into petroleum and other useful products

oil rig oil rigs n
borerig
A rig, consisting of platform and machinery, used to drill for oil and other petroleum products like natural gas.

oil sand oil sands n
tjæresand
A relatively loose sandstone, or porous carbonate rock, impregnated with bitumen.

oil shale oil shales n
olieskifer
A sedimentary rock containing kerogen from which petroleum-like shale oil can be produced by pyrolysis, hydrogenation, or thermal dissolution.

oil tanker oil tankers n
olietankskib
(watercraft) A ship that transports oil (petroleum), such as crude oil or bunker oil.

oil-fired adj
oliefyret
Of a boiler or heating system: burning oil as a fuel to provide heat.

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
øf
Representing the grunting sound made by a pig.

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] ointments n
salve
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ okapi okapis n
okapi
A large ruminant mammal, of species Okapia johnstoni, found in the rainforests of the Congo, related to the giraffe but with a much shorter neck, a reddish-brown coat, and zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters. [from early 20th c.]

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈɒkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ okras n
okra
The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ okroshkas n
okrosjka
A cold raw vegetable soup, part of the national cuisines of Russia and Ukraine.

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] elder eldest older oldermost oldest adj
gammel
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
Of a perishable item, having existed for most of, or more than, its shelf life.
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
tidligere gammel
Former, previous.

old age n
alderdom
The latter part of life, the part of life after one's prime.

old guard old guards n
gammel garde
A (comparatively) conservative, reactionary faction that is more unwilling to accept new ideas than their peers are.
Collectively, the members of a team who have been a long time in a place.

old habits die hard proverb
man kan ikke lære en gammel hund nye kunster
Established habits are difficult to change.

old man old men n
olding
(literally) An elderly man.

old wine in a new bottle n
gammel vin på nye flasker
(idiomatic) An existing concept or institution offered as though it were a new one.

old wives' tale old wives' tales n
ammestuehistorie
A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many.

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ more old-fashioned most old-fashioned older-fashioned oldest-fashioned adj
gammeldags
Of a thing: outdated or no longer in vogue.
Of a person: preferring the customs of earlier times and the old-style ways.

older brother older brothers n
storebroder storebror
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older,‎ brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

older sister older sisters n
storesøster
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older,‎ sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːk/ oligarchs n
oligark
A member of an oligarchy; someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.

oligarchic adj
oligarkisk
Of or pertaining to oligarchy.

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ oligarchies n
oligarki fåmandsvælde
A government run by and for only a few, often the aristocracy, the wealthy, or their friends and associates.
oligarki
A state ruled by such a government.
Those who make up an oligarchic government.

oligophrenia /ˌɒlɪɡoʊˈfɹiːnɪə/ /ˌɒlɪɡoʊˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌɒlɪɡəˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ oligophrenias n
oligofreni
(pathology) subnormal mental development

oligopoly /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ oligopolies n
oligopol
(economics) An economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.

oligotrophic more oligotrophic most oligotrophic adj
oligotrof

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ olives n
oliven
The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ olive branches n
oliegren
A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace.

olive oil olive oils n
olivenolie
A vegetable oil, pressed from olives, and used in cooking and as a salad dressing; it is high in unsaturated fatty acids.

olive-backed pipit olive-backed pipits n
tajgapiber
Anthus hodgsoni, passerine bird of the pipit (Anthus) genus, which breeds across southern, north central and eastern Asia, as well as in the north-eastern European Russia

om nom nom interjection
nammenam
(slang, or, childish) The sound made while relishing food.

ombudsman /ʔomˈbuːds.mɐn/ /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ ombudsmen n
ombudsmand
An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ omelettes n
omelet æggekage
A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

ominous /ˈɑmɪnəs/ /ˈɒmɪnəs/ more ominous most ominous adj
varslende
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
ildevarslende uheldsvanger
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ /əˈmɪt/ v
udelade
(transitive) To leave out or exclude.

omnipresence omnipresences n
allestedsnærværelse
The ability to be, or the characteristic of being, at all places at the same time (usually only attributed to God).

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
allestedsnærværende
Being everywhere simultaneously.

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
alvidende
Having total knowledge.

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ omnivores n
omnivor altæder
An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

omphaloskepsis /ˌɒmfələˈskɛpsɪs/ n
navlepilleri
Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel; navel-gazing.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
på
(informal) Destined; involved, doomed.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
på
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
With verbs describing an action of hitting, rubbing, scratching, binding against, etc., designates the thing impacted or contacted.

on average
i gennemsnit
Expressed as a measure of central tendency (usually the arithmetic mean).

on behalf of preposition
på vegne af
Speaking or acting for.

on call
på tilkaldevagt
Available to be summoned.

on command
på kommando
When it is ordered or desired; through conscious volition.

on duty
have vagt i tjeneste på arbejde
Actively engaged in an assigned task, duty or occupation.

on earth
alverden
Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.

on foot
til fods
On one's feet; walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal. [from 10th c.]

on pins and needles
oppe på lakridserne på stikkerne

on purpose
med vilje med fuldt overlæg
(idiomatic) By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately. [from 16th c.]

on television
fjernsyn tv
Broadcast through the medium of television.

on the brink of /ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/ preposition
på vippen
Very near, imminently approaching; ready to, about to.

on the contrary
tværtimod
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed.

on the fly adv
i farten i skyndingen
(baseball, of the ball) While in the air, without having touched the ground.

on the fritz
i udu kaput
(of electrical or mechanical appliances, idiomatic, Northern US) Out of order; malfunctioning; broken.

on the house
på husets regning
(of goods or services) free, complimentary.

on the nose
på næsen
Exact; precise; appropriate.

on the one hand
på den ene side
(sequence, idiomatic) From one point of view.

on the other hand
på den anden side
(sequence, idiomatic) From another point of view.

on the safe side
for en sikkerheds skyld på den sikre side
Taking precautions.

on the wagon
på vandvognen
(idiomatic) Abstaining from drinking any alcoholic drink, usually in the sense of having given it up (as opposed to never having partaken); teetotal.

on the way
på vej
(idiomatic) Coming; approaching.

on the whole
i det store og hele stort set
(idiomatic) For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.

on this side of preposition
dennesides
(This entry is a translation hub.)

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
klar, parat, start
(sports) A three-command start when racing:

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
gang en
(frequency) One and only one time.
engang
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
bare når først så snart
As soon as; when; after.

once again adv
endnu en gang
(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

once bitten, twice shy proverb
brændt barn skyr ilden
One is cautious if one has been hurt in the past.

once in a while adv
en gang imellem indimellem
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
der var engang
A long time ago; at some time in the past (a traditional beginning of children's stories, especially fairy tales).

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪk/ adj
onkologisk
(oncology) Of or pertaining to oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ oncologies n
onkologi
The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] [wən] determiner
den det ene eneste
A single.
en den det en og samme ene eneste
Being an unknown person with the specified name; see also "a certain".
en den det ene ener eneste
Being a preeminent example.
en den det ene eneste enet
Used for emphasis in place of a

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] [wən] ones n
ener ettal
The digit or figure 1.
endollarseddel
(US) A one-dollar bill.
ener et én
(mathematics) The identity element with respect to multiplication in a ring.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] [wən] numeral
et én en
The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] [wən] pronoun
en man én
(indefinite personal pronoun) Any person (applying to people in general).

one and a half numeral
halvanden halvandet
(This entry is a translation hub.)

one another pronoun
hinanden hverandre
(reciprocal pronoun) Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of two or more people or things; compare each other.

one brick short of a full load adj
har en skrue løs
(slang) Not mentally sound; insane.

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
en for alle, alle for en
Each individual should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of each individual.

one man's loss is another man's gain proverb
den enes død, den andens brød
Some people's misfortune is other people's fortune.

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
et øjeblik
Used to ask a person to wait a moment.

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
én svale gør ingen sommer
One instance of an event (such as the arrival of a single bird) does not necessarily indicate a trend.

one-armed bandit /ˌwʌnɑɹmd ˈbændɪt/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd ˈbændɪt/ one-armed bandits n
enarmet tyveknægt
(originally, US, gambling) A gaming machine having a long arm-like handle at one side that a player pulls down to make reels spin; the player wins money or tokens when certain combinations of symbols line up on these reels.

one-eyed adj
enøjet
Having only a single eye, particularly when a greater number is normal.

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
enbenet
Having only one leg.

one-night stand one-night stands n
engangsknald one-night stand
(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
(idiomatic) Either of the two partners involved in such a single sexual encounter.

one-off one-offs n
engangsforeteelse engangsfænomen
(idiomatic, Commonwealth) Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.

one-stop shop one-stop shops n
rådgivningskontor
(informal) The only place, institution, or technology that one needs.

one-way street one-way streets n
ensrettet gade ensrettet vej
A road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction.

one-way ticket one-way tickets n
enkeltbillet
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return.

ongoing adj
igangværende
Presently or currently happening; being in progress.

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ onions n
løg
A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
The bulb of such a plant.

onion dome onion domes n
løgkuppel
(architecture) An onion-shaped dome, characteristic of august buildings in Moghul and Russian architecture

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
eneste
Alone in a category.
Singularly superior; the best.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
kun bare
Without others or anything further; exclusively.

only child only children n
enebarn
A person who has no siblings; a person raised as the sole child in a household.

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ [ˌänɪˌmänʌˈpʰɪi̯ːjʌ] onomatopoeiae onomatopoeias n
onomatopoietikon lydord
(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.
(countable) A word that sounds like what it represents, such as "gurgle", "stutter", or "hiss".

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ adj
onomatopoietisk
Of or relating to onomatopoeia.
lydefterlignende onomatopoietisk
Having the property of onomatopoeia.

ontological adj
ontologisk
Of or pertaining to the nature of being or existence.

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ onyxes n
onyks
(mineral) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑləd͡ʒi/ /əʊˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oologi
The hobby or practice of collecting birds' eggs, especially those of wild birds.

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ oophorectomies n
ooforektomi ovariektomi
(medicine) Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
ups hovsa
(colloquial) Acknowledging a mistake.

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ more op-ed most op-ed adj
kronik
Of or being a newspaper page, usually opposite the editorial page, that features signed articles expressing personal viewpoints.

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ opacities n
ugennemsigtighed uigennemsigtighed
(uncountable) The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ more open most open adj
åben
(usually, not comparable) Not closed.
(not comparable) Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
(comparable) Receptive.
(not comparable) Public
(mathematics, topology, of a set) Which is part of a predefined collection of subsets of X, that defines a topological space on X.
Not settled or adjusted; not decided or determined; not closed or withdrawn from consideration.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ v
åbne lukke op
(transitive) To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
(transitive) To make accessible to customers or clients.
indlede
(transitive) To start (a campaign).
åbne
(intransitive) To begin conducting business.
begynde åbne
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.
åbne lukke op åbnes
(obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

open prison open prisons n
åbent fængsel

open relationship open relationships n
åbent forhold
A romantic and/or sexual relationship in which the people involved are permitted or tolerated to be available to have additional simultaneous romantic and/or sexual relationships.

open sandwich open sandwiches n
mad stykke smørrebrød
Any dish consisting of only one slice of bread, with any topping.

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
sesam, luk dig op
open up (especially referring to doors)

open syllable open syllables n
åben stavelse
(linguistics) A syllable that has no coda after its nucleus, and which hence ends in a vowel.

open world /ˌoʊp(ə)n ˈwɜɹld/ /ˌəʊp(ə)n ˈwɜːld/ open worlds n
åben verden
(video games, also, attributive) A gameworld that the player may traverse freely, rather than being restricted to certain predefined areas and quests. [from early 21st c.]

open-air museum open-air museums n
frilandsmuseum
A museum where the exhibitions are located outdoors.

open-minded more open-minded most open-minded adj
fordomsfri
Willing to consider new and different concepts, ideas, or opinions.

opera /ˈɑ.pɚ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ɹə/ operas opere n
opera
(music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
(music) The score for such a work.
(music) The genre of such works, the art of composing operas.
A company dedicated to performing such works.

opera house opera houses n
operahus

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ /ˌɑpəˈɹænd/ operands n
operand
(mathematics, computing) A quantity to which an operator is applied (in 3 - x, the operands of the subtraction operator are 3 and x).

operating room operating rooms n
operationsstue
A room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations.

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ operating systems n
styresystem operativsystem
(computing, software) Software for controlling the allocation and use of various hardware resources (memory, CPU time, disk space, input and output devices) to tasks and remote terminals.

operating theatre operating theatres n
operationsstue
A room in a hospital used for performing surgery (originally designed for operations in front of observers).

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ operations n
operation
The method by which a device performs its function.
A planned undertaking.
(medicine) A surgical procedure.
(computing, logic, mathematics) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands)
(military) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm)

operative /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/ /ˈɒpɹətɪv/ more operative most operative adj
bærende vigtig
Effectual or important.
fungerende operativ
Functional, in working order.

operative /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/ /ˈɒpɹətɪv/ operatives n
medarbejder
An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
deltager
A participant in an operation.

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ operators n
operatør operator
One who operates.
telefonist telefonistinde
A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections.
operator telefonist telefonistinde
A member of a military special operations unit.

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ ophthalmologists n
øjenlæge oftalmolog
A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

ophthalmology /ˌɑfθə(l)ˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ ophthalmologies n
oftalmologi
(medicine) The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ opiates n
opiat
(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
mene
(intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ opinions n
mening opinion
A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

opinion poll opinion polls n
meningsmåling
A poll organized in an attempt to quantify public opinion on a subject.

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ opia opiums n
opium
(uncountable) A yellow-brown, addictive narcotic drug obtained from the dried juice of unripe pods of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, and containing alkaloids such as morphine, codeine, and papaverine.

opium den opium dens n
opiumhule opiumshule
(historical) An establishment in which opium is sold and smoked.

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ opossums n
opossum pungrotte
Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ opponents n
modspiller
modstander kritiker
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

opportune more opportune most opportune adj
opportun passende
Suitable for some particular purpose.
belejlig opportun
At a convenient or advantageous time.

opportunist /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ opportunists n
opportunist
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

opportunity /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] opportunities n
mulighed chance
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
mulighed
A favorable circumstance or occasion.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
modsat
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
Facing in the other direction.
Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ opposites n
modsat
Something opposite or contrary to something else.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
over for
Facing, or across from.

opposite sex n
modsatte køn
(attributively) Heterosexual, or otherwise relating to a relationship between a woman and a man.

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ oppositions n
opposition
The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
(politics) A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
undertrykke
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ oppressions n
undertrykkelse
The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.

optic /ˈɑp.tɪk/ /ˈɒp.tɪk/ adj
optisk
(relational) Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
(optics, relational) Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.

optical /ˈɑptɪkəl/ /ˈɒptɪkəl/ more optical most optical adj
optisk
Designed to assist or enhance sight
Of, or relating to visible light.
Incorporating light-sensitive devices.

optical fibre optical fibres n
lysleder
(British spelling) A thin, transparent, flexible fibre, made of glass or plastic, used for transmitting light.

optician opticians n
optiker
A person who makes, dispenses or sells lenses, spectacles.

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ more optimistic most optimistic adj
optimistisk
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
(computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.

optimization optimizations n
optimering
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimere
(transitive) To make (something) optimal.
(transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
(intransitive) To become optimal.

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ options n
mulighed valgmulighed
One of a set of choices that can be made. [from 19th c.]
aktieoption option
(finance, legal) A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price; can apply to financial market transactions, or to ordinary transactions for tangible assets such as a residence or automobile. [from mid-18th c.]

optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adj
frivillig valgfri
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ optometrists n
optiker optometrist øjenlæge
A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
guld
(tincture) Of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
eller
(logic) An operator denoting the disjunction of two propositions or truth values. There are two forms, the inclusive or and the exclusive or.
Otherwise (a consequence of the condition that the previous is false).

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ ors n
guld
(tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or else phraseologicalUnit
ellers
(idiomatic) No matter what (implies an unspecified threat).

oral /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔ.ɹəl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
mundtlig
(relational) Spoken rather than written.

oral candidiasis oral candidiases n
trøske

oral hygiene n
mundhygiejne
The practice of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders.

oral sex n
oralsex
Stimulation of another person's genitals or anus using the mouth.

orange /ˈɑɹənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹənʒ/ /ˈɒɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɪnʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹəŋʒ/ more orange most orange oranger orangest adj
orange appelsin
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

orange /ˈɑɹənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹənʒ/ /ˈɒɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɪnʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹəŋʒ/ oranges n
appelsintræ appelsin
(countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
appelsin orange
(countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.
orange appelsin
An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured cordial.
An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured soft drink.

orange juice orange juices n
appelsinjuice
The juice of squeezed oranges; used as a beverage or in cocktails.

orange peel orange peels n
appelsinskal appelsinskræl orangeskal
(countable, uncountable, literally) The skin of an orange, including the pith.

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ orangeades n
appelsinvand
A soft drink or a soda with an orange flavor.

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ orbs n
kugle
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ orbits n
kredsløb omløbsbane
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ orcs n
ork
(fantasy, mythology) A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green. [from 17th c.]

orca /ˈoɹkə/ /ˈɔːkə/ orca orcas n
spækhugger

orchard /ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ orchards n
frugthave frugtplantage
A garden or an area of land for the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
frugttræ
The trees themselves cultivated in such an area.

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ orchestrae orchestras n
orkester
(music) A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
orchestra orkester
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
orkestergrav orkester
The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.

orchestra pit orchestra pits n
orkestergrav
(performing arts) A sunken area in front of a stage in which musicians, largely hidden from view, play music to accompany stage performances.

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orkestral
Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ orchids n
gøgeurt
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. [mid-19th c.]

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ /ɔːˈdeɪn/ v
ordinere
(religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] orders n
orden
(countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
(countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.
(countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below class and above family; a taxon at that rank.
A number of things or persons arranged in a fixed or suitable place, or relative position; a rank; a row; a grade; especially, a rank or class in society; a distinct character, kind, or sort.
(graph theory, of a graph) The number of vertices in the graph (i.e. the set-theoretic order of the set of vertices of the graph).
rækkefølge ordning orden
(countable) A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
ordre orden
(countable) A command.
ordre bestilling
(countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
bestille
(transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
ordne
To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

order of the day orders of the day n
dagsorden
The business to be done by a body (such as a legislature) on a particular day; an agenda.

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ more orderly most orderly adj
ordentlig velordnet
Neat and tidy; possessing order.

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ orderlies n
portør
A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
oppasser ordonnans
(military) A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

ordinal /ˈoː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔɹ.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.nəl/ ordinals n
ordenstal ordinaltal
An ordinal number such as first, second and third.

ordinal number ordinal numbers n
ordenstal ordinaltal
(grammar) A word that expresses the relative position of an item in a sequence.
(arithmetic) A natural number used to denote position in a sequence.
(set theory) Such a number generalised to correspond to any cardinal number (the size of some set); formally, the order type of some well-ordered set of some cardinality a, which represents an equivalence class of well-ordered sets (exactly those of cardinality a) under the equivalence relation "existence of an order-preserving bijection".

ordoliberalism /-bəɹəl/ /-bɹəl/ /-də-/ /ˌɔɹdoʊˈlɪbəɹəlɪzəm/ /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbɹəlɪz(ə)m/ n
ordoliberalisme
(economics, politics) A political philosophy that emphasizes the desirability of the government establishing rules to maximize the potential of the free market to produce results.

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ ores n
malm
Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed.

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ oreganos n
oregano almindelig merian
The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

organ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔːɡən/ organs n
organ orgel
The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
organ
(by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.
An official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication of an organization.
orgel
(musical instruments) A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

organ donor organ donors n
organdonor
A person (living or dead) from whom an organ is removed in order to be transplanted into another person.

organ gun /ˌɔɹɡ(ə)n ˈɡʌn/ /ˌɔːɡ(ə)n ˈɡʌn/ organ guns n
orgelbøsse ribauldequin
(firearm, historical) A large, portable firearm normally supported by wheels, in which bullets may be fired from a row of several tubes in succession; it was chiefly used from the 14th to the 17th century.

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ more organic most organic adj
organisk
(chemistry) Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.
økologisk
(agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

organic chemistry n
organisk kemi
(chemistry) The chemistry of organic compounds (that is, chemical compounds with carbon atoms in a covalent bond).

organic compound organic compounds n
organisk forbindelse
(organic chemistry) Any compound containing carbon atoms covalently bound to other atoms.

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ organisms n
organisme
Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ organizations n
organisation
(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organisere
(transitive) To arrange in working order.

organized crime n
organiseret kriminalitet
A large criminal organization, or a group of such organizations, that deals in illegal goods and services.

organized religion organized religions n
organiseret religion
A religion in which rules exist to govern the means by which adherents participate in the religion.

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡæ.zəm/ orgasms n
orgasme
A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

orgasmic more orgasmic most orgasmic adj
orgastisk
(uncomparable) Of or relating to orgasms.

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ more orgulous most orgulous adj
farlig truende
Threatening; dangerous.

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ orgies n
orgie
A gathering of people to engage in group sex.
Excessive indulgence in a specified activity.

orient /ˈɒɹ.ɪˌɛnt/ /ˈɔɹ.iˌɛnt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪˌɛnt/ v
orientere
(transitive, often, reflexive, figuratively) To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

oriental dance oriental dances n
orientalsk dans
.

oriental pratincole oriental pratincoles n
orient-braksvale
A wader, Glareola maldivarum.

orientalist /ˌɔɹiˈɛntəlɪst/ orientalists n
orientalist
A scholar who studies the Orient; a person interested in the Orient.

orienteering n
orienteringsløb
(sport) The act of racing across unfamiliar place using a map and compass.

orifice /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ /ˈɔɹəfɪs/ orifices n
åbning
A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.

oriflamme /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ oriflammes n
oriflamme

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] origamis n
origami
(uncountable, art) The Japanese art of paper folding.

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ origins n
oprindelse herkomst
The beginning of something.
origo
(mathematics) The point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ more original most original adj
oprindelig original
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
(not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
original oprindelig
(comparable) Fresh, different.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ originals n
original særling
A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

original sin original sins n
arvesynd
(Christianity) Adam's disobedience to God.
(Christianity) The state of sinfulness, present in each human from birth, which is a result of Adam's disobedience.

originator /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtɚ/ originators n
ophavsmand
Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

ornithological adj
ornitologisk
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist ornithologists n
ornitolog
A person who studies or practices ornithology.

ornithology /ɔɹnɪθɒlədʒi/ ornithologies n
ornitologi
The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

ornithosis ornithoses n
ornithosis
(medicine) A zoonotic infectious disease (of birds) caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci, it can be transmitted to humans and other animals. When carried by any species of bird belonging to the Psittacidae family (parrots), it is called psittacosis or parrot fever.

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ orphans n
forældreløst barn hittebarn
A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.
fransk horeunge
(typography) A single line of type, beginning a paragraph, at the bottom of a column or page.

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ orphanages n
børnehjem
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

orrery /ˈɑɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɔɹ.ə.ɹi/ orreries n
planetarium
A clockwork model of any given solar system.

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ more orthodox most orthodox adj
ortodoks rettroende
Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology. [from 15th c.]
ortodoks almindelig anerkendt
Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted. [1640s]

orthodoxy /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ orthodoxies n
ortodoksi
Correctness in doctrine and belief.

orthoepy /ɔɹˈθoʊ.ə.pi/ /ɔː.ˈθəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔɹ.θoʊˌɛ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌiː.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌɛ.pi/ orthoepies n
ortoepi
the study of pronunciation. [1640]

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
ortogonal vinkelret
(geometry) Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
Of a pair of elements in an ortholattice: each less than or equal to the orthocomplement of the other.

orthogonalization orthogonalizations n
ortogonalisering
(mathematics) The process of converting a set of functions or vectors into orthogonal ones.

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
ortografisk
Of, or relating to, orthography.

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ orthographies n
ortografi retskrivning
(uncountable) Correct spelling according to established usage; also (obsolete) pronunciation according to the spelling of a word.
(uncountable) The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words; the study of spelling.
(countable) A method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols; spelling.

orthopedic more orthopedic most orthopedic adj
ortopædisk
Of, or relating to orthopedics.

orthophoto orthophotos n
ortofoto
An aerial photograph that has been geometrically corrected (orthorectified) such that the scale of the photograph is uniform, meaning that the photo can be considered equivalent to a map.

orthorexia n
ortoreksi
(psychology) A fixation with healthy or righteous eating.

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ /ˈɒˌsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ oscilloscopes n
oscilloskop
An electronic measuring instrument that creates a visible two-dimensional graph, on a screen, of one or more continuously varying voltages or currents.

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ osmiums n
osmium
A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ osmoses n
osmose
(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

osmotic pressure osmotic pressures n
osmotisk tryk
(physical chemistry) The hydrostatic pressure exerted by a solution across a semipermeable membrane from a pure solvent; the pressure needed to counteract osmosis.

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ ospreys n
fiskeørn
A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

ossification /ˌɑsəfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ ossifications n
forbening ossifikation
The normal process by which bone is formed.

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ more ostensible most ostensible adj
åbenlys
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

osteoarchaeology n
osteoarkæologi

osteopenia osteopenias n
osteopeni
The medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis.

ostmark ostmarks n
DDR-mark østmark
(historical) The currency unit of the former German Democratic Republic (aka GDR, DDR, East Germany) until 1990, abbreviated DDM.

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ ostriches n
struds
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the genus Struthio.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʊðəɹ/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðəɹ/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
andre
See other (determiner) below.
(obsolete) Left, as opposed to right.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʊðəɹ/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðəɹ/ /ˈʌðɚ/ determiner
andre
Not the one or ones previously referred to.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʊðəɹ/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðəɹ/ /ˈʌðɚ/ others n
andre
An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
anderledes
(manner) Differently, in another way.
ellers
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
(conjunctive) In all other respects.

otolaryngology /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oto-rhino-laryngologi
(medicine) The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

otolith otoliths n
otolit øresten
(zoology) A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense.

otologist /əʊˈtɒlədʒɪst/ otologists n
otolog
A doctor specializing in otology. [from 19th c.]

otology /oʊˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ otologies n
otologi
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the ear, its structure, function and pathology.

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ otorhinolaryngologists n
øre-næse-hals-læge
(medicine) A doctor specializing in otorhinolaryngology, the study of the ear, nose, and throat.

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] otters n
odder
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.
(gay slang) A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
av
An expression of one's own physical pain.

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
burde
(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.
(auxiliary) Indicating advisability or prudence.
(auxiliary) Indicating desirability.
(auxiliary) Indicating likelihood or probability.

our /aː(r)/ /aː(ɹ)/ /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐwə(r)/ /ɐʋə(r)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
vor
Belonging to us.

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
vor vores
That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ interjection
ud slut
(procedure word, especially, military) A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and does not expect a response.

out loud adv
højt
(idiomatic) Using the voice; not silently; aloud.

out of sight, out of mind proverb
ude af syne, ude af sind ude af øje, ude af sind
When something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
ud af det blå
(idiomatic) Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.

out of the frying pan, into the fire
fra asken i ilden
(idiomatic) Move or get from an already bad situation to a worse one; end up in a worse situation when trying to escape from a bad or difficult one.

out of the mouths of babes proverb
fra børn og fulde folk skal man høre sandheden
From the comments of children, who are honest and innocent, . . . (comes truth or wisdom).

out of thin air adv
ud af den blå luft
(idiomatic) From nowhere or nothing; from a non-existent or unknown source.

outbreak /ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ outbreaks n
udbrud
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
bølge
A sudden increase.

outcast /aʊtˈkæst/ /aʊtˈkɑːst/ /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ outcasts n
paria udstødt
One that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper. [from 14th c.]

outcompete v
udkonkurrere
To be more successful than a competitor; especially to thrive in the presence of an organism that is competing for resources.

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ more outdated most outdated adj
outdated uddateret
Out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated.

outer space /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/ /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ [ˌaʊ̯tə ˈspɛɪ̯s] [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
ydre rum
Region outside explored space.

outhouse outhouses n
das
(North America) An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

outlandish /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/ /ˌæɔtˈlændɪʃ/ [-ˈlɛən-] [ˌaʊ̯t-] more outlandish most outlandish adj
udenlandsk
(archaic) Of or from a foreign country; not indigenous or native; alien, foreign.

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ outlaws n
fredløs
A fugitive from the law.
(history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ v
kriminalisere
To declare illegal.
banlyse
To place a ban upon.

outlawry /ˈaʊtlɔːɹi/ outlawries n
fredløshed
(legal, historical) A declaration that an individual cannot benefit from the protection of law in a jurisdiction. [from 14th c.]

outlay /aʊtˈleɪ/ /ˈaʊtleɪ/ outlays n
udlæg
The spending of money, or an expenditure.

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
overleve
(transitive) To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ outposts n
forpost
A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ more outside most outside adv
ude udenfor
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
ude udendørs udenfor
Outdoors.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ outsides n
yderside
The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ preposition
udenfor
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ outskirts n
udkant
A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ v
udlicitere
(chiefly, US, business, management, transitive) To transfer the management and/or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.

outsourcing /ˈaʊtˌsɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ outsourcings n
outsourcing
The transfer of a business function to an external service provider.

outstanding /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ /ˌæɔtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ /ˌʌʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ more outstanding most outstanding adj
fremragende
Prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.
udestående
Unresolved; not settled or finished.

outstretched /aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/ more outstretched most outstretched adj
udstrakt
extended or stretched out

outstrip /ˌaʊtˈstɹɪp/ v
overtræffe
(figuratively) To exceed or surpass (someone or something).

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ ovals n
oval
An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ ovaries n
æggestok
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova in most animals, and in mammals, secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ ovens n
ovn
A chamber used for baking or heating.

ovenbird ovenbirds n
brillevanddrossel
An American warbler, Seiurus aurocapilla, that builds such a nest of vegetation.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
forbi
Discontinued; ended or concluded.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
skift skifter
(procedure word, military) A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and is expecting a response.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
over
On top of; above; higher than; further up.
forbi ovre
Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.

over and out interjection
skifter og slut
(procedure word, idiomatic) Used in films and TV to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.

over here adv
herover herovre
in this place

over my dead body
over mit lig
(idiomatic, informal, usually, hyperbole) Under no circumstances; absolutely not.

over there adv
derover derovre
In that place; there (at some distance).

over time
efterhånden med tiden over tid
Occuring gradually, as the time passes.

overabundance overabundances n
overflod

overbite /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈbaɪt/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)baɪt/ overbites n
overbid
(dentistry) A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
over bord
Over the edge; especially, off or outside of a boat.

overcharge v
overtrække
(ambitransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.

overcivilized more overcivilized most overcivilized adj
overciviliseret
too civilized

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ overcoats n
frakke overfrakke
A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.

overdraw v
overtrække
To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft

overestimate /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
overvurdere
To judge or calculate too highly.

overflight overflights n
overflyvning
The flight of an aircraft over a particular place; used especially to refer to a flight over foreign or enemy territory.

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
flyde over gå over

overhand knot overhand knots n
overhåndsknob
A particular very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots.

overhead projector overhead projectors n
overheadprojektor
A projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen in front of them.

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
overhøre
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ overloads n
overbelastning
An excessive load.

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ v
overbelaste
(intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.

overloaded more overloaded most overloaded adj
overbelastet
loaded too heavily

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ adv
i nattens løb natten over
During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past.
pludselig straks
(figurative) In a very short (but unspecified) amount of time.

overpopulation /ˈoʊvɚ-/ /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ overpopulations n
overbefolkning
(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
overmande overvælde
(transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ overseers n
opsynsmand
One who oversees or supervises.

oversensitivity oversensitivities n
overfølsomhed
The state or quality of being excessively sensitive.

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
overskygge
(transitive) To obscure something by casting a shadow.
(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
sove over sig
(intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended. [from 14th c.]
(reflexive, now, rare) To sleep for longer than one intended. [from 15th c.]

overspeak v
tale over
To speak too much; to use too many words.

overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ /ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ v
overtræde
(transitive) To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)teɪk/ v
indhente overhale
To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).
overgå
(economics) To become greater than something else
overraske
To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

overtime /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ overtimes n
overtid
(sports, countable, US) An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation.

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ overtures n
ouverture
(music) A musical introduction to a piece of music, or a play. [from 17th c.]

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ more overweight most overweight adj
overvægtig
(of a person) Having a higher weight, especially body fat, than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.
overlæsset
(transportation, legal, of a vehicle) Weighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ overweights n
overvægt overlæs
(uncountable, chiefly, transport, legal) An excess of weight.

overwhelm /-ˈ wɛlm/ /ˌo.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊ.və.ˈ ʍɛlm/ v
omslutte opsluge
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
overvælde
To overpower emotionally.
overmande
To cause to surround, to cover.

overzealous /ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/ more overzealous most overzealous adj
overentusiastisk
Too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent.

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ oviducts n
æggeleder
(anatomy, typically used in, _, zoology) A duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus or to the exterior.

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ ova n
ægcelle æg
(cytology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
skylde
(intransitive) To have debt; to be in debt.

owing to preposition
grundet
Because of, on account of.

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ owls n
ugle
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ adj
egen
Belonging to; possessed; acquired; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ v
eje
(transitive) To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to; to acquire a property or asset.

own goal /ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ own goals n
selvmål
(sports) A goal that results from a player putting the ball or puck into the goal of their own team; the resulting goal being scored for the opposition.
(figuratively) A blunder that damages one’s own prospects.

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ owners n
ejer
One who owns something.

ownerless adj
ejerløs
having no owner

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ oxen oxes n
okse
An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.

oxalic acid n
oxalsyre
(carboxylic acid) A colourless, crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (COOH)2, found in rhubarb, spinach and other plants, often as crystals of the calcium salt.

oxidation number oxidation numbers n
oxidationstal
(chemistry) The hypothetical charge of an atom within a molecule.

oxide /ˈɑksaɪd/ /ˈɒksaɪd/ /ˈɔksaɪd/ oxides n
oxid
(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.

oxidize /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ v
oxidere
(chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.

oxidizer oxidizers n
oxidationsmiddel
(chemistry) An oxidizing agent, especially one used to oxidize the fuel of a rocket or a fuel cell.

oxidizing agent oxidizing agents n
oxidationsmiddel
(chemistry) Any substance that oxidizes, or receives electrons from, another; in so doing, it becomes reduced.

oxo- /ɑk.soʊ/ /ɑk.sə/ /ɒk.sə(ʊ)/ prefix
oxo-

oxygen /ˈɑksəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɑksɪd͡ʒən/ /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ oxygens n
ilt oxygen oxygenatom
The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
ilt oxygen
Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ /ˈɑksiˌtoʊsɪn/ oxytocins n
oxytocin
(hormone) A hormone that stimulates contractions during labor, and then the production of milk; also plays a role in social bonding.

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ oysters n
østers
Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.
The delicate oyster-shaped morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.
A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.
(colloquial, by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.
(figurative) Something at one's disposal.
(UK, slang) A shoplifter.
(UK, slang) Ellipsis of Oyster card.

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkæt͡ʃə/ oystercatchers n
strandskade tjald
Any of several black or pied coastal wading birds in the genus Haematopus that have a long red or orange bill and feed on shellfish.

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ n
ozon
(inorganic chemistry) An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
(Britain, informal) Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

ozone hole ozone holes n
ozonhul
A region of the stratosphere over Antarctica (and a smaller one over the Arctic) that is depleted of ozone in the local spring.

ozone layer ozone layers n
ozonlag
A region of the stratosphere, between 15 and 30 kilometres in altitude, containing a relatively high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most solar ultraviolet radiation.

p-n junction p-n junctions n
pn-overgang
(physics) An interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor; used to create junction diodes and junction transistors

p. pp. n
s.
Abbreviation of page.

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ pacemakers n
pacemaker
(hence, medicine) A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.

pacifier /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ pacifiers n
sut
(North America) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby. [from 20th c.]

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ pacifisms n
pacifisme
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ pacifists n
pacifist
One who loves, supports, or favours peace.

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] packs n
flok
A group of hounds or dogs, hunting or kept together.

pack ice pack ices n
pakis
A large consolidated mass of floating sea ice.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ packages n
pakke
Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
pakning
(uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ v
pakke
To pack or bundle something.
To prepare (a book, a television series, etc.), including all stages from research to production, in order to sell the result to a publisher or broadcaster.

packed lunch packed lunches n
madpakke
A meal, sandwiches or anything packed and intended to be eaten away from home; especially, one packed at home as opposed to a portable packaged lunch from a vendor.

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ packets n
pakke
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel

pact /pækt/ pacts n
pagt
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

pad /pæd/ pads n
hynde
A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
A soft, or small, cushion.
hybel trædepude
A cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals.

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] paddles n
paddel padle padleåre
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
pagaj
A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.

paddle steamer paddle steamers n
hjuldamper
(watercraft) A steam-powered vessel propelled by one or two paddle wheels

paddy /ˈpædi/ paddies n
rismark
(countable) A paddy field, a rice paddy; an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown. [from 20th c.]

paddy wagon paddy wagons n
salatfad
(slang) A police van for transporting prisoners.

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ padlocks n
hængelås
A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
hedensk
Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ pagans n
hedning
A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ paganisms n
hedenskab
Any of a class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ pages n
side
One of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document.
(figurative) Any record or writing; a collective memory.
(computing) A screenful of text and possibly other content; especially, the digital simulation of one side of a paper leaf.
(computing) A block of contiguous memory of a fixed length.
page
(historical) A serving boy; a youth attending a person of high degree, especially at courts, often as a position of honor and education.

pageboy pageboys n
page
(now, frequently, historical) A boy who serves as a page. [from 19th c.]
brudedreng brudesvend
A young male attendant at a wedding, generally between five and ten years of age. [from 20th c.]

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ pagers n
personsøger
(telecommunications) A wireless telecommunications device that receives text or voice messages.

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ pagodas n
pagode
A religious building in South and Southeast Asia, especially a multi-storey tower erected as a Hindu or Buddhist temple. [from 16th c.]

paid-in adj
gældfri
Having already contributed capital, especially of an investor purchasing shares in a corporation.

pain /peɪn/ pains n
smerte
(countable, and, uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.

pain /peɪn/ v
såre
(transitive) To hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish; to afflict with uneasy sensations of any degree of intensity; to torment; to torture.

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ more painful most painful painfuller painfullest adj
smertefuld smertelig
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental. [from 14th c.]

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ painkillers n
smertestillende
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

painless more painless most painless adj
smertefri
Free from pain; without pain or trouble.

paint /peɪnt/ paints n
maling farve
(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.

paint /peɪnt/ v
male
(transitive) To apply paint to.
(transitive) To apply in the manner that paint is applied.
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
(transitive) To create (an image) with paints.
(intransitive) To practise the art of painting pictures.

paint oneself into a corner /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
male sig selv op i et hjørne
(idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

paint the town red v
male byen rød
(idiomatic) To party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ paintbrushes n
pensel
A thin brush for applying paint.

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ painters n
maler kunstmaler
An artist who paints pictures.
maler
A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

painter's tape painter's tapes n
malertape
masking tape specifically intended to protect areas from paint, having a weaker adhesive than regular masking tape

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ paintings n
maleri
(countable) An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
malerkunst maleri
(uncountable) The action of applying paint to a surface.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ pair pairs n
par
Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

pair of compasses pairs of compasses n
passer
A tool for drawing accurate circles or circular arcs, or for measuring or transferring lengths, usually consisting of two arms joined with an adjustable hinge at one end; until the middle ages both arms always had metal points at their free ends (this version is now called a divider or pair of dividers), but in recent centuries for a device called a compass or pair of compasses, one arm typically holds a ruling pen, pencil, or some other implement for making marks.

pairwise /ˈpeː.wɑɪz/ /ˈpɛə.waɪz/ /ˈpɛɹ.waɪz/ more pairwise most pairwise adj
parvis
Occurring in pairs; two at a time.

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pyjamas
Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ palaces n
palads
A large and lavishly ornate residence.

palace coup palace coups n
paladsrevolution

palanquin /ˈpaləŋkwɪn/ /ˈpælənˌkwɪn/ /ˌpalənˈkiːn/ /ˌpælənˈkin/ palanquins n
palankin
(loosely) Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle open or closed, human or animal-borne, particularly (historical) in colonial Asian contexts.

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ more palatable most palatable adj
velsmagende
Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
acceptabel spiselig
(figurative) Tolerable, acceptable.

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ more palatal most palatal adj
palatal
(phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ palatals n
palatallyd
(phonetics) A palatal consonant.

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ palatalizations n
palatalisering
(phonology, uncountable) The state or quality of being palatalized, of pronouncing a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth that normally is not.

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ palavers n
palaver
(North America, archaic, _, in Britain) Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot.

pale /peɪl/ paler palest adj
bleg blegt
Light in color.

pale /peɪl/ v
blegne
(intransitive) To turn pale; to lose colour.
(transitive) To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.

paleface palefaces n
blegansigt
(ethnic slur) A white person, a person of European descent, particularly in Native American contexts.

paleness palenesses n
bleghed
The condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color.

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ paleographies n
palæografi
The study of old or ancient forms of writing.

paleologism paleologisms n
paleologisme
A word or phrase that was coined in the distant past, often now obscured, or if recently used: possibly having a definition or implication different from that of any earlier usage.

paleontology /ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpæli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
palæontologi
(American spelling) Study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ /ˈpæləˌtoʊ/ /ˈpælˌtoʊ/ paletots n
frakke
(historical) A loose outer jacket, cloak, coat, overcoat, greatcoat, three-quarter coat.

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ palettes n
palet
(painting) A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
The range of colors in a given work or item or body of work.

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ palindromes n
palindrom
A word, phrase, number or any other sequence of units which has the property of reading the same forwards as it does backwards, character for character, sometimes disregarding punctuation, capitalization and diacritics.

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ palladiums n
palladium
A chemical element (symbol Pd) with an atomic number of 46: a rare, lustrous silvery-white metal.

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ pallets n
palle europalle
A portable platform, usually designed to be easily moved by a forklift, on which goods can be stacked, for transport or storage.

pallet jack pallet jacks n
palleløfter pallevogn
A manually operated device used to lift and move pallets chiefly within a warehouse; the most basic form of a forklift.

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ pallider pallidest adj
bleg
Appearing weak, pale, or wan.

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] palms n
håndflade
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.

palm fat palm fats n
palmefedt palmefedtstof palmfedtstof
A solid form of the vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of oil palms.

palm oil palm oils n
palmeolie
An edible plant oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis).

palm tree palm trees n
palmetræ palme
A tree of the family Arecaceae usually characterised by having a single stem or trunk, directly from which sprout several leaves or fronds giving a shape like an outstretched hand.

palmistry palmistries n
håndlæsning kiromanti
Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ palsies n
lammelse
(pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
forkæle
(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

pamphlet /-flət/ /ˈpæmflɪt/ /ˈpænflət/ /ˈpænflɪt/ pamphlets n
pamflet
A small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper, or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover, formerly containing literary compositions, newsletters, and newspapers, but now chiefly informational matter.

pan /pæn/ v
vaske
(transitive) To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
(transitive) To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to harshly criticize, especially a work (book, movie, etc.)

pan- prefix
al- fælles pan-
Encompassing, including all, or involving all.

pan-fry v
pandestege
(transitive) To fry in a pan with minimal oil.

panarchism n
panarkisme

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ pancakes n
pandekage
(countable, and, uncountable) A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter; in particular:

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ pancreases pancreata n
bugspytkirtel
(anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

panda /ˈpændə/ pandas n
panda kæmpepanda
(colloquial, also, attributively) Short for giant panda (“Ailuropoda melanoleuca”). [from 19th c.]

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ pandeisms n
pandeisme
(religion) A belief in a god who is both pantheistic and deistic, in particular a god who designed the universe and then became it and ceased to exist separately and act consciously with respect to it.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ more pandemic most pandemic adj
pandemisk
(epidemiology) Of a disease: epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population; also, of or pertaining to a disease of this nature.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ pandemics n
pandemi
(epidemiology) A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.

pandoro /panˈdɔːɹəʊ/ pandori pandoros n
pandoro
A sweet bread loaf of Veronese origin, in the shape of a star, traditionally eaten at Christmas.

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒaɪɹɪk/ /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ panegyrics n
lovtale
A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.

panegyrical more panegyrical most panegyrical adj
panegyrisk
Lavish with praise; admiring, approving, complimentary.

panel /ˈpænəl/ panels n
panel
A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.

panel discussion panel discussions n
paneldiskussion
A conversation about a specific topic conducted by a group of experts, usually either in the presence of an audience or in a broadcast (or both).

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenteisme
(philosophy, religion) A doctrine that the universe subsists within God, but that God nevertheless transcends or has some existence separate from the universe.

pangolin /pæŋˈɡoʊlɪn/ /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ pangolins n
skældyr
The scaly anteater; any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia, the sole extant genus of which is Manis.

panhandling panhandlings n
betleri tiggeri
Begging for money.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ panics n
panik
(uncountable) Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.

panic attack panic attacks n
panikanfald
A sudden period of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.

panic buying panic buyings n
hamstring
(business, finance) The buying of commodities or other assets earlier than normal, or in quantities greater than normal, because of rumours of coming shortages or price rises.

panpipes n
panfløjte
(musical instrument) An instrument consisting of a series of ten or more tubes of different lengths, typically closed at the bottom and open at the top, and is played by blowing across the open end at the top.

pansexuality /ˌpæn.sɛk.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpæn.sɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ pansexualities n
panseksualitet omniseksualitet
A sexual orientation characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love and/or sexual desire for people regardless of their gender or sex.

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ pantheisms n
panteisme
(religion) The belief that the Universe is in some sense divine and should be revered. Pantheism identifies the universe with God but denies any personality or transcendence of such a God.

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ panthers n
panter
Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.
Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

pantheress /ˈpæn.θəɹ.ɪs/ pantheresses n
hunpanter
A female panther.

panties n
trusser
Underpants for women and girls.

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ pantographs n
strømaftager
(rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.

pants /pænts/ n
bukser buks
(chiefly, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Philippines) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. [from 19th c.]

papacy /ˈpeɪ.pə.si/ papacies n
pavedømme
The office of the pope.

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ more papal most papal adj
pavelig
Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ paparazzi paparazzos n
paparazzofotograf
A freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ papayas n
papaja
The fruit of this tree.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] papers n
papir
A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
(rock paper scissors) An open hand (a handshape resembling a sheet of paper), that beats rock and loses to scissors. It loses to lizard and beats Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
A written document, generally shorter than a book (white paper, term paper), in particular one written for the Government.

paper clip paper clips n
clips papirklips
A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

paper cut paper cuts n
papirklip
A decorative ornament made by artful cutting of paper, as into silhouettes.

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
papirpenge
Cash in the form of banknotes.

paper tiger paper tigers n
papirtiger
(idiomatic) A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.

paper towel paper towels n
køkkenrulle
(Britain) A sheet of absorbent paper dispensed in restrooms, usually used for drying washed hands.

paper-pusher paper-pushers n
papirnusser
(informal) A clerk or bureaucrat, especially one with a routine job.

paperboy paperboys n
avisdreng
A male who delivers newspapers to houses on a paper round.

paperhanger /ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/ /ˈpeɪpɚhæŋɚ/ paperhangers n
tapetserer
Someone who puts wallpaper on walls.

paperless adj
papirløs
Without paper.
Relating to or involving the communication or storage of information electronically, rather than with paper.
(of a person) Lacking official documentation or evidence of identity.

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papmaché
Torn-up paper and other possible materials mixed with paste or glue used to create, when the mass is dried, a durable sculptural object.

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
A broad form of fettuccine, or a narrow form of lasagne, traditionally eaten with a meat sauce (especially one made with hare).

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ paprikas n
paprika
A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

papyrology papyrologies n
papyrologi
The study of papyrus, particularly the branch of archeology concerning ancient texts written on papyrus.

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ papyri papyruses n
papyrus
(usually, uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.

para- prefix
para-
(organic chemistry) In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)

para-athlete para-athletes n
paraatlet

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/ parables n
lignelse parabel
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ parabolae parabolas parabolæ n
parabel
(geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃut/ /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ /ˈpɛɹəʃut/ parachutes n
faldskærm
(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

parachutist parachutists n
faldskærmsudspringer
Someone who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute, especially as a sport.

paracosm /ˈpæɹəˌkɒz(ə)m/ paracosms n
parakosme
A detailed imaginary world, especially one created by a child.

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ parades n
optog parade
A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest.

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪm/ paradigmata paradigms n
paradigme
A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
(linguistics) A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

paradigmatic /ˌpæɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ more paradigmatic most paradigmatic adj
paradigmatisk
Of or pertaining to a paradigm.

paradisaic more paradisaic most paradisaic adj
paradisisk
Of or relating to paradise (or heaven)

paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪs/ paradises n
paradis himmel
(slang) The upper gallery in a theatre.

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ more paradisiacal most paradisiacal adj
paradisisk
Of or resembling paradise.

parados /ˈpaɹədɒs/ parados paradoses n
rygværn
(military) Generally a screen or embankment to protect the rear of a position from enemy attack, from bomb splinters from behind, from enemy fire from a commanding height, or fire from flanking positions. In common English usage since World War II, the term "parados", particularly in trench warfare, has largely been discarded in favour of "rear parapet", which, etymologically speaking, is a contradiction in terms. In some contexts the term "rear traverse" is preferred, but no usage is exclusive.In fortifications that were enfiladed by enemy in positions commanding the fort, an internal parados could defilade the enemy, serving as physical protection and blindage. Usages of the term have varied inconsistently according to times and sources. Some sources use parados as a synonym for a traverse; some other sources represent parados as a special class of traverse and not necessarily at the back of any particular position. In trench warfare parados referred to a bank of earth or similar material behind the rear of the trench, opposite the parapet, affording protection from explosions and fragments when shells or bombs overshot the trench.

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ paragraphs n
paragraf afsnit
A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.
(originally) A mark or note set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, such as a change of subject.

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ parakeets n
parakit
Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions. [from 16th c.]

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralingvistisk
Of or pertaining to, or communicated through, paralanguage; of or pertaining to paralinguistics.

parallax /ˈpæɹ.əˌlæks/ parallaxes n
parallakse
An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.

parallel import parallel imports n
parallelimport
A legitimate product imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner.

parallel universe parallel universes n
parallelt univers parallelunivers
(sciences, scifi, cosmology) A universe that exists separately alongside another universe, as part of a multiverse.

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ parallelepipeds n
parallelepipedum
(geometry) A solid figure, having six faces, all parallelograms, all opposite faces being similar and parallel.

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ paralyses n
lammelse paralyse
(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

paramedic /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ paramedics n
paramediciner
A person trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions for victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and prepare them for transport to a medical facility.

parametric equation parametric equations n
parameterfremstilling
(mathematics) A set of equations that defines the coordinates of the dependent variables (x, y and z) of a curve or surface in terms of one or more independent variables or parameters.

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitær
relating to a paramilitary [1935]

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ paranoias paranoiæ n
paranoia
The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of 6 subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others
Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

paranoid personality disorder paranoid personality disorders n
paranoid personlighedsforstyrrelse paranoid personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others.

paranoid schizophrenia paranoid schizophrenias n
paranoid skizofreni
(psychiatry) A form of schizophrenia that is accompanied by delusions, either of persecution, grandeur or jealousy.

paranormal more paranormal most paranormal adj
paranormal
That (ostensibly) cannot be explained by what scientists know; supernatural; especially of or pertaining to ghosts, spirits, and supposed abilities like telepathy.

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ paraphiliae paraphilias n
parafili
(sexology) Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity or lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, require participation of unconsenting individuals, lead to legal issues).

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ parapsychologies n
parapsykologi
The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ parasites n
parasit
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ parataxes n
paratakse sideordning
(grammar) Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".

paratrooper /ˈpɛɹətɹupɜɹ/ paratroopers n
faldskærmsjæger faldskærmssoldat
A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] parcels n
pakke
A package wrapped for shipment.

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ /ˈpʰɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ parchments n
pergament
A document made on such material.
Stiff paper imitating that material.

parchment paper parchment papers n
bagepapir
Cellulose-based paper used in baking as a disposable nonstick surface.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
hvad hvadbehager undskyld mig
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] pardons n
tilgivelse
Forgiveness for an offence.
benådning
(legal) An order that releases a convicted criminal without further punishment, prevents future punishment, or (in some jurisdictions) removes an offence from a person's criminal record, as if it had never been committed.

pardon my French /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ/ v
undskyld mit franske undskyld sproget
(intransitive, idiomatic, often, humorous) To excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ənt/ parents n
ophav
The source or origin of something. [from 16th c.]
forælder
(biology) An organism from which a plant or animal is immediately biologically descended. [from 17th c.]
(computing) The object from which a child or derived object is descended; a node superior to another node. [from 20th c.]

parent company parent companies n
moderselskab
(business) A company that owns or controls one or more other companies.

parent nuclide parent nuclides n
moderkerne
(physics) the nuclide whose radioactive decay product is a specific daughter nuclide

parent-in-law parents-in-law n
svigerforældre
One's spouse's parent.

parental leave parental leaves n
barsel
A leave of absence from a job for a parent to take care of a baby.

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ parentheses n
parentes
Either of a pair of brackets, especially (mainly US) round brackets, ( and ) (used to enclose parenthetical material in a text).
(mathematics, logic) Such brackets as used to clarify expressions by grouping those terms affected by a common operator, or to enclose the components of a vector or the elements of a matrix.

parfait /pɑɹˈfeɪ/ /pɑːˈfeɪ/ /ˈpɑɹfeɪ/ /ˈpɑːfeɪ/ parfaits n
parfait
An American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass.

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ parishes n
sogn
In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.
The community attending that church; the members of the parish.
(US) An ecclesiastical society, usually not bounded by territorial limits, but composed of those persons who choose to unite under the charge of a particular priest, clergyman, or minister; also, loosely, the territory in which the members of a congregation live.
A civil subdivision of a British county, often corresponding to an earlier ecclesiastical parish.

parish church parish churches n
sognekirke
A church that serves as the religious centre of a parish; the basic administrative unit of episcopal churches.

parish register parish registers n
kirkebog
A book, held in a parish church, in which baptisms, marriages and burials are recorded.

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ parishioners n
sjæl sognebarn
A member of a parish.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] parks n
park
An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.
A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, such as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like.

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ parkings n
parkeringsplads
Space in which to park a car or other vehicle.

parking garage parking garages n
p-hus parkeringshus
(US) A building for vehicles to park in, typically with several floors and sometimes underground.

parking lot parking lots n
parkeringsplads
(North America, Philippines, Malaysia) An open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use.

parking meter parking meters n
parkometer
A device, located by a parking space, that collects payment in exchange for the right to park a vehicle for a specified time.

parking permit parking permits n
beboerlicens p-licens p-tilladelse parkeringstilladelse
(UK) A pre-printed card, issued by several local authorities, that a resident (or his visitor) can display in his car when parking in a designated roadside place.

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ parking tickets n
parkeringsbøde
A legal summons issued for parking a motor vehicle in a place where such parking is restricted, or beyond the time paid for.

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ parliaments n
parlament ting
In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day, make, amend, and repeal laws, authorize the executive branch of government to spend money, and in some cases exercise judicial powers; a legislature. [from 14th c.]
A particular assembly of the members of such a legislature, as convened for a specific purpose or period of time (commonly designated with an ordinal number – for example, first parliament or 12th parliament – or a descriptive adjective – for example, Long Parliament, Short Parliament and Rump Parliament). [from 14th c.]

parlor /ˈpaːlɔː/ /ˈpɑɹlɚ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ parlors n
salon
(dated, except in, Mid-Atlantic US) The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking; a sitting-room or drawing room.

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ more parochial most parochial adj
sogne-
Pertaining to a parish.
provinsiel
Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

parodic more parodic most parodic adj
parodisk
Of, related to, or having characteristics of parody.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ parodies n
parodi
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
(countable, archaic) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
parodiere
(transitive) To make a parody of something.

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ parrots n
papegøje
A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
(metaphorical) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

parrot crossbill parrot crossbills n
stor korsnæb
Loxia pytyopsittacus, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈpɑː.sə.ˌməʊ.ni/ parsimonies n
sparsomhed
Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ parsleys n
persille
(countable, uncountable) A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant used in Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking.

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ parsnips n
pastinak
A biennial plant, Pastinaca sativa, related to the carrot.
The root of the parsnip, when used as a vegetable.

parsonage parsonages n
præstegård præstebolig
(obsolete) The house, lands, tithes, etc. set apart for the support of the minister of a parish.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ parts n
del
A fraction of a whole.
A group inside a larger group.
A section of a document.

part of speech parts of speech n
ordklasse
(grammar) A linguistic category of words sharing syntactic or morphological behaviour and semantic properties, such as noun or verb.

part-time adj
deltid
For, during, or involving less than the normal time for some activity, especially the number of hours an employee works.

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ more partial most partial adj
delvis partiel
existing as a part or portion; incomplete
(mathematics) of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
partisk
biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute

partial pressure partial pressures n
partialtryk
(physics, chemistry) The pressure that one component of a mixture of gases would contribute to the total pressure.

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
delvis
To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ participants n
deltager
One who participates.

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
deltage participere
(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ participations n
deltagelse
The act of participating, of taking part in something.

participatory democracy participatory democracies n
deltagelsesdemokrati
(political science) A form of government in which citizens participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies affecting their lives, rather than through elected representatives.

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ participles n
participium tillægsform
(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ particles n
partikel lille del
A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]
partikel elementarpartikel
(physics) Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle. [from 19th c.]
partikel
(linguistics) A part of speech that has no inherent lexical definition but must be associated with another word to impart meaning, often a grammatical category: for example, the English word to in a full infinitive phrase (to eat) or O in a vocative phrase (O Canada), or as a discourse marker (mmm).

particle accelerator particle accelerators n
partikelaccelerator
A device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds, for the purpose of inducing high energy reactions or producing high energy radiation.

particle board particle boards n
spånplade
(US, Canada, AU) a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin

particle physics n
partikelfysik højenergifysik

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.tə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.tɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ partisans n
partisan
(historical) A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.
partisoldat
A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
delvis
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] partners n
partner
A spouse or other person with whom one shares a domestic, romantic or sexual bond.
Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.
partner kavaler
Someone with whom one dances in a two-person dance.
partner kompagnon
A member of a business or law partnership.
partner medspiller
Someone with whom one plays on the same side in a game, such as card games or doubles tennis.
(nautical) One of the pieces of wood comprising the framework which strengthens the deck of a wooden ship around the holes through which the mast and other fittings pass.
(Jamaica) A group financial arrangement in which each member contributes a set amount of money over a set period.

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] v
slå sig sammen
samarbejde
(intransitive, often, with with) To work or perform as a partner.

partnership /ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ partnerships n
partnerskab
The state of being associated with a partner.

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ partridge partridges n
agerhøne
(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] parties n
fest
A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.

party game party games n
selskabsleg
A game played at a party, such as musical chairs or charades.
(video game genre) A multiplayer game, usually consisting of a series of short minigames, that can be easily played in a social setting.

party member party members n
partimedlem partisoldat
(politics) A person who belongs to a political party.

party political adj
partipolitisk
Related to party politics

pas de deux pas de deux n
pas de deux
(dance) A dance performed by two dancers.

pascal /pæsˈkæl/ /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskl̩/ /ˈpæskəl/ [pʰæsˈkʰæɫ] [pʰæˈskæɫ] pascals n
pascal
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ pashas n
sværmeri
(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
melde pas
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.

pass away v
gå bort sove ind
(archaic, literary) To disappear; to cease to be; to be no more.

pass on v
give videre
To transfer (something) to someone, especially by handing or bequeathing it to the next person in a series.

pass the buck v
sende aben videre
(idiomatic, informal) To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ passengers n
passager
One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

passenger car passenger cars n
passagervogn personvogn
(rail, US) A railroad car designed to carry passengers.
personbil
(vehicle) A motor vehicle designed to carry (a few) passengers; a motorcar.

passenger pigeon passenger pigeons n
vandredue amerikanske vandredue
A bird of the extinct species †Ectopistes migratorius, formerly endemic to North America.

passenger seat passenger seats n
passagerside passagersæde
(automotive) A seat in a vehicle for a passenger, especially the front seat next to the driver in a motor vehicle.

passenger train passenger trains n
persontog
(rail) A train whose primary function is to carry passengers.

passer-by /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ passers-by n
forbipasserende
A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] passions n
lidenskab passion
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ /ˈpæʃənɪt/ more passionate most passionate adj
lidenskabelig
Fired with intense feeling.

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ more passive most passive adj
passiv
Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.

passive voice passive voices n
lideform passiv
(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

passive-aggressive more passive-aggressive most passive-aggressive adj
passiv-agressiv
(psychology) Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ passports n
pas rejsepas
An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.
passerseddel passérseddel
(by extension, informal) Any document that allows entry or passage.

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ passwords n
kodeord løsen feltråb
(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
adgangskode kodeord password
(computing, cryptography) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on; archetypally a word#Noun but nowadays often an alphanumeric#Adjective string or a phrase#Noun.

past /past/ /pæst/ /pɑːst/ pasts n
fortid
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
datid præteritum
(grammar) The past tense.

past participle past participles n
datids tillægsform kort tillægsform
(grammar) A participle indicating a completed action or state.

past perfect n
førdatid
A tense which describes actions that occurred before another action or event in the past; the pluperfect or the past anterior tense.

past tense past tenses n
datid præteritum
(grammar) A grammatical form (often a verb form) that refers to an event, transaction, occurrence, or object that happened (or had happened), or existed, at some time before now (the applicable reference time).

pasta /ˈpastə/ /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ /ˈpɛstɘ/ pastas paste n
pasta
(uncountable) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

pasta salad pasta salads n
pastasalat
A salad prepared with one or more types of pasta, almost always chilled, and most often tossed in a vinegar, oil, or mayonnaise-based dressing.

paste /peɪst/ v
indsætte sætte ind
(transitive) To stick with paste; to cause to adhere by or as if by paste.

pasteurisation pasteurisations n
pasteurisering
(British spelling) Heat-treatment of a perishable food to destroy heat-sensitive vegetative cells followed by immediate cooling to limit growth of the surviving cells and germination of spores.

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ pastiches n
pastiche
A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.
potpourri
A musical medley, typically quoting other works.

pastille /pæsˈtil/ /ˈpæst(ɪ)l/ pastilles n
pastil
An often round and somewhat flat flavoured candy or sweet.

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ pastries n
bagværk
(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pastry bag pastry bags n
sprøjtepose
A flexible bag from which icing is forced through a small nozzle to make various designs of piping.

pastry chef pastry chefs n
konditor
A baker who makes pastry products.

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ pastures n
græsgang
Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ patches n
lap
A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
A small piece of anything used to repair damage or a breach; as, a patch on a kettle, a roof, etc.
bed jordstykke
(specifically) A small area, a small plot of land or piece of ground.

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ more paternal most paternal adj
faderlig
Of or pertaining to one's father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family.
Acting as a father.
faderlig alfaderlig
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.

paternal aunt paternal aunts n
tante faster
A sister of someone’s father.
The wife of a sibling of someone’s father.

paternal grandfather paternal grandfathers n
farfar
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternal grandmother paternal grandmothers n
farmor
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternal uncle paternal uncles n
onkel farbror
A brother or brother-in-law of one's father. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternity leave paternity leaves n
barsel
A leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby.

paternoster /-ˌnɑstɚ/ /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ paternosters n
paternosterelevator
A slow, continuously moving lift or elevator consisting of a loop of open-fronted cabins running the height of a building.
fadervor
(archaic) A patent medicine, so named because salesmen would pray the Lord's Prayer over it before selling it.

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] paths n
sti havegang passage
A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
vej retning
A course taken.
sti vej retning
(computing) A human-readable specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure, such as a file system or as part of a URL.
vej
(graph theory) A sequence of vertices from one vertex to another using the arcs (edges). A path does not visit the same vertex more than once (unless it is a closed path, where only the first and the last vertex are the same).

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ more pathetic most pathetic adj
ynkelig medynkvækkende sørgelig
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
ynkelig patetisk
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

pathological more pathological most pathological adj
patologisk
(medicine) Pertaining to pathology.
patologisk sygelig
(medicine) Relating to, amounting to, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.

pathologist pathologists n
patolog
An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.

pathologize v
sygeliggøre
(transitive) To characterize as a pathology or disease; to characterize (a person) as suffering from a disease.

pathology /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ pathologies n
patologi
(academic, _, medicine) The academic biomedical specialty that advances the aspects of the biomedical sciences that allow for those clinical applications and their advancements over time.
Pathosis: any deviation from a healthy or normal structure or function; abnormality; illness or malformation.

pathophysiology pathophysiologies n
patofysiologi
(pathology) The physiological processes associated with disease or injury.

pathos /ˈpeɪˌθoʊs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɑs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɔs/ /ˈpæˌθoʊs/ pathoses n
patos
(rhetoric) A writer or speaker's attempt to persuade an audience through appeals involving the use of strong emotions such as pity.

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ patiences n
tålmod tålmodighed
The quality of being patient.

patience is a virtue proverb
tålmodighed er en dyd
It is better to be patient than impatient.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ more patient most patient adj
tålmodig
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ patients n
patient
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

patient contact patient contacts n
patientkontakt
Contact between a patient and a health professional.

patio /ˈpæt.i.oʊ/ /ˈpæt.i.əʉ/ /ˈpæt.i.əʊ/ [ˈpæɾ.i.oʊ] [ˈpæɾ.i.əʉ] patios n
teresse
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
gårdhave
An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ patriarchs n
patriark
(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank. [from 9th c.]
The male head of a household or nuclear family.

patriarchal /ˌpeɪtɹiˈɑɹkl̩/ /ˌpeɪtɹiˈɑːkl̩/ more patriarchal most patriarchal adj
patriakal patriarkalsk
Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ patricians n
patricier
(Ancient Rome) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
A person of high birth; a nobleman.

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ patriots n
patriot
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ more patriotic most patriotic adj
patriotisk
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ patriotisms n
patriotisme
Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ patrols n
patrulje
(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.

patrol car patrol cars n
patruljevogn patruljebil politibil
A police car.

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ patrons n
mæcen
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
patron
(historical, Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ patron saints n
skytshelgen
(Christianity) A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ patronymics n
patronym patronymikon
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ adj
fåtal paucalis
(linguistics) Expressing a relatively small quantity or degree.

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
fåtal paucalis
(grammar) A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural.

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ paunches n
vom bug
The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.

pauper /ˈpoː.pə/ /ˈpɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔː.pə/ paupers n
fattiglem fattiglus
One who is extremely poor.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ pauses n
pause
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
pause
(intransitive) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
(transitive) To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.

pave /peɪv/ v
brolægge
(British) To cover something with paving slabs.
asfaltere brolægge
(Canada, US) To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.

pavement /ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/ pavements n
brolægning vejbelægning
(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ paws n
pote
The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
gramse
(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ pawns n
bonde
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
brik
(figurative) Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
pantsætning
An instance of pawning something.
pant pantelåner
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
pantsætte
To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ pawnbrokers n
pantelåner
A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ pawnshops n
pantelåner
The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] adj
betalings-
Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
Pertaining to or requiring payment.

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] pays n
betaling
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
betale
(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
betale sig lønne sig
(transitive) To be profitable for.

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
tilbagebetale
(figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.

pay grade pay grades n
løntrin
A level indicating a base salary (in the US applying to military and government employees).
lønramme
(figuratively) A level of authority or responsibility (since pay rate, authority and responsibility generally increase similarly).

pay rise pay rises n
lønforhøjelse
(UK, Ireland, Australia, rest of Commonwealth, sometimes, Canada) An increase in salary or wages.

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ pay-offs n
udbytte
A payment in full; the state of having been paid in full.
A return on investment.
belønning
A reward.
bestikkelse
A bribe.

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ paydays n
lønningsdag
The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ payers n
betaler
One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid.

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ payments n
betaling
(uncountable) The act of paying.
(countable) An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange#Noun for goods or services, or the transaction#Noun that conveys it.

payment card payment cards n
betalingskort
(banking) A card, such as a credit card or debit card, which can be used for payment of goods or services.

payphone payphones n
mønttelefon
A public telephone that requires prepayment to operate, generally via the insertion of coins or a credit card.

pea /piː/ peas pease n
ært
Any plant of the family Fabaceae.
(culinary) The edible seed of Pisum sativum; the green pea.
(culinary) The edible seed of various other pea plants.

peace /piːs/ peaces n
fred ro sindsro sjælefred
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence.
fred
Harmony in personal relations.
A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

peace of mind n
sindsro
The absence of mental turmoil or anxiety.

peace talks n
fredsforhandling
A series of formal discussions between two or more nation-states or groups of people held to resolve existing conflict between them.

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ more peaceable most peaceable adj
fredelig fredsommelig
Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]
fredelig
Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.]

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ peacemakers n
fredsstifter
A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.

peacetime /ˈpiːstaɪm/ peacetimes n
fredstid
The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war.

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ peaches n
fersken ferskentræ
(countable) Any tree of species Prunus persica, native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.
(countable, uncountable) Soft juicy stone fruit of the peach tree, having yellow flesh, downy, red-tinted yellow skin, and a deeply sculptured pit or stone containing a single seed.

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ peacocks n
påfugl
A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
(entomology) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ peafowls n
påfugl
A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

pean /piːn/ adj
kontraguldhermelin
(tincture) : In blazon, a heraldic fur of a black field. with gold spots

peanut /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːnʌt/ peanuts n
jordnød peanut
A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ peanut butters n
jordnøddesmør peanutbutter
A spread made from ground peanuts.

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] pears n
pære
A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] pearls n
perle
A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Round lustrous pearls are used in jewellery.
(figuratively) Something precious.

pearl diver pearl divers n
perledykker perlefisker
A person who dives for pearls.

pearl necklace pearl necklaces n
perlehalskæde
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pearl,‎ necklace.

pearl of wisdom pearls of wisdom n
perle af visdom
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) A succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ peasants n
bonde
A member of the lowly social class that toils on the land, constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, farmhands and other laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture and horticulture.

peat /piːt/ peats n
tørv
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ pebbles n
ral
A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ pecans n
pekannød
A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree.

peck /pɛk/ v
pikke
To seize and pick up with the beak, or as if with the beak; to bite; to eat; often with up.

pecking order pecking orders n
hakkeorden
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings.

peckish /ˈpek.ɪʃ/ /ˈpɛk.ɪʃ/ more peckish most peckish adj
brødflov sulten
(colloquial) mildly hungry
irritabel
(colloquial) irritable; crotchety

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ pectins n
pektin
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).

pectoral sandpiper pectoral sandpipers n
stribet ryle
Calidris melanotos, a small migratory wader that breeds in North America and Asia, wintering in South America and Oceania, and eats small invertebrates.

pedagogical more pedagogical most pedagogical adj
pædagogisk
Of, or relating to pedagogy; teaching.

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ pedagogues n
pædagog
A teacher or instructor of children; one whose occupation is to teach the young.

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ pedagogies n
pædagogik
The profession of teaching.

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ pedals n
pedal
A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ pedaloes pedalos n
vandcykel
(UK, watercraft) A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ pedants n
pedant
A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ more pedantic most pedantic adj
pedantisk
Being overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning, like a pedant.

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ pedantries n
pedanteri
An excessive attention to detail or rules.

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ pederasts n
pæderast
A man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ pederasties n
pæderasti
Erotic love, sexually expressed or chaste, between a man and an adolescent boy.
(archaic) Anal intercourse in general, usually between a man and an adolescent boy.

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ /ˈpɛdɪsˌtuːl/ pedestals n
sokkel
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ more pedestrian most pedestrian adj
fodgænger
(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ pedestrians n
fodgænger
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

pedestrian crossing pedestrian crossings n
fodgængerfelt fodgængerovergang
A place where pedestrians are permitted to or advised to cross a street.

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ pediatricians n
børnelæge pædiater
(American spelling) A physician that specializes in pediatrics; the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

pedicure /ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ pedicures n
fodpleje
A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ pedophiles n
pædofil
(by extension, common use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ pedophilias n
pædofili
Sexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.
(by extension, proscribed) Sexual activity between adults and children; the act of child molestation.

pedophilic more pedophilic most pedophilic adj
pædofil
Of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia.

pee /ˈpiː/ pees n
tis pis

pee /ˈpiː/ v
tisse pisse

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] peels n
skræl
(usually, uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
skrælle
(transitive) To remove the skin or outer covering of.

peeping tom peeping toms n
vindueskigger
A person who watches another without the other's permission and usually without the other's knowledge, especially for the purpose of deriving sexual pleasure from the sight of the other.

peer /pɪə̯/ /pɪɹ/ peers n
jævnaldrende
Someone who is approximately the same age (as someone else).

peer review peer reviews n
fagfællebedømmelse
(education) The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.

peer reviewed adj
fagfællebedømt
Having been through the peer review process.

peerless more peerless most peerless adj
mageløs
Without peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒoɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒoɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ə.tɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ more pejorative most pejorative adj
nedsættende
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒoɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒoɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ə.tɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ pejoratives n
nedsættende udsagn pejorativ
A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ pelicans n
pelikan
Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

peltmonger peltmongers n
buntmager buntmagerske
A dealer in pelts (animal skins).

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ pelves pelvises n
bækken
(anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ pens n
pen
A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.
hunsvane
A female swan.

pen pal pen pals n
penneven
A friend with whom one communicates using letters, usually over a long distance.

penal /ˈpiːnəl/ adj
pønal straffe
Of or relating to punishment.

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ penalties n
straf
A legal sentence.

penalty area penalty areas n
straffesparksfelt
(football, futsal) An area of a pitch or field, inside which a penalty is given to the offensive team if a foul is made by the defensive team.

penalty kick penalty kicks n
straffespark
(soccer) A form of direct free kick, taken from the penalty spot after a defensive foul in the penalty box, with only the goalkeeper defending the goal.

penalty shootout penalty shootouts n
straffesparkskonkurrence
(football, field hockey) A series of penalties (penalty kicks in soccer), taken to decide a winner after a game has resulted in a tie and extra time has been played.

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ penances n
pønitense
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ pencils n
blyant
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ pencil cases n
penalhus pennalhus
An object purposed to contain different stationery like pencil, rubber, correction fluid, etc.

pencil pusher pencil pushers n
ni-til-femmer papirnusser
(informal, often, derogatory) One who does routine office work; someone involved mainly in paperwork.

pencil sharpener pencil sharpeners n
blyantspidser
A device used to sharpen pencils by shaving the wood at one end.

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ /ˈpɛnənt/ pendants n
vedhæng
A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck. [from 15th c.]

pendant light pendant lights n
hængelampe loftslampe

penduline tit penduline tits n
pungmejser
Any of the family of small passerine birds Remizidae, which nearly all make nests which hang from trees; found in Eurasia, Africa, and North America.

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ pendula pendulums n
pendul
(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

penetrate /ˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
trænge ind
To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ penguins n
pingvin
Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ penicillins n
penicillin
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /pɪˈnɪn.sjʊ.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ peninsulae peninsulas n
halvø
(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] penes penises n
penis pik tissemand diller javert lem

penis envy n
penismisundelse
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ adj
pønitentiær straffe
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.

penny farthing penny farthings n
væltepeter
A type of bicycle popular in the 19th century, with the front wheel far larger than the rear one.

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ pensions n
pension
(finance) An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes. [from 16th c.]

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ pensioners n
pensionist
(chiefly, UK, Canada) Someone who lives on a pension, especially the retirement or old age pension.

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ more pensive most pensive adj
eftertænksom tungsindig
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
eftertænksom tankefuld
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ /ˈpɛn.təˌɡɑn/ pentagons n
femkant pentagon
(geometry) A polygon with five sides and five angles.

pentagram /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ pentagrams n
pentagram
The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.

pentalingual adj
femsproget
Written in or otherwise expressed through five languages.
Able to use five languages.

pentalogy pentalogies n
pentalogi
A set of five works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as five individual works.

pentathlete /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ pentathletes n
femkæmper
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the pentathlon.

pentathlon pentathla pentathlons n
femkamp
(athletics) Ellipsis of modern pentathlon.; a discipline with five events based on late-19th century basic military skills.

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
næstsidst næstsidste
(UK, in, _, US, _, usually, formal) Next to last, second to last; immediately preceding the end of a sequence, list, etc.

peony /ˈpiːəni/ peonies n
pæon
A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] peoples n
folk
a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
(countable, collective) Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
A group of persons regarded as being servants, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler or leader.
The mass of a community as distinguished from a special class (elite); the commonalty; the populace; the vulgar; the common crowd; the citizens.
slægt
A person's ancestors, relatives or family.

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
kast ikke med sten hvis du selv bor i et glashus
Do not criticize others if you have similar weaknesses yourself.

people's party people's parties n
folkeparti
(politics) A political party, its designation normally reflecting a focus on people.

people's republic people's republics n
folkerepublik
A self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments.

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ peppers n
peber
A plant of the family Piperaceae.
(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.
chili paprika
(UK, US, Ireland, and, Canada) A fruit of the capsicum plant: red, green, yellow or white, hollow and containing seeds, and in very spicy and mild varieties.

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
pebre
(transitive) To add pepper to.

pepper mill pepper mills n
peberkværn
A small handheld grinder containing a supply of peppercorns for grinding fresh at the table or in the kitchen.

pepper spray pepper sprays n
peberspray
A non-lethal chemical agent derived from peppers used in riot control and personal self-defense.

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ peppermints n
pebermynte
A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections. [from 17th c.]
(countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery. [from 19th c.]

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ pepperworts n
karse
Any of several species of perennial plant in the genus Lepidium (originally specifically dittander, species Lepidium latifolium), which is a member of the mustard and cabbage family. [from 16th c.]

peptic ulcer peptic ulcers n
mavesår
(pathology) An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.

peptide /ˈpɛptaɪd/ peptides n
peptid
(organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.

peptide bond peptide bonds n
peptidbinding
(chemistry) An amide bond formed between the amino and carboxyl functional groups of separate amino acids.

per capita adj
per indbygger
Per person.

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ adv
som sådan i sig selv per se
Without determination by or involvement of extraneous factors; by its very nature.

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
begribe
(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ percent percents n
procent
A percentage, a proportion (especially per hundred).
One part per hundred; one percent, hundredth. [from 19th c.]

percentage point percentage points n
procentpoint
One hundredth of a given value, used to measure the difference of two percentages.

percentile /pəɹˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pəˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pɚˈsɛn.taɪl/ percentiles n
percentil
(statistics) Any of the ninety-nine points that divide an ordered distribution into one hundred parts, each containing one per cent of the population.

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ more perceptive most perceptive adj
klarsynet opmærksom
Having or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ perch perches n
abborre aborre
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
siddepind
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

percussion /pɚˈkʌʃən/ percussions n
perkussion
(medicine) The tapping of the body as an aid to medical diagnosis.
slagtøj percussion
(music) The section of an orchestra or band containing percussion instruments; such instruments considered as a group; in bands, may be separate from drum kits.

percussion cap percussion caps n
fænghætte
a metal cap found on muzzleloading firearms that contains chemical substances such as fulminate that explode upon impact

percussionist percussionists n
percussionist
A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ perditions n
evig fordømmelse
Eternal damnation.
helvede
Hell.
undergang
Absolute ruin; downfall.

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ peregrine falcons n
vandrefalk
A medium-sized, very swift falcon, of species Falco peregrinus, that hunts small birds.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
evig helårlig
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.
evig
Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; neverending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.
tilbagevendende
Appearing or recurring again and again; recurrent.
flerårig
(botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ perestroikas n
perestrojka
(historical, uncountable) A program of political and economic reform carried out in the Soviet Union in the 1980s and early 1990s under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev.

perfect /-fɛkt/ /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ more perfect most perfect perfecter perfectest adj
perfekt
Fitting its definition precisely.
Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
Excellent and delightful in all respects.

perfect crime perfect crimes n
perfekt forbrydelse
(colloquial) A crime that is undetected, unattributed to a perpetrator, or otherwise unsolved.

perfect tense perfect tenses n
førnutid perfektum
A verb form indicating that an action or state has been completed at the present time, in the past, or shall be completed in the future.

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ more perfectionist most perfectionist adj
perfektionistisk
(philosophy) Inclined or related to perfectionism.

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ perfectionists n
perfektionist
Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

perforate /ˈpəːfəreɪt/ v
perforere
(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.

perforation gauge perforation gauges n
takkemåler
(philately) A device for measuring the number of perforations per 2 centimetre distance along the edge of a postage stamp.

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ [pʰəˈfɔːm] v
udføre
(transitive) To do (something); to execute.

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ perfumes n
perfume duft
A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfumere
(transitive) To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

perfumed more perfumed most perfumed adj
parfumeret
Scented, having been given a pleasant smell.

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ more perfunctory most perfunctory adj
overfladisk skødesløs
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.

pergola /pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/ /ˈpɜːɡələ/ pergolas pergole n
pergola
A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.
Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pəˈɹæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
måske
Possibly.
(dated) By chance.

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪl/ perils n
fare
A situation of serious and immediate danger.
risiko
Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ more perilous most perilous adj
farlig
Dangerous, full of peril.

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] perimeters n
omkreds
(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
omkreds perimeter
The outer limits of an area.
A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ perinea perineums n
mellemkød

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
punktum basta
(chiefly, North America) That's final; that's the end of the matter (analogous to a period ending a sentence); end of story.

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ periods n
punktum
(now, chiefly, North America, Philippines) The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).
period
The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]
lektion modul time
(geology) A geochronologic unit of millions to tens of millions of years; a subdivision of an era, and subdivided into epochs.

periodic /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periodisk
Relative to a period or periods.
Having repeated cycles.
Occurring at regular intervals.

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ periodic tables n
periodiske system
(chemistry) A tabular chart of the chemical elements according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar properties are in the same group (column).

periodical /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/ periodicals n
periodikum
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

periodically adv
periodisk
In a manner that is regular or periodic.

periodicity periodicities n
periodisering
The quality of being periodic; tendency to recur at regular intervals.

periodization periodizations n
periodisering
The process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods.

peripheral nervous system peripheral nervous systems n
det perifere nervesystem
(neuroanatomy) The part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system.

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ peripheries n
periferi udkant
The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.

periscope /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ periscopes n
periskop
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
omkomme
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/ peristalses n
peristaltik
(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

peritoneum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪ.təˈniː.əm/ peritonea peritoneums n
bughinde
(anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.

peritonitis peritonites peritonitides n
bughindebetændelse
(pathology) Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity.

perjure /ˈpɜːd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɝd͡ʒɚ/ v
mened
(reflexive) To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ perjuries n
mened falsk forklaring
(legal) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ more permanent most permanent adj
permanent varig blivende
Lasting for an indefinitely long time.

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ permanents n
permanent
A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

permanent residency n
permanent opholdstilladelse
A visa status which allows a person to reside indefinitely in a foreign country without acquiring citizenship in that country

permanently /ˈpɜː(ɹ)məntli/ /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/ more permanently most permanently adv
permanent for altid for evig for stedse
In a permanent manner; lastingly.

permanganate permanganates n
permanganat
(inorganic chemistry) any salt of permanganic acid: they are purple crystalline solids, mostly soluble in water, and are strong oxidizing agents
kaliumpermanganat
(inorganic chemistry) potassium permanganate

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ permille n
promille
A part or other object per thousand.

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ permissions n
tilladelse lov
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
tilladelse
The act of permitting.

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
tillade
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]

permittivity permittivities n
permittivitet
(physics) A property of a dielectric medium that determines the forces that electric charges placed in the medium exert on each other.

pernickety /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/ more pernickety most pernickety adj
pernittengrynet
Requiring attention to minor details.

peroral adj
peroral
(medicine) By way of the mouth, oral cavity.

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ more perpendicular most perpendicular adj
vinkelret
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).

perpetrate /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pə.ˌtɹeɪt/ v
begå
(transitive) To be guilty of, or responsible for a crime etc; to commit.

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ perpetrators n
gerningsmand
One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

perpetual /pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/ adj
evig
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
permanent vedvarende
Continuing; uninterrupted.
stedsegrøn
(botany) Flowering throughout the growing season.

perpetual motion machine perpetual motion machines n
evighedsmaskine
(physics, pseudoscience) A hypothetical, pseudoscientific device that exhibits perpetual motion, especially one that does useful work with no input of energy.

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
forfølge
To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ persecutions n
forfølgelse
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

perseverance of the saints n
de helliges udholdenhed
(theology) A Christian doctrine, one of the five points of Calvinism, stating that true believers in Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement on the cross (the "saints") cannot relapse and are predestined to salvation.

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ persimmons n
kaki
A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.

persist /pəˈsɪst/ /pɚˈsɪst/ v
fortsætte vedblive
(intransitive) To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
(intransitive) To continue to exist.

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜɹs(ə)n/ /ˈpɜːsn̩/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] people persons n
person
An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being. [from 13th c.]
(in a compound noun or noun phrase) A human of unspecified gender (in terms usually constructed with man or woman).
(law) Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts. [from 14th c.]
(grammar) A linguistic category used to distinguish between the speaker of an utterance and those to whom or about whom they are speaking. See grammatical person. [from 14th c.]
legeme
The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc. [from 14th c.]

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ personae non gratae n
persona non grata
A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

personal /ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɜːs.nəl/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɝs.nəl/ more personal most personal adj
personlig
Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals

personal computer personal computers n
personlig computer
(dated) A small computer, built around a microprocessor, for use by one person at a time.

personal data n
persondata

personal lubricant personal lubricants n
glidecreme
Any lubricant used during human sexual activity to reduce friction between body parts, or between body parts and other objects.

personal pronoun personal pronouns n
personligt pronomen personligt stedord
A pronoun which, in English, refers to one or a combination of the following:
Another person or group of people. (third person)
Any pronoun, with an antecedent, standing in as the subject or object of a verb.

personal trainer personal trainers n
personlig træner
Someone employed to help another with their fitness, especially by means of a personalised diet program and exercise regime.

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] personalities n
personlighed
(of people) A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.
A celebrity, especially one with a strong media presence (e.g. an actor, singer, or sports player).
karisma personlighed
(of people) Charisma, or qualities that make a person stand out from the crowd.
skikkelse
An assumed role or manner of behavior.

personality disorder personality disorders n
personlighedsforstyrrelse personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) Any of a class of mental disorders characterized by ongoing rigid patterns of thought and action.

personally /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.li/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɝs.nə.li/ more personally most personally adv
personligt
In person.
personlig
Concerning oneself.
som person
As a person.

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ personifications n
personificering
A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.
A literary device in which an inanimate object or an idea is given human qualities.
An artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human

personnel /-el/ /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɜːsˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɝsˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ /pɵːsˈnɛl/ personnels n
personale mandskab personel
Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ adj
perspektivisk
Of, in or relating to perspective.

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ perspectives n
perspektiv udsigt
A view, vista or outlook.

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ more perspicacious most perspicacious adj
klarsynet
(figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ perspicacities n
skarpsindighed
Acute discernment or understanding; insight.

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
overbevise overtale
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ more pervasive most pervasive adj
gennemtrængende
Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

perverse /pəˈvɜːs/ /pɚˈvɝs/ more perverse most perverse perverser perversest adj
pervers
Turned aside while against something, splitting off from a thing.

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpəː.vəːt/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ perverts n
perverst menneske
A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

pessary /ˈpɛsəɹi/ pessaries n
pessar
(contraception) A diaphragm or cervical cap.

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ pessimists n
pessimist sortseer
Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ more pessimistic most pessimistic adj
pessimistisk
Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

pest /pɛst/ pests n
skadedyr
Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.
pestilens plage plageånd
An annoying person, a nuisance.

pestilence /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/ /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ /ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/ pestilences n
pest
Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ pestles n
pistil støder
A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ pestos n
pesto
A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔ] [pʰɛʔt] pets n
kæledyr
An animal kept as a companion.

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔ] [pʰɛʔt] v
kæle
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

pet name pet names n
kælenavn
A nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another.

pet shop /ˈpɛt ʃɑp/ /ˈpɛt ʃɒp/ pet shops n
dyreforretning dyrehandel
A shop that sells animals kept as domestic pets, and products for caring for and feeding them. [from 1927]

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
peta-
In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1015 (a short scale quadrillion or long scale billiard). Symbol: P

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ petals n
kronblad
(botany) One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.

petameter petameters n
petameter
(US) (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 1015 meters; alternative spelling of petametre.

petit mal /ˌpɛti ˈmal/ n
absence petit mal
(neurology) A form of epilepsy where the seizures are characterized as minor, the person becomes vacant or unaware, but not involving spasms and unconsciousness. These seizures are usually brief, lasting up to 30 seconds, and may include twitching. A formal medical term would be absence seizures.

petite bourgeoisie petite bourgeoisies petites bourgeoisies n
småborgerskab
(historical, 18th to 19th century) The lower middle class.
(Marxism) An aspirational socio-economic class comprising small-scale capitalists such as small-business owners, managers, and some skilled professionals.

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ petrels n
stormfugl
Any of various species of black, grey, or white seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

petrified more petrified most petrified adj
forstenet
Having undergone the process of petrification (transformation into a stony substance); turned to stone.

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
forstene
(transitive) To turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
To produce rigidity akin to stone.
To immobilize with fright.

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ petroglyphs n
helleristning
(archaeology) A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

petrology /pəˈtɹɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /pɪˈtɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ petrologies n
petrologi
(geology) The study of the origin, composition and structure of rock.

petticoat /ˈpet.ɪ.kəʉt/ /ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/ /ˈpɛt.ɪ.kəʊt/ /ˈpɛtɪkət/ [ˈpeɾ.ɪ.kəʉt] [ˈpɛɾ.ɪ.koʊt] petticoats n
underskørt underkjole
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔːɡɚ/ pettifoggers n
ordkløver
Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
lommeprokurator lovtrækker vinkelskriver
An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

petty /ˈpet.i/ /ˈpɛt.i/ [ˈpʰɛɾ.i] more petty most petty pettier pettiest adj
ubetydelig
Of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns. [from 16th c.]

pew /pjuː/ pews n
kirkestol kirkebænk
Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ [ˈpjuɾɚ] pewters n
tin
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

pewterer pewterers n
kandestøber
A manufacturer of pewterware.

pewterware /ˈpjuːtə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ pewterwares n
tintøj
Articles made from pewter.

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ phalanges phalanxes n
falanks
(historical, plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
(skeleton, plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fallisk

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ phantoms n
fantom
Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion.

pharaoh /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ pharaohs n
farao
(historical) The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the "king" in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty

pharisaic /ˈfɛɹɪˌseɪjɪk/ more pharisaic most pharisaic adj
farisæisk
Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
(chiefly, Christianity) Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning.
(of circumcision) Involving the total excision of the foreskin (posthetomy), including all or most of the penile frenulum, in addition to milah, periah, and occasionally metzitza.
farisæisk skinhellig
Self-righteous.

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
farmaceutisk
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ pharmacists n
apoteker farmaceut farmakonom
(pharmacy) A health professional who controls, formulates, preserves, and dispenses medications and provides medical advice and counseling on how medicines should be used in order to achieve maximum benefit, and minimal side effects in order to avoid drug interactions.

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
farmakologisk
(pharmacology) Of or having to do with pharmacology.

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
farmakologi
The science of drugs, including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ pharmacies n
apotek
(countable) A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
farmaci
(uncountable) The science of medicinal substances, inclusive of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry, and forensics.

pharyngealization pharyngealizations n
faryngalisering
(phonology) The act or process of pharyngealizing.

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ pharynges pharynxes n
svælg
(anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

phase /feɪz/ phases n
fase
(astronomy) A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form, or the absence, of its enlightened disk. Illustrated in Wikipedia's article Lunar phase.
(physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.

phase out /feɪ̯z äʊ̯t/ v
udfase
(transitive) To remove or relinquish the use of (something) little by little, either via discrete diminishing phases or (by extension) by continuous gradations; to remove in phases, or as if by phases (gradually).

phase space phase spaces n
faserum
(mathematics, physics, dynamical system theory) Given a (dynamical) system, any topological space such that every point in the space's underlying set uniquely represents a state of the system and every possible state is represented by some point;(less formally) the underlying set of such a topological space.

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ pheasants n
fasan
(countable) A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

phenolphthalein /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθeɪˌlin/ /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/ /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæˌlin/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θa.liːn/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θeɪ.liːn/ phenolphthaleins n
fenolftalein

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑ.mə.nə/ /fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə/ /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/ /fəˈnɔm.ə.nɔn/ /fəˈnɔm.ə.nʌ/ /fɪ-/ phenomena phenomenon phenomenons n
fænomen foreteelse
A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

phenylalanine phenylalanines n
fenylalanin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C9H11NO2 found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.

phenylketonuria /fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/ phenylketonurias n
fenylketonuri
(medicine) A metabolic disorder in which individuals lack the liver enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) which is needed to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

pheromone pheromones n
feromon
(biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

philanthropist philanthropists n
filantrop
A person who loves humankind in general.

philanthropy /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ philanthropies n
filantropi
(chiefly, _, uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

philatelic more philatelic most philatelic adj
filatelistisk
Of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists.

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ philatelists n
frimærkesamler filatelist
A person who collects and studies postage stamps.

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ philatelies n
filateli
Stamp collecting.
The study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ philistines n
spidsborger
(derogatory) A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.

philological adj
filologisk
(linguistics) Pertaining to historical linguistics.

philologist philologists n
filolog
A person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ philologies n
filologi
(philosophy) Love and study of learning and literature, broadly speaking.

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ philosophers n
filosof
(archaic) A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.
(archaic) A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.

philosopher's stone philosopher's stones n
vises sten
(alchemy, uncountable) A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ more philosophical most philosophical adj
filosofisk
Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ philosophies n
filosofi
(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
(countable) A general principle (usually moral).

philosophy of science philosophies of science n
videnskabsfilosofi
(philosophy, uncountable) The study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science, including such questions as what distinguishes science from non-science, what are the aims of science, or what is a successful scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ philters n
elskovsdrik
A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially a love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver. [from the 16th c.]

philtrum /ˈfɪl.tɹəm/ philtra philtrums n
philtrum
(anatomy) The shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ phlegms n
slim
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ more phlegmatic most phlegmatic adj
flegmatisk
Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.

phlogosis phlogoses n
phlogose
(medicine, archaic) inflammation of external parts of the body; erysipelatous inflammation

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ phobiae phobias phobiæ n
fobi
An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ phocomelias n
fokomeli
A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ phoenices phoenix phoenixes n
føniks
(Chinese mythology) A mythological Chinese chimerical bird whose physical body symbolizes the six celestial bodies; a fenghuang.

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ phones n
sproglyd
(phonetics) A speech segment that possesses distinct physical or perceptual properties, considered as a physical event without regard to its place in the phonology of a language.

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
ringe
(transitive) To call (someone) using a telephone.

phone sex n
telefonsex
An erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people.

phoneme /ˈfoʊ.nim/ /ˈfəʊ.niːm/ phonemes n
fonem
(phonology) An indivisible unit of sound in a given language. A phoneme is an abstraction of the physical speech sounds (phones) and may encompass several different phones.

phonetic alphabet phonetic alphabets n
fonetisk alfabet
A writing system used to unambiguously transcribe the sounds of human speech.

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonetik
(linguistics) The study of the physical sounds of human speech, concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phones), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception, and their representation by written symbols.

phonograph /ˈfoʊnəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/ phonographs n
fonograf
(British, historical) A device that records or plays sound from cylinder records.

phonological /ˌfoʊ̯nəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfəʊ̯nəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fonologisk
Of or relating to phonology.

phonologist /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ phonologists n
fonolog
(linguistics) A person who specializes in phonology, the functional use of sounds in language.

phonology /foʊ-/ /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔləd͡ʒi/ phonologies n
fonologi lydsystem
(uncountable) The study of the way sounds function in languages, including accent, intonation, phonemes, stress, and syllable structure, and which sounds are distinctive units within a language; (countable) the way sounds function within a given language; a phonological system. [from late 18th c.]
fonologi
(by extension, uncountable) The study of the way components of signs function in a sign language, and which components are distinctive units within the language; (countable) the way components of signs function within a given sign language.

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ phosphates n
fosfat
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.

phospholipid phospholipids n
fosfolipid
(organic compound) Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.

phosphoric more phosphoric most phosphoric adj
fosforholdig fosforlignende
(chemistry) Pertaining to the element phosphorus; containing phosphorus, especially in its higher valency (5). [from 18th c.]
fosforlignende
(figurative, or, literary) Pertaining to a phosphor; phosphorescent. [from 18th c.]

phosphoric acid n
fosforsyre
(inorganic compound) A colourless, odourless solid, H3PO4, often in solution as a syrupy liquid, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

phosphorous adj
fosforholdig
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus.
fosforlignende
Resembling phosphorus.
fosforholdig fosforsyrlig
(chemistry) Of, relating to, or containing trivalent phosphorus.

phosphorus /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ phosphori phosphoruses n
fosfor phosphor
(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

photo album photo albums n
fotoalbum
A book with a collection of photographs placed inside.

photochemical reaction photochemical reactions n
fotokemisk reaktion
(chemistry) Any chemical reaction initiated by the absorption of electromagnetic radiation to form an excited state

photocopier photocopiers n
kopimaskine fotokopimaskine
A machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ photocopies n
fotokopi
A copy made using a photocopier.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ v
fotokopiere
To make a copy using a photocopier.

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ more photogenic most photogenic adj
fotogen
Looking good when photographed.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] photographs n
fotografi foto billede
(photography) A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
fotografere
(transitive, intransitive) To take a photograph (of).

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ photographers n
fotograf
(photography) One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ photographies n
fotografi
The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ photons n
foton
(particle) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

photoshop v
fotomanipulere photoshoppe
(transitive, Internet) To digitally edit or alter a picture or photograph.

photoshopped adj
photoshoppet
Of an image: digitally edited or altered.

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] photosyntheses n
fotosyntese
(biochemistry, organic chemistry) Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

phototoxic more phototoxic most phototoxic adj
fototoksisk
(medicine, of a medicine or cosmetic) Causing damage to the skin when exposed to light.

phrase /fɹeɪz/ phrases n
udtryk frase
A short written or spoken expression.

phrase book phrase books n
parlør
A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.

phraseological /ˌfɹeɪziəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fraseologisk
Of or pertaining to phraseology.

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/ /fɹeɪzˈɑləd͡ʒi/ phraseologies n
fraseologi

phrenology phrenologies n
frenologi
(medicine, biology, historical) The science or now discredited pseudo-science, which studies the relationships between a person's character and the morphology (structure) of the skull.

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ phylacteries n
skriftbånd
(art, historical) A speech scroll, an illustrative device depicting speech, song or other sound as if written on a scroll.

phyllo /ˈfaɪloʊ/ /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / /ˈfiːləʊ/ phyllos n
filo
A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ phyla phylums n
række
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ more physical most physical adj
fysisk
Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world. [from 16th c.]
Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily. [from 18th c.]

physical education n
idræt
An element of an educational curriculum concerned with bodily development, physical health and wellness, strength, physical co-ordination, and agility.

physical quantity physical quantities n
fysisk størrelse
(physics) A physical property that can be measured or calculated from other physical property and expressed as the product of a numerical value and a physical unit.

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ physicians n
læge doktor
A medical doctor trained in human medicine.

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ physicists n
fysiker
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
fysik
The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.

physiognomy /fɪziˈɑ(ɡ)nəmi/ /fɪziˈɒnəmi/ /fɪziˈɒɡnəmi/ physiognomies n
fysiognomi åsynskundskab
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ more physiological most physiological adj
fysiologisk
Of, or relating to physiology.

physiologist physiologists n
fysiolog
A person who studies or specializes in physiology.

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ physiologies n
fysiologi
A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

physiotherapist physiotherapists n
fysioterapeut fys
(British) A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.

physiurgy n
fysiurgi
(obsolete) A mainly Scandinavian medical specialty that deals with musculoskeletal physiology and diseases.

pianist /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ pianists n
pianist
(musician) A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ pianoes pianos n
klaver
(musical instruments) A percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings. [from 1803]

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ piccoli piccolos n
piccolofløjte
A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] v
plukke
To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.
(dated) To peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin.

pick 'n' mix pick 'n' mixes n
bland selv-slik bland-selv-slik
A selection of different articles (such as sweets arranged in trays) that can be chosen in any combination and paid for by weight or number.

pick one's nose v
pille næse
(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

pick up v
tage samle
(transitive) To learn, to grasp; to begin to understand; to realize.

pick-up line pick-up lines n
scorereplik
A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ pickaxes n
hakke
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

pickelhaube /ˈpɪk(ə)lhaʊbə/ pickelhauben pickelhaubes n
pikkelhue
(historical) A spiked helmet worn by German troops, especially during the First World War. [from 19th c.]

picket fence picket fences n
stakit
A simple fence made from wooden pickets, connected by horizontal bars.

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ pickpockets n
lommetyv
One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

pickup truck pickup trucks n
pickup
(chiefly, North America, Singapore) A light truck with an open cargo bed.

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ picnics n
skovtur
An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
picnic
The meal eaten at such a gathering.

pico- /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/ /ˈpi.koʊ/ /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ prefix
pico- piko-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−12 (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth). Symbol: p

pictogram pictograms n
piktogram
A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ pictures n
billede
A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
billede foto fotografi
A photograph.

picture book picture books n
billedbog
A book for young children in which the narrative is accompanied by illustrations.

picture dictionary picture dictionaries n
billedordbog
A dictionary that includes pictures to help identify things.

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ more picturesque most picturesque adj
malerisk pittoresk
Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

pidgin /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ pidgins n
pidgin pidginsprog
(linguistics) An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ pies n
tærte
A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling.

pie chart pie charts n
cirkeldiagram lagkage lagkagediagram
A pictorial graph in the shape of a circle, with segments representing related proportions

pie in the sky /ˈpaɪ ən ðə ˈskaɪ/ /ˈpaɪ ɪn ðə ˈskaɪ/ n
luftkastel luftsteg og vindfrikadeller
(idiomatic) A fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen.

piece /piːs/ pieces n
stykke del
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
stykke
A single item belonging to a class of similar items.
An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
brik
(chess) One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.
mønt møntstykke
A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency.
(baseball, uncountable) Used to describe a pitch that has been hit but not well, usually either being caught by the opposing team or going foul. Usually used in the past tense with get.

piece of ass /ˈpiːs əv ˈæs/ pieces of ass n
knald
(US, idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) An act of intercourse, especially a one-night stand.
sild skår steg
(US, idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) A very attractive woman, when considered as a sex object.

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ pieces of cake n
barneleg barnemad
(idiomatic) A job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.

piece of furniture pieces of furniture n
møbel
An item of furniture; any item, such as a table or cupboard, that constitutes furniture.

pier /pɪə(ɹ)/ /pɪɹ/ piers n
mole
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ pierogi pierogies pierogis n
pirog
(North America) A square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling.

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ pigs n
svin gris
Any of several mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
svin
(metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
(engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.

pig farmer pig farmers n
svineavler
A farmer with a pig herd.

pigeon /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ pigeons n
due
One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

pigeon racing n
brevduesport duesport
The sport of releasing specially trained homing pigeons (racing pigeons), which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance.

piggery piggeries n
grisefarm grisestald svinefarm svinestald
A place, such as a farm, where pigs are kept or raised.

piggy bank piggy banks n
sparegris sparebøsse
A small container, sometimes in the form of a pig, in which small saved coins are stored.

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ piglets n
pattegris gris
A young pig.

pigpen /pɪɡ.pɛn/ [ˈpʰɪɡˌpʰɛn] pigpens n
svinesti
Synonym of pigsty.
(cryptography) The pigpen cipher.

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ pigsties n
svinesti
An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
(colloquial) A dirty or very untidy place.

pike /paɪk/ pikes n
pike
(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.
gedde
Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

pilaf pilafs n
pilaf
A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

pilcrow /ˈpɪl.kɹoʊ/ /ˈpɪl.kɹəʊ/ pilcrows n
afsnitstegn
(typesetting) A symbol designating a paragraph break.

pile driver pile drivers n
rambuk
A machine for forcing a pile, a long beam, into the ground as part of the construction of a foundation; usually by raising a weight and then dropping it on the beam.

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ pilgrims n
pilgrim
One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ pilgrimages n
pilgrimsfærd pilgrimsrejse
A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] pills n
pille tablet
(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
pille
(informal, uncountable, definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
plyndre
(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ pillars n
søjle
(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ pillboxes n
pilleæske
A small box in which pills are kept.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ pillories n
gabestok
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
sætte i gabestokken
(transitive) To put in a pillory.

pillow /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ pillows n
hovedpude pude
A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ pillow fights n
pudekamp
A play fight that involves hitting others with pillows.

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɘlɘˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləˌkeɪs/ pillowcases n
pudebetræk pudevår
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ pilots n
styrmand
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
lods
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
pilot
(aviation) A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft.
pilotafsnit
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilot whale pilot whales n
grindehval
Either of two species of whale in the genus Globicephala, dark grey in colour.

pilsner /ˈpɪlznə/ pilsners n
pilsner
A pale, light lager beer.

pimp /pɪmp/ pimps n
alfons ruffer
Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ pimpings n
rufferi
The practise of managing and hiring out prostitutes.

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ pimples n
bums filipens
(dermatology) An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.

pimply pimplier pimpliest adj
bumset
Having pimples; pimpled.

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] pins n
knappenål
A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.

pinball machine pinball machines n
flippermaskine flipperspil
(This entry is a translation hub.) A machine specially built to be used to play games of pinball.

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ pince-nez n
pincenez
temple-less eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose

pincer attack pincer attacks n
knibtangsmanøvre
(military) An attack in which two or more forces attack from multiple sides at once.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ pinches n
knib nap niv
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
drys
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ v
knibe nive nappe klemme
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
snuppe tage
(horticulture) To cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield.
hugge negle nuppe snuppe tage
(figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.

pine /paɪn/ pines n
fyr fyrretræ
(countable, uncountable) Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
grantræ
(countable) Any tree (usually coniferous) which resembles a member of this genus in some respect.

pine marten pine martens n
skovmår
A species of marten native to Northern Europe, Martes martes.

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ pine nuts n
pinjekerne
The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ pineapples n
ananas
(uncountable) The flesh of a pineapple fruit used as a food item.
(slang) An Australian fifty dollar note.

pinecone pinecones n
fyrrekogle
A seed-bearing conical fruit of a pine tree.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinker pinkest adj
lyserød rosa
Having a colour between red and white; pale red.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinks n
lyserød
Pale red.

pink-footed goose pink-footed geese n
kortnæbbet gås
Anser brachyrhynchus, a goose that breeds in Greenland, Iceland, etc.

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ pinnacles n
fiale
(architectural element) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

pinpoint /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/ v
fastslå
(transitive) To identify or locate (someone or something) precisely or with great accuracy.

pins and needles n
snurrer og stikker
(informal) A tingling or prickling sensation, felt in a limb when a nerve compression is relieved and in other situations.

pinwheel pinwheels n
vindmølle
An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ pioneers n
pioner
One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
(obsolete, military) A soldier detailed or employed to form roads, dig trenches, and make bridges, as an army advances; a sapper.
(Communism) A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming a member of the Party itself.

pioneer species pioneer species n
pionerart
A hardy species that is among the first to colonize a previously disrupted or damaged ecosystem.

pioneering adj
banebrydende
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ more pious most pious adj
from ydmyg
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.

pip /pɪp/ pips n
kerne sten
(obsolete) A pippin, seed of any kind.

pipe /paɪp/ pipes n
rør
A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]
tilførselskanal
(geology) A vertical conduit through the Earth's crust below a volcano through which magma has passed, often filled with volcanic breccia. [from 19th c.]

pipe cleaner pipe cleaners n
piberenser
A piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean out the stem of a tobacco pipe or other narrow tube. It can be also used for arts and crafts.

pipe dream pipe dreams n
luftkastel ønskedrøm
(idiomatic) A plan, desire or idea that will not likely work; a near impossibility.

pipe wrench pipe wrenches n
amerikansk rørtang
An adjustable wrench (British spanner) with a toothed jaw for gripping pipe, frequently used by a plumber or pipe fitter, to loosen and tighten pipes with threaded connections.

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ pipelines n
rørledning olieledning
A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum etc.

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ pipits n
piber
Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ piracies n
pirateri sørøveri
(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
kapring
A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
piratkopiering
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ piranha piranhas n
piratfisk
(ichthyology) Any of the carnivorous or frugivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ pirates n
sørøver pirat
(crime) A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
pirat sørøver
(by extension) One who breaks intellectual property laws by reproducing protected works without permission.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
piratkopiere
(transitive, intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of.

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ pirouettes n
piruet
A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
The whirling about of a horse.

piscatory adj
fiske
Of or pertaining to fishermen or fishing.

piss /pɪs/ interjection
pis!
(mildly, _, vulgar) Expresses anger, disappointment or dissatisfaction.

piss /pɪs/ pisses n
pis
(occasionally, vulgar, usually, _, uncountable, swear word) Urine. [from 14th c.]

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ pistachioes pistachios n
pistacienød pistacie
The nutlike fruit of this tree.

piste /piːst/ /pɪst/ pistes n
pist
(skiing) A downhill trail.

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ pistols n
pistol
A handgun [1570s]

piston engine piston engines n
stempelmotor
Any of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] pits n
kule
Formerly, that part of a theatre, on the floor of the house, below the level of the stage and behind the orchestra; now, in England, commonly the part behind the stalls; in the United States, the parquet; also, the occupants of such a part of a theatre.

pitch-black more pitch-black most pitch-black adj
begsort kulsort
Very dark; without light.

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ pitchforks n
fork høtyv
An agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ pitfalls n
faldgrube fælde
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
faldgrube
(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.

pith /pɪθ/ piths n
marv
The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s] pittances n
sulteløn
A meagre allowance of money or wages.

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ pities n
medlidenhed
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
synd
(countable) Something regrettable.

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ pixels n
pixel
One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] pizzas pizze n
pizza
(uncountable) A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables.
(countable) A single instance of this dish.

pizza cutter pizza cutters n
pizzahjul pizzaskærer
A wheel-bladed knife used for cutting pizzas.

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ pizzerias pizzerie n
pizzeria
A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] places n
hus
(often, in street names or addresses) A street, sometimes but not always surrounding a public place, square, or plaza of the same name.
(obsolete) A passage or extract from a book or document.
plads gård torg
An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard.
plads siddeplads
The area one occupies, particularly somewhere to sit.
sted
Any area of the earth: a region.
plads sted placering post
A location or position in space.
ståsted
A state of mind.
plads
The position as a member of a sports team.
The position of a contestant in a competition.
rolle
A role or purpose; a station.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] v
placere lægge anbringe sætte
(ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).

place of worship places of worship n
gudshus
A place, usually a building such as a church, mosque, synagogue or temple where believers can practise their faith.

place setting place settings n
kuvert
Items of cutlery, crockery and glassware, and sometimes a place mat, arranged for a person at a dining table.

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʉ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ placeboes placebos n
placebo
(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. [from 18th c.]

placename /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ placenames n
stednavn

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ placentae placentas n
moderkage
(botany) In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

plagiarism /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ plagiarisms n
plagiat
(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] plagues n
pest
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
plage pestilens
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plainer plainest adj
ensfarvet
Of just one colour; lacking a pattern.

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plains n
slette
An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.

plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ plaintiffs n
sagsøger
(law, UK, _, historic, otherwise, current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] plans n
plan
A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.
A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
A two-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation.

plane /pleɪn/ planer planest adj
plan
Of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ planes n
høvl
(countable, carpentry) A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface.
flyver
(aircraft) An airplane; an aeroplane.
platan
(countable) A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.
plan
(geometry) A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane).
A level of existence or development.

plane /pleɪn/ v
høvle
(transitive, carpentry) To smooth (wood) with a plane.

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ planets n
planet
(now, historical, or, astrology) Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. [from 14thc.]
(astronomy, historical) Any body that orbits the Sun, including the asteroids (as minor planets) and sometimes the moons of those bodies (as satellite planets)
(astronomy, current) A body which is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (generally resulting in being an ellipsoid) but not enough to attain nuclear fusion and, in IAU usage, which directly orbits a star (or multiple star) and dominates the region of its orbit; specifically, in the case of the Solar system, the eight major bodies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. [from 2006]

planetarium /pleənɪˈteə.ɹiəm/ /plænəˈtɛɚiəm/ /plænəˈtɛɹiəm/ /plænɪˈtɛəɹɪəm/ /plænɪˈtɛɚiəm/ /plænɪˈtɛɹiəm/ /plænɪˈtɛːɹi.əm/ planetaria planetariums n
planetarium
A display museum in which images of stars and other astronomical phenomena are projected onto a domed ceiling.

planetary nebula planetary nebulae planetary nebulas n
planetarisk tåge
(astronomy) A nebulosity surrounding a dying red giant, consisting of material expelled by the star.

plankton /ˈplæŋk.tən/ plankton planktons n
plankton
(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.

planned economy planned economies n
planøkonomi kommandoøkonomi

planned obsolescence n
planlagt forældelse
A policy of deliberately planning or designing a product with a limited useful life, so it will become obsolete or nonfunctional after a certain period.

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ plannings n
planlægning
The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] plants n
plante
(botany) An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.
plante vækst
(botany) An organism of the kingdom Plantae. Now specifically, a living organism of the Embryophyta (land plants) or of the Chlorophyta (green algae), a eukaryote that includes double-membraned chloroplasts in its cells containing chlorophyll a and b, or any organism closely related to such an organism.
(ecology) Now specifically, a multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells, which have a cell wall.

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] v
plante så
(ambitransitive) To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.
placere plante
(transitive) To place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit.
plante
(transitive) To place or set something firmly or with conviction.

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] plantains n
vejbred
A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ plantations n
plantage
A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

planting /ˈplæntɪŋ/ /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ plantings n
plantning
A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ [pʰl̥æk] plaques n
mindetavle
(countable) A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.
plak
(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ plasmas plasmata n
plasma
(physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
(hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈpla.stəɹ/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ plasters n
puds gips
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings; render, stucco.
gips salve
(countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈpla.stəɹ/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ v
pudse gipse kalke klistre overklistre
(transitive) To hide or cover up, as if with plaster; to cover thickly.

plaster cast plaster casts n
gipsbandage
(surgery) A cast made of a stiff material (often plaster of Paris and gauze) in order to immobilize a broken bone for the period of healing.

plaster of Paris n
gips
A hemihydrate of calcium sulfate, made by calcining gypsum, that hardens when moistened and allowed to dry; used to make casts, molds and sculpture.

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ [ˈpʰlastɪk] [ˈpʰlæstɪk] plastics n
plast plastik
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

plastic surgery plastic surgeries n
plastikkirurgi
Cosmetic surgery for appearance.

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] plates n
tallerken
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
planche
(printing, publishing) An illustration in a book, either black and white, or colour, usually on a page of paper of different quality from the text pages.

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ plateaus plateaux n
højslette plateau
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

platelet platelets n
blodplade
(hematology, cytology) A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ platforms n
perron platform
A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

platform game platform games n
platformspil
(video game genre) A video game of the genre characterized by jumping (or otherwise moving) to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles.

plating /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ platings n
pladning
(philately) An act of determining where a postage stamp is positioned on a sheet.

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ platinums n
platin
A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.
platinplade
(music, countable) A single or album that has achieved platinum sales, i.e. over 1 million or 2 million.

platonic /pləˈtɑnɪk/ /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ more platonic most platonic adj
platonisk
Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.

platonic love platonic loves n
platonisk kærlighed
Intimate but non-sexual affection.

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ platoons n
deling
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

platter platters n
fad
A tray for serving foods.
pladetallerken tallerken
The hard surface of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests when being played.

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ platypi platypodes platypus platypuses n
næbdyr
A semi-aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet – males have poisonous spurs on the inside of the back legs; Ornithorhynchus anatinus.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] plays n
skuespil stykke spil
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
spil leg
(uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
lege spille
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
spille optræde spille en rolle
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
afspille starte
(transitive, of a person) To operate (a device or media) so as to cause sound (especially music) or moving pictures to be produced.
(AAVE, intransitive) To kid; to joke; to say something for amusement; to act, or to treat something, unseriously.
føre bag lyset
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
spille
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.

play for a fool v
holde for nar
(colloquial, transitive) to trick/fool somebody

play hooky v
pjække skulke
(idiomatic, US) To play truant; to avoid (informally: skip) school, work, or other duties (stay away from these without permission nor an excuse); to skive or to bunk off (UK);

play truant v
pjække skulke
(intransitive) To be absent from school without permission.

play with fire v
lege med ilden
(idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

playdate /pleɪ.deɪt/ playdates n
legeaftale
The occasion of a child having a friend come over to play at their house, traditionally scheduled by both children's parents.

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ players n
musiker
(music) One who plays on a musical instrument.
skuespiller
(theater) An actor in a dramatic play.
spiller
One who plays any game or sport.
(gambling) A gambler.

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ playgrounds n
legeplads sandkasse åbent område
(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]
sandkasse tumleplads
(figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.

playing card playing cards n
spillekort
(cards) Any of the usually 52 rectangular pieces of card used to play numerous games, featuring either one to 10 pips or a picture and belonging of one of four suits.

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ /ˈpɫæɪ̯ˌɫɪst/ playlists n
playliste spilleliste
(radio) A list of recorded songs scheduled to be played on a radio station.

playmate playmates n
legekammerat
A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.

playpen playpens n
kravlegård
An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ playwrights n
dramatiker
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

plaza /ˈplæzə/ /ˈplɑːzə/ plazas n
torv
A town's public square.

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ more pleasant most pleasant pleasanter pleasantest adj
behagelig rar
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

pleasantry /ˈplɛzəntɹi/ pleasantries n
elskværdighed
(sometimes, proscribed) A casual, courteous remark.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
gerne tak vær så venlig
Used to make a polite request.

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
må jeg bede om saltet
(This entry is a translation hub.)

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
gentag efter mig
A request for the interlocutor to repeat what the speaker says next. Often used in language training.

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
kan du gentage vær venlig at sige det der igen
Used as request for the interlocutor to repeat what he or she said previously.

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
har du mulighed for at tale lidt langsommere? tal langsommere
Used to ask the interlocutor to speak more slowly.

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
drej venligst venstre
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn left.

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
drej venligst højre
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn right.

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
dejligt at møde dig hyggeligt at møde dig rart at møde dig
A polite formula used when being introduced to somebody.

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ pleasures n
fornøjelse behag
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
vellyst
(uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛbˈiːən/ plebeians n
plebejer
(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ plebiscites n
folkeafstemning
(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ plectra plectrums n
plekter
(music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ pledges n
pant
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.

pleiochasium pleiochasia n
flerarmet kvast
(botany) An inflorescence in which several buds come out at the same time

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ plenipotentiaries n
befuldmægtiget
A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter. [from c. 1645]

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ pleonasms n
pleonasme dobbeltkonfekt
(countable) A phrase involving pleonasm; a phrase containing one or more words which are redundant because their meaning is expressed elsewhere in the phrase.

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ plethorae plethoras n
overflod
(usually, followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance.

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
tang
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

plinth /plɪnθ/ plinths n
sokkel
A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.

plod /plɒd/ v
traske
To toil; to drudge; especially, to study laboriously and patiently.

plop /plɒp/ plops n
dryp
(countable) A sound or action like liquid hitting a hard surface, or an object falling into a body of water.

plop /plɒp/ v
dryppe
To make the sound of an object dropping into a body of liquid.
plumpe
(ambitransitive) To land heavily or loosely.

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊzɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊzɪv/ plosives n
klusil lukkelyd
(phonetics) A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ plots n
handling
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]

plough /plaʊ/ ploughs n
plov
(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

plough /plaʊ/ v
pløje
(transitive) To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.
(joinery) To cut a groove in, as in a plank, or the edge of a board; especially, a rectangular groove to receive the end of a shelf or tread, the edge of a panel, a tongue, etc.
(transitive, vulgar) To have sex with; to penetrate.

plough through v
pløje gennem pløje igennem
To persevere with an activity of consuming something, both literally and figuratively.
To forcefully make a passage to move through.

ploughshare ploughshares n
plovskær
(British spelling) The cutting edge of a plow, typically a metal blade.

plowshare plowshares n
plovskær
(American spelling) The cutting edge of a plow, typically a metal blade.

pluck /plʊk/ /plʌk/ v
plukke
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out

plug /plʌɡ/ plugs n
stikprop
(electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.

plug in v
tilslutte
(idiomatic) To connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.

plum /plʌm/ more plum most plum adj
blommefarvet
(comparable) Of a dark bluish-red colour.

plum /plʌm/ plums n
blomme
An edible, fleshy stone fruit of Prunus domestica (European plum), often of a dark red or purple colour. [from 8th c.]
A dark bluish-red color/colour, the colour of some plums. [from 19th c.]
blomme blommetræ
The fruit and its tree.
lækkerbisken
A desirable or choice thing of its kind; a prize selection; a choice appointment, assignment etc. [from 19th c.]

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ plumages n
fjerdragt
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.

plumb /plʌm/ more plumb most plumb adj
lodret vater
Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.

plumbago /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ plumbagoes plumbagos n
blyrod
(botany) A plant of the genus Plumbago; leadwort. [from 17th c.]

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ plumbers n
vvs-mand
One who works in or with lead.
blikkenslager
One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.

plumber wrench plumber wrenches n
rørtang
Other type of pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes.

plunger /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ plungers n
svupper
A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.

plural /ˈpljʊəɹəl/ /ˈpluːɹəl/ /ˈplɔːɹ(ə)l/ /ˈplɜɹəl/ /ˈplʉːɹəl/ /ˈplʊ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈplʊəɹ(ə)l/ plurals n
flertal pluralis
(grammar, uncountable) The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something.
(grammar, countable) A word in the form in which it potentially refers to something other than one person or thing; and other than two things if the language has a dual form.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ preposition
plus og
And; sum of the previous one and the following one.
(colloquial) With; having in addition.

plus sign plus signs n
plustegn
(arithmetic) The symbol + used to denote the operation of addition, to indicate that a number is positive, and so on.

plush toy plush toys n
krammedyr tøjdyr sovedyr
(US, Canada, Australia) A soft toy with a soft, plush covering.

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ plutocracies n
plutokrati rigmandsvælde
Government by the wealthy.

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ plutoniums n
plutonium
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 94 and symbol Pu: a silvery-gray fissile radioactive actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

plywood plywoods n
krydsfiner
(countable) A specific grade or type of this construction material.

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊnjə/ pneumoniae pneumonias pneumoniæ n
lungebetændelse
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

poacher /ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ poachers n
krybskytte
A person who trespasses in order to take game illegally, one who poaches; a person who illegally takes animals or plants from the wild.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ pockets n
lomme
(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
(military) An area where military units are completely surrounded by enemy units.

pocket money n
lommepenge
(UK) A small sum of money given to a child, by a parent or guardian; an allowance

pocket pool n
lommebillard
(slang) The act of manipulating one's genitalia through a trouser pocket; masturbation.

pocketknife pocketknives n
lommekniv

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ pods n
bælg
(botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.
kapsel
A small vehicle, especially used in emergency situations.

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ podcasts n
podcast
(loosely, by extension) An individual episode of such a program.
A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones. [from early 21st c.]

poem /pojəm/ /poʊm/ /pɔɪm/ /ˈpoʊəm/ /ˈpoʊɪm/ /ˈpɔʊ(ə)m/ /ˈpɔː.ɪm/ /ˈpəʊəm/ /ˈpəʊɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] poems n
digt
A literary piece written in verse.
A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] poets n
digter poet
A person who writes poems.

poet's daffodil poet's daffodils n
pinselilje
A daffodil of species Narcissus poeticus, found in Europe and North America.

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ poetesses n
digterinde
(dated) A female poet.

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] poetries n
poesi digtning lyrik digtekunst
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ pogroms n
pogrom
A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.

poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ /ˈpɔɪnənt/ [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt] more poignant most poignant adj
spids
(obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
træffende
Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
spiddende spydig
(figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.t(i)ə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ poinsettias n
julestjerne
A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers surrounded by large bright red leaves; native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated as a garden plant.

point /pɔɪnt/ points n
punkt point
(mathematics, science) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction. [from 14th c.]
A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position. [from 14th c.]
punktum point
A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark. [from 14th c.]
komma pointe
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
point punkt
(sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition. [from 18th c.]
(typography) a unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era). [from 19th c.]
A distinguishing quality or characteristic. [from 15th c.]
tidspunkt
A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]

point /pɔɪnt/ v
pege
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

point in time points in time n
tidspunkt
A moment (of time).

point of view points of view n
synsvinkel
An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs.

point-set topology n
punktmængdetopologi
The general field of topology, not restricting attention to specific classes of spaces, and not using algebraic topology.

pointed cabbage pointed cabbages n
spidskål
An F1 hybrid variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) that forms compact conical rather than rounded heads and is noted for its delicate flavor.

points /pɔɪnts/ n
skiftespor sporskifte
(rail transport, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ poisons n
gift
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
forgifte
(transitive) To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

poison gas poison gases poison gasses n
giftgas krigsgas
(military) Any poisonous gas used as a chemical weapon.

poisoned chalice /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ /ˈpɔɪzənd ˈtʃælɪs/ poisoned chalices n
bjørnetjeneste
(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.

poisoning poisonings n
forgiftning
The administration of a poison.

poisonous /ˈpɔɪznəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ more poisonous most poisonous adj
giftig
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

poker face poker faces n
pokeransigt pokerfjæs
(poker) An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing.
Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

pokeweed pokeweeds n
kermesbær
A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.

polar bear polar bears n
isbjørn
A hypercarnivorous species of bear, Ursus maritimus, whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle.

polar circle polar circles n
polarcirkel
(geography) Either of the two parallels of the Earth located at the latitude of 66° 33′ 44″ N and 66° 33′ 44″ S.

polar cod polar cod polar cods n
polartorsk
A north Atlantic fish of the family Gadidae (cod, haddock, whitings and pollock), Boreogadus saida.

polder /ˈpɒldə/ /ˈpəʊldə/ polders n
kog
(geography) An area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes. [from 17th c.]

pole /pol/ /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] poles n
pæl
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
pol
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
(electricity) A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
(complex analysis) For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z) \rightarrow \infty as z \rightarrow a.

pole vault pole vaults n
stangspring
(athletics) a jumping event contested in track and field which requires an athlete to carry a fiberglass pole down a runway, plant the pole into a vaulting box and vault over a fiberglass bar, landing on a matted pit

pole vaulter pole vaulters n
stangspringer
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the pole vault.

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ more polemic most polemic adj
polemisk
Having the characteristics of a polemic.

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ polemics n
polemik
A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpl̩iːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
politi
(North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.

police box police boxes n
politikiosk
(chiefly, British, dated) A telephone kiosk where members of the public may telephone the police.
A small community police station; a koban.

police car police cars n
politibil
An automobile used by a police officer when on duty.

police dog police dogs n
politihund
A dog trained and employed by the police to pursue suspects or sniff out contraband.

police officer police officers n
politibetjent politimand

police state police states n
politistat
(usually, pejorative) A polity whose government exercises strict and repressive control of the people.

police station police stations n
politistation
(police) A building serving as the headquarters of a branch of the police force, and sometimes as a temporary place of confinement for offenders.

policewoman policewomen n
politikvinde
(police) A female police officer.

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ policies n
politik
A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body. [from 15th c.]
Wise or advantageous conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. [from 15th c.]

policy rate policy rates n
diskonto

policymaker policymakers n
beslutningstager
One involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists.

poliomyelitis /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ poliomyelitides n
polio børnelammelse
(pathology) Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ polishes n
politur pudsecreme
A substance used to polish.
glans glathed
Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.
elegance forfinelse
Refinement; cleanliness in performance or presentation.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
polere blanke glatte pudse
(transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
forfine pudse
(transitive) To refine; remove imperfections from.

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ more polite most polite politer politest adj
høflig
Well-mannered, civilized.

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ politenesses n
høflighed
(uncountable) The quality of being polite.

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] more political most political adj
politisk
Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.

political correctness political correctnesses n
politisk korrekthed
(countable) The result or product of being politically correct.

political machine political machines n
politisk maskine
(US politics, chiefly, historical) A local political organization or individual politician that controls a large number of personal votes and can therefore exert political influence, and is therefore often viewed as scandalous.

political party political parties n
politisk parti parti
A political organization that subscribes to a certain ideology and seeks to attain political power through representation in government.

political prisoner political prisoners n
politisk fange
A person imprisoned for their political views or political activism.

political science political sciences n
politologi statskundskab
The analytical study of public policy and policies, past, present, and prospective.

political scientist political scientists n
politolog
An expert in political science.

political system political systems n
politisk system
A complete set of institutions, political organizations, interest groups (such as political parties, trade unions, lobby groups), the relationships between those institutions and the political norms and rules that govern their functions (constitution, election law).

politically correct more politically correct most politically correct adj
politisk korrekt
(idiom, sometimes, derogatory) Sensitive to giving offense on the grounds of race, sex, etc.

politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ politicians n
politiker
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politik
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ polkas n
polka
A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

poll tax poll taxes n
kopskat
A tax determined as a uniform, fixed amount per individual.

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ pollens n
pollen
A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

pollinate /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ v
bestøve
To apply pollen to (a stigma).

polling station polling stations n
afstemningssted valgsted
(Britain, Canada, Australia) a place where voters go to cast their ballot in an election or referendum; a voting station

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ pollutions n
forurening
Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]
Something that pollutes; a pollutant. [from 17th c.]

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈpəʊl.əʊ/ [ˈpɒʊɫəʊ] [ˈpəʊləʊ] polos n
polo
(uncountable) A ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent's goal.

polo shirt /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌʃɝt/ /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌʃɜːt/ polo shirts n
poloskjorte
A casual, usually short-sleeved, shirt with a protruding collar and a small number of buttons extending a short distance below the collar (and not all the way down the front of the shirt).

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ poloniums n
polonium plonium
A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

poltroon /polˈtɹun/ /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ /pɔlˈtɹun/ poltroons n
kryster kujon
An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə-/ /ˈpɑlɪ-/ /ˈpɒli-/ /ˈpɔli-/ prefix
poly-
many

polyamory [ˌpɑlijˈæm(ə)ɹi] [ˌpɒlɪˈæməɹi] [ˌpɔlijˈæm(ə)ɹi] polyamories n
polyamory
Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

polyethylene polyethylenes n
polyætylen
(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polygam
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ /ˈpɔlɪɡlɔt/ adj
flersproget
Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ polygons n
polygon
(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ polyhedra polyhedrons n
polyeder
(geometry) A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges.

polymerize /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑləməˌɹaɪz/ /ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ v
polymere polymerisere
(transitive) (organic chemistry) To convert a monomer to a polymer by polymerization.

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ polynomials n
polynomium
(algebra, strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_n x^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ polyphonies n
polyfoni
(music) Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ polysemies n
polysemi
(semantics) The property of a word, sign or symbol that can represent multiple meanings, including multiple similar ones.

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ more polysynthetic most polysynthetic adj
polysyntetisk
(grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ polytheisms n
polyteisme
The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ more polytheistic most polytheistic adj
polyteistisk
Of or relating to polytheism.

polyunsaturated adj
flerumættet
(chemistry) Of or relating to long chain organic compounds that have multiple double bonds; polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential to human nutrition.

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ pomegranates n
granatæble
The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart.
The shrub or small tree that bears the fruit.

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ pomeloes pomelos n
pomelo pompelmus
The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ pommels n
knap sværdknap
The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ more pompous most pompous adj
pompøs højrøvet
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

poncho /ˈpɑn.t͡ʃoʊ/ /ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/ ponchoes ponchos n
poncho
A simple garment, made from a rectangle of cloth, with a slit in the middle for the head.

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ ponds n
dam
An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

ponder /ˈpɑn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
fundere gruble
To wonder, think of deeply.
tænke efter
To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly.

pontoon bridge pontoon bridges n
pontonbro
A temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ ponies n
pony
A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ ponytails n
hestehale
A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.

poo /pu/ /puː/ poos n
bæ

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
lave bæ

pooch /puːt͡ʃ/ pooches n
hund
(slang) A dog.

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ poodles n
puddelhund puddel
A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] poofs pooves n
prut
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, derogatory, colloquial) A gay man; especially one who is effeminate.

pool /pul/ /puːl/ /pʉl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] pools n
pøl
A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.
pool
Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puːɹ/ /pɔɹ/<a:pour-poor> /pɔː/<a:pour-poor> /pʉːɹ/ /pʊə/<a:non-pour-poor> /pʊɚ/<a:non-pour-poor> /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ ; poorer poorest adj
fattig stakkels
With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
stakkels
(attributive, _, only) Worthy of pity.

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puːɹ/ /pɔɹ/<a:pour-poor> /pɔː/<a:pour-poor> /pʉːɹ/ /pʊə/<a:non-pour-poor> /pʊɚ/<a:non-pour-poor> /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ ; n
fattige fattigfolk
(plural only) The poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society.

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
fattig som en kirkerotte
(simile) Very poor, to the point of starving or begging; utterly destitute.

poorhouse poorhouses n
fattighus
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

pop the question v
kom med spørgsmålet
(idiomatic, informal) To propose marriage.

pop up v
poppe op
(intransitive, informal, idiomatic) To appear without warning.

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [ˈpʌp.kɔɹn] popcorns n
popcorn
(chiefly, uncountable) A snack food made from corn or maize kernels popped by dry heating.

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ popes n
pave
(Roman Catholicism, _, &, _, generally) An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state.

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ poplars n
poppel poppeltræ
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus.

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ poplits n
knæhase
The shallow depression (fossa) located at the back of the knee joint; the popliteal fossa or “knee pit”.

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ poppies n
valmue
Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.

poppyseed poppyseeds n
birkes
The seed of the poppy, used as a flavouring in bread.

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/ /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ popsicles n
ispind sodavandsis
(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ more popular most popular adj
folkelig
Common among the general public; generally accepted. [from 15th c.]
Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap. [from 19th c.]
folkelig populær-
Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public. [from 16th c.]
populær
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]

popular science n
populærvidenskab
An interpretation of science intended for a general audience, rather than for other scientists or students.
populærvidenskabelig
(attributive) Of, or having to do with science, but aimed at ordinary people as opposed to scientists; intended for general consumption.

popularise /ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/ v
popularisere
(transitive) To make something popular.

popularity /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɔp.jəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] [ˌpɑ.pjəˈlɛɹ.ə.ɾi] [ˌpɔp.jəˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] popularities n
popularitet
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

populate /ˈpɑ.pjəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ /ˈpɔp.jəˌlæɪt/ v
befolke
(transitive) To live in; to inhabit.

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ populations n
befolkning
A count of the number of residents within a political or geographical boundary such as a town, a nation or the world.
population befolkning
(biology) A collection of organisms of a particular species, sharing a particular characteristic of interest, most often that of living in a given area.
population
(statistics) A group of units (persons, objects, or other items) enumerated in a census or from which a sample is drawn.

population bottleneck population bottlenecks n
flaskehalseffekt
A sudden, and normally temporary decrease in a population typically due to a stressful situation.

population density population densities n
befolkningstæthed
Average population per unit area; especially, the average number of people who live per square kilometer (or square mile) of land.

population pyramid population pyramids n
befolkningspyramide
(demography) A graphical illustration of the distribution of a population (typically that of a country or region of the world) by age groups and sex; it typically forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing.

populism populisms n
populisme
(philosophy) A political doctrine or philosophy that proposes that the rights and powers of ordinary people are exploited by a privileged elite, and supports their struggle to overcome this.

populist /ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/ /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lɪst/ /ˈpɔp.jʉ.lɪst/ populists n
populist
A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).
A politician who advocates specific policies just because they are popular.

porbeagle porbeagles n
sildehaj
A large pelagic predatory shark, Lamna nasus, of the Atlantic.

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ porcelains n
porcelæn
(usually, uncountable) A hard white translucent ceramic, originally made by firing kaolin, quartz, and feldspar at high temperatures but now also inclusive of similar artificial materials; also often (figurative) such a material as a symbol of the fragility, elegance, etc. traditionally associated with porcelain goods.
porcelæn porcelænsvare
(countable, now, _, usually, in the plural) An object made of porcelain, (particularly) art objects or items of tableware.

porcini /pɔːɹˈt͡ʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ porcini porcinis n
Karl Johan svamp
An edible mushroom (Boletus edulis), prized for its flavor.

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ porcupines n
hulepindsvin træpindsvin
Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ pores n
pore
A tiny opening in the skin.

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /poɹk/ /pɔːk/ porks n
svinekød flæskekød
(mostly, uncountable) The meat of a pig.

pork barrel /ˈpɔːkˌbaɹəl/ pork barrels n
valgflæsk
(chiefly, US politics, often, attributively) State funds as assigned for local or regional expenditure; especially, central money used for regional projects which are eyecatching or designed to appeal to voters. [from 19th c.]

pork rind pork rinds n
flæskesvær
(US, Canada, food) A snack food made from cured pork skin; pork scratchings.

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ porns n
porno
(uncountable, informal) Pornography. [from mid-20th c.]

porn star porn stars n
pornostjerne
An actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films.

pornlike more pornlike most pornlike adj
pornoaktig
resembling pornography; pornographic

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ pornos n
porno
(uncountable) Pornography.
pornofilm
(countable) A pornographic film.

pornographer /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ pornographers n
pornograf
One who is involved in the creation or dissemination of pornography. [from mid-19th c.]

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more pornographic most pornographic adj
pornografisk
Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔːˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ pornographies n
pornografi
The explicit literary or visual depiction of sexual subject matter; any display of material of an erotic nature. [from mid-19th c.]

porosity porosities n
porøsitet
(uncountable) The state of being porous.
(countable) A measure of how porous a material is; the ratio of the volume of pores to the total volume

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ more porous most porous adj
porøs
Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ porridges n
grød
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
havn bagbord port
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ ports n
havn port
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
havn bagbord port
An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
bagbord port
(nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
port
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
havn bagbord port
(military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.

port city port cities n
havneby
A city built around a port, for its defence, to provide infrastructural support, or as parasitic urban sprawl.

port wine port wines n
portvin
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ [ˈpʰɔɹɾɪ̈bl̩] more portable most portable adj
bærbar
Able to be carried or easily moved.

portcullis /pɔɹtˈkʌl.ɪs/ /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ portculli portcullises portcullisses portscullis n
faldgitter
A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ porters n
bærer porter
A person who carries luggage and related objects.
dørmand
(countable) A person in control of the entrance to a building.
porter
(countable, uncountable, beer) A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters (etymology 1, sense 1), similar to a stout but less strong.

porthole /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ portholes n
koøje
(nautical) A circular window set in the hull of a ship.

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ portici porticoes porticos n
porticus
A porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ portions n
del
An allocated amount.

portmanteau word portmanteau words n
portmanteau portmanteau-ord
(linguistics) A word which combines the meaning of two words (or, rarely, more than two words), formed by combining the words, usually, but not always, by adjoining the first part of one word and the last part of the other, the adjoining parts often having a common vowel.

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/<a:rare> /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/<a:rare> /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ ; portraits n
portræt kontrafej
(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.

portraitist portraitists n
portrættør
A painter or photographer who makes portraits.

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ positions n
position plads
A place or location.

position vector position vectors n
stedvektor
(geometry) Of a point, a vector going from the origin to that point; equivalently, the transpose of the point.

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ more positive most positive adj
positiv
(law) Formally laid down. [from the 14th c.]
(mathematics) Of number, greater than zero. [from the 18th c.]
(physics) Having more protons than electrons.
(grammar) Describing the primary sense of an adjective, adverb or noun; not comparative, superlative, augmentative nor diminutive.
Characterized by the presence of features which support a hypothesis.
Favorable, desirable by those interested or invested in that which is being judged.

positive number positive numbers n
positivt tal
(This entry is a translation hub.)

positive reinforcement n
positiv forstærkning
The giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour with the result that such behaviour is repeated.

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ posses n
bande
(US, Jamaica, slang) A criminal gang. [from 20th c.]

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
besidde eje
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
besætte
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).

possessive case possessive cases n
ejefald
(grammar) case used to express direct possession, ownership, origin, etc. Though similar in many ways to the genitive case, it is not always the same. Languages that have the possessive case include English and Quenya.

possessive pronoun possessive pronouns n
ejestedord possessivt pronomen possesivpronomen
(grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ possibilities n
mulighed
The quality of being possible.

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ more possible most possible adj
mulig
(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ more possibly most possibly adv
muligvis umuligt
(modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ posts n
stolpe
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
post
(obsolete) Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route. [16th–17th c.]
(dated) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A single delivery of letters; the letters or deliveries that make up a single batch delivered to one person or one address. [from 17th c.]
An assigned station; a guard post.
stolpe målstolpe
(sports) A goalpost.

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ post offices n
postkontor posthus
(countable) A place (building, office, shop, or counter) concerned with the business of delivering letters, post or mail and selling stamps, etc.
postvæsen posthus
(countable) An organisation that delivers letters.

post office box post office boxes n
postboks
A uniquely addressable lockable box located on the premises of a post office that may be hired as collection point for mail.

post-it note post-it notes n
post-it
A small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side.

post-traumatic stress disorder n
posttraumatisk belastningsreaktion
(psychology) A psychological condition that develops following some stressful situation or event, with symptoms such as sleep disturbance, recurrent dreams, flashbacks, hypervigilance, depression, dissociation, withdrawal or lack of concentration.

post-truth /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/ adj
postfaktuel
(chiefly, politics, media) Beyond or superseding the importance of truth; pertaining to an era or situation when truth is no longer significant, relevant, or expected; (usually, pejorative) not caring about factual accuracy.

postage /ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/ postages n
porto
The charge for posting an item.
frankering
The postage stamp, or similar token, affixed to an item of post as evidence of payment.

postage code postage codes n
mobilporto portokode
An (often handwritten) alphanumeric matrix proving paid postage, used in place of postage stamps.

postage meter postage meters n
frankeringsmaskine
A machine used to print prepaid labels onto pieces of mail, and to record total postage charges.

postage stamp postage stamps n
frimærke mærke
A small piece of printed paper stuck on an item to be mailed, indicating that postage has been paid.
frimærke
(figuratively, colloquial) A very small area.

postal vote postal votes n
brevstemme
A vote made on an official form which is then sent through the post/mail.

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolær
(phonetics) Articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(ɹ)/ postalveolars n
postalveolar
(phonetics) Any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge, such as English sh in the word shoe.

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ postcards n
postkort brevkort
(post) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended to be written on and mailed without an envelope. In the case of a picture postcard, one side displays a picture or photograph.

postcode /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ postcodes n
postnummer
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.
(by extension) The region denoted by a postcode.

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ posterities n
eftertid
All the future generations, especially the descendants of a specific person.

postfeminism postfeminisms n
postfeminisme
Any of a wide range of theories that respond to feminism, arguing that it is no longer relevant or that it needs to be extended to fit the changing expectations and experiences of women.

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.məs/ adj
posthum
Taking place after one's own death.
In reference to a work, published after the author's death.

postmark postmarks n
poststempel
A marking made by a postal service on a delivery, usually indicating the place where and the date and time when the item was received or processed for the first time, mostly serving to cancel a postage stamp.

postmark v
afstemple
To apply a postmark on.

postmodern more postmodern most postmodern adj
postmoderne
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism, especially as represented in art, architecture, literature, science, or philosophy that reacts against an earlier modernism.

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ postmodernisms n
postmodernisme
Any style in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that reacts against an earlier modernist movement.

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
udsætte udskyde
To delay or put off an event, appointment, etc.

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ postulates n
postulat påstand
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ postures n
holdning positur
(rare) The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

postwoman postwomen n
brevbærer postbud
(rare) A female letter carrier, a woman who delivers mail.

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ /pɔt/ pots n
græs pot
(slang, uncountable) Marijuana.
potte gryde krukke
A vessel used for brewing or serving drinks: a coffeepot or teapot.

pot plant pot plants n
potteplante
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A plant growing in a flowerpot; a houseplant.

pot scrubber pot scrubbers n
grydesvamp
A mesh or ball of wires or fibres used to scrub pots and other cookware.

pot shot pot shots n
kasteskud
A haphazard shot with a firearm, taken with careless aim, often fired at a random target.

potash /ˈpɑt.æʃ/ /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ potashes n
potaske
The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer.
(chemistry) An impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts.

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ potassiums n
kalium
A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium.

potassium chloride n
kaliumchlorid
(inorganic compound) The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a fertilizer, and in lethal injections

potassium nitrate n
kaliumnitrat salpeter
(inorganic chemistry) KNO3, a naturally occurring salt, notably used as an ingredient of gunpowder; also used a food preservative and as an ingredient in toothpaste for sensitive gums; historically used in the production of nitric acid (HNO3).

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] [pə̥ˈɾeɪ.ɾə] potatoes n
kartoffel
The tuber of a plant, Solanum tuberosum, eaten as a starchy vegetable, particularly in the Americas and Europe; this plant.
(humorous, slang, computing) An underpowered computer or other device, especially when small in size.

potato crisp potato crisps n
chips franske kartofler kartoffelchips
(mostly, British) A thin slice of potato that has been fried, typically packaged and sold as a snack.

potato masher potato mashers n
kartoffelmoser kartoffelstamper
A utensil used to mash potatoes.

potato starch potato starches n
kartoffelmel
(gastronomy) A widely diffused vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes used in cooking.

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ potentates n
potentat
A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentiel
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.

potential difference potential differences n
spændingsforskel
the difference in potential energy between two points in an electric field; the difference in charge between two points in an electrical circuit; voltage

potential energy potential energies n
potentiel energi
The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass).

potential well potential wells n
potentialbrønd
(physics) the region surrounding a local minimum of potential energy, especially if the potential has a constant value in an interval and a higher (finite or infinite) value outside of it

pothole potholes n
jættegryde
A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

potpourri /pəʊˈpɔː.ɹi/ /pəʊˈpʊə.ɹi/ /ˈpoʊ.pʊˌɹiː/ /ˌpoʊ.pʊˈɹiː/ /ˌpəʊ.pəˈɹiː/ potpourris n
potpourri
(music) A medley of songs or music.
A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ potsherds n
potteskår
(often, archaeology) A piece of ceramic from pottery, often found on an archaeological site.

potter /ˈpɑtɚ/ /ˈpɒtə/ potters n
pottemager
One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

potter's wheel potter's wheels n
drejeskive pottemagerhjul
A turntable type of machine used by a potter to form round pieces of pottery from wet clay.

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ poultices n
grødomslag omslag
A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʉltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ poultries n
fjerkræ
The meat from a domestic fowl.

pounce /paʊns/ pounces n
radérpulver
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.

pound /paʊnd/ pound pounds n
dyrehjem internat
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
pund
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
A unit of currency in various currency systems
Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.

pound cake pound cakes n
pund-til-pund-kage
(US) A dense yellow cake, the traditional recipe for which consists of equal quantities (nominally one pound) of butter, eggs, flour, and sugar.

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ pounds sterling n
britiske pund pund
The currency of the United Kingdom.

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
hælde
(transitive, figurative) To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
surmule
(intransitive) To be or pretend to be ill-tempered; to sulk.

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ poverties n
fattigdom armod
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ powders n
pulver
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
pulver pudder
(cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

powder keg powder kegs n
krudttønde tønde krudt
A barrel containing gunpowder.
krudttønde
(figuratively) An explosive or otherwise volatile situation.

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ powdered sugars n
flormelis
(US) Very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping, mostly used in icings and confections to produce a smooth texture.

power /ˈpaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ /ˈpaʊ̯ɹ/ /ˈpæʊ̯.ə/ [ˈpæɔ̯ə] [ˈpʰaə] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] [ˈpʰaː] [ˈpʰæʊ̯ə] [ˈpʰɑː] [ˈpʰɛəː] powers n
magt
(countable) The ability to affect or influence.
(social) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
Control or coercion, particularly legal or political (jurisdiction).
el elektricitet kraft strøm
Electricity or a supply of electricity.

power cut power cuts n
strømafbrydelse
An interruption in the supply of power (usually electricity).

power distance power distances n
magtdistance
(sociology, politics) A measure of the willingness of individuals to accept the unequal distribution of power within a society or organization.

power grid power grids n
elektricitetsforsyningsnet elforsyningsnet elnet
The infrastructure for distributing electrical power throughout a region.

power plant /ˈpaʊə ˌplɑːnt/ /ˈpaʊəɹ ˌplænt/ power plants n
motor
The portion of a vehicle devoted to providing energy for motion; the engine or motor.

power source power sources n
strømkilde
A source of power such as a generator or mains outlet.

power station power stations n
kraftværk kraftstation
An industrial complex where electricity is produced.

power strip power strips n
multistikdåse stikdåse
A block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple electrical devices to be plugged in.

power structure power structures n
magtapparat magtstruktur
A system of authoritative power in an institution.
Those who participate in such a system.

power struggle power struggles n
magtkamp
A situation where two or more people or groups fight to gain dominance over each other.

power supply power supplies n
strømkilde
A source of power such as the mains or a generator.
strømforsyning
That part of a piece of electronic apparatus that provides appropriate voltages for the rest of the electronics from the connected AC source.

power tool power tools n
elværktøj
Any of a wide class of tools powered by a motor (usually an electric motor); most especially such tools as are handheld, portable, and not stationary.

power vacuum power vacua power vacuums n
magtvakuum
A lack of centralised political authority, especially following a conflict, revolution, change of power, etc.

powerbank powerbanks n
powerbank
A portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers.

powertrain /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/ /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/ powertrains n
drivline
The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ practices n
træning øvelse
Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
praksis
(uncountable, especially, medicine, arts) The ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession, particularly in medicine or the fine arts.
Actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory.

practice makes perfect proverb
øvelse gør mester
If one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it.

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
træne øve
(transitive) To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
udøve
(transitive) To perform or observe in an habitual fashion.

praetor /ˈpɹeɪːtɚ/ /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ /ˈpɹiːtɚ/ praetores praetors n
prætor
(history) The title designating a Roman administrative official whose role changed over time:

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ more pragmatic most pragmatic adj
pragmatisk
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] prairies n
prærie
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland with few, if any, trees, especially in North America.

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
rose
To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

pram /pɹæm/ prams n
barnevogn
A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position.
(colloquial, loosely) A pushchair; a buggy.

prance /pɹæn(t)s/ /pɹɑːn(t)s/ v
stejle
(of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs.
spankulere
(colloquial, figuratively) To strut about in a showy manner.

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ praseodymiums n
praseodymium praseodym
A chemical element (symbol Pr) with an atomic number of 59, a soft, silvery, malleable and ductile metal, valued for its magnetic, electrical, chemical, and optical properties.

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ n
pludren
Silly, childish talk; babble.

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ v
plapre pludre
(ambitransitive) To speak incessantly and in an inconsequential or childish manner; to babble.

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ prawn prawns n
reje
(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.

prawn cocktail prawn cocktails n
rejecocktail
A salad dish made from cooked, peeled, chilled prawns with a Marie Rose sauce, served on lettuce with lemon.

praxis /ˈpɹæk.sɪs/ praxes praxises n
praksis
Custom or established practice.

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
bede tilbede
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
bede
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ prayers n
bøn
(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
(countable) An act of praying.
The specific words or methods used for praying.
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.

prayer book prayer books n
bønnebog
A book containing religious prayers.

prayer rug prayer rugs n
bedetæppe bønnetæppe
A small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray.

prayer wheel prayer wheels n
bedemølle
(Buddhism) A rotating cylinder either inscribed with or containing prayers, mainly used by Tibetan Buddhists.

praying mantis praying mantes praying mantises n
knæler
Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

pre-Christian adj
førkristen
Pertaining to the time before the arrival of Christianity, particularly in Western Europe.

pre-Columbian adj
præ-columbiansk
Referring to the cultures of the Americas before the European influence, specifically to the era before the continent was visited by Christopher Columbus.

pre-ejaculate n
præejakulat
The clear, viscous fluid that is secreted from the penis before ejaculation.

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ preachers n
prædikant
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman.

precariat precariats n
prekariat
(sociology, collective) People suffering from precarity, especially as a social class; people living a precarious existence, without security or predictability, especially job security.

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ more precious most precious adj
dyrebar
Of high value or worth.

precious metal precious metals n
ædelmetal
A rare metallic chemical element of high economic value, such as gold, platinum, palladium, or rhodium.

precious stone precious stones n
ædelsten
Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ more precipitate most precipitate adj
overilet
With a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong.

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ precipitates n
bundfald
(chemistry) a solid that exits the liquid phase of a solution

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ precipitations n
nedbør
(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ more precise most precise preciser precisest adj
præcis
(broadly) Both exact and accurate.

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ more precisely most precisely adv
præcist
(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

preclude /pɹiːˈkluːd/ /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
udelukke umuliggøre
(transitive) Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ more precocious most precocious adj
tidlig moden tidlig udviklet
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.

precondition preconditions n
forudsætning betingelse
A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ predators n
rovdyr
Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other non-plant organisms (their prey), primarily for food.

predecessor /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ predecessors n
forgænger
One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ predestinations n
prædestination forudbestemmelse
(theology) The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ predicates n
prædikat
(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ adj
prædikativ
(grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.

predictability /pɹəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ predictabilities n
forudsigelighed
The characteristic of being predictable.

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ predictions n
forudsigelse
A statement of what will happen in the future.

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
fremtrædende
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

preen /pɹiːn/ v
pudse
(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.

prefabricated adj
præfabrikeret
manufactured in advance, usually to a standard format, and then assembled on site

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ prefaces n
forord
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions.

prefer [prɪˈfɜː] [pɹɪˈfɝ] v
foretrække
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

prefix /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ prefixes n
præfiks
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, for example as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure, re- in reheat, etc.

preformatted adj
forudformateret
Formatted in advance.

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ pregnancies n
graviditet svangerskab
The period of time this condition prevails.

pregnancy test pregnancy tests n
graviditetstest
a piece of test equipment that determines whether a woman, or by extension, a female animal is pregnant

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ more pregnant most pregnant adj
gravid drægtig svanger med barn frugtsommelig højgravid
(mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.
prægnant
(comparable) Meaningful, having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.

preheat v
forvarme
(transitive) to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehistoric more prehistoric most prehistoric adj
forhistorisk
(properly) Of or relating to the epoch before written record.

prehistory prehistories n
forhistorie
The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.
(often, _, as, _, pre-history) The history leading up to some event, condition, etc.

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ prejudices n
fordom
(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
(countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
(countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

prejudiced more prejudiced most prejudiced adj
fordomsfuld forudindtaget
Having prejudices.

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ prelates n
Prælat
A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

preliminary examination preliminary examinations n
præliminæreksamen realeksamen
(education) An examination that usually qualifies a student to continue studies at a higher level.

premarital adj
førægteskabelig
Before marriage; before getting married.

premeditation premeditations n
forsæt
The act of planning or plotting something in advance, especially a crime.

prenuptial agreement prenuptial agreements n
ægtepagt
A legal document, signed by both parties before marriage, stating the legal claims on each other's estate upon a subsequent divorce.

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ preparations n
forberedelse præparation tilberedning
(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
præparat
A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
berede forberede
(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.
tilberede forberede
(transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

preparty preparties n
førfest
A party held before the start of an event, usually a public event.

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ prepositions n
forholdsord præposition
(grammar, strict sense) Any of a class of non-inflecting words and multiword terms typically employed to connect a following noun or a pronoun, in an adjectival or adverbial sense, with some other word: a particle used with a noun or pronoun (in English always in the objective case) to make a phrase limiting some other word.

prepositional phrase prepositional phrases n
præpositionsforbindelse
(grammar) A phrase containing both a preposition and its object or complement; may be used as an adjunct or a modifier.

preposterous /pɹə-/ /pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ /pɹəˈpɑstɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstɹəs/ more preposterous most preposterous adj
absurd meningsløs
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ prerequisites n
forudsætning
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started. May be colloquially referred to as a prereq.

prerogative /pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ prerogatives n
privilegie privilegium prærogativ
An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
prærogativ
A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

prescience /ˈpɹɛsɪ.əns/ /ˈpɹɛʃɪns/ presciences n
klarsyn
Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge.

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ prescriptions n
recept
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ presences n
tilstedeværelse nærvær nærværelse
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ more present most present adj
nuværende nærværende
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
nærværende til stede tilstedeværende
Located in the immediate vicinity.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
præsentere
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.]
byde sig
(reflexive) To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind. [from 16th c.]

present arms n
præsentere gevær
(military) A position of salute in the manual of arms in which the gun is held in both hands vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle upward and the trigger side forward.

present arms v
præsentere gevær
(military) To adopt such a position.

present participle present participles n
præsens participium lang tillægsform
(grammar) A nonfinite verb form that indicates an ongoing action or state and which can function as an adjective.

present perfect n
førnutid perfektum
(grammar) A perfect tense that expresses action in the past (usually completed) with consequences in the present time.

present tense present tenses n
nutid præsens
(grammar) A grammatical tense whose principal function is to locate a situation or event in the present time.

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ preservatives n
konserveringsmiddel
Any agent, natural or artificial, that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ preserves n
naturreservat
A reservation, a nature preserve.

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
bevare
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

preset /priːˈsɛt/ /ˈpriːsɛt/ adj
forudinstillet
Set in advance, or as a default.

preset /priːˈsɛt/ /ˈpriːsɛt/ v
forudinstille
(transitive) To set something in advance.

presidency /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ presidencies n
formandsskab præsidentembede
The office or role of president.
formandsperiode præsidenttid
The time during which one is president; a president's term of office.

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ presidents n
præsident
The head of state of a republic.

press /pɹɛs/ presses n
presse
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
(uncountable, collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
trykpresse
(countable) A printing machine.

press conference press conferences n
pressekonference pressemøde
(media) A question-and-answer session with members of television, print and other media.

press release press releases n
pressemeddelelse
An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized.

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] pressures n
tryk
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
(physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.

pressure cooker pressure cookers n
trykkoger
(cookware) A sealed cooking vessel that allows cooking in greater than atmospheric pressure and at a temperature above the boiling point of water.

prestige /pɹəsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹəsˈtiːʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːʒ/ /ˈpɹɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ prestiges n
prestige anseelse
The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈʒuːməbli/ more presumably most presumably adv
antageligvis
Able to be sensibly presumed.

presuppose /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ v
forudsætte
To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
foregive
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

pretentious /pɹɪ.ˈ tɛn.t͡ʃəs/ more pretentious most pretentious adj
prætentiøs selvhøjtidelig
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ preterites n
datid præteritum
(grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ pretexts n
påskud
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

prettily more prettily most prettily adv
nydelig
In a pretty manner.

pretty much adv
stort set
Almost completely; very nearly; mostly; more or less; basically.

preunderstanding preunderstandings n
forforståelse
prior understanding; beliefs, attitudes, etc. that have been acquired previously

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
forhindre
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]

prevention is better than cure proverb
det er bedre at forebygge end at helbrede
It is better to prevent the creation of a problem than to have to deal with it afterwards.

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ more previous most previous adj
foregående forrige
(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
før
(with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time; already.

prey /pɹeɪ/ preys n
bytte
That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ priapisms n
priapisme
(pathology) A potentially painful or harmful medical condition in which the erect penis (erection) does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation), often as a result of a spinal injury.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹɑjs/ /pɹʌɪs/ prices n
pris
The cost required to gain possession of something.
The cost of an action or deed.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹɑjs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
prissætte vurdere
(transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
(transitive, obsolete) To set a price on; to value; to prize.

price index price indexes price indices n
prisindeks
(economics) A statistical estimate of the level of prices of some class of goods or services.

price list price lists n
prisliste
(business) A list of items for sale with their prices.

pricey /ˈpɹaɪsi/ more pricey most pricey pricier priciest adj
dyr
(informal) Expensive, dear.

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] pricks n
pik prik
(obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot. [10th–18th c.]
brod pig
A small pointed object. [from 10th c.]
prik stik
The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object. [from 13th c.]

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ prickles n
pig
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.

prickteaser prickteasers n
narrefisse
(slang, vulgar, mostly, derogatory) A seductive woman, especially one who does not deliver what she promises.

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] prides n
stolthed
(having a positive sense, often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and scorn for what is beneath or unworthy of oneself.
That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.

pride comes before a fall proverb
hovmod står for fald
A person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure.

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ prie-dieus prie-dieux n
knæleskammel
A piece of furniture on which someone can pray, consisting of a cushioned area to kneel on, with a built-in ledge for books. [from 17th c.]

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] priests n
præst
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ priestesses n
præstinde
A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.

primal scene primal scenes n
primalscene
(psychoanalysis) In Freudian theory, the first time a child witnesses (and understands) its parents copulating.

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ more primary most primary adj
primær
Main; principal; chief; placed ahead of others.

primary election primary elections n
opstillingsmøde primærvalg
(politics) A preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

primary school primary schools n
grundskole underskole
(British, Australian, sometimes, Philippines, schools) A formal, obligatory kind of school that typically begins with nursery school or first grade and ends at fifth or sixth grade.

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ primates n
primat
(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including apes, monkeys, lemurs, tarsiers, lorisids, and galagos.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primer primest adj
hoved- primær vigtigste
First in importance, degree, or rank.
første tidligste
First in time, order, or sequence.
førsteklasses
First in excellence, quality, or value.
primtal-
(mathematics, lay) Having exactly two integral factors: itself and unity (1 in the case of integers).

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primes n
begyndelse
(now, _, rare) The earliest stage of something.
blomstringstid
The most active, thriving, or successful stage or period.
primtal
(algebra, number theory) A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
klargøre
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).

prime factorization prime factorizations n
primfaktoropløsning
(mathematics) The factorization of a positive integer into its constituent prime numbers.

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ prime ministers n
statsminister premierminister
The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.

prime number prime numbers n
primtal
(number theory) Any natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers.

prime suspect prime suspects n
hovedmistænkt
(legal) A person who is considered by the law enforcement agency investigating a crime to be the most likely suspect.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ primers n
fænghætte knaldhætte tændsats
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ primers n
ABC
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ more primitive most primitive adj
primitiv

primordial soup primordial soups n
ursuppe
(informal, evolutionary theory) The state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history, during the early development of multicellular organisms.

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ princes n
prins fyrste
The (male) ruler or head of a principality. [from 14th c.]
A male member of a royal family other than the ruler; especially (in the United Kingdom) the son or grandson of the monarch. [from 14th c.]

prince consort princes consort n
prinsgemal
The husband of a queen regnant who is not a king in his own right, or is accorded this title in a monarchy in which only male monarchs may bear the title "king."

prince regent /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹid͡ʒ(ə)nt/ /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹiːd͡ʒ(ə)nt/ prince regents princes regent princes regents n
prinsregent
A prince who rules a country as a regent in place of a monarch who is unfit to rule for a particular reason.

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ princelier princeliest adj
fyrstelig prinselig
Relating to a prince; regal; royal.

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ princesses n
prinsesse
A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. [from 14th c.]

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principals n
hovedstol
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ principalities n
fyrstedømme
(countable) A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess. [from 14th c.]

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principles n
princip
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

print /pɹɪnt/ v
udskrive printe
(transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.

printed circuit board printed circuit boards n
printplade
(electronics) A flat board that holds chips and other electronic components in layers that interconnect via copper pathways, often called traces.

printer /ˈpɹɪn(t)ɚ/ /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] printers n
trykker
One who makes prints.
printer
(printing) The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymy) any printing business.
(computer hardware) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ printings n
oplag
(uncountable) The process or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing press or similar technology.

printing house printing houses n
trykkeri
An institution or commercial company chiefly devoted to printing.

prior /ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/ priors n
prior
In an abbey, the person ranking just after the abbot, appointed as his deputy; a prior claustral.

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ priorities n
prioritet
An item's relative importance.
A goal of a person or an organisation.

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˈpɹɪzəm/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] prisms n
prisme
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same polygonal shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
(optics) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] prisons n
fængsel
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
frihedsstraf fængselsstraf fængsling hæfte hæftestraf indespærring
(uncountable) Confinement in prison.

prison camp prison camps n
fangelejr
A camp in which either prisoners of war or political prisoners are interned.

prison cell prison cells n
fængselscelle
The room to which a prisoner is confined in a prison.

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪznɚ/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ prisoners n
fange
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

prisoner of war /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ prisoners of war n
krigsfange
A combatant or soldier who is captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict. [from early 17th c.]

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ privacies n
privatliv
(uncountable) The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.

privacy policy privacy policies n
privatlivspolitik
(legal) A statement detailing policies that an organization or party uses to collect or hide information about an end user or customer of the organization, particularly where it concerns private information.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ more private most private adj
privat personlig
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
privat
Not publicly known or divulged; secret, confidential; (of a message) intended only for a specific person or group.
Not in governmental office or employment.
(finance) Not traded by the public.
privat afsondret isoleret
Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.
hemmelighedsfuld
Secretive; reserved.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ privates n
menig
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

private car private cars n
privatbil
A car that is for personal use and owned privately, as opposed to a company car or official car etc.

private detective private detectives n
privatdetektiv
Any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering.

private law n
privatret
(legal) The area of law pertaining to the relationships between private persons (natural or legal persons including corporations), as opposed to relations between the state and private persons.

private life private lives n
privatliv
The aspects of one's life that are personal, such as family, friends and other personal relationships, as opposed to the elements that make up one's public or professional life.

private parts n
private dele
(euphemistic) Those parts of the human body commonly expected to be covered by clothing when in public; especially, the pubic area.

private property private properties n
privatejendom
(law, property law) Property to which individuals or corporations have certain exclusive property rights, but do not necessarily possess.

privateer /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪɚ/ privateers n
kaper kaperskib
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
kaper kaperkaptajn
(historical) An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate. [from 17th c.]

privileged /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ more privileged most privileged adj
privilegeret
Having special privileges.

prize /pɹaɪz/ prizes n
bytte
That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
prise
(military, nautical) Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
præmie pris
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
gevinst
That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

prizewinner prizewinners n
prisvinder
A person or thing that wins a prize.

pro tem /pɹəʊˈtɛm/ adj
fungerende
(chiefly, US) temporary

pro tem /pɹəʊˈtɛm/ adv
fungerende p.t.
(chiefly, US) temporarily; for the time being

pro-European more pro-European most pro-European adj
proeuropæisk
Supporting the idea of European integration.

pro-Jew pro-Jews n
jødeven jødeveninde
Someone with pro-Jewish views.

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ more proactive most proactive adj
proaktiv
Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

probability density probability densities n
sandsynlighedstæthed
(probability theory) probability density function

probability density function probability density functions n
sandsynlighedstæthedsfunktion
(probability theory) Any function whose integral over a set gives the probability that a random variable has a value in that set.

probability theory n
sandsynlighedsregning
(mathematics) The mathematical study of probability (the likelihood of occurrence of random events in order to predict the behavior of defined systems).

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ more probably most probably adv
sandsynligvis
In all likelihood.

probationary period probationary periods n
prøvetid
A period during which a new employee is monitored to assess his/her capability.

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ problems n
problem
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand.

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ more problematic most problematic adj
problematisk
Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ problematics n
problematik
A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study.

problematize v
problematisere
To consider something as if it were a problem.

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ procedures n
procedure
A particular method for performing a task.
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ processes n
proces forløb
A series of events leading to a result or product.

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] proclitics n
proklitikon
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the following word phonetically, graphically, or both.

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
udsætte forhale forsinke udskyde
(transitive) To put off; to delay (something).

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ procrastinations n
overspringshandling prokrastinering udsættelse
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

procrustean bed procrustean beds n
prokrustesseng
An arbitrary standard, especially one that is forced upon people for the sake of conformity and involves the sacrifice of what is useful.

procurement /pɹoʊˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ procurements n
indkøbsafdeling
(uncountable) The purchasing department of a company.
indkøb fremskaffelse
(countable) The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment.

procyonid procyonids n
halvbjørn
(zoology) Any member of the family Procyonidae, a New World family of the order Carnivora, including the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, ringtails and cacomistles.

prodigal son prodigal sons n
fortabte søn
Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behaviour.

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ prodigies n
vidunder
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ producers n
producer producent
(UK, Irish, slang) An arrest for speeding after which the driver is allowed seven (in the UK) or ten (in Ireland) days to produce his/her driving licence and related documents at a police station.

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ products n
produkt
The amount of an artifact that has been created by someone or some process.
(chemistry) A chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
(mathematics) Any operation or a result thereof which generalises multiplication of numbers, like the multiplicative operation in a ring, product of types or a categorical product.
A consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances.
(countable, uncountable) A commodity offered for sale.

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ productions n
produktion
The act of producing, making or creating something. [from 15th c.]

productive /pɹəˈdʌk.təv/ /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ more productive most productive adj
produktiv
Yielding good or useful results; constructive.
Of, or relating to the creation of goods or services.

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ professions n
erhverv fag profession livsstilling
Professional occupation.

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ more professional most professional adj
professionel
Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ professors n
professor
(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

professorship professorships n
professorat
(education) The office of a professor.

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ profits n
overskud
(accounting, economics) Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
profit fortjeneste overskud
(dated, literary) Benefit, positive result obtained.

profit sharing n
overskudsdeling
A system in which some of the profit of an enterprise are divided among the workers, giving them an incentive for profits without an equity interest.

profitability /pɹɒ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɔ.fɪ.tə.ˈbɪl.ɪ.tɪj/ profitabilities n
rentabilitet
The quality or state of being profitable; capacity to make a profit.

profitable /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ more profitable most profitable adj
rentabel fortjenstgivende
Producing a profit.

progenitor /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tɚ/ progenitors n
forfader
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
stamfader
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
grundlægger stifter
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.

progeny /ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒəni/ progenies n
afkom
(uncountable) Offspring or descendants considered as a group.

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ prognoses n
prognose
A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction. [from mid 17th c.]
(medicine) A forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge. [from mid 17th c.]

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ v
forudsige spå
(transitive) To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ programs n
program
A set of structured activities; a plan of action.
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
(computing) A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
udsendelse programme
(broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.

program trading n
højfrekvenshandel
(business, finance, computing) High-volume and high-speed buying and selling of investment securities, such as stocks and bonds, which is initiated and executed by brokerage firms' computer programs that continually monitor market conditions.

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ adj
programmerbar
Capable of being programmed.

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ programmers n
programmør
(computing) One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ programmings n
sending udsendelse
(broadcasting) The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.
programmering
(computing) The act of writing a computer program.

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ programming languages n
programmeringssprog
(programming) A code of reserved words and symbols used in computer programs, which give instructions to the computer on how to accomplish certain computing tasks.

progress /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ progresses n
fremrykning
Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. [from 15th c.]
fremskridt
Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. [from 15th c.]
Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance. [from 16th c.]

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ v
avancere
(intransitive) To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.
fuldende
(by extension) To improve; to become better or more complete.

progress bar progress bars n
statuslinje
(graphical user interface) A bar that indicates the progression of a task by gradually filling its empty space with solid colour.

progressivism progressivisms n
progressivisme
A political ideology that favours progress towards better conditions in society.

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ prohibitions n
forbud
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒekt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹɔd͡ʒ.ekt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] projects n
projekt
A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ projectors n
projektor
An optical device that projects a beam of light, especially one used to project an image (or moving images) onto a screen. [from 19th c.]

proletarian proletarians n
proletar
A member of the proletariat.

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ proletariats n
proletariat
(often, derogatory, also, figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.
(Marxism) Wage earners collectively, excluding salaried workers; people who own no capital and depend on their labour for survival; the working class, especially when seen as engaged in a class struggle with the bourgeoisie.
(chiefly, Ancient Rome, historical) The lowest class of citizens, who had no property and few rights, and were regarded as contributing only their offspring to the state.

prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.ɪk/ more prolific most prolific adj
frugtbar
Fertile; producing offspring or fruit in abundance — applied to plants producing fruit, animals producing young, etc.
produktiv
Similarly producing results or performing deeds in abundance.

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
promethium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Pm) with an atomic number of 61.

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ more promiscuous most promiscuous adj
promiskuøs
Made without careful choice; indiscriminate.
Having many sexual partners, especially if indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners.

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ promises n
løfte
(countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
love
(ambitransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

promissory note promissory notes n
gældsbrev egenveksel solaveksel
(finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof.

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ promotions n
forfremmelse oprykning
An advancement in rank or position.
reklame støtte
Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
forårsage
(transitive) To initiate; to cause or lead to.

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ /pɹɔŋ/ prongs n
tand spids
A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool. A tine.
gren
(sometimes, figurative) A branch; a fork.

pronghorn pronghorn pronghorns n
gaffelantilope gaffelbuk
A North American mammal, Antilocapra americana, that resembles an antelope.

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ pronouns n
stedord pronomen
(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
erklære
(transitive) To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
(transitive) To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
udtale
(transitive) To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.

pronto /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ /ˈpɹɒntəʊ/ [ˈpʰɹɑnoʊ̯] [ˈpʰɹɑntʰoʊ̯] [ˈpʰɹɒntʰəʊ̯] adv
med det samme omgående
(informal) Quickly, very soon, promptly.

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən] pronunciations n
udtale
(uncountable) The way in which the words of a language are made to sound when speaking.

pronunciation dictionary pronunciation dictionaries n
udtaleordbog
A dictionary that provides pronunciation of words, usually in the International Phonetic Alphabet.

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ proofs n
bevis
(countable) An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.
(countable, mathematics) A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Compare prove, transitive verb, 5.

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ v
hæve
(transitive, cooking) To allow (yeast-containing dough) to rise.

proofreader proofreaders n
korrekturlæser
A person who proofreads.
A person whose occupation is to proofread.

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.əˈɡɛə̯n.də] [ˌpɹɒp.əˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɔp.əˈɡan.də] propagandas n
propaganda
(as a neutral word, _, dated) Agitation, publicity, public communication aimed at influencing an audience and furthering an agenda.

propeller /pɹəˈpel.ə/ /pɹəˈpɛl.ə/ /pɹəˈpɛl.ɚ/ propellers n
propel
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ propensities n
tilbøjelighed tendens
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ more proper most proper adj
passende
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
passende ordentlig
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]

proper fraction proper fractions n
ægte brøk
(arithmetic) A vulgar fraction in which the magnitude of the numerator is less than or equal to that of the denominator, such as 2/3.

proper noun proper nouns n
egennavn proprium
(grammar) A word or phrase that is a noun denoting a particular person, place, organization, ship, animal, event, or other individual entity.

proper subset proper subsets n
ægte delmængde
(set theory) a set that is a subset of the set, but not equal to it.

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ more properly most properly adv
ordentligt
in a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] properties n
ejendom besiddelse
Something that is owned.
ejendom
A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.
ejendomsret ejendom
The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.
egenskab
An attribute or abstract quality associated with an individual, object or concept.
An attribute or abstract quality which is characteristic of a class of objects.
(computing) An editable or read-only parameter associated with an application, component or class; especially (OOP) one that encapsulates an underlying variable.

property law n
ejendomsret
(legal) The area of law concerned with the ownership and conveyance of property rights and title.

property tax property taxes n
ejendomsskat
A tax, usually ad valorem, charged on the basis of the fair market value of property. The scope of taxable property varies by jurisdiction and it may include personal property in addition to real estate.

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪsi/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsi/ prophecies n
profeti spådom
A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ prophets n
profet profetinde
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
profet profetinde spåkvinde spåmand
Someone who predicts the future; a soothsayer.

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ prophetesses n
profetinde
A female prophet.

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ more prophylactic most prophylactic adj
profylaktisk

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ proposals n
forslag
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
frieri
(legal) The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
foreslå
(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
fri
(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ propositions n
dom
forslag
(countable) An idea or a plan offered.

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ proprieties n
ordentlighed rigtighed
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
sømmelighed
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ proprioceptions n
proprioception
The sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.

propulsion /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ propulsions n
fremdrift
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

pros and cons n
fordele & ulemper
(pluralonly) The positive and negative attributes of arguments.

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ more prosaic most prosaic adj
prosaisk
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose.
(of writing or speaking) Straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry.
(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.

proscenium /pɹoʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ /pɹəʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ proscenia prosceniums n
proscenium
(in a modern, _, theater) The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
(in an ancient, _, theater) The stage area immediately in front of the scene building.

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
forbyde
(transitive) To forbid or prohibit.
bandlyse
(transitive) To banish or exclude.

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ proses n
prosa
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑ.səˌ.kjuːˌ.təɹˌ/ prosecutors n
anklager
(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
omvende
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
missionere
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ prosodies n
prosodi
(linguistics) The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ prostates n
prostata blærehalskirtel
The prostate gland. [from 1646]

prostate cancer prostate cancers n
prostatakræft
(oncology, disease) Cancer of the prostate gland.

prostate gland prostate glands n
blærehalskirtel
(anatomy) A gland in male mammals surrounding the urethra just below the urinary bladder that controls the release of urine from the bladder and produces a secretion that is the fluid part of semen.

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ prostheses n
protese
(medicine) An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ prostitutes n
prostitueret skøge glædespige ludder sexarbejder sexsælger
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ v
prostituere prostituere sig
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
sælge sig selv tvinge ind i prostitution
(transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ prostitutions n
prostitution
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
(by extension) Debasement for profit or impure motives.

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protactinium
A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91: a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ protagonists n
hovedperson
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

proteasome proteasomes n
proteasom

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
beskytte
(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ protections n
beskyttelse
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

protection money n
beskyttelsespenge
Money paid, especially at regular intervals, to criminals or to corrupt officials who threaten to cause harm to the payer or to his or her business if the money is not paid.

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ protectionisms n
protektionisme
(politics, economics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ protectors n
beskytter
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ protectorates n
protektorat
The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs but the protected state retains its nominal sovereignty.
An autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity.

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ proteins n
protein
(biochemistry, countable) Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

protist /ˈproʊtɪst/ protists n
protist
(microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms—including protozoans, slime molds and some algae—historically grouped into the kingdom Protista (or Protoctista), now distributed over several clades.

proto-language proto-languages n
ursprog
(linguistics) A language which is reconstructed by examining similarities in existing languages in order to deduce the form and aspects of a common ancestor language that is no longer known.

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ protocols n
protokol
The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state. [from 19th c.]
(computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network. [from 20th c.]

protolysis /pɹoʊˈtɑlɪsɪs/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈtɒlɪsɪs/ protolyses n
protolyse

protomartyr protomartyrs n
protomartyr
Any of the first Christian martyrs.

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ protons n
proton
(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

prototype /-ɾə-/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ prototypes n
prototype
An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models. [from late 16th c.]

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ /pɹəˈtɹækt/ v
udskyde
To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.

protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ protractors n
vinkelmåler
A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.

proud /pɹaʊd/ more proud most proud prouder proudest adj
stolt
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
(chiefly, biblical) Having too high an opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious.

prove /pɹuːv/ v
bevise
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out.

provenance /ˈpɹoʊ.və.nɑns/ /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.ˌnɒns/ provenances n
herkomst proveniens
Place or source of origin.

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ proverbs n
ordsprog
(obsolete) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
(obsolete) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
forudsætte
To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
forsørge
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
forsyne
To furnish (with), cause to be present.

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
forudsat at
Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).

province /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ provinces n
provins
A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]

provincial /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/ /pɹəˈvɪnt͡ʃəl/ more provincial most provincial adj
provinsiel
Exhibiting the ways or manners of a province; characteristic of the inhabitants of a province.
Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical province, or to the jurisdiction of an archbishop; not ecumenical.

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ provisions n
hensættelse
Money set aside for a future event.

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisorisk
Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ provisionals n
provisorie
(philately) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʉk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
provokere
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɑvəst/ /ˈpɹɒvɒst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ provosts n
provst
(religion) The minister of the chief Protestant church of a town or region in Germany, the Low Countries, and Scandinavia.
A mayor: the chief magistrate of a town, particularly (Scotland) the head of a burgh or (historical) the former chiefs of various towns in France, Flanders, or (by extension) other Continental European countries.
(US, higher education) A senior deputy administrator; a vice-president of academic affairs.
(religion, historical) A prior: an abbot's second-in-command.

prow /pɹaʊ/ /pɹoʊ/ prows n
forstavn
(nautical) The front part of a vessel

proximate /ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ /ˈpɹɔk.sɪ.mət/ adj
nær
Close or closest; adjacent.

proximate cause proximate causes n
adækvans
(legal) An event which, in a natural and continuous sequence, unbroken by any efficient intervening cause, produces an injury, and without which the injury would not have occurred.

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ti/ [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi] [pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ɾi] proximities n
nærhed
Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ proxies n
fuldmægtig stedfortræder
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.

proxy server proxy servers n
proxyserver
(computing) A hardware server that acts as an intermediary between a user and another server, usually on the Internet.

proxy war proxy wars n
stedfortræderkonflikt stedfortræderkrig
A war where two powers use third parties as a supplement to, or a substitute for, fighting each other directly.

prude /pɹuːd/ prudes n
sippe snerpe
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

prudery /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/ pruderies n
sippethed snerperi
(uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness

prudish /ˈpɹuːdɪʃ/ more prudish most prudish adj
sippet snerpet
Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

prudishness prudishnesses n
sippethed snerperi
The condition of being prudish; prudery

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹɪu̯n/ /pɹʉːn/ prunes n
sveske
The dried, wrinkled fruit of certain species of plum.

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ psalms n
salme
(religion, music) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.

pseudo- /ˈsjuː.dəʊ/ /ˈsu.doʊ/ /ˈsuː.dəʊ/ prefix
pseudo- skin-
False, not genuine, fake

pseudoneurotic schizophrenia n
pseudoneurotisk skizofreni
(psychiatry) A postulated mental disorder categorized by the presence of two or more symptoms of mental illness such as anxiety, hysteria, and phobic or obsessive-compulsive neuroses.

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ pseudonyms n
pseudonym
A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.

pseudoscience pseudosciences n
pseudovidenskab
(pejorative) Any body of knowledge that purports to be scientific or to be supported by science (or may appear to be scientific) but which fails to comply with the scientific method (or rather, is not true science). [from 1796]
Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.

pseudoscientific more pseudoscientific most pseudoscientific adj
pseudovidenskabelig
Of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience; not scientific, though purporting to be scientific.

psittacosis /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs] psittacoses n
papegøjesyge ornithosis psittacosis
(disease) An infection by Chlamydia bacteria, caught from infected birds, and characterised by fever, pneumonia and headaches.

psoriasis /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ psoriases n
psoriasis
(disease) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.ɪk/ more psychedelic most psychedelic adj
psykedelisk
Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness, etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psykiatrisk
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ psychiatrists n
psykiater
(medicine) A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ psychiatries n
psykiatri
(medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ more psycho most psycho adj
psyko
(colloquial, or, pejorative) Psychotic, psychopathic, or (broadly) otherwise insane.

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ psychokineses n
psykokinese telekinese
(parapsychology) The movement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power. Abbreviated as PK.

psychologic /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑd͡ʒɪk/ adj
psykologisk
Of or pertaining to psychology.

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
psykologisk
Of or pertaining to psychology.
Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychological warfare n
psykologisk krigsførelse
(idiomatic) A mentally manipulative approach to warfare involving use of techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone into surrender.

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ psychologists n
psykolog
An expert in the field of psychology.

psychology /saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /sɑɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ psychologies n
psykologi
(uncountable) The study of the human mind.
(uncountable) The study of human or animal behavior.
(countable) The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychometry psychometries n
genstandslæsning psykometri
(parapsychology) The paranormal ability to discover information about an object's past, and especially about its past owners, merely by handling it.

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ psychopaths n
psykopat
A person with a personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, cunning, manipulating, glibness, exploiting, heedlessness, arrogance, delusions of grandeur, carelessness, low self-control, disregard for morality, lack of acceptance of responsibility, callousness, and lack of empathy and remorse. Such a person may be especially prone to violent and criminal offenses.
(figurative) A person with no moral conscience.
(figurative) A person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts.
A person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder.

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ psychopathies n
psykopati
A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ psychoses n
psykose
(psychology) A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.

psychosocial /ˌsaɪ̯.koʊ̯ˈsoʊ̯.ʃəl/ /ˌsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯ˈsəʊ̯.ʃəl/ adj
psykosocial
(of behaviour) Having both psychological and social aspects.

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ more psychosomatic most psychosomatic adj
psykosomatisk
(medicine, psychology) Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.

psychotherapeutic more psychotherapeutic most psychotherapeutic adj
psykoterapeutisk
Of or pertaining to psychotherapeutics (psychotherapy)

psychotherapist psychotherapists n
psykoterapeut
Someone who practices psychotherapy.

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ psychotherapies n
psykoterapi
The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ ptarmigan ptarmigans n
fjeldrype
Any of three species of small grouse in the genus Lagopus found in subarctic tundra areas of North America and Eurasia.

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ ptomaines n
liggift ptomain
(chemistry) Any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ pubs n
knejpe værtshus beværtning kro
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ puberties n
pubertet
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.

pubic hair pubic hairs n
kønshår kønsbehåring
(collectively) The hair that grows in the pubic region from puberty.

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ pubes n
skamben kønsben
The pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis.

public /ˈpʊblɪk/ /ˈpʌblɪk/ more public most public adj
offentlig
Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view. [from 14th c.]
Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes. [from 15th c.]
Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country. [from 15th c.]
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. [from 15th c.]

public /ˈpʊblɪk/ /ˈpʌblɪk/ publics n
offentlighed offentlig
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

public address system public address systems n
højtaleranlæg
An electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations.

public domain /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
offentligt domæne public domain
(specifically, law) The realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents, and thus over which no person can establish a proprietary interest.

public good public goods n
fælles bedste
(uncountable) The general welfare of the people; the best interests of the community.
offentligt gode
(economics, countable) A good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable.

public health n
folkesundhedsvidenskab
The science and practice of community hygiene, which includes preventive healthcare, health education, sanitation and environmental safety.

public library public libraries n
folkebibliotek
A library provided essentially as a public service rather than as a commercial venture.

public opinion n
offentlige mening
The opinion of the public, the popular view.

public property public properties n
offentlig ejendom statslig ejendom
(law, property law) Property, assets or information directly owned by or under the control of the state.

public transport public transports n
kollektiv trafik offentlig transport
(UK, AU, NZ) Any form of transport that can be used by a member of public (who usually pays a fare); as opposed to private ownership of e.g. cars.

publish /ˈpʊblɪʃ/ /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
offentliggøre
(transitive) To announce to the public.
publicere udgive
(intransitive) To issue a medium (e.g. publication).

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ publishers n
forlægger
A person or (especially) a company who publishes, especially books.

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ puddings n
budding
Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming, or from batter.
A type of cake or dessert cooked usually by boiling or steaming.
A type of dessert that has a texture similar to custard or mousse but using some kind of starch as the thickening agent.
blodpølse
(originally) A sausage made primarily from blood.

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ puddles n
pyt pæl
A small, often temporary, pool of water, usually on a path or road. [from 14th c.]

puff pastry puff pastries n
butterdej butterdejskage smørdej
A light, flaky pastry that is made of alternating buttery and floury dough layers by repeatedly folding the rolled pastry into many layers.

pufferfish pufferfish pufferfishes n
kuglefisk
(uncountable) The meat of these fish, a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins; (Japanese) fugu.

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ puffins n
lunde søpapegøje
The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) or (by extension) any of the other various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly-coloured beak. [from 17th c.]

pulchritudinous /ˌpʌlkɹɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ more pulchritudinous most pulchritudinous adj
fager
(literary) Having great physical beauty.

pull /puːl/ /pəl/ /pʉl/ /pʊl/ v
trække
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

pull down v
trække for trække ned
(transitive) To make (something) lower (especially of clothes).

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
rage kastanjerne ud af ilden
To do another person's difficult work.

pull the plug v
trække stikket
(intransitive) To unplug or cut power to a machine.

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ pull-ups n
kropshævning
An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. Palms may be facing in any direction.

pulley /ˈpʊli/ pulleys pullies n
trisse talje
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

pulmonary circulation pulmonary circulations n
det lille kredsløb lungekredsløbet
(anatomy) The part of blood circulation which carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ pulps n
frugtkød
The soft center of a fruit.

pulpit /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ pulpits n
prædikestol
(Christianity) A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.

pulsar pulsars n
pulsar
(astronomy) A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ [pəls] pulses n
puls
A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ pumices n
pimpsten
A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.

pump /pʌmp/ pumps n
pumpe
A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ pumpkins n
græskar
The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.
(uncountable) The color of the fruit of the pumpkin plant.

pumpkin seed pumpkin seeds n
græskarkerne
An edible seed of a pumpkin or other cultivars of squash.

pun /pʊn/ /pʌn/ puns n
ordspil
A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.

punch card punch cards n
hulkort
A card that can have holes or notches cut in it, especially one for storing data, that can be sorted according to combinations of holes present or absent.

punch line /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ punch lines n
pointe
The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.

punched card punched cards n
hulkort
(computing) A punch card (especially one that has had holes punched in it).

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] punching bags n
boksesæk
A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋt͡ʃuəl/ more punctual most punctual adj
punktlig
Prompt; on time.

punctuality punctualities n
punktlighed
The state of being punctual

punctuation /pʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ punctuations n
tegnsætning
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).

punctuation mark punctuation marks n
tegnsætningstegn
Any of various symbols used in writing and printing to indicate pauses, divisions, etc. and to aid the reader in understanding what is written.

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
straffe
(transitive) To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

punishable more punishable most punishable adj
strafbar
Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ punishments n
straf
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
afstraffelse
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ punier puniest adj
sølle
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ pupae pupas pupæ n
puppe
(entomology) An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

pupate v
forpuppe
To become a pupa.

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ pupils n
elev
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
pupil
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ v
marionet
(transitive, also, figuratively) To control or manipulate like a puppet.

puppet government puppet governments n
marionetregering
A government which is formally independent, but de facto wholly controlled by a foreign power.

puppet state puppet states n
marionetstat vasalstat
(politics) A state governed by a puppet government.

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] puppies n
hvalp
A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months)

puppy fat n
hvalpefedt
(informal) The natural fat on the body of a child that normally disappears at adolescence.

purchasing power n
købekraft
(economics) The amount of goods and services that can be bought with a unit of currency.

pure /pjuːɹ/ /pjʉːɹ/ /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjuː(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯ə/ more pure most pure purer purest adj
ren fejlfri
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.

pure mathematics n
ren matematik
The study of mathematical concepts independently of applications outside mathematics.

purge /pɜɹd͡ʒ/ /pɜːd͡ʒ/ purges n
udrensning
A forcible removal of people, for example, from political activity.

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] purlins n
ås
A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ more purple most purple purpler purplest adj
lilla purpur
Of a purple hue.
(US politics) Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support.
(in Netherlands and Belgium) Mixed between social democrats and liberals.
Imperial; regal.
Blood-red; bloody.
(of language) Extravagantly ornate, like purple prose.
(motor racing, of a sector, lap, etc.) Completed in the fastest time so far in a given session.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ purples n
purpur violet lilla
(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.

purple coral purple corals n
purpurgrå køllesvamp
A species of forest mushroom, Alloclavaria purpurea

purple heron /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəl ˈhɛɹən/ /ˈpɝpəl ˈhɛɹən/ purple herons n
purpurhejre
A wading bird, Ardea purpurea, having reddish-brown plumage and found throughout southern Europe and Asia.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ purposes n
mål
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
grund
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
intention mening
Resolution; determination.

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
purpur
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour purple.

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
spinde
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ purses n
pung pengepung håndtaske
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ /pɜˈʃuː/ v
forfølge
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]

pursuit /-sɪu̯t/ /-ʃuːt/ /pə(ɹ)-/ /pə(ɹ)ˈsjuːt/ /pəɹ-/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜː(ɹ)-/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsɪu̯t/ /pɜːɹˈs(j)uːt/ /pɜːɹˈsuːt/ pursuits n
forfølgelse
The act of pursuing.

pus /pʌs/ n
pus materie
(medicine, pathology) A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria, normally found in regions of bacterial infection.

push /pʉʃ/ /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] pushes n
skub
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
tryk
An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
anstrengelse
A great effort (to do something).

push /pʉʃ/ /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
skubbe
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
drive fremad
(transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.
skabe opinion
(transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
nærme sig
(informal, transitive, usually in present participle) To approach; to come close to.
trykke
(intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to give birth or defecate.
hetse skabe opinion
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
overbyde
To make a higher bid at an auction.
gå [[all-in]]
(poker) To make an all-in bet.

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ push-ups n
armstrækning
An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ pushers n
pusher
(colloquial) A drug dealer. [from 20th c.]

pushrod pushrods n
stødstang
(automotive) A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ pussies n
mis missekat tøsedreng
(informal, affectionate) A cat. [from 17th c.]
fisse kusse tissekone
(vulgar, colloquial) The female genitalia; the vulva or vagina. [from 17th c.]
missekat
(colloquial, affectionate, now, _, rare) A woman or girl, seen as having characteristics associated with cats such as sweetness. [from 16th c.]

pussyhole pussyholes n
fissehul
(vulgar, slang) The vagina.
(vulgar, slang, pejorative) A coward.

pussywhipped /ˈpʊsiˌ(h)wɪpt/ more pussywhipped most pussywhipped adj
tøffelhelt under tøflen
(slang, vulgar, of a man) Submissive to or dominated by one's wife or other female partner, frequently with the connotation that this submissive behavior is for the prospect of sex.

put /pʉt/ /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
stille sætte lægge placere
To place something somewhere.
bringe
To bring or set into a certain relation, state or condition.
formulere
To express something in a certain manner.

put a foot wrong v
træde i spinaten
(idiomatic) To make a mistake.

put a name to v
sætte ansigt på sætte navn på
To attribute a person's name to (their face, voice, photo, etc.).

put a spoke in someone's wheel v
sætte en kæp i hjulet

put all one's eggs in one basket v
sætte alt på ét bræt sætte alt på ét kort
(idiomatic) To rely on a single source (as of income), rather than diversifying.

put back v
lægge tilbage
(transitive) To return something to its original place.
skyde frem
(transitive) To postpone an arranged event or appointment.
stille uret tilbage
(transitive, idiomatic) To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.

put down roots v
slå rod
(idiomatic) To establish oneself in a place; to become settled.

put on v
tage på iføre sig
(transitive) To don (clothing, equipment, or the like).

put out v
slukke
To extinguish (fire).

put something into perspective v
perspektivere
(idiomatic) To compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.

put the pedal to the metal v
sparke sømmet i bund
(idiomatic) To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent.
(by extension) To exert maximum effort.

put up with v
finde sig i

putt /pʊt/ /pʌt/ [pʰat] [pʰɐt] [pʰət] [pʰʊt] [pʰʌt] v
putte
(golf) To lightly strike a golf ball with a putter.

putting green putting greens n
green
(golf) The area of a golf course nearest the hole, with a smoother surface to make putting easier.

putty /ˈpʌti/ putties n
kit
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ puzzles n
gåde
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ pygmies n
pygmæ
(often, _, capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

pygmy cormorant pygmy cormorants n
dværgskarv
Microcarbo pygmeus, a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds.

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ pyramids n
pyramide
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
(geometry) A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ pyres n
ild
A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.

pyrex n
pyrex
A kind of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, made by mixing a high concentration of boron oxides into the molten glass to reduce its thermal expansion coefficient.

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ pyrites n
pyrit svovlkis
(mineral) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

pyroclastic flow /ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ.klæ.stɪk floʊ/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹə.klæ.stɪk floʊ/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ.klæ.stɪk fləʊ/ pyroclastic flows n
pyroklastisk vulkanudbrud
(volcanology) A dense flow of volcanic ash, dust, rocks and debris that cascades at high speed down the slope of a volcano during an eruption.

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ pyromaniacs n
pyroman
A person experiencing pyromania.

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pyroteknik
The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pythons n
pyton
(zoology) A type of large constricting snake.

pyx /pɪks/ pyxes n
pyxis
(Roman Catholicism, also, figurative) A small, usually round container used to hold the host, especially when bringing communion to the sick or others unable to attend Mass.

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ pâtés n
postej pate paté
A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

qua /kweɪ/ /kwɑː/ preposition
i egenskab af qua
(chiefly, philosophy) as; in the capacity of; acting as

quack /kwæk/ quacks n
rap
The sound made by a duck.
kvaksalver
(pejorative) A fraudulent healer, especially a bombastic peddler in worthless treatments, a doctor who makes false diagnoses for monetary benefit, or an untrained or poorly trained doctor who uses fraudulent credentials to attract patients [from c. 1630]

quack /kwæk/ v
rappe
To make a noise like a duck.

quackery quackeries n
kvaksalveri
(countable) An instance of practicing fraudulent medicine.

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ quacksalvers n
kvaksalver
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]

quadratic equation quadratic equations n
andengradsligning
(algebra) A polynomial equation of the second degree; an equation that can be rearranged in standard form as ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where x is an unknown value, and a, b, and c are known numbers, where a does not equal zero.

quadratic residue quadratic residues n
kvadratisk rest
(number theory, modular arithmetic) For given positive integer n, any integer that is congruent to some square m2 modulo n.

quadrature /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹəˌt͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹəˌtjʊə(ɹ)/ quadratures n
kvadrering
The process of making something square; squaring.
kvadratur
(astronomy) A situation in which the directions of two celestial bodies (or a celestial body and the Sun) form a right angle from the perspective of the observer.

quadravigesimal /ˌkwɒdˈɹɑvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/ quadravigesimals n
quadravigesimale talsystem
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base twenty-24, using the digits 0–9 and A–N (or Greek α-ω without numerals).

quadrennial /kwɑˈdɹɛni.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹɛn.i.əl/ adj
firårig
Happening every four years.
Lasting for four years.

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹai.ɡə/ /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ /kwəˈdɹiː.ɡə/ quadrigae quadrigas n
firspand
(historical) A team of four horses, or sometimes other animals, especially as used in chariot racing.

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ adj
firkantet
Having four sides.

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ quadrilaterals n
firkant
(geometry) A polygon with four sides.

quadrilingual adj
firsproget
Of a text, written in four languages.
Of a person, able to speak four languages.

quadroon adj
kvadron
(dated, chiefly, _, historical) Of or related to quadroons.

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ quadrupeds n
firbenet dyr
A four-footed or four-legged animal.

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ adj
firedobbelt
Being four times as long, as big or as many of something.

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ quaestors n
kvæstor
(historical) An Ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs.

quaffle quaffles n
Tromler
A ball used in the sports of Quidditch and Muggle Quidditch.

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪɹ/ /ˈkwæɡ.mɑɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwɔɡ.mɑɪə(ɹ)/ quagmires n
sump dynd
A swampy, soggy area of ground.
dynd hængedynd
(figuratively) A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle.

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ quail quails n
vagtel
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.

quaint /kweɪnt/ [kʰweɪ̯nt] quainter quaintest adj
ejendommelig kuriøs
(now, _, dialectal) Strange or odd; unusual. [from 14th c.]
løjerlig
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]

qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ qualifications n
kvalificering
The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. [from 16th c.]
kvalifikation
An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. [from 17th c.]
certifikat diplom
(UK) A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.

qualify /ˈkwæl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
kvalificere
To make someone, or to become competent or eligible for some position or task.
To compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage.

qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɔl.ɪ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more qualitative most qualitative adj
kvalitativ
Of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] qualities n
kvalitet
(uncountable) Level of excellence.
(countable) Something that differentiates a thing or person.

quality of life qualities of life n
livskvalitet
The general well-being of something or someone.

quantification /ˌkwɑn.təˌfɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkwɒn.tɪˌfɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkwɔn.təˌfɪˈkæɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkwɑn.ɾəˌfɪˈkeɪ.ʃən] quantifications n
kvantificering
The act of quantifying.

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ quantifiers n
kvantor
(logic) An operator, such as the universal quantifier (written as ∀) or the existential quantifier (∃), used in predicate calculus to indicate the degree that predicate is true for a specified set.

quantify /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ] v
kvantificere gøre målbar
(logic) To relate a statement (called a predicate) to a given set using a quantifier—either for all (denoted ∀) or there exists (denoted ∃).

quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ [ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.ɾɪv] more quantitative most quantitative adj
kvantitativ
Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality
(chemistry) Of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkwɑnɾəɾi] [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] quantities n
kvantitet
A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

quantum dot quantum dots n
kvanteø
(nanotechnology) A fluorescent nanoparticle of semiconducting material.

quantum entanglement quantum entanglements n
kvantemekanisk sammenfiltring
(quantum mechanics) A quantum mechanical phenomenon in which the quantum states of two or more objects have to be described with reference to each other, even though the individual objects are spatially separated.

quantum field theory quantum field theories n
kvantefeltteori
(quantum mechanics) A theory of quantum fields; the result of applying second quantization to Classical Relativistic Field Theory.

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ quantum leaps n
kvantespring
(quantum mechanics) The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.

quantum mechanical adj
kvantemekanisk
Of or pertaining to quantum mechanics.

quantum mechanics n
kvantemekanik
(physics) The branch of physics which studies matter and energy at the level of atoms and other elementary particles, and substitutes probabilistic mechanisms in place of classical Newtonian ones.

quantum number quantum numbers n
kvantetal
(quantum mechanics) One of certain integers or half-integers that specify the state of a quantum mechanical system (such as an electron in an atom).

quantum teleportation quantum teleportations n
kvanteteleportation
(quantum mechanics) the instantaneous transference of a quantum state to a distant location using quantum entanglement and the transmission of classical information

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ quarantines n
karantæne
(historical) A 40-day period formerly imposed by the French king upon warring nobles during which they were forbidden from exacting revenge or continuing to fight.
A period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.
(figurative) A similar period, instance, or state of rigidly enforced or self-enforced detention or isolation.
A place where such isolation is enforced, a lazaret.

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
kvark
(particle) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle that forms matter. They combine to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons.
A soft creamy cheese, eaten throughout northern, central, eastern, and southeastern Europe as well as the Low Countries, very similar to cottage cheese except that it is usually not made with rennet.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ quarrels n
skænderi
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
uenighed
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
skændes
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɑɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ quarries n
stenbrud
(mining) A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ quarts n
fjerdedel gallon kvart
A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints; one-fourth (quarter) of a gallon. Equivalent to 1.136 liters in the UK and 0.946 liter (liquid quart) or 1.101 liters (dry quart) in the U.S.

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ quarters n
kvartal
(now, historical) A fourth part of the night; one of the watches or divisions of the night. [from 14th c.]
kvartal fjerdedel kvart
(historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.]
kvarter
A division or section of a town or city, especially having a particular character of its own, or associated with a particular group etc. [from 16th c.]

quarter of an hour quarters of an hour n
kvarter
(time) fifteen minutes.

quarterfinal quarterfinals n
kvartfinale
(sports) One of the four competitions in a knockout tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals.

quarterly adj
kvartals-
Occurring once every quarter year (three months).
firdelt kvadreret
(heraldry) (of a coat of arms) Divided into four parts crosswise.

quartermaster /ˈk(w)ɔɹtɚˌmæstɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtɚˌmɑːstə/ quartermasters n
kvartermester
(military rank) An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.

quartet /kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ quartets n
kvartet
(musician) A group of four musicians who perform classical music together.
(musician) A group of four singers, usually males, who sings together in four-part harmony.

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ quartiles n
kvartil
(statistics) Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.
(statistics) Any one of the four groups so divided.

quartz /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ quartzes n
kvarts
(mineral) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ quasars n
kvasar
(galaxy) An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.

quasi- /-aɪ/ /-ʌɪ/ /kwæzi/ /kwɑːsi/ /kwɑːzi/ /ˈkweɪ.saɪ/ /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ prefix
kvasi- nær-
Almost, virtually.

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ quays n
kaj
(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] queens n
dronning
A female monarch.
A woman whose pre-eminence, power, or forcefulness is comparable to that of a queen.
A reproductive female insect in a hive, such as an ant, bee, termite or wasp.
dronning dame
(cards) A playing card with a depiction of a queen on it, generally ranking next below the king and above the jack in a given suit.
(chess) A chess piece that, under contemporary rules, is the most powerful, able to move any number of spaces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
bøsse
(LGBT slang, sometimes, derogatory) A homosexual man, especially one regarded as effeminate.
hunkat
An adult female cat capable of breeding.

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] v
gøre til dronning krone udnævne til dronning
(transitive) To make a queen or (figuratively) to give the status of a queen.
dronning
(chess) To promote a pawn to a queen.

queen mother queen mothers n
dronningemoder
A widowed queen consort (a queen dowager) whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch.

queen of clubs queens of clubs n
klør dame
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of diamonds queens of diamonds n
ruder dame
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of hearts queens of hearts n
hjerter dame
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ queens of spades n
spar dame
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ queerer queerest adj
bøsse
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
queer
(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc. [from 20th c.]

queer theory n
queerteori
(LGBT) A field of critical theory that emerged in the early 1990s out of LGBT studies and feminist studies, a kind of interpretation devoted to queer readings of texts.

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
slukke
(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
(transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ querns n
kværn
A mill for grinding corn, especially a handmill made of two circular stones.

querulant querulants n
kværulant
(psychology) One who has obsessive feelings of having been wronged.

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ queries n
spørgsmål forespørgsel
A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ [ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃn̩˗] questions n
spørgsmål
A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ question marks n
spørgsmålstegn
(typography) The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Polygonia interrogationis, a North American nymphalid butterfly with a silver mark on the underside of its hindwing resembling a question mark (sense 1).

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ more questionable most questionable adj
tvivlsom
Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

questionnaire /ˌk(w)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ questionnaires n
spørgeskema
A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ queues n
kø venteliste
A waiting list or other means of organizing people or objects into a first-come-first-served order.
kø stak
(computing) A data structure in which objects are added to one end, called the tail, and removed from the other, called the head (in the case of a FIFO queue). The term can also refer to a LIFO queue or stack where these ends coincide. [from 20th c.]
hårpisk
(now, _, historical) A men's hairstyle with a braid or ponytail at the back of the head, such as that worn by men in Imperial China. [from 18th c.]

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
kø stille
(intransitive) To put oneself or itself at the end of a waiting line.
danne kø
(intransitive) To arrange themselves into a physical waiting queue.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] more quick most quick quicker quickest adj
hurtig kvik
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
kvik rask
Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
kvik rap
Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
frisk og rask
(archaic) Alive, living.
gravid
(archaic, of water) Flowing, not stagnant.

quick as a flash adv
lynhurtigt
(idiom, simile) Extremely quickly.

quick-drying adj
hurtigtørrende
Able to dry quickly. Often used in relation to paints, varnishes, adhesives, as well as other products.

quicklime quicklimes n
kalk
Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ more quickly most quickly quicklier quickliest adv
hurtigt hurtig
Rapidly; with speed; fast.

quicksand quicksands n
kviksand
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
kviksølv kviksølver
The metal mercury.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ more quiet most quiet quieter quietest adj
tyst stille
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
rolig stille
Not busy, of low quantity.
stille
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ quiets n
ro stilhed
The absence of sound; quietness.
ro
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.

quiet carriage quiet carriages n
stillevogn stillezone
A railway carriage where excessive noise is forbidden.

quietism quietisms n
kvietisme
A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.

quill /kwɪl/ [kʰw̥ɪl] quills n
fjerpen
A pen made from a feather.
Something having the form of a quill, such as the fold or plain of a ruff, or (weaving) a spindle, or spool, upon which the thread for the woof is wound in a shuttle.

quillwort quillworts n
brasenføde
Any of various simple microphyllous vascular plants, of the family Isoetaceae, that resemble rushes and produce spores.

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] quilts n
vattæppe
A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

quince /kwɪns/ quinces n
kvæde
(countable) The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

quinine /kwɪˈniːn/ /ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.aɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.iːn/ quinines n
kinin
(pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid with the chemical formula C20H24N2O2, originally derived from cinchona bark (from plants of the genus Cinchona), used to treat malaria and as an ingredient of tonic water, which presents as a bitter colourless powder; also, a drug containing quinine or a chemical compound derived from it. [from early 19th c.]

quinquennial /kwɪŋˈkwɛ.ni.əl/ adj
femårig
Of or related to a five-year period.

quintain /ˈkwɪntɪn/ quintains n
quintane

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ quintessences n
kvintessens
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ quintets n
kvintet
Any group of five members

quintuplet /kwɪnˈtjuːplət/ /kwɪnˈtuplət/ /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ quintuplets n
femling
One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ quislings n
landsforræder quisling
(pejorative) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy. [from 1940]

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
helt fuldstændig fuldt ud ganske
To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
temmelig ret ganske
To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather. [from 19th c.]

quitting time quitting times n
fyraften
The time when a day's work ends, and an employee may go home.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ quivers n
kogger pilekogger
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
bævre dirre sitre
(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] quizzes n
quiz spørgekonkurrence
A competition in the answering of questions.

quorate /ˈkwɔːɹ.ət/ adj
beslutningsdygtig
Having a quorum

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ /ˈkwəʉtə/ /ˈkwəʊtə/ [ˈkwoʊɾə] [ˈkwəʉɾə] quotas n
kvote
A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.

quota refugee quota refugees n
kvoteflygning
a refugee who's been relocated, by the UNHCR, to some other country than the one they sought asylum in, in accordance with certain UN quotas

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ quotations n
citation citering
(countable) A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
anførelsestegn citationstegn
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ quotes n
citat citationstegn
A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.

quote /kwəʊt/ v
citere
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.

quote unquote /kwəʊt ɒnkwəʊt/ /kwəʊt ʌnkwəʊt/ adj
i gåseøjne
(idiomatic) Emphasizes the following (or sometimes preceding) word or phrase for irony, or marks it as not the normal sense of the term. Used almost exclusively in spoken language. In written language, quotation marks would be used instead.

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ quotients n
kvotient
(arithmetic) The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.

rabbet /ˈɹæbɪt/ rabbets n
fals
A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint.

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ rabbies rabbis n
rabbiner
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ /ˌɹæˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabbinsk
Formulated or enacted by rabbis.

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ rabbits n
kanin
A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

rabbit hole rabbit holes n
kaninhul
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rabbit,‎ hole. The entrance to a rabbit warren or burrow; the whole warren or burrow.

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
hundegalskab rabies
(disease) An infectious disease caused by species of Lyssavirus that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people, characterised by abnormal behaviour such as biting, excitement, aggressiveness, and dementia, followed by paralysis and death.

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ raccoons n
vaskebjørn
An omnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.

raccoon dog raccoon dogs n
mårhund
A canid, of species Nyctereutes procyonoides or Nyctereutes viverrinus, the only extant species in the genus Nyctereutes of the Canidae or dog family, native to East Asia and widely introduced elsewhere in other cool parts of Eurasia.

race /ɹeɪs/ races n
løb væddeløb
A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
race
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage.
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race):
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of common physical characteristics, such as skin color or hair type.
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of shared characteristics or qualities, for example social qualities.
(animal husbandry) A breed or strain of domesticated animal.
(biology) A population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; a mating group.

racecourse racecourses n
væddeløbsbane
(British, AU) A racetrack where horse races are run.

raceme /ɹeɪˈsim/ /ɹəˈsim/ /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ racemes n
klase blomsterklase
(botany) An indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged along a single central axis.

racemose /ˈɹæsəməʊz/ adj
klaseagtig racemøs
(botany) Having flowers arranged along a single central axis, as in a raceme, spike, or catkin.

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ racetracks n
racerbane
A course over which any type of races are run.

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ more racial most racial adj
racemæssig
Of or relating to a race (or a people).

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ racisms n
racisme
Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ more racist most racist adj
racistisk
Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ racists n
racist
A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ rackets n
ketsjer
(countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a shuttlecock in badminton.

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtɝ/ raconteurs n
historiefortæller
A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.

rada radas n
rada
(politics) A parliamentary body in a number of Slavic countries.

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] radars n
radar
(uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

radiation /ɹæ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹæɪ.diˈæɪ.ʃən/ radiations n
stråling
The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
The process of radiating waves or particles.
Radioactive energy.
varmestråling
The transfer of energy via radiation.

radiator /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ radiators n
vandtank
(automotive) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ radicals n
radikal

radicalism /ˈradɪkəlɪz(ə)m/ radicalisms n
radikalisme

radicalization radicalizations n
radikalisering
the process of radicalizing

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ radios n
radio radiofoni
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
radio
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
bilradio
(countable) An on-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media; see also car radio.
radiosender radio
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ radio silences n
radiotavshed
(figurative) A period of time during which nothing is heard from a person or organization, especially when such communication would normally be expected.

radio station /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsteɪ.ʃən/ radio stations n
radiostation
An installation of a radio transmitter, and possibly a receiver, for the purpose of broadcasting or communication; usually refers to a broadcast station in non-technical usage.

radio telescope radio telescopes n
radioteleskop
(astronomy) A device for observing astronomical sources of radio waves, normally having one or more large parabolic dishes.

radio wave radio waves n
radiobølge
(physics) electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between about .5 centimeters and 30,000 meters; used for the broadcasting of radio and television signals.

radio-controlled adj
radiostyret
Controlled remotely using radio signals.

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ more radioactive most radioactive adj
radioaktiv
Exhibiting radioactivity.

radioactive decay radioactive decays n
radioaktivt henfald
(physics) Any of several processes by which unstable nuclei emit subatomic particles and/or ionizing radiation and disintegrate into one or more smaller nuclei.

radioactive waste radioactive wastes n
atomaffald radioaktivt affald
Waste containing radioactive nuclides.

radioactivity radioactivities n
radioaktivitet
Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.
The radiation so emitted; including gamma rays, alpha particles, neutrons, electrons, positrons, etc.

radiology n
radiologi
(medicine) The specialty of medical imaging and its interpretation, originally and especially radiography#Noun but now including all imaging modalities, including ones that use no radiation#Noun (such as ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging).

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ radishes n
radise ræddike
A plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root.

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ radii radiuses n
radius
(geometry) The length of this line segment.

radius of convergence radii of convergence n
konvergensradius
for a power series \sum_{n=0}^\infty c_n (z-a)^n, the unique number R=[0,\infty] such that the sum is convergent for |z-a|R

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radon
The chemical element (symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86. It is an odorless, colorless, chemically inert but radioactive noble gas.

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ raffles n
tombola
A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize.

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ rafts n
flåde
A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform.

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ rafters n
spær tagspær
(architecture) One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

rag /ɹæɡ/ rags n
klud
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.

rag doll rag dolls n
kludedukke
A doll made from cloth and stuffed with rags.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ rages n
raseri galskab
Violent uncontrolled anger.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
rase
(intransitive) To act or speak in heightened anger.

ragged right n
venstrestillet

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ /ˈɹæɡuː/ ragouts n
ragout
a stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

raid /ɹeɪd/ raids n
razzia
(law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] rails n
skinne
The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

railcar railcars n
skinnebus
(rail) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
skinnebus motorvogn
(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ railings n
rækværk
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

railroad car railroad cars n
jernbanevogn togvogn
(US) Any railway vehicle or rolling stock.

railroad tie railroad ties n
svelle
(rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ railways n
jernbane
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Philippines, and, Commonwealth) A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.

railway gun railway guns n
jernbanekanon
(military) A massive and heavy mobile artillery gun, built, transported by, and fired from a specially designed rail car.

railway line railway lines n
jernbanelinje togforbindelse
(chiefly, UK) A group of railway tracks running parallel, allowing one track to be used for each direction (a double-track railway line), or allowing segregation of fast trains from stopping trains (a four-track railway line).

railway station railway stations n
jernbanestation banegård togstation
(British) A place where trains stop for passengers to embark and disembark.

railway track railway tracks n
jernbanespor
.

rain /ɹeɪn/ rains n
regn
(meteorology) Condensed water falling from a cloud.
(figuratively) Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
(figuratively) An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
regne
(impersonal, meteorology) To have rain fall from the sky.

rain gauge rain gauges n
regnmåler
(meteorology) A device used in meteorology to measure rainfall.

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ rainbows n
regnbue
A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

rainbow flag rainbow flags n
regnbueflag
A rainbow-striped flag, typically consisting of six horizontal bars (from top to bottom: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet), used as a symbol of LGBT pride and LGBT social movements.

rainbow trout rainbow trout rainbow trouts n
regnbueørred
(usually, countable) A trout of the species Oncorhynchus mykiss, that has black spots and a pink streak running along the body.

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ raindrops n
regndråbe
A single droplet of rainwater that has just fallen or is falling from the sky.

rainforest rainforests n
regnskov
A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

rainwater rainwaters n
regnvand
Water (for a house, etc.) sourced from rain which has not joined a spring, stream or river, pond, lake or sea.

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ rainier rainiest adj
regnfuld
Pouring with rain; wet; showery

rainy season rainy seasons n
regntid
The portion of the year during which the most rain falls.

raise /ɹeɪz/ raises n
lønforhøjelse
(US) Ellipsis of pay raise.: an increase in wages or salary.

raised bog raised bogs n
højmose

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ raisins n
rosin
A dried grape.

raisin bread raisin breads n
rosinbrød
Bread with raisins in it.

rake /ɹeɪk/ rakes n
rive
(agriculture, horticulture) A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.
fusentast
A person (usually a man) who is stylish but habituated to hedonistic and immoral conduct.

rally /ˈɹæli/ rallies n
duel
(squash, table tennis, tennis, badminton) A sequence of strokes between serving and scoring a point.

ram /ɹæm/ rams n
vædder
(zoology, agriculture) A male sheep, typically uncastrated.
stempel stødslæde
A piston powered by hydraulic pressure.

ramp /ɹæmp/ ramps n
rampe
An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ ramparts n
vold
A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
bolværk
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.

ramrod /ˈɹæmɹɒd/ ramrods n
ladestok
(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

ramsons n
ramsløg
A wild relative of chives, of species Allium ursinum, having edible leaves and roots.

ranch /ɹænt͡ʃ/ /ɹɑːnt͡ʃ/ ranches n
ranch
A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.

rancher ranchers n
rancher
A person who operates a ranch.

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ more rancid most rancid adj
harsk
Rank in taste or smell.

rand /ɹænd/ rand rands n
rand
The currency of South Africa, divided into 100 cents.

random /ˈɹændəm/ more random most random adj
tilfældig
(statistics) Involving an outcome which is impossible to predict, but which may be represented by a probability distribution; in the ideal case, involving outcomes which are equally likely.
ligegyldig overflødig
(informal) Being (part of) a varied, unrelated, and apparently arbitrary collection of things; diverse, heterogeneous.
(informal) Apropos of nothing; lacking context, relevance, or any connection to the previous situation; unexpected.

randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/ more randomly most randomly adv
tilfældigt vilkårligt
In a random manner.

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ ranges n
værdimængde
(mathematics) The set of values (points) which a function can obtain.

rank /ɹæŋk/ ranks n
række
(chess) One of the eight horizontal lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a number).
rang
A hierarchical level in an organization such as the military.

ransack /ˈɹænsæk/ v
plyndre
(transitive) To loot or pillage.
ransage
(transitive) To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ ransoms n
løsesum løsepenge
(historical, legal, UK) A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.

rape /ɹeɪp/ rapes n
voldtægt
The act of forcing sex upon another person without their consent or against their will; originally coitus forced by a man on a woman, but now generally any sex act forced by any person upon another person; by extension, any non-consensual sex act forced on or perpetrated by any being. [from 15th c.]

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
voldtage
(chiefly, transitive) To force sexual intercourse or other sexual activity upon (someone) without their consent. [from 16th c.]
skænde smadre
(transitive) To carry (someone, especially a woman) off against their will, especially for sex; to abduct. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To plunder, to destroy or despoil. [from 17th c.]
(men's, _, slang, sometimes, offensive) To subject (another person) to a painful or unfair experience.
To overpower, destroy (someone); to trounce. [from 20th c.]

rapeseed oil rapeseed oils n
rapsolie
A thick brownish-yellow oil expressed from rapeseed, used chiefly for lubricating and in the manufacture of soap and india rubber.

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ rapists n
voldtægtsmand voldtægtskvinde
A person who has committed rape.

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ more rapt most rapt adj
kisteglad
(comparable) Very interested, involved in something, absorbed, transfixed; fascinated or engrossed.
(comparable) Enthusiatic; ecstatic, elated, happy.

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ raptures n
henrykkelse
Extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement.

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] more rare most rare rarer rarest adj
sjælden
Very uncommon; scarce.
rød
(cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.

rarely /ɹeə.liː/ /ɹeəɹliː/ /ˈɹɛəɹli/ /ˈɹɛːli/ more rarely most rarely rarelier rareliest adv
sjældent
Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. [from 16th c.]

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ rarities n
sjældenhed
A measure of the scarcity of an object.
raritet sjældenhed
A rare object.

rash /ɹæʃ/ rasher rashest adj
forhastet uoverlagt
Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ rasps n
rasp
A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ raspberries n
hindbær
The plant Rubus idaeus.
hindbær bringebær
The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.
A red colour, the colour of a ripe raspberry.

rat /ɹæt/ rats n
rotte
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

rat /ɹæt/ v
stikke
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]

rat king rat kings n
rottekonge
A conglomeration of rats whose tails have become knotted or stuck together.

rat poison rat poisons n
rottegift
Poison used to kill rats and other rodents.

rat race /ˈɹæt ˌɹeɪs/ /ˈɹæt ˌɹæɪs/ rat races n
rotteræs
(informal) An activity or situation which is congested with participants and which is hectic or tedious, especially in the context of a busy, modern urban lifestyle.

ratchet wrench ratchet wrenches n
topnøgle
A wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head of a bolt or similar.

rate equation rate equations n
hastighedsudtryk
(reaction kinetics) an equation expressing how the rate of a reaction depends on the concentrations of the reactants

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
hellere
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
tværtimod
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
snarere
(conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) [from 15th c.]
noget
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

ratification ratifications n
ratifikation
The act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified.

ratify /ˈɹætəfaɪ/ /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificere
(transitive) To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ rations n
ration
A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ more rational most rational adj
rationel
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.

rational number rational numbers n
rationelt tal rationale tal
(mathematics) A number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers.

rationality rationalities n
rationalitet
The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

rationing rationings n
rationering
Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] rattles n
rangle rasle
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ rattlesnakes n
klapperslange
Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ ravages n
ødelæggelse
Grievous damage or havoc.
Depredation or devastation.

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ v
ødelægge
(transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.
(intransitive) To wreak destruction.
plyndre
(transitive) To pillage or plunder destructively; to sack.

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ ravens n
ravn
(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven, Corvus corax.

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ ravines n
ravine
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ rawer rawest adj
rå
(cooking) (of food) Not cooked. [from 9th c.]

raw data n
rådata
(data management, statistics) Data that has not been analyzed or processed.

raw material raw materials n
råstof
A material in its unprocessed, natural state considered usable for manufacture.

ray /ɹeɪ/ rays n
rokke
A marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail.
stråle
(botany) A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, such as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius.
(mathematics) A line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point.

raze /ɹeɪz/ v
rasere
(transitive) To demolish; to level to the ground.

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ razors n
barberkniv kniv skraber
A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.
barberhøvl skraber
Any tool or instrument designed for shaving.

razorbill razorbills n
alk
A large black and white auk, Alca torda, native to the north Atlantic.

re /ɹeɪ/ n
re
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the second note of a major scale.

re /ɹeɪ/ /ɹiː/ preposition
angående hvad angår
About, regarding, with reference to; especially in letters, documents, emails and case law.

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
gen-
again, anew

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
genvurdere
(transitive) To evaluate again; reassess; revisit; reconsider.

reaccept /ˌɹi.əkˈsɛpt/ v
acceptere igen modtage
To accept again.

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
nå nå frem til
(transitive) To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
(transitive, by extension) To extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.
nå
(transitive) To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent.

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ reactions n
reaktion
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
(chemistry) A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.

reaction rate constant reaction rate constants n
hastighedskonstant
(reaction kinetics) a proportionality constant between the rate of a reaction and a reaction-dependent product of concentrations, as appearing in rate equations

reactive /ɹiːˈæktɪv/ more reactive most reactive adj
reaktionsdygtig reaktiv
(chemistry) that readily takes part in reactions

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ reactors n
reaktor
(nuclear physics) A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
læse
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
(transitive, or, intransitive) To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)
(transitive) To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.
(ergative) Of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way.
(transitive, often, jocular) To substitute (a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one); used to introduce an emendation of a text.

read between the lines v
læse mellem linjerne
(idiomatic) To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.

read off v
aflæse
(transitive) To read from a scale or measure.

read-only memory read-only memories n
rom
(computing) A computer memory chip that stores values but does not allow updates, in which the values are nonvolatile in that they are retained even when the computer is unpowered.

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ readers n
læser læserinde
A person who reads a publication.

reading /ˈɹidiŋ/ /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ [ˈɹiɾiŋ] [ˈɹiːɾɪŋ] readings n
læsning
The process of interpreting written language.
aflæsning
A value indicated by a measuring device.
forelæsning
An event at which written material is read aloud.
fortolkning
An interpretation.

reading comprehension n
læseforståelse
The ability to understand written language.

reading glasses n
læsebriller
Any type of spectacles intended chiefly to deal with the effects of presbyopia by magnifying details such as fine text.

reading material reading materials n
læsestof
Anything produced for the purpose of being read; a collective term for books, magazines, newspapers, etc.

reading room reading rooms n
læsesal
A dedicated space in a library, or similar institution of learning, set aside for reading.

ready meal ready meals n
færdigret
A prepackaged, fresh or frozen meal that only requires heating (often in a microwave) before being served, sometimes in its own packaging.

real /ɹiːl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ more real most real realer realest adj
ægte virkelig
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
fast ejendom
(US, Canada, Australia) Property that cannot easily be moved, usually buildings and the ground they are built on.

real number real numbers n
reelt tal
(mathematics) The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers, whether the limit is a rational number such as 2, -5, or 2/7 or whether the limit is an irrational number such as the square root of two or the circumference of the circle whose radius is one.

real part real parts n
reel del
(complex analysis) Of a complex number a + bi, the value a.

realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ realisms n
realismen realisme
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ realists n
realist
(philosophy) An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.
One who believes in seeing things the way they really are, as opposed to how they would like them to be.

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk/ more realistic most realistic adj
realistisk
Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.
Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

reality /ɹiˈæləti/ /ɹiˈælɪti/ realities n
virkelighed
The state of being actual or real; realness.
The entirety of all that is real.
An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.
realitet virkelighed
A real entity, event, or other fact.

reality check reality checks n
realitetscheck
(idiomatic) A wake-up call; a reminder.

realize /ˈɹi.(ə)ˌlaɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
indse
To become aware of or understand (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
To become aware of or understand a fact or situation.
realisere gennemføre virkeliggøre
(chiefly, passive voice, slightly, _, formal) To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real. [from early 17th c.]

realm /ɹɛlm/ realms n
sfære
An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.
rige
(formal, or, legal) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king.

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ /ɹiˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ realpolitiks n
realpolitik
(politics) Pragmatic government policy concerned with perceived interests of the state.

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.tɔɹ/ /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ [ˈɹilə.tɚ] realtors n
ejendomsmægler
(North America) A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə̯/ rears n
bagdel
The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order.

rear-view mirror rear-view mirrors n
bakspejl
A mirror inside a vehicle that allows the driver to see the traffic behind.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ reasons n
grund
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
grund årsag
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
fornuft
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
ræsonnere overveje
(intransitive) To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
slutte
(intransitive) To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.

reassure /ˌɹi.əˈʃɝ/ /ˌɹi.əˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/ v
berolige
(transitive) To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt.

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ rebels n
rebel oprører
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
rebel
(intransitive) To resist or become defiant toward an authority.

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/ rebellions n
oprør
(uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ rebirths n
genfødsel reinkarnation
Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ reboots n
genstarte
(computing) An instance of rebooting.

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ rebounds n
tilbagestuds
The recoil of an object bouncing off another.

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ v
studse
To bound or spring back from a force.

rebroadcast v
genudsende
To broadcast again.

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
bebrejde
(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ rebi rebuses rebusses n
rebus
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, and/or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ more recalcitrant most recalcitrant adj
genstridig stædig
Difficult to deal with or to operate.

recede /ɹɪˈsiːd/ v
trække sig tilbage
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw; to retrocede.

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ receipts n
kvittering bon
A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
få
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ receivers n
hæler
A person who accepts stolen goods. [from 14th c.]
modtager
A person who receives.
Any of several electronic devices that receive electromagnetic waves, or signals transmitted as such. [from 19th c.]
telefonrør
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ more recent most recent adj
nylig frisk
Having happened a short while ago.

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ receptions n
modtagelse
The act of receiving.
(linguistics) Reading viewed as the active process of receiving a text in any medium (written, spoken, signed, multimodal, nonverbal), consisting of several steps, such as ideation, comprehension, reconstruction, interpretation.
modtagning
(uncountable, electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
reception
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ more receptive most receptive adj
modtagelig
Capable of receiving something.
Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.

receptivity receptivities n
modtagelighed
(uncountable) The state of being receptive.

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ recessions n
recession
(economics) A period of reduced economic activity

recessive /ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ more recessive most recessive adj
recessiv
(genetics) Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.

recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ /ˈɹiːtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ v
genoplade
(transitive) To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.

rechargeable adj
genopladelig
Able to be recharged, especially of a battery that can be recharged from mains electricity via a charger.

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ recidivists n
recidivist
One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ recipes n
opskrift recept
Now especially, a set of instructions for making or preparing food dishes. [from 18th c.]

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ /ɹɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/ recipients n
modtager
One who receives.

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
reciprok
Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.

recirculate v
recirkulere
To circulate again.

recirculation recirculations n
recirkulation
The act or process of recirculating.

recitation /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ recitations n
recitation
The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ recitatives n
recitativ
(music) dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
recitere
(transitive) To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ more reckless most reckless recklesser recklessest adj
skødesløs ubetænksom
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
letsindig
Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ recognitions n
genkendelse
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).
erkendelse
Acceptance as valid or true.
anerkendelse
Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country.
Honour, favourable note, or attention.

recognize /ˈɹekənɑɪz/ /ˈɹekəɡnɑɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
genkende
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
anerkende
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
erkende
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ more recognized most recognized adj
anerkendt
Notable; distinguished; honored.

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ recoils n
rekyl
(firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ v
trække sig tilbage
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
erindre
To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.

recommend /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
anbefale
(transitive) To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
(transitive, archaic) To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ recommendations n
anbefaling
An act of recommending.
That which is recommended.

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ reconciliations n
forsoning
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.

reconnaissance /ɹiˈkɒnəsəns/ reconnaissances n
rekognoscering
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

reconstruct /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
genopbygge rekonstruere genskabe
To construct again; to restore.

reconstruction /ˌɹikənˈstɹʌkʃən/ /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹakʃən/ /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkʃən/ reconstructions n
ombygning rekonstruktion
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ records n
dokument optegnelse
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
grammofonplade plade
Ellipsis of phonograph record: a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.
post
(computing) A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
rekord
The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
registrere optegne
(transitive) To make a record of information.
optage indspille
(transitive) To make an audio or video recording of.
(intransitive) To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.
bevidne markere
(transitive, legal) To give legal status to by making an official public record.

record chart record charts n
Hitliste
(often plural) A ranking of music (songs, albums, etc.) according to popularity during a given period of time.

record player record players n
pladespiller grammofon
An electronic device for playing phonograph records.

recorder /ɹi.ˈkɔɹ.dəɹ/ /ɹi.ˈkɔː.də/ /ɹə-/ recorders n
blokfløjte
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the woodwind family; a type of fipple flute, a simple internal duct flute.

recover /ɹəˈkʌvɚ/ /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
få hente redde skaffe
(transitive) To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
(intransitive, followed by "from" to show what caused the bad feeling) To get better, to regain health or prosperity.

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ recoveries n
bedring restitution
A return to normal health.

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ recreations n
rekreation
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

recreational vehicle recreational vehicles n
autocamper camper campingbil campingbus
(North America) A self-propelled vehicle (motor home), or trailer designed for use as living quarters on overnight recreational activities and travel.

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ recruits n
rekrut

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ v
hverve rekruttere
To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.

recruitment /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / recruitments n
rekruttering
The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ rectangles n
rektangel
(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ more rectangular most rectangular adj
rektangulær
Having a shape like a rectangle.

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ /ˈɹɛkˌtʌm/ recta rectums n
endetarm
(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.

recumbent recumbents n
liggecykel
(archaeology) A large rectangular monolith lying on its side, typically flanked by two large upright stones, the flankers; found in recumbent stone circles of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and the counties of Cork and Kerry in south-west of Ireland.

recurrence relation recurrence relations n
rekursionsligning
(mathematics) an equation that recursively defines a sequence; each term of the sequence is defined as a function of the preceding terms.

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
genanvende genbruge
(transitive) To break down and reuse component materials.
genbruge
(transitive) To reuse as a whole.

recycling recyclings n
genbrug genanvendelse
The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] more red most red redder reddest adj
rød
(of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
(of a, dog, or, its coat) Having a brown color.
Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] reds n
rød
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour of the setting sun; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.
(countable) A revolutionary socialist or (most commonly) a Communist; (usually capitalized) a Bolshevik, a supporter of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War.

red admiral red admirals n
admiral
A bright red and black butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, of the family Nymphalidae.

red bandfish red bandfish n
rød båndfisk
A species of bandfish found in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from Senegal to Norway, Cepola macrophthalma (syn. Cepola rubescens).

red blood cell red blood cells n
erytrocyt rødt blodlegeme rød blodcelle
(hematology, cytology) A type of cell in the blood of vertebrates that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues; an erythrocyte.

red cabbage red cabbages n
rødkål
(countable, uncountable) A form of cabbage having red leaves, Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra .

red card red cards n
rødt kort
(sports) A card displayed by the referee when a player is sent off for a serious infringement of the rules.

red carpet red carpets n
røde løber
A strip of red carpet that is laid for a VIP to walk on.

red cent red cents n
rød øre
(US, colloquial, negative polarity) A very small amount of money.

red crossbill red crossbills n
lille korsnæb
Loxia curvirostra, a small passerine bird in the finch family, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere.

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ red currants n
ribs
A deciduous shrub, Ribes rubrum, native to western Europe; any of certain cultivars of the shrub.
The bright red translucent edible berry of this plant.

red deer red deer red deers n
kronhjort
A species of large deer, Cervus elaphus, found in Europe and southwestern Asia.

red fox red foxes n
ræv
(countable) A common species of fox, Vulpes vulpes native to North America, Asia, Europe and North Africa; small, with reddish fur, but larger than the arctic fox.

red herring red herring red herrings n
falsk spor
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.

red kite red kites n
rød glente
A predator bird of the kite (Accipitridae) family, Milvus milvus.

red line red lines n
rød linje
(figuratively) A boundary or limit which should not be crossed.

red meat red meats n
rødt kød
Meats such as beef that are dark red in colour when uncooked.

red onion red onions n
rødløg
A type of onion with reddish purplish skin.

red panda red pandas n
kattebjørn lille panda rød panda
An omnivorous mammal, Ailurus fulgens, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia, which has dark red fur and a ringed tail.

red phalarope red phalaropes n
thorshane
Phalaropus fulicarius, a small wading bird.

red wine red wines n
rødvin
Red-coloured wine made mostly from black grapes, including the skin.

red-breasted merganser red-breasted mergansers n
toppet skallesluger
A species of diving duck, Mergus serrator.

red-crested pochard red-crested pochards n
rødhovedet and
Netta rufina, a large diving duck.

red-handed more red-handed most red-handed adj
på fersk gerning
(idiom) Showing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing.

red-legged partridge red-legged partridges n
rødhøne
(UK) Any partridge of species Alectoris rufa.

red-necked phalarope red-necked phalaropes n
odinshane
a type of small wader, (Phalaropus lobatus)

red-necked stint red-necked stints n
rødhalset ryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ruficollis)

red-throated diver red-throated divers n
rødstrubet lom
Gavia stellata, the smallest member of the loon or diver family, breeding in northern Eurasia and Arctic Canada, with grey head, red throat, white underparts and dark mantle.

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
overstrege
To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.

redeem /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
befri
(transitive) To set free by force.
frelse redde
(transitive) To save, rescue
frelse
(transitive) To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).

redheaded adj
rødhåret
(of a person) Having red hair.

redneck /ˈɹɛdnɛk/ rednecks n
bondeknold bonderøv bondetamp
(slang, usually, pejorative, offensive, ethnic slur) A poor, rural, usually white, person from the Southern United States or parts of the Midwest and Northeast, especially one whose beliefs are seen as unsophisticated and backward; sometimes with additional connotations of being bigoted.

redox /ˈɹiːdɒks/ /ˈɹɛdɒks/ n
redoxreaktion redoxproces
(rare) (chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred.

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ redshifts n
rødforskydning
(physics) A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is longer than when it was emitted at the source.

redstart redstarts n
rødstjert
Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus Phoenicurus. Many of the species have a red tail.

redundant /ɹɪˈdan.dənt/ /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ more redundant most redundant adj
overflødig
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.

redwing redwings n
vindrossel
A small thrush, Turdus iliacus, native to Eurasia, with a white eye stripe and red under-wing feathers.

reed /ɹiːd/ reeds n
rør siv
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.

reef knot reef knots n
råbåndsknob
A knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails.

reel /ɹiːl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ reels n
reel
(music) The music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.
hjul rulle trisse tromle
A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
rulle
(agriculture) A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives.
(film) A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.

reel /ɹiːl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ v
rulle spole vinde
To spin or revolve repeatedly.
rulle
To unwind; to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
rave slingre vakle
To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
vakle
(with, _, back) To back off, step away, or sway backwards unsteadily and suddenly.

reel-to-reel tape reel-to-reel tapes n
spolebånd
An audio recording medium consisting of magnetic tape that runs from one reel to another passing the record and playback heads.

reel-to-reel tape recorder reel-to-reel tape recorders n
spolebåndoptager
A type of audio recording device that uses reel-to-reel tape

reelect v
genvælge
To elect for a second or subsequent time.

reelection reelections n
genvalg
The fact of being reelected.

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ refectories n
refektorium
A dining hall, especially in an institution such as a college or monastery.

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ /ˈɹiːfə/ /ˈɹiːfɝ/ v
henvise referere
(intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ referees n
dommer
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
dømme
To act as a referee.

reference work reference works n
opslagsværk
A compendium of information which is not generally intended to be read from beginning to end but rather consulted on a spot basis, and is compiled for ease of reference; especially, a reference book, whether in print, digital, or both.

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ referenda referendums n
folkeafstemning
(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. (The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.)

referent /ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛfəɹənt/ referents n
referent
(semantics) The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.

referral /ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /ɹɪˈfɝəl/ referrals n
henvisning
The act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring.

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
raffinere forbedre forfine rense
(transitive) To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.

refined /ɹiːfaɪnd/ more refined most refined adj
elegant forfinet raffineret
Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/ refinements n
raffinement
High-class style; cultivation.
A fine or subtle distinction.

refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ refineries n
raffinaderi
A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
reflektere
(transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
(intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
reflektere spejle
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
reflektere tænke over
(intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ reflections n
refleksion afspejling
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
refleksion
Careful thought or consideration.

reflexive pronoun reflexive pronouns n
refleksiv pronomen

reflexive verb reflexive verbs n
refleksiv verbum
A verb whose subject and direct object are the same.

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ reforms n
reform
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

reformer reformers n
reformator
One who reforms, or who works for reform.

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ refractions n
refraktion brydning
(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.

refractive index refractive indices n
brydningsindeks
(physics) The ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ refrains n
omkvæd refræn
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
afholde afstå
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtɚ/ refrigerators n
køleskab
A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

refuck v
igen kneppe
(transitive, vulgar) To fuck again; to have sex with again.

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ refuges n
tilflugtssted
A place providing safety, protection or shelter.

refuge island refuge islands n
trafikø
A raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street crossing, allowing pedestrians to pause safely in the middle of the road.

refugee /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ refugees n
flygtning
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
refundere
(transitive) To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ refusals n
afslag
The act of refusing.

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
affald
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
afslå
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).

refutation refutations n
afkræftelse gendrivelse
An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ regals n
regal
(musical instruments) A small, portable organ whose sound is produced by brass beating reeds without amplifying resonators. Its tone is keen and rich in harmonics. The regal was common in the 16th and 17th centuries, and has been revived for the performance of music from those times.

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
vedrørende
Concerning, respecting.

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
hilsen
A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ regencies n
regentskab
A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.

regenerate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
regenerere
(intransitive) To become reconstructed.

regeneration regenerations n
regeneration regenerering
Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ regents n
regent
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ regicides n
kongemorder
One who kills a king. [from 1540s]

regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ /ɹəˈʒiːm/ /ˈɹeɪʒiːm/ regimes n
regime
A form of government, or the government in power, particularly an authoritarian or totalitarian one.

regime change regime changes n
regimeskifte
(politics) The overthrow of a government that is considered an illegitimate regime by means of external force (especially military might), and its replacement with a new government according to the concept of political legitimacy promoted by that force.

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ regiments n
regiment
(military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions. [from 16th c.]

regiolect regiolects n
regiolekt

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩] regions n
region
Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.
An administrative subdivision of the European Union.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ registers n
register
(linguistics) A style of a language used in a particular context.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registrere
(transitive) To enter in a register; to enlist.

registration /ˌɹɛ.d͡ʒɪs.ˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ registrations n
registrering
(countable, uncountable) The act of signing up or registering for something.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ regrets n
beklagelse anger
Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
(decision theory) The amount of avoidable loss that results from choosing the wrong action.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
angre fortryde beklage
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

regrettably more regrettably most regrettably adv
desværre beklageligvis
In a manner inspiring or deserving regret.

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] more regular most regular adj
regelmæssig
Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance. [from 15th c.]
Demonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence. [from 16th c.]
(grammar, of a verb, plural, etc) Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language. [from 17th c.]
regelmæssig fast
Happening at constant (especially short) intervals. [from 17th c.]
almindelig normal
(chiefly, US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard. [from 17th c.]

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] regulars n
stamkunde
A frequent customer, client or business partner.

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ regulations n
forordning
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.

rehabilitation /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] rehabilitations n
rehabilitering rehabilitation
The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.

rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ rehearsals n
prøve
The practising of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.

reign /ɹeɪn/ reigns n
regeringstid
The period during which a monarch rules.

rein /ɹeɪn/ reins n
tømme
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

reincarnation /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ reincarnations n
reinkarnation
A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ reindeer reindeers n
rensdyr ren
(plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

reinforced concrete reinforced concretes n
armeret beton jernbeton
A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ reinforcements n
forstærkning
(uncountable) The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.
(uncountable, behavioral, _, psychology) The process whereby a behavior with desirable consequences comes to be repeated.
forstærkning støtte
(countable) A thing that reinforces.
(in the plural) Additional troops or materiel sent to support a military action.

reinterpret v
omfortolke
(transitive) To interpret again.

reinterpretation reinterpretations n
omfortolkning
(countable) a new interpretation
(countable) the act of reinterpreting

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˌvɛnt ðə ˈ(h)wiːl/ v
opfinde den dybe tallerken
(idiomatic) To do work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily by others; to attempt to devise a solution to a problem when a solution already exists.

reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
afvise
(transitive) To refuse to accept.

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
juble
(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy. [from 14th c.]

rejuvenation rejuvenations n
foryngelse
The process of rendering young again.

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ more related most related adj
relaterede
Standing in relation or connection.
beslægtet i familie
Being a relative of.

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ relations n
forhold relation
The manner in which two things may be associated.
slægtning familiemedlem
A member of one's extended family; a relative.

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] relationships n
forhold
Connection or association; the condition of being related.
A romantic or sexual involvement.
slægtskab
Kinship; being related by blood or marriage.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativ
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] relatives n
beslægtet frænde frænke pårørende
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

relative complement relative complements n
mængdedifferens
(set theory, of set A "in" set B) The set containing exactly those elements belonging to B but not to A.

relative frequency relative frequencies n
frekvens
(statistics) The number of data points satisfying something divided by the total number of data points.

relative permittivity relative permittivities n
relativ permittivitet
for a substance, the ratio between its permittivity and the permittivity of vacuum

relative pronoun relative pronouns n
henførende stedord relativpronomen relativt pronomen
(grammar) A pronoun that introduces a relative clause and refers to an antecedent. In English, some words that can be used as interrogative pronouns can alternatively be used as relative pronouns: which, who, whose, whom and (non-standard) what. The other English relative pronouns are whoever, whomever, whatever, and that.

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adv
relativt forholdsvis
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
(sometimes, proscribed) Somewhat; fairly.

relativistic /ˈɹɛl.ə.təˌvɪst.ɪk/ more relativistic most relativistic adj
relativistisk
(physics) Of or relating to relativity.
(philosophy) Of or relating to relativism.

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
falde til ro slappe af
(transitive) To calm down.

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ releases n
frislippende
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
udgave version
(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
udgave
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ more reliable most reliable adj
pålidelig
Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ reliefs n
lettelse
The removal of stress or discomfort.
The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
relief
(uncountable) A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
The difference of elevations on a surface.
(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.

relief agency relief agencies n
nødhjælpsorganisation
A humanitarian organization trying to bring relief to the poor and needy.

relief printing n
bogtryk højtryk
Any printing method in which the ink is laid upon the protruding parts of the printing form.

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
lette
(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ religions n
religion
(uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ more religious most religious adj
religiøs
Committed to the practice or adherence of religion.
Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion.
Belonging or pertaining to a religious order or religious congregation.

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ religious religiouses n
religiøs person
A member of a religious order or congregation, i.e. a monk, nun, sister, brother, friar, or religious priest.

religious studies n
religionsvidenskab
The academic study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions.

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ relishes n
nydelse
A pleasant taste.

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ v
nyde
(transitive) To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of [from 16th c.]

reload /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
genindlæse
(computing) To refresh a copy of a program etc. in memory or of a web page etc. on screen
lade
(firearms) To load a gun again; or recharge a used cartridge.

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ reluctances n
utilbøjelighed
Unwillingness to do something.

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ remains n
rest
(mostly, in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
blive forblive
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ remainders n
rest
A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
(mathematics) The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If n (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then n can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r &#60; d.

remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj
resterende tilbageværende
Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ v
varetægtsfængsle

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ remarks n
bemærkning observation påpegning
An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.
bemærkning kommentar
An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ v
sige
bemærke
(transitive, with clause as object) To express in words or writing; to state, as an observation. [from 17th c.]

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ more remarkable most remarkable adj
bemærkelsesværdig
Worthy of remark; notable; interesting.

rematch /ɹiːˈmætʃ/ /ˈɹiː.mætʃ/ rematches n
omkamp
A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest.

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
afhjælpe
(transitive) To provide or serve as a remedy for.

remember /ɹəˈmɛmbɚ/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
huske erindre
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
minde om påminde
(transitive) To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/ /ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/ /ɹɪˈmɑɪndə(ɹ)/ [ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ] reminders n
påmindelse
Someone or something that reminds.

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ remnants n
rest
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ remorses n
anger samvittighedsnag skyldfølelse
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

remote control remote controls n
fjernbetjening
(countable) A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television, vehicle, or mechanical toy) from a short distance away.
fjernbetjening fjernstyring
(uncountable) A means of operating a device from a distance.

remoulade /ɹɛmuːˈlɑːd/ /ɹɜməˈlɑːd/ remoulades n
remulade remoulade
A popular condiment in many countries, usually mayonnaise-based.

removal van removal vans n
flyttebil
(UK) An enclosed vehicle which is used for moving furniture and other belongings when moving house.

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
fjerne eliminere
(transitive) To move from one place to another, especially to take away.
forkaste
(transitive) To discard, set aside, especially something abstract (a thought, feeling, etc.).
flytte
(intransitive, archaic) To change one's residence or place of business; to move.

renaissance /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ renaissances n
renæssance
A rebirth or revival.

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndeɪ̯ˌvu/ /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndeɪ̯ˌvuː/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ rendezvous rendezvouses n
rendezvous
A meeting or date.
An agreement to meet at a certain place and time.

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ renegades n
lovløs rebel
An outlaw or rebel.

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ rennets n
osteløbe
An enzyme used as the first step in making cheese, to curdle the milk and coagulate the casein in it, derived by soaking the fourth stomach of a milk-fed calf in brine.

rent /ɹɛnt/ rents n
husleje leje
A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
ridse
A tear or rip in some surface.
leje
A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service.
skisma
A division or schism.

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
leje
(transitive) To take a lease of premises in exchange for rent.
(transitive) To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
leje ud leje
(transitive, informal) To grant a lease in return for rent.

rent control rent controls n
huslejeregulering
The official regulation of the amount that may be charged for rented property.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ repairs n
reparation
The act of repairing something.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparere
To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

repatriation repatriations n
hjemsendelse repatriering
The process of returning of a person to their country of origin or citizenship.

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
gentage
(transitive) To do or say again (and again).

repeatable /ɹɪˈpiːt.ə.bl/ more repeatable most repeatable adj
der kan gentages
Able to be repeated

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ more repeated most repeated adj
gentaget
Having been said or done again.

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ more repeatedly most repeatedly adv
gentagne gange
Done several times or in repetition.

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ repechages n
opsamlingsheat
(sports) A heat (as in rowing or fencing) in which the best competitors who have lost in a previous round compete for a place or places yet left in the next round.

repentant /ɹəˈpɛtənt/ more repentant most repentant adj
angrende
Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ repercussions n
efterfølge
A consequence or ensuing result of some action.

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] repetitions n
gentagelse
The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
erstatte skifte ud udskifte
(transitive) To supply or substitute an equivalent for.

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ replacements n
erstatning substitut udskiftning
A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
udskiftning
The act of replacing something.

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ replies n
svar besvarelse
A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
svar
Something given in reply.

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
svare besvare genmæle
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
svare genmæle
(intransitive) To act or gesture in response.

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ reports n
rapport anmeldelse indberetning meddelelse melding
A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
rapportere meddele advisere anmelde indberette melde
(formal, transitive) To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of. [from 15th c.]
rapportere meddele melde
(intransitive) To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).

report for duty v
melde sig til tjeneste stille tjeneste
To come to work, to show up for work.

reported speech n
indirekte tale
(grammar, narratology) A form of speech used to express what another has said, often involving a change in tense.

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
angiveligt
According to reports or rumors; supposedly. [from 19th c.]

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ reporters n
reporter journalist
A journalist who investigates, edits and reports news stories for newspapers, radio and television.

reporting reportings n
rapportering
(economics, journalism) The creation of reports, as for a business or a journal.

represent /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
repræsentere
(transitive) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
(intransitive, AAVE) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ representatives n
repræsentant
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ reprimands n
reprimande næse udskældning
A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ v
bestraffe give næse tilrettevise
To reprove in a formal or official way.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ reproaches n
bebrejdelse
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
bebrejde
(transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).

reproduction /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ reproductions n
formering reproduktion
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
reproduktion
A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.

reptile /ɹɛpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪəl/ reptiles n
krybdyr reptil
(strictly) A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia; an amniote that is neither a synapsid nor a bird; excludes amphibians. [from 19th c.]

republic /ɹəˈpʊb.lɪk/ /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʊb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ republics n
republik
A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
(archaic) A state, which may or may not be a monarchy, in which the executive and legislative branches of government are separate.
One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ more republican most republican adj
republikansk
Advocating or supporting a republic as a form of government, advocating or supporting republicanism. [from 17th c.]

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ republicans n
republikaner
Someone who favors a republic as a form of government. [from 17th c.]

republicanism republicanisms n
republikanisme
The political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.

repulsion repulsions n
afvikling
The act of repelling or the condition of being repelled.

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ reputations n
anseelse ry omdømme
What somebody or something is known for.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ requests n
anmodning forespørgsel
Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
ansøgning
A formal message requesting something.
efterspørgsel
Condition of being sought after.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
anmode forespørge indkalde tilkalde
(transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
anmode bede om forespørge henstille
(transitive) To ask (somebody) to do something.

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ requiems n
rekviem
A mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.
A musical composition for such a mass.
A piece of music composed to honor a dead person.

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
hvil i fred
May he/she rest in peace.

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
kræve
To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for authoritatively. [from 14th c.]
Naturally to demand (something) as indispensable; to need, to call for as necessary. [from 15th c.]

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ requirements n
krav
Something asked.

requisition /ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ v
rekvirere
(transitive) To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.

reread /ɹiːˈɹiːd/ /ɹiːˈɹɛd/ /ˈɹiːɹiːd/ v
genlæse
To read again.

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
redde
To save from any violence, danger or evil.

rescuer /ˈɹɛskjuːə(ɹ)/ rescuers n
redder
A person who rescues someone or something.

research /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ [ˈɹɪi.sɜːt͡ʃ] researches n
forskning
(uncountable, countable, _, in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).
(countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.

research /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ [ˈɹɪi.sɜːt͡ʃ] v
forske
(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

research professor research professors n
forskningsprofessor
A full professor who is exclusively or mainly engaged in research, and who has few or no teaching obligations.

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ researchers n
forsker
One who researches.

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ resemblances n
lighed
The quality or state of resembling.
That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.
sammenligning
A comparison; a simile.
sandsynlighed
Probability; verisimilitude.

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
ligne minde om
(transitive) To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ reservations n
reservation
The practice of reserving part of the consecrated bread of the Eucharist for the communion of the sick.
An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.
forbehold
(often, in the plural) A limiting qualification regarding certainty; a doubt.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ reserves n
reserve
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
forbeholde lægge til side
To keep in store for future or special use.
reservere bestille
To book in advance; to make a reservation.

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ more reserved most reserved adj
reserveret
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
(not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose.

reservist reservists n
reservist
A soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty.

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ reservoirs n
reservoir
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ resets n
nulstilling
(also, figurative) The act of resetting to the initial state.
The act of setting to zero.

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
genstarte nulstille
To set back to the initial state.
(transitive) To adjust; to set or position differently.
nulstille
To set to zero.

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
bo
To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ residences n
bolig bopæl bosted residens
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house#Noun or an apartment#Noun therein.

residence permit residence permits n
opholdstilladelse indrejsetilladelse
The right to legally reside in a country.

residency /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ residencies n
ophold
The condition of being a resident of a particular place.
bosæde
The home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies.

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ residents n
indbygger fastboende
A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

residual sum of squares residual sums of squares n
residualkvadratsum
(statistics) The sum of the squared residuals between some model and a data set; a measure of how well the model fits with the data.

residual waste n
restaffald
non-hazardous, non-recyclable waste; waste that does not fit into any specific category

resign oneself v
affinde sig med finde sig i resignere slå sig til tåls
To give up, stop resisting and come to accept.

resignation /ˌɹez.ɪɡˈnæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ resignations n
fratræden
The act of resigning.

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ more resilient most resilient adj
modstandsdygtig
Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ resins n
harpiks
A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic.
Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ resistances n
modstand resistans
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
modstand
(physics) A force that tends to oppose motion.
modstandsbevægelse
An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ more resistant most resistant adj
modstandsdygtig
Which makes resistance or offers opposition.

resistivity resistivities n
resistivitet
(electricity) The resistance offered at a particular temperature by an electrical conductor of any given material in a cube of unit length, expressed in ohm-metres (Ωm) in the metric system of measurement.

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ resistors n
modstandsmand
One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
modstand resistor
(electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ /ˌɹɛ.zəˈl(j)uːt/ more resolute most resolute adj
beslutsom
Firm, unyielding, determined.

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ resolutions n
beslutning resolution
A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ resolves n
viljekraft
(uncountable) Determination; will power.

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ resorts n
opholdssted
A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ resources n
resurse ressource
Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ respects n
respekt
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
respekt henseende
(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

respectability /ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ respectabilities n
respektabelhed
The quality of being respectable.

respectable [ɹɪ.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] more respectable most respectable adj
respektabel
Deserving respect.

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
respektive
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

respectively /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ more respectively most respectively adv
henholdsvis
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

respirator respirators n
respirator
A device designed to allow breathing when it would otherwise be hindered, as by a medical condition or the presence of poisonous vapors.

respiratory system respiratory systems n
åndedrætssystem
(anatomy) The system of organs serving for respiration.

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ more resplendent most resplendent adj
strålende
Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ɹɪˈspɒnd/ v
reagere svare
(intransitive) To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
korrespondere
(ambitransitive) To correspond with; to suit.

respondent /ɹɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ɹɪˈspɔn.dənt/ respondents n
svarperson
A person replying to a questionnaire.

response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ /ɹɪˈspɒns/ responses n
svar
An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] responsibilities n
ansvar
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] more responsible most responsible adj
ansvarlig ansvarsbevidst
(postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
ansvarlig
(postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
ansvarsfuld
(of a, job, or, position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
ansvarsbevidst pålidelig
Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.

rest /ɹɛst/ rests n
hvile
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
(euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death. Also, death itself: "Not alone, not alone would I go to my rest in the heart of the love..." -- George William Russell ("Love")
rest
(uncountable) That which remains.
ro
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.

rest /ɹɛst/ v
hvile
(intransitive, transitive, reflexive, copulative) To be or to put into a state of rest.

rest area rest areas n
rasteplads
A place, usually on a limited-access highway, where one can stop to use the restroom or to take a break from travelling.

rest energy rest energies n
hvileenergi
(physics) The energy of the mass component of a body at rest; equal to the product of its rest mass and the square of the speed of light

rest mass rest masses n
hvilemasse
(physics) The mass of a body when it is not moving relative to an observer.

rest on one's laurels v
hvile på sine laurbær
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
starte
(ambitransitive) To start again.
genstarte
(computing) Synonym of reboot.

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ restaurants n
restaurant
An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtɜː/ restaurateurs n
restauratør
The owner of a restaurant.

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ more restless most restless adj
hvileløs urolig
Not allowing or affording rest.
urolig rastløs
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
hvileløs
Deprived of rest or sleep.

restlessness /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ restlessnesses n
rastløshed
The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
genskabe gendanne genoprette
(transitive) To give or bring back (that which has been lost or taken); to bring back to the owner; to replace.

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
begrænse
To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine

restricted /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪd/ more restricted most restricted adj
afgrænset begrænset
Limited within bounds.

restrictive /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ more restrictive most restrictive adj
restriktive
Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

restructure /ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ v
omstrukturere
(finance) To modify the terms of a loan, providing relief to a debtor who would otherwise be forced to default.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ results n
resultat udfald
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
afstedkomme medføre resultere
To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

retable retables n
altertavle
A table or shelf behind an altar, on which are placed images or holy objects.

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
detailhandel detailsalg
(business) The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

retaliation /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ retaliations n
gengældelse
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ more retarded most retarded adj
retarderet udviklingshæmmet
(psychology, sometimes, offensive, dated) Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
gylpe
(transitive, intransitive) To make or experience an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain or spasm, as if to vomit; to gag or nearly vomit.

retention /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ retentions n
fastholdelse
The act of retaining or something retained.
erindring
The act or power of remembering things.
erindring minde
A memory; what is retained in the mind.

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ more reticent most reticent adj
tilbageholdende
Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

reticulum reticula reticulums n
netmave
(zoology) The second compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ retinae retinas retinæ n
nethinde
(ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

retire /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ v
gå på pension
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ retorts n
replik
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
retort destillerkolbe
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ retributions n
straf gengældelse
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
retroaktiv tilbagevirkende
Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retrograde amnesia retrograde amnesias n
retrograd amnesi
(pathology) The loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode.

retronym retronyms n
retronym
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ returns n
tilbagevænding retur
The act of returning.
retur
An item that is returned, e.g. due to a defect, or the act of returning it.
(computing) A carriage return character.
tilbagevænding resultat retur
An account, or formal report, of an action performed, of a duty discharged, of facts or statistics, etc.; especially, in the plural, a set of tabulated statistics prepared for general information.
afkast
Gain or loss from an investment.
selvangivelse
(taxation, finance) A report of income submitted to a government for purposes of specifying exact tax payment amounts; a tax return.

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
gå tilbage returnere vende tilbage
(intransitive) To come or go back (to a place or person).
komme tilbage til tilbagevende vende tilbage til
(intransitive) To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
falde tilbage gå tilbage retræte returnere vende om
(intransitive, obsolete) To turn back, retreat.
vende vende om
(transitive, obsolete) To turn (something) round.
give tilbage returnere
(transitive) To give something back to its original holder or owner.
svare
(transitive) To say in reply; to respond.
gengælde give igen give tilbage
(transitive, dated) To retort; to throw back.
rapportere
(transitive) To report, or bring back and make known.

return fire v
besvare ild besvare ilden
(military) To shoot at the person from whom fire is being received

return ticket return tickets n
returbillet
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place and return.

reunification reunifications n
genforening reunion
The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.

reunion /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ /ɹɪˈjuːnjən/ reunions n
genforening
The process or act of reuniting.
A planned event at which members of a dispersed group meet together.

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ v
genforene genforenes
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To unite again.

reuptake reuptakes n
neuronale genoptagelse
(biochemistry) Specifically, the reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by a neuron after the transmission of a neural impulse across a synapse.

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ reuses n
genanvendelse genbrug
The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
genanvende genbruge
To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).
To use again, or in another place.

rev /ɹɛv/ v
gasse op
To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.

revanche /ɹəˈvænt͡ʃ/ /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃ/ /ɹəˈvɑ̃ʃ/ revanches n
revanche
Revenge or retaliation.

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ revanchisms n
revanchisme
The political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanchistisk
Seeking revenge or otherwise advocating retaliation, especially against a nation which has previously defeated and humiliated the revanchist party in war. Originally referred to the French indignation over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ revanchists n
revanchist
A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance.

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
afsløre
(transitive) To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ reveilles n
reveille
(military) The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.

revelation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ revelations n
åbenbaring
The act of revealing or disclosing.
(theology) A manifestation of divine truth.

revelry /ˈɹɛvəlɹi/ [ˈɹɛv.əɫ.ɹi] revelries n
lyst
Joyful or riotous merry-making.

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ revenants n
genganger
A supernatural being that returns from the dead; a zombie or ghost.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ revenges n
hævn
Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
hævne
(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.
(transitive, reflexive) To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).

revenge porn n
hævnporno
(informal) Sexually explicit media of a person distributed online without the consent of the pictured individual, typically by a former partner or hacker, either from genuine video or by deepfake, and often with the intent to humiliate the subject and damage his/her reputation.

revenue /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ revenues n
indkomst indtægt
The income returned by an investment.
skatteindtægt
All income generated for some political entity's treasury by taxation and other means.
indtægt
(accounting) The total sales; turnover.

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ reveries n
dagdrøm
A state of dreaming while awake; a loose or irregular train of thought; musing or meditation; daydream. [from 1657]

revers revers n
revers
A lapel of a garment, turned back to show the reverse side.

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ reviews n
anmeldelse kritik
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.

reviewer reviewers n
recensent
A person who writes reviews for a newspaper or other publication; a critic.

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
revidere
To review, alter and amend, especially of written material.
repetere
(obsolete) To look at again, to reflect on.

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ revisionisms n
revisionisme
(historiography) The advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events.

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ v
tilbagekalde
(transitive) To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ revolts n
oprør opstand
An act of revolting.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
oprøre
To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

revolution /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ revolutions n
revolution
A political upheaval in a government or state characterized by great change.
The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action.
Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis, one complete turn of an object during rotation.
A sudden, vast change in a situation, a discipline, or the way of thinking and behaving.

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ more revolutionary most revolutionary adj
revolutionær
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution
revolutionær banebrydende epokegørende
pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ revolutionaries n
revolutionær
A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

revolutionize /ˌɹev.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnɑɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnaɪz/ v
revolutionere
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolving door revolving doors n
svingdør
A door that rotates around a central pivot.

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ /ɹɪˈvjuː/ revues n
revy
A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ rewards n
belønning
Something of value given in return for an act.
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
belønne præmiere
(transitive) To give a reward to or for.

rewarding adj
belønnende tilfredsstillende
Giving or resulting in reward or satisfaction.

rhagade rhagades n
rhagade
One of the linear scars or fissures found around the mouth, nose or other mucocutaneous zones, often as a result of bacterial infection or skin lesions.

rhapsody /ˈɹæpsədi/ rhapsodies n
rapsodi
(Ancient Greece, poetry, historical) An epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
(music) An instrumental composition of irregular form, often incorporating improvisation.

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ rheniums n
rhenium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.

rhesus macaque rhesus macaques n
rhesusabe
A monkey, Macaca mulatta, common throughout southern Asia, that is extensively used for medical research.

rhesus monkey rhesus monkeys n
rhesusabe
The rhesus macaque, Macaca mulatta

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ rhetorics n
retorik kancellistil
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

rhetorical /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
retorisk
Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritides n
leddegigt
(pathology) A chronic and progressive disease in which the immune system attacks the joints. It is characterised by pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints, stiffness, weakness, loss of mobility and deformity. Tissues throughout the body can be affected, including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles.

rheumatology n
reumatologi
(medicine) The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints.

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑ.sə.ɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ /ɹɑɪˈnɔs.ə.ɹəs/ rhinoceri rhinoceroi rhinoceros rhinoceroses rhinocerosses rhinocerotes n
næsehorn
Any of several large herbivorous ungulates native to Africa and Asia of the five extant species in the three extant genera in the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.

rhizosphere rhizospheres n
rhizosfære
(soil science) The soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms.

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ rhodiums n
rhodium
A rare, hard, silvery-white, inert metallic chemical element (symbol Rh) with an atomic number of 45.

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ rhododendra rhododendrons n
rododendron
Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, especially

rhombic adj
rombisk
Having the characteristics of a rhombus.

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ rhombi rhombuses n
rombe rhombe
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ [ɹɪu̯-] [ˈɹuːbaɹb] rhubarb rhubarbs n
rabarber
Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ rhymes n
rim
A thought expressed in verse; a verse; a poem; a tale told in verse.
(countable, in particular) A word that rhymes with another, in that it is pronounced identically with the other word from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
(uncountable) Rhyming: sameness of letters or sounds of part of some words.

rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] rhythms n
rytme
The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.
mønster rytme
A flow, repetition or regularity.

rhythm section rhythm sections n
rytmesektion
The section of a band maintaining the rhythm, consisting of e.g. drums, bass, keyboard, etc.

rib /ɹɪb/ ribs n
ribben
(anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
(by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
(aeronautics) Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength.
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault

ribauldequin /ɹɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ ribauldequins n
ribauldequin
(firearms) Synonym of organ gun.

ribbit /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
kvæk
(onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ ribbons n
bånd
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.

ribbon cable ribbon cables n
fladkabel
A cable with many conducting wires running parallel to each other on the same flat plane; often used for internal peripherals in a computer.

rice /ɹaɪs/ rices n
ris
(countable) A specific variety of this plant.
(uncountable) The seeds of this plant used as food.

rice cooker rice cookers n
riskoger
A kitchen appliance which is designed to cook rice, through either boiling or steaming it. It may also be used as a steam cooker for other foods.

rice flour rice flours n
rismel
Flour made from rice.

rice pudding rice puddings n
risengrød
(chiefly, British) A milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg.

rice wine rice wines n
risvin
An alcoholic beverage made from fermenting various forms of rice, usually with an ABV similar to grape wine.

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ more rich most rich richer richest adj
rig
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.

rich man rich men n
rigmand
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rich,‎ man. (This entry is a translation hub.)

rickets /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
rakitis engelsk syge
(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ rickshaws n
rickshaw
A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person.

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ riddles n
gåde
A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

ride /ɹaɪd/ rides n
ridt
An instance of riding.
kørelejlighed lift
A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
ride køre
(intransitive, transitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc. [from 8th c., transitive usage from 9th c.]
køre
(intransitive, transitive) To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger. [from 9th c., transitive usage from 19th c.]

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] riders n
rytter
(generally) Someone who rides a horse or (later) a bicycle, motorcycle etc. [from 14th c.]

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ ridicules n
latterliggørelse
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
latterliggøre gøre nar af
(transitive) to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ more ridiculous most ridiculous adj
latterlig
Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd.

ridiculousness ridiculousnesses n
grinagtighed latterlighed
(uncountable) The characteristic of being ridiculous.

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ riffraffs n
pak pøbel
(informal, somewhat, derogatory, ironic, or, sarcastic) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ rifles n
riffel
(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

rift /ɹɪft/ rifts n
rift
A chasm or fissure.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] further right furthest right more right most right righter rightest rightmost adj
rigtig korrekt
Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
højre ret retvinklet
(geometry) Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
højre
(geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
konservativ højre-
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.
ret lige
(archaic) Straight, not bent.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
ikke ikke også ikke sandt
Used to check listener engagement and (especially) agreement at the end of an utterance or each segment thereof.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] rights n
ret rettighed
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
højre side
The right side or direction.
højre
(politics) The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] v
korrigere rette
(transitive) To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of.

right angle right angles n
ret vinkel
(geometry) Half of the angle formed by a single straight line, equivalent to 90 degrees.

right away adv
straks
(idiomatic) Very soon; quickly; immediately.

right now adv
lige nu
At the present moment.

right of way right of ways rights of way n
forkørselsret
(uncountable) The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses.

right-click v
højreklikke
(intransitive, computing) To press the right-hand button on a computer mouse.

right-handed n
højrehåndet
Right-handed people, taken as a whole.

right-justified adj
højrestillet

rightist /ˈɹaɪtɪst/ rightists n
højreorienteret
One who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ rightsholders n
rettighedshaver
(legal) A person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ more rigorous most rigorous adj
intens
Severe; intense.

rijksmonument rijksmonuments n
rigsmonument
a national heritage site of the Netherlands

rim /ɹɪm/ rims n
fælg indfatning rand
An edge around something, especially when circular.

rind /ɹaɪnd/ rinds n
skorpe skal svær
A hard, tough outer layer, particularly on food such as fruit, cheese, etc

ring /ɹɪŋ/ rings n
ring
(jewelry) A round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger or through the ear, nose, etc.
A circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc.
(UK) A bird band, a round piece of metal put around a bird's leg used for identification and studies of migration.
(astronomy) A formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet or young star.
A circular group of people or objects.
An exclusive group of people, usually involving some unethical or illegal practices.
(geometry) A planar geometrical figure included between two concentric circles.

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
ringe
(intransitive) Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
(transitive) To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
(intransitive, figuratively) To produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound.
(intransitive, figuratively) Of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound.

ring binder ring binders n
ringbind
A folder in which punched pieces of paper may be held by means of clamps running through the holes in the paper.

ring finger ring fingers n
ringfinger
The finger between the middle finger and the little finger; the "third finger" (UK) or the "fourth finger" (US), especially of the left hand. (The ring finger is the left hand; a ring finger is either hand.)

ring-billed gull ring-billed gulls n
ringnæbbet måge
Larus delawarensis, a medium-sized gull of temperate North America.

ring-necked duck ring-necked ducks n
halsbåndstroldand
Aythya collaris, a diving duck from North America commonly found in freshwater ponds and lakes

ringmaster ringmasters n
sprechstallmeister
The person who manages the performers in a circus ring.

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
skylle spule
(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ riots n
optøjer oprør
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

ripe /ɹaɪp/ riper ripest adj
moden

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
hæve
(of a celestial body) To appear to move upwards from behind the horizon of a planet as a result of the planet's rotation.
To swell or puff up in the process of fermentation; to become light.

risk /ɹɪsk/ risks n
risiko
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
(uncountable, economics, business, and, engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
risikere
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ more risqué most risqué adj
fræk
Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.

rite /ɹaɪt/ rites n
ritus rite
A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.

rite of passage rites of passage n
overgangsrite
(anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known examples.

rittmaster rittmasters n
ritmester
A rank in cavalry or other mounted units, equivalent to captain.

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ more ritual most ritual adj
rituel
Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ rituals n
ritual
A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ rivals n
rival
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ rivalries n
rivalisering rivalitet
Any competition between two or more things or factors.

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ rivers n
flod å
A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
flod
Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.

rix-dollar /ˈɹɪksˌdɒlə/ rix-dollars n
rigsdaler
(historical) A unit of currency introduced into certain former European colonies such as Cape Province and Ceylon.

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ roads n
vej
A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane. [from 16th c.]
(US, railroads) A railway or (UK, railroads) a single railway track. [from 19th c.]

road map road maps n
vejkort
A map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation. A road map may contain other relevant data, such as terrain or railway lines.

road sign road signs n
færdselstavle vejskilt anvisningstavle trafikskilt
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

road to Damascus roads to Damascus n
vej til Damaskus
(idiomatic, often, attributive) An important point in someone's life where a great change, or reversal, of ideas or beliefs occurs.

road trip road trips n
roadtrip
A recreational or impromptu excursion in a car, usually at long distances from one's home.

road user road users n
trafikant
Any person that makes use of a road, such as a driver, cyclist, motorcyclist, moped rider, pedestrian or horserider.

roadie /ɹəʊdi/ roadies n
roadie
One of the crew for a musical group or other travelling stage production, especially a stagehand or technician.

roadside bomb roadside bombs n
vejsidebombe
An explosive device placed at the side of a road and detonated when the target passes.

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ roadsteads n
red
(nautical) A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour. [from early 18th c.]

roadway roadways n
kørebane
The main or central portion of a road, used by the vehicles.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ roars n
brøl
A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
The cry of the lion.
The deep cry of the bull.
A loud resounding noise.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
brøle
Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.

roast beef roast beefs n
oksesteg roastbeef
Beef cooked by roasting.

roasting jack roasting jacks n
stegevender

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
røve
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
berøve bestjæle
(transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
stjæle tyvstjæle
(transitive, slang) To burgle.
røve begå røveri
(intransitive) To commit robbery.

rob Peter to pay Paul v
give med den ene hånd og tage med den anden tage fra den ene og give til den anden
(idiomatic) To use resources that legitimately belong to or are needed by one party in order to satisfy a legitimate need of another party, especially within the same organization or group; to solve a problem in a way that makes another problem worse, producing no net gain.

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ robbers n
røver
(crime) A person who robs.
An animal who robs.

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbɹi/ robberies n
røveri
The act or practice of robbing.
røveriforsøg
(crime) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ robes n
kåbe
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ robins n
rødhals rødkælk
A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
vandredrossel
An American robin, Turdus migratorius.

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ robinsonades n
robinsonade
A genre of adventure fiction where a hero is stranded alone on a desert island and has to survive with their own wits.

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʉ.bɔt/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ robots n
robot
(chiefly, science fiction) An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal. [from 20th c.]
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed. [from 20th c.]
(figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions or individuality. [from 20th c.]

robotics /ɹoʊˈbɑ.tɪks/ /ɹəʉˈbɔt.ɪks/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/ [ɹoʊˈbɑ.ɾɪks] [ɹəʉˈbɔɾ.ɪks] n
robotteknologi
The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application

robovac robovacs n
robotstøvsuger
robotic vacuum cleaner

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ rocks n
bjergart
(geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
kampesten stenblok
(chiefly, UK, Irish) A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.
klippe
A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
(figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
sten bjergart
(uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
ædelsten
(slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
gyngning vuggende
An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
rock rock'n'roll
(music genre) A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards (often), and vocals.
isklump
A lump or cube of ice.
bolsje
(British, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
crack
(US, slang) A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ v
gynge vugge
(transitive, and, intransitive) To move gently back and forth.
spille rock
(intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
ryste
(transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently.
ferm
(intransitive, slang) To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
gynge krænge
(intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
chokere
(transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).

rock crystal rock crystals n
bjergkrystal
clear, colourless form of the silica-based mineral quartz, often called "pure quartz" or "clear quartz".

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ rock doves n
klippedue
The dove/pigeon species Columba livia.

rock music n
rock
(music) A broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and usually themes of bold wildness, rebellion, and sexuality.

rock paper scissors n
sten, saks, papir
(hand game) A popular children's game using three hand signs representing rock, paper and scissors, frequently used as a tiebreaker.

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ rockets n
raket
A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft. [from 20th c.]
An engine operating similarly to the pyrotechnic, generating thrust by the expulsion of hot gases; a rocket engine. [from 20th c.]

rocket launcher rocket launchers n
raketkaster
A hand-held tube-like device for launching a rocket-propelled explosive device (a missile).

rocket science n
raketvidenskab
(idiomatic, hyperbole, chiefly in the negative) Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.

rocking chair rocking chairs n
gyngestol
A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.

rocking horse rocking horses n
gyngehest
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rococo /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ more rococo most rococo adj
rokoko-
Of or relating to the rococo style.

rococo /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ rococos n
rokoko
(uncountable) A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th-century France, having elaborate ornamentation.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ rods n
stang
A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
A straight bar that unites moving parts of a machine, for holding parts together as a connecting rod or for transferring power as a driveshaft.
ris spanskrør stav
A stick, pole, or bundle of switches or twigs (such as a birch), used for personal defense or to administer corporal punishment by whipping.
stang stavbakterie
An implement held vertically and viewed through an optical surveying instrument such as a transit, used to measure distance in land surveying and construction layout; an engineer's rod, surveyor's rod, surveying rod, leveling rod, ranging rod. The modern (US) engineer's or surveyor's rod commonly is eight or ten feet long and often designed to extend higher. In former times a surveyor's rod often was a single wooden pole or composed of multiple sectioned and socketed pieces, and besides serving as a sighting target was used to measure distance on the ground horizontally, hence for convenience was of one rod or pole in length, that is, 5+1⁄2 yards.

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ rodents n
gnaver
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ roes n
rogn
The eggs of fish.

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ roe deer n
rådyr
A small, nimble Eurasian deer with no visible tail, a white rump patch, and a reddish summer coat that turns grey in winter, the male having short three-pointed antlers (Capreolus capreolus and Capreolus pygargus).

roger /ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/ interjection
det er modtaget modtaget
(radio telecommunications) Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊɡ/ rogues n
skurk sjover slambert slubbert slyngel
A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.
landevejsridder landstryger stodder vagabond
A vagrant.

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] roles n
rolle
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
The function or position of something.

role conflict role conflicts n
rollekonflikt
(sociology) a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses.

role model role models n
forbillede rollemodel
A person who serves as an example, or whose behavior is emulated by others.

roleplaying game roleplaying games n
rollespil
(games) A type of game where one or more players assume the roles of characters (usually one each) to interact with a fictional world either defined by themselves or through the moderation of a neutral judge (usually referred to as the game master).

roll call roll calls n
appel mønstring navneopråb
The reading aloud of a list of names, and subsequent responses, in order to determine who is present or absent.
(by extension) The subset of those members of a specific group who are present or available out of the full set of all the members of said group.

roll up one's sleeves v
smøge ærmerne op
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see roll,‎ up,‎ one's,‎ sleeves.
(idiomatic) To prepare to work.

roller shutter roller shutters n
jalousi
A shutter (for a window or door) consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together and attached to a roller at the top.

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ rollercoasters n
rutschebane rutsjebane
An amusement ride consisting of a train on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

rolling paper rolling papers n
cigaretpapir
(chiefly, US) A small sheet of paper used for rolling (tobacco) cigarettes, joints (marijuana cigarettes), and the like.

rolling pin rolling pins n
kagerulle
A food preparation utensil consisting of a cylinder with a handle at each end, used to flatten dough.

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ roly-polies roly-polys n
tumling
A toy that rights itself when pushed over.

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] more romantic most romantic adj
romantisk
Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). [from 17th c.]
Having the qualities of romance (in the sense of something appealing deeply to the imagination); invoking on a powerfully sentimental idea of life; evocative, atmospheric. [from 17th c.]
Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate. [from 18th c.]

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] romantics n
romantiker romantisk
A person with romantic character (a character like those of the knights in a mythic romance).
A person who is behaving romantically (in a manner befitting someone who feels an idealized form of love).

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ romanticisms n
romantik
A romantic quality, spirit or action.

romanticist romanticists n
romantiker
An advocate or follower of romanticism.

rondel rondels n
rondeldolk
(historical) A long thin medieval dagger with a circular guard and a circular pommel (hence the name).

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ rood screens n
korgitter
(architecture, Christianity) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ roofs rooves n
tag
(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
The upper part of a cavity.

roofing roofings n
beklædning tagbelægning tagdækning
Material used on the outside of a roof, such as shingles.
The process of constructing a roof or roofs.

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʉk/ /ɹʊk/ rooks n
råge
A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
tårn
(chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʉm/ /ɹʊm/ /ɾʉm/ rooms n
rum plads
(archaic) A particular portion of space. [from 11th c.]
(obsolete) Place; stead.
plads
(uncountable, figuratively) Sufficient space for or to do something. [from 15th c.]
rum værelse lokale
(countable) A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling. [from 15th c.]
soveværelse værelse
(countable, with possessive pronoun) (One's) bedroom.

room temperature room temperatures n
stuetemperatur
A normal temperature of a room in which people live; typically 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F); neither heated nor cooled.

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ roosters n
hane kok
(North America, Kent, Australia, NZ) A male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) or other gallinaceous bird.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉt/ /ɹʊt/ roots n
rod
The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place.
The part of a hair under the skin that holds the hair in place.
(figurative) The primary source; origin.
(arithmetic) Of a number or expression, a number which, when raised to a specified power, yields the specified number or expression.
(analysis) A zero (of an equation).
(graph theory, computing) The single node of a tree that has no parent.
(linguistic morphology) The primary lexical unit of a word, which carries the most significant aspects of semantic content and cannot be reduced into smaller constituents. Inflectional stems often derive from roots.
(philology) A word from which another word or words are derived.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉt/ /ɹʊt/ v
rode
(ambitransitive) To turn up or dig with the snout.

root vegetable root vegetables n
rodfrugt
A vegetable whose the edible part is the root, such as the carrot, potato, or onion.

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ ropes n
tov reb
(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

rorqual /ˈɹɔɹkwəl/ /ˈɹɔːkwəl/ rorquals n
finhval
Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ rosaries n
rosenkrans
Prayer beads, a string of beads used to keep track of repetitions in prayer, particularly in the Roman Catholic Marian prayer "Hail Mary" (Ave Maria)
(by extension) A series or collection of thoughts, literary pieces, etc. intended for similar contemplation.

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] roses n
rose
A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
A flower of the rose plant.
Something resembling a rose flower.
(countable, uncountable) A purplish-red or pink colour, the colour of some rose flowers.

rose garden rose gardens n
rosenhave
(literally) A garden devoted primarily to roses.

rose petal /ɹoʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹoʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ rose petals n
rosenblad
The petal of a rose flower.

rose quartz rose quartzes n
rosakvarts
A pinkish to reddish-colored type of quartz.

rose-colored glasses n
rose bril
(idiomatic) An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.

roseate tern roseate terns n
Rosenterne
(UK) A species of tern, Sterna dougallii.

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ rosehips n
hyben
The fleshy false fruit of a wild rose plant (e.g. sweetbrier, dog rose, burnet rose, etc.), containing the achenes or true fruits.

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ rosemaries n
rosmarin
A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.

rosewater /ˈɹəʊzˌwɔːtə(ɹ)/ rosewaters n
rosenvand
A liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water, used as a coloring agent and flavoring ingredient in certain foods.

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ rosins n
kolofonium
(organic chemistry) A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components.

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ rosés n
rosé rose
A serving of such wine

rosé wine rosé wines n
rosévin rosé rosevin
A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
rådne
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

rotation curve rotation curves n
rotationskurve
(astrophysics) for a galaxy, a plot of the orbital velocity of objects with respect to the center of the galaxy, as a function of the distance between the two

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] more rotten most rotten rottener rottenest adj
rådden
In a state of decay.
Bad or terrible.

rough-legged buzzard rough-legged buzzards n
fjeldvåge
Buteo lagopus, a medium-large bird of prey.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ more round most round rounder roundest adj
rund
Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.
(physical) Of shape:
Plump.
Complete, whole, not lacking.
(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

round robin /ˌɹaʊn(d) ˈɹɑbən/ /ˌɹaʊnd ˈɹɒbɪn/ round robins n
round robin
(originally, US, sports, often, attributive) The part of a tournament in which every player or team competes against each of the others in turn.
A letter or piece of writing which is circulated among members of a group, to which each person makes a contribution before sending it to another person; also, a packet of letters circulated regularly in a fixed order among a group (often family members), whereby each person replaces their previous contribution with a new letter, and then sends the packet to the next recipient.

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ roundabouts n
rundkørsel
(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
karrusel
A fairground carousel.
omkørsel
A detour.

roundhouse kick roundhouse kicks n
cirkelspark

roundoff roundoffs n
araberspring rondat
(gymnastics) A move similar to a cartwheel but ending with the legs together and the gymnast facing in the opposite direction.

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ /ɹʌʊt/ routes n
rute vej
A course or way which is traveled or passed.
togvej
(railway) A path that has been secured by a railway signalling system for the passage of a train and locked to prevent any conflicting train movements from taking place.

router /ˈɹaʊ.tɚ/ /ˈɹu.tɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ routers n
router
(telecommunications) Any device that directs packets of information using the equivalent of Open Systems Interconnection layer 3 (network layer) information. Most commonly used in reference to Internet Protocol routers.
(Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ routines n
rutine
A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.

row /ɹaʊ/ rows n
ballade optøjer skænderi slagsmål spektakel strid
A noisy argument.
ballade spektakel
A continual loud noise.

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ rows n
række rad
A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden, etc.

row /ɹaʊ/ v
skælde ud skændes
(intransitive) To argue noisily.

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
ro
(transitive, or, intransitive, nautical) To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ rowans n
røn almindelig røn rønnebærtræ
Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.
røn
Any of various small deciduous trees or shrubs of genus Sorbus, belonging to the rose family, with pinnate leaves, corymbs of white flowers, and usually with orange-red berries.

rowanberry rowanberries n
rønnebær
The small spherical fruits of the rowan or European rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), a species of rowan (Sorbus subg. Sorbus), native to most of Europe except for the far south, and northern Asia; the fruits are bitter and inedible if uncooked, but may be used in the making of jellies and jams.

rowboat /ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ rowboats n
robåd
(US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ rowdies n
ballademager
(countable) A boisterous person; a brawler.

rowhouse rowhouses n
rækkehus
(especially, US) One of a row of houses situated side by side and sharing a common wall.

rowing /ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊɪŋ/ n
roning ro
The action of the verb to row.

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ royaler royalest royaller royallest adj
kongelig royal
Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

royal blue more royal blue most royal blue adj
kongeblå
Of a deep, bright blue colour.

royal blue royal blues n
kongeblå
A deep, bright blue colour.

royal family royal families n
kongehus kongelig familie
The family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state.

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ royalisms n
royalisme
Impassioned allegiance to or advocacy of the establishment, maintenance, and/or interests of a particular king, royal house, or kingly dynasty; sometimes extended to the same of a non-royal (i.e., grand ducal, imperial, or other) family or sovereign; often contrasted with monarchism.

royalist royalists n
royalist
A monarchist (supporter of monarchy) or supporter of a particular royal régime.

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ royalties n
royalty
The payment received by an owner of real property for exploitation of mineral rights in the property.
(by extension) Payment made to a writer, composer, inventor etc for the sale or use of intellectual property, invention etc.

rub /ɹʊb/ /ɹʌb/ v
skave
gnide gnugge
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
gnave skrabe
(intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
smørre
(transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
polere pudse skrabe smørre
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

rubber /ˈɹɐbə/ /ˈɹʊbə/ /ˈɹʊbəɹ/ /ˈɹʌbə/ /ˈɹʌbəɹ/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ rubbers n
gummi
(uncountable, countable) Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.

rubbery /ˈɹʌbəɹi/ rubberier rubberiest adj
gummiagtig
Of, relating to, or resembling rubber, especially in consistency.

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ rubbishes n
vrøvl
(by extension, chiefly, Commonwealth) Nonsense.

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
røde hunde
(pathology) A mild disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract, and characterised by a rash of pink dots, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ rubidiums n
rubidium
The chemical element (symbol Rb) with an atomic number of 37. It is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal.

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ rubles n
rubel
The monetary unit of Russia, Belarus and Transnistria equal to 100 kopeks (Russian: копе́йка, Belarusian: капе́йка). The Russian ruble's symbol is ₽.

ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ rubies n
rubin
(uncountable, printing, UK, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.

rucksack /ˈɹʊkˌsæk/ /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ rucksacks n
rygsæk
a bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ rudders n
ror
(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
ror haleror sideror
(aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ ruddier ruddiest adj
rødlig
Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.

ruddy duck ruddy ducks n
amerikansk skarveand
Oxyura jamaicensis, a small stifftail duck, the male of which has a rust-coloured body.

ruddy shelduck ruddy shelducks n
rustand
A migratory duck, Tadorna ferruginea

ruddy turnstone ruddy turnstones n
stenvender
A stout short-billed wading bird in the wader family of Scolopacidae; Arenaria interpres.

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ ruder rudest adj
uforskammet uhøflig
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
fræk grov sjofel vulgær
Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ more rudimentary most rudimentary adj
rudimentær
elementær basal fundamental simpel
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

rue /ɹuː/ /ɹɪu̯/ rues n
rude
Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ ruffs n
pibekrave præstekrave
A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).
brushane
Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax), a gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; specifically, a male of the species which develops a distinctive ruff of feathers and ear tufts during mating season (the female is called a reeve).

ruffled adj
kruset
Having ruffles.

rug /ɹʌɡ/ rugs n
tæppe måtte
A partial covering for a floor. [1624]

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] ruins n
ruin
(countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
ruinere
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
ødelægge
To destroy or make something no longer usable.
To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ /ɹʉl/ rules n
regel
A regulation, law, guideline.

rule of thumb rules of thumb n
tommelfingerregel
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/<t:measuring device> /ˈɹuːl.ə/<t:one who rules> /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ rulers n
lineal
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
hersker herskerinde
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

ruling pen ruling pens n
ridsefjer
a pen used in graphic design and calligraphy for drawing precise lines of various thicknesses

rum /ɹʌm/ rums n
rom
(uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses.

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ rumbles n
rumle
A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ rumens rumina n
vom
The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ more ruminant most ruminant adj
drøvtyggende
Chewing cud.

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ ruminants n
drøvtygger
An artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud, such as a cow or deer.

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
drøvtygge tygge drøv
(intransitive) To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.

rummy /ˈɹʌmi/ /ˈɹʌmɪ/ rummies n
rommy
A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ rumors n
forlydende rygte
(countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ runs n
løb
Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
rute
The route taken while running or skiing.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
løbe rulle trille
To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.
stille op løbe
To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.

run a red light v
køre over for rødt
To drive past an illuminated red traffic light instead of stopping as indicated.

run aground v
strande
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to be immobilized by water too shallow to allow it to float.

run amok v
gå amok
(idiomatic) To go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.

run in the family v
ligge til familjen
(idiomatic, somewhat derogatory) To be a characteristic feature that is observed in several generations of a family.

run over v
køre over
(transitive, idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.

rune /ɹuːn/ runes n
rune
A letter, or character, used in the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons.
A letter or mark used as a mystical or magic symbol.

runestone runestones n
runesten
(archaeology) An ancient monument consisting of a typically raised stone with a runic inscription.

rung /ɹʌŋ/ rungs n
tremme
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ runners n
løber
(cricket) A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.
A long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area such as a hall or stairs.

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ runner-ups runners-up n
toer
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

runway /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ runways n
landingsbane startbane
(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

rural /ˈɹuːɹəl/ /ˈɹɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈɹɝ.əl/ /ˈɹʉːɹəl/ /ˈɹʊ.ɹəl/ /ˈɹʊə.ɹəl/ more rural most rural adj
tyndtbefolket rural landlig rustik
Relating to the countryside or to agriculture.

rush /ɹʌʃ/ rushes n
siv
The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

rush hour rush hours n
myldretid
(idiomatic) The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.

rusk /ɹʌsk/ rusks n
krydder skorpe tvebak
a twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp (also called a zwieback)

rust /ɹʌst/ rusts n
rust
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ rustier rustiest adj
rusten
Marked or corroded by rust. [from 9th c.]
Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity. [from 16th c.]
Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.
rustfarvet rustrød
Of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown. [from 14th c.]

rut /ɹʊt/ /ɹʌt/ ruts n
brunst
(zoology) Sexual desire or oestrus of cattle, and various other mammals. [from early 15th c.]
trummerum vane
(figurative) A fixed routine, procedure, line of conduct, thought or feeling. [from 19th c.]

rut /ɹʊt/ /ɹʌt/ v
være i brunst
(intransitive) To be in the annual rut or mating season.

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ rutabagas n
kålroe kålrabi
(now, North America) The edible root of this plant

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ rutheniums n
ruthenium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ more ruthless most ruthless adj
skånselløs skånselsløs
Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

rye /ɹaɪ/ ryes n
rug
The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained. [from 14th c.]

rye bread rye breads n
rugbrød
A bread made partly or entirely with rye flour.

röntgen /ˈɹɜːnt.ɡən/ röntgens n
røntgen
(physics) a unit of exposure to ionizing radiation

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ röstis n
rösti
A traditional breakfast dish in Germanophone Switzerland (originally from Bern canton) made from potatoes, fried in a pan with butter or fat and widely varying other ingredients such as bacon, onions, cheese, apples or fresh herbs.

s.t. conjunction
sådan at
(mathematics) Abbreviation of such that.

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ sabler sablest adj
sort
(tincture) : In blazon, of the colour black.

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ sables n
zobel
(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).
sort
(tincture) A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ sabotages n
sabotage
A deliberate action aimed at weakening someone (or something, a nation, etc) or preventing them from being successful, through subversion, obstruction, disruption, and/or destruction.

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(ɹ)/ saboteurs n
sabotør
A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of their enemy.

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ sabres n
sabel
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.
(British spelling, Canadian spelling, fencing) A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.

sabre-toothed tiger sabre-toothed tigers n
sabelkat
Any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae.

sack /sæk/ sacks n
sæk pose sækfuld posefuld
A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
bytte udbytte
(uncountable) Loot or booty obtained by pillage.
afskedigelse fyring
(informal) Dismissal from employment, or discharge from a position.

sack /sæk/ v
plyndre ribbe
To plunder or pillage, especially after capture; to obtain spoils of war from.
afskedige fyre opsige
(informal, transitive) To discharge from a job or position; to fire.

sackcloth sackcloths n
sækkelærred
A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks.
sæk
(usually with “and ashes”, also, figurative) Garments worn as an act of penance.

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ sacraments n
sakramente
(Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace.

sacred cow sacred cows n
hellig ko
(idiomatic) Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely.

sacrifice /-faɪz/ /ˈsækɹəˌfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ sacrifices n
offer
A human being or an animal, or a physical object or immaterial thing (see sense 1.3), offered to a deity.

sacrifice /-faɪz/ /ˈsækɹəˌfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
ofre
(religion) To offer (a human being or an animal, or an object) to a deity.
To destroy or kill (a human being or an animal); specifically (science) , to kill (an animal) for a scientific experiment or test.
To destroy or surrender (something) for the sake of something else regarded as more urgent or valuable.
(religion) To offer a human being or an animal, or an object, to a deity.

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ sacrileges n
helligbrøde
Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.

sacristy sacristies n
sakristi
A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

sad /sæd/ more sad most sad sadder saddest adj
trist
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
trist sørgelig
Causing sorrow; lamentable.

saddler /ˈsadlə/ /ˈsædlɚ/ saddlers n
saddelmager sadelmager
Someone who makes, repairs and sells saddles, harnesses etc.

saddlery /ˈsædləɹi/ saddleries n
saddelmageri saddelmagerværksted
A place of business of a saddler.
saddelmageri
(uncountable) The inventory and equipment of a saddler; saddles and other horse-riding equipment, or the materials for making them.

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ sadisms n
sadisme
Achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain or humiliation on others, or watching pain or humiliation inflicted on others.
(loosely) Deliberate or wanton cruelty, either mental or physical, to other people, or to animals, regardless of whether for (sexual) gratification.

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ sadists n
sadist
One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ more sadistic most sadistic adj
sadistisk
Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others.

sadistic personality disorder sadistic personality disorders n
sadistisk personlighedsforstyrrelse
(historical, psychiatry) A disorder characterized by cruel, aggressive, demeaning, and manipulative behavior towards others.

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ sadnesses n
tristhed sørgmodighed bedrøvelse
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.

saeter /ˈseɪtə/ /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsɛ-/ [-ɾɚ] saeters n
sæter
A Scandinavian mountainside meadow used during the summer for grazing milking cows or goats.
sæterhytte
A barn, cabin, dairy, or farm located in such a meadow.

safe /seɪf/ more safe most safe safer safest adj
sikker udenfor fare
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.

safe /seɪf/ safes n
pengeskab værdiboks
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

safe sex n
sikker sex
Sexual activity engaged in by people who have taken precautions to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ safeguards n
beskyttelse værn
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ v
beskytte sikre
To protect, to keep safe.

safety /ˈseɪfti/ safeties n
sikkerhed
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
sikring
(mechanics) A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.

safety pin safety pins n
sikkerhedsnål
(sewing) A pin in the form of a clasp, which has a guard to cover the sharp point; used to join two pieces of fabric, etc., together temporarily.

safety valve /ˈseɪfti ˌvælv/ /ˈseɪftɪ ˌvælv/ safety valves n
sikkerhedsventil
A valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc. (such as a boiler or pressure cooker), would burst, thus reducing the pressure; a relief valve.

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ saffrons n
safran
A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ sagas n
saga
An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sager sagest adj
vis klog
Wise.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sages n
vismand
A wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.

saibling /ˈsaɪblɪŋ/ /ˈzaɪblɪŋ/ saiblings n
fjeldørred rødding røding
A char of Europe (Salvelinus alpinus), also called Arctic char.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] sails n
sejl
(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
sejltur
A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] v
sejle
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
sejle flyve
To move briskly and gracefully through the air.
sejle bruse komme
(intransitive) To move briskly but sedately.

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ sailboats n
sejlbåd kutter
A boat propelled by a sail.

sailing ship sailing ships n
sejlskib
A ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind.

sailmaker sailmakers n
sejlmager
One whose occupation is to make or repair sails.

sailor /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ sailors n
sejler
A person who sails sailing boats (as opposed to boats powered by other means) as a sport or recreation.
sømand matros
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] saints n
helgen
(religion, generally) A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue.
(Mormonism, specifically) Alternative letter-case form of Saint (“a Mormon, a Latter-day Saint”)
(figuratively, by extension) A person with similarly overwhelming positive qualities; one who does good.

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] v
kanonisere
(transitive) Synonym of canonize: to honor, formally name, or revere as a saint.

sake /ˈseɪk/ sakes n
skyld
cause, interest or account
purpose or end; reason
the benefit or regard of someone or something

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ sakés n
sake
Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice.

salad /ˈsæləd/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ salads n
salat
A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

salami /səˈlɑmi/ [səˈlɑːmɪ] salamis n
salami
A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.

salami tactics n
salamitaktik
The piecemeal removal or scaling back of something (especially political opposition); a gradual attack on an opposing position, group, etc.

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ salaries n
løn månedsløn årsløn årslønning
A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

sale /seɪl/ sales n
salg
An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.

sales slip sales slips n
bon kassebon
A receipt for a purchase.

salesman salesmen n
sælger
A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop / store or elsewhere.

salesperson salespeople salespersons n
sælger
A person whose job is to sell things, either in a shop / store or elsewhere.

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ more salient most salient adj
bemærkelsesværdig
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
prominent
Prominent; conspicuous.

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ salivae salivas salivæ n
spyt
(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

salivary gland salivary glands n
spytkirtel
(anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.

sallow /ˈsæl.oʊ/ /ˈsæl.əʉ/ sallower sallowest adj
gusten
(of skin) Yellowish.

salmon /ˈsalmon/ /ˈsalmən/ /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ salmon salmons n
laks
A meal or dish made from this fish.
(plural salmons) A pale pinkish-orange colour, the colour of cooked salmon.

salmonberry salmonberries n
laksebær
The fruit from this bush, similar in appearance and texture to the blackberry and raspberry.

salonfähig adj
salonfähig
Acceptable for polite society.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] more salt most salt adj
saltholdig
Of water: containing salt, saline.
salt
Treated with salt as a preservative; cured with salt, salted.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] salts n
salt
A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a condiment and preservative.
(chemistry) One of the compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, where a positive ion replaces a hydrogen of the acid.
søulk
(slang, countable) A sailor (also old salt).

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
salte krydre
(mining) To blast metal into (as a portion of a mine) in order to cause to appear to be a productive seam.

salt cod salt cods n
klipfisk
cod that has been dried and salted

salt dough salt doughs n
trylledej
A modelling material made from a mixture of flour, salt, and water.

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ salt lakes n
saltsø
A landlocked body of water with a high concentration of salts and other dissolved minerals.

salt shaker salt shakers n
saltbøsse

salt water salt waters n
saltvand
Any water containing dissolved salt; brine.

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ saltbushes n
mælde
Any of the genus Atriplex of plants, especially Atriplex hortensis or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach, including many desert and seashore plants and halophytes.

salty licorice salty licorices n
salmiaklakrids saltlakrids

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ salutes n
hilsen honnør salut

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ v
give honnør

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ v
redde
(transitive, of discarded goods) to put to use.

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ salvations n
frelse
The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved.

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ salvoes salvos n
salve
(military) A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samarium
A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air.

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] adj
samme
Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
Similar, alike.

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] pronoun
samme
Something similar, something of the identical type.

same to you phraseologicalUnit
i lige måde
I wish to you what you have just wished to me.

samovar samovars n
samovar
A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

sample /ˈsam.pəl/ /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] samples n
stikprøve prøve
A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
stikprøve
(statistics) A subset of a population selected for measurement, observation or questioning, to provide statistical information about the population.
smagsprøve
(cooking) A small quantity of food for tasting, typically given away for free.
prøve vareprøve
(business) A small piece of some goods, for determining quality, colour, etc., typically given away for free.
(music) Gratuitous borrowing of easily recognised phases (or moments) from other music (or movies) in a recording.

sample /ˈsam.pəl/ /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] v
tage en prøve
(transitive) To take or to test a sample or samples of.

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ samurai samurais n
samurai
In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ sanatoria sanatoriums n
sanatorium
An institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence.

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ more sanctimonious most sanctimonious adj
skinhellig farisæisk hyklerisk
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

sanctimony /ˈsæŋk.təˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.təˌməʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌməʊ.ni/ sanctimonies n
skinhellighed
A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ sanctions n
sanktion
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ sanctuaries n
fristed helle tilflugtssted
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.

sand /sænd/ /sɛənd/ adj
sandfarvet sand
Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sand /sænd/ /sɛənd/ sands n
sand
(uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
sandstrand strand
(countable, often, _, in the plural) A beach or other mass of sand.
(countable, figurative) A moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life (referring to the sand in an hourglass).
sandfarve sand
A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sand nigger sand niggers n
perker
(derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of Middle Eastern or North African descent.

sandal /ˈsændəl/ sandals n
sandal
(footwear) A type of open shoe made up of straps or bands holding a sole to the foot

sandbag sandbags n
sandsæk
A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.

sandbank sandbanks n
sandbanke
A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.

sandbar sandbars n
sandbanke
A ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ sandboxes n
sandkasse
A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.
(computing) An isolated area where a program can be executed with a restricted portion of the resources available.
(wiki) A page on a wiki where users are free to experiment without destroying or damaging any legitimate content.

sandcastle sandcastles n
sandslot
A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ sandmen n
Ole Lukøje
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ sandpapers n
sandpapir
A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ sandstones n
sandsten
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

sandstorm sandstorms n
sandstorm
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] sandwiches sandwichs n
sandwich amagermad
A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food.

sandwichman sandwichmen n
sandwichmand
A man who wears a sandwich board.

sandy /ˈsændi/ sandier sandiest adj
sandet
Covered with sand.
sandfarvet
Having the colour of sand.

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ sangfroids n
koldblodighed
Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ sangrias n
sangria
A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ more sanguine most sanguine adj
sangvinsk
(obsolete, physiology) Having a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours, thought to be marked by irresponsible mirth; indulgent in pleasure to the exclusion of important matters.

sanitary /saniˈtaɾi/ /ˈsænɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsænɪtɛɹi/ [ˈsɛənɪtɛɹi] more sanitary most sanitary adj
sanitær
Of, or relating to health.
Clean and free from pathogens; hygienic.

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ sanitations n
hygiejne sanitet sanitetsvæsen teknisk hygiejne

sap /sæp/ saps n
træsaft
(uncountable) The juice of plants of any kind, especially the ascending and descending juices or circulating fluid essential to nutrition.

sapient /ˈseɪpiənt/ /ˈseɪpɪənt/ more sapient most sapient adj
intelligent vis
(dated) Possessing wisdom and discernment; wise, learned.

sapiosexual more sapiosexual most sapiosexual adj
sapioseksuel
Sexually attracted to intellectual or mental qualities over appearance.

sapiosexual sapiosexuals n
sapioseksuel
A person who is sapiosexual.

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ sappers n
sappør
A combat engineer; an engineer or a soldier engaged in attacking, destroying, and circumventing or building fortifications, bridges, and roads; a military engineer active in a combat zone.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ sapphires n
safir
(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
(countable, and, uncountable) A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep blue colour.
(tincture) Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.
(countable) Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.
Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus or the African lycaenid genus Iolaus.

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ sarcasms n
sarkasme
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ sarcophagi sarcophaguses sarcophagusses n
sarkofag
A stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture.

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ sardines n
sardin
Any one of several species of small herring which are commonly preserved in olive oil or in tins for food, especially the pilchard, or European sardine Sardina pilchardus (syn. Clupea pilchardus). The California sardine Sardinops sagax (syn. Clupea sagax) is similar. The American sardines of the Atlantic coast are mostly the young of the Atlantic herring and of the menhaden.
(figurative) Someone packed or crammed into a small space.

sardonyx /sɑː(ɹ)ˈdɒnɪks/ sardonyxes n
sardonyks
A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ saris n
sari
The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.

sash /sæʃ/ sashes n
skærf
(clothing) A decorative length of cloth worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip, often for ceremonial or other formal occasions.

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ sassier sassiest adj
fræk kålhøgen kæk
Bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy. [from 1833]
livlig
Lively, vigorous.

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ satellites n
satellit drabant
A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one. [from 17th c.]
satellit
A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth. [from 20th c.]
drabant
(now, _, rare) An attendant on an important person; a member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense; a henchman. [from 16th c.]

satellite dish satellite dishes n
parabol parabolantenne
A parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.

satellite town satellite towns n
planetby satellitby drabantby
A self-contained town, as opposed to a mere suburb, on the periphery of a metropolitan area.

satiated more satiated most satiated adj
mæt
Pleasantly satisfied or full, as with food; sated

satiety /səˈsaɪ.ɪ.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ɪ.ti/ satieties n
mæthed
The state of being satiated.

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ satires n
satire
(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

satirical /səˈtɪɹɪkəl/ more satirical most satirical adj
satirisk
Of, pertaining to, or connected with satire.

satirist satirists n
satiriker
A person who writes satire.

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ satisfactions n
tilfredsstillelse
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
tilfredshed
The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ more satisfactory most satisfactory adj
tilfredsstillende
Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ more satisfied most satisfied adj
tilfreds
In a state of satisfaction.

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
tilfredsstille
(ambitransitive) To be enough (for)

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ satraps n
satrap
(historical) A governor of a Persian province.

saturated more saturated most saturated adj
mættet
(not comparable, chemistry, of a solution) Containing all the solute that can normally be dissolved at a given temperature.
(chemistry) Having all available valence bonds filled; especially of any organic compound containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.

satyr /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsætə/ /ˈsætɚ/ satyrs n
satyr
(Greek mythology) A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan or Dionysus, represented as part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness, sometimes pictured with a perpetual erection.
(Roman mythology) Synonym of faun

sauce /sos/ /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ sauces n
sovs sauce
A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ saucepans n
kasserolle
(countable, cookware) A deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ saucers n
underkop
A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.
tallerken
An object round and gently curved, shaped like a saucer.

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ sauerkrauts n
surkål sauerkraut
(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ saunas n
sauna
A room or a house designed for heat sessions.

sausage /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ sausages n
pølse
A food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a section of the animal's intestine, or in a similarly cylindrical shaped synthetic casing; a length of this food.

sausage roll sausage rolls n
pølsehorn
A short piece of sausage meat baked in a roll of pastry.

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /sɑˈteɪ/ /sɔˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
sautere
(transitive) To cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat, allowing the food to brown and form a crust stopping it from sticking to the pan as it cooks.

savanna /səˈvænə/ savannas n
savanne
A mixed woodland-grassland biome and ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close.

save /seɪv/ saves n
redning
In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.

save /seɪv/ v
redde
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
spare
To keep (something) safe; to safeguard.
(intransitive) To economize or avoid waste.
To put aside; to avoid.
gemme
(transitive, intransitive, computing, video games) To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
opspare
(transitive, gambling, slang, archaic) To make an agreement to give (some amount of money) to a fellow gambler if one wins, and to receive that amount from them if they win, as a form of hedging.

savegame savegames n
gemt spil savegame
(computing, sometimes, chess) A saved game.

saving /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/ /ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/ savings n
besparelse
A reduction in cost or expenditure.
sparepenge
(countable, usually, in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.

savings bank savings banks n
sparekasse
A type of financial institution that focuses on retail banking: savings of private depositors, payments, credits and insurances for individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises.

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ saviors n
frelser
A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savories n
sar
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] saws n
sav
A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
save
(transitive) To cut (something) with a saw.
(intransitive) To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.
(intransitive) To be cut with a saw.

saw-wort saw-worts n
skær
Any plant of the composite genus Serratula.

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ sawdusts n
savsmuld
The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.

sawfish sawfish sawfishes n
savfisk
Any ray (marine fish with a flat body and wing-like fins) of the family Pristidae, having a snout that resembles a saw.

sawmill sawmills n
savværk
A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber, or (rarely) other hard materials such as stone.

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ saxophones n
saxofon
A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

say /seɪ/ said v
sige fortælle
(transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
(impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
fortælle sige
(transitive) To indicate in a written form.
sige
(intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.

say when v
sige til
(idiomatic) An imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.

sb pronoun
ngn
Abbreviation of somebody.

sb. pronoun
ngn
Abbreviation of somebody.

scab /skæb/ scabs n
sårskorpe
An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ scabbards n
skede
The sheath of a sword.

scabies /ˈskeɪ.biz/ n
fnat skab
(pathology) An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ scaffolds n
stillads
A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.
skafot
An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

scalability scalabilities n
skalerbarhed
The property of being scalable.

scalar scalars n
skalar
(mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector.

scalar field scalar fields n
skalarfelt
(mathematics, physics) A function that assigns a scalar value to every point in space.

scalar product scalar products n
prikprodukt skalarprodukt
(linear algebra) The product of two vectors computed as the sum of the corresponding elements of the vectors, or, equivalently, as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the cosine of the angle between their directions.

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] scales n
skala
(obsolete) A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.
An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement; means of assigning a magnitude.
Size; scope.
(music) A series of notes spanning an octave, tritave, or pseudo-octave, used to make melodies.
skæl
Part of an overlapping arrangement of many small, flat and hard pieces of keratin covering the skin of an animal, particularly a fish or reptile.
målestok størrelsesforhold
The ratio of depicted distance to actual distance.

scale insect scale insects n
skjoldlus
Any of the small parasitic insects of the superfamily Coccoidea that live on plants and sap nutrients from them.

scale model scale models n
skalamodel
A three-dimensional copy or representation of something in which all parts have dimensions in the same proportion to that of the original.

scales /skeɪlz/ n
vægtskål
vægt
A device for measuring weight.

scalp /skælp/ scalps n
isse
(now, _, dialectal) The top of the head; the skull.
hovedskalp
The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.
skalp
(historical) A part of the skin of the head, with the hair attached, formerly cut or torn off from an enemy by warriors in some cultures as a token of victory.
(figuratively) A victory, especially at the expense of someone else.

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ scalpels n
skalpel operationskniv
A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.

scam /skæm/ scams n
bondefanger
A fraudulent deal.

scandal /ˈskændəl/ scandals n
skandale
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ more scandalous most scandalous adj
skandaløs
Wrong, immoral, causing a scandal.
Malicious, defamatory.

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
skandium scandium
A metallic chemical element, atomic number 21, obtained from some uranium ores; it is a transition element.

scanno /ˈskænoʊ/ /ˈskænəʊ/ scannos n
scanningsfejl
A typographical error introduced by optical character recognition (OCR) software, which may mistake a letter or set of letters for a letter or set of letters of similar shape.

scant /skænt/ scanter scantest adj
knap mager
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.

scant /skænt/ determiner
knap meget lidt
Very little, very few.

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ scapegoats n
syndebuk
In the Mosaic Day of Atonement ritual, a goat symbolically imbued with the sins of the people, and sent out alive into the wilderness while another was sacrificed.
Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure.

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ scars n
ar
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

scarce /skɑːɹs/ /ˈskeɪs/ /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ scarcer scarcest adj
knap
Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); used with of.

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ scares n
forskrækkelse
A minor fright.

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
skræmme
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

scare campaign scare campaigns n
skræmmekampagne
An effort to make a large group of people afraid of someone or something.

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ scarecrows n
fugleskræmsel
An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there. [from 1530s]

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] more scared most scared scareder scaredest adj
bange
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ scarfs scarves n
halstørklæde
A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ scarlets n
skarlagen
A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.

scarper /ˈskɑː.pə/ v
stikke af
(British, slang) To run away; to flee; to escape.

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
skræmmende uhyggelig
(informal) To a scary extent; scarily.

scathe /skeɪð/ /skeɪθ/ scathes n
skade
(countable, uncountable) Damage, harm, hurt, injury.

scathe /skeɪð/ v
skade
(by extension, chiefly, literary, and, poetic) To harm, injure, or destroy (someone or something) by fire, lightning, or some other heat source; to blast; to scorch; to wither.

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ scavengers n
skralder
Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things.

scene /siːn/ scenes n
optrin
scene
The location of an event that attracts attention.

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ sceneries n
landskab
View, natural features, landscape.

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ sceptres n
scepter
(British spelling) An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪd/ schadenfreudes n
skadefryd
Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

schedule /ˈskedjuːl/ /ˈskedʒuːl/ /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒ(u)(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃedʒuːl/ /ˈʃeɖjuːl/ /ˈʃeɖjuːɭ/ /ˈʃɛd(j)uːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ schedules n
skema køreplan tidsplan timeplan
A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.]

schematization schematizations n
skematisering
Arrangement into a scheme or schema.

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
skematisere
(transitive) To organize according to a scheme.

schistosomiasis schistosomiases n
schistosomiasis
(pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ schizoids n
skizoid

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ schizoid personality disorders n
skizoid personlighedsforstyrrelse skizoid personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by social withdrawal, flat affect, very few, if any, close friends or personal relationships, excessive preoccupation with fantasy and insensitivity to prevailing social norms and conventions.

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ schizophrenias n
skizofreni ungdomssløvsind
(pathology) A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.

schizothymia /ˌskɪzəˈθaɪmiə/ n
skizotymi
(psychiatry) A temperament characterised by elements of schizophrenia or schizoid personality disorder, while still within the bounds of normality.

schizotypal /ˈskɪt.soʊ.taɪp(ə)l/ /ˈskɪt.səʊ.taɪp(ə)l/ adj
skizotypal skizotypisk
(psychiatry) Pertaining to or displaying mild signs of schizophrenia; pertaining to or having schizotypy

schizotypal personality schizotypal personalities n
skizotypal personlighed
(psychiatry) A personality affected by schizotypal personality disorder.

schizotypal personality disorder schizotypal personality disorders n
skizotypal personlighedsforstyrrelse skizotypal personlighedsstruktur
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by an extreme discomfort in social situations and perceptual distortions.

schizotypy n
skizotypi
(psychology) A continuum of personality characteristics and experiences, ranging from normal dissociative, imaginative states, to the more extreme end of psychosis (schizophrenia in particular).

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ schlagers n
slager schlager
(music, countable) A piece made in this style.

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/ schlimazels n
ulykkesfugl
(colloquial, chiefly, US) A chronically unlucky person.

schnapps /ʃnæps/ /ʃnɑps/ schnapps schnappses n
snaps
(uncountable) A type of distilled alcoholic beverage (liquor), often with a herbal or fruit flavoring, typically drunk neat as an apéritif or digestif.

schnitzel /ˈʃnɪt.s(ə)l/ schnitzels n
schnitzel
(by extension) A Germanic dish of breaded and deep-fried meat cutlet.

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ scholarships n
stipendium
A grant-in-aid to a student.

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ scholasticisms n
skolastik
(philosophy) A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ /skɪʉːl/ /skʉl/ schools n
skole
(North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
(British) An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
An art movement, a community of artists.
(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.
The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age.
stime
(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

school age school ages n
skolealder
(education) An age at which a child is required to attend school.

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ school buses school busses n
skolebus
A bus which carries children to school.

school district school districts n
skoledistrikt
(Canada, US) An administrative unit responsible for public primary and secondary schools in a particular locality; the area under the jurisdiction of such an administrative unit.

school psychologist school psychologists n
skolepsykolog
A practitioner or educator who conducts assessments to evaluate students on criteria such as intelligence, aptitude, and psychopathology. Additionally, they often consult with teachers and other school personnel to supply interventions to aid in student learning. Not to be confused with a school counselor.

school year school years n
skoleår
(education) The academic year of a school.

schoolbag schoolbags n
skoletaske
A satchel used to carry supplies for school; a bookbag.

schoolboy schoolboys n
skoledreng
A boy attending school.

schoolchild /ˈsku.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ schoolchildren n
skolebarn skoleelev
A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.

schoolgirl schoolgirls n
skolepige
A girl attending school.

schoolground schoolgrounds n
skoleområde
The physical environment of a school.

schoolmate schoolmates n
medstuderende skolekammerat
A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

schoolyard schoolyards n
skolegård
(chiefly, UK) An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ schooners n
skonnert
(watercraft) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

sciatica /saɪˈætɪkə/ sciaticas n
iskias
(pathology, neurology) Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, characterised by pain radiating down through the buttocks and the back of the thigh.

science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ sciences n
videnskab
(countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline. [from 18th c.]
viden videnskab
(uncountable, archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area. [from 14th c.]
(now, only, _, theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth. [from 14th c.]

science park science parks n
forskerpark
An area with a collection of buildings dedicated to scientific research on a business footing.

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ more scientific most scientific adj
videnskabelig
Of, or having to do with science.

scientific racism n
racelære
Racism presented as science or as supported by science.

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ scientists n
videnskabsmand videnskabskvinde
One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ scimitars n
krumsabel
A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

scissor kick scissor kicks n
saksespark
(soccer) A bicycle kick.
(swimming) A leg movement in which the legs are separated and brought together with a snap.

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ scissors n
saks
(countable, usually, construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.

sclerosis /skləˈɹəʊsɪs/ scleroses n
sklerose sclerose
(pathology) The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] v
skælde ud
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

scoop /skuːp/ scoops n
scoop
A story or fact; especially, news learned and reported before anyone else.

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ scooters n
løbehjul
A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.
scooter
A motorscooter; a small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.

scops owl scops owls n
dværghornugle
A small European migratory owl, Otus scops, that winters in sub-Saharran Africa.

scorched earth n
brændte jords taktik

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ scores n
score
The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.
snes
Twenty (20).
partitur
(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
ridse
(transitive) To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
score
(vulgar, slang) To obtain a sexual favor.
To earn points in a game.

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ scorpions n
skorpion
Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ scoundrels n
slyngel skurk slambert slubbert
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.

scourge /skɜɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ [skɔɹd͡ʒ] scourges n
svøbe
(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

scouring pad scouring pads n
skuresvamp
A pad, having a soft, sponge-like side and a more abrasive side, used to wash up.

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] scouts n
spejder
A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
talentspejder
A person who assesses and/or recruits others; especially, one who identifies promising talent on behalf of a sports team.

scrambled egg scrambled eggs n
røræg
(usually, in the plural) A dish made by beating and cooking eggs, sometimes mixed with milk, and typically stirred while cooking.

scrap /skɹæp/ scraps n
skrot
(uncountable) Discarded objects (especially metal) that may be dismantled to recover their constituent materials, junk.

scrape /skɹeɪp/ scrapes n
hudafskrabning
A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
skrabe
(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ scratches n
ridse
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
klø
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ scrawnier scrawniest adj
mager
Thin, malnourished, and weak.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ screams n
skrig
A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
skrige
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ screes n
ur
(uncountable) Loose stony debris on a slope. [from early 18th c.]

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] screens n
skærm
A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
One of the individual regions of a video game, etc. divided into separate screens.
skærm billedskærm
The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.

screen printing n
serigrafi
A printing technique in which ink is forced through a woven mesh with an ink-blocking stencil on it.

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ screenplays n
manuskript
(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.

screenwriter screenwriters n
manuskriptforfatter filmforfatter manusforfatter
One who writes for the screen, who writes drama for film or television; especially a professional who knows the conventions appropriate to such work.

screw /skɹuː/ screws n
skrue
A steam vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels.
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
A simple machine, a helical inclined plane.
(slang, derogatory) An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.
knald
(vulgar, slang) Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing.

screw cap screw caps n
skruelåg
The cap of a bottle or jar which screws onto the threaded lip of the container.

screw up v
skrue fast
(transitive) To tighten or secure with screws.
dumme sig
(transitive, colloquial) To make a mess of; to ruin.

screwdriver screwdrivers n
skruetrækker
A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

scribe /skɹaɪb/ scribes n
skriver
Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist.

script /skɹɪpt/ scripts n
manuskript
(countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
script
(computing) A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
(linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.
(informal) Clipping of prescription. (for drugs or medicine)

scroll /skɹoʊl/ scrolls n
bogrulle skriftrulle
A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.
(architectural element) An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
scrolle
(transitive, computing, GUI) To change one's view of data on a computer's display by moving in gradual increments, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel..

scroll saw scroll saws n
dekupørsav
A fine-toothed fretsaw with an oscillating blade that can be used to cut out curves and other complicated shapes, accurately.

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ scrota scrotums n
skrotum pung bollerne
(anatomy) The sac of skin and muscle that contains the testicles in most placental (boreoeutherian) mammals.

scrubbing brush scrubbing brushes n
skrubbebørste
A short brush with stiff bristles, held in the hand, used for scrubbing floors etc.

scrum /skɹʌm/ scrums n
klynge
A tightly-packed and disorderly crowd of people.
(rugby) In rugby union or rugby league, all the forwards joined together in an organised way.

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ scrunches n
knase mase
A crunching noise.

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
mase
(transitive) To crumple and squeeze to make more compact.

scrupulous /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ more scrupulous most scrupulous adj
omhyggelig
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Precise; exact or strict.
Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.
omhyggelig samvittighedsfuld
Having scruples or compunctions.

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
granske
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

scullery /ˈskʌləɹi/ sculleries n
bryggers grovkøkken
(archaic) A small room, next to a kitchen, where washing up and other domestic chores are done.

sculpin /ˈskʌlpɪn/ sculpins n
ulk
A small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools.

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ sculptors n
billedhugger skulptør
A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ sculptures n
skulptur
(countable) A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
Works of art created by sculpting, as a group.

scum /skʌm/ scums n
afskum
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

scum /skʌm/ v
afskumme
To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ scuppers n
spygat lænseport
(nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.

scurrilous /ˈskɜɹələs/ /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ /ˈskʌɹələs/ more scurrilous most scurrilous adj
grov sjofel
(of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
grov krænkende uanstændig
(of language) Coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous.

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ scurvies n
skørbug
(disease) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ scythes n
le
An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath. [before 10th century]
(historical) A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
(cartomancy) The tenth Lenormand card.

sea /seɪ/ /siː/ seas n
hav sø
The ocean; the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface.

sea anemone sea anemones n
søanemone
Any of many polyps, of the order Actiniaria, which occurs in marine and estuarine habitats, and which captures its food using tentacles.

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ sea bass sea basses n
bars almindelig bars havbars
Any of various species of saltwater fish in various families, or a specimen thereof, in several families in order Perciformes

sea buckthorn sea buckthorns n
havtorn
Any deciduous shrub of the genus Hippophae.

sea horse sea horses n
søhest
Any of various small marine fish of the genus Hippocampus that have a horselike head and swim upright.

sea lettuce sea lettuces n
havsalat
Any of several edible seaweeds of the genus Ulva.

sea lion /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ sea lions n
søløve
A marine mammal of any of several genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).

sea otter sea otters n
havodder
A marine mammal native to the northern Pacific Ocean, of species Enhydra lutris.

sea salt sea salts n
havsalt
Salt prepared by evaporating seawater.

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ sea urchins n
søpindsvin
Any of many marine echinoderms, of the class Echinoidea, commonly found in shallow water, having a complex chewing structure named Aristotle's lantern.

seabed seabeds n
havbund
The floor or bottom of the sea or ocean.

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Sg) with atomic number 106

seafarer seafarers n
søfarer
One who travels by sea.

seafloor seafloors n
havbund bunden af havet havets bund
The bottom of a sea or ocean.

seafloor spreading seafloor spreadings n
oceanbundsspredning
(geology) The outward movement of the seafloor from central underwater ridges as a result of plate tectonics; the major cause of continental drift.

seafoam seafoams n
havskum
A foam created by the agitation of seawater.

seagoing adj
havgående søgående
Made for, fit for sailing on, or used on the high seas.

seal /siːl/ seals n
sæl
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
segl
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
A tight closure, secure against leakage.

seam /siːm/ seams n
søm
(sewing) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.
sutur søm
A suture.

seamstress /ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/ /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ seamstresses n
syerske
A woman who sews clothes professionally.

seaplane seaplanes n
vandfly
(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

seapower seapowers n
flådemagt sømagt
naval military power

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ v
brune
(transitive) To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ searches n
eftersøgning
An attempt to find something.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
søge lede
(transitive) To look in (a place) for something.
(intransitive, followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

search box search boxes n
søgefelt
(computing) A text box for the input of text to be searched for in a database, on the Internet, etc.

search engine search engines n
søgemaskine
(computing) An application that searches for, and retrieves, data based on some criteria, especially one that searches the Internet for documents containing specified words.

searchable more searchable most searchable adj
søgbar
Capable of being searched, especially something that has an automated search function included.

searocket searockets n
strandsennep
Any of various flowering plants in the genus Cakile

seashell seashells n
konkylie
The empty shell of a marine mollusk.

seasick /siːsɪk/ more seasick most seasick adj
søsyg
Suffering from sickness, nausea or dizziness due to the motion of a ship at sea.

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ seasicknesses n
søsyge
Nausea, dizziness etc caused by the motion of a ship; a form of motion sickness.

season /ˈsiː.zən/ seasons n
årstid sæson
A part of a year when something particular happens.
sæson årstid
(North America, Australia, broadcasting) A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.

seasoning seasonings n
krydd
(cooking) Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice.

seat belt seat belts n
sikkerhedssele sikkerhedsbælte
(automotive) A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury from uncontrolled impact with injurious objects.

seat reservation ticket seat reservation tickets n
pladsbillet
(This entry is a translation hub.) A ticket that guarantees the holder seating in a bus or train

seawater seawaters n
havvand
The saltwater of a sea or ocean.

seaweed /ˈsiwid/ /ˈsiːwiːd/ seaweeds n
tang
Any of numerous marine plants and algae, such as a kelp.

seaworthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ seaworthier seaworthiest adj
sødygtig
Fit for service at sea.

secant /ˈsiːkənt/ secants n
sekant
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
løsrive
(intransitive) To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
(transitive, uncommon) To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ secessions n
løsrivelse
The act of seceding.

secessionist secessionists n
separatist
A person who secedes or supports secession from a political union or an alliance or organisation.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
anden næst- nummer to
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adv
anden
(with superlative) After the first; at the second rank.
After the first occurrence but before the third.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
sekundant støtte
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
støtte
One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
sekund øjeblik
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
sekund
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ seconds n
andenplads
Something that is number two in a series.
The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
næst-
Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
sekundavare
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
anden chance en til chance
A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
sekund
(music) The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).
andet gear
The second gear of an engine.
anden base
(baseball) Second base.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
afløse
(transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
assistere understøtte
(transitive) To assist or support; to back.
bakke op sekundere støtte
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ v
efterfølger
To follow in the next place; to succeed.

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ more secondary most secondary adj
sekundær
Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ more secret most secret adj
hemmelig hemmelighed
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ secrets n
hemmelighed hemmelig
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret police n
hemmeligt politi
A police force operating in secrecy and outside the normal boundaries of law and hidden from the public, usually in support of a totalitarian government's political policies to suppress political dissent through the use of methods including intimidation, violence, and surveillance. [1823]

secret service secret services n
efterretningstjeneste sikkerhedstjeneste hemmelig tjeneste sikkerhedspoliti
A governmental agency that deals with espionage and other acts of secrecy.

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ secretariats n
sekretariat
The office or department of a government secretary.

secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] secretaries n
sekretær
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
(US) A type of desk, secretary desk; a secretaire.
minister sekretær
(often, capitalized) The head of a department of government.
sekretærfugl sekretær
A secretary bird, a bird of the species Sagittarius serpentarius.

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ secretions n
sekret
(countable) any substance that is secreted by an organism

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ more secretive most secretive adj
hemmelighedsfuld
Having an inclination to secrecy.

secretly /ˈsiː.kɹət.li/ /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ adv
hemmeligt i dølgsmål
In secret, covertly.

sect /sɛkt/ sects n
sekt
An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ more sectarian most sectarian adj
sekterisk
Of, relating to, or partial to a sect.

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ sections n
afsnit
A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.
A part, piece, subdivision of anything.
A part of a document, especially a major#Adjective part; often notated with §.

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ more secular most secular adj
sekulær verdslig
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.

secularism /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/ secularisms n
sekularisme
Neutrality towards all religions.

secure /səˈkjɔɹ/ /səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɝ/ /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ more secure most secure securer securest adj
beskyttet
Free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret.

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] securities n
sikkerhed
(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
værdipapir
(finance, often, in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.W

security guard security guards n
sikkerhedsfolk sikkerhedsvagt
A person who is employed to provide security for people or property.

security theater n
sikkerhedsteater
Security measures which are intended to, or do, provide a feeling or illusion of improved security, while doing little or nothing to actually improve security.

sedan chair /səˈdæn ˌtʃɛr/ /səˈdæn ˌtʃɛər/ /sɪˈdan tʃɛː/ sedan chairs n
bærestol
(chiefly, _, historical) An open or enclosed chair raised on poles and carried by people or animals, used as a mode of transport. [1750]

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ sedges n
star
Any plant of the genus Carex, the true sedges; perennial, endogenous herbs with triangular jointless stems, a spiked inflorescence, and long grass-like leaves which are usually rough on the margins and midrib.

sedimentology sedimentologies n
sedimentologi
(geology) The study of natural sediments and of the processes by which they are formed

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ seditions n
oprør
Insurrection or rebellion.

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
forføre
(transitive) To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray. [1520s]
(transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]
(transitive) To win over or attract.

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ seductions n
forføring
The act of seducing.

seductress seductresses n
forførerske
A woman who seduces.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ sees n
stift
A diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop or an archbishop.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
se
(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
forstå se
(figuratively) To understand.

see Naples and die proverb
se Neapel og dø
One can die at peace after having seen Naples, Italy, nothing else on Earth surpassing its beauty.

see the forest for the trees v
ikke se skoven for bare træer
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the big picture, or the broader, more general situation.

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
vi ses på gensyn
(informal) see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
vi ses ses senere vi ses senere
(idiomatic) A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.

see you soon interjection
vi ses
Goodbye; something said at a farewell, not necessarily literally meaning that the speaker will see the hearer(s) again.

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
vi ses i morgen
Used as a farewell, stating that the speaker and interlocutor(s) will see each other the next day.

seed /siːd/ seeds n
frø sæd
(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.

seedy /ˈsiːdi/ seedier seediest adj
snusket
(figurative) Disreputable, run-down.

seek /siːk/ v
søge
(transitive) To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

seem /siːm/ v
synes
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

seeress seeresses n
spåkone
A female seer.

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ seesaws n
vippe
A structure composed of a plank, balanced in the middle, used as a game in which one person goes up as the other goes down.

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ segregations n
segregation
(sociology) The separation of people (geographically, residentially, or in businesses, public transit, etc) into various categories which occurs due to social forces (culture, etc).

sei whale sei whales n
sejhval
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera borealis).

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adj
seismisk
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.

seismograph /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡɹæf/ seismographs n
seismograf
An instrument that automatically detects and records the intensity, direction and duration of earthquakes and similar events.

seismologist seismologists n
seismolog
A person who is skilled at, professes, or practices seismology.

seize /siːz/ v
gribe
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
(transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
beslaglægge
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

seizure /ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈsizjʊɚ/ /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪi.ʒə(ɹ)] seizures n
beslaglæggelse
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
anfald
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

seizureless adj
anfaldsfri
Without seizures.

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ more seldom most seldom seldomer seldomest adj
sjælden
(archaic) Rare; infrequent.

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ more seldom most seldom seldomer seldomest adv
sjældent
Infrequently, rarely.

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ selections n
valg selektion
The process or act of selecting.

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ seleniums n
selen
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Se) with an atomic number of 34, used mainly in glassmaking and pigments and as a semiconductor.

selenocentric adj
selenocentrisk
(astronomy) Having the moon at the center.

self /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ selfs selves n
selv
An individual person as the object of the person's own reflective consciousness (plural selves).

self-abasement self-abasements n
selvfornedrelse
The abasement of oneself.

self-actualization self-actualizations n
selvrealisering
Psychological development that can be achieved when all basic and mental needs are fulfilled. [from 1950]

self-adhesive adj
selvklæbende
adhesive

self-confidence self-confidences n
selvtillid
The state or degree of being self-confident: believing in one's own abilities.

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ self-controls n
selvkontrol
The ability to control one's desires and impulses.

self-defense self-defenses n
selvforsvar
The means of defending oneself from physical attack.

self-determination /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
selvbestemmelse
(politics) The political independence of a people

self-driving adj
selvkørende
Of a motor vehicle: equipped with sensors and computer technology to allow it to drive without a human operator.

self-educated more self-educated most self-educated adj
autodidakt selvlært
Of a person, having learned without the direction of a teacher.

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ self-esteems n
selvværd
Confidence in one's own worth; self-respect.

self-government n
selvstyre
The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.

self-hatred self-hatreds n
selvhad
Hatred of oneself.

self-help n
selvhjælp
The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others.

self-ignite v
selvantænde
(intransitive) To catch fire due to sufficient temperature.

self-immolation self-immolations n
selvafbrænding
The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.

self-interest self-interests n
egeninteresse egennytte selvinteresse
One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.

self-isolation self-isolations n
selvisolation
(chiefly, epidemiology) Voluntary isolation from others, especially in order to avoid spreading a communicable disease. [from 19th c.]

self-learning n
selvstudie selvstudium
Learning done by oneself, without a teacher or instructor.

self-medication n
selvmedicinering
Medication of oneself without professional advice in order to treat a real or imagined condition.

self-pity n
selvmedlidenhed
A feeling of pity for oneself.

self-pitying more self-pitying most self-pitying adj
selvmedlidende
Pitying oneself; marked by self-pity.

self-pollution n
selvbesmittelse
(obsolete) Masturbation, seen as sinful according to religious dogma. [from 17th c.]

self-portrait self-portraits n
selvportræt
The bust of an artist by the artist him/herself; a portrait of the painter who painted it.

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
selvopholdelse selvopholdelsesdrift
The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

self-reliance n
selvstændighed
The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.

self-respect n
selvrespekt
The knowledge of one's own worth, valuing one's self; pride.

self-restraint n
selvbeherskelse
Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.

self-righteous more self-righteous most self-righteous adj
selvretfærdig
Piously self-assured and smugly moralistic.

self-righting adj
selvoprettende
(originally, _, nautical) Able to right itself if overturned.

self-rule n
selvstyre
Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people.

self-sacrifice self-sacrifices n
selvopofrelse
The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others.

self-satisfied more self-satisfied most self-satisfied adj
selvtilfreds
Satisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.

self-storage n
lagerhotel
Storage of one's goods in a rented commercial facility.

self-study n
selvstudium
Study without the aid of a formal educational institution.

self-sufficiency n
selvforsyning
The condition of being self-sufficient.

self-sufficient more self-sufficient most self-sufficient adj
selvforsynende
Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support. [from 16th c.]

self-willed more self-willed most self-willed adj
egenrådig egensindig
Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ selfies n
selfie selvportræt
(informal, mobile phones) A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

selfie stick selfie sticks n
selfiestang
(mobile phones) An extendable monopod arm onto which a smartphone or camera can be mounted in order to take wide-angle photographs of oneself.

selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] more selfish most selfish selfisher selfishest adj
selvisk egoistisk
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
Having regard for one's own well-being above that of others.

selkie selkies n
sælkvinde
(Celtic mythology) A seal which can magically transform into a human by shedding its skin.

sell /sɛl/ v
sælge
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

sell-by date sell-by dates n
sidste salgsdato
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ sellers n
sælger forsælger forsælgerske sælgerinde sælgerske
Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

semantic loan semantic loans n
betydningslån

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ semantics n
semantik betydningslære
The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.
semantik
The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.

semen /ˈsiːmən/ semens n
sæd
A sticky, milky fluid produced in male reproductive organs that contains the reproductive cells.

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ semesters n
semester
Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.

semi-automatic adj
halvautomatisk
Partially automatic.

semi-identical adj
enægget
(of twins) Being the result of two sperm cells fertilizing a single egg, which then splits into two embryos, sharing all of the mother's genetic material but only half of the father's.

semi-postal stamp semi-postal stamps n
velgørenhedsfrimærke
A postage stamp which includes a premium for charitable causes in addition to the charge for postal service.

semi-trailer semi-trailers n
sættevogn
A trailer without front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end, designed to be pulled via a pivoting arrangement which also partially supports its weight.

semicolon /-ˈkəʊlɒn/ /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ semicola semicolons n
semikolon
The punctuation mark ;.

semiconductor semiconductors n
halvleder
(physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

semidome semidomes n
halvkuppel
(architecture) Half of a dome ("cut" vertically), used to cover a semicircular area.

semifinal semifinals n
semifinale
A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.

semilogarithmically adv
semilogaritmisk
in a semilogarithmic manner

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəl ˈvɛsɪkəl/ seminal vesicles n
sædblære
(anatomy) One of two simple tubular glands located behind the male urinary bladder, responsible for the production of about sixty percent of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen.

semiotician semioticians n
semiotiker
One who studies semiotics or semantics

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
semiotik
The study of signs and symbols, especially as means of language or communication.

semipalmated sandpiper semipalmated sandpipers n
tyknæbbet dværgryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris pusilla)

semitone /ˈsɛmitoʊn/ semitones n
halvtone
(music) A musical interval equal to an augmented unison or a minor second, depending on the context and tuning system used

semivowel semivowels n
halvvokal
(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ semlas n
fastelavnsbolle
A pastry with a cream and almond paste filling, traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday in Sweden, Finland and Estonia.

senate /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /ˈsɛnɪt/ senates n
senat
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ senators n
senator
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada.
In Germany, a minister of the executive branch of government in the city states of Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg; and a government official of cities that were part of the Hanseatic League.

send /sɛnd/ v
sende
(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ senders n
afsender
Someone who sends.

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ more senile most senile adj
alderdoms-
Of, or relating to old age.
senil
(often, offensive) Exhibiting the deterioration in mind and body often accompanying old age; doddering.

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ seniorities n
anciennitet
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ sensations n
følelse
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
sensation
A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

sensational more sensational most sensational adj
opsigtsvækkende sensationel
Exceptionally great.

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ senses n
sans
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
Sound practical or moral judgment.
(semantics) A single conventional use of a word; one of the entries or definitions for a word in a dictionary.
A natural appreciation or ability.
(mathematics) One of two opposite directions of rotation, clockwise versus anti-clockwise.
fornemmelse sans
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

sense of direction senses of direction n
stedsans
An ability to navigate.

sense of humour senses of humour n
humoristisk sans
A person’s faculty for finding certain things funny.

sense organ sense organs n
sanseorgan
An organic sensor.

senseless /ˈsɛnsləs/ more senseless most senseless adj
bevidstløs følelsesløs
Without feeling or desire to work; deprived of sensation.
sanseløs
Lacking meaning or purpose; without common sense.
bevidstløs
Without a discernible meaning or purpose, especially of a violent or evil act.

sensible /ˈsɛns.ə.bəl/ /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɛn̥səbɫ̩] [ˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] more sensible most sensible sensiblest adj
fornuftig
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ more sensitive most sensitive adj
følsom
Responsive to stimuli.
sensitiv
(of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ sensitivities n
følsomhed
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
(photography) The degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength.

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ sensors n
sensor føler
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ /ˈsɛnʃuːəl/ more sensual most sensual adj
sensuel
Inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations.

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] sentences n
dom
(dated) The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict. [from 14th c.]
sætning
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied. In modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] v
dømme
(transitive) To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to condemn to punishment.

sentencing range n
straframme
Range of allowed punishments for a given crime (This entry is a translation hub.).

sentimentalist sentimentalists n
sentimentalist
A person who is sentimental.

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ sentinels n
skildvagt vagtpost
A sentry, watch, or guard.

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ v
stå vagt
(transitive) To watch over as a guard.

sentry-box sentry-boxes n
skilderhus
A booth erected to provide rudimentary shelter to a sentry on his/her post.

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsep.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ v
adskille
(transitive) To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
adskille afsondre
(transitive) To cause (things or people) to be separate.

separate the wheat from the chaff v
skille klinten fra hveden
(idiomatic, intransitive) To select only that which is of value.

separatism separatisms n
separatisme
A theory or doctrine which supports a state of separation between organizations, institutions, or other societal groups (e.g. between church and state) or between different political jurisdictions (e.g. a country and its former colony).

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ separatists n
separatist løsrivelsestilhænger
Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatics.

septic /ˈsɛp.tɪk/ more septic most septic adj
septisk
Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.

septicemia septicemias n
sepsis
(pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever.

septuplet septuplets n
syvling
One of a group of seven, particularly one of seven babies born at the same birth.

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ sequences n
rækkefølge sekvens
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series
tonerække
A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
sekvens
A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
følge
(mathematics) An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ seraphim seraphims seraphs n
seraf
(post-biblical) A six-winged angel; one of the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. They are the 5th-highest order of angels in Jewish angelology.

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ serenades n
serenade
A love song that is sung directly to one's love interest, especially one performed below the window of a loved one in the evening.

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ serendipities n
lykketræf
An unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident.

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ serfs n
livegen
A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights.

serfdom /ˈsɚfdəm/ /ˈsɜːfdəm/ serfdoms n
livegenskab
The state of being a serf.
The feudal system that includes serfs.

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ sergeants n
sergent
The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

serial killer serial killers n
seriemorder
A person who commits multiple (more than two) murders, especially similar ones with no obvious motive over a period of time with a "cooling-off" period between each murder.

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ series serieses n
række serie rækkefølge
A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.
tv-serie række
(broadcasting) A television or radio program which consists of several episodes that are broadcast in regular intervals
række
(mathematics) The sequence of partial sums \sum_{i=1}^n{a_i} of a given sequence ai.

serious /ˈsɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹi.əs/ more serious most serious adj
alvorlig seriøs
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
Important; weighty; not insignificant

seriousness /ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/ seriousnesses n
alvor
The state or quality of being serious.

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ sermons n
prædiken
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
A lengthy speech of reproval.

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ serotonins n
serotonin
(neurotransmitter) An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ serpents n
slange
(now, literary) A snake, especially a large or dangerous one.

serrated adj
tandet
Notched or cut like a saw.

serum /ˈsiɹəm/ /ˈsiːɹəm/ /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹəm/ sera serums n
serum
The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] servants n
tjener
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
tjene
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13thc.]
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15thc.]
(transitive, archaic) To be suitor to; to be the lover of. [from 14thc.]

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ servers n
server
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ services n
tjeneste
An act of being of assistance to someone.
The military.
tjeneste service
(economics) The practice of providing assistance as economic activity.

service tree service trees n
storfrugtet røn

serviceberry serviceberries n
bærmispel
(North America) Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ servitudes n
trældom
The state of being a slave; slavery; being forced to work for others or do their bidding without one's consent or against one's will, either in perpetuity or for a period of time over which one has little or no control.

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ sesames n
sesam sesamfrø
The seed of this plant.

sesame oil sesame oils n
sesamolie
Oil extracted from sesame seeds (often after roasting) and used to flavor foods.

sessile oak sessile oaks n
vintereg
A large deciduous tree, Quercus petraea.

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ sessions n
session
A period devoted to a particular activity, e.g. the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body (that together comprise the legislative term) whose individual meetings are also called sessions.
møde session
A meeting of a council, court, school, or legislative body to conduct its business.

set /sɛt/ more set most set adj
færdig klar
Ready, prepared.
fastsat
Intent, determined (to do something).
bestemt fast fastsat
Prearranged.
bestemt
Fixed in one’s opinion.
opsat
(of hair) Fixed in a certain style.

set /sɛt/ sets n
sætning
A punch for setting nails in wood.
apparat anlæg
A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
samling
A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.)
A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
aggregat samlesæt
An object made up of several parts.
mængde
(set theory) A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.
sæt
(in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
(volleyball) The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.
gruppe
A group of people, usually meeting socially.
dekoration scenario sætstykke
the general locations and area where a movie’s, a film’s, or a video’s scenery is arranged to be filmed also including places for actors, assorted crew, director, producers which are typically not filmed.
opstilling
(dance) The initial or basic formation of dancers.

set /sɛt/ v
stille sætte placere
(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
stille fastsætte forsænke indfatte indstille konstruere
(transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
forsænke indfatte
(transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
dække
(transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
opstille
(transitive) To prepare (a stage or film set).
stille
(transitive) To fit (someone) up in a situation.
(transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
lægge op til
(transitive, volleyball) To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.
udlægge gå ned
(intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.
udlægge
To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.
(intransitive, country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite.
To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.

set fire v
sætte ild til
(intransitive) Followed by to: to cause to be on fire; to light using fire; to set alight.

set off v
forløbe gå af
(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to set out; to begin a journey or trip.

set point set points n
sætbold
(tennis, volleyball) A situation where if one of the two players wins the next point, (s)he will win the set (but not the match).

set theory set theories n
mængdelære
(mathematics) The mathematical theory of sets.

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ setbacks n
tilbageslag
An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).

sett /sɛt/ setts n
brosten
A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ settings n
indstilling
A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

settlement /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ settlements n
sætning sætningsskade
(architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
forlig
(legal) A resolution of a dispute.
(law) A mutual agreement to end a dispute without resorting to legal proceedings, also known as an out-of-court settlement or settling out of court.

setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ setups n
opstilling opsætning
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] sevens n
syvtal syv
The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof.
syver
(countable, cards) A card bearing seven pips.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
syv
A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••). Describing a group or set with seven elements.

seven deadly sins n
syv dødssynder
(Catholicism) The cardinal sins enumerated by medieval philosophers and theologians: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

seven seas n
de syv have
(poetic) All of the oceans of the world. (In a common modern interpretation, the seven seas are the North and South Atlantic, North and South Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic, but historical interpretations differ widely; see the Wikipedia article for this.)

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
sytten
The cardinal number occurring after sixteen and before eighteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVII and in Arabic numerals as 17.

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
syttende
The ordinal form of the number seventeen.

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
syvende
The ordinal form of the number seven.

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
halvfjerdsindstyvende
The ordinal form of the number seventy.

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
halvfjerds
The cardinal number occurring after sixty-nine and before seventy-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXX and in Arabic numerals as 70.

seventy-one numeral
enoghalvfjerds
The cardinal number immediately following seventy and preceding seventy-two.

severance pay n
fratrædelsesgodtgørelse
Money paid as compensation to someone whose employment is ended, often in exchange of waiver.

severe /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ more severe most severe severer severest adj
hård kras stærk voldsom
Very bad or intense.
streng
Strict or harsh.

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
sy
(transitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
(intransitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.

sewer /ˈsoʊɚ/ /ˈsəʊə/ sewers n
syer
One who sews.

sewing machine sewing machines n
symaskine
Any mechanical or electromechanical device used to stitch cloth or other material; normally uses two threads to form lock stitches

sex /sɛks/ sexes n
køn sex
(countable) Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
(obsolete, or, literary, uncountable, with "the") Women; the human female gender and those who belong to it.
sex kønsliv samleje seksualliv erotik seksuel omgang
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.

sex /sɛks/ v
kønsbestemme
(zoology, transitive) To determine the sex of (an animal).
bolle kneppe samleje
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.

sex act sex acts n
knepning sexakt
Any act involving sexual stimulation.

sex appeal n
sexappeal
Sexual attractiveness. [from 1910s]

sex change sex changes n
kønsskifte
A change in sex, either natural or artificial.

sex hair n
bollehår
(colloquial) Bed hair as a result of sexual intercourse.

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ sex lives n
sexliv kønsliv
That part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity.

sex offender sex offenders n
seksualforbryder sexualforbryder
Somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature.

sex organ sex organs n
kønsorgan
(anatomy) An organ used in sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

sex partner sex partners n
sexpartner
Someone that one has sex with, especially on an informal or casual basis.

sex position sex positions n
samlejestilling sexstilling
Any of the physical positions adopted for sexual intercourse.

sex worker sex workers n
sexarbejder
A person who supplies sex work (short-term sexual services) in exchange for compensation.

sexagenarian /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
60-årig sekstiårig
Of or related to sixtysomethings.

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ sexisms n
sexisme
Discrimination or different treatment based on sex or gender.

sexology sexologies n
sexologi
(sciences, sex) The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.

sextant /ˈsɛk.stənt/ sextants n
sekstant
(nautical) A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.

sextuplet sextuplets n
seksling
One of a group of six persons or animals born from the same mother during the same birth.

sexual /ˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /ˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/ /ˈsɛk.ʃəl/ more sexual most sexual adj
seksuel køn kønslig
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes. [from 17th c.]

sexual abuse sexual abuses n
seksuelt misbrug
(crime) Any sexual activity that is undesired by one participant but forced on them nonetheless, especially when considered to be more sustained or frequent than an incident of sexual assault.

sexual intercourse sexual intercourses n
samleje
Sexual interaction, usually involving vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, between at least two organisms.

sexual orientation sexual orientations n
seksuel orientering
(obsolete) The process of orientation with regard to a sexual goal or potential partner.

sexual reproduction n
kønnet formering
The process whereby a new organism is created by combining the genetic material of two organisms.

sexually mature adj
kønsmoden
(biology, of an organism) Having reached the age or stage of being able to reproduce.

sexually transmitted disease sexually transmitted diseases n
kønssygdom seksuelt overført sygdom
(disease) Any of various diseases that are usually contracted through sexual contact.

sexy /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ sexier sexiest adj
sexet
Having sex appeal; attractive.
(of a thing or concept) Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.

sexy prime sexy primes n
sexede primtal
(math) Either of a pair of prime numbers that differ by six.

shack /ʃæk/ shacks n
skur hytte
A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

shack /ʃæk/ v
leve sammen sove hos
To live (in or with); to shack up.

shackle /ˈʃæk(ə)l/ /ˈʃækl̩/ shackles n
jern
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
sjækkel
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.

shade /ʃeɪd/ shades n
skygge
(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
(chiefly, literary, and, fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ shadows n
skygge
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
skygge
(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

shadow government shadow governments n
skyggeregering
(political science) A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

shag /ʃæɡ/ shags n
skarv topskarv
Any of several species of sea birds in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant family), especially a common shag or European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), found on European and African coasts.

shah /ʃɑː/ shahs n
shah
A king of Persia or Iran.

shahada /ʃɑˈhɑdə/ shahadas shahadat n
shahadah
(Islam, especially, theosophy) The Islamic declaration of belief in the unity of God, one of the five pillars, the formal content of which is the kalima (a minimal Islamic creed).

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ shakes n
rusk rysten
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
milkshake
A milkshake.

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
ryste
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
rokke
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
ryste chokere
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
give hånd på
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
ryste ryste af sig
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
ryste af sig
(intransitive, figurative) To be agitated; to lose firmness.

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ shallots n
skalotteløg
Any vegetable of certain species in the onion family.

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ shallower shallowest adj
lav flad
Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
lavvandet fladvandet grund grundet lav
Extending not far downward.
overfladisk
Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
åndsforladt
Lacking interest or substance; flat; one-dimensional.

shallow-fry v
pandestege
(British) To fry in a frying pan with only a thin layer of oil; to pan-fry.

sham marriage sham marriages n
proformaægteskab
A marriage of convenience conducted by two persons who do not intend to live as a couple, generally for the purpose of gaining some advantage arising from married status. Such marriages are illegal in most countries and both partners must therefore try to deceive the public about the nature of their marriage.

shaman /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ shamans n
shaman vølve
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ shamanisms n
shamanisme
Any of a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world.

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ shambles n
rodebutik
(countable) A great mess or clutter.
slagtehus
(countable) A scene of bloodshed, carnage or devastation.
(countable) A slaughterhouse.

shame /ʃeɪm/ shames n
skam
An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
Something to regret.

shame /ʃeɪm/ v
skamme ud
(transitive) To cause to feel shame.

shameless more shameless most shameless adj
skamløs
Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ shampoos n
shampoo
(mineral) A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.
An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ shamrocks n
kløverblad trekløver
The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ v
shanghaje
(transitive) To force or trick someone to go somewhere or do something against their will or interest, particularly
To press-gang sailors, especially (historical) for shipping or fishing work.

shape /ʃeɪp/ shapes n
form tilstand
The status or condition of something
form
Condition of personal health, especially muscular health.
A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
forme
(transitive) To give something a shape and definition.

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ shards n
skår
(by extension) A piece of material, especially rock and similar materials, reminding of a broken piece of glass or pottery.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ shares n
andel del
A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
aktie
(finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
dele
To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.
To have or use in common.
dele uddele
To divide and distribute.

shareholder /ˈʃɛəˌhəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɛ˞ˌhoʊl.dɚ/ shareholders n
aktieejer aktionær
One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

shari'a n
sharia sharialov
(Islam) A body of religious law forming a part of the Islamic tradition based on the scriptures of Islam, particularly the Qur'an and hadith.

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ sharks n
haj
(ichthyology) A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharper sharpest adj
skarp spids
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

sharp elbows n
rundsave på albuerne
a willingness to sacrifice others to advance one's own ambitions

sharp-tailed sandpiper sharp-tailed sandpipers n
spidshalet ryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris acuminata)

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ v
skærpe
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.

sharpshooter sharpshooters n
finskytte skarpskytte
A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.

shave /ʃeɪv/ shaves n
barbering
An instance of shaving.

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
barbere barbere sig rage rage sig
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ shavers n
barbermaskine
A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ shavings n
spån
(countable) A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /ʃɔːl/ [ʃɒːɫ] shawls n
sjal tørklæde
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
hun
(personal) The female (typically) person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
(personal, sometimes, _, affectionate) A ship or boat.

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
hun er bevidstløs
Indicates that a female person is currently not conscious.

she- prefix
hun hun-
A female, usually an animal.

she-cat she-cats n
hunkat
An (adult) female cat.

she-wolf she-wolves n
ulvinde hunulv
A female wolf.

sheaf /ʃiːf/ sheafs sheaves n
neg
A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
knippe
(mathematics) An abstract construct in topology that associates data to the open sets of a topological space (i.e. a presheaf) in such a way so as to make the local and global data compatible, generalizing the situation of functions, fiber bundles, manifold structure, etc. on a topological space. Formally, a presheaf \mathcal{F} whose sections are, in a technical sense, uniquely determined by their restrictions onto smaller sets: that is, given an open cover \{U_i \} of U:

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
klippe skære
To cut the hair of (a person).
(figurative) To deprive of property; to fleece.

sheatfish sheatfish sheatfishes n
gedde
The wels catfish (Silurus glanis), a catfish, the largest freshwater fish in Europe.

sheathe /ʃið/ /ʃiːð/ v
stikke i skede
(transitive) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

shed /ʃɛd/ sheds n
skur
A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

shed a tear /ˈʃɛdəˈtɪə/ v
fælde en tåre knibe en tåre
(idiomatic) To have a tear released, to cry (from sadness)

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ sheep sheeps n
får
(countable) A timid, shy person who is easily led by others.
(countable, chiefly, Christianity, chiefly plural) A religious adherent, a member of a congregation or religious community (compare flock).

sheep liver fluke sheep liver flukes n
leverikte
A parasitic flatworm, of species Fasciola hepatica, of the class Trematoda, that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans.

sheep milk sheep milks n
Fåremælk
milk produced by sheep

sheepdog sheepdogs n
fårehund
A breed of dog, used for herding sheep.

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ more sheepish most sheepish adj
fåret
Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
flov fåret
Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ more sheer most sheer sheerer sheerest adj
ren og skær
(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ sheets n
ark blad
A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc. In modern books, each sheet of paper is typically folded in half, to produce two leaves and four pages. In the absence of folding, "leaf" and "sheet" are equivalent.
skøde
(nautical) A line (rope) used to adjust the trim of a sail.

sheet bend sheet bends n
enkelt flagknob
A type of knot that can be used to join two ropes of different diameters.

sheet cake sheet cakes n
bradepandekage
(US) A simple, flat, rectangular cake, often vanilla or sometimes chocolate.

sheet metal sheet metals n
blik
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet, used widely as construction material and raw material for a multitude of industrial products. It is thicker than foil and thinner than plate.

sheet music n
partitur nodeark nodeblad noder
Handwritten or printed form of musical notation.

shelduck shelduck shelducks n
gravand
Any of various waterfowl of the genus Tadorna, native to Eurasia, Africa and Australasia.

shelf /ʃɛlf/ shelves n
hylde
A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
The capacity of such an object

shell /ʃɛl/ shells n
muslingeskal skal
The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
skal
The overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering the armadillo's body.
(in the plural) Husks of cacao seeds, a decoction of which is sometimes used as a substitute or adulterant for cocoa and its products such as chocolate.
(weaponry) The cartridge of a breechloading firearm; a load; a bullet; a round.
(architecture) Any slight hollow structure; a framework, or exterior structure, regarded as not complete or filled in, as the shell of a house.
skjold
The conjoined scutes that constitute the "shell" (carapace) of a tortoise or turtle.
æggeskal
A hard external covering of an animal.
One of the outer layers of skin of an onion.
bælg
A pod containing the seeds of certain plants, such as the legume Phaseolus vulgaris.
granathylster
(weaponry) The casing of a self-contained single-unit artillery projectile.
granat
(weaponry) A hollow, usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a siege mortar or a smoothbore cannon. It contains an explosive substance designed to be ignited by a fuse or by percussion at the target site so that it will burst and scatter at high velocity its contents and fragments. Formerly called a bomb.
skal skjold
(computing) An operating system software user interface, whose primary purpose is to launch other programs and control their interactions; the user's command interpreter. Shell is a way to separate the internal complexity of the implementation of the command from the user. The internals can change while the user experience/interface remains the same.

shell company shell companies n
skuffeselskab
(law, business) A company that engages in no substantive business activities, but instead exists as a vehicle for legal or financial transactions, typically to shield another party from liability or other issues.

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫˑfɪʃ] shellfish shellfishes n
skaldyr
A culinary and nutritional term for several groups of non-piscine, non-tetrapod, aquatic animals that are used as a food source. The term often exclusively refers to edible aquatic crustaceans, bivalve mollusks and cephalopod mollusks; but sometimes echinoderms may be included as well.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ shelters n
ly
A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
sætte på hylden
To place (something) on a shelf; especially, to place or arrange (books) on a bookshelf.

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ shepherds n
fårehyrde
A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
hyrde
(figurative) Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody.

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɜːbɪt/ /ˈʃɝbət/ /ˈʃɝbɚt/ /ˈʃɝbɪt/ sherbets n
sorbet
A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ shibboleths n
shibbolet
A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

shield /ʃiːld/ shields n
skjold
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
skjold -skjold
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

shield /ʃiːld/ v
beskytte
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

shieldmaiden shieldmaidens n
skjoldmø
(Norse mythology) A female virgin who had chosen to fight as a warrior in battle.

shift key shift keys n
shift shifttast skiftenøgle
(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to effect the same function, or to change the function of the function keys.

shiftwork n
turnus
A mode of employment in which sets of workers are rotated to maintain a continuous 24/7 operation; usually, with a system of three 8-hour shifts (24 ÷ 3 = 8): first shift, second shift, and third shift.

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ shiftier shiftiest adj
skummel
Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.

shin /ʃɪn/ shins n
skinneben
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: w:Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

shinbone shinbones n
skinneben
(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ shines n
skin
Brightness from a source of light.
glans
Brightness from reflected light.
brillans
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
skinne lyse stråle
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
blanke polere pudse
(transitive) To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
brillere glimre
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
glimte
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
helvedesild
(disease, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

ship /ʃɪp/ ships n
skib
(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

ship /ʃɪp/ v
afskibe skibe udskibe
(transitive) To send by water-borne transport.
sende fragte skibe
(transitive) To send (a parcel or container) to a recipient (by any means of transport).

shipbuilding shipbuildings n
skibsbyggeri skibsbygning
(uncountable, nautical) The construction of ships.
A construction of a ship.

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ shipments n
forsendelse leverance parti sending
a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)

shipowner shipowners n
skibsreder reder
(nautical) Someone who owns a ship.

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ shippings n
forsendelsesomkostninger
The cost of sending an item or package using postal or carrier services.

shipping company shipping companies n
rederi
(business, shipping) A company whose main line of business is ownership and operation of ships.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ shipwrecks n
vrag skibsvrag
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy; a ruined vessel or its remains.
skibbrud forlis skibsforlis
(countable, uncountable) An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwrecked adj
skibbruden
Stranded as a result of a shipwreck.

shipwright /ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/ shipwrights n
skibsbygger
A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

shipyard shipyards n
skibsværft værft
A place where ships are built and repaired.

shire /ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃaɪə/ shires n
grevskab
(chiefly, historical) An administrative area or district between about the 5th to the 11th century, subdivided into hundreds or wapentakes and jointly governed by an ealdorman and a sheriff; also, a present-day area corresponding to such a historical district; a county; especially (England) , a county having a name ending in -shire.

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ shirts n
skjorte bluse trøje
(clothing) An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

shirt sleeve shirt sleeves n
skjorteærme
The part of a shirt that covers an arm.

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
lort!
(vulgar) Expression of worry, failure, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.

shit /ʃɪt/ shits n
lort
(countable, uncountable, colloquial, vulgar) Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Nonsense; bullshit.
(countable, vulgar, colloquial) A nasty, despicable person, used particularly of men.
(uncountable, slang, vulgar) Anything exceptional or remarkable.
skidt lort
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Rubbish; worthless matter.

shit /ʃɪt/ v
skide ud
(transitive, vulgar, colloquial) To excrete (something) through the anus.
skide lave lort
(transitive, reflexive, vulgar, colloquial) To defecate on; to soil through defecating.

shit a brick v
flippe ud gå amok skide i bukserne
(idiomatic, vulgar) To react strongly or excessively, especially in anger, fear, or astonishment.

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ shitheads n
skiderik
(countable, derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar) A stupid or contemptible person.

shitstorm shitstorms n
shitstorm
(idiomatic, vulgar) Considerable backlash from the public.

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə/ /ˈʃɪt.ɚ/ [ˈʃɪɾ.ɚ] shitters n
lokum skidehus
(slang, vulgar) A toilet or lavatory; an outhouse.

shive /ʃaɪv/ shives n
skive
A slice, especially of bread.

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
skælve
To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
(nautical, transitive) To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

shiver my timbers /ˈʃɪvə maɪ ˈtɪmbəs/ /ˈʃɪvɚ maɪ ˈtɪmbɚs/ interjection
splitte mine bramsejl
A mild oath expressing surprise, disbelief or annoyance. It is stereotypically regarded as being uttered by pirates.

shoal /ʃəʊl/ shoals n
revle
A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ shocks n
chok
(figuratively) Something so surprising that it is stunning.
(medicine) Circulatory shock, a medical emergency characterized by the inability of the circulatory system to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements.

shock absorber shock absorbers n
støddæmper
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.

shock wave shock waves n
chokbølge
(physics) A powerful compression wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a velocity greater than the local speed of sound.

shoddy /ˈʃɑ.di/ /ˈʃɒd.i/ /ˈʃɔd.i/ [ˈʃɑ.ɾi] [ˈʃɔɾ.i] shoddier shoddiest adj
skod
Of poor quality or construction.

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ shoen shoes shoon n
sko
(footwear) A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
Something resembling a shoe in form, position, or function, such as a brake shoe.

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
sko
(transitive) To put shoes on someone or something else's feet, especially to put horseshoes on a horse.
sko beslå
(intransitive, chiefly, _, as, _, past, _) To cover an object with a protective layer of material.

shoe size shoe sizes n
skostørrelse
The size of shoe that fits a person, often indicated by an alphanumeric code.

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ shoebills n
træskonæb
Balaeniceps rex, a tall wading bird related to the stork, native to tropical African swamps; the sole species of the family Balaenicipitidae.

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ shoehorns n
skohorn
A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. This reduces discomfort and damage to the back of the shoe. By slipping it into the back of the shoe behind the heel, the user prevents the heel from squashing down the back of the shoe and causing difficulty; instead the heel slides down the smooth shoehorn, which then comes out easily once the foot is in place.

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ shoelaces n
snørebånd
A lace used for fastening a shoe.

shoemaker shoemakers n
skomager
A person who makes shoes

shoeshiner shoeshiners n
skopudser
A person who shines shoes and other footwear, usually for a fee.

shofar /ˈʃaʊ̯fɔʁ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɑɹ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃɔɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ̯fə/ /ˈʃɛɪ̯fɚ/ shofarot shofaroth shofars shofroth n
shofar
(Judaism) A ram’s-horn trumpet.

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ shogun shoguns n
shogun
The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.

shoot /ʃuːt/ shoots n
skud
The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
skyde fyre
To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit.
To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.

shoot oneself in the foot v
skyde sig selv i foden
(idiomatic) To act against one's own interests; to unintentionally behave self-destructively.

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ shootings n
skudangreb
(countable) an instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon

shooting range shooting ranges n
skydebane
A facility designed for firearms practice.

shooting star shooting stars n
stjerneskud
A meteor, especially a streak of light in the night sky, caused by a meteoroid burning up as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ shops n
butik
An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
handle shoppe
(intransitive) To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

shop assistant shop assistants n
ekspedient kassedame
An employee in a shop, a shopkeeper.

shop window shop windows n
butiksvindue
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

shopkeeper /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ shopkeepers n
købmand butiksejer butikshandlende detailhandlende handlende
A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.

shoplifting shopliftings n
butikstyveri
(uncountable) The action of stealing goods from a shop; the action of the verb shoplift.

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ shoppings n
indkøb shopping
The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.

shopping cart /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ shopping carts n
indkøbsvogn kundevogn
(US, Philippines) A conveyance used to carry groceries and other items while shopping in a store.

shopping centre shopping centres n
indkøbscenter butikscenter storcenter
(British, AU) A large retail outlet consisting of several shops.

shopping list shopping lists n
indkøbsliste indkøbsseddel
A list, written on e.g. a piece of paper, of items that need to be bought.

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ shores n
bred strand
(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.

shore crab shore crabs n
strandkrabbe
A type of crab (Carcinus maenas) native to the coasts of Europe and North Africa.

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] shorter shortest adj
kort
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
lav
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] v
kortslutte
(transitive) To cause a short circuit in (something).

short circuit short circuits n
kortslutning
(electrical engineering) A usually unintentional connection of low resistance or impedance in a circuit such that excessive and often damaging current flows in it.

short circuit v
kortslutte
(transitive) To cause a short circuit in.

short film short films n
kortfilm
Any motion picture not long enough to be considered a feature film.

short story short stories n
novelle
A work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

short-billed dowitcher short-billed dowitchers n
kortnæbbet sneppeklire
a long-legged and long-billed migratory wading bird, Limnodromus griseus

short-toed snake eagle short-toed snake eagles n
slangeørn
Circaetus gallicus, a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

shortcut /ˈʃoɹtˌkʌt/ /ˈʃoːt.kat/ /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ [ˈʃoːʔ.kat] [ˈʃoːʔ.kaʔ] shortcuts n
genvej
A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
(computing, in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.

shortcut key shortcut keys n
genvejstast tastaturgenvej
(computing) A key or key combination involved in a keyboard shortcut.

shortness shortnesses n
korthed
(uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.

shortness of breath n
vejrtrækningsbesvær åndenød
difficulty in breathing; dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
shorts
pants or trousers worn for sports or in warmer weather that do not go lower than the knees.

shortstop shortstops n
kortslutning

shortwave /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv/ adj
kortbølge
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.

shortwave /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv/ shortwaves n
kortbølge
(physics) An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ /ʃɔt/ shots n
skud
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
kugle
(countable, athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
hagl
(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.

shot in the dark shots in the dark n
skud i tågen
(idiomatic) A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.

shot put shot puts n
kuglestød
(athletics, uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

shot-putter shot-putters n
kuglestøder
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the shot put.

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ shotguns n
haglbøsse haglgevær
(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

should /ʃuːld/ /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ /ʃʊld/ v
skulle
(informal) With verbs such as 'see' or 'hear', usually in the second person, used to point out something remarkable in either a good or bad way.
Will be likely to (become or do something); indicates a degree of possibility or probability that the stated thing will happen or be true in the future.
Used to express what the speaker would do in another person's situation, as a means of giving a suggestion or recommendation.
burde skulle
(auxiliary) Ought to; expressing expectation.

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ shoulders n
skulder
(anatomy) The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.
rabat
The part of a key between the cuts and the bow.Parts of a Yale lock-type key

shoulder blade shoulder blades n
skulderblad
Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

shoulder-length adj
skulderlang
(of hair, clothing, jewellery, or similar) Reaching the shoulders.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ shouts n
råb skrig
A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
råbe skrige
(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

shove /ʃʌv/ v
skubbe
(transitive) To push, especially roughly or with force.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ shovels n
skovl
A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.

shovelful shovelfuls shovelsful n
skovlfuld
The amount that can be moved at once with a shovel.

shovelling shovellings n
gravning

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
vise
(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
(intransitive) To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

show of hands shows of hands n
håndsoprækning
A vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something.

show trial show trials n
skueproces
(legal) A trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused. [1937]

show-off show-offs n
blærerøv
One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ showers n
brusebad bruser
An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

shower gel shower gels n
shower gel
A commercial gel soap, used to wash oneself, especially in the shower.

shrew /ʃɹuː/ /ʃɹɪu̯/ shrews n
spidsmus
Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae (order Soricomorpha).
rappenskralde
(pejorative) An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ shrewder shrewdest adj
klog
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
fiffig listig snu
Artful, tricky or cunning.

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ shrikes n
tornskade
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ shriller shrillest adj
skinger
High-pitched and piercing.

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ shrimp shrimps n
reje
(uncountable) The flesh of such crustaceans.

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ shrines n
helligdom
A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
krympe krympe sig
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ shrouds n
ligklæde
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
vant
(nautical) One of a set of ropes or cables (rigging) attaching a mast to the sides of a vessel or to another anchor point, serving to support the mast sideways; such rigging collectively.

shrub /ʃɹʊb/ /ʃɹʌb/ shrubs n
busk
A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ shrugs n
skuldertræk
A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
trække på skuldrene
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
blande
(ambitransitive) To put in a random order.
slentre
To change one's position; to shift ground; to evade questions; to resort to equivocation; to prevaricate.

shun /ʃʌn/ v
sky
(transitive) To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʊt/ /ʃʌt/ v
lukke
(transitive) To close, to stop from being open.
(intransitive) To close, to stop being open.
(transitive, or, intransitive, chiefly, British) To close (a business) temporarily.
(transitive) To isolate, to close off from the world.

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
hold kæft
(highly, _, impolite, dismissal) Stop talking, crying, etc.
det mener du ikke
(colloquial, ) I don't believe it!, no way!

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] v
låse låse af
(transitive) To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
lukke
(transitive) To terminate (a business).
låse ind
(transitive) To put (someone or something) in a secure enclosed space, such as a room or container.
holde kæft holde mund klappe i klappe kaje låse ind
(ergative, derogatory, often imperative) Of a person, to stop talking or (of a person or thing) making noise.

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌt.ɚ/ shutters n
skodde
(usually, in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
lukke
(photography) The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ shuttles n
skyttel
(weaving) A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom.

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ shuttlecocks n
fjerbold
(countable) A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games. [from early 16th c.]

shy /ʃaɪ/ more shy most shy shier shiest shyer shyest adj
sky undselig vagtsom
genert
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

shy /ʃaɪ/ shies n
kast
An act of throwing.

shy /ʃaɪ/ v
kaste smide
(transitive) To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling.

shyness /ˈʃaɪnəs/ shynesses n
genert
The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ sibilants n
sibilant hvislelyd
(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ siblings n
søskende bror søster
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

sibling-in-law siblings-in-law n
svigersøskende
The sibling of the spouse of one's sibling.

sick /sɪk/ sicker sickest adj
syg syge
(less common in the, _, UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill.
(colloquial) Mentally unstable, disturbed.
syg
(slang) Very good, excellent, awesome, badass.

sick man of Europe pn
Europas syge mand
(archaic, politics) Ottoman Empire.

sick pay n
sygeløn
Money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave.

sickbag sickbags n
brækpose
A bag for catching vomit, often provided on aeroplanes in case of travel sickness.

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ sickbeds n
hospitalsseng sygeleje sygeseng
A bed used by a person who is sick.

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ sickles n
segl
(agriculture) An implement having a semicircular blade and short handle, used for cutting long grass and cereal crops.

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ sides n
side
A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.
A region in a specified position with respect to something.

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
bakkenbarter
Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

sidereal year sidereal years n
siderisk år
The orbital period of the Earth with respect to the fixed stars.

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ sidewalks n
fortov
(US) A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians
(US, by extension) Any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

sidewalk cafe sidewalk cafes n
fortovscafé
(US) An outdoor portion of a restaurant, coffeehouse or cafe.

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ sidings n
sidespor vigespor
(rail transport) A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for loading or unloading freight, storing trains or other rail vehicles; or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction) (the latter sense is probably an American definition).

siege /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ sieges n
belejring
(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ siege engines n
belejringsvåben kastemaskine
(artillery, historical) A large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.; specifically, a trebuchet or other type of catapult.

sieve /sɪv/ sieves n
si sigte
A device with a mesh, grate, or otherwise perforated bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.

sigh /saɪ/ sighs n
suk
A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

sigh /saɪ/ v
sukke
(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

sight /saɪt/ sights n
seværdighed
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
sigte
(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

sightworthy more sightworthy most sightworthy adj
seværdig

sigil /ˈsɪd͡ʒəl/ /ˈsɪd͡ʒɪl/ sigils n
segl
A seal, signature or signet.

sign /saɪn/ signs n
tegn
(sometimes, also used uncountably) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
fortegn
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.

sign /saɪn/ v
underskrive undertegne
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]

sign language sign languages n
tegnsprog
(uncountable) Sign languages (sense 1) considered collectively.

sign of the cross signs of the cross n
korsets tegn
(Christianity) A gesture of the hand moving over the front of one's body in the shape of a cross made as part of ritual or to invoke divine protection.

sign one's death warrant v
underskrive sin egen dødsdom
To make a decision that dooms one to certain death.

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ signals n
signal
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
signal signalere
(ambitransitive) To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ signatories n
underskriver
One who signs or has signed something.

signature /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ signatures n
underskrift
A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ significances n
betydning
The extent to which something matters; importance
Meaning.

significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ more significant most significant adj
signifikant
Having a noticeable or major effect.

significant figure significant figures n
betydende ciffer
(mathematics) A digit that is meaningful with respect to the precision of a measurement; that is, excluding any leading zeroes, trailing rounding or placeholder zeroes, and non-zero digits not warranted by the accuracy of a derivation or measurement.

significant other significant others n
kæreste
One's exclusive romantic partner.

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
betyde betegne
To mean; to betoken.

silage /ˈsaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ silages n
ensilage
Fermented green forage fodder stored in an airtight silo or clamp.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ silences n
stilhed tavshed
The absence of any sound.
Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.

silence is golden proverb
tale er sølv, tavshed er guld
Peace and quiet have great value.
Often the best choice is to say nothing.

silencer silencers n
lyddæmper lydpotte
An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits

silent film silent films n
stumfilm
(cinematography, retronym) A film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue.

silhouette /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ silhouettes n
silhuet
An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. [mid 19th c.]

silicon /ˈsɪləˌkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ silicons n
silicium
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.

silicone /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ silicones n
silikone
(chemistry) Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.

silicosis silicoses n
silikose
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. [from late 19th c.]

silk /sɪlk/ silks n
silke
(mostly, uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.
Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes.
The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel.
(colloquial) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel.
(circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
(horse racing, usually, in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner.

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ silkworms n
silkeorm
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

silly /ˈsɪ.li/ sillier silliest adj
dum
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
fjollet
(now, chiefly, Scottish, and, northern England, rare) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
(now, rural, _, UK, rare) Simple, plain, particularly:
sølle
Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:

silly /ˈsɪ.li/ sillies n
fjols tosse
(colloquial) A silly person.

silly goose silly geese n
dumme gås
(informal) A silly person; a simpleton.

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ silly seasons n
agurketid
(idiomatic, journalism) A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.

silt /sɪlt/ silts n
silt
(uncountable) Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ more silver most silver adj
sølvfarvet
Having a color like silver: a shiny gray.

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ silvers n
sølv sølvmønt sølvpenge
(collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
sølv- sølvtøj
(collectively) Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.
sølv sølv-
(collectively) Any items made from silver or any other white metal.
sølv sølvfarve
(uncountable) A shiny gray color.

silver Y silver Ys n
gammaugle
Ant of species Autographa gamma of moths, having distinctive Y-shaped marks on their forewings.

silver anniversary silver anniversaries n
sølvbryllup
The 25th anniversary of some event, particularly a wedding.

silver jubilee silver jubilees n
sølvjubilæum
The silver anniversary of a coronation, the 25th anniversary of a monarch's rule.

silver medal silver medals n
sølvmedalje
A medal made of, or having the color of, silver, given as a prize for finishing in second place.

silver medalist silver medalists n
sølvmedaljevinder sølvvinder
Someone who has received a silver medal.

silver nitrate n
sølvnitrat
(inorganic compound) The silver salt of nitric acid, AgNO3; it is sensitive to light and is used in the preparation of silver halides for photography; it is used in laboratories as a reagent to test for chloride

silver paper n
sølvpapir
aluminium foil, often used in wrapping food products such as chocolate.

silver screen silver screens n
hvidt lærred
A cinema screen onto which movies are projected.

silver-grey adj
sølvgrå
Of a shiny pale grey colour.

silver-grey silver-greys n
sølvgrå
A shiny pale grey colour.

silverfish silverfish silverfishes n
sølvfisk sølvkræ
A small wingless insect of species Lepisma saccharinum, with silvery scales; a type of bristletail.

silverware /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ silverwares n
sølvtøj
Anything manufactured from silver.

silverweed silverweeds n
gåsepotentil
Any of several species of low-growing flowering plants, the leaves of which are silvery underneath, some now assigned to the genus Argentina, most previously assigned to genus Potentilla.

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ more similar most similar adj
lignende magen til
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.

similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] similarities n
lighed
Closeness of appearance to something else.

simile /ˈsɪməli/ similes similia n
sammenligning lignelse
A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as.

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɪ.mə.ni/ simonies n
simoni
The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [ˈsɪmpl̩] more simple most simple simpler simplest adj
simpel enkel
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.

simple machine simple machines n
enkel maskine
(physics, engineering) A device that only requires the application of a single force to work.

simple past simple pasts n
datid præteritum
(grammar) A tense used to describe something that happened in the past, formed by the inflection of a single word, without any auxiliary verb such as be or have.

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ simpletons n
enfoldig naiv tosse
(pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

simplified /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/ more simplified most simplified adj
forenklet
Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
forenkle
(transitive) To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

simply connected adj
enkeltsammenhængende
(topology, of a topological space) Having its fundamental group a singleton.

simulate /ˈsɪm.jə.lət/ /ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊ.lɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊˌlæɪt/ v
simulere
To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ simultaneities n
samtidighed
The quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneousness.

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
samtidig
Happening at the same moment.

simultaneous interpreting n
simultanoversættelse
(translation studies) A type of oral translation from one language into another which is produced at the same time as a person is speaking.

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
samtidigt
Occurring at the same time.

sin /sɪn/ sins n
synd
(theology) A violation of divine will or religious law.
synder synd
A misdeed or wrong.

sin /sɪn/ v
synde
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.

since /sɪns/ conjunction
siden
From the time that.

since /sɪns/ preposition
siden
From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ more sincere most sincere sincerer sincerest adj
oprigtig
Meant truly or earnestly.

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ sincerities n
oprigtighed
The quality or state of being sincere.

sine /saɪn/ sines n
sinus
(trigonometry, mathematics) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.

sine qua non /ˌsaɪni kweɪ ˈnɑn/ /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnoʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ sine qua nons sine quibus non n
absolut nødvendighed nødvendig betingelse
An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɑɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kjʊə/ sinecures n
sinecure ben loppetjans
A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ more sinful most sinful adj
syndig
Having sinned; guilty of sin.
Constituting a sin; morally or religiously wrong; wicked; evil

sing /sɪŋ/ v
synge
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
svide
(transitive) To remove the nap of (cloth), by passing it rapidly over a red-hot bar, or over a flame, preliminary to dyeing it.
(transitive) To remove the hair or down from (a plucked chicken, etc.) by passing it over a flame.

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ singers n
sanger sangerinde
A person who sings, often professionally.

singing voice singing voices n
sangstemme
A person's voice when singing.

single bond single bonds n
enkeltbinding
(physical chemistry) A covalent bond in which one electron pair is shared between two atoms.

single crochet single crochets n
fastmaske
(US) the most common stitch in crochet, used to create two-dimensional surfaces; achieved by pulling the thread through the next loop, then pulling the thread through both of the loops on the hook

single father single fathers n
alenefar
A man raising a child on his own without a spouse or partner.

single mother single mothers n
alenemor
A woman raising a child on her own without a spouse or partner.

single parent single parents n
aleneforælder
A parent who is the only guardian of offspring.

single room single rooms n
enkeltværelse
A room that has one single bed.

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ singlets n
undertrøje

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ more singular most singular adj
singulær
(linear algebra, of matrix) Having no inverse.

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ singulars n
ental singularis
(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ more sinister most sinister adj
heraldisk venstre sinister
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ sinks n
køkkenvask vask håndvask
A basin used for holding water for washing.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
synke
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
sænke
(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.

sinking /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ sinkings n
forlis
the process by which something sinks, or is sunk.

sinless more sinless most sinless adj
syndefri syndeløs
Without sin; never having sinned.

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ sinners n
synder synderinde
A person who sins or has sinned.

sip /sɪp/ sips n
nip sip slurk
A small mouthful of drink

sip /sɪp/ v
nippe sippe
(transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.

sir /saː(ɾ)/ /sæ(ɾ)/ /sə(ɹ)/ /sə(ɾ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ sirs n
herre hr.
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ sissies n
skvat svækling
(sometimes, derogatory, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ sisters sistren n
søster nonne
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
afdelingssygeplejerske søster
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.

sister city sister cities n
venskabsby
A foreign city with which a city has a declared relationship of cordiality.

sister company sister companies n
søsterselskab

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ sister-in-laws sisters-in-law n
svigerinde
The sister of one's spouse.
The wife of the sibling of one's spouse.
(less common) Co-sister-in-law: The wife of one's sibling-in-law.

sit /sɪt/ v
sidde
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
(government) To be a member of a deliberative body.

situation /ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ situations n
situation
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

situation comedy situation comedies n
situationskomedie
(comedy, TV) An episodic comedy radio or television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation with the same set of characters.

six /sɪks/ sixes n
sekstal seks
The digit or figure 6.

six /sɪks/ numeral
seks
A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This many dots: (••••••).

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
seksten
The cardinal number occurring after fifteen and before seventeen, represented in Arabic numerals as 16 and in Roman numerals as XVI.

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
sekstende
The ordinal form of the number sixteen.

sixth /sɪksθ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪkθ] adj
sjette
The ordinal form of the number six.

sixth /sɪksθ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪkθ] sixths n
sjettedel
One of six equal parts of a whole.

sixth sense sixth senses n
sjette sans
Extrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
tresindstyvende tressende
The ordinal form of the number sixty.

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
tres
The cardinal number occurring after fifty-nine and before sixty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LX and in Arabic numerals as 60.

sixty-eight numeral
otteogtres
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-seven and preceding sixty-nine.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ sixty-nines n
69'er niogtres
(sexuality) A sex position where two people give each other oral sex at the same time.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ numeral
niogtres
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-eight and preceding seventy.

sixty-seven numeral
syvogtres
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-six and preceding sixty-eight.

sixty-two numeral
toogtres
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-one and preceding sixty-three.

sixtysomething sixtysomethings n
60-åring tresåring
(colloquial) A person between 60 and 69 years old.

size /saɪz/ sizes n
størrelse mål
The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is. [from 15th c.]
A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing. [from 16th c.]

skald /skæld/ /skɔːld/ skalds n
skjald
(historical) A Nordic poet of the Viking Age.

skate /skeɪt/ skates n
skøjte
The act of roller skating or ice skating

skate /skeɪt/ v
skøjte
To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ skaters n
skøjteløber
A person who skates.

skein /skeɪn/ skeins n
dukke fed
A quantity of yarn, thread, etc. put up together in an oblong shape, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ skeleta skeletons n
skelet
(anatomy) The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.
(figuratively) A very thin person.
(figuratively) The central core of something that gives shape to the entire structure.
(architecture) A frame that provides support to a building or other construction.

skeleton in the cupboard skeletons in the cupboard n
skelet i skabet
(UK, idiomatic) A shameful secret.

skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ more skeptical most skeptical adj
skeptisk
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ skepticisms n
skepticisme
A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

sketch /sket͡ʃ/ /skɛt͡ʃ/ sketches n
skitse
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.

sketch /sket͡ʃ/ /skɛt͡ʃ/ v
skitsere
(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ more skew most skew skewer skewest adj
skæv
(not comparable) Neither parallel nor perpendicular to a certain line; askew.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ skis n
ski
One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ skiers n
skiløber skiløberske
One who skis.

skill /skɪl/ [skɪo̯] [skɪɫ] [skɪʊ̯] skills n
færdighed evne kundskab
Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] more skillful most skillful adj
behændig dygtig skikket
Possessing skill; skilled.

skim /skɪm/ v
slå smut
(transitive) To throw an object so it bounces on water.
rikochettere
(intransitive) To ricochet.
skimme
(transitive) To read quickly, skipping some detail.

skim milk skim milks n
skummetmælk letmælk minimælk
(North America, Australia) Non-fat milk; milk that has had the cream removed.

skin /skɪn/ skins n
skræl
hud skind
(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
skind hud
(countable) The skin and fur of an individual animal used by humans for clothing, upholstery, etc.
(countable) A congealed layer on the surface of a liquid.

skin /skɪn/ v
skrabe
(transitive) To injure the skin of.
flå
(transitive) To remove the skin and/or fur of an animal or a human.
(transitive) To cover with skin, or as if with skin; hence, to cover superficially.

skin and bones n
skind og ben
A person or an animal that is emaciated or very thin, as from lack of nutrition.

skin cancer skin cancers n
hudkræft
(oncology, pathology) A malignant growth on the skin, such as melanoma.

skin color skin colors n
hudfarve
(literally) The color of human skin.
(figuratively) One's ethnicity.

skin hunger n
hudsult
A craving for interpersonal physical contact, such as hugs.

skinning skinnings n
flåning
The act of removing the skin, as for example from animals killed for meat#Noun, hides, and furs.

skinny dip v
nøgenbade
To swim naked.

skinny dipping /ˈskɪni ˈdɪpɪŋ/ n
nøgenbadning
Swimming in the nude, as opposed to with a swimsuit.

skip /skɪp/ v
overspringe springe over
(transitive) To disregard, miss or omit part of a continuation (some item or stage).
pjække
(transitive, informal) Not to attend (some event, especially a class or a meeting).

skipper /ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪpɚ/ skippers n
kaptajn skibsfører skipper
(nautical) The master of a ship.

skipping rope skipping ropes n
sjippetov
An item for play or physical exercise consisting of a length of rope with a handle attached to each end, intended to be swung over and under a person jumping in a continual rhythm.

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ skirmishes n
skærmydsel
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ skirts n
nederdel skørt
An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.
(pejorative, slang) A woman.

skirt chaser skirt chasers n
skørtejæger
(idiomatic) A man with amorous intentions who habitually seeks out female companionship.

skirt suit skirt suits n
dragt

skoal interjection
skål
A toast when drinking, roughly equivalent to cheers.

skua /ˈskjuːə/ skuas n
kjove
Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /skʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ /ˌskəlˈdəɡ-/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ skulduggeries n
svindelnummer
(countable) A devious device or trick.

skull /skʌl/ skulls n
kranium kranie
(anatomy) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
dødningehoved
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

skunk /skʌŋk/ skunks n
skunk stinkdyr
Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.

sky /skaɪ/ skies n
himmel
The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen.
With a descriptive word: the part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its climate, condition, etc.
(chiefly, literary, and, poetic, archaic) Usually preceded by the: the abode of God or the gods, angels, the souls of deceased people, etc.; heaven; also, powers emanating from heaven.

sky blue more sky blue most sky blue adj
himmelblå lyseblå
Of a vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

sky-high adj
skyhøj tårnhøj
extremely tall

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ skylarks n
sanglærke
A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ skylights n
tagvindue
(architecture) A window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.

skyr /skɪə/ /skɪər/ n
skyr
A yogurt-like product made of curdled milk, curds stored up for food; a thick dairy product unique to Icelandic cuisine.

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ skyscrapers n
skyskraber
(architecture) A very tall building with a large number of floors.

slag /slæɡ/ slags n
slagge
Impurities formed and separated out when a metal is smelted from ore; vitrified cinders.

slam /slæm/ v
slå til
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ slanders n
bagvaskelse
A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
bagtale
To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] slangs n
slang
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

slap /slæp/ slaps n
lussing
(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

slap in the face slaps in the face n
lussing ørefigen
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap,‎ in,‎ the,‎ face. (This sense is a translation hub.)

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ more slapdash most slapdash adj
forhastet
Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ more slapdash most slapdash adv
jasket
In a hasty or careless manner.

slapstick slapsticks n
falde på halen-komik
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ slashes n
hug
A swift, broad, cutting stroke, especially one made with an edged weapon or whip.
skråstreg
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩.

slash and burn n
svedjebrug
A technique in agriculture where plant matter is roughly cut down and then burned over to prepare fields for the next crop.

slaty-backed gull slaty-backed gulls n
skifermåge
Larus schistisagus, a large gull.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ slaughters n
slakt
(uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
slagte
(transitive) To butcher animals, generally for food.

slave /sleɪv/ slaves n
slave træl slavinde trælkone
A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control.
slave
(BDSM) A submissive partner in a BDSM relationship who consensually submits to, sexually or personally, serving one or more masters or mistresses.
(engineering, computing, photography) A device (such as a secondary flash or hard drive) that is subject to the control of another (a master).
slave træl
A sex slave, a person who is forced against their will to perform, for another person or group, sexual acts on a regular or continuing basis.

slave /sleɪv/ v
slave
(intransitive) To work hard.

slave labour n
slavearbejde
Using slaves to do work
(figuratively) The employment of workers for meagre pay to do tedious tasks.

slave trade slave trades n
slavehandel
traffic in slaves

slavelike more slavelike most slavelike adj
trælagtig
Resembling a slave.

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
savle
(intransitive) To drool saliva from the mouth; to slobber.

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ slaveries n
slaveri
An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
(figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

slay /sleɪ/ v
dræbe
(transitive, now, literary) To kill; to murder.

sleazy /ˈsliː.zi/ sleazier sleaziest adj
lyssky skummel
Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.

sledge /slɛd͡ʒ/ sledges n
slæde kælk
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ sledgehammers n
forhammer mukkert
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ sleeps n
søvn sove
(uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
sove
(intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
(intransitive) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant.

sleep over v
overnatte
To spend the night as a guest in someone's home.

sleep-drunk more sleep-drunk most sleep-drunk adj
søvndrukken
Slowed or weakened by recent sleep; drowsy; groggy.

sleepiness sleepinesses n
søvnighed

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ sleeping bags n
sovepose
A padded or insulated bag large enough to surround the whole body and which keeps the user warm while sleeping, used as a substitute for bedclothes.

sleeping car sleeping cars n
sovevogn
(rail) A railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ sleepier sleepiest adj
søvnig træt
Tired; feeling the need for sleep.

sleepyhead sleepyheads n
syvsover
(informal) A sleepy person.

sleet /sliːt/ sleets n
slud
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Northeast US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.

sleeve /sliːv/ sleeves n
ærme muffe
The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ more slender most slender slenderer slenderest adj
slank
Thin; slim.

slender-billed gull slender-billed gulls n
tyndnæbbet måge
Chroicocephalus genei, a mid-sized gull which breeds very locally around the Mediterranean and the north of the western Indian Ocean.

sleuth /sluːθ/ sleuths n
blodhund
(archaic) A sleuthhound; a bloodhound.

slice /slaɪs/ slices n
skive
A thin, broad piece cut off.

slide /slaɪd/ slides n
rutschebane
An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
skred
The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
ventil
A valve that works by sliding, such as in a trombone.
dias lysbillede presentationsbillede
(photography) A transparent plate bearing an image to be projected to a screen.

slide /slaɪd/ v
glide
(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
skride rutsche
(intransitive) To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.
glide miste balancen
(intransitive, slang) To go; to move from one place or to another.

slide rule slide rules n
regnestok
An analog calculator consisting of three interlocking strips marked with logarithmic scales, such that multiplication, division etc. can be performed by the equivalent of addition and subtraction.

slideshow slideshows n
presentation
A presentation of a series of photographic slides, usually with a spoken or recorded explanation.

sliding door sliding doors n
skydedør
A door that opens and closes by sliding to the side; sometimes one of a pair.

slim /slɪm/ slimmer slimmest adj
slank tynd
Slender; thin.

slime /slaɪm/ slimes n
slim
Any mucilaginous substance; or a mucus-like substance which exudes from the bodies of certain animals, such as snails or slugs.

slimming more slimming most slimming adj
slankende
Making a person seem or become slimmer.

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ slings n
slynge
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
slynge
To throw with a sling.

slip /slɪp/ v
glide
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

slip road slip roads n
frakørsel tilkørsel
A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)

slipped disc slipped discs n
diskusprolaps
(pathology) A vertebral disc that protrudes into the spinal canal, exerting pressure on spinal nerves and causing backache or sciatica.

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ slippers n
tøffel hjemmesko
A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.
(footwear) Such a shoe intended for indoor use; a bedroom or house slipper.

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ more slippery most slippery slipperier slipperiest adj
glat
Of a surface, having low friction, often due to being covered in a non-viscous liquid, and therefore hard to grip, hard to stand on without falling, etc.

slippery as an eel adj
åleglat
(simile, colloquial) So slippery that it is almost impossible to hold.
(idiomatic, simile, colloquial) Very crafty or cunning.

slippery jack slippery jacks n
brungul rørhat
A mushroom in genus Suillus, family Boletaceae, especially Suillus luteus; boletes, they have no gills, but release spores from tubes ending in open pores.

slipstitch slipstitches n
kædemaske
(crocheting) a stitch used to connect different parts of a work, achieved by pulling the thread through two non-adjacent loops

slob /slɒb/ slobs n
dovenlars dovendidrik
(informal, derogatory) A lazy and slovenly or obese person.

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ sloes n
slåen

slog /slɑɡ/ /slɒɡ/ v
ase okse traske
(intransitive) To walk slowly or doggedly, encountering resistance.

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ slogans n
slogan
(advertising) A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised.

sloop /sluːp/ sloops n
slup
(nautical) A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ slopes n
skråning
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
hældning
(mathematics, of a line, with respect to a fixed coordinate system) The ratio of the vertical and horizontal distances between two points lying on the line.
(mathematics, of a curve at a given point; sometimes proscribed, see Usage notes) The slope of the line tangent to the curve at the given point.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ v
skråne
(intransitive) To tend steadily upward or downward.

sloppy /ˈslɑ.pi/ /ˈslɒp.i/ sloppier sloppiest adj
sjusket
Messy; not neat, elegant, or careful.

slot /slɑt/ /slɒt/ slots n
sprække kærv revne rille
A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding in it.
lamel liste
A metal bolt or wooden bar, especially as a crosspiece.
spor
The track of an animal, especially a deer; spoor.
(journalism) The inside of the "rim" or semicircular copy desk, occupied by the supervisor of the copy editors.

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ sloths n
dovenskab
(uncountable) Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.
dovendyr
(countable) A herbivorous, arboreal South American mammal of the families Choloepodidae and Bradypodidae, noted for its slowness and inactivity.

slough /slʌf/ sloughs n
ham
The skin shed by a snake or other reptile.

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ slower slowest adj
langsom
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.

slow motion n
slowmotion
(cinematography) A technique of film, photography, and video to stretch time and allow visibility of things normally happening too fast to be conveniently examined.

slow news day slow news days n
agurketid
(journalism) A time when media organizations publish trivial stories due to the lack of more substantial topics.

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ more slowly most slowly slowlier slowliest adv
langsomt
(manner) At a slow pace.

slowness slownesses n
langsomhed
The quality or state of being slow.

slug /slʌɡ/ slugs n
snegl dræbersnegl skovsnegl
Any of many terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks, having no (or only a rudimentary) shell. [from early 18th c.]

slum /slʌm/ slums n
slum slumkvarter
(countable, pejorative) A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ slumbers n
slummer blund
A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ v
blunde slumre
(intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ slurs n
skældsord
An insult or slight.

slurp /slɜːp/ /slɝp/ v
slubre
(transitive) To eat or drink noisily.

slut /slʊt/ /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ sluts n
luder mær tøjte
(vulgar, often, _, derogatory) A sexually promiscuous woman.
tæve tævehund
(obsolete) A female dog.

sly as a fox adj
snu som en ræv
(simile) Very sly, very cunning.

slöjd n
sløjd
A system of handicraft-based education started in Finland in 1865 and later adopted worldwide.

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ [smoːɫ] smaller smallest adj
lille liden
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

small caps n
kapitæler
(typography) Capital letters shown in the same form but in small size (typically of the same size as lower-case letters).

small intestine small intestines n
tyndtarm
(anatomy) The upper part of the intestine, between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.

small white small whites n
lille kålsommerfugl
A small, white butterfly Pieris rapae, of the family Pieridae, that damages Brassica rapa crops in temperate regions worldwide.

smallholder smallholders n
husmand
A person who owns or runs a smallholding (small farm): a minor independent farmer.

smallholding smallholdings n
husmandsbrug husmandssted
A small farm.

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ smallpoxes n
kopper
(disease) An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae. It was completely eradicated in the 1970s, but still exists in laboratories. Those who survived were left with pockmarks.

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ more smart most smart smarter smartest adj
smart klog
(informal) Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
intelligent
(often, in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).
elegant flot
Good-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable.

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
gøre ondt
(intransitive) To feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; to be punished severely; to feel the sting of evil.

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ smartphones n
smartphone
(cell phone) A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

smartwatch smartwatches n
smartur
A wristwatch with electronic functionality beyond timekeeping.

smash /smæʃ/ v
smadre
(transitive) To break (something brittle) violently.

smashing /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ more smashing most smashing adj
fed
(originally, US, now, British, and, Irish) Wonderful, very good or impressive.

smear campaign smear campaigns n
smædekampagne
(idiomatic) An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.

smearer smearers n
klatmaler
(pejorative) An unskillful painter.

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ smegmas smegmata n
smegma nakkeost
A whitish sebaceous secretion that collects between the glans penis and foreskin or in the vulva.

smell /smɛl/ smells n
lugtesans
A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
lugt
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.

smell /smɛl/ v
lugte
(transitive) To sense a smell or smells.
lugte dufte stinke
(intransitive, copulative) Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

smell-brain n
lugthjernen
(neuroanatomy) The part of the brain involved with smelling.

smelling salt smelling salts n
lugtesalt
(usually, in the plural) ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is inhaled as a mild irritant to the mucous membranes, to help restore consciousness.

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ smellier smelliest adj
ildelugtende
(figuratively, computing, slang, in extreme programming) Having signs that suggest a design problem; having a code smell.

smetana /ˈsmɛ.tə.nə/ n
smetana
A form of soured cream or crème fraîche from Central and Eastern Europe.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ smiles n
smil
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
smile
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ smileys smilies n
smiley
A simplified representation of a smiling face.

smith /smɪθ/ smiths n
smed
A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ smokes n
røg
(uncountable) The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.
smøg
(colloquial, countable) A cigarette.
røgfarve
(uncountable) A light grey color tinted with blue.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ v
ryge
(transitive) To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
(intransitive) To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.
(intransitive) To give off smoke.
røge ryge
(transitive) To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.

smoke detector smoke detectors n
røgdetektor
A device that sounds an alarm when it detects smoke or other evidence of fire.

smoke diver n
røgdykker
A firefighter with breathing apparatus who enters smoke-filled rooms and buildings (to search, rescue, and extinguish).

smoke grenade smoke grenades n
røggranat
A bomb that generates thick smoke when it explodes; used especially to produce a smokescreen.

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ smokers n
ryger
A person who smokes tobacco habitually.

smokescreen smokescreens n
røgslør
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ smokings n
rygning
The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
The act of exposing (something) to smoke; (by extension) the process by which foods are cured or flavoured by smoke

smoking room smoking rooms n
rygelokale rygeværelse
A room designated for people who wish to smoke.

smooth /smuːð/ smoother smoothest adj
glat
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
(mathematics, of a function) Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain.

smooth /smuːð/ v
glatte udglatte
(transitive) To make smooth or even.

smoothbore adj
glatløbet
(of, firearms) Having a bore with a smooth interior, i.e. one that has not been rifled.

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
glatte
(transitive) To make smooth.

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəʊs(ˌ)bʊəd/ /ˈʃmɔɹ-/ smorgasbords n
kolde bord
A Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes; (by extension) any buffet with a wide selection of dishes.

smother /ˈsmʊðə/ /ˈsmʊðəɹ/ /ˈsmʌðə/ /ˈsmʌðəɹ/ /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
kvæle
(intransitive) To be suffocated.

smotherer smotherers n
kvæler
Agent noun of smother; one who smothers.

smug /smʌɡ/ smugger smuggest adj
selvfed selvgod
Irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(ɹ)/ smugglers n
smugler
One who smuggles things.

smuggling smugglings n
smugleri smugling
An act of something being smuggled.

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ smurfs smurves n
smølf
(comics, fictional character) A blue pixie with white stocking cap, from the media franchise The Smurfs.

snack /snæk/ snacks n
snack
A light meal.
An item of food eaten between meals.

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] snails n
snegl snegl med sneglehus
Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.
snegl
(informal, by extension) A slow person; a sluggard.

snail mail n
sneglepost
(retronym) Mail (postal service), especially as compared with email.

snail's pace n
sneglefart
(informal) A frustratingly slow rate of speed.

snake /sneɪk/ snakes n
slange
A legless reptile of the suborder Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.

snake /sneɪk/ v
slange sno
(intransitive) To follow or move in a winding route.

snake charmer snake charmers n
slangetæmmer
A performer who entertains crowds by performing tricks with dangerous snakes.

snake oil n
kvaksalverprodukt
(idiomatic) A fraudulent, ineffective potion or nostrum; panacea.

snakelike more snakelike most snakelike adj
slangeagtig
Resembling a snake; long, thin and flexible, or waving about in a snake-like manner; snaky.

snakeskin snakeskins n
slangeham slangeskind
The skin of a snake

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ snap elections n
lynvalg valg i utide
(politics) An election that is called earlier than the regularly scheduled election time.

snap fastener snap fasteners n
trykknap
a pair of male/female interlocking disks used to fasten a piece of clothing in place of buttons

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ snapdragons n
løvemund haveløvemund
(countable) Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
snuppe
(transitive) To grasp and remove quickly.

sneak thief sneak thieves n
snigtyv
A thief who steals without being noticed and without using violence.

sneeze /sniːz/ sneezes n
nys
An act of sneezing.

sneeze /sniːz/ v
nyse
(intransitive, medical sign) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

snipe /snaɪp/ snipe snipes n
bekkasin
Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ snipers n
finskytte skarpskytte
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
snigskytte
Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ snitches n
tyv tyveknægt
(slang) A thief.
stikker forræder
(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ v
sladre stikke
(slang, intransitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.

snob /snɑb/ /snɒb/ snobs n
snob
(informal, derogatory) A person who wishes to be seen as a member of the upper classes and who looks down on those perceived to have inferior or unrefined tastes. [from 20th c.]

snobbish /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ more snobbish most snobbish adj
snobbet
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ snookers n
snooker
A cue sport, popular in the UK and other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
snorke
(ambitransitive) To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

snorkel snorkels n
snorkel
(underwater diving) A hollow tube, held in the mouth, or mounted on and opening into a diving mask, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.

snorkel v
snorkle
To use a snorkel.

snot /snɑt/ /snɒt/ snots n
snot
(informal, uncountable, sometimes, slightly, vulgar) Mucus, especially mucus from the nose.

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ snouts n
tryne snude snudeskaft
The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.
snude snudeskaft
The front of the prow of a ship or boat. [First attested in 1387.]
The anterior prolongation of the head of a gastropod; a rostrum.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] snows n
sne snefald
(uncountable) The frozen, crystalline state of water that falls as precipitation.
sne
(uncountable) Any similar frozen form of a gas or liquid.
(countable) A snowfall; a blanket of frozen, crystalline water.
(uncountable) A shade of the color white.
(uncountable) The moving pattern of random dots displayed on a television, etc., when no transmission signal is being received.
Marine snow.
(informal, in the plural) Clipping of snow tires.
sne kokain
(uncountable, slang) Cocaine.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] v
sne
(impersonal) To have snow fall from the sky.

snow bunting snow buntings n
snespurv
A finch of species Plectrophenax nivalis, having white plumage, widely distributed in northern latitudes.

snow cannon snow cannons n
snekanon
A machine that spurts out snow over pistes where there is little or no snow cover.

snow cover snow covers n
snedække
A covering of snow

snow globe snow globes n
snekugle
A decorative object or toy containing a model of a landscape, fluid and suspended white flakes that emulate snowfall when shaken.

snow goose snow geese n
snegås
A goose of the species Chen caerulescens, native to North America.

snow leopard snow leopards n
sneleopard
A large feline mammal, Panthera uncia (syn. Uncia uncia), native to mountain ranges of central Asia.

snow-blind adj
sneblind
Affected by snow blindness; temporarily blinded by light reflected off snow.

snow-white adj
snehvid
As white as snow; exceptionally white.

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ snowballs n
snebold
A ball of snow, usually one made in the hand and thrown for amusement in a snowball fight; also a larger ball of snow made by rolling a snowball around in snow that sticks to it and increases its diameter.

snowball effect snowball effects n
sneboldeffekt
An accelerating growth of magnitude, including fame, fortune, importance, or danger.

snowball fight snowball fights n
sneboldkamp
A scuffle or play fight whose object is to hit opponents with snowballs.

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ snowbirds n
mørkøjet junco
A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.

snowblower snowblowers n
snekanon sneslynge
A motorized vehicle that picks up snow off the ground and blows it to one side in order to clear a path.

snowboot snowboots n
snestøvle
A water-resistant type of footwear with extra insulation or lining.

snowdrift /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ snowdrifts n
snedrive snefane
A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ snowdrops n
vintergæk
Any of the 20 species of the genus Galanthus of the Amaryllidaceae, bulbous flowering plants, bearing a solitary, pendulous, white, bell-shaped flower that appears, depending on species, between autumn and late winter or early spring, all native to temperate Eurasia.

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ snowfalls n
snefald
An instance of falling of snow.
The amount of snow that falls on one occasion.

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ snowflakes n
snefnug
A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.
hvidblomme
Any of several bulbous European plants, of the genus Leucojum, having white flowers.

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ snowmen n
snemand
A humanoid figure made with large snowballs stacked on each other. Human traits like a face and arms may be fashioned with sticks (arms), a carrot (nose), and stones or coal (eyes, mouth).

snowmobile snowmobiles n
snescooter
(vehicle) A vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear, used for travelling over snow, sometimes as sport.

snowplow snowplows n
sneplov
A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.
A device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used for removing snow.

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ snowshoes n
snesko
A flat item of footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow.

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ snowstorms n
snestorm
Bad weather involving blowing winds and snow, or blowing winds and heavy snowfall amount.

snowy owl snowy owls n
sneugle
A large, white, nomadic Arctic owl (Bubo scandiacus).

snub /snʊb/ /snʌb/ snubs n
fornærmelse
A deliberate affront or slight.

snuffbox snuffboxes n
snusæske
A small box or container to hold snuff or loose tobacco.

snuggle /ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ v
ligge tæt putte
(transitive, intransitive) To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ /sʌo/ more so most so adj
så sådan
As what was or will be mentioned.
(dated, UK, slang) Homosexual.
så sådan og
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ /sʌo/ adv
så og sådan
To the (explicitly stated) extent that.
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
så sådan
To the (implied) extent.
Very much.
In a particular manner.
(with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
sådan
Very (positive or negative clause).
og sådan
(informal) at all (negative clause).

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ /sʌo/ conjunction
så sådan
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
(informal) Used as a sentence-starting filler or introductory word with no particular meaning.
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
og sådan
With the result that; for that reason; therefore.
sådan
(archaic) Provided that; on condition that; as long as.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ /sʌo/ interjection
så sådan og
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
så sådan
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.

so far adv
hidtil
(idiomatic) Until now; previously; yet.

so far so good proverb
så langt, så godt
(idiom) Up to this point, all is OK.

so they say phraseologicalUnit
efter sigende
Apparently, according to others.

so to speak adv
så at sige
In a manner of speaking.

so what interjection
det rager mig hvad rager det mig og hvad så
(informal, rhetorical question, impolite) Used to indicate indifference, often as a reply to an unimportant or irrelevant statement.

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
såkaldt
so named; commonly called.

soaked /səʊkt/ more soaked most soaked adj
gennemblødt gennemvåd
Drenched with water, or other liquid.

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ soaps n
sæbe
(countable, uncountable, informal, by extension, mineral) Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.

soap bubble soap bubbles n
sæbeboble
A very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface.

soap dish soap dishes n
sæbeskål
A dish-like container to hold a bar of soap, often mounted to the wall of a bathroom.

soap opera /ˈsoʊp ˌɑ.pɚ.ə/ /ˈsoʊp ˌɑ.pɹə/ soap operas n
sæbeopera
(countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

soapery soaperies n
sæbefabrik
A factory making soap

soapwort soapworts n
sæbeurt
Any perennial herb of the genus Saponaria.

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
svæve
(intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ sobs n
hulk hulken
A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
hulke
(intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps.
(transitive) To say (something) while sobbing.

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ soberer soberest adj
ædru
Not drunk; not intoxicated.
ædruelig
Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
sober
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
fodbold
(originated, , late 19th C, now, commonly, US, Australia) Association football.

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ more social most social adj
social selskabelig udadvendt
Being extroverted or outgoing.
social
Of or relating to society.
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.

social anxiety disorder social anxiety disorders n
socialfobi socialangst
(clinical psychology, psychiatry) The most common anxiety disorder, characterized by intense fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.

social climber social climbers n
karrieremager stræber
(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

social cohesion social cohesions n
sammenhængskraft
The maintenance of stability in a given society.

social contract social contracts n
samfundspagt
(philosophy, politics) An implicit agreement or contract among members of a society governing such matters as submission of individuals to the rule of law and acceptable conduct.

social democracy social democracies n
socialdemokratisme
(political) A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialist (socialistic) goals within a democratic society and a liberal democracy such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry.

social distance social distances n
social afstand social distance
(proxemics) An appropriate distance for interactions among acquaintances during epidemics.

social distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
fysisk afstand fysisk distancering social distancering
(epidemiology) The practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases by isolating those with such diseases in quarantines, maintaining space between individuals, and prohibiting certain activities.

social group social groups n
socialgruppe
A collection of humans or animals who share certain characteristics, interact with one another, accept expectations and obligations as members of the group, and share a common identity.

social housing n
socialt boligbyggeri
(UK) Rental housing owned and managed by the government, non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the two, with the aim of providing affordable housing, often focusing on disadvantaged groups such as low-income earners, social-security recipients, the elderly and people with disabilities.

social media n
sociale medier
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social network social networks n
socialt netværk
(collective, sociology) A network of personal or business contacts, especially as facilitated by social networking on the Internet.

social psychology social psychologies n
socialpsykologi
The study of how people and groups interact.

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ socialisms n
socialisme
(Marxism-Leninism) The intermediate phase of social development between capitalism and communism in Marxist theory in which the state has control of the means of production.
Any of a group of later political philosophies such democratic socialism and social democracy which do not envisage the need for full state ownership of the means of production nor transition to full communism, and which are typically based on principles of community decision making, social equality and the avoidance of economic and social exclusion, with economic policy giving first preference to community goals over individual ones.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ more socialist most socialist adj
socialistisk
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ socialists n
socialist
One who supports or advocates socialism.

socialistic more socialistic most socialistic adj
socialistisk
Of or relating to socialism.

societal [səˈsaɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] more societal most societal adj
samfundsmæssig
Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ societies n
samfund
(countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
(countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
(uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.

socio-economic adj
socioøkonomisk
Of or pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors.

sociocritical adj
samfundskritisk
Of or relating to social criticism.

sociolect /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ sociolects n
sociolekt
(sociolinguistics) The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolingvistik
(linguistics) The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

sociological adj
sociologisk
Of or pertaining to sociology.

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ sociologies n
sociologi
A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ socks sox n
sok strømpe
(clothing) A knitted or woven covering for the foot.

sock puppet sock puppets n
sokkedukke
A puppet made from a sock placed over a hand.

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ sockets n
stikdåse stikkontakt
(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

soda pop soda pops n
sodavand
(US, regional) Any of several sweetened, carbonated beverages.

soda water soda waters n
danskvand mineralvand
Carbonated water, water that has carbon dioxide dissolved in it and has been stored under pressure in a bottle. Usually mixed before drinking with another beverage.

sodium /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ sodiums n
natrium
The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.990. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

sodium bicarbonate sodium bicarbonates n
natron
This salt used in cooking as a raising agent, as an antacid, a cleaner, etc.

sodium chloride sodium chlorides n
køkkensalt natriumchlorid
(inorganic compound) Common table salt, a compound composed of equal number of sodium and chlorine atoms. Chemical formula NaCl.

sodium nitrate n
natriumnitrat salpeter
(inorganic chemistry) the sodium salt of nitric acid, NaNO3; used as a food preservative, and as an oxidizing agent in explosives such as sodatol.

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ sofas n
sofa
(furniture) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ sofa-beds n
sovesofa
A sofa that unfolds into a bed.

soft /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ softer softest adj
sagte blød
Easily giving way under pressure.

soft drink soft drinks n
sodavand læskedrik
Any non-alcoholic drink that is carbonated, and usually also sweet. (In this sense, juice, milk, tea and coffee are not soft drinks.)

soft porn n
blød porno
soft-core pornography

soft power soft powers n
blød magt
(politics) Political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.

soft water soft waters n
blødt vand
(chemistry) Water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it easier to lather with soap.

softcore pornography n
blød porno
A form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit.

soften /ˈsɑf(t)ən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔf(t)ən/ v
blødgøre
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
(transitive) To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
blødgøres
(intransitive) To become soft or softer

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ more softly most softly softlier softliest adv
blidt
Not loudly; nearly inaudibly.

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ softwares n
software programmel
(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] soils n
jord muldjord
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
jord
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
grund
Country or territory.

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] v
besudle svine tilsøle
(transitive) To make dirty.
To make invalid, to ruin.

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ sojourns n
ophold kort visit
A short stay somewhere.
opholdssted
A temporary residence.

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ v
opholde sig
(intransitive) To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ solaces n
trøst
A source of comfort or consolation.

solar eclipse /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ solar eclipses n
solformørkelse
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

solar energy n
solenergi
Energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the Sun; especially that part of this energy that is converted into usable thermal or electrical energy by man.

solar flare solar flares n
soludbrud
(astronomy) A violent explosion in the Sun's atmosphere.

solar mass solar masses n
solmasse
(astronomy) A unit, equal to the mass of the sun, used to express the mass of other stars etc. 1 M☉ = 2 × 1030 kg.

solar storm /ˈsoʊlɚ stɔɹm/ /ˈsəʊlə stɔːm/ solar storms n
solstorm
(astronomy) an electromagnetic storm on the photosphere of the Sun

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ solar systems n
solsystem
Any collection of heavenly bodies including a star or binary star, and any lighter stars, brown dwarfs, planets, and other objects in orbit.

solar thermal collector solar thermal collectors n
solvarmepanel

solar wind solar winds n
solvind
(astronomy) The outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space. Because of the high temperature of the particles of the corona, they are moving at speeds higher than the solar escape velocity.

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ solders n
loddemetal
Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ v
lodde
to join items together, or to coat them with solder

soldering iron soldering irons n
loddekolbe
A hand-held tool with a heated tip, used to melt and apply solder.

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ soldiers n
soldat
A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
eneste
Only.
enlig
(legal) Unmarried (especially of a woman); widowed.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] soles n
sål skosål
(footwear) The bottom of a shoe or boot.
søtunge
(fish) Solea solea, a flatfish of the family Soleidae; a true sole.
fodsål sål
The bottom of the body of a plough; the slade.

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ more solemn most solemn solemner solemnest adj
højtidelig
(religion, specifically, _, Christianity) Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ solemnities n
højtidelighed
The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ more solid most solid solider solidest adj
grundfæstet grundig
(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.
massiv solid
Large in size, quantity, or value.
kompakt tæt
Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
fast kompakt
Hearty; filling.
(printing, dated) Not having the lines separated by leads; not open.
sammenskrivning samskrivning
(typography) Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.
fast
(of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ solids n
fast stof
(chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

solid of revolution solids of revolution n
omdrejningslegeme
A solid produced by taking a particular two-dimensional curve and rotating it through 360° about an axis. The curve will sweep out a surface, and the region inside the surface defines a solid.

solidarity /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] solidarities n
solidaritet
(countable) A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
(uncountable) Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ soliloquies n
enetale
(drama) The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.
enetale monolog
(authorship) A speech or written discourse in this form.

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ solipsisms n
selvoptagethed solipsisme
Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solitary sandpiper solitary sandpipers n
amerikansk svaleklire
Tringa solitaria, a small wading bird.

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ solitudes n
ensomhed
Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

solstice /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.stɪs/ solstices n
solhverv
One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

solute /ˈsɒljuːt/ more solute most solute adj
løs
Free; liberal; loose.

solute /ˈsɒljuːt/ solutes n
opløsning
Any substance that is dissolved in a liquid solvent to create a solution

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ solutions n
løsning
(physical chemistry) A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
An answer to a problem.

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
løse
To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

solvency solvencies n
solvens
(finance) The state of having enough funds or liquid assets to pay all of one's debts; the state of being solvent.

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] solvents n
opløsningsmiddel
A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
nogle
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
noget nogen
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
en en vis et et vist
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
nogle
A certain number, at least two.
An indefinite quantity.
noget
An indefinite amount, a part.

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbɒdɪ/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
nogen
Some unspecified person.

someday adv
en dag
Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future.

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
nogen en eller anden
One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.

somersault /ˈsʊməˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌməˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt/ /ˈsʌmɚˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmɚˌsɔlt/ somersaults n
saltomortale
Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degrees while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.

something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] pronoun
noget et eller andet
An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
der er noget råddent i Danmarks rige
(idiomatic) Something is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.

something or other n
et eller andet
Something unspecified or indeterminate, or whose name is forgotten or immaterial.

somethingth /ˈsʌmθɪŋkθ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋθ/ adj
nummer et eller andet
Pseudo-ordinal of an uncertain number.

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
af og til undertiden indimellem somme tider stundom
On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
nogensteds nogetsteds
In an uncertain or unspecified location.
At some unspecified point.

somewhere else adv
andetsteds
In or at some other place.

somnambulate /sɑmˈnæm.bjuˌleɪt/ /sɑmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ /sɒmˈnæm.bjʊ.leɪt/ /səmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ v
gå i søvne
(intransitive) To walk while sleeping.

somnambulism /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪzəm/ somnambulisms n
søvngængeri
sleepwalking

son /sɒn/ /sʊn/ /sʌn/ sons n
søn
One's male offspring.
A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.
adoptivsøn søn
A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.

son of a bitch sons of a bitch sons of bitches n
skiderik
(derogatory, or, offensive, slang, vulgar, usually referring specifically to a man) An objectionable, despicable person.

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ son-in-laws sons-in-law n
svigersøn
The husband of one's child.

sonata /soʊˈneɪtə/ /səˈnɑːtə/ sonatas n
sonate
(music) A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.

sonatina sonatinas sonatine n
sonatine
A musical composition resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler.

song /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ songs n
sang vise
(music) A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
slik
(by extension) Any musical composition.
sang
A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.

song sparrow song sparrows n
sangspurv
Melospiza melodia, a medium-sized American sparrow.

song thrush song thrushes n
sangdrossel
A songbird in the thrush family, found across Eurasia (Turdus philomelos).

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ songbirds n
sangfugl
A bird having a melodious song or call.

songster /ˈsɒŋstɚ/ songsters n
sanger
A man who sings songs, especially as a profession; a male singer.

songstress /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/ songstresses n
sangerinde
A female singer.

sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ adj
sonisk
Of or relating to sound.

sonless adj
sønløs

sonly sonlier sonliest adj
sønlig
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a son.

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ sonnets n
sonet
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

soon /sun/ /suːn/ sooner soonest adv
snart
Within a short time; quickly.

sooner or later adv
før eller senere før eller siden
(set phrase) Eventually, at some undetermined time in the not-too-distant future.

soot /suːt/ /sʉt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ soots n
sod
Fine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ more soothing most soothing adj
lindrende
Giving relief.
beroligende
Freeing from fear or anxiety.

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/ /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ soothsayers n
seer spåmand
One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ sophists n
sofist
One of a class of teachers of rhetoric, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece.
(figurative, by extension) One who is captious, fallacious, or deceptive in argument.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ soporifics n
sovemiddel
(pharmaceutical drug) Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.

sorcerer /ˈsoɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ sorcerers n
troldmand heks heksemester troldkarl troldkvinde
(mythology, folklore, fantasy) A magician or wizard. Sometimes specifically male.

sorceress sorceresses n
troldkvinde
A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.

sorcerial adj
trolddomsmæssig
of or pertaining to sorcery

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ sorceries n
trolddom hekseri magi heksekunst
Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ sorer sorest adj
sår øm
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ sorghums n
durra
A cereal, Sorghum genus and species, the grains of which are cultivated to make flour and feed cattle. Almost all cultivated ones as well as some wild ones belong to the species Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare).

sororal nephew sororal nephews n
søstersøn
The son of one's sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

sororal niece sororal nieces n
søsterdatter
The daughter of one's sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ sorrows n
sorg smerte græmmelse
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ sorrier sorriest adj
ked af
sørgelig
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
undskyld beklager
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
undskyld
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.

sort /soɹt/ /soːt/ /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ sorts n
slags sort
A general type.
(mathematics) A type.
sortering
An act of sorting.

sort /soɹt/ /soːt/ /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
sortere
(transitive) To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
(intransitive) To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.
løse
(British, colloquial, transitive) To fix (a problem) or handle (a task).

sorting sortings n
sortering
(gerund) Ordering.
(gerund) Categorizing.

soul /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [so̞ːɫ] [sɒʊɫ] souls n
sjæl
(religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
A person, especially as one among many.
gejst sjæl
Life, energy, vigor.
soul soulmusik
(music) Soul music.

soulless /soʊl.ləs/ /səʊl.ləs/ [soʊɫ.ləs] more soulless most soulless adj
sjælløs
As if without a soul; insensitive, unfeeling.

sound /saʊnd/ /sæʊn/ sounder soundest adj
sund rask
Healthy.
pålidelig sikker solid
Complete, solid, or secure.
fornuftig
(British, Irish, slang) Good; acceptable; decent.

sound /saʊnd/ /sæʊn/ sounds n
lyd
A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
A vibration capable of causing such sensations.
sund
(geography, landforms) A long narrow inlet, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean.
sonde
(medicine) A long, thin probe for sounding or dilating body cavities or canals such as the urethra; a sonde.

sound /saʊnd/ /sæʊn/ v
udtale
dykke lodde pejle prøve sondere
To ascertain, or to try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe.
lyde
(intransitive) To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound.
lyde lade
(transitive) To cause to produce a sound.

sound barrier sound barriers n
lydmur
(uncountable) Sonic barrier, the sudden increase in drag (resistance) and other effects experienced by moving objects when their speed approaches that of sound or becomes supersonic (which used to be considered a barrier to higher speeds).
støjafskærmning støjskærm støjvold
(countable) A noise barrier, a structure beside a highway designed to reduce the noise of traffic.

sound card sound cards n
lydkort
(computer hardware) A computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds.

sound effect sound effects n
lydeffekt
An artificially created or enhanced sound, used to accompany the action of a dramatic production, such as a film, play or video game

sound engineer sound engineers n
lydmand lydtekniker tonemester
One who practices sound engineering.

sound post sound posts n
stemmestok
(lutherie) A wooden rod located inside the body of a violin-family instrument, close to the treble-side bridge foot.

sound system sound systems n
lydsystem
An electronic system used to reproduce sound.

sound wave sound waves n
lydbølge
(physics) The longitudinal wave of pressure that is transmitted through any plastic material; audible sound.

soundless /saʊndləs/ more soundless most soundless adj
lydløs stille tyst støjløs
Without sound.

soundlessly more soundlessly most soundlessly adv
lydløst
In a manner that makes no noise.

sounds like a plan phraseologicalUnit
det lyder som en plan
(informal, idiomatic) Used to indicate agreement with a proposed suggestion.

soundscape /saʊndskeɪp/ soundscapes n
lydlandskab
An acoustic environment, a virtual/emotional environment created using sound.

soup /sup/ /suːp/ soups n
suppe
(countable) A serving of such a dish, typically in a bowl.
(uncountable) The liquid part of such a dish; the broth.

sour /ˈsaʊə/ /ˈsaʊɚ/ sourer sourest adj
sur
Made rancid by fermentation, etc.
Tasting or smelling rancid.
(of a person's character) Hostile or unfriendly.
Excessively acidic and thus infertile. (of soil)
Unfortunate or unfavorable.

sour cherry sour cherries n
surkirsebær
Species of Prunus subg. Cerasus, (cherries), native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, especially, Prunus cerasus, Prunus pseudocerasus, and Prunus cerasoides.
The fruit of these trees, often used for cooking.

sour grapes n
sure rønnebær
(idiomatic) A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ sources n
kilde udspring
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
kilde
A reporter's informant.

source code source codes n
kildekode
(programming) Human-readable instructions in a programming language, to be transformed into machine instructions by a compiler, assembler or other translator, or to be carried out directly by an interpreter.

source language source languages n
kildesprog
(linguistics, translation studies) The language from which a translation is done.

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ sourdoughs n
surdej
(obsolete) Leaven; an agent that makes dough rise.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
syd sydlig
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adv
sydover
Toward the south; southward.
syd
(meteorology) Of wind, from the south.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ souths n
syd
The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.
The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.
(physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet

south-southeast n
sydsydøst
The compass point halfway between southeast and south; specifically at a bearing of 157.5°.

south-southwest n
sydsydvest
The compass point halfway between south and southwest; specifically at a bearing of 202.5°.

southbound adv
sydgående sydlige
Toward the south.

southeast southeasts n
sydøst
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ more southern most southern adj
sydlig
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

southern black tit southern black tits n
sodmejse
Melaniparus niger, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

southern lights n
sydlys
The aurora of the southern hemisphere. [from 18th c.]

southernmost adj
sydligste
Farthest south.

southward /ˈsaʊθwəd/ /ˈsʌðəd/ more southward most southward adv
sydover
Towards the south; in a southerly direction.

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ southwests n
sydvest
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

southwester southwesters n
sydvest
(more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain.

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ souvenirs n
souvenir
An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ more sovereign most sovereign adj
suveræn
Exercising power of rule.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ sovereigns n
suveræn hersker
A monarch; the ruler of a country.

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] sovereignties n
suverænitet
(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ soviets n
sovjet
(historical) A workers' council, an institution first formed during the 1905 Russian Revolution and then instituted as the main form of communist government at all levels in the Soviet Union; by extension, a similar organization in early Chinese communism and elsewhere.

sow /saʊ/ sows swine n
so
A female pig.
A female guinea pig.
(derogatory, slang) A contemptible, often fat woman.

sow one's wild oats v
løbe hornene af sig
(by extension, often, of young adults or the recently divorced) To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior.

sow thistle /saʊ θɪsl̩/ sow thistles n
svinedild svinemælk svinetidsel turt
Any of the thistles in one of the genera Cicerbita and Sonchus.

soy /sɔɪ/ soys n
sojabønne
A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
(uncountable, often, attributive) Soybeans, or the protein derived from them.

soy milk soy milks n
sojamælk
(uncountable) A milky liquid made from soy beans and used as a beverage, cooking ingredient or substitute for dairy milk.

soy sauce soy sauces n
sojasovs sojasauce soja
A condiment sauce and ingredient, common in Asian cuisine, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes wheat.

soybean soybeans n
sojabønne
The edible seed of this plant.

soybean oil n
sojaolie

space /speɪs/ spaces n
rum
Physical extent across two or three dimensions (sometimes for or to do something). [from 14thc.]
The physical and psychological area one needs within which to live or operate; personal freedom. [from 20thc.]
(countable, mathematics) A generalized construct or set whose members have some property in common; typically there will be a geometric metaphor allowing these members to be viewed as "points". Often used with a restricting modifier describing the members (e.g. vector space), or indicating the inventor of the construct (e.g. Hilbert space). [from 20thc.]
(geometry) A set of points, each of which is uniquely specified by a number (the dimensionality) of coordinates.
rum verdensrum
The near-vacuum in which planets, stars and other celestial objects are situated; the universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. [from 17thc.]
mellemrum
A gap in text between words, lines etc., or a digital character used to create such a gap. [from 16thc.]
plads rum
(heading) A bounded or specific extent, physical or otherwise.

space probe space probes n
rumsonde
(space) A robotic space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit.

space race space races n
rumkapløb
The competition between nations in the field of space exploration.

space shuttle space shuttles n
rumfærge
Any vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between the Earth's surface and outer space carrying people or cargo.

space station space stations n
rumstation
A crewed artificial satellite designed for long-term habitation, research, etc.

space suit space suits n
rumdragt
A system of protective and pressurized clothing, together with environmental equipment, worn by astronauts when in space.

spacecraft spacecraft spacecrafts n
rumfartøj

spaceman /ˈspeɪsˌmæn/ spacemen n
rumfarer astronaut kosmonaut rummand
(informal, childish) An astronaut, often a male astronaut.

spaceport /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/ spaceports n
rumhavn
A site for launching spacecraft.

spaceship spaceships n
rumskib rumfartøj
(astronautics) A vehicle that flies through space.

spacetime spacetimes n
rumtid
(uncountable, physics) The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.
(physics) An n-dimensional continuum consisting of dimensions of both space and time. Normally spacetime is considered as having 4 dimensions (x, y, z, t), but higher-dimensional spacetimes are often encountered in theoretical physics, e.g. the 5-dimensional spacetime of Kaluza-Klein theory or the 11 dimensions of spacetime in M-theory.

spacewalk spacewalks n
rumvandring
Any activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft or space station in space.

spade /sped/ /speɪd/ spades n
spade
A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials.
spar
(card games) A playing card marked with the symbol ♠.

spades /speɪdz/ n
spar
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♠.

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] spaghettis n
spaghetti
(countable, uncountable) A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.

spaghetti western spaghetti westerns n
spaghettiwestern
(film genre) A motion picture depicting a story of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West, but produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, notably in Italy.

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] spams n
spam
(uncountable, rarely, countable, computing, Internet) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ spans n
spand
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ spanners n
fastnøgle skiftenøgle svensknøgle
(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.

spanner barb spanner barbs n
t-båndsbarbe
A freshwater, open-water, substrate egg-scatterer fish commonly found in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, Systomus lateristriga syn. Puntius lateristriga.

spare part spare parts n
reservedel
A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
den man elsker, tugter man
If one does not discipline a child, the child will never learn obedience and good manners.

spare tyre spare tyres n
reservehjul
An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.
bildæk
(idiomatic) A large paunch and rolls of fat around the waist.

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ sparks n
gnist
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
(figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.

spark plug spark plugs n
tændrør
The part of an internal combustion engine which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke.

sparkler sparklers n
stjernekaster
A hand-held firework that emits sparks.

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ sparrows n
spurv gråspurv
A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.

spartan /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ more spartan most spartan adj
spartansk
Lacking in decoration and luxury.

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ spasms n
krampe
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ more spastic most spastic adj
krampagtig
(pathology) Of, relating to, or affected by spasm.
spastisk
(pathology) Of or relating to spastic paralysis.

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ spastics n
spastiker
(now, offensive, especially, in, _, UK and Ireland) A person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy.

spat /spæt/ spats n
gamache
(often, in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.

spatial /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/ /ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ adj
rumlig rum
Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
(uncommon) Pertaining to (outer) space.

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ spatulae spatulas spatulæ n
palet paletkniv
(cookware) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
(dated) A palette knife.
spatel
(chemistry) A thin hand tool, often made of nickel, for handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.

spawner /ˈspɔnɚ/ /ˈspɔːnə/ spawners n
hunfisk
(fishing) A female fish, often specifically a salmon, which is physiologically ready to spawn

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
tale
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
snakke taler tale
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.

speak in tongues v
tale i tunger
To speak in a language unknown to the speaker, especially when in a state of religious ecstasy; glossolalia.

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
når man taler om solen
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

speakeasy speakeasies speakeasys n
smugkro
(historical) An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ speakers n
taler
One who speaks.
One who makes a speech to an audience.
højttaler
Loudspeaker.

speakerphone /ˈspikɚˌfoʊn/ /ˈspiːkəˌfəʊn/ speakerphones n
medhør
A telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset.

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ spears n
spyd
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

spear side spear sides n
sværdside
The male or paternal branch of a family.

spearhead /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ spearheads n
spydspids
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ spearmints n
grøn mynte
A herb of the mint family (Mentha spicata), commonly used in herb tea, candy and to treat mild stomach ache.

special /ˈspɛʃ(ə)l/ /ˈspɛʃl̩/ more special most special specialer specialest adj
speciel
Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

special case special cases n
særtilfælde
A class of phenomena that is a subset of a more general class.
A theorem or other statement that follows directly from a more general statement.

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ specialists n
specialist
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
specialisere
(biology, transitive) To make distinct or separate due to form or function.
(rare, transitive) To specify: to mention specifically.

specialized more specialized most specialized adj
specialiseret
Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.

specie /ˈspiːsi/ /ˈspiːʃi/ n
specie
Money in the form of coins made from precious metal that has an intrinsic value; coinage.

species /-iːz/ /-ɪz/ /ˈspiːsiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/ species specieses n
art
A group of plants or animals in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction, usually having similar appearance.
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below genus; a taxon at that rank.
hostie
(Christianity) Either of the two elements of the Eucharist after they have been consecrated.

speciesism /ˈspiːsiːˌzɪzəm/ /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
speciesisme artschauvinisme

specific heat capacity specific heat capacities n
specifik varmekapacitet varmefylde

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ specimens specimina n
eksemplar
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

spectacled bear spectacled bears n
brillebjørn
Tremarctos ornatus, a species of small, short-faced bear native to South America.

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
briller
(plural only, formal) A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ spectators n
tilskuer seer
One who observers, sees, or views something; an observer.

spectrophotometry n
spektrofotometri
(physics, analytical chemistry) the quantitative analysis of electromagnetic spectra by use of a spectrophotometer; especially in order to determine the structure or quantity of a substance

spectroscope spectroscopes n
spektroskop
An optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis [from later 19th c.].

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ spectra spectrums n
spektrum spekter
Specifically, a range of colours representing light (electromagnetic radiation) of contiguous frequencies; hence electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, etc. [from later 17th c.]

speculate /ˈspek.jəˌlæɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪt/ v
spekulere
(obsolete, intransitive) To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.
(intransitive, business, finance) To make a risky trade in the hope of making a profit; to venture or gamble.
gætte
(intransitive) To make an inference based on inconclusive evidence; to surmise or conjecture.

speculator speculators n
spekulant
(business, finance) One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principal for the potential of substantial returns.

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ speeches n
tale
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

speech act speech acts n
talehandling
(linguistics) An act carried out by speech, such as promising, ordering, greeting, warning, inviting and congratulating.

speech bubble speech bubbles n
taleboble
(comics) A rounded outline, containing words, representing speech in a comic.

speech disorder speech disorders n
talefejl
(pathology) Any mental or bodily malfunction that makes expressing oneself by speech difficult.

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
tale er sølv, tavshed er guld
(idiom) Not saying anything is often better than speaking too much or saying something inappropriate.

speech recognition n
talegenkendelse
(computing) The function of a front-end software system which processes input in the form of spoken language into a sequence of phonemes or characters, or into electronic commands for a computing system.

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
målløs mundlam
Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

speed /spiːd/ speeds n
hastighed hurtighed
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
hastighed fart
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.

speed /spiːd/ v
køre for hurtigt køre hurtigt
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

speed bump speed bumps n
vejbump fartbump
A traffic calming measure, consisting of a transverse ridge in the road, to limit the speed of vehicles.

speed camera speed cameras n
fartkamera ATK-stander fartfælde fotovogn stærekasse
A roadside camera, triggered by a speeding vehicle, that takes a photograph of the offending vehicle and records its speed.

speed limit speed limits n
hastighedsbegrænsning
The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.

speed of light speeds of light n
lysets hastighed
(physics) The speed of electromagnetic radiation, which in a perfect vacuum is equivalent to 299,792,458 metres per second.

speed of sound n
lydens hastighed
(physics) The speed at which sound is propagated through some medium under specified conditions.

speedboat /ˈspidˌboʊt/ speedboats n
speedbåd
A fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people).

speedometer /spiˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spiːˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spiːˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ speedometers n
speedometer
An instrument located within the dashboard of a vehicle that measures and indicates the current speed of the vehicle.

spell /spɛl/ spells n
besværgelse fortryllelse
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]

spell /spɛl/ v
stave bogstavere
(intransitive, transitive, sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word. [from 16th c.]
stave
(transitive) Of letters: to compose (a word). [from 19th c.]

spell checker spell checkers n
stavekontrol
(computing) A software application that attempts to verify spelling in a document.

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ spellings n
stavemåde
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.

spelling alphabet spelling alphabets n
fonetisk alfabet
A set of code words that stand for the usual names of the letters of an alphabet, usually for clarity of communication when spelling out words, especially over the radio#Noun and especially despite any static#Noun thereon.

spelling pronunciation spelling pronunciations n
skriftsprogsudtale
A pronunciation that has been modified from its traditional form in order to reflect the spelling of the word in question.

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ spelts n
spelt
A grain, considered either a subspecies of wheat, Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta, or a separate species Triticum spelta or Triticum dicoccon.

spend /spɛnd/ v
give ud spendere
(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).
bruge
To consume, to use up (time).

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ more spendthrift most spendthrift adj
ødsel
Improvident, profligate, or wasteful. [from late 16th c.]

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ sperm sperms n
sæd
(countable) The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
sperm
(uncountable, slang) Semen; the generative substance of male animals.

sperm whale sperm whales n
kaskelothval kaskelot
A whale (Physeter catodon, syn. Physeter macrocephalus), the largest of the toothed whales.

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ spermatozoa n
sædcelle spermatozo
(cytology) A reproductive cell or gamete of a male, carried in semen, that fertilizes an ovum to produce a zygote.

spew /spjuː/ v
spy
(transitive) To eject forcibly and in a stream,
spy udspy
(transitive) To speak or write quickly and voluminously, especially words that are not worth listening to or reading.

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ spheres n
kugle
An object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball. [from 14th c.]
sfære kugle
(figuratively) The region in which something or someone is active; one's province, domain. [from 17th c.]
kugle sfære
(logic, dated) The domain of reference of a proposition, subject, or predicate, or the totality of the particular subjects to which it applies.

spherical /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ more spherical most spherical adj
sfærisk
(geometry) Shaped like a sphere.
(astrology) Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋk.tɚ/ sphincters n
lukkemuskel

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ sphinges sphinxes n
sfinks
(mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion.
A person who keeps their thoughts and intentions secret; an enigmatic or impassive person.

spice /spaɪs/ spices n
krydderi
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
(uncountable) The quality of being spicy.

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] spiders n
edderkop
Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.

spiderweb /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚwɛb/ spiderwebs n
spindelvæv
The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

spiel /spiːl/ /ʃpiːl/ spiels n
svada
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.

spike /spaɪk/ spikes n
nagle spiger
A sort of very large nail.
pig spids
(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.
aks
An ear of corn or grain.
(botany) A kind of inflorescence in which sessile flowers are arranged on an unbranched elongated axis.
pigsko
(informal, mostly, in the plural) A running shoe with spikes in the sole to provide grip.
spids top
A surge in power or in the price of a commodity, etc.; any sudden and brief change that would be represented by a sharp peak on a graph.

spill /spɪl/ [spɪo̯] [spɪɫ] [spɪʊ̯] v
spilde
(transitive) To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

spill the beans /ˌspɪl ðə ˈbiːnz/ v
spilde teen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To reveal a secret; to disclose information.

spin doctor spin doctors n
spindoktor særlig rådgiver
(business, politics) A person employed to gloss over a poor public image (or present it in a better light) in business and politics, especially after unfavourable results have been achieved. A lobbyist; PR person.

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ spinaches n
spinat
A particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea, or its leaves.

spinal cord spinal cords n
rygmarv
(anatomy) A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ spindles n
spindel ten
(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.

spine /spaɪn/ spines n
rygrad
(figurative) Courage or assertiveness.
rygrad rygsøjle
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
ryg
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
pig
(zootomy, botany) A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needlelike structure on an animal, shell, or plant.

spinning top spinning tops n
snurretop
A toy with a tapering point that can be made to spin on its axis, either with a built-in pump-action handle, with the fingers or with a string.

spinning wheel spinning wheels n
spinderok hjulrok rok
A domestic device for making yarn or thread; having a single spindle and a wheel driven by hand or foot.

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ spinsters n
pebermø
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

spiny lobster spiny lobsters n
languster
a crustacean superficially resembling a true lobster, belonging to the family Palinuridae.

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ spirals n
spiral
(geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

spire /spaɪə/ /ˈspaɪ.ə/ /ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ spires n
spir
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ spirits n
ånd
The soul of a person or other creature.
A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
The manner or style of something.
kraft liv mod
Enthusiasm.
alkohol spiritus sprit
(usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

spirit away /ˈspɪɹ.ɪt əˌweɪ/ v
trylle væk
(transitive) To carry off through the agency of a spirit or through some magical means.

spirit duplicator spirit duplicators n
spritduplikator
(historical, printing) An early document copier using alcohol-based solvents.

spirit level spirit levels n
vaterpas
(tool) A tool employing a chamber with a colored liquid (usually alcohol, hence spirit) and an air bubble, used to determine a horizontal or vertical reference line.

spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ n
spiritus likør
(chiefly, UK) Distilled alcoholic beverages.

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ more spiritual most spiritual adj
åndelig
Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.

spit /spɪt/ spits n
spid
A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
spyt
(uncountable) Saliva, especially when expectorated.
tange
(landforms) A generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula.

spit /spɪt/ v
spytte
(ambitransitive) To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.
spidde
(transitive) To use a spit to cook; to attend to food that is cooking on a spit.

spite /spaɪt/ v
mishandle
(transitive) To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart.
hade
(transitive, obsolete) To be angry at; to hate.

spiteful more spiteful most spiteful spitefuller spitefullest adj
ondskabsfuld ondsindet
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ spittoons n
spyttebakke
A receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

splash screen splash screens n
startskærm
(graphical user interface) An initial screen displayed by an application, usually containing a logo, version information, and a copyright notice.

splashguard splashguards n
stænklap stænkskærm
A splasher (cover to prevent splashes)

spleen /spliːn/ spleens n
milt
(anatomy, immunology) In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes.
(archaic, except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness. Commpare gall.
(obsolete, rare) A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.
(obsolete) Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ more splendid most splendid splendider splendidest adj
alle tiders fortrinlig fortræffelig fremragende udmærket
Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ splendors n
pragt
Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] splinters n
splint
A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

split pin split pins n
split
A metal fastener with two tines, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.

splits n
spagat
(dance, cheerleading, gymnastics) A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
fordærve
(intransitive) Of food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay. [from 17th c.]

spoiled /spɔɪld/ more spoiled most spoiled adj
forkælet
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ spoilers n
spoiler
A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc. [from 1970s]

spoils of war n
krigsbytte
Any profits extracted as the result of winning a war or other military activity.

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ more spoilsport most spoilsport adj
lyseslukker
Like a spoilsport.

spoke /spəʊk/ spokes n
ege eger
A stick inserted into the wheel of a vehicle to keep the wheel from turning.

spokesman spokesmen n
talsmand talskvinde talsperson
One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.

spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ spokespeople spokespersons n
talsperson
A person who acts as the voice of another person or a group of people.

spokeswoman spokeswomen n
talskvinde
A woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.

spondaic adj
spondæisk
(poetry) Having or relating to spondees.

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ spondees n
spondæ
(poetry) A word or metrical foot of two syllables, either both long or both stressed.

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ sponges n
svamp
(countable) Any of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
(countable) A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).

sponge cloth n
svampeklude

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ spontaneities n
spontanitet
(uncountable) The quality of being spontaneous.

spool /spuːl/ /spʉl/ spools n
spole
A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ spoons n
ske
An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ v
ligge i ske
(intransitive, dated) To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.

spoonbill spoonbills n
skestork
Any of various large, long-legged wading birds in the ibis family Threskiornithidae, that have a large, flat, spatulate bill.

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ spoonerisms n
bakke snagvendt
A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

spoonful /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ spoonfuls spoonsful n
skefuld
The amount that a spoon will hold, either level or heaped.

sporadic /spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ more sporadic most sporadic adj
sporadisk
Rare and scattered in occurrence.

sporophyte sporophytes n
sporofyt
(botany) A plant (or the diploid phase in its life cycle) which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes.

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ sports n
sport idræt
(countable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

sport utility vehicle sport utility vehicles n
cityjeep semioffroader
A passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon together with on- or off-road ability.

sports car sports cars n
sportsvogn
An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks.

sports drink sports drinks n
sportsdrik
(sports) A drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise.

sports hall sports halls n
idrætshal
A building, or a room in a building, especially in a school, with facilities to play indoor sports.

sportsman sportsmen n
sportsmand idrætsmand
(UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.

sportswoman sportswomen n
idrætskvinde sportskvinde
(UK) A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ spots n
plet
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

spotted dragonet spotted dragonets n
plettet fløjfisk
A fish of the species Callionymus maculatus.

spotted flycatcher spotted flycatchers n
grå fluesnapper
A small passerine bird found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, Muscicapa striata.

spotted redshank spotted redshanks n
sortklire
Tringa erythropus, a species of wader.

spotted whistling duck spotted whistling ducks n
plettet træand
A species of whistling duck, Dendrocygna guttata (family Anatidae), of the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, and northern Australia.

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ spouses n
ægtefælle mage
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

sprain /spɹeɪn/ sprains n
forstuvning
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
forstuve
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
forstøve oversprøjte spraye
(transitive) To project a liquid in a dispersive manner toward something.
forstøve
(transitive, figurative) To project many small items dispersively.

spread /spɹɛd/ spreads n
opdækning opredning
A piece of material used as a cover (such as a bedspread).
festmåltid opdækning
A large meal, especially one laid out on a table.
smørepålæg
(bread, etc.) Any form of food designed to be spread, such as butters or jams.
omfang spændvidde
A numerical difference.
spredning udbredelse
(trading, finance) The purchase of a futures contract of one delivery month against the sale of another futures delivery month of the same commodity.

spread /spɹɛd/ v
fordele sprede
(transitive) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. [from 13th c.]
strø sprede
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
sprede udbrede
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
sprede brede
(intransitive) To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended. [from 14th c.]
smøre
(transitive) To smear, to distribute in a thin layer. [from 16th c.]

spreader /ˈspɹɛdɚ/ spreaders n
salingshorn
(nautical) A horizontal athwartships spar attached to the mast of a sailboat in order to extend the shrouds away from the mast.

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ spreadsheets n
regneark
(computing) A computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form.

spring /spɹɪŋ/ springs n
forår vår
(countable) The season of the year in temperate regions in which plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life.
kilde
(astronomy) The period from the moment of vernal equinox (around March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere) to the moment of the summer solstice (around June 21); the equivalent periods reckoned in other cultures and calendars.
fjeder
A mechanical device made of flexible or coiled material that exerts force and attempts to spring back when bent, compressed, or stretched.

spring onion spring onions n
forårsløg
A species of onion (Allium fistulosum) from Asia, with slender bulbs.

spring roll spring rolls n
forårsrulle
A type of savoury food consisting of shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake made from rice flour and then fried.

spring tide spring tides n
springflod
The tide which occurs when the moon is new or full; the effects of the Sun and moon being reinforced so that this tide is of maximum range.

spring to life v
springe
(idiomatic) To start to exist.

springboard springboards n
springbræt vippe
A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
springbræt
(figuratively) Something that acts as a catalyst to begin or accelerate an action or growth.

springlike more springlike most springlike adj
forårsagtig
(chiefly, of the weather) Typical of spring (the season).

springwater springwaters n
kildevand
Water originating from a spring.
Water that is purportedly, and marketed as, originating from a spring, but is mostly or entirely filtered or tap water.

sprinkles /ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/ n
drys krymmel
Small candy or sugar pieces that are sprinkled over other confections.

sprint /spɹɪnt/ v
sprinte spæne
(ambitransitive) To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period.

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ sprockets n
tandhjul
(mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
(usually, in the plural) The tooth of such a wheel.

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ sprouts n
spire
A new growth on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.

spruce /spɹuːs/ /spɹʉs/ spruce spruces n
gran
Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.
gran granbrænde grantræ
(uncountable) The wood of a spruce.
gran-
(used attributively) Made of the wood of the spruce.

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ spurs n
spore
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
(figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale to strip off the blubber.

spurge /spɜːd͡ʒ/ /spɝd͡ʒ/ spurges n
vortemælk
Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ sputniks n
sputnik
(historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

spy /spaɪ/ spies n
spion
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

spy /spaɪ/ v
spionere
(intransitive) To act as a spy.
få øje på
(transitive) To spot; to catch sight of; to espy.

spyware n
spionprogram
(Internet) Programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user. [from 1990s]

squacco /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ squaccos n
tophejre
A species of pond heron, Ardeola ralloides, which is small, and brown and white in colour; it is found in Asia, Northern Africa, and Southern Europe. [from mid 18th c.]

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ squadrons n
eskadron
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
eskadre
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
eskadrille
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ squalors n
smuds snusk
Filthiness and degradation, as from neglect or poverty

square /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛɹ/ /skwɛː/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ [skwɛ˞] squarer squarest adj
kvadratisk kvadrat
Shaped like a square (the polygon).
vinkelret på
Forming a right angle (90°).

square /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛɹ/ /skwɛː/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ [skwɛ˞] squares n
kvadrat torv
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
torv
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
firkant
(British) The symbol # on a telephone; hash.

square /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛɹ/ /skwɛː/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ [skwɛ˞] v
kvadrere
(transitive, mathematics) Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

square bracket square brackets n
skarp parentes
Either of a pair of symbols, [ ], used for various purposes, e.g. to enclose text inserted or replaced by an editor, and to indicate various mathematical operations.

square kilometre square kilometres n
kvadratkilometer
Standard unit of area, symbol km2, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one kilometre long; 106 square metres.

square metre square metres n
kvadratmeter
A standard unit of area, regardless of its shape, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one metre long (that is, an area one meter square) Symbol: m2

square number square numbers n
kvadrattal
(mathematics) Any integer which is the product of some integer with the integer itself.

square root square roots n
kvadratrod
(mathematics) The number which, when squared, yields another number.

square sail square sails n
råsejl
(nautical) A sail bent to a horizontal yard set athwartships.

squash player squash players n
squashspiller
Someone who competes in the sport of squash, especially at a professional level.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squats n
knæbøjning
(exercise) Any of various modes of callisthenic exercises performed by moving the body and bending at least one knee.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ v
besætte
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ more squeamish most squeamish adj
berøringsangst
Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ squeegees n
svaber
(nautical) A long-handled tool used on ships for swabbing the decks and spreading protective coatings. [1844]

squeeze /skwiːz/ squeezes n
klemme
(figuratively) A difficult position.
knus
A hug or other affectionate grasp.
trangt sted
(caving) A traversal of a narrow passage.

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
klemme presse knuge trykke
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
klemme mase presse
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.
klemme presse
(transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

squid /skwɪd/ squid squids n
blæksprutte
Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles
A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.
(US, military, slang, mildly, pejorative) A sailor in the Navy.
(UK, slang, humorous, rare) A quid; one pound sterling.

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪɚ/ squires n
væbner
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
kavaler
A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.

squirearchy squirearchies n
landadel
The landowning gentry.

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ squirrels n
egern
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

squirt gun squirt guns n
vandpistol
A toy gun used to shoot water.

stab /stæb/ v
stikke
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

stab in the back stabs in the back n
kniv i ryggen
An act of betrayal or treachery.

stab in the back v
falde i ryggen
(idiomatic) To betray (somebody).

stabilizer stabilizers n
støttehjul
An additional wheel on a bicycle to keep it upright to assist a learner.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ more stable most stable stabler stablest adj
stabil
Relatively unchanging, steady, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ stables n
stald hestestald
A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ v
stalde
(transitive) To put or keep (an animal) in a stable.

stably more stably most stably adv
stabil
In a stable manner.

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ stadia stadiums n
stadion
A venue where sporting events are held.

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstatˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ stadtholders n
statholder
(historical) The chief magistrate, then later, hereditary chief of state of the Dutch Republic.

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] staff staffs staves n
stav stang
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
personale stab
(engineering) An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.

stag /stæɡ/ stags n
hjort
(countable) An adult male deer, especially a red deer and especially one in high adulthood versus a young adult.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ stages n
stadie etape
A phase.
scene skueplads
(by extension) One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.
(video games) A level; one of the sequential areas making up the game.
(geology) The succession of rock strata laid down in a single age on the geologic time scale.
etape
(dated) A degree of advancement in a journey; one of several portions into which a road or course is marked off; the distance between two places of rest on a road.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
opføre
(transitive) To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
iscenesætte
To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.

stage fright n
lampefeber sceneskræk
(uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.

stage name stage names n
kunstnernavn
The pseudonym of an entertainer.

stagflation /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃn̩/ stagflations n
stagflation
(economics) Prolonged high inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, often with recession and high unemployment. [from 1965]

stain /steɪn/ stains n
plet
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.

stainless steel stainless steels n
rustfrit stål
An alloy of iron and chromium that resists corrosion.

stair /stɛə/ /stɛɚ/ stairs n
trappe
A series of steps; a staircase.

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ staircases n
trappe
A flight of stairs; a stairway.

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
trappe
A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.

stairwell stairwells n
opgang
A shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase.

stake /steɪk/ stakes n
interessent
A share or interest in a business or a given situation.

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ stalemates n
pat
(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ stalks n
stængel
The stem or main axis of a plant.
(mathematics, sheaf theory) Informally, a construction which generalizes that of the notion of the ring of germs of functions near a point to the context of arbitrary sheaves. Formally, given a sheaf \mathcal{F} on a space X, and a point x in X, the direct limit of the sections of F on the open neighborhoods of x ordered by reverse inclusion. See w:Stalk (sheaf) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ /ˈstæljən/ stallions n
hingst avlshingst hanhest
A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
hingst hanhest
An adult male horse.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ more stalwart most stalwart adj
håndfast robust stovt
Firmly or solidly built.
tapper
Courageous.

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ stamens stamina n
støvdrager
(botany) In flowering plants, the male reproductive structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
stamme
(transitive) To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

stammering stammerings n
stammen

stamp /stæmp/ stamps n
stampen
An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
stempel præg
An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.
stempel
A device for stamping designs.
stempelmærke
A small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other, used to decorate letters or craft work.

stamp /stæmp/ v
stampe trampe
(intransitive) To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
(transitive) To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
præge stanse udstanse
(transitive) To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.
stemple
(transitive) To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.
frankere frimærke
(transitive) To apply postage stamps to.

stamp collector stamp collectors n
frimærkesamler
A person who takes part in stamp collecting.

stamp hinge stamp hinges n
frimærkehængsel
A small gummed strip of folded glassine paper, used to mount stamps on an album page.

stamping ground stamping grounds n
hjemmebane
A habitually frequented place; a haunt or hangout.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] stands n
bastion stilling
A defensive position or effort.
standpunkt
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
estrade tribune
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
vidneskranke
The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.
bevoksning
A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.
stade stand
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
holdeplads
A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
rejse
(intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.
stå
(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
klare udholde udstå
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
stille sætte
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
stå stille
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe.
(intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.
holde klare
(transitive) To undergo; withstand; hold up.

stand on one's own two feet v
stå på egne ben
(idiomatic) To be independent and self-sufficient; to survive without any help.

stand one's ground v
holde
To hold a position in battle.
holde skansen
(idiomatic) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.

stand up v
rejse sig
(intransitive) To rise from a lying or sitting position.
rejse
(transitive) To bring something up and set it into a standing position; to set something up.
brænde af
(transitive, idiomatic) (stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] more standard most standard adj
standard
Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] standards n
standard
A level of quality or attainment.
fane estandart standart
The flag or ensign carried by a military unit.

standard deviation standard deviations n
standardafvigelse
(statistics) A measure of how spread out data values are around the mean, defined as the square root of the variance. Represented with the Greek letter σ.

standard of living standards of living n
levestandard levefod
The level of income, comforts and services available to an individual, community or society.

standard poodle standard poodles n
kongepuddel
A relatively large poodle, measuring more than 15 inches (38 cm).

standard time n
normaltid
Time as measured by synchronizing clocks in different geographical locations within a time zone to the same time, rather than using the local meridian, as in local mean time or solar time.

standard-bearer standard-bearers n
fanebærer fændrik
A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).

standardista standardistas n
standardista
(Internet slang) A web developer who is actively involved in the creation, adoption, and/or promotion of Web standards.

standby /ˈstænd ˈbaɪ/ /ˈstændˌbaɪ/ standbys n
beredskab
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).

standing ovation standing ovations n
stående bifald
Enthusiastic applause given by people who rise from a sitting position.

standpoint /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ standpoints n
standpunkt
Point of view; perspective

standstill /ˈstændˌstɪl/ [ˈstɛəndˌstɪɫ] standstills n
stilstand
Complete immobility; a halt.

stanza /ˈstænzə/ stanzas n
strofe
(poetry) A unit of a poem, written or printed as a paragraph; equivalent to a verse.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ staples n
hæfteklamme
A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
hæfte
(transitive) To secure with a staple.

staple gun staple guns n
hæftepistol
A heavy-duty device for driving staples directly into wood or other material.

staple remover staple removers n
hæfteklammefjerner
A device with two jawlike pincers which is used to remove staples.

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪplɚ/ staplers n
hæftemaskine
A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ stars n
stjerne
(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.
(acting) An actor in a leading role.
A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
(networking) A network topology with multiple computers individually merging to one central switch, thus free of risk of collisions. A single point of failure can occur if the switch experiences corruption.
stjerne kendt
An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
stjerne asterisk
(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).

star anise star anises n
stjerneanis
A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

star cluster star clusters n
stjernehob
(astronomy) A group of gravitationally bound stars and other material (such as nebulae and planets), conventionally with one generation of similarly aged stars from the same pre-stellar nebula.

star fruit star fruits n
karambol
The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.

starboard /ˈstaː.bəd/ /ˈstɑɹ.bɚd/ /ˈstɑː.bəd/ starboards n
styrbord
The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ starches n
stivelse
(nutrition, countable) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.
(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ stardoms n
stjernestatus
The status or position of a performer acknowledged to be a star; fame; celebrity.

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛɚ/ v
stirre glo
(intransitive, followed by "at") To look fixedly (at something).
(intransitive, obsolete) To stand out; to project; to bristle.

starfish /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ starfish starfishes n
søstjerne
Any of various asteroids or other echinoderms (not in fact fish) with usually five arms, many of which eat bivalves or corals by everting their stomach.

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ starker starkest adj
stærk
(poetic, literary, or, archaic) Strong; vigorous; powerful.

starling /ˈstɑɹ.lɪŋ/ /ˈstɑː.lɪŋ/ starlings n
stær
A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ starts n
begyndelse
The beginning of an activity.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
starte komme løs løsrive sig rykke til vågne med et sæt
(transitive) To disturb and cause to move suddenly; to startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly.

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] starters n
forret
The first course of a meal, consisting of a small, usually savoury, dish.

starting point starting points n
udgangspunkt
The first steps when commencing an activity.

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ starvations n
hunger sult
A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.

state /steɪt/ states n
stat delstat
A political division of a federation retaining a notable degree of autonomy, as in the United States, Mexico, Nigeria, or India.
stat tilstand
(anthropology) A society larger than a tribe. A society large enough to form a state in the sense of a government.

state /steɪt/ v
erklære
(transitive) To declare to be a fact.

state funeral state funerals n
statsbegravelse
A public funeral ceremony held to honour individuals of national significance.

state line state lines n
delstatsgrænse
(US) The border between two states in the United States of America.

state of emergency states of emergency n
undtagelsestilstand
A governmental decree declaring such situation.
The status quo following such declaration.

state religion state religions n
statsreligion
A religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state.

state secret state secrets n
statshemmelighed
Information which pertains to the affairs of a country, access to which is restricted by the government.

state-owned adj
statsejet statslig
Owned and controlled by the country's government.

stated /ˈsteɪtɪd/ adj
udtrykt
Expressed in a statement; uttered or written.

stateless adj
statsløs
(legal) Without a state or nationality; not subject to any state.

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ statelier stateliest adj
anselig prægtig statelig
(of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ statements n
udsagn
A declaration or remark.
meningstilkendegivelse
A presentation of opinion or position.

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ statesmen n
statsmand
A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

statesmanship statesmanships n
regeringskunst statskunst statsmandskunst
The skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office.

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] statics n
støj
(uncountable) Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ stations n
station banegård
A place where one performs a task or where one is on call to perform a task.
tv-station station
A place used for broadcasting radio or television; the broadcasting entity itself.

station wagon station wagons n
stationcar
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, automotive) A body style for cars in which the roof is extended rearward to produce an enclosed area in the position and serving the function of the boot (trunk) of a sedan / saloon.

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ stationeries n
brevpapir kontorartkler papirvarer skrivepapir skrivesager
Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.

stationmaster stationmasters n
stationsmester
(rail) The person in charge of a railroad station, usually an employee of a particular railroad by which the station is owned, but sometimes an employee of a separate corporation, such as one owning a station used by two or more railroads.

statistical /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩] more statistical most statistical adj
statistisk
Of or pertaining to statistics.

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistik
A discipline, principally within applied mathematics, concerned with the systematic study of the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
A systematic collection of data on measurements or observations, often related to demographic information such as population counts, incomes, population counts at different ages, etc.

statolith statoliths n
statolit
A specialized form of amyloplast involved in graviperception by plant roots and most invertebrates.

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ statues n
statue
A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] status statuses n
status anseende
A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
anseende
Prestige or high standing.
status nuværende situtation
A situation or state of affairs.
status
(social media) A function of some instant messaging applications, whereby a user may post a message that appears automatically to other users, if they attempt to make contact.

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ [ˌstæɾəs ˈkwoʊ] stati quo status quos statuses quo n
status quo
The state of things; the way things are, as opposed to the way they could be; the existing state of affairs.

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ /ˈstæ-/ [-ɾəs] status symbols n
statussymbol
A visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status.

stave church stave churches n
stavkirke
A wooden church with a medieval post and lintel construction.

stay /steɪ/ v
blive
(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
(transitive, obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).

stay at home v
blive hjemme
Not to vote in an election; not to turn out; not to make it to the polls

stay the night v
overnatte
To spend a night at someone else's home.

stay tuned v
blive hængende blive på kanalen se med
(idiomatic) To remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention.

stay-at-home adj
hjemmegående
(chiefly, attributive) Of a parent: not employed and rather devoting more time to one's children.

staycation /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ staycations n
staycation
(informal) A vacation spent at or close to home. [from mid 20th c.]

staysail staysails n
stangsejl
(nautical) A fore-and-aft rigged sail whose luff can be affixed to a stay running forward from a mast to the deck, the bowsprit or to another mast.

stead /stɛd/ steads n
sted
(obsolete) A place, or spot, in general. [10th–16th c.]

steak /steɪk/ steaks n
bøf
beefsteak, a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.

steal /stiːl/ v
stjæle
(transitive) To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it.
(transitive, baseball) To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.

steam /stiːm/ steams n
damp
The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air
Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
(figuratively) Internal energy for progress or motive power.

steam /stiːm/ v
dampe
(transitive, cooking) To cook with steam.
(transitive) To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.

steam engine steam engines n
dampmaskine
A piston engine driven by steam (as contrasted, for example, with a steam turbine).
Any heat engine that uses steam as its primary working fluid to do mechanical work.

steam locomotive /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ steam locomotives n
damplokomotiv
(rail, historical) A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.

steam power n
dampdrift dampkraft
Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).

steam shovel /ˈstim ˌʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈstiːm ˌʃʌvl̩/ steam shovels n
dampskovl
(historical) An excavating machine designed to effect a shovelling action through steam power.

steam turbine steam turbines n
dampturbine
A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ steamboats n
dampskib damper
A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ steamers n
dampskib

steaming /ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ more steaming most steaming adj
dampende
Giving off steam.

steamship steamships n
dampskib
A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] steels n
stål
(countable, uncountable) An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.

steel wool steel wools n
ståluld
Fine strips or threads of steel, usually formed into pads or balls and used as an abrasive.

steelworks steelworks n
stålværk
A place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped.

steelyard /ˈstiːljɑːd/ /ˈstiːljɑːɹd/ /ˈstiːljəd/ /ˈstiːljɚd/ /ˈstɪljəɹd/ steelyards n
bismervægt
A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.

steep /stiːp/ steeper steepest adj
stejl
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

steep /stiːp/ v
dykke dyppe
(transitive, middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
(intransitive, figurative) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
dykke dyppe trække
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ steers n
stud
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ v
styre
(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
(transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
(intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
(transitive) To direct a group of animals.

steering group steering groups n
styringsgruppe
A committee whose function is to arrange the schedules of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel steering wheels n
rat
A wheel-shaped control that is rotated by the driver to steer, existing in most modern land vehicles.

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ stelai steles n
stele
(architecture, archaeology, obsolete) An acroterion, the decoration on the ridge of an ancient Greek building such as a temple.

stem /stɛm/ stems n
stængel stamme
A slender supporting member of an individual part of a plant such as a flower or a leaf; also, by analogy, the shaft of a feather.
stævn
(nautical) The vertical or nearly vertical forward extension of the keel, to which the forward ends of the planks or strakes are attached.

stem cell stem cells n
stamcelle
(medicine, cytology) A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ stenches n
stank
a strong foul smell; a stink.

step /stɛp/ steps n
trin
A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a rung of a ladder.
trinbræt
A running board where passengers step to get on and off the bus.
skridt
The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running.
Proceeding; measure; action; act.
trit skridt
A small space or distance.
fodspor
A print of the foot; a footstep; a footprint; track.
gang skridt
(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.

step down v
træde tilbage
(idiomatic) To resign from office; to abdicate.
nedtrappe
To gradually reduce something.

step ladder step ladders n
trappestige
A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.

step over step overs n
husmandsfinten
(football) A dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, in which the foot is moved over the ball without making contact with it.

step- prefix
sted-
A prefix used before father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, child, and so forth, to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative but is related through the marriage of a parent.

step-by-step more step-by-step most step-by-step adj
trinvis
Proceeding from one step to the next in sequence.

stepbrother stepbrethren stepbrothers n
stedbror
The stepson of one's parent who is not one's half-brother.

stepchild stepchildren n
stedbarn
The child of one's spouse from a previous relationship.

stepdaughter stepdaughters n
steddatter
The daughter of one's spouse from a previous relationship.

stepfather stepfathers n
stedfar bonusfar
(in the narrow sense) The husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father.

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ stepmothers n
stedmor bonusmor papmor plasticmor
The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.

steppe /stɛp/ steppes n
steppe
The grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia. Similar to (North American) prairie and (African) savanna. [from 1671]

stepping stone /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stoʊn/ /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stɐʉn/ /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stəʊn/ stepping stones n
trædesten springbræt
(idiomatic) Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.

stepsister stepsisters n
stedsøster
The daughter of one's stepparent by a previous relationship.

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ stepsons n
stedsøn
The son of one's spouse from a previous relationship.

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ stereos n
stereoanlæg
(by extension) Any object or device equipped with audio components that reproduces sound in stereo, such as a stereo console in the home.

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ stereotypes n
stereotyp
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).
(software engineering) An extensibility mechanism of the Unified Modeling Language, allowing a new element to be derived from an existing one with added specializations.
kliche kliché
(printing) A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ more sterile most sterile adj
steril
Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.

sterilizable adj
steriliserbar
Able to be sterilized; able to go through sterilization.

sterling silver n
sterlingsølv
An alloy containing not less than 92.5 percent silver, the remainder usually being copper.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterns n
agterende agterstævn
(nautical) The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ stethoscopes n
stetoskop
(medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ stewardesses stewardii n
stewardesse
A female flight attendant (a member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers).

sth pronoun
ngt
Abbreviation of something.

stick /stɪk/ sticks n
kvist pind
A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.
stok gearstang
A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking.
stok pind kæp stang stav
A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.
stang stav stok
a stick of butter (chiefly, North America) A small rectangular block, with a length several times its width, which contains by volume one half of a cup of shortening (butter, margarine or lard).
(figurative) A negative stimulus or a punishment. (This sense derives from the metaphor of using a stick, a long piece of wood, to poke or beat a beast of burden to compel it to move forward.)
stav
(hockey) The potential accuracy of a hockey stick, implicating also the player using it.

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
række tunge
To push one's tongue so that it protrudes from the mouth, especially as a gesture of rudeness.

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ stickers n
klistermærke
An adhesive label or decal.

stiffen /ˈstɪfən/ v
stivne
(intransitive) To become stiff.

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ v
kvæle
(transitive, also, figuratively) To make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) death by preventing breathing; to smother, to suffocate.

stigmatophilia n
stigmatofil
A paraphilia involving sexual arousal from body modifications such as piercings and tattoos

stile /staɪl/ stiles n
stente
A set of one or more steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass.

still /stɪl/ [stɪo̯] [stɪɫ] [stɪʊ̯] adv
stadig endnu
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.

still life still lifes still lives n
stilleben
(painting) A work of art depicting an arrangement of inanimate objects.

still waters run deep proverb
det stille vand har den dybe grund
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.

stillbirth stillbirths n
dødsfødsel
The birth of a dead fetus; the delivery of an infant which is dead at birth.

stilt /stɪlt/ stilts n
stylte
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

stilt sandpiper stilt sandpipers n
klireryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris himantopus)

stimulus /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ stimuli stimuluses n
stimulans
An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
(physiology, psychology, medicine) Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses.

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ stingrays n
pilrokke
Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.

stingy /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ stingier stingiest adj
nærig gerrig fedtet smålig
Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.

stink /stɪŋk/ v
stinke
(intransitive) To have a strong bad smell.

stinkhorn stinkhorns n
stinksvamp
Any fungus of the order Phallales, which produce a foul-scented, rod-shaped mushroom.

stir up v
piske op
(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ stirrups n
stigbøjle
(equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
(by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ stitches n
sting maske
A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
sidestik sidesting
(countable, and, uncountable) An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise or laughing.
stik
A local sharp pain (anywhere); an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.

stitchwort stitchworts n
stor fladstjerne
A kind of chickweed, Rabelera holostea.

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ more stochastic most stochastic adj
stokastisk
Random, randomly determined.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ stocken stocks n
levkøj
Any of the several species of cruciferous flowers in the genus Matthiola.

stock dove stock doves n
huldue
A pigeon of species Columba oenas, found in much of Europe, in the family Columbidae of pigeons and doves).

stock exchange stock exchanges n
børs fondsbørs
A building that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.
An organisation that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.

stock market stock markets n
aktiemarked
A market for the trading of company stock.

stockbroker stockbrokers n
børsmægler
(finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ stockfish stockfishes n
tørfisk
A cod (or similar fish) having been cut open and cured in the open air without salt.

stockinette stitch stockinette stitches n
glatstrik
a type of knitting consisting of only knit-stitches (or only purl-stitches)

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ stockings n
strømpe
A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ n
gabestok bedding stabel
(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

stoichiometric adj
støkiometrisk
Of, or relating to stoichiometry.

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ stoichiometries n
støkiometri
(uncountable, chemistry) The study and calculation of quantitative (measurable) relationships of the reactants and products in chemical reactions (chemical equations).

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ stokers n
søfyrbøder
A person who stokes, especially one on a steamship or steam train, who stokes coal in the boilers.

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ stoles n
stola
A scarf-like garment, often made of fur.

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
stjålen stjålet
That has been stolen.

stolon /ˈstəʊlɒn/ stolons n
udløber
(botany) A shoot that grows along the ground and produces roots at its nodes; a runner.

stolperstein /ˈstɒlpə(ɹ)ˌstaɪn/ /ˈʃtɒlpə(ɹ)ˌʃtaɪn/ stolpersteine stolpersteins n
snublesten
A small, cobblestone-sized memorial for an individual victim of Nazism.

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ stomas stomata n
spalteåbning
(botany) One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ stomachs n
mave
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
bug
(informal) The belly.

stomach cancer stomach cancers n
ventrikelcancer
(oncology) cancer of the stomach(s).

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ stomachaches n
mavepine
A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion. (The pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.)

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
af sten sten-
Constructed of stone.
stenagtig
Having the appearance of stone.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adv
sten stok
(slang) Absolutely, completely (used with following adjectives).

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ stone stones n
sten
(uncountable, geology) A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.
A small piece of stone, a pebble.
(botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.
(medicine) A hard, stone-like deposit.
A monument to the dead; a gravestone or tombstone.
ædelsten
A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.
brik
(board games) A playing piece made of any hard material, used in various board games such as backgammon and go.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
stene
(transitive) To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
blive stenet
(transitive, slang) To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)

stone dead adj
stendød
(idiomatic) Utterly dead.

stone pine stone pines n
pinje
A pine of species Pinus pinea, native of southern Europe.

stone's throw stone's throws n
stenkast
(idiomatic) A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

stoned /stoʊnd/ /stəʊnd/ more stoned most stoned adj
høj skæv stenet
(slang) High on drugs, especially cannabis.

stoneware stonewares n
stentøj
A type of pottery that is fired at a high temperature and is dense, opaque and nonporous.

stony /ˈstoʊni/ /ˈstəʊni/ stonier stoniest adj
stenet
Containing or made up of stones.

stool /stuːl/ /stʉl/ stools n
afføring
taburet skammel
(now, chiefly, dialectal, Scotland) A seat with a back; a chair.
(dated) A close-stool; a seat used for urination and defecation: a chamber pot, commode, outhouse seat, or toilet.

stoop /stuːp/ v
bukke
To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ stops n
stoppested holdeplads
A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
holde op
(intransitive) Not to continue.
stoppe standse
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
stop bilen
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should stop the vehicle.

stop the presses v
stop trykpressen
(idiomatic) An exclamation used to introduce especially new, important, surprising, or recent developments.

stopover stopovers n
mellemlanding
A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.

stopwatch stopwatches n
løbeur stopur
A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

storage /ˈstoː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ storages n
lager
(usually, countable) An object or place in which something is stored.

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
beholde
(transitive) To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.
lagre
(transitive, computing) To write (something) into memory or registers.

store manager store managers n
butikschef
The manager who is directly responsible for a store.

storey /ˈstɔːɹi/ /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ storeys stories n
etage sal
A floor or level of a building or ship.

storge /-d͡ʒi/ /-ˌɡeɪ/ /ˈstɔɹɡi/ /ˈstɔːɡi/ n
storge
Natural affection or love, especially of parents for their children.

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ storks n
stork
A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the family Ciconiidae.
(children's folklore) The mythical bringer of babies to families, or good news.

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ storms n
storm
(meteorology) A disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale, with a wind speed of between 89 and 102 kilometres per hour (55–63 miles per hour; 10 on the scale, known as a "storm" or whole gale), or of between 103 and 117 kilometres per hour (64–72 miles per hour; 11 on the scale, known as a "violent storm").
storm stormvejr
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation; a tempest.
storm
(military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

storm cellar storm cellars n
stormkælder
An underground structure used to shelter from storms that have high winds, such as a tornado.

storm jib storm jibs n
stormfok
(nautical) A small jib, used in a storm to reduce the sail area to the minimum required for maintaining manoeuvrability of the vessel.

storm petrel storm petrels n
stormsvale
Any of several small seabirds, of the families Hydrobatidae (northern storm petrels) or Oceanitidae (southern storm petrels or Austral storm petrels), having dark plumage and a white rump.

story /ˈstɔ.ɹi/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ stories n
historie fortælling beretning
An account of real or fictional events.

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ stoves n
komfur
A device for heating food, (UK) a cooker.

stowaway /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ stowaways n
blind passager
A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.

straight /stɹeɪt/ straighter straightest adj
lige ret
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
ligefrem
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
heteroseksuel
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
ren ufortyndet
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]

straightener /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nə/ /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/ straighteners n
glattejern
A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.

strain /stɹeɪn/ strains n
pres
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
belaste trykke trække
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
overstrække
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
si
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

strait /stɹeɪt/ straits n
stræde sund
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ straitjackets n
spændetrøje
A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] strands n
strand
The shore or beach of the sea or ocean.

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ stranger strangest adj
underlig mærkelig sær besynderlig ejendommelig finurlig
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, especially if slightly uncomfortable.

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ strangers n
fremmed
A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.
A newcomer.
udlænding fremmed
An outsider or foreigner.

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
kvæle
(transitive) To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
(intransitive) To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.

strangler /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lə/ stranglers n
kvæler
Someone who strangles, especially who murders by strangling.

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
kværke
A disease of horses caused by an infection by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.

strap /stɹæp/ straps n
rem
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ strategies n
strategi
(uncountable) The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
(countable) A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal.
(uncountable) The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies.

stratocracy stratocracies n
militærstyre
A military government.

stratosphere stratospheres n
stratosfære
(meteorology) The region of the uppermost atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone. The stratosphere extends from the tropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by the mesosphere.

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ straws n
halm strå
(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.
(uncountable) Such dried stalks considered collectively; this bulk matter may be a chief salable product, a by-product, fodder, bedding, or green manure, depending on region and on current market conditions.

straw man straw men n
stråmand
(figurative) An innocuous person or someone of nominal or lesser importance, as a front man or straw boss.
(figurative) An insubstantial concept, idea, endeavor or argument, particularly one deliberately set up to be weakly supported, e.g. by misrepresenting an opponent's argument by broadening or narrowing the scope of a premise, so that it can be easily knocked down; especially to impugn the strength of any related or contrasted thing or idea.

strawbale strawbales n
halmballe

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberrier strawberriest adj
jordbær
Containing or having the flavor of strawberries.
jordbærfarvet
Of a color similar to the color of strawberry-flavoured products.

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberries n
jordbær
The sweet, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.
jordbær jordbærplante
Any plant of the genus Fragaria (that bears such fruit).
jordbær jordbærfarve
A dark pinkish red color, like that of the fruit; strawberry red.

strawberry tree strawberry trees n
jordbærtræ
A cane apple, an evergreen shrub or small tree (Arbutus unedo), in family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland, which bears fruits which resemble strawberries.
Any of the other species of Arbutus, native to Europe and temperate North America, especially

stream /stɹiːm/ streams n
å bæk strøm
A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.

streamer /ˈstɹiːmɚ/ streamers n
fanebånd vimpel
A long, narrow flag, or piece of material used or seen as a decoration.
streamer streamerflue
(fishing) In fly fishing, a variety of wet fly designed to mimic a minnow.

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] streets n
gade
A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

street corner street corners n
gadehjørne
The corner of a street, usually where two streets meet at an intersection.

street map street maps n
bykort
A map showing the streets in a city or district.

street sign street signs n
gadenavneskilt
a sign showing the name of a street, usually placed at a street corner.

street sweeper street sweepers n
fejemaskine
A machine used to sweep streets.

street urchin street urchins n
gadebarn
(British, dated) A child who lives, or spends most of his or her time, in the streets; sometimes a petty thief or pickpocket.

streetlight streetlights n
gadelygte
(countable) Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ more strenuous most strenuous adj
ivrig
Having great vigour or energy; forceful.
anstrengende
(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious.

stress /stɹɛs/ stresses n
spænding
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
stress
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.

stress /stɹɛs/ v
stresse
(transitive) To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
fremhæve
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
(transitive) To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

stressed /stɹɛst/ more stressed most stressed adj
trykstærk
(phonetics) Having a stress or accent.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
strække
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.
(intransitive) To lengthen when pulled.
(figuratively, transitive) To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
spænde stramme
(transitive) To pull tight.
overdrive
(figuratively, transitive) To make inaccurate by exaggeration.
udstrække
(intransitive, transitive) To extend one’s limbs or another part of the body, for example in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles.

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ stretchers n
båre
A simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person.
løber
A brick laid with the longest (but least tall) side exposed.

strict /stɹɪkt/ more strict most strict stricter strictest adj
streng
Severe in discipline.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] strikes n
strejke
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
slag
A blow or application of physical force against something.
strike
(cricket) The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
gennemstrege overstrege
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.

strike up v
stifte
(transitive, idiomatic) To start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship.

strike while the iron is hot v
smede mens jernet er varmt
(idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

strikebreaker strikebreakers n
skruebrækker
A non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.

string /stɹɪŋ/ strings n
streng
(countable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
(uncountable) Such a structure considered as a substance.
(musical instrument) A segment of wire (typically made of plastic or metal) or other material used as vibrating element on a musical instrument.
(countable) A cohesive substance taking the form of a string.
(countable, programming) An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
(countable, physics) A tiny one-dimensional string-like entity, the main object of study in string theory, a branch of theoretical physics.
serie
A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.
(countable) A series of items or events.
strygerne
(music, usually, in the plural) The stringed instruments as a section of an orchestra, especially those played by a bow, or the persons playing those instruments.

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
trække på snor
(transitive) To put (items) on a string.
opstrenge strenge
(transitive) To put strings on (something).

string quartet string quartets n
strygekvartet
(music) A group of four musicians playing string instruments, usually two violins, a viola and a cello.

string theory string theories n
strengteori
(physics) A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time.

stringed instrument stringed instruments n
strengeinstrument

strip club strip clubs n
stripklub
An establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing.

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ stripes n
stribe
A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.

stripe-breasted tit stripe-breasted tits n
albertinemejse
Melaniparus fasciiventer, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
arbejde med stor anstrengelse hige efter stræbe efter
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

stroboscope stroboscopes n
stroboskop
Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ /stɹʌok/ /stɾʌok/ strokes n
slag
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
(tennis) The hitting of a ball with a racket; also, the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact.
A single movement with a tool; also, an impact of a tool on an object.
(by extension) The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rowing rhythm for the other rowers; also, the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
slag strøg
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
ae
An act of moving one's hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly; a caress.
åretag
The movement of an oar or paddle through water, either the pull which actually propels the boat, or a single entire cycle of movement including the pull; also, the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style.
streg strøg
A movement of a brush in painting, of a chisel in carving, of a pen, pencil, or such implement in drawing or writing, etc., in one direction; hence, a line or mark made on a surface by such an implement.
apopleksi slagtilfælde
(medicine) The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
slag klokkeslag strøg
(music) A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ /stɹʌok/ /stɾʌok/ v
stryge
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ strolls n
spadseretur
A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
slentre spadsere
To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.

stroller strollers n
klapvogn
(US, Canada, Australia) A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] stronger strongest adj
stærk
Capable of producing great physical force.
Capable of withstanding great physical force.
Determined; unyielding.
Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
uregelmæssig
(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.

strong suit strong suits n
stærke side
(informal) A field in which, or task at which, one is quite capable.

strong verb strong verbs n
stærkt verbum
(grammar) Any of a class of Germanic verbs which use ablaut as opposed to a dental affix to indicate tense.
(grammar, linguistics) A member of a "strong" class in a language with two or more verb classes.

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ strongholds n
borg
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
højborg
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

strongman strongmen n
kraftkarl
Someone who performs feats of strength, sometimes in competitions or in a circus.

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ strontiums n
strontium
The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

strop /stɹɒp/ strops n
rem strygerem
A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor.

strop /stɹɒp/ v
stryge
To hone (a razor or knife) with a strop.

strophic /ˈstɹɒfɪk/ /ˈstɹəʊfɪk/ more strophic most strophic adj
strofisk
(music) Of a song, composed so that every stanza is set to the same music.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] structures n
struktur
A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
The overall form or organization of something.
(computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] v
strukturere
(transitive) To give structure to; to arrange.

structured more structured most structured adj
struktureret
Having structure; organized.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] struggles n
kamp
(figurative) Strife, contention, great effort.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] v
kæmpe
To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʊt/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] struts n
stiver
(chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʊt/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] v
stoltsere spankulere
(transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.

stub /stʊb/ /stʌb/ stubs n
stump
Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ stubbles n
skægstub
(countable, and, uncountable) Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.
stub
(countable, and, uncountable) The short stalks left in a field after crops have been harvested.

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ stubborner stubbornest adj
stædig
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

stubbornness /ˈstʌbən(n)əs/ /ˈstʌbɚn(n)əs/ stubbornnesses n
stædighed
The state of being stubborn.

stucco stucchi stuccoes stuccos n
stuk
A plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior walls, or used for mouldings.

stud /stʌd/ studs n
avlshingst avlstyr stutteri
A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
dup knop
A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
(engineering) A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal.
ørestikke
(construction) A vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.
tyr
(colloquial) A sexually attractive male.

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ students n
studerende student
A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
(in particular) A person who is enrolled at a college or university (as contrasted with a pupil or schoolchild attending a primary or secondary school).
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.

student loan student loans n
studielån
(education, finance) A loan granted to a student in higher education to help pay for the tuition.

study /ˈstʌdi/ studies n
studium
Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
studie
Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
studere læse
(academic, transitive) To take a course or courses on a subject.
studere granske nærstudere
(transitive) To look at minutely.
studere lære
(transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

stuff /stʌf/ stuffs n
sager ting
(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
materiale stof
The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.
ting tingest
(informal) Used as placeholder, usually for material of unknown type or name.

stuff /stʌf/ v
opfylde stoppe
(transitive) To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess.
udstoppe
To preserve a dead bird or other animal by filling its skin.

stuffed /stʌft/ more stuffed most stuffed adj
farseret fyldt udstoppet
Full or packed (with some material or substance).
stopmæt
(cooking) Filled with seasoning.

stuffed animal stuffed animals n
krammedyr tøjdyr
(US, Canada) A soft toy in the form of an animal.

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ stumbles n
snublen
A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
fejl fejltrin
An error or blunder.

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
begå fejl fejle
(intransitive) To make a mistake or have trouble.
snuble
(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.

stumble upon v
falde over
(figuratively) To discover or find something by accident.

stunt /stʌnt/ stunts n
stunt
A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ stuntmen n
stuntman
In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ more stupid most stupid stupider stupidest adj
dum
(of animates) Lacking in intelligence.
Exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.

sturgeon /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ sturgeon sturgeons n
stør
Any marine or freshwater fish of the family Acipenseridae that are prized for their roe and are endemic to temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia.

stuttering stutterings n
stammen

sty /staɪ/ sties n
sti svinesti
A pen or enclosure for swine.
svinesti
(figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.

stye /ˈstaɪ/ styes n
bygkorn
(disease) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.

stylistic /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ /stɪˈlɪstɪk/ more stylistic most stylistic adj
stilistisk
Of or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or literary style.

stylistics n
stilistik
(linguistics) The study of literary style, and how it changes within different contexts.

stød /stɜːd/ /stʌd/ n
stød
(phonology) a phenomenon of most Danish accents, in which stressed long vowels or consonants are laryngealised in certain contexts; sometimes a simple glottal stop that follows said vowel/consonant

subcommittee /ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪti/ subcommittees n
underudvalg
A committee formed by an existing committee, comprising a subset of its members.

subcontinent subcontinents n
subkontinent
A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

subcult subcults n
subkult

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ more subcutaneous most subcutaneous adj
subkutan
Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ /səbˈdʒuː/ /sʌb-/ v
kue underkue undertrykke
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
kue underkue
(transitive) To bring (a country) under control by force.

subentry subentries n
underpost
A subordinate entry.

subfamily subfamilies n
underfamilie
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe.

subglacial /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃl̩/ /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃɪ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ə)l/ adj
isdækket subglacial
Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.

subgoal subgoals n
delmål
A lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal.

subgraph subgraphs n
delgraf
(graph theory) A graph or network that makes up part of a larger graph or network.

subheading subheadings n
underoverskrift
a heading or caption subordinate to a main headline, heading, or title especially when inserted as a divider between sections (as of a newspaper or periodical article or story or text of a book)

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] subhumans n
undermenneske
Anything which is less than human.

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ subjects n
grundled subjekt
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
fag emne tema felt
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
fag emne felt
A particular area of study.
undersåt
A citizen in a monarchy.
A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
udsætte
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

subject complement subject complements n
omsagnsled til grundled subjektsprædikat
(grammar) A complement which is coupled to a subject.

subjective /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ more subjective most subjective adj
subjektiv
Formed, as in opinions, based upon a person's feelings or intuition, rather than upon observation or purely logical reasoning; coming more from within the observer than from observations of the external environment.

subjunctive mood subjunctive moods n
konjunktiv
(grammar) Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

sublease subleases n
fremleje
(property law) A lease sublet by a tenant or lessee to a subtenant.

sublessor sublessors n
fremlejer
(property law) A tenant (or lessee) that grants a sublease; one who sublets.

sublet /ˌsʌbˈlɛt/ v
fremleje
(transitive, property law) To grant a sublease out of property held under a lease.

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ /ˈsʌblɪmət/ v
sublimere
(generally) To change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently. [from 16th c.]

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ sublimer sublimest adj
sublim
(chiefly, poetic, archaic) Of a person: dignified, majestic, noble.

submachine gun submachine guns n
maskinpistol
A type of short range machine gun that is carried as a personal weapon and uses pistol ammunition.

submanifold submanifolds n
delmangfoldighed
(topology) A manifold which is a subset of another, so that the inclusion function is an embedding or, sometimes, an immersion.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
submarin
Hidden or undisclosed.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ submarines n
ubåd undervandsbåd
A boat that can go underwater.

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
afleve
(ambitransitive) To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ more subordinate most subordinate adj
underordnet
Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.

subordinate clause subordinate clauses n
bisætning ledsætning
(grammar) A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ subpoenae subpoenas subpoenæ n
stævning
(legal) A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony.

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
abonnere
(ergative) To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.
To pay for the provision of a service, such as Internet access, a cell phone plan, or a streaming service.

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ subscriptions n
abonnement
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ subsets n
delmængde
(set theory, of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ more subsidiary most subsidiary adj
subsidiær hjælpe-
Auxiliary or supplemental.
datter-
Secondary or subordinate.

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ subsidiaries n
datterselskab
A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

subspace topology subspace topologies n
sportopologi
(topology) The topology of a subset S of a topological space X which is obtained by considering any subset of S to be an open set if it corresponds to the intersection of S with some open set of X.

subspecies /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ subspecies n
underart
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] substances n
substans masse
Physical matter; material.
substans hovedindhold
The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
formue
Material possessions; estate; property; resources.

substance abuse n
stofmisbrug
(medicine) An overindulgence in and dependence on a drug or other chemical.

substantiate /səbˈstanʃɪeɪt/ v
belægge
(transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate
(transitive) To give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents

substantivise v
substantivere

substation substations n
transformatorstation transformerstation
A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ substitutes n
erstatning substitut surrogat
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
udskifter
(sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
erstatte substituere
(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
(transitive, formerly, _, proscribed, in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.
udskifte
(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.

substitutes' bench substitutes' benches n
udskiftningsbænk
(football) The bench on which the players sit when they are not in action.

subtenant subtenants n
fremlejer
(property law) A tenant of a sublease.

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
underjordisk
Below ground, under the earth, underground.

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ subtitles n
undertekst
(authorship) A heading below or after a title.
(cinematography, television) Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

subtitling subtitlings n
tekstning undertekstning

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ [ˈsʌɾɫ̩] more subtle most subtle subtler subtlest adj
subtil hårfin
Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood.
subtil raffineret
(of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
skarpsindig subtil
(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ subtractions n
subtraktion
(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
(arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting.

subtropical adj
subtropisk
Pertaining to the regions of the Earth further from the equator than the tropical regions.

subtropics n
subtroper
The region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world.

suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ suburbs n
forstad
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
bydel
(AU, Ireland, NZ, UK) Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] more subversive most subversive adj
undergravende
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] subways n
undergrundsbane metro tunnelbane
(North America, Scotland, South Africa) A train that runs on such an underground railway.
undergrundsbane metro tunnelbane fodgængertunnel
(British) An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

subwoofer subwoofers n
subwoofer
An electronic speaker designed to produce low-frequency sound, especially bass.

succade /səˈkeɪd/ succades n
sukat
Candied citrus peel (or, less commonly, other preserves).

success /səkˈsɛs/ successes n
succes
The achievement of one's aim or goal. [from 16th c.]

successful /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ more successful most successful adj
succesfuld succesrig
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ successions n
arvefølge tronfølge
A passing of royal powers.

successor /səkˈsɛsə/ /səkˈsɛsɚ/ /səˈsɛsɚ/ successors n
efterfølger
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
The next heir in order or succession.

succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt/ /səˈsɪŋkt/ more succinct most succinct adj
koncis, fyndig
Brief and to the point.

succubus /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/ /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ succubi succubuses n
mare
(medieval folklore) A female demon which comes to men, especially monks, in their dreams to seduce them and have sexual intercourse, drawing energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death.

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
sådan
(demonstrative) Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context.

such is life phraseologicalUnit
c'est la vie sådan er livet
Used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
suge
(transitive) To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). [from 9th c.]
(transitive) To put the mouth or lips to (a breast, a mother etc.) to draw in milk. [from 11th c.]

suck my cock phraseologicalUnit
sut min pik
(idiomatic, vulgar, offensive) An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

suck up v
fedte for
(slang, often followed by to) To adulate or flatter (someone) excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ sucroses n
sukrose saccharose
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide with formula C12H22O11, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ suction cups n
sugekop
A cup made of flexible material, such as rubber, that uses suction as an adhesive.

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ [ˈsʌdn̩] suddener suddenest adj
pludselig brat
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ more suddenly most suddenly adv
pludseligt
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

sudoku /su-/ /suː-/ /sə-/ /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈdukoʊ/ /sʊˈduku/ /sʊˈduːku/ /sʊˈdɑku/ /sʊˈdɒku/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuː-/ /ˈsʊdoʊku/ /ˈsʊdukoʊ/ /ˈsʊduku/ /ˈsʊduːku/ /ˈsʊdɑku/ /ˈsʊdɒku/ /ˈsʊdəʊku/ sudokus n
sudoku
(games, puzzles) A type of pencil puzzle played on a square grid, requiring each of the columns, each of the rows, and each of the subregions (called "boxes" or "regions") to contain the lowest whole numbers up to the dimension of the puzzle, usually 1 to 9, once each. The subregions are rectangular or square except in variants.

sue /sjuː/ /suː/ /sɪu̯/ v
sagsøge stævne lægge sag an
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action.

suet /ˈs(j)uːɪt/ suets n
nyrefedt
The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
lide
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
(intransitive) To feel pain.

suffer from v
fejle lide af
(transitive) To have a particular disease or condition.

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ sufferings n
lidelse
The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
holde være tilstrækkelig
(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ suffixes n
suffiks
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ /ˈsʌfəkət/ v
kvæle kvæles
(ergative) To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
(ergative) To die due to, or kill someone by means of, insufficient oxygen supply to the body.

suffocation suffocations n
kvælning
(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

suffragette /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ suffragettes n
suffragette
(historical) A female supporter, often militant, of women's right to vote in the early 20th century, especially in Great Britain.

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ sugars n
sukker
(uncountable) Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.
(countable, chemistry) Any of various small carbohydrates that are used by organisms to store energy.
skat
(countable) A term of endearment.

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
søde
(transitive) To add sugar to; to sweeten with sugar.
indsukre
(transitive) To make (something unpleasant) seem less so.

sugar beet sugar beets n
sukkerroe
A type of beet whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose.

sugar bowl sugar bowls n
sukkerbøsse sukkerskål
A small receptacle for serving sugar on a table or on a tray.

sugar cane sugar canes n
sukkerrør
A tropical grass of the genus Saccharum (especially the species Saccharum officinarum, including hybrids) having stout, fibrous, jointed stalks, the sap of which is a source of sugar.

sugar rush sugar rushes n
sukkerchok
A purported state of hyperactivity caused by excessive consumption of sugar, or other simple carbohydrates.

sugar water n
sukkervand
Water sweetened with sugar.

sugar-free adj
sukkerfri
Of food, drink, medication, chewing gum, etc: not containing sugar (and usually sweetened with a sugar substitute instead).

sugar-loaf sugar-loaves n
sukkertop
(historical) A block of refined sugar, usually in the form of a truncated cone, in which form it was traditionally exported from the Caribbean and Brazil from the 17th century to the 19th century.

sugar-sweet more sugar-sweet most sugar-sweet adj
sukkersød
sweet as sugar; very sweet

suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
forslå
(obsolete, transitive) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

suggestion /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] suggestions n
forslag
(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

suggestive /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɪv/ more suggestive most suggestive adj
suggestiv
Tending to suggest or imply.

suicidal /ˌs(j)uː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.əˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.ɪ-/ more suicidal most suicidal adj
selvmorderisk
(of a voluntarily-chosen course of action) Highly likely to certain to result in the deaths of the participants; dangerous or reckless to such a degree as to be tantamount to suicide for those taking part.

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ suicides n
selvmord
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing themselves, or of multiple people doing so.
selvmorder
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themselves.

suicide attack suicide attacks n
selvmordsangreb
An attack on others that involves the assailant committing suicide.

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ /sɪu̯t/ /sʉt/ suits n
jakkesæt
(pejorative, slang, metonym) A person who wears matching jacket and trousers, especially a boss or a supervisor.
harnisk rustning
A full set of armour.
kulør dragt jakkesæt
(card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by color and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ /sɪu̯t/ /sʉt/ v
klæde
(transitive, said of clothes, hairstyle or other fashion item) To be suitable or apt for one's image.
(transitive, figurative) To be appropriate or apt for.

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ more suitable most suitable adj
passende egnet
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ suitcases n
kuffert
A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.

suitor /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ suitors n
beljer frier
One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ sulfurs n
svovl
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ v
svovle
(transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

sulfuric acid n
svovlsyre
(American spelling, inorganic compound) A transparent, oily liquid, formula H2SO4, that is a strong acid with very many industrial applications.

sulfurous acid n
svovlsyrling
(inorganic compound) The weak acid, H2SO3, present in a solution of sulfur dioxide in water; it is a reducing agent and mild bleach.

sulk /sʌlk/ v
surmule
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

sulky /ˈsʌlki/ sulkier sulkiest adj
tvær
(often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ sullener sullenest adj
mut vrangvillig
Having a brooding ill temper; sulky.
dyster mørk
Gloomy; dismal; foreboding.
treven
Sluggish; slow.

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ salateen sultans n
sultan
A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1956) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ sultanates n
sultanat
A sovereign or vassal princely state—usually Muslim—where the ruler is styled sultan.

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ sultrier sultriest adj
lummer
(weather) Hot and humid. [from late 16th c.]
trykkende
(weather) Very hot and dry; torrid.
sanselig sensuel
(figuratively) Sexually enthralling.

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ sumacs n
sumak
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ summaries n
resume resumé
An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ summers n
sommer
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

summer camp summer camps n
feriekoloni
An institution devoted to housing and entertaining children for the summer.

summer solstice summer solstices n
sommersolhverv
(astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun.

summerhouse summerhouses n
sommerhus sommerbolig
A house owned not as a primary residence and used as vacation home during warm weather months of the year.

summit /ˈsʌmət/ /ˈsʌmɪt/ summits n
top bjergtop
The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.
topmøde
(by extension) An assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance; also (loosely) , an important or high-level gathering or meeting.

sun /sʊn/ /sʌn/ suns n
sol
(astronomy) A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.
(figurative) Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.

sun /sʊn/ /sʌn/ pn
sol
The star that Earth revolves around, and from which it receives light and heat.

sun shower sun showers n
solregn solskinsregn
(climatology) A rain shower which occurs while the sun is shining.

sunbath sunbaths n
solbad
A period spent tanning (sunbathing) in the sun.

sunbathe /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ v
solbade
(intransitive) To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.

sunbather sunbathers n
solbader solbaderske
A person who basks in the sun to get a tan.

sundew sundews n
soldug
Any of a group of insectivorous plants in the genus Drosera that catch insects by sticky droplets ("dew") at the end of hairs on the leaves and grow in boggy ground all over the world.

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ sundials n
solur
A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ sunfish sunfishes n
klumpfisk
Any of various large marine fishes of the family Molidae that have an oval compressed body.

sunflower /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.əɹ/ sunflowers n
solsikke
A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

sunglasses n
solbriller
Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light. May also be worn as a fashion accessory.

sunny side up adj
spejlæg
(US) Of an egg: fried sunny side up.

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ sunrises n
solopgang
The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
The change in color of the sky at dawn.

sunscreen sunscreens n
solbeskytter
A topical product for the skin containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun's ultraviolet radiation.

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ sunsets n
solnedgang
The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.
solnedgang alderens efterår
(figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing.

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ v
udfase

sunset clause sunset clauses n
solnedgangsklausul
(law) A provision of a law which says the law or something under it, as an agency or benefit established by it, will come to an end on a particular date or after a particular period of time.

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ sunshines n
solskin
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
A location on which the sun's rays fall.

sunstroke sunstrokes n
solstik
(pathology) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

super /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsu.pɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] [ˈsʉu̯.pɚ] adj
super
better than average, better than usual; wonderful.

superconductor superconductors n
superleder
A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current

supercontinent supercontinents n
superkontinent
A modern landmass composed of multiple continents, i.e. Afro-Eurasia or the Americas.

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ superegos n
overjeg superego
(psychoanalysis) The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ more superficial most superficial adj
overfladisk
​Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance.

superfluous /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ more superfluous most superfluous adj
overflødig
In excess of what is required or sufficient.

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ superheroes n
superhelt
Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.

superhuman more superhuman most superhuman adj
overmenneskelig
Beyond what is possible for a human being.

superhungry more superhungry most superhungry adj
skrupsulten
Very hungry.

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ superintendents n
forstander
A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
overlegen
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
førsteklasses udmærket
(botany) (of a calyx) Above the ovary; said of parts of the flower which, although normally below the ovary, adhere to it, and so appear to originate from its upper part.

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ superiors n
overordnet foresat
A person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ superlatives n
superlativ
(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

supermajority /ˌs(j)upɜɹməˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ supermajorities n
kvalificeret flertal
(chiefly, North American) A majority of the items being counted that reaches some preset threshold significantly greater than 50 percent, such as two thirds.

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ supermarkets n
supermarked supermarkedskæde
A chain of such stores.

supermodel supermodels n
supermodel
A highly paid, famous fashion model.

supermoon supermoons n
supermåne
(astrology, astronomy) A full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range.

supernatural /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnæt͡ʃəɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌsupəɹˈnæt͡ʃəɹəl/ /ˌsupəɹˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ more supernatural most supernatural adj
overnaturlig
Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with.
Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ supernovae supernovas supernovæ n
supernova
(star) A powerful and bright explosion of a massive star, which afterwards becomes a neutron star or a black hole, or is destroyed.

superorganism superorganisms n
superorganisme
(biology) A social colony of individuals who, through division of labour, effective communication and self-organization, form a highly connected community that functions as if it were a single organism.

superpower superpowers n
supermagt
(countable) A sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.
superkraft
(countable, fiction) An extraordinary physical or mental ability, especially possessed by a superhero or supervillain.

supersaturated adj
overmættet
(chemistry, physics, of a solution) More concentrated than is normally possible.

superset supersets n
overmængde
(set theory) (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.

superstar /ˈsu.pɚˌstɑɹ/ /ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/ /ˈsʉː.pəˌstaː/ superstars n
superstjerne
Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ superstitions n
overtro
A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.

supervillain supervillains n
superskurk
A fantasy-fiction criminal or evil-doer, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature who can present a credible challenge for a superhero.

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ suppers n
aftensmad
Food consumed before going to bed.
Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ suppliers n
leverandør
One who supplies; a provider.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ supplies n
udbud
(uncountable) The act of supplying.
forsyning forsynings- føde- lager leverance
(countable) An amount of something supplied.
beholdning forråd
(in the plural) Provisions.
finanslov
(mostly, in the plural) An amount of money provided, as by Parliament or Congress, to meet the annual national expenditures.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
forsyne levere
(transitive) To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
forsyne levere skaffe yde
(transitive) To furnish or equip with.
afhjælpe erstatte
(transitive) To compensate for, or make up a deficiency of.
vikariere
(transitive) To fill temporarily; to serve as substitute for another in, as a vacant place or office; to occupy; to have possession of.

supply and demand n
udbud og efterspørgsel
(economics) A capitalistic model of price determination in a market, according to which, holding all else equal in a competitive market, the unit price for a particular good will eventually settle at a point where the quantity demanded will equal the quantity supplied (at the current price).

supply line supply lines n
forsyningslinje
The chain of transportation mechanisms supplying food and materiel to an army in battle, or other field operation.

supply vessel supply vessels n
forsyningsskib
A ship used to transport supplies to offshore installations such as oil and gas platforms.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] supports n
støtte
(sometimes, attributive) Something which supports.
Financial or other help.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
støtte
(transitive) To help keep from falling.
(transitive) To back or favor a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.
(transitive) To help, particularly financially; to subsidize.
(transitive, said of electronic devices, programming languages, etc.) To be designed to provide capacity for; to work or be compatible with (a part, accessory, file type, program, algorithm, etc.).

supporter /-ɾɚ/ /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ supporters n
skjoldholder
(heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ suppositories n
stikpille
(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

supreme court supreme courts n
højesteret
A court of law which represents the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction.

sura suras suwar n
sura
Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.

surcharge /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ surcharges n
overpris
An addition of extra charge on the agreed, stated, or baseline price.
An excessive price charged e.g. to an unsuspecting customer.
overtryk
(philately) An overprint on a stamp that alters (usually raises) the original nominal value of the stamp; used especially in times of hyperinflation.

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔɹ/<a:pour-poor> /ʃɔː/<a:pour-poor> /ʃɝ/<a:cure-fir> /ʃʉːɹ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ /ˈʃuːɹ/ surer surest adj
sikker
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ surfaces n
overflade
The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.
(mathematics, geometry) The locus of an equation (especially one with exactly two degrees of freedom) in a more-than-two-dimensional space.

surface water surface waters n
overfladevand
(geography) Water collecting on the ground or in a stream, river, lake, sea or ocean, as opposed to groundwater.

surface-to-air missile surface-to-air missiles n
jord-til-luft-missil
(military) A ground-based anti-aircraft missile.

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ surfeits n
overflod
(countable) An excessive amount of something.

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ surgeons n
kirurg
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ surgeries n
operation kirurgi
(medicine, usually, _, uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
kirurgi
(medicine) The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.

surgical /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ more surgical most surgical adj
kirurgisk
Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.
(figuratively) Precise or very accurate.

surgical mask surgical masks n
mundbind mundble
(medicine, infectious disease) A mask worn to catch bacteria shed in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose.

surjective /səˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sɚˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
surjektiv
(mathematics) Of, relating to, or being a surjection.

surname /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ surnames n
efternavn familienavn slægtsnavn
The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).

surpass /səˈpɑːs/ /sɚˈpæs/ v
overgå overstige overtræffe
(transitive) To go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ surpluses surplusses n
overskud
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ surprises n
overraskelse
Something unexpected.
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
overraske
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ more surprised most surprised adj
overrasket
Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ more surprisingly most surprisingly adv
overraskende
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ surrealisms n
surrealismen surrealisme
An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
overgive kapitulere
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ more surreptitiously most surreptitiously adv
hemmeligt
In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.

surrogate /ˈsɝəɡeɪt/ /ˈsɝəɡɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/ surrogates n
substitut surrogat
A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

surrogate mother surrogate mothers n
rugemor
A woman who gives birth to a child with the intent to give this child to at least one of the biological parents (not including herself, if she is one of them)

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
omringe
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ n
omgivelse
The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.

surströmming /ˈsʊə(ɹ)stɹɒmɪŋ/ /ˈsʊə(ɹ)stɹɜːmɪŋ/ n
surströmming
A traditional Swedish delicacy made by fermenting Baltic herring in wooden casks.

surveil /səˈveɪl/ /sɚˈveɪl/ v
overvåge
(transitive, US) To keep someone or something under surveillance.

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ surveillances n
overvågning
Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

surveillance camera surveillance cameras n
overvågningskamera
A mounted video camera used for the purpose of surveillance, as part of closed-circuit television.

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ surveys n
spørgeundersøgelse
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ survivals n
overlevelse
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
overleve
(intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
(transitive) To live longer than; to outlive.

sushi /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ sushis n
sushi
(proscribed) Raw fish, especially as a Japanese dish.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ more suspect most suspect adj
mistænkelig
Viewed with suspicion; suspected.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ suspects n
mistænkt
A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
mistænke
(transitive) To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.
mistro
(transitive) To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).
mistænke suspekt
(transitive) To believe (someone) to be guilty.
ha en mistanke
(intransitive) To have suspicion.

suspended sentence suspended sentences n
betinget dom
(legal) A sentence which the offender serves in probation unless he/she commits another crime during the period the sentence is in force.

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ suspenders n
seler
(US) An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers.

suspender belt suspender belts n
hofteholder strømpeholder
(UK, Irish) An item of women's underwear consisting of a belt to which are attached suspenders for holding up stockings.

suspension bridge suspension bridges n
hængebro
A bridge whose deck or roadway is suspended from cables.

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ suspicions n
mistanke
The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.
The condition of being suspected.
A trace, or slight indication.

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ more suspicious most suspicious adj
mistænkelig
Arousing suspicion.
mistænksom
Distrustful or tending to suspect.
Expressing suspicion

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ /səˈstæɪn/ v
forsørge underholde
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
vedholde
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/ /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ /səˌstæɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ [səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləɾi] sustainabilities n
bæredygtighed
(ecology) A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these necessary resources for future generations.
bæredygtighed holdbarhed
The ability to sustain something.

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ more sustainable most sustainable adj
bæredygtig holdbar
Able to be sustained.
bæredygtig
Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.

sustained /səˈsteɪnd/ more sustained most sustained adj
vedholdende
Held continuously at a certain level.

suzerain /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/ /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯n/ suzerains n
lensherre
(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

svelte /ˈsfɛlt/ /ˈsvɛlt/ svelter sveltest adj
slank
Attractively thin; gracefully slender. [from 1810s]

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] swallows n
svale landsvale
A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
sluge synke
(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]
(transitive) To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept. [from 16th c.]

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ swallowtails n
svalehale
The forked tail of a swallow.
Any of various butterflies of the family Papilionidae, many of which have a long extension to each hindwing.
splitflag
Anything, such as a burgee, of a similar forked shape.

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ swamps n
mose
A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes. (Compare marsh, bog, fen.)

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ swan swans n
svane
Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

swan song swan songs n
svanesang
(idiomatic) A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ swarms n
sværm
A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.
A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ swastikas n
hagekors svastika
(countable) A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism.

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
sværge
(transitive) To take an oath that an assertion is true.

swear like a trooper v
bande som en tyrk

swear word swear words n
bandeord ed kraftudtryk
A word considered obscene and vulgar or offensive.

sweat /swɛt/ sweats n
sved
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

sweat /swɛt/ v
svede
(intransitive) To emit sweat.
(transitive) To emit, in the manner of sweat.

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ sweaters n
sweater
(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] sweatier sweatiest adj
svedig
Covered in sweat.

sweep /swiːp/ sweeps n
feje benene væk under
(martial arts) A throw or takedown that primarily uses the legs to attack an opponent's legs.

sweep /swiːp/ v
feje
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweeter sweetest adj
sød
Tasting of sugars.
sød sødet
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
fersk usaltet
Not of a salty taste.
sød sødlig
Of a pleasant smell.
frisk
Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
behagelig melodisk
Of a pleasant sound.
sød blid
Of a pleasing disposition.
venlig
Of a helpful disposition.
ren
(mineralogy) Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ more sweet most sweet adv
let sødt
In a pleasant manner.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweets n
bolsje slik konfekt
(countable, especially, _, UK) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
drøm sødt
(idiomatic) Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.

sweet gum sweet gums n
ambratræ
Liquidambar styraciflua, the sweet gum tree.

sweet potato /ˈswiːt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ sweet potatoes n
sød kartoffel batat sødkartoffel
A tropical perennial American vine, Ipomoea batatas, having a fleshy tuber.
The tuber of this plant cooked as a vegetable.

sweet woodruff n
skovmærke
An aromatic perennial plant, formerly used as a strewing herb, Galium odoratum (formerly Asperula odorata), with small white flowers.

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ [ˈswiːtn̩] [ˈswiːʔn̩] v
forsøde søde
(transitive) To make sweet to the taste.
(transitive) To soften to the eye; to make delicate.

sweetener sweeteners n
sødestof
Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ [ˈswiˌɾ(ʱ)ɑɹt̠̚] sweethearts n
skat elskede
A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.

sweetness /ˈswitnəs/ /ˈswiːtnəs/ sweetnesses n
sødme
The condition of being sweet (all senses).
A pleasant disposition; kindness.

swell /swɛl/ swells n
dønning
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.

swell /swɛl/ v
svulme erigere
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

swift /swɪft/ swifter swiftest adj
hurtig
Fast; quick; rapid.

swim /swɪm/ swims n
svømmetur
An act or instance of swimming.

swim /swɪm/ v
svømme
(intransitive) To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.

swim bladder swim bladders n
svømmeblære
(anatomy, usually of fish) A gas-filled sac within the bodies of most fish that variously acts as a float, lung, sound-producing organ or an aid to hearing.

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ swimmers n
svømmer
One who swims.

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ swimmings n
svømning
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ swimming pools n
svømmebassin svømmehal
A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.

swimming trunks n
badebukser
A pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing.

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ swimsuits n
badedragt

swine /swaɪn/ swine swines n
svin
(pejorative) A contemptible person (plural swines).

swine fever n
svinepest
(pathology) A contagious, usually fatal, disease of pigs, causing fever, skin lesions and convulsions, caused by Pestivirus C (CSFV).

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ swings n
gynge
A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.
A hanging seat that can swing back and forth, in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing.

swing state swing states n
svingstat
(US politics) A state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally.

swipe /swaɪp/ v
stjæle
(transitive, informal) To steal or snatch.

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ swirls n
hvirvel
A whirling eddy.

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ v
hvirvle
(ambitransitive) To twist or whirl, as an eddy.

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ switches n
omskifter afbryder
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
sporskifte skiftespor
(rail transport, US, Philippines) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.

switch off v
slukke
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.

switch on v
starte tænde
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.

switchblade switchblades n
springkniv
A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.

switchboard switchboards n
omstillingsanlæg omstillingsbord
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /swɔːrd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] swords n
sværd
(weaponry) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ swords of Damocles n
damoklessværd
A thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

sword swallower sword swallowers n
sabelsluger
A performer who performs sword swallowing

swordfish /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ swordfish swordfishes n
sværdfisk
A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.

swordplay swordplays n
sværdkamp
fighting with a sword

swordsman swordsmen n
fægter
A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.

swordtail swordtails n
sværddrager
One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.

sycamore maple sycamore maples n
ahorn
(chiefly, US) The British and European sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus.

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ sycophants n
spytslikker sykofant hofsnog rygklapper røvslikker øjentjener
One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ more sycophantic most sycophantic adj
slesk
Excessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering.

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] syllables n
stavelse
(linguistics) A unit of human speech which often forms words corresponding to one opening of the mouth; a vowel and its surrounding consonants.

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ syllabi syllabuses n
studieplan
(education) A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
(law) The headnote of a reported case; the brief statement of the points of law determined prefixed to a reported case.

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ syllogisms n
syllogisme
(logic) An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/ symbioses n
symbiose
A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
symbiotisk
(ecology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ symbols n
symbol tegn
A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
symbol
(linguistics) A type of noun whereby the form refers to the same entity independently of the context; a symbol arbitrarily denotes a referent. See also icon and index.
A summary of a dogmatic statement of faith.
(programming) An internal identifier used by a debugger to relate parts of the compiled program to the corresponding names in the source code.

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɪ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ more symbolically most symbolically adv
symbolsk
In a symbolic manner.

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symbolisere
(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ more symmetrical most symmetrical adj
symmetrisk
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹaɪ/ /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ symmetries n
symmetri
Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

sympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous systems n
sympatiske nervesystem
(neuroanatomy) The part of the autonomic nervous system that raises blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and dilates the pupils when under stress.

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ sympathies n
medfølelse deltagelse sympati
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ more symphonic most symphonic adj
symfonisk
(music) Characteristic of a symphony

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ [ˈsɪɱ.fə.ni] symphonies n
symfoni
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

symphony orchestra symphony orchestras n
symfoniorkester
(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.

symposium /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/ /sɪmˈpəʊziəm/ symposia symposiums n
symposium
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ symptoms n
symptom
(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.

symptomatology symptomatologies n
symptomatologi
(countable) The aggregate of symptoms of a particular disease; the pattern of symptoms, and their timing, that is characteristic of it.

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ synagogues n
synagoge
A place of worship for Jews or Samaritans.

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ synapses n
synapse
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

synchronic /sɪnˈkɹɒnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
synkron
(linguistics) Relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history.

synchronised swimming n
synkronsvømning
A swimming event where competitors swim in a ballet-like manner in a swimming pool

synchronization synchronizations n
synkronisering
The state or property of being synchronized.

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
synkronisere
(transitive) To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ more synchronous most synchronous adj
synkron
At the same time, at the same frequency.

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ syndicates n
syndikat
A group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest; a self-coordinating group.

syndrome / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ syndromes n
syndrom
(pathology) A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms and/or behaviours, especially of a disease or medical or psychological condition.

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ synergies n
synergi
(systems theory) A synonym of binding energy.
(pharmacology) The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ synods n
synode
(Christianity) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

synonym /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ synonyms n
synonym
(semantics, loosely) A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
(databases) An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ synopses n
synopse synopsis
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

synovia /saɪˈnoʊ.vi.ə/ /sɪˈnoʊ.vi.ə/ synovias n
ledvæske

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ syntaxes n
syntaks
A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.
(computing, countable) The formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.
(linguistics) The study of the structure of phrases, sentences, and language.

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
syntetisere
(transitive) To combine two or more things to produce a new product.
(intransitive, of two or more things) To be combined producing a new, more complex product.
(transitive, chemistry) To produce a substance by chemical synthesis.
(intransitive, chemistry, of a substance) To be produced by chemical synthesis.

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ synthesizers n
synthesizer
(musical instrument) An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.

syphilis /ˈsɪflɪs/ /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
syfilis
(disease) A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

syphilitic adj
syfilitisk
(disease) Of, relating to, or infected with syphilis.

syphilitic syphilitics n
syfilitiker
A person with syphilis.

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪn(d)ʒ/ /ˈsɪɹɪn(d)ʒ/ /ˈsɪɹɪnd͡ʒ/ syringes n
sprøjte
A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.

syrinx /sə-/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒiz/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒiːz/ /ˈsɪɹɪŋks/ syringes syrinxes n
syrinx
(ornithology, zootomy) The voice organ in birds, located at or near where the trachea and the bronchi join.

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ syrups n
sirup
Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavouring.

system /ˈsɪstəm/ systems n
system
A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole. [from early 17th c.]

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌsɪs.təˈmæɾ.ɪk] more systematic most systematic adj
systematisk
Carried out according to a planned, ordered procedure.
(by extension) Methodical, regular and orderly.

systemic adj
systemisk
Embedded within and spread throughout and affecting a whole system, group, body, economy, market, or society.

systemic circulation systemic circulations n
det systemiske kredsløb kropskredsløbet
(anatomy) The part of blood circulation which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart, to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ syzygies n
syzygie
(astronomy, astrology) An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.
(Jungian, _, psychology) An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds.

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] tabs n
lap
A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
fane
(GUI) The page or form associated with such a navigational widget.

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] v
faktura regning
(computing) To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ tables n
bord
An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.
tabel
A matrix or grid of data arranged in rows and columns.
tabel bord
A collection of arithmetic calculations arranged in a table, such as multiplications in a multiplication table.

table lamp table lamps n
bordlampe
A lamp designed to be used on tables.

table of contents tables of contents n
indholdsfortegnelse
A list of titles of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear.

table salt table salts n
bordsalt
Sodium chloride, the salt most commonly used to season food at the table.

table tennis n
bordtennis pingpong
A game or sport (similar to tennis) that involves the hitting of a light plastic ball across a table (fashioned like a mini tennis court) by rackets (paddles, bats (Britain)).

tablecloth tablecloths n
dug
A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ [-bɫ̩-] tablespoons n
spiseske
(Canada, US) A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
grydeske
(Australia, New Zealand, Northern, _, UK) A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.
spiseske spiseskefuld
(cooking) A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

tablespoonful tablespoonfuls tablespoonsful n
spiseske spiseskefuld
The capacity of a tablespoon (table implement).

tablet computer tablet computers n
tavlecomputer tablet tablet-pc tabletcomputer tavle-pc
(computing) A hand-held portable computer characterized by a tablet form factor and a touchscreen interface.

tabletop tabletops n
bordplade
(furniture) The flat, horizontal upper surface of a table.

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ taboos n
tabu
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

tabula rasa /ˈtæbjʊlə ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈtæbjʊlə ˈɹɑːzə/ tabulae rasae tabulæ rasæ n
ubeskrevet blad
A mind, as of a newborn, free of any impressions, notions, ideas, etc.; a "blank slate".

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ tachometers n
omdrejningstæller
A device for measuring the revolutions per minute (RPMs) of a revolving shaft, as with the driveshaft of an automobile.
A device for measuring or indicating velocity or speed, as of blood, a river, a machine, etc.

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ tachycardias n
takykardi
(medicine, cardiology) A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute. [from 19th c.]

tachyon /ˈtæk.i.ɒn/ tachyons n
takyon
(particle) A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.

tack /tæk/ tacks n
kurs
(figurative) A direction or course of action, especially a new one; a method or approach to solving a problem.
Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.

tack /tæk/ v
slå
(nautical) To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] tackles n
tackling takling
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

tacky /ˈtæki/ tackier tackiest adj
let klæbende
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
billig
(colloquial) Of low quality.
smagløs
(colloquial) In poor taste.

tactical adj
taktisk
of or relating to tactics

tactics /ˈtæktɪks/ n
taktik
(military) The military science that deals with achieving the objectives set by strategy.
(military) The employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other.

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ /ˈtæktəl/ more tactile most tactile adj
taktil
Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.
Of or relating to the sense of touch.

tactless /ˈtæktləs/ more tactless most tactless adj
taktløs
having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

tad /tæd/ tads n
anelse
(informal) A small amount; a little bit.

tadalafil /təˈdæl.ə.fɪl/ n
tadalafil
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug, C22H19N3O4, that is used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia and functions similarly to sildenafil. It is marketed under the trademark Cialis.

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ tadpoles n
haletudse
A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.

taffeta /ˈtæ.fə.tə/ /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ taffetas n
taft
A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ tags n
fangeleg tagfat
(slang) A person's name.
tag
A type of cardboard.

tagetes tagetes n
tagetes
Any plant of the marigold (Tagetes) family.

tagliatelle /ˌtaljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtæljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtɑljəˈtɛli/ tagliatelles n
båndspagetti tagliatelle
Long, flat ribbons of egg pasta, originally from Emilia-Romagna, sliced from a rolled-out sheet.

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ taigas n
nåleskov
A subarctic zone of evergreen coniferous forests situated south of the tundras and north of the steppes in the Northern Hemisphere.

tail /teɪl/ tails n
hale
The tail-end of an object, e.g. the rear of an aircraft's fuselage, containing the tailfin.

tailback tailbacks n
bilkø
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.

tailfin tailfins n
halefinne
A fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin
A fin on the tail of an aircraft, vertical stabilizer

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ tailgates n
baglåge bagsmæk
(automotive) A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading.

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ v
køre uden sikkerhedsafstand
(automotive, intransitive, transitive) To drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.

tailless adj
haleløs
Without a tail; not having a tail.

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ tailors n
skrædder skrædderske
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

tailwind /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ tailwinds n
medvind
(nautical, physics) A wind that blows in the same direction as the course taken by an aircraft, sailing ship, bird, etc.

tajine /tæˈd͡ʒiːn/ /tɑˈd͡ʒin/ /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ tajines n
tagine
(by extension) A stew, originally from Morocco, the ingredients of which are traditionally cooked slowly in such a pot; the dish is normally served with couscous.

take /teɪk/ /teːk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] v
tage
(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
(transitive) To have sex with.
(transitive) To select or choose; to pick.
(transitive, of a path, road, etc.) To lead (to a place); to serve as a means of reaching.
(transitive, especially of a vehicle) To transport or carry; to convey to another place.
(transitive) To assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider.
(transitive) To derive (as a title); to obtain from a source.
(transitive, of a material) To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc.); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc.).
(transitive, baseball) To decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass.
(intransitive) To get or accept (something) into one's possession.

take back v
tage tilbage
(transitive) To retract or withdraw (an earlier statement).
(transitive) To regain possession of (something).
genkalde
(transitive) To cause (someone) to remember some past event or time.
genoptage
(transitive) To resume a relationship with (someone).
reklamere returnere
(transitive) To return (something) to a vendor for a refund.

take from behind v
tage bagfra
(slang, transitive) To have sex with (someone) in doggy style.

take into consideration v
tage hensyn til

take lightly v
ikke tage på alvor tage let på
(idiomatic, transitive, chiefly in the negative) To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.

take off v
aftage fjerne
(transitive) To remove.
afgå
(intransitive, of an aircraft or spacecraft) To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air.

take one for the team v
tage en for holdet
(idiomatic, informal) To accept some chore, hardship, or punishment for the sake of one's friends or colleagues.

take one's hat off to v
tage hatten af for
To remove one's hat as a sign of respect to.
(idiomatic) To praise or thank; to congratulate.

take part v
deltage
(idiomatic, intransitive, with "in") To participate or join.

take revenge v
hævne
To avenge; to get back at.

take seriously v
tage på alvor
(transitive) To consider (something /what somebody is saying) important and meaningful.

take someone at their word v
tage nogen på ordet
(transitive) To take someone literally even though they may not have been serious; to take someone seriously even though they were joking; to take up a challenge that was initially meant as a joke.

take the bull by the horns v
tage tyren ved hornene
(idiomatic) To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.

take to heart v
lægge på hjertet
(idiomatic) To take something seriously; to internalize or live according to something (e.g. advice.)

take turns v
skiftes ad
(intransitive, polite) Of two or more people, to do the same thing one after another, taking one another's place alternately.

take up v
fylde
(transitive) To occupy; to consume (space or time).

takeoff takeoffs n
start afgang
The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.

takeout takeouts n
afhentning
(North America, Philippines) Food purchased from a takeaway.

takeover takeovers n
opkøb overtagelse
(economics) The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.
overtagelse
(economics, UK) The acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.

talcum talcums n
talkum
Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.

tale /ˈteɪl/ tales n
fabel fortælling eventyr
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ talents n
talent begavelse
A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.]
talent
(historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places. [from 9th c.]
(business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. [from 19th c.]

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ more talented most talented adj
talentfuld begavet
Endowed with one or more talents.

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ talismans n
talisman
A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [toːk] [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] talks n
samtale drøftelse
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
foredrag forelæsning
A lecture.
snak
(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [toːk] [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] v
tale snakke fortælle
(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

talk page talk pages n
diskussionsside
(wiki) A place on wiki websites where discussion of an entry or article takes place.

talkative /ˈtɑkədɪv/ /ˈtɔkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ more talkative most talkative adj
snaksom snaksaglig
Tending to talk a lot.

talkativeness n
snaksomhed
The state of being talkative.

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ [tʰoːɫ] taller tallest adj
høj
(of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
(of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.

tallow /ˈtæləʊ/ tallows n
talg
A hard animal fat obtained from suet, etc.; used in cooking as well as to make candles, soap and lubricants.

talon /ˈtælən/ talons n
klo
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

talus /ˈteɪləs/ taluses n
ur
(geology) A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.

tamarisk /ˈtæmərɪsk/ tamarisks n
tamarisk
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Tamarix, native to arid regions in Eurasia and Africa, often invasive in other arid regions.

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ tambourines n
tamburin
A percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is most often held in the hand and shaken rhythmically; by extension, any frame drum.

tame /teɪm/ tamer tamest adj
tam
Not exciting.

tame /teɪm/ v
tæmme
(transitive) To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
snyde
(intransitive) To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] tampons n
tampon
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

tan /tæn/ tans n
solbrændt
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

tan /tæn/ v
brun
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
garve
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

tandem bicycle tandem bicycles n
tandem tandemcykel
(cycling) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front being able to steer.

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ tangents n
sidespor
A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
tangens tangent
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ tangerines n
mandarin
A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ more tangible most tangible adj
materiel
Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.
håndgribelig konkret
Able to be treated as fact; real or concrete.

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtʰeɪŋk] tanks n
tank beholder
A closed container for liquids or gases.
tank
The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.
kampvogn tank
An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtʰeɪŋk] v
modstå pansre
(video games) To attract the attacks of an enemy target in cooperative team-based combat, so that one's teammates can defeat the enemy in question more efficiently.

tank wagon tank wagons n
tankvogn
(US) A vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases in bulk; a tanker

tanker /ˈtæŋkə(ɹ)/ tankers n
tankskib tanker
tankbil tankvogn
(automotive, US) A tank truck (tanker truck).

tanky /taŋki/ /tæŋki/ tankier tankiest adj
armeret pansret
(gaming) Able to withstand much damage, having a lot of hit points (that is, like a tank).

tanned more tanned most tanned adj
solbrun
Having a suntan.

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ tanners n
garver
A person whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.

tannin /ˈtænɪn/ tannins n
tannin
(chemistry) Tannic acid or any of its derivatives.

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ tansies n
regnfang rejnfan
A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ tantalums n
tantal
A chemical element (symbol Ta) with atomic number 73: a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ tantrums n
hysterisk anfald raserianfald raseriudbrud vredesanfald
An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] taps n
aflytning
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.
vandhane
A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe.

tap water n
postevand
Water that comes from a tap.

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
tapas
A variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks such as croquettes, cured meat, potato salad, and seafood, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well.

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] tapes n
bånd
Magnetic or optical recording media in a roll; videotape or audio tape.

tape drive tape drives n
båndstation
(computing, historical) A cassette drive.
(computing, historical) A reel-to-reel tape machine for computers.

tape measure tape measures n
målebånd
A graduated flexible ribbon used for measuring lengths.

tape recorder tape recorders n
båndoptager kassettebåndoptager
(sound engineering) An electromechanical device use to record and play back sound, etc.

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ tapers n
vokslys kærte
A slender wax candle.

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ tapeworms n
bendelorm bændelorm
(countable) Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpɪə(ɹ)/ tapirs n
tapir
Any one of the species of large odd-toed ungulates of the taxonomic family Tapiridae with a long prehensile upper lip, of which all four surviving species are in genus Tapirus.

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ taproots n
pælerod
(botany) A long, tapering root possessed by many plants (such as carrots and dandelions). [from early 17th c.]

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] tars n
tjære
(usually, uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.
Coal tar.
(uncountable) A solid residual byproduct of tobacco smoke.

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] v
tjære
(transitive) To coat with tar.

tarantism /ˈtæɹəntɪzm/ /ˈtæɹənˌtɪzm/ tarantisms n
tarantisme
An extreme urge to dance, popularly thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula (Lycosa tarantula) and prevalent in southern Italy in the 15th through 17th centuries.

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ tarantulae tarantulas n
tarantel
(dated) A species of wolf spider, Lycosa tarantula, native to southern Europe, the mildly poisonous bite of which was once thought to cause an extreme urge to dance (tarantism). [from mid 16th c.]

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] targets n
mål skydeskive
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
mål
A goal or objective.

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] v
rette mod sigte efter
(transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).

target audience target audiences n
målgruppe
(media, marketing) The primary group of people for whom a publication, advertisement or other type of media is designed to appeal.

target group target groups n
målgruppe
(marketing) The primary group of people that something, usually an advertising campaign, is designed to appeal to.

target language target languages n
målsprog
(translation studies) The language into which a translation is done.

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ tariffs n
told
A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves.

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ [tɝn] tarns n
tjern
(US, chiefly, Montana) One of many small mountain lakes or ponds.

tarot /ˈtæɹoʊ/ /ˈtæɹəʊ/ tarots n
tarot
(singular or plural) A card game played in various different variations.

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ tarpaulins n
presenning
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ tarragons n
estragon
A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɛɹ.i/ v
drøje
(intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
afvente
(intransitive) To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
afvente holde tilbage opholde sig
(transitive) To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

tarsier /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/ /ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/ tarsiers n
spøgelsesabe
An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ tarter tartest adj
syrlig
Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.

tartan /ˈtɑɹtn̩/ /ˈtɑːtn̩/ more tartan most tartan adj
skotskternet
Having a pattern like a tartan.

tartan /ˈtɑɹtn̩/ /ˈtɑːtn̩/ tartans n
tartan
A kind of woven woolen cloth with a distinctive pattern of colored stripes intersecting at right angles, associated with Scottish Highlanders, different clans and some Scottish families and institutions having their own distinctive patterns.

task /task/ /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ tasks n
opgave job tjans
A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
mission
An objective.

taskbar taskbars n
proceslinje
(GUI) A bar on a computer desktop used to launch and monitor applications.

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ tassels n
kvast
A ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the ball is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end (often used as decoration along the bottom of garments, curtains or other hangings).

taste /teɪst/ tastes n
smag
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
(countable, and, uncountable) A person's implicit set of preferences, especially esthetic, though also culinary, sartorial, etc.
smagsprøve
(figuratively) A small amount of experience with something that gives a sense of its quality as a whole.

taste /teɪst/ v
smage
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
(intransitive, copulative) To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavor is distinguished.
(transitive, figurative) To experience.

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ more tasteless most tasteless adj
smagløs
Having no flavour; bland; insipid.
Lacking delicacy, refinement, and good taste; unbecoming; crass.

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ [tʰaˈtʰuː] [tʰæˈtʰuː] [tʰæˈɾuː] tattooes tattoos n
tatovering
An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.

tattoo artist tattoo artists n
tatovør
A person who draws tattoos on others.

tattoo machine tattoo machines n
tatoveringsmaskine
A small hand-held device used for applying tattoos.

tau /taʊ/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ taus n
tau
The letter Τ//τ in the Greek alphabet; being the nineteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek, and the twenty-first letter of the Old and Ancient Greek alphabets.

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ tawnier tawniest adj
gyldenbrun gulbrun
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour.

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ tawny owls n
natugle
Any of species Strix aluco of strigid owls, of Europe, western Asia, and the Middle East.

tax /tæks/ taxes n
skat
Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

tax /tæks/ v
beskatte
(transitive) To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

tax authority tax authorities n
skattemyndighed
A government organization responsible for collecting taxes.

tax break tax breaks n
skattelettelse
A deduction in tax that is given in order to encourage a certain economic activity or a social objective

tax evader tax evaders n
skattesnyder skatteundrager
One who illegally avoids paying tax (for example, by not declaring income).

tax evasion n
skattesnyd skattesvig skatteunddragelse
(taxation, criminology) The illegal avoidance of paying tax, especially by making a false declaration of income etc.

tax haven tax havens n
skattely
(law, business, taxation) A jurisdiction that levies low tax rates on certain economic activities, especially to attract wealthy individuals and foreign businesses.

tax reduction tax reductions n
skattesænkning
The reduction of one or more tax rates.

tax relief n
skattelettelse
A reduction in the amount of tax that an individual or company has to pay.

taxable adj
beskatningsbar
subject to taxation.

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ taxations n
beskatning
The act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed.

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ taxies taxis n
taxa taxi hyrevogn vogn
A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, driven by a taxi driver.

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
taxie
To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.

taxi driver taxi drivers n
taxachauffør taxichauffør
A person who drives a taxicab.

taxiway taxiways n
rullevej
(aviation) A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.

taxman /ˈtaksman/ /ˈtæksmæn/ taxmen n
skattefar væsenet
(sometimes, derogatory) A tax collector.

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ taxonomies n
systematik taksonomi
A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
taksonomi
(taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

taxpayer taxpayers n
skatteyder
A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax as opposed to a nontaxpayer who is neither the subject nor the object of revenue laws.

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] teas n
te the
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
(uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.
kop te te
(countable, Commonwealth, northern, _, US) A cup or (East Asia, Southern, _, US) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.

tea party tea parties n
teselskab
A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.
A type of imaginative playing in which children gather with each other or their dolls to mimic having a real tea party or other formal meal, often without any food at all.

teabag /ˈtiːbæɡ/ teabags n
tebrev tepose
A cloth or paper sachet containing tea leaves or herbal tea, designed to act as an infuser when submerged in hot water.

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
lære undervise
(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
(intransitive, stative) To pass on knowledge generally, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ teachers n
lærer lærerinde
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

teacher's desk n
kateder
(This entry is a translation hub.) A desk at the front of a school classroom used by a teacher. In grade schools these often resemble tables or desks with cabinets; at the university level lecterns are often encountered.

teacher's pet teacher's pets teachers' pets n
yndligselev
(idiomatic) A student who is perceived to be favored by the teacher.

teaching assistant teaching assistants n
instruktor
(education) A person who assists a teacher with instructional responsibilities, often by supporting students with learning disabilities or physical disabilities.

teacup /ˈtiː.kʌp/ teacups n
tekop
A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

teahouse teahouses n
tehus
A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.

teak /tiːk/ teaks n
teaktræ
(countable) A tree of the species in the genus Tectona.

teakettle teakettles n
vandkoger
(dated, _, outside, _, US) A vessel used to boil water for tea or other hot beverages.

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] more teal most teal adj
petroleumsblå
Having a bluish-green colour.

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] teals n
petroleum
(countable, uncountable) A dark, somewhat bluish-green colour; a dark cyan.

tealight tealights n
fyrfadslys
A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.

team /tiːm/ teams n
span
A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage.
hold team
A group of people who favor one side of a binary debate that is divided and lacks a well-established clear consensus.

team sport team sports n
holdsport
(countable) A sport played by two competing teams.

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ teammates n
holdkammerat
One who is on the same team.

teamwork n
gruppearbejde
The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.

teapot teapots n
tekande tepotte
A vessel for brewing and serving tea.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛəɹ/ tears n
flænge rift
A hole or break caused by tearing.

tear /teə/ /tɪəɹ/ /tɪə̯/ tears n
tåre
A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛəɹ/ v
flå revne rive
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ tear gases tear gasses n
tåregas
Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ more tearful most tearful adj
tårefyld
Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.

tease /tiːz/ teases n
drillepind
One who teases.

tease /tiːz/ v
drille
(transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately.

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ teaspoons n
teske teskefuld
A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.
A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

teaspoonful /ˈtiːspuːnfəl/ teaspoonfuls teaspoonsful n
teskefuld
A unit of capacity equal to the amount a teaspoon can hold which is taken approximately as 5 ml.

teat /tiːt/ teats n
brystvorte pat patte
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted.
sut
An artificial nipple used for bottle-feeding infants.

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
technetium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tc) with an atomic number of 43.

technical /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/ [ˈtek.nɪ.kl̩] [ˈtɛk.nɪ.kl̩] [ˈtɛt.nɪ.kl̩] more technical most technical adj
teknisk
(securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.

technical term technical terms n
fagterm fagudtryk teknisk udtryk
A word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise.

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ technicians n
tekniker
A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ techniques n
teknik
(uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. [from 19th c.]

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
(music genre) A repetitive style of music originally produced for use in a continuous DJ set. The central rhythmic component is most often in common time (4/4), where time is marked with a bass drum on each quarter note pulse, a backbeat played by snare or clap on the second and fourth pulses of the bar, and an open hi-hat sounding every second eighth note.

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
tekno-
Relating to technology.

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ technocracies n
teknokrati
A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ technocrats n
teknokrat
An advocate of technocracy.

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ more technocratic most technocratic adj
teknokratisk
Of, or relating to a technocrat or technocracy.

technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩] [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩] more technological most technological adj
teknologisk
Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ technologies n
teknologi teknik
(uncountable, academic) The study of or a collection of techniques.

tectonic adj
tektonisk
(geology) Of, relating to, or caused by large-scale movements of the Earth's (or a similar planet's) lithosphere.

tedder tedders n
høvender
(agriculture) A machine for stirring and spreading hay, to speed up its drying.

teddy bear teddy bears n
teddybjørn bamse
A plush toy in the shape of a bear.

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈti.d͡ʒəs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ more tedious most tedious adj
kedelig triviel trættende
Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.

tediousness tediousnesses n
kedsomhed
The quality of being tedious; tedium.

teenage /ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/ adj
teenage
Of or relating to an age between thirteen and nineteen years old.

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ teenagers n
teenager teenagere
A person between 13 and 19 years old.

teens /tiːnz/ n
teenageår
The time of life between thirteen and nineteen years old; the teenage years.

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ teepees n
tipi
A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.

teething troubles /ˈtiðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ /ˈtɹə-/ n
børnesygdomme
(idiomatic) Problems that are to be expected with any new and untried product, system, or venture.

teetotal /tiːˈtəʊtəl/ v
afholdsmand

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ teetotalers n
afholdsmand
(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

tele- /ˈtɛl.ə/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ/ prefix
tele-
over a distance

telecommunication /ˌteləkəˌmjʉːnɪˈkæɪʃən/ /ˌtɛləkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ telecommunications n
telekomminikation
(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses. [1932]

telecommuting n
distancearbejde
The practice of using telecommunications technology to do one's work at a location remote from one's office, such as one's home, an Internet café, etc.

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ telegrams n
telegram
A message transmitted by telegraph.

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ telegraphs n
telegraf
(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telehandler telehandlers n
teleskoplæsser
A vehicle with a telescopically extensible boom, which can be fitted with various lifting or manipulative devices such as pallet forks or grab.

telemarketer telemarketers n
telefonsælger
Someone who sells products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls.

telepath telepaths n
tankelæser
(parapsychology, science fiction) A person with telepathic ability, capable of reading the thoughts of others around them.

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ telephones n
telefon
(countable, telephony) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ v
telefonere ringe
(ambitransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone.

telephone booth telephone booths n
telefonboks
A small enclosure housing a public telephone.

telephone call telephone calls n
telefonsamtale opringning
The conversation held by the two parties on this connection.

telephone directory telephone directories n
telefonbog
A listing of telephone subscribers in a specific geographical area, together with their telephone numbers and, sometimes, a street address.

telephone exchange telephone exchanges n
telefoncentral
(telephony) Any equipment that establishes connections between telephones.
(telephony) The rooms housing such equipment.

telephone number telephone numbers n
telefonnummer
The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network.

telephone operator telephone operators n
telefonist
A person who operates a telephone switchboard.

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ telephonies n
telefoni
The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.

telephoto lens telephoto lenses n
telelinse teleobjektiv
(photography) A lens which produces a magnified view of distant objects and which is sufficiently compact to have a physical length shorter than its focal length (as distinct from a long-focus lens).

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teleportere
(intransitive) To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.
(transitive) To move (an object) in this fashion, as by telekinesis.

teleportation teleportations n
teleportation
Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one spatial point to another without physically crossing the space in between and which are often depicted or described as happening instantaneously, and through dematerialization or gateways.

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ telescopes n
teleskop kikkert
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

telescopic sight telescopic sights n
kikkertsikte
A device used e.g. on a rifle in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ teletypes n
fjernskriver
(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ televisions n
fjernsyn tv tv-apparat
(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.
fjernsyn tv television tv-skærm
(uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

television channel television channels n
tv-kanal fjernsynskanal
A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

television program television programs n
tv-program
The content of an individual television broadcast.

television show television shows n
fjernsynsprogram fjernsynsudsendelse tv-program tv-udsendelse
A live or recorded broadcast or program, or series of broadcasts or programs, meant to be viewed on television.

television station television stations n
tv-station
A studio or building from where a television channel is broadcast.

telex /tɛl.ɛks/ telexes n
telex
A network of teletypes.

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
fortælle sige instruere tilsige
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
afgøre afsige
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.

tell on v
sladre
(usually childish) To inform on, to rat out; to tell a person in authority that someone else has done something wrong.

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ tellers n
fortæller
A person who tells stories.
bankkasserer kasserer
(banking, chiefly, US) A bank clerk who receives and pays out money.
stemmetæller valgtilforordnet
A person who counts the votes in an election.

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ more telltale most telltale adj
afslørende røbende
Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ telltales n
sladderhank sladrehank
One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ telluriums n
tellur telur
(uncountable) The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ tempers n
temperament
A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.
gemyt natur sind
State of mind; mood.
The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities.

temperament /ˈtɛm.pə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.mənt/ temperaments n
temperament
A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.
A tendency to become irritable or angry.

temperamental more temperamental most temperamental adj
temperamentsfuld
Subject to changing and unpredictable emotional states; moody, capricious.
(of a machine or of software, figuratively) User-unfriendly, unstable, that is complicated or has poorly written instructions and is subsequently difficult to operate; unpredictable and erratic.

temperature /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] temperatures n
temperatur
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
(thermodynamics) A property of macroscopic amounts of matter that serves to gauge the average intensity of the random actual motions of the individually mobile particulate constituents.

tempest in a teapot tempests in teapots n
storm i et glas vand
(idiomatic) A major fuss over a trivial matter.

template /tɛmˈpleɪt/ /ˈtɛm(ˌ)pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ templates n
skabelon
A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
(object-oriented) A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
forlæg model mønster
A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ temples n
tempel
A house of worship, especially:
tinding
(anatomy) The slightly flatter region, on either side of the head of a vertebrate, including a human, behind the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ tempi tempos n
tempo
A frequency or rate.
(music) The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

temporal /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹəl/ more temporal most temporal adj
verdslig
(relational) Of or relating to the material world, as opposed to sacred or clerical.

temporal lobe temporal lobes n
temporallap
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the temples.

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
forbigående
midlertidigt foreløbigt
For a limited period of time; not permanently.

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ more temporary most temporary adj
midlertidig
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ temporaries n
vikar
One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

tempt /tɛmpt/ /tɛmt/ v
friste
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
lokke
(transitive) To attract; to allure.

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ temptations n
fristelse
The condition of being tempted.
Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ more tempting most tempting adj
fristende
Attractive, appealing, enticing.

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] tens n
tier tital ti

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] numeral
ti
The number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.

ten thousand ten thousands numeral
ti tusind ti tusinde
The cardinal number 10,000.

tenable /ˈten.ə.bəl/ /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ [ˈten.ə.bl̩] [ˈtɛn.ə.bl̩] more tenable most tenable adj
holdbar
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ tenants n
beboer
(by extension) One who has possession of any place.
lejer
(computing) Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ tench tenches n
suder
A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ tendencies n
tendens
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ more tendentious most tendentious adj
tendentiøs tendensiøs
Having a tendency; written or spoken with a partisan, biased or prejudiced purpose, especially a controversial one.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ tenderer tenderest adj
øm
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
mør
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ tenders n
betalingsmiddel
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
forsyningsskib
(nautical) A naval ship that functions as a mobile base for other ships.
tender
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
indgive
(formal) To offer, to give.

tenderizer /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzə(ɹ)/ tenderizers n
kødhammer
A form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking.

tendon /ˈtɛn.dən/ tendons n
sene
(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

tenet /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ tenets n
princip dogme
An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ tennises n
tennis
(sports) A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.

tennis ball tennis balls n
tennisbold
A hollow, bouncy rubber ball, pressurized and covered with usually yellow felt, used in the game of tennis.

tennis court tennis courts n
tennisbane
(tennis) A firm, rectangular surface, marked with lines and having a net across the middle, where the game of tennis is played.

tennis player tennis players n
tennisspiller
A person who plays tennis, especially professionally. (This entry is a translation hub.)

tennis racket tennis rackets n
tennisketsjer
(tennis) A type of bat used to strike the ball in tennis; it has an oval frame with a taut interlaced network of strings

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ tenors n
tenor
(music) A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.
hovedindhold indhold mening tone
Tone, as of a conversation.

tenosynovitis tenosynovites tenosynovitides n
seneskedehindebetændelse
(pathology) An inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.

tense /tɛns/ tenses n
tempus tid
(grammar, countable) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ tensions n
spænding
Psychological state of being tense.
(physics, engineering) State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
(physics, engineering) Voltage. Usually only the terms low tension, high tension, and extra-high tension, and the abbreviations LT, HT, and EHT are used. They are not precisely defined; LT is normally a few volts, HT a few hundreds of volts, and EHT thousands of volts.

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ v
spænde stramme
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ tents n
telt
A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ v
telte
(intransitive) To go camping.

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ tentacles n
fangarm
(zoology) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
tiende
Being one of ten equal parts of a whole.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] tenths n
tier tiende
The person or thing coming next after the ninth in a series; that which is in the tenth position.
tiendedel
(machining) A tenth of a mil; a ten-thousandth of an inch.

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ more tepid most tepid adj
lunken
Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

teqball /ˈtɛkˌbɑl/ /ˈtɛkˌbɔːl/ n
teqbold
A game or sport in which a spherical round ball (like a football, similar to or the same as a soccer ball) is passed from one side of a curved table (similar to a table tennis table) to the other.

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
terbium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tb) with an atomic number of 65: a soft, silvery-white, rare earth metal that is malleable and ductile.

tercet /ˈtɜː(ɹ)sɪt/ tercets n
terzet terzine
a three-line stanza in a poem

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ terms n
klausul vilkår forholdningsregel
A chronological limitation or restriction, a limited timespan.
term begreb betegning
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
fod
Relations among people.
frist mandatperiode periode tidsfrist
Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.
led
(logic) The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice.

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ terminals n
terminal
A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.

terminal moraine terminal moraines n
endemoræne
A moraine left at the point of furthest advance of a glacier or ice sheet.

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ terminations n
afbrud
The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.
fyring
The process of firing an employee; ending one's employment at a business for any reason.

terminological /ˌtɜɹmənəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
terminologisk
Of, or relating to terminology.

terminological inexactitude terminological inexactitudes n
sandhed med modifikationer
(euphemistic) A lie; falsehood.

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ terminologies n
terminologi
The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

terminus /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ termini terminuses n
endestation
The end point of a transportation system, or the town or city in which it is located.

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ termites n
termitter
A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ terns n
terne
Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sternidae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

terra incognita n
ukendt land uudforsket land
Land that has never been explored or mapped; uncharted territory.
(by extension) Ideas or concepts that have not yet been tried or explored.

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ terraces n
terrasse
A platform that extends outwards from a building.
(chiefly, Indian English) The roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents. Often used for drying laundry, sun-drying foodstuffs, exercise, or sleeping outdoors in hot weather.

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
terraformning
The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ terrains n
terræn
An area of land or the particular features of it.

terrapin /-ən/ /ˈtæɹəˌpɪn/ /ˈtɑɹpɪn/ /ˈtɛɚpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəˌpɪn/ terrapins n
sumpskildpadde
(countable) Any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae found throughout the world.

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
jordisk terrestrisk
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ more terrible most terrible terribler terriblest adj
frygtelig
Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ more territorial most territorial adj
territorial
Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.

territorial integrity n
territorial integritet
(international law) The principle that a state's borders are sacrosanct; the idea that nation-states should not promote secessionist movements or border changes in other nation-states.

territorial waters n
søterritorium territorialfarvand
(politics, geography) A country's inland lakes and waterways as well as the portion of its coastal oceans, seas, or other adjoining bodies of water considered to fall within the political boundaries and legal jurisdiction of that country.

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ territories n
territorium
A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
(Australia) One of three of Australia's federal entities, located in the country's north and southeast, with fewer powers than a state and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory.

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ terrors n
terror
(countable, uncountable) Intense dread, fright, or fear.
(countable) Something or someone that causes such fear.

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ terrorisms n
terrorisme
(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ adj
terroristisk
Of or relating to terrorism.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ terrorists n
terrorist
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ terser tersest adj
kortfattet
(by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.ɹi/ adj
tertiær
Of third rank or order; subsequent.

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ terze rime n
terzine
(poetry) An arrangement of triplets, generally in iambic pentameter in English, with rhyme scheme aba bcb cdc.

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] tests n
forsøg prøve prøvelse
A challenge, trial.
eksamen
(academia) An examination, given often during the academic term.
test
A session in which a product, piece of equipment, or system is examined under everyday or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability, etc.
(obsolete) Judgment; distinction; discrimination.

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
udfordre
To challenge, to put a strain on (something).
teste
(academics) To administer or assign an examination, often given during the academic term, to (somebody).
To place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions and examine it for its durability, etc.

test card test cards n
prøvebillede
(UK, television) A test signal, typically broadcast at times when the transmitter is active but no programme is being broadcast (often at startup and closedown).

test drive test drives n
prøvetur
A sample driving session in a motor vehicle, in order to assess its quality before purchase.

test pilot test pilots n
testflyver testpilot
(aviation) An aviator who flies new and modified aircraft in specific maneuvers.

test tube test tubes n
reagensglas
(chemistry) A glass tube, rounded at one end and open at the other, used for small-scale laboratory tests.

test tube baby test tube babies n
reagensglasbarn
A baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation and then implanted in the uterus of the mother.

test-drive v
prøvekøre
(transitive, by extension) To try out a product before committing to purchasing it.

test-driven development n
testdrevet udvikling
(software engineering) A software development process that relies on the repetition of a minimal development cycle where the developer writes an (initially failing) automated test case that defines a desired function, then produces minimal code to pass that test, and finally refactors the new code to acceptable standards.

testament /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/ testaments n
testamente
(law) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ testicles n
testikel
A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in most types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ v
bevidne
To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ testimonies n
vidnesbyrd
(legal) Statements made by a witness in court.
bevis
Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ testosterones n
testosteron
(steroid hormone) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ tetani tetanuses n
stivkrampe
(pathology, countable) A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals.

tether /ˈtɛðə/ /ˈtɛðər/ tethers n
tøjr fortøjring
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

tetherball tetherballs n
stangtennis
The ball in the sport of tetherball.

tetrahedral adj
tetraedrisk
Of, relating to, or having the shape of a tetrahedron.

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ tetrahedra tetrahedrons n
tetraeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with four faces; the regular tetrahedron, the faces of which are equal equilateral triangles, is one of the Platonic solids.

tetrahydrocannabinol /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹoʊ.ˈkæ.nə.bɪˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ tetrahydrocannabinols n
tetrahydrocannabinol
(organic compound) The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.

tetrameter tetrameters n
tetrameter
(poetry) A line in a poem having four metrical feet.

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ tetrarchies n
tetrarki
(politics) A government where power is shared by four people, especially (historical) the Herodian tetrarchy established in Judea after the death of Herod and the Tetrarchy of Diocletian which ruled the Roman Empire in the years 293-313.

tetration /tɛˈtɹeɪʃn̩/ /tɛˈtɹeɪʃən/ tetrations n
tetration
(arithmetic) The arithmetic operator consisting of repeated exponentiation, by analogy with exponentiation being repeated multiplication and multiplication being repeated addition, ^ba denoting a to the power of a to the power of \ldots to the power of a, in which a appears b times.

text /tɛkst/ texts n
tekst skrift sms
(colloquial) A brief written message transmitted between mobile phones.

text editor text editors n
teksteditor
(computing) A program which allows a user to edit the contents of a text file, usually in an interactive way with immediate visual feedback.

text file text files n
tekstfil
(computing) A data file containing only plain, human-readable text, distinct from documents with embedded formatting

text message text messages n
SMS sms SMS-besked sms-besked
A brief electronic message sent between mobile phones.

text message v
SMS'e sms'e
(transitive, or, intransitive) To transmit a text message.

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ more textbook most textbook adj
skole
(literally) Of or pertaining to textbooks or their style, especially in being dry and pedagogical; textbooky, textbooklike.
sædvanlig
(figuratively) Having the typical characteristics of some class of phenomenon, so that it might be included as an example in a textbook.

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ textbooks n
lærebog
(education) A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ textiles n
tekstil
(usually, in the plural) Any material made of interlacing fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles.
(naturism) A non-nudist.

textual /ˈtɛks.tju.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃu.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃəl/ more textual most textual adj
skriftlig tekstuel
Of or pertaining to text as opposed to other document elements.

textual criticism textual criticisms n
tekstkritik
A field of scholarly enquiry dedicated to reconstructing the oldest form(s) of a text that is or are possible to retrieve and to explaining any attested variants.

texture /ˈtɛkst͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛkʃt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ textures n
tekstur
The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.

thalassocracy /ˌθæləˈsɒkɹəsi/ thalassocracies n
havvælde sømagt søvælde thalassokrati
A state whose power derives from its naval or commercial supremacy on the seas.

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ thalliums n
thallium tallium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
end
introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

thank /ðæŋk/ /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] v
takke
(transitive) To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

thank God interjection
gudskelov
Used to express gratitude or relief.

thank goodness interjection
gudskelov
Used to express gratitude or relief

thank you /ˈðæŋk ˌju/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ [ˈt̪eɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈðeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈθeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] interjection
tak
An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

thank you card thank you cards n
takkekoret
A card written as a thank you to someone, usually in response to receiving a gift or having been invited to attend an event.

thank you very much interjection
mange tak tusind tak
Said to express greater gratitude than would be conveyed by thank you.

thankful /ðæŋkfəl/ /ˈθæŋkfəl/ more thankful most thankful adj
taknemmelig taknemlig
(obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

thankfulness thankfulnesses n
taknemlighed taknemmelighed
The state of being thankful.

thankless adj
utaknemmelig
(of a person) ungrateful or unappreciative

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
tak
Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ n
tak
(obsolete)

thanks a lot interjection
mange tak
An emphatic thanks.

thanks a million interjection
tusind tak
(informal) thank you, intensified.

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
tak for hjælpen
Expresses appreciation of assistance provided or services rendered by the interlocutor.

thanks in advance interjection
på forhånd tak
(This entry is a translation hub.)

thanks to preposition
takket være
Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.

that /ðət/ /ˈdä/ /ˈdäʔ/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
så
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
(degree, in negative constructions) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly.

that /ðət/ /ˈdä/ /ˈdäʔ/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
at
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.

that /ðət/ /ˈdä/ /ˈdäʔ/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ those determiner
den det disse
The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

that /ðət/ /ˈdä/ /ˈdäʔ/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
det
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
(Northern England, Manchester, Liverpool) Clipping of that is; used to reinforce the preceding assertion or statement.
der
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]

that is adv
dvs. det vil sige
(conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

that is it phraseologicalUnit
er det alt
Finished. There is nothing more to the issue.

that ship has sailed phraseologicalUnit
det tog er kørt
(originally, US) That opportunity has already passed; it is too late to do anything about it.

that's what she said phraseologicalUnit
det sagde hun også i går
(US, humorous, idiomatic) A joking retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo in what was just said.

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ thatchers n
tækker
A person who installs thatch as a roofing material.

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ v
tø
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ article
den det -en -ene -et -ne
The definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that the noun phrase it immediately precedes is definitely identifiable

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
æblet falder ikke langt fra stammen
(idiom) A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
må jeg bede om regningen
Indicates the speaker wishes to pay the bill (e.g. in a restaurant).

the coast is clear phraseologicalUnit
kysten er klar
(idiomatic) There is no danger; one can freely pass through a region without risk of discovery.

the customer is always right proverb
kunden har altid ret
Service staff should give high priority to customer satisfaction.

the damage is done phraseologicalUnit
skaden er sket

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkast/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
terningen er kastet
(idiomatic) Conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner; the point of no return has been passed; the future is determined; there are no more options.

the early bird gets the worm proverb
morgenstund har guld i mund
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.

the end /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ phraseologicalUnit
slut
Used traditionally at the end of a story or film.

the end justifies the means proverb
målet helliger midlet
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can be considered morally right or wrong only by virtue of the morality of the outcome.

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
fanden helvede
(vulgar, slang) Used with an interrogative pronoun as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.
for fanden for helvede
(vulgar, slang) Used after verbs forming a part of a phrasal verb as an intensifier to imply aggressive emphasis.

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
græsset er altid grønnere på den anden side græsset er altid grønnere på den anden side af hækken
The circumstances of others seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the more the merrier proverb
desto flere, desto sjovere
Something is more fun with more people.

the one pronoun
den det
The person or thing.

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
pennen er mægtigere end sværdet
(idiom, metonymy) More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
der faldt tiøren
(UK, informal) Understanding is reached; one comprehends.

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
vejen til helvede er brolagt med gode forsætter vejen til helvede er brolagt med gode hensigter vejen til helvede er brolagt med gode intentioner
Well-intended acts can potentially lead to disasters.

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
smedens hest og skomagerens kone har ofte de dårligste sko
One often neglects those closest to oneself.

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
ånden er rede, men kødet er skrøbeligt
As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents.

the squeaky wheel gets the grease proverb
som man spørger får man svar
The person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which he or she seeks.

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] theaters n
teater
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.

theater of war theaters of war n
krigsskueplads
The area in which armed conflict takes place.

theatrical /θiˈætɹɪkəl/ /θiːˈætɹɪkəl/ more theatrical most theatrical adj
teatralsk scenisk
Of or relating to the theatre.

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
dig
(now, chiefly, archaic, literary) Objective and reflexive case of thou. [from 8th c.]

theft /θɛft/ thefts n
tyveri
The act of stealing property.

their /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ determiner
deres sin
Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural).

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ theisms n
teisme
Belief in the existence of at least one deity.

theistic /θiˈɪstɪk/ more theistic most theistic adj
teistisk
Of or relating to theism.

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ /ðʌm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
dem
Used as the direct object of a verb.
Used as the indirect object of a verb.
Used as the object of a preposition.
Used as the direct object of a verb.
Used as the indirect object of a verb.
Used as the object of a preposition.

thematic /θɛˈmætɪk/ /θɪˈmætɪk/ more thematic most thematic adj
tematisk
Relating to, or having a or a topic.

theme /θiːm/ themes n
tema
A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

theme song theme songs n
kendingsmelodi
(music, broadcasting) A song which accompanies a television or radio program, usually as an intro or outro.

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
daværende
Being so at that time.

then again adv
og dog ved nærmere eftertanke
(idiomatic, informal) From another point of view; on the other hand; on second thought; again.

thence /ðɛns/ adv
deden deraf følger derfra
(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.

theo- prefix
teo-
(religion) god; deity

theocentric /θiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ more theocentric most theocentric adj
teocentrisk
Having God as main focus: with God, a god, or gods as the focal point.

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ theocracies n
teokrati
Government under the control of a state religion.

theocratic more theocratic most theocratic adj
teokratisk
Pertaining to theocracy.

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ theodolites n
teodolit
A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ theologians n
teolog
One who studies theology.

theological /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ /θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ adj
teologisk
Of or relating to theology.

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ theologies n
teologi
(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ theorems n
teorem læresætning
(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
(mathematics, colloquial, nonstandard) A mathematical statement that is expected to be true.

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/ [ˌθi.əˈɹɛɾ.ɪ.kl̩] [ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kl̩] [ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛt.ɪ.kl̩] more theoretical most theoretical adj
teoretisk
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ /ˈθɪɹəst/ theorists n
teoretiker
Someone who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ theories n
teori
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
(mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs. [from 18th c.]
(countable, logic) A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them; or, a set of statements which are deductively closed. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems). The statements may be required to all be bound (i.e., to have no free variables).

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
teosofisk
Of, or relating to theosophy.

theosophy [θi.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] theosophies n
teosofi
(philosophy, religion) Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ therapists n
terapeut
Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ therapies n
terapi behandling
Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ adv
der
(location) In a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) at some distance from the speaker (compare here).
(figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc., regarded as a distinct place.
derhen did
(location) To or into that place; thither.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ pronoun
der
Used with other intransitive verbs of existence, in the same sense, or with other intransitive verbs, adding a sense of existence.

there are phraseologicalUnit
der er
. see also there is.

there is v
der er
. Used to indicate the existence of something physical or abstract. See also there are.

there is an exception to every rule proverb
ingen regel uden undtagelse
Usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable.

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
intet nyt under solen
There is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past.

there's no accounting for taste proverb
om smagen kan der ikke diskuteres de gustibus non est disputandum
In subjective matters of taste, people have wildly different opinions; disagreements about matters of taste cannot be objectively resolved.

there's no place like home proverb
ude godt, men hjemme bedst øst vest, hjemme bedst
One feels most comfortable at home.

thereafter /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
derefter
After that, from then on; thenceforth.

thereamong adv
deriblandt derimellem
(formal) Among that or those.

therefore /ˈðɛə.fɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
derfor
(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

theremin /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ theremins n
theremin
An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

thereto /ˌðɛəˈtuː/ /ˌðɛɚˈtuː/ adv
dertil
(formal) To that.
(archaic, or, poetic) To it.

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪð/ /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
dermed
With this, that or those.

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
termisk
Pertaining to heat or temperature.

thermal conductivity thermal conductivities n
termisk konduktivitet varmekonduktivitet varmeledningsevne
(physics) A measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat, often denoted k, λ, or κ.

thermodynamic equilibrium thermodynamic equilibria n
termodynamisk ligevægt
(physics) The state of a system in which its energy distribution is such that all parts of the system have the same temperature and no heat flows.

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
termodynamik varmelære
(physics) The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ thermometers n
termometer
An apparatus used to measure temperature.

thermosphere thermospheres n
termosfære
The layer of the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and directly below the exosphere.

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /ˈθɝməstæt/ thermostats n
termostat
A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ thesauri thesauruses n
tesaurus synonymordbog begrebsordbog saggruppeordbog
A publication that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms and other semantic relations) for the words of a given language.

thesis /ˈθisiz/ /ˈθisɪs/ /ˈθiːsiːz/ /ˈθiːsɪs/ /ˈθɛsɪs/ theses n
afhandling disputats
(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
tesis tese
(rhetoric) A proposition or statement supported by arguments.

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] thetas n
theta
The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.

theurgy /ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ theurgies n
teurgi
A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with spirits or deities.

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
de
(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned. [since the 1200s]

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicker thickest adj
tyk
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
Heavy in build; thickset.
Densely crowded or packed.
Impenetrable to sight.
tyk tæt
Having a viscous consistency.

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicker thickest adv
tykt
In a thick manner.

thick as a brick adj
dum som en dør dum som en skovl dum som et bræt

thick-billed murre thick-billed murres n
polarlomvie
A large auk, Uria lomvia.

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ thickets n
krat buskads
A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ thieves n
tyv tyveknægt
One who carries out a theft.

thigh /θaɪ/ thighs n
lår
The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

thighbone thighbones n
lårben lårbensknogle
(skeleton) The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.

thimble /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ thimbles n
fingerbøl
(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
kovs
(nautical) A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.

thin /fɪn/ /θɪn/ thinner thinnest adj
tynd
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.

thin /fɪn/ /θɪn/ v
fortynde
To dilute.

thin-layer chromatography n
tyndtlagskromatografi
(analytical chemistry) A form of chromatography in which the solid phase is silica gel or a similar inert material supported on a glass plate.

thing /tɪn/ /tɪŋ/ /θɪŋ/ things n
ting
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

thingamabob thingamabobs n
dims dingenot dippedut
(slang) A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.

think /θɪŋk/ [fɪŋk] [tɪŋk] [θæŋk] [θɪŋk] v
tænke reflektere
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
tænke
(intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
tænke synes mene tro
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
tro antage mene
(transitive) To guess; to reckon.

think again phraseologicalUnit
tro om igen
Reconsider your thoughts.

think tank think tanks n
tænketank
(idiomatic) A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ thinkers n
tænker
One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ thinking caps n
tænkehat
(humorous) A metaphorical piece of headgear supposedly worn by a person to assist them in thinking about how to solve a problem.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
tredje
The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ thirds n
tredjedel tredje
One of three equal parts of a whole.
terts
(music) An interval consisting of the first and third notes in a scale.

third estate n
tredje stand
(originally) The caste of commoners in France prior to 1789, as distinct from the nobility and clergy.

third party third parties n
tredjepart
(business, commerce) Someone not directly involved in a transaction; an entity beyond the seller (first party) and customer (second party).

third person third persons n
tredje person
(grammar) the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement. In English, pronouns used with the third person include he, she, it, one, they, and who.

third time's a charm proverb
alle gode gange tre tredje gang er lykkens gang

thirdly /ˈθɚdli/ /ˈθɜːdli/ /ˈθɜːdlɪ/ adv
for det tredje
In the third place; third in a row.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ thirsts n
tørst
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
(figuratively) Sexual lust.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
tørste
(intransitive) To be thirsty.

thirsty /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ thirstier thirstiest adj
tørstig
(informal, uncommon) Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ numeral
tretten
The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIII and in Arabic numerals as 13.

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
trettende
The ordinal form of the number thirteen.

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
tredivte
The ordinal form of the number thirty.

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ [ˈθɝɾi] numeral
tredive tredve
The cardinal number occurring after twenty-nine and before thirty-one, represented in Arabic numerals as 30.

thirty pieces of silver n
tredive sølvpenge
(figurative) A reward for betrayal.

thirty-eight numeral
otteogtredive otteogtredve
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-seven and preceding thirty-nine.

thirty-five numeral
femogtredive femogtredve
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-four and preceding thirty-six.

thirty-four numeral
fireogtredive fireogtredve
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-three and preceding thirty-five.

thirty-nine numeral
niogtredive niogtredve
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-eight and preceding forty.

thirty-one numeral
enogtredive enogtredve
The cardinal number immediately following thirty and before thirty-two; thirty plus one.

thirty-seven numeral
syvogtredive syvogtredve
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-six and before thirty-eight.

thirty-six /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
seksogtredive seksogtredve
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-five and preceding thirty-seven.

thirty-three numeral
treogtredive treogtredve
The cardinal number after thirty-two and before thirty-four.

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
toogtredive toogtredve
The cardinal number after thirty-one and before thirty-three.
(Nigeria, colloquial) Teeth.

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ these determiner
dette denne
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ pronoun
dette denne
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

this evening adv
i aften
During the evening of today.

this morning /ðəs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
her til morgen
The morning of today

this year adv
i år
The current year. (This entry is a translation hub.)

thistle /θɪsl̩/ thistles n
tidsel
This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

thither /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ adv
derhen did
(chiefly, literary, or, law, archaic) To that place.

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ thoriums n
thorium
A chemical element (symbol Th) with atomic number 90: a weakly radioactive, malleable, moderately hard silvery metal that tarnishes black when exposed to air.

thorn /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] thorns n
torn
(botany) A sharp protective spine of a plant.

thornless adj
tornløs
Without thorns.

thorough /ˈθɝoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ /ˈθʌɹəʊ/ more thorough most thorough adj
grundig nøje
Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.
fuldstændig grundig
Utter; complete; absolute.

thorp /θɔɹp/ /θɔːp/ thorps n
torp
(archaic, now, chiefly, _, in, _, placenames) A group of houses standing together in the country; a hamlet; a village.

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
de
plural of that

thou /ðaʊ/ /ðuː/ ye pronoun
du
(archaic, dialectal, literary, religion, or humorous) . [chiefly up to early 17th c.]

thou /ðaʊ/ v
dusse sige du
(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as an expression of contempt or familiarity.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
dog
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
dog
Despite the fact that; although.

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ [θoːt] [θɒt] thoughts n
tanke
(countable) Representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.
tankevirksomhed tanke
(uncountable) The operation by which mental activity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.

thought experiment thought experiments n
tankeeksperiment
(physics, philosophy) An attempt to solve a problem using the power of human imagination.

thought police thought police n
tankepoliti
A group that aims to control what other people think.

thought-out more thought-out most thought-out adj
udtænkt
(chiefly, in combination) planned

thought-provoking more thought-provoking most thought-provoking adj
tankevækkende
Interesting in a way that challenges one's beliefs, attitudes, or perspective.

thought-world /ˈθɔːtwəːld/ thought-worlds n
begrebsverden
The world as seen in terms of the attitudes, belief systems, assumptions etc. of a given society or people.

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] thousands numeral
tusind tusinde
A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
tusinde
last in order of a series of a thousand; next after the nine hundred and ninety-ninth.

thrall /θɹɑl/ /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ thralls n
træl
One who is enslaved or under mind control.
trældom
(uncountable) The state of being under the control of another person.

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːl.dəm/ thralldoms n
trældom
A state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person.

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
tæske
To beat mercilessly.

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] threads n
tråd
A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
(Internet) A series of messages, generally grouped by subject, in which all messages except the first are replies to previous messages in the thread.

thread of life threads of life n
livstråd
(Greek mythology) A metaphor for a person’s lifespan, as generated by Clotho, measured out by Lachesis, and terminated by Atropos.

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /θɹɛt/ threats n
trussel
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
true
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
To menace, or be dangerous.
To portend, or give a warning of.

threatened /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ more threatened most threatened adj
truet
(especially, ecology, of an organism) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] threes n
tre treer
The digit/figure 3.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
tre treer
A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).

three-dimensional more three-dimensional most three-dimensional adj
tredimensional
(not comparable) Existing in three dimensions.

three-fourths n
tre fjerdedele
Three of four equal parts (3/4, ¾, 0.75).

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
trehovedet
Having three heads.

three-legged /ˈθɹiːlɛɡd/ /θɹiːˈlɛɡɪd/ adj
trebenet
having three legs

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ threesomes n
trio
A group of three people or things.
trekant
An instance of sexual activity involving three people.

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
tærske
(transitive, agriculture) To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery, or by driving animals over them.

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ threshers n
tærskeværk
(agriculture) A modern farm machine for threshing grain, now a part of combine harvesters rather than a separate implement.

threshold /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] thresholds n
tærskel dørtærskel
The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
tærskel
(by extension) An entrance; the door or gate of a house.
tærskel tærskelværdi
(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.
skattefri bundgrænse tærskel
The wage or salary at which income tax becomes due.

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tre gange
(archaic, outside, India) Three times.

thrift /θɹɪft/ thrifts n
sparsommelighed
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ thriftier thriftiest adj
sparsommelig
(dated) Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously.

thriller /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ thrillers n
knaldroman
(film, literature) A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film.

thrips thrips thripses n
thrips
Any of the many small insects of the order Thysanoptera, especially those that attack useful plants.

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
trives
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ throats n
hals svælg
The gullet or windpipe.
hals
A narrow opening in a vessel.
The part of a chimney between the gathering, or portion of the funnel which contracts in ascending, and the flue.

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ thromboses n
trombose
(pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

thrombus thrombi n
blodprop
(hematology, pathology) A blood clot formed from platelets and other elements that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] thrones n
trone
(figuratively) Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.
The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.
(euphemism) A toilet.
(Christianity) A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

throne room throne rooms n
trolsal
A room used for formal public audiences by a monarch.

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
gennem igennem
From one side of an opening to the other.
Entering, then later leaving.
Surrounded by (while moving).
på grund af
By means of.

through the roof
til vejrs
(idiomatic, figurative) Having risen to a very high level or amount.

through-composed /θruːkəmˈpoʊzd/ /θruːkəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
gennemkomponeret
(music) Of a song, composed so that each stanza may have different music, rather than the same being repeated for all of them.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
dreje
(transitive, ceramics) To make (a pot) by shaping clay as it turns on a wheel.
kaste
To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.

throw in the towel v
kaste håndklædet i ringen smide håndklædet i ringen
(idiomatic) To quit; to give up.

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪθ ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
kaste barnet ud med badevandet smide barnet ud med badevandet
(idiomatic) To discard, especially inadvertently, something valuable while in the process of removing or rejecting something unwanted.

throw under the bus v
kaste under bussen
(transitive, of a person or group) To betray or blame (something or someone); to deliberately put (something or someone) in an unfavorable situation and then leave to their fate; to make (something or someone) into a scapegoat or otherwise abandon for personal gain.

throw-in throw-ins n
indkast
(Australian rules football) A throw of the ball back into play by the boundary umpire. The umpire faces away from the players and throws it in over his or her shoulder (so as to clearly not favour either side by where exactly it's thrown).

thrower throwers n
kaster
Someone who throws.
Something that throws.
(archaic) One who throws or twists silk; a throwster.

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ thrushes n
trøske
drossel
Any of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.

thrush nightingale thrush nightingales n
nattergal
A small passerine bird of species Luscinia luscinia, related to the common nightingale.

thrust /θɹʌst/ thrusts n
stød
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
anfald fremstød
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
mål
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
støde
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
påtvinge
(transitive) To force something upon someone.
lange ud
(transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
skubbe
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.

thud /ˈθʌd/ thuds n
bump
The sound of a dull impact.

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
thulium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tm) with atomic number 69: a fairly soft, easily workable metal with a bright silvery-gray lustre.

thumb /θʌm/ thumbs n
tommelfinger tommeltot
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ thumbnails n
tommelfingernegl
The fingernail on the thumb.
skitse
A rough sketch (e.g., the size of one's thumbnail).
frimærke miniaturebillede
(chiefly, computing) A small picture, used as a compact representation of a larger image.

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ thumbtacks n
tegnestift
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ thunders n
torden
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.

thundercloud thunderclouds n
tordensky
(meteorology) A large, dark cloud, usually a cumulonimbus, charged with electricity and producing thunder and lightning; a storm cloud.

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ thunderstorms n
tordenvejr
A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
dennelunde dermed
(manner) In this way or manner.
således
(conjunctive) As a result.

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
din
(archaic, dialectal, literary) : that which belongs to thee; which belongs to you (singular).

thyme /taɪm/ thymes n
timian
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

tick /tɪk/ ticks n
flåt skovflåt
A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ tickets n
billet
A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.
A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation
billet bøde
A citation for a traffic violation.

ticket inspector ticket inspectors n
billetkontrollør
A person who checks that passengers on a train etc have a valid ticket, and marks it so that it cannot be used again.

ticket machine ticket machines n
billetautomat
(travel) A machine that prints tickets automatically after the customer determines the destination and pays for it.

ticket office ticket offices n
billetkontor
An office or booth where tickets may be purchased to allow admittance or for travel.

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
kilde
(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
(transitive) To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

tidal current tidal currents n
tidevandsstrøm
(nautical) The flow of water caused by the rise and fall of the tide.

tidal energy tidal energies n
tidevandsenergi
(physics) The energy contained in a tide flowing in or out of an estuary or similar enclosed place, especially that part of the energy that can be converted to electricity.

tidal range tidal ranges n
tidevandsforskel

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ tidal waves n
flodbølge
A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.
(proscribed) A large, sudden inundation of water from the storm surge, or waves of that surge; a sudden surge of river water.
flodbølge tsunami
(proscribed) A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See Usage notes below.)

tiddlywinks /ˈtɪdliˌwɪŋks/ /ˈtɪdlɪ-/ /ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋks/ n
loppespil
(also, attributively) A competitive game in which the objective is to flick as many small discs (each called a tiddlywink or wink) as possible into a container (the pot) by pressing on their edges with a larger disc (a shooter or squidger), causing them to jump up from the surface on which they are placed.

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] tides n
tidevand
The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.

tide table tide tables n
tidevandstabel
A table giving the time of when the tide will be high or low at a particular place.

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ tidier tidiest adj
opryddet ordentlig
Arranged neatly and in order.

tie /taɪ/ ties n
remis
A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
bånd
A connection between people or groups of people, especially a strong connection.
bindebue
(music) A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch denoting that they should be played as a single note with the combined length of both notes.

tie /taɪ/ v
binde
(transitive) To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

tiepin tiepins n
slipsenål
A tie tack, a pin or stud used to secure a tie to the shirt.

tier /ˈtɪə/ /ˈtɪɚ/ tiers n
lag
A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another.

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] tigers n
tiger
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

tiger cub tiger cubs n
tigerunge
A young tiger.

tiger's eye tiger's eyes n
tigerøje
A chatoyant gemstone that is usually yellow- to red-brown, with a silky lustre.

tight /taɪt/ tighter tightest adj
snæver
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.

tight-fitting more tight-fitting most tight-fitting tighter-fitting tightest-fitting adj
tætsiddende
(of clothing) Snug, skintight.

tights /taɪts/ n
strømpebukse
A close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn principally by women and girls that covers the body completely from the waist down, usually including the feet.

tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ tigresses n
huntiger
A female tiger; a she-tiger.

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ tildes n
tilde
A diacritical mark (˜) placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation, such as by palatalization in Spanish words or nasalization in Portuguese words.
The grapheme of character ~.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ tiles n
flise klinke tegl
A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ v
beklæde med fliser
(transitive) To cover with tiles.

tiled adj
fliselagt
Constructed from, or decorated with tiles.

tiler tilers n
fliselægger
A person who sets tiles.

tilery tileries n
teglværk
A place where tiles are manufactured.

till /tɪl/ n
moræne
glacial drift consisting of a mixture of clay, sand, pebbles and boulders

till /tɪl/ preposition
indtil
Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time).

till death do us part adv
til døden skiller os ad
(duration, idiomatic) Until death separates us; a common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating commitment to their union.

tillage /ˈtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ tillages n
jordbearbejdning
The cultivation of arable land by plowing, sowing and raising crops.

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ tillers n
landmand
A person who tills; a farmer.
rorpind
(nautical) The handle of the rudder which the helmsman holds to steer the boat, a piece of wood or metal extending forward from the rudder over or through the transom. Generally attached at the top of the rudder.

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] timbers n
tømmer
(uncountable) Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.

timber hitch timber hitches n
tømmerstik
A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ timbres n
klang klangfarve timbre
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /təɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] times n
tidspunkt
tid
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
(uncountable, with possessive) A person's youth or young adulthood, as opposed to the present day.
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).
(countable) The measurement under some system of region of day or moment.
tid afsoningstid klokken
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
gang
(countable) An instance or occurrence.
klokken tid
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /təɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
tage tid tidsindstille time
To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.

time after time adv
gang på gang
Again and again; repeatedly; every time; always.

time and again adv
gang på gang igen og igen
Often; repeatedly.

time capsule time capsules n
tidskapsel
A sealed container, buried at a specific location, that contains records of contemporary life, to be rediscovered in the distant future.

time dilation time dilations n
tidsforlængelse
(physics) The slowing of the passage of time experienced by objects in motion relative to an observer; measurable only at relativistic speeds.

time flies phraseologicalUnit
tiden flyver
(idiomatic) Time passes quickly.

time heals all wounds proverb
tiden læger alle sår
Negative feelings eventually fade away.

time is money proverb
tid er penge
Money is wasted (in lost wages, missed opportunities, etc.) when a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.

time machine time machines n
tidsmaskine
(chiefly, science fiction) A hypothetical device used to travel into the past or the future.

time management n
tidsledelse
The management of time in order to make the most of it.

time of departure times of departure n
afgangstid
The time when an airplane or other public conveyance is scheduled to depart.

time period time periods n
tidsperiode tidsrum
The length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.

time scale time scales n
tidsskala
A series of events used as a rough measure of duration.
(computer science) The ratio of the duration of time of an event as simulated by an analog computer to the actual duration of time of the event in the physical system under study.

time signal time signals n
Zeitzeichen
A visible, audible, mechanical, or electronic signal used as a reference to determine the time of day.

time travel n
tidsrejse
(chiefly, science fiction) Travel to the past or to the future, typically by means of a time machine or a wormhole.

time zone time zones n
tidszone
A range of longitudes where a common standard time is used.

time-consuming more time-consuming most time-consuming adj
tidskrævende tidsrøvende
Using significant amounts of time, especially in an unwanted and sometimes unwarranted manner.

time-independent Schrödinger equation n
den tidsuafhængige Schrödingerligning
The equation \hat H \psi(\vec r)=E\psi(\vec r), for some constant E; applies to separable solutions \Psi(\vec r, t)=\psi(\vec r)\phi(t) to the Schrödinger equation.

time-traveller time-travellers n
tidsrejsende
One who engages in time travel.

timepoint timepoints n
tidspunkt

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ timers n
nedtællingsur timer
A device used to measure amounts of time.

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
gange
(mathematics) Multiplied by.

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ timestamps n
tidsstempel
(especially, computing) A variable containing the date and time at which an event occurred, often included in a log to track the sequence of events.

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
tidsstemple
(transitive, especially, computing) To record the date and time of (an event, etc).

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ timetables n
tidsplan køreplan
A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ timider timidest adj
frygtsom
Lacking in courage or confidence.

timing belt timing belts n
tandrem
A part of an internal combustion engine that controls the timing of the engine's valves.

timing is everything proverb
timing er alt
Consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as whether a joke is well received).

timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ timothies n
engrottehale
Other species of genus Phleum.

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] tins n
tin
(uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
konservesdåse
(NZ, AU, South African, Irish, British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product.

tin can tin cans n
konservesdåse
A container, usually cylindrical, made out of sheet metal coated with tin, or (by extension) aluminum.

tin soldier tin soldiers n
tinsoldat
A toy soldier made out of tin.

tine /taɪn/ tines n
tand
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
tak
A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.

tinfoil tinfoils n
stanniol sølvpapir
(informal) aluminium foil

tinfoil hat tinfoil hats n
sølvpapirshat
A piece of headgear made from one or more sheets of tin foil, aluminium foil, or other similar material, especially when worn in the belief that it shields the brain from electromagnetic fields, or against mind control or mind reading.

tinge /tɪnd͡ʒ/ tinges n
anstrøg
A small added amount of colour; (by extension) a small added amount of some other thing.
nuance
The degree of vividness of a colour; hue, shade, tint.

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ tinnituses n
tinnitus øresus
(otolaryngology, pathology) The perception of noise, such as a ringing or beating sound, which has no external source.

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ tinier tiniest adj
bittesmå
Very small.

tip /tɪp/ tips n
tip
A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc. [from mid-19th c.]
råd
A piece of advice.

tip /tɪp/ v
tip underhåndsoplysning
To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc. [from late 19th c.]

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ tips of icebergs tips of the icebergs n
toppen av isbjerget
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ tipsier tipsiest adj
let beruset letpåvirket
(informal, slang) Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ tiramisus n
tiramisu
An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
blive trætt
(intransitive) To become sleepy or weary.
(intransitive) To become bored or impatient (with).
trætte
(transitive) To make sleepy or weary.

tire out v
trætte
To make someone tired; to exhaust.

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] more tired most tired tireder tiredest adj
træt
In need of some rest or sleep.

tiredness tirednesses n
træthed
The state of being tired.

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ tissues n
stof væv
Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
lommetørklæde serviet toiletpapir
A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.
væv
(biology) A group of cells (along with their extracellular matrix if any) that are similar in origin and function together to do a specific job.

tit /tɪt/ tits n
pat bryst
(slang, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A person's breast or nipple.
brystvorte
(UK, Ireland, slang, derogatory) A police officer; a "tithead".

titan arum titan arums n
ligblomst penisblomst titan arum
Amorphophallus titanum, an aroid native to Sumatra.

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ titaniums n
titan
A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc.

tithe /taɪð/ tithes n
tiende
(historical) The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses; a tax taking ten percent of land or stock profits, used for religious or charitable purposes.

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ titles n
titel
An appellation given to a person or family to signify either veneration, official position, social rank, the possession of assets or properties, or a professional or academic qualification; a style. See also Category:Titles
A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ titmice titmouses n
mejse
Any small passerine bird of the family Paridae, which are found in the woods of the Northern Hemisphere and of Africa.

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ /tɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ titrations n
titrering
(analytical chemistry) The determination of the concentration of some substance in a solution by slowly adding measured amounts of some other substance (normally using a burette) until a reaction is shown to be complete, for instance by the colour change of an indicator.

tittle /ˈtɪt.əl/ tittles n
tøddel

tittle-tattle tittle-tattles n
sladder
(uncountable) Petty, idle gossip.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
at
A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.
for at
(expressing purpose) In order to.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
til
Indicating destination: In the direction of, so as to arrive at.
til i
(arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation.

to and fro adv
frem og tilbage til og fra
Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
fortsættes
(writing, television) Used at the end of an episode of a serial publication or program to indicate that the story continues in the next episode.

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
for at være ærlig
(idiomatic, usually, disjunctive) Frankly, honestly.

to date
dags dato dato fra til
(idiomatic) Until now; until the present time.

to death
ihjel
(degree, hyperbole) To a great degree; to the greatest degree possible, to excess.

to each his own proverb
enhver sin smag hver sin smag smag og behag er forskellig
Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.

to err is human proverb
det er menneskeligt at fejle
Everyone makes mistakes.

to one's knowledge
så vidt jeg ved
To the extent of one's limited knowledge of the facts.

to taste
smage til
(cooking) Depending on personal taste.

to the effect
i retning af
With more or less the meaning of.

to wit adv
nemlig
(formal) That is to say; namely; specifically.

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ toads n
tudse padde
An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ toadstools n
paddehat
Any inedible or poisonous mushroom, especially an amanita.

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ toasts n
ristet brød
(countable, uncountable) Toasted bread.
skål
(countable) A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ toasters n
brødrister
An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ tobaccoes tobaccos n
tobak
(uncountable) Any plant of the genus Nicotiana.
(uncountable) Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum and some other species cultivated and harvested to make cigarettes, cigars, snuff, for smoking in pipes or for chewing.
(countable) A variety of tobacco.

tobacco pipe tobacco pipes n
pibe
A small, hand-held device in its simplest form consisting of a bowl and stem; used for inhaling the smoke of burning tobacco.

tobacconist tobacconists n
tobakshandler
A person who sells tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, snuff and sundry items.

tobacconist's tobacconists' n
tobaksforetning
A shop that sells tobacco products.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
i dag idag
On the current day or date.
i dag i vore dage idag
In the current era; nowadays; these days.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] todays n
i dag
A current day or date.

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ toddlers n
småbarn
A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ toes n
tå
An equivalent part in an animal.
(automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.

toe bean toe beans n
trædepude

toe ring toe rings n
tåring
A round piece of metal worn around the toe.

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ toenails n
tånegl
The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ toffees n
flødekaramel
(uncountable) A type of confectionery made by boiling sugar (or treacle, etc) with butter or milk, then cooling the mixture so that it becomes hard.
(countable) A small, individual piece of toffee.

toga /ˈtoʊ.ɡə/ /ˈtəʊ.ɡə/ togae togas togæ n
toga
A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
sammen
At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
skifte

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ toilets n
toilet wc lokum badeværelse
(UK, AU, HK) A room or enclosed area containing a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)): a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]
toilet toiletkumme wc
A fixture used for urination and defecation, particularly one with a large bowl and ring-shaped seat which uses water to flush the waste material into a septic tank or sewer system. [from 19th c.]
(NZ) A small secondary lavatory having a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)) and sink but no bathtub or shower.
garderobe påklædningsrum
(obsolete) A covering of linen, silk, or tapestry, spread over a dressing table in a chamber or dressing room. [17th–19th c.]
garderobe påklædningsrum toilette
(now, historical, or, archaic) Personal grooming; the process of washing, dressing and arranging the hair. [from 17th c.]

toilet bowl toilet bowls n
toiletkumme
Receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans.

toilet brush toilet brushes n
toiletbørste
A brush used to clean a toilet (the appliance which accepts human waste).

toilet paper toilet papers n
toiletpapir wc-papir
Paper, usually on a roll, to clean oneself after defecation, or to pat oneself dry after urination.

toilet roll toilet rolls n
toiletrulle wc-rulle
(UK) A roll of toilet paper.

toilet seat toilet seats n
toiletsæde
The hinged, contoured seat with a hole in the middle, often with a hinged cover, of a toilet

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ toilet trainings n
pottetræning
The process of training a young child to use the toilet to relieve themselves.
The process of training a domesticated or pet animal to avoid urinating or defecating indoors and to use designated places instead.

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ tokens n
mærke tegn
Something serving as an expression of something else.
jeton polet
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
minde
An object or disclosure to attest or authenticate the bearer or an instruction.
Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith.

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ tolerances n
tolerance
(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry. [from 18th c.]
(countable) The variation or deviation from a standard, especially the maximum permitted variation in an engineering measurement. [from 20th c.]

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ more tolerant most tolerant adj
tolerant
Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] tolls n
bompenge
A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair, market, etc.

tollbar tollbars n
bom

tollgate tollgates n
bom

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ toluenes n
toluen
(organic compound) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH3.C6H5, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ toms n
hankat
The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
han
The male of certain other animals.

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] tomatoes n
tomat
A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

tomato juice tomato juices n
tomatjuice tomatsaft
Juice made from tomatoes. In modern use, this usually refers to the comminuted flesh and juice of cooked tomatoes, prepared commercially.

tomato purée tomato purées n
tomatpuré
A concentrated sauce (sold in tins or tubes) made from mashed tomatoes.

tomato sauce tomato sauces n
tomatsovs
(cooking) A thick sauce made from tomatoes for pasta etc.

tomb /tum/ /tuːm/ tombs n
grav gravkammer
A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.

tombak n
tombak
(musical instruments) A type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music.
A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % copper and 16-10% zinc, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold.

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ tomboys n
drengepige
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ tombstones n
gravsten
A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
i morgen
On the day after the present day.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ tomorrows n
morgendag i morgen
(uncountable) The day after the present day.

ton /tʌn/ tons n
ton
Any of various units of mass, originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun, particularly:

tonality tonalities n
tonalitet
(music) The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ tones n
tone tonefald
(language, linguistics) The pitch of a word's sound that distinguishes a difference in meaning, as for example in Chinese.
(language, literature) The manner in which speech or writing is expressed, especially the aspects of diction (word choice), connotation, emotiveness, and register.
nuance tone farvetone klang spændingstilstand tonus
(language, dated) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ v
tone
(transitive) to give a particular tone to
(transitive) to change the colour of
forstærke styrke
(transitive) to make (something) firmer

tone in v
harmonisere
To fit well (with something, in colour, mood, etc.).

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
tang
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ tongues n
tunge
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).
In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

tongue-twister tongue-twisters n
tungebrækker
A phrase that is deliberately designed to be difficult to say correctly, usually because of varying combinations of similar phonemes.

tongues-speaker tongues-speakers n
tungetaler
One who speaks in tongues; one who exhibits glossolalia.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
i aften i nat iaften
During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ tonights n
i aften i nat
The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

tonnage /ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/ tonnages n
tonnage
The total shipping of a fleet or nation.

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ tonsils n
mandel
(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

tonsillectomy tonsillectomies n
tonsillektomi
(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

too /tu/ /tuː/ /tʉː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] adv
også ligeså
(focus) Likewise.
for
(degree) To an excessive degree; over; more than enough.

too many balls in the air n
for mange bolde i luften
(idiomatic) Too many tasks, responsibilities, or details to cope with or manage successfully.

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
for mange kokke fordærver maden
If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
for meget
To a greater extent than is wanted or required; excessively.

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉl/ /tʉːl/ tools n
værktøj redskab instrument grej
Any mechanical device meant to ease or do a task.
værktøj
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, e.g. a craftman's tools.
(computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
pik
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉl/ /tʉːl/ v
bearbejde
(transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
maskine udstyre
(transitive) To equip with tools.

toolbar /ˈtul.bɑɹ/ /ˈtuːl.bɑː/ toolbars n
værktøjslinje
(graphical user interface) A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ toolboxes n
verktøjskasse
A storage case for tools.

toolshed toolsheds n
redskabsskur
An outdoor shed for storing tools and other equipment.

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʉθ/ /tʊθ/ teeth n
tand
A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.
(zoology) A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
(figurative) Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).

tooth fairy /-ˌfɛɹi/ /ˈtuːθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈtuθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ tooth fairies n
tandfe
A figure of modern myth said to give children a small amount of money (or sometimes a present) in exchange for a milk tooth when it falls out of a child's mouth.

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ toothaches n
tandpine
(medicine) A pain or ache in a tooth.

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ toothbrushes n
tandbørste
A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ more toothless most toothless adj
tandløs
Having no teeth.

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ toothpastes n
tandpasta
A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ toothpicks n
tandstikker
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑp] [tʰɒp] tops n
mærs
A framework at the top of a ship's mast to which rigging is attached.
aktiv
(LGBT slang) A person who penetrates or has a preference for penetrating during intercourse.

top hat top hats n
cylinderhat høj hat kakkelovnsrør
A man's formal hat, with a tall cylindrical crown (often of silk).

top line top lines n
omsætning toplinje
(accounting) Total sales or revenue.

top-down adj
topstyret
of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ topazes n
topas
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

topgallant sail topgallant sails n
bramsejl
(nautical) square-rigged sail immediately above topsail -- sometimes divided in two

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ topics n
emne tema
Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

topless adj
topløs
(chiefly, of a woman) Not wearing a garment covering the top half of the body; naked from the waist up.

topographic adj
topografisk
Of or relating to topography.

topographical map topographical maps n
topografisk kort
A map that indicates the topography of the ground, and includes physical features such as rivers, woods and habitation.

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ topographies n
topografi
The features themselves; terrain.

topological space topological spaces n
topologisk rum
(topology, formally) An ordered pair (X, τ), where X is a set and τ, called the topology, is a collection of subsets of X which satisfies certain axioms and whose elements are called the open sets (or alternatively, for a different set of axioms, the closed sets);(loosely) the set X.

topologist topologists n
topolog
A mathematician who specializes in topology.

topology /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ topologies n
topologi
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).

toponymy toponymies n
toponymi
(semantics) Lexicological study of place names; a branch of onomastics.

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
omstyrte styrte vælte
(transitive) To push or throw over.
vælte
(intransitive) To totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so.

topsail /ˈtɑp.seɪl/ /ˈtɑp.səl/ /ˈtɒp.seɪl/ /ˈtɒp.səl/ topsails n
topsejl
(nautical) A sail or either of the two sails rigged just above the course sail and supported by the topmast on a square-rigged sailing ship.

topsy-turvy /ˈˌtɑpsiˈtɚvi/ /ˌtɒpsɪˈtəːvi/ topsy-turvier topsy-turviest adj
på hovedet
Backwards or upside down.
kaotisk
(figurative) Chaotic; disorderly.

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ torches n
fakkel
(by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the hand, put into a wall bracket, or stuck into the ground, and used chiefly as a light source.

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ torments n
smerte
Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

tornado /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ tornadoes tornados n
tornado hvirvelstorm
(meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground.

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ torpedoes torpedos n
torpedo
(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedere
To strike (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
To sink (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
(figurative) To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack.

torque /tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ torques n
drejningsmoment kraftmoment
(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

torse torses n
hjelmvulst vulst
(heraldry) A twist of cloth or wreath, typically placed underneath and forming part of a crest (as an orle or wreath) and customarily shown with six twists, the first tincture being the tincture of the field, the second the tincture of the metal, and so on; rarely, it occurs as a charge.

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ torsi torsos n
torso overkrop
The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

tort /tɔɹt/ /tɔːt/ torts n
erstatningsret
(law) A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages. [from late 16th c.]

tortoise /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ tortoises n
skildpadde
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly, North America) or the order Testudines (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India) , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

torture /ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ tortures n
tortur
The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.

torture /ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
tortere torturere
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.

torture chamber torture chambers n
torturkammer
A room equipped for carrying out torture.

torus /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ tori toruses n
torus
(geometry) The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, about a line which lies in the same plane but does not intersect it (e.g. like a ring doughnut).
(topology) A topological space which is a product of two circles.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] totals n
total
An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.

total depravity n
fuldstændigt forfald
(Christianity) The Calvinist doctrine that all human action is tainted by original sin.

total eclipse total eclipses n
total formørkelse
(astronomy) An eclipse in which the eclipsed body is completely obscured to the viewer.

total war total wars n
total krig
Warfare where all of a country's available resources, military as well as civilian, are employed.

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ more totalitarian most totalitarian adj
totalitær
Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.

totalitarianism totalitarianisms n
totalitarisme
A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

tote /toʊt/ /təʊt/ totes n
pose shopping bag stofpose
A tote bag.

tote bag tote bags n
mulepose net
A large handbag or holdall.

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ totems n
totem
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

totem pole totem poles n
totempæl
(sculpture) Native American sculpture made by carving trees.

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ toucans n
tukan
Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ touches n
berøring berøre
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
berøre røre
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
røre bevæge
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ more touching most touching adj
rørende
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ touchstones n
prøvesten
A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ toupees n
tupé
(obsolete) A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig, worn by both sexes.

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔɹ/<a:pour-poor> /tɔː/<a:pour-poor> /tʉːə/ /tʉːɹ/ /tʊə/<a:non-pour-poor> /tʊɚ/<a:non-pour-poor> /tʊɹ/ ; tours n
rundtur tur
A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.

tourism /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ tourisms n
turisme
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
(figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ tourists n
turist
Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business. [from 1770s]

tourist attraction tourist attractions n
seværdighed
A place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its cultural value, beauty, or historical significance, offering leisure and amusement.

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ tournaments n
turnering
(historical) During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.
A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.

tourniquet /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtʊɚ.nɪ.kɪt/ tourniquets n
årepresse
(medicine) A tightly-compressed bandage used to stop bleeding by stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ tows n
blår
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ tow trucks n
bjærgningskøretøj
A motor vehicle typically equipped with winches, chains, and related equipment, and used to tow disabled vehicles.

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
henimod
In the direction of.
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] towels n
håndklæde papir serviet
A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ towers n
tårn
Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
(figuratively) An item of various kinds, such as a computer case, that is higher than it is wide.
(cartomancy) The nineteenth Lenormand card, representing structure, bureaucracy, stability and loneliness.

tower block tower blocks n
højhus
(UK) A tall residential or office building.

tower crane tower cranes n
tårnkran
A crane, consisting of a balanced beam erected on top of a tall metal (normally self-erecting) tower, used in the construction of tall buildings

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] towns n
by
(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

town centre town centres n
bycentrum
(British spelling) The main commercial or business area of a town, containing the principal shops, banks, restaurants and public traffic hub.

town hall town halls n
rådhus
A building that houses the local government offices of a town.

townsman townsmen n
borger bymand
A man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ more toxic most toxic adj
toksisk giftig
(toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

toxic waste toxic wastes n
giftaffald
Any waste that can cause death or injury to living creatures, especially poisonous chemical compounds.

toxicological adj
toksikologisk
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist toxicologists n
toksikolog
A scientist or physician who specializes in toxicology.

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ toxins n
toksin giftstof
(strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
(loosely, usually, _, proscribed) Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.

toy /tɔɪ/ toys n
legetøj
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]

toyshop toyshops n
legetøjsbutik
A shop that sells toys.

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] traces n
spor
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.

trace element trace elements n
sporstof
(biochemistry, nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ traceabilities n
sporbarhed
The ability to trace (identify and measure) all the stages that led to a particular point in a process that consists of a chain of interrelated events

traceless /ˈtɹeɪsləs/ /ˈt͡ʃɹeɪsləs/ more traceless most traceless adj
sporløs
That has no traces

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ tracheae tracheas tracheæ n
luftrør
(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

track /tɹæk/ tracks n
spor
A mark left by something that has passed along.
(railways) The way or rails along which a train moves.
fodspor
A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or animal.
fodsål
The entire lower surface of the foot; said of birds, etc.
bane pist
Physical course; way.
A path or course laid out for a race, for exercise, etc.
sporbredde sporvidde
(automotive) The distance between two opposite wheels on a same axletree.
nummer
Sound stored on a record.
(music) A song or other relatively short piece of music, on a record, separated from others by a short silence.

track down v
opspore
(idiomatic) To hunt for or locate; to search for; to find.

track gauge track gauges n
sporvidde
(rail) The specified distance between the rails of a railway.

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ tractors n
traktor
(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

tractor driver tractor drivers n
traktorfører
One who drives a tractor. (This entry is a translation hub.)

trade /tɹeɪd/ trades n
handel
(uncountable) Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.
handel byttehandel
(countable) A particular instance of buying or selling.

trade agreement trade agreements n
handelsaftale
An agreement between nations to engage in trade

trade fair trade fairs n
messe
An exhibition at which members of a specific industry exhibit or demonstrate their products to prospective customers and to each other.

trade route trade routes n
handelsrute
A route used by traders for commercial transport of goods.

trade secret trade secrets n
forretningshemmelighed
(business) A formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information used by a business to obtain an advantage over competitors within the same industry or profession, which is kept secret from those competitors or the public.

trade union trade unions trades unions n
fagforening
An organization whose members belong to the same trade and that acts collectively to address common issues.

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪd ˈwɪnd/ trade winds n
passat passatvind
A steady wind that blows from east to west above and below the equator.

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ trademarks n
varemærke
A word, symbol, or phrase used to identify a particular company's product and differentiate it from other companies' products.

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ traders n
købmand
One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ traditions n
tradition overlevering
A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ more traditional most traditional adj
traditionel
Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

traditional Chinese medicine n
traditionel kinesisk medicin
The medical theory and practices of Chinese culture, especially herbal medicine, acupuncture, tui na, Daoyin and osteopathy, for preventing or treating illness, or promoting health and well-being; in China (and to an extent elsewhere) still often used in concert with scientific medicine (as complementary medicine).

traditionalist traditionalists n
traditionalist
A person who adheres to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practices.

traditionalistic more traditionalistic most traditionalistic adj
traditionalistisk
Of, supporting, or pertaining to traditionalism.

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] more traditionally most traditionally adv
traditionelt
In a traditional manner.

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ traffics n
trafik færdsel
Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof.

traffic jam traffic jams n
trafikprop
A situation in which road traffic accumulates until it is stationary or very slow.

traffic light /ˈtɹæˌfɪk laɪt/ traffic lights n
trafiklys lyssignal lyskurv
A signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing to indicate when it may be safe to drive, ride or walk, using a universal colour code.

traffic sign traffic signs n
færdselstavle vejskilt
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

traffic warden traffic wardens n
parkeringsvakt
(British, Hong Kong) A civilian employed by the police to regulate traffic and issue parking tickets.

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ tragedies n
tragedie
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ more tragic most tragic adj
tragisk
Causing great sadness or suffering.

tragicomic more tragicomic most tragicomic adj
tragikomisk
Of, pertaining to, or resembling tragicomedy; having both tragic and comic aspects.

trail /tɹeɪl/ trails n
spor
The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
tur
(graph theory) A walk in which all the edges are distinct.

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
følge
(transitive) To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ trailers n
anhænger trailer påhængskøretøj
An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc, that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.
film forfilm reklamefilm
A short blank segment of film at the end of a reel, for convenient insertion of the film in a projector.

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] trains n
slæb
The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground. [from 14th c.]
(obsolete, hunting) Something dragged or laid along the ground to form a trail of scent or food along which to lure an animal.
kæde række
A sequence of events or ideas which are interconnected; a course or procedure of something. [from 15th c.]
optog tog
A group of animals, vehicles, or people that follow one another in a line, such as a wagon train; a caravan or procession. [from 15th c.]
tog
A mechanical (traditionally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
træne øve
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
træne
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).

train ferry train ferries n
jernbanefærge
(watercraft, rail) A ferry used to transport rail vehicles from one railway line to another across a stretch of water.

train of thought trains of thought n
tankegang
The flow of thinking.

train time train times n
togtid
(rail, often plural) The time when a scheduled passenger train departs or arrives according to the timetable.

trainee /tɹeɪˈni/ [tʃɹeɪˈni] trainees n
praktikant
Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ trainers n
træner
A person who trains another; a coach.

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ trainings n
træning oplæring
The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

training ship training ships n
skoleskib
(watercraft) a ship, often a sailing ship, used to train people as sailors

training wheel /ˈtreɪnɪŋ ˌ(h)wil/ /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ wiːl/ training wheels n
støttehjul
(chiefly, Canada, US, and, in the plural, cycling) One of a pair of small wheels, each attached to one side of a bicycle's rear wheel to provide support for new riders.

trainset trainsets n
togsæt
a self-propelled electric or diesel multiple unit, consisting of a fixed number of permanently coupled passenger vehicles.

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] traitors n
forræder
(by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ /ˈtɹeɪtɹəs/ more traitorous most traitorous adj
forræderisk
Characteristic of a traitor; disloyal.

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹi/ trajectories n
bane
(astronomy, space) The path of a body as it travels through space.
(figuratively) A course of development, such as that of a war or career.

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] trams n
sporvogn
(Australia, Britain, rail transport) A passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).
A similar vehicle for carrying materials.

tram-train tram-trains n
duosporvogn
(rail, UK) A design of tram which can operate over standard railway track as well as tram track.

tramp /tɹæmp/ tramps n
vagabund
(sometimes, pejorative) A homeless person; a vagabond. [from 1664]

tramp stamp tramp stamps n
amagernummerplade lændetatovering røvgevir
(derogatory, slang) A tattoo on a woman's lower back, stereotypically said to label her as promiscuous.

tramp trade n
trampfart
(shipping) The commercial activity of a tramp steamer.

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ tramples n
trampen
The sound of heavy footsteps.

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ v
trampe
(transitive) To crush something by walking on it.
(intransitive) To walk heavily and destructively.
(by extension) To cause emotional injury as if by trampling.

trampoline /ˈtɹæmpəˌliːn/ /ˌtɹæmpəˈliːn/ trampolines n
trampolin
A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.

tramway tramways n
sporvej
The track on which a tram (streetcar) runs.

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ trances n
trance
(countable) A dazed or unconscious condition.
(countable) A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
(countable, psychology) A state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention; particularly one induced by hypnosis.
(uncountable, music genre) Short for trance music (“genre of electronic dance music”).

trance-like more trance-like most trance-like adj
trancelignende
Similar to, or reminiscent of, a trance.

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ tranquiler tranquilest adj
rolig stille
Free from emotional or mental disturbance.
Calm; without motion or sound.

tranquillity /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ tranquillities n
stilhed ro
The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.

trans fatty acid trans fatty acids n
transfedtsyre
(fatty acid) An unsaturated fatty acid in which one or more of the double bonds has the trans orientation instead of the usual cis orientation.

trans girl trans girls n
transpige
A transgender girl.

trans man trans men n
transfyr transmand
A transgender or transsexual man, i.e., a man who was assigned female at birth.

trans person trans people trans persons n
transperson
A transgender or transsexual person.

trans woman trans women n
transkvinde
A transgender or transsexual woman; i.e., a woman who was assigned male at birth; i.e., a person who was assigned male at birth but who has a female or primarily-female gender identity.

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ transactions n
forretning
The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).
overenskomst
A deal or business agreement.
transaktion
An exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.
(computing) An atomic operation; a message, data modification, or other procedure that is guaranteed to perform completely or not at all (e.g. a database transaction).
postering transaktion
(finance) The transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account.

transclusion transclusions n
transklusion
(computing) The inclusion of part of one hypertext document in another one by means of reference rather than copying.

transcontinental /ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ /ˌtɹɑːnzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ adj
transkontinental
Crossing or spanning a continent.

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transskribere
To convert a representation of language, typically speech but also sign language, etc., to a written representation of it. The term now usually implies the conversion of speech to text by a human transcriptionist with the assistance of a computer for word processing and sometimes also for speech recognition, the process of a computer interpreting speech and converting it to text.

transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ [ˈtʃɹʷanskɹʷɪp̚t] [ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t] transcripts n
transkription
A written version of what was said orally

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ transcriptions n
transskription
(linguistics) A representation of speech sounds as phonetic symbols.

transfeminism transfeminisms n
transfeminisme

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ transfers n
forflyttelse overflytning transport
(uncountable) The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.
flytning overflytning transport
(countable) Of a person with limited mobility: an instance of independent or assisted movement from one stable surface to another.

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ v
overføre forflytte overdrage
(transitive) To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.
skifte stige om
(intransitive) To be or become transferred.
(transitive, legal) To arrange for something to belong to or be officially controlled by somebody else.

transferable /trænsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /trænsˈfɝrəbl̩/ /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsf(ə)rəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsfr̩əbl̩/ /ˈtrɑːnsf(ə)rəbl̩/ adj
overførbar
Able to be transferred.

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ v
omdanne transformere
(transitive) To change greatly the appearance or form of.

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ transformations n
transformation
The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ transformers n
transformator transformer
(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling; primarily used to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows the most appropriate voltages for power generation, transmission and distribution to be chosen separately.

transfusion transfusions n
transfusion
(medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.

transgender /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /tɹɑːnz-/ /ˌtɹæn(t)s-/ /ˌtɹænzˈd͡ʒɛndəɹ/ transgenders n
transperson
(countable, now, often, offensive) A transgender person

transgenderism /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛndəɹɪsm/ /tɹɑːnz-/ /ˌtɹæn(t)s-/ /ˌtɹænzˈd͡ʒɛndəɹɪsm/ transgenderisms n
transkønnethed
(dated, see usage notes) The state of being transgender.

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ more transient most transient adj
overgående
Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
midlertidig
Remaining for only a brief time.
flyktig
(physics) Decaying with time, especially exponentially.
engangs-
Occasional; isolated; one-off

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ transients n
overgang
Something that is transient.

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ transits n
passage
(astronomy) The passage of a celestial body or other object across the observer's meridian, or across the disk of a larger celestial body.

transition /-sɪ-/ /-ʒən/ /tɹænˈsɪʃən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃən/ transitions n
overgang
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitiv
(grammar, of a verb) Taking a direct object or objects.
(set theory, of a relation on a set) Having the property that if an element a is related to b and b is related to c, then a is necessarily related to c.

transitive verb transitive verbs n
transitivt verbum
(grammar) A verb that is accompanied (either clearly or implicitly) by a direct object in the active voice. It links the action taken by the subject with the object upon which that action is taken. Consequently, transitive verbs can also be used in the passive voice when the direct object of the equivalent active-voice sentence becomes the subject.

transitory /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ more transitory most transitory adj
forbigående kortvarig midlertidig
Lasting only a short time; temporary.

translate /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
oversætte
(transitive) To express spoken words or written text in a different (often clearer or simpler) way in the same language; to paraphrase, to rephrase, to restate.
forskyde
(intransitive, physics) Of a body: to be subjected to linear motion with no rotation.
(transitive, physics) To subject (a body) to linear motion with no rotation.

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ translations n
forflyttelse
(physics, mathematics) A motion or compulsion to motion in a straight line without rotation or other deformation.
oversættelse
(translation studies) The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).

translation dictionary translation dictionaries n
oversættelsesordbog
A dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages.

translation studies n
oversættelsesteori
The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

translationary adj
oversættelse
Pertaining to the translation of language.

translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] translators n
oversætter tolk
A computer program that translates something from one language to another using machine translation.

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ transliterations n
translitteration
(linguistics, translation studies) The act or product of transliterating, of representing letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script.

transmissible more transmissible most transmissible adj
overførbar
(medicine, of a disease) Capable of being transmitted from one person to another.
(radio communications or broadcasting, of a message or program) Capable of being transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver.
Able to be transmitted.

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy transmissible spongiform encephalopathies n
overførbare svampeagtige hjernesygdomme
(disease, neurology) Any fatal, incurable degenerative disease of the brain transmitted by prions.

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
sende
(transitive) To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.
sende transmittere
(transitive) To spread or pass on something such as a disease or a signal.

transmitter transmitters n
afsender sender
One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).
sender
An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ transparencies n
gennemsigtighed transparens
(uncountable) The quality of being transparent.

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ more transparent most transparent adj
gennemsigtig transparent klar
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
gennemskuelig
(of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
klar oplagt åbenbar
Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.

transphobia transphobias n
transfobi
Hatred or fear of transgender and transsexual people.
(chemistry) The preference of pairs of high-trans effect soft ligands to avoid being mutually trans by becoming cis and having other low-trans effect hard ligands trans to themselves.

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹænzˈplɑːnt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹænzplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ transplants n
transplantat transplantation
(medicine) An operation (procedure) in which tissue or an organ is transplanted: an instance of transplantation.
transplantat
(medicine) A transplanted organ or tissue: a graft.

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹænzˈplɑːnt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹænzplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
omplante udplante
(transitive) To uproot (a growing plant), and plant it in another place.
transplantere
(transitive, medicine) To transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body to another, or from one part of a body to another.

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ transports n
transport befordring
An act of transporting; conveyance.
transportering
The state of being transported by emotion; rapture.
transportfly fartøj køretøj transportskib
A vehicle used to transport (passengers, mail, freight, troops etc.)

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
transportere
To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.
deportere
(historical) To deport to a penal colony.

transport ship transport ships n
transportskib
(nautical) A ship that is used to transport military personnel; a troopship.

transrealism n
transealisme
(science fiction) A literary mode that mixes the techniques of incorporating fantastic elements used in science fiction with the techniques of describing immediate perceptions from naturalistic realism.

transsexual /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈsɛkʃuəl/ /tɹɑːnz-/ /ˌtɹæn(t)s-/ /ˌtɹænzˈsɛkʃuəl/ more transsexual most transsexual adj
transseksuel
Of a person, having changed, or being in the process of changing, physical sex by undergoing medical treatment, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or optionally sex reassignment surgery (SRS).

transsexuality transsexualities n
transseksualisme
The state, condition, or properties of being transsexual.

transshipment transshipments n
omlasting
(countable, uncountable) The transfer of goods from one means of transport to another.

transverse wave transverse waves n
tværbølge
(physics) Any wave in which the direction of disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛs.taɪt/ transvestites n
transvestit
A person who sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex; typically a male who cross-dresses occasionally by habit or personal choice.
(clinical psychology, psychiatry, pathology) A person, typically a heterosexual male, who compulsively seeks and derives paraphilic sexual arousal from cross-dressing, especially if the urges and behavior cause the patient distress or social impairment.

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] traps n
fælde
A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.
vandlås
A bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents the escape of noxious gases, but permits the flow of liquids.

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ trapdoors n
lem luge
A hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.
faldlem
(mining) A door in a level for regulating the ventilating current; a weather door.

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ trapezia trapeziums n
trapez
(restrictively) A quadrilateral with two sides parallel and two sides non-parallel.

trash /tɹæʃ/ trashes n
affald
(chiefly, North American) Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.
affaldscontainer
(chiefly, North American, metonym) A container into which things are discarded.
skrammel
(chiefly, North American, figurative) Something worthless or of poor quality.
papirkurv
(computing) Temporary storage on disk for files that the user has deleted, allowing them to be recovered if necessary.

traumatic /tɹɔːˈmætɪk/ more traumatic most traumatic adj
traumatisk
Of, caused by, or causing trauma.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ travels n
rejse
The act of traveling; passage from place to place.
The working motion of a piece of machinery; the length of a mechanical stroke.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
rejse
(intransitive) To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
(intransitive) To pass from one place to another; to move or transmit.

travel agency travel agencies n
rejsebureau
A company that arranges travel and accommodation for travellers.

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ travellers n
rejsende
One who travels, especially to distant lands.

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
at traversere
(transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.
(transitive, computing) To visit all parts of; to explore thoroughly.

travois /tɹævˈwɑ/ /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ /ˈtɹævwɑ/ /ˈtɹævwɑː/ /ˈtɹævɔɪ/ travois travoises n
travois
(originally, and, chiefly, Canada, US, historical) A frame, often consisting of two poles tied together at one end to form a V-shaped structure with the vertex attached to a dog, horse, etc., or held by a person and the other ends touching the ground, which was used by indigenous peoples (notably the Plains Aboriginals of North America) to drag loads over land.

trawler trawlers n
trawler
A fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish.

tray /tɹeɪ/ trays n
bakke
A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried.

treacherous /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ more treacherous most treacherous adj
forræderisk
Exhibiting treachery.
Unreliable; dangerous.

treacle /ˈtɹiː.ku/ /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ /ˈtɹiː.kɯ/ treacles n
melasse mørk sirup
(chiefly, UK, Irish) A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.

tread /tɹɛd/ v
træde
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ treadmills n
løbebånd
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
trædemølle
(historical) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It was used principally as a means of prison discipline.

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ treasons n
forræderi kollaboration landsforræderi
The crime of betraying one’s own country.

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ treasures n
skat
(uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
(countable) Anything greatly valued.
(countable) A term of endearment.

treasure chest treasure chests n
skattekiste
A chest filled with treasure, especially one used by pirates, etc.

treasure hunt treasure hunts n
skattejagt
A search for sunken or buried treasure.

treasure map treasure maps n
skattekort
A map indicating the location of buried treasure.

treasure trail treasure trails n
vejviser
(slang) A vertical line of hair that extends up along the middle of a person's (usually a man's) abdomen from pubic hair to navel.

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ treasurers n
finansminister
The government official in charge of the Treasury.
kasserer
The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ treasuries n
skattekammer
A place where treasure is stored safely.
statskasse
A place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ treatises n
afhandling
A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ treatments n
behandling
The process or manner of treating someone or something.
The use of a substance or process to preserve or give particular properties to something.
behandling kur
Medical care for an illness or injury.

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ treaties n
traktat
(countable, international law) A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
tredoble
(transitive, dated) To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.

treble clef treble clefs n
G-nøgle diskantnøgle violinnøgle
(music) a symbol showing that the second line from the bottom of the stave represents the G above middle C

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛb.jə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.jəˌʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ trebuchets n
blide
A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪi̯] [t͡ʃɹiː] treen trees n
træ
A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a bush with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, leaves and branches.
An object made from a tree trunk and having multiple hooks or storage platforms.
(graph theory) A connected graph with no cycles or, if the graph is finite, equivalently a connected graph with n vertices and n−1 edges.
(computing theory) A recursive data structure in which each node has zero or more nodes as children.
(graphical user interface) A display or listing of entries or elements such that there are primary and secondary entries shown, usually linked by drawn lines or by indenting to the right.

tree line tree lines n
trægrænse

tree sparrow tree sparrows n
skovspurv
A bird of the species Passer montanus

tree trunk tree trunks n
træstamme
(botany) The main structural member of a tree.

treeless adj
træløs
having no trees

treetop treetops n
trækrone
The crown or uppermost branches of a tree

trefoil /ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/ /ˈtɹɛ.fɔɪl/ trefoils n
trekløver
Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ trellises n
espalier
An outdoor garden frame that can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants.

trench /tɹɛnt͡ʃ/ trenches n
grøft skyttegrav
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
skyttegrav
(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

trench warfare n
skyttegravskrig
(uncountable) Warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches and repeatedly fire at one another; usually involving high casualty rates over a long period of time.

trend /tɹɛnd/ trends n
tendens trend retning strømning
An inclination in a particular direction.

trespasser trespassers n
uvedkommende
One who trespasses; an interloper.

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] adj
test-
Pertaining to a trial or test.
provisorisk
Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] trials n
rettergang test
A meeting or series of meetings in a court of law at which evidence is presented to a judge (and sometimes a jury) to allow them to decide on a legal matter (especially whether an accused person is guilty of a crime).
prøvelse
A difficult or annoying experience or person; (especially, religion) such an experience seen as a test of faith and piety.
test
(archaic) The action of trying (to do) something, especially more than once. (This sense is still current in the expression trial and error.)

trial run trial runs n
prøvetur
An empirical test of the suitability or effectiveness of a method or object by running it at least once.

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ triangles n
trekant triangel
(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
triangel trekant
(music) A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.

triangular /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ more triangular most triangular adj
trekantet
Having a triangle as a base; as, a triangular prism, a triangular pyramid.

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ /tɹaɪˈæθəˌlɑn/ /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/ triathlons n
triatlon
An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.

tribe /tɹaɪb/ tribes n
stamme folkestamme
A socially cohesive group of people within a society.

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribologi
(physics, engineering) The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.

triboluminescence n
triboluminescens
The production of light by friction.

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ tribunals n
tribunal
(legal) An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ tributaries n
biflod
(hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

tricameralism n
trekammersystem
(government) The practice of having three legislative or parliamentary chambers.

trichotillomania n
trikotillomani
A medical disorder where someone compulsively pulls their own hair out.

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] tricks n
knep trick
Something designed to fool or swindle.
trick
A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.
kneb trick fidus
An effective, clever or quick way of doing something.
stik
(card games) A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
lure narre
(transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

trick or treat interjection
slik eller ballade
A form of a light-hearted request by which children obtain candy on Halloween while wearing themed costumes.

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ tricolours n
trikolore
A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal; all of equal size, and of a different colour each.

triennial /tɹaɪˈɛniəl/ adj
treårig
Happening every three years.
Lasting for three years.

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ trifles n
bagatel småting
(figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
lege med
(intransitive) To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.
sløse væk
(transitive) To squander or waste.

trifunctional adj
trifunktionel
(organic chemistry) Having three functional groups

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ triggers n
aftrækker udløser
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
udløser aftrækker
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

trigger-happy more trigger-happy most trigger-happy adj
skydegal
Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.

trigonometric function trigonometric functions n
trigonometrisk funktion
(trigonometry) Any function of an angle expressible as the ratio of two of the sides of a right triangle that has that angle (e.g., sine), or that subtracts 1 from such a ratio or subtracts such a ratio from 1 (e.g., coversed sine).

trigonometry /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ trigonometries n
trigonometri
(geometry, analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

trilby /ˈtɹɪlbi/ trilbies trilbys n
trilby
narrow-brimmed type of felt hat, described as having a "shorter brim which is angled down at the front and slightly turned up at the back" in comparison to the fedora

trilingual more trilingual most trilingual adj
tresproget
Able to read or speak three languages.
Expressed or written in three languages.

trilingualism n
tresproglighed
The condition of being trilingual; the ability to speak three languages.

trillionaire /ˌtɹɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌtɹɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ trillionaires n
billionær
Somebody whose wealth is at least one trillion (1012) currency units.

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ trilogies n
trilogi
A set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

trimaran trimarans n
trimaran
A type of boat with three parallel hulls.

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ trinities n
treenighed
A group or set of three people or things; three things combined into one.

trip /tɹɪp/ [tʰɹɪp] trips n
rejse
A journey; an excursion or jaunt.

trip up v
spænde ben
(transitive) To cause (someone) to fall or stumble.

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
tredobbelt
Made up of three related elements, often matching

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
tredoble
To multiply by three.

triple jump n
trespring
An athletics field event where one has to travel as far as possible after taking one hop, a step, then a jump.

triple jumper triple jumpers n
trespringer
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the triple jump.

triplet /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ triplets n
trilling
One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.
trio
One of a group of three, particularly

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ tripods n
stativ
A three-legged stand or mount.

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ triptychs n
triptykon
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.

tripwire tripwires n
snubletråd
A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.

trisection trisections n
tredeling
(geometry) The division of an angle into three equal parts.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ triumphs n
triumf
A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
A state of joy or exultation at success.
sejrsceremoni
A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
triumftog
(obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
sejre triumfere
To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.

triumphal arch triumphal arches n
triumfbue
A monumental arch that commemorates a victory.

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ more triumphant most triumphant adj
triumferende

trivial name trivial names n
trivialnavn
(chemistry) A commonly used, non-systematic name of a chemical compound. Trivial names for many compounds have been in use since long before their exact chemical structures were determined.

trochaic /tɹoʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
trokæisk
Composed of or relating to trochees, feet of one stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

trochee /ˈtɹoʊ.ki/ /ˈtɹəʊki/ trochees n
trokæ
A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed or heavy syllable followed by an unstressed or light syllable.

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ trolls n
trold
(originally, Scandinavian, _, mythology, now, also, European folklore) a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
troll trold
(by extension, politics) A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.

trolley bus trolley buses trolley busses n
trolleybus
A bus, powered via overhead electric cables, that does not run on tracks.

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ trombones tromboni n
basun
A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

troops /tɹuːps/ n
militær tropper
military personnel in uniform

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ [tɹ̥əʊp] tropes n
skabelon
(art, literature) Something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature; a motif.

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ /ˈtɹəʊfi/ trophies n
trofæ
An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.
(art, architecture) A display of weaponry and other militaria, often captured from a defeated enemy, as an ornament designed for the purpose of triumphalist display by a victor or as a show of military prowess by a monarch.

trophy wife trophy wives n
trofækone
(derogatory) A wife, usually young and attractive, regarded as a status symbol for the husband, usually older and affluent.

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ tropics n
vendekreds
(geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°27′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ more tropical most tropical adj
tropisk
From, or similar to, a hot, humid climate.
(dated) Pertaining to, involving, or of the nature of a trope or tropes; figurative, metaphorical.

tropics n
troperne
(geography) The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

tropopause tropopauses n
tropopause
The zone of transition between the troposphere and the stratosphere (approximately 13 kilometers). The tropopause normally occurs at an altitude of between 25,000 and 45,000 feet in polar and temperate zones. It occurs at 55,000 feet in the tropics.

troposphere tropospheres n
troposfære
The lower levels of the atmosphere extending from the surface of the Earth or another celestial body up to the tropopause. It is characterized by convective air movements and a large vertical temperature change.

troubadour troubadours n
trubadur troubadour
An itinerant composer and performer of songs in medieval Europe; a jongleur or travelling minstrel.

troublemaker /ˈtɹʌbəlˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/ troublemakers n
fredsforstyrrer spektakelmager
One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/ /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ more troublesome most troublesome adj
generende
Causing trouble or anxiety

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ troughs n
trug kar
A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.
rende
A short, narrow canal designed to hold water until it drains or evaporates.
tagrende
(Canada) A gutter under the eaves of a building; an eaves trough.
bølgedal
A long, narrow depression between waves or ridges; the low portion of a wave cycle.
trug lavtryksudløber
(meteorology) A linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front.

trouser leg trouser legs n
bukseben

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ trousseaus trousseaux n
brudekiste brudeudstyr
The clothes and linen, etc., that a bride collects or that is given to her for her wedding and married life, especially a traditional or formal set of these.

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ trout trouts n
ørred örred forel
Any of several species of fish in Salmonidae, closely related to salmon, and distinguished by spawning more than once.

truancy truancies n
fravær pjækken
The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

truce /tɹus/ /tɹuːs/ /ˈtɹʉs/ truces n
våbenhvile
A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.
An agreement between opposed parties in which they pledge to cease fighting for a limited time.

truck /tɹʊk/ /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] trucks n
lastbil lastvogn truck
(countable, uncountable, US, Canada, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods.

truck /tɹʊk/ /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] v
en køre lastbil
(intransitive) To drive a truck.

truck driver truck drivers n
lastbilchauffør
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A person employed to drive a truck, especially a tractor-trailer or other large industrial truck.

trudge /tɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
traske
(intransitive) To walk wearily with heavy, slow steps.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] more true most true truer truest adj
sand
(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
(logic) Of the state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result.

truffle /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ truffles n
trøffel
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

trug /tɹʌɡ/ trugs n
kurv
(chiefly, British) A shallow, oval basket used for gardening

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] trumps n
trumf
(cards) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
(cards) A playing card of that suit.
joker trumpf
(figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] v
overtrumpfe
(transitive, cards) To play on (a card of another suit) with a trump.
(transitive) To supersede.
trumpfe
(intransitive, cards) To play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ trumpets n
trompet
(brass instrument) A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.
trompetist
Someone who plays the trumpet; a trumpeter.
trompetstød
The cry of an elephant, or any similar loud cry.
(figurative) One who praises, or propagates praise, or is the instrument of propagating it.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
trompetere
(intransitive) To sound loudly, be amplified
(ambitransitive) Of an elephant, to make its cry.
spille trompet trompetere
(intransitive) To play the trumpet.
forkynde udbasunere
(transitive) To proclaim loudly; to promote enthusiastically

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ trumpeters n
trompeter trompetist
(musician) Someone who plays a trumpet.
Any of three species of bird in the family Psophiidae from South America named for the trumpeting threat call of the males.

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ truncheons n
batong knippel
A short staff, a club; a cudgel.

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] trunks n
snabel
The conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or especially an elephant. The trunks of various kinds of animals might be adapted to probing and sniffing, as in the sengis, or be partly prehensile, as in the tapir, or be a versatile prehensile organ for manipulation, feeding, drinking and fighting as in the elephant.
kiste kuffert
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
stamme træstamme
(software engineering) In software projects under source control: the most current source tree, from which the latest unstable builds (so-called "trunk builds") are compiled.

trunk line trunk lines n
stambane
(rail) A main railway line which usually forms the backbone of a rail network.

truss /tɹʌs/ trusses n
brokbind
A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] trusts n
tillid tiltro
Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
stole på
(transitive) To place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in.

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
troværdighed
The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.

trustworthy /ˈtɹast.wøː.ði/ /ˈtɹast.wɜː.ði/ /ˈtɹʌst.wɜː.ði/ /ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/ [ˈtɹʌstˌwɝ.ði] more trustworthy most trustworthy trustworthier trustworthiest adj
troværdig
Deserving of trust, reliable.

truth /tɹuːθ/ truths n
sandhed
True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
The state or quality of being true to someone or something.
That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or ‘genuine’ reality.
(countable) Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.

truth value truth values n
sandhedsværdi
(logic) A value indicating to what extent a statement is true; in classical logic, these are the values "true" and "false".

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
forsøge prøve afprøve teste
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.

try on v
prøve på
(transitive) To test the look or fit of (a garment) by wearing it.

trypophobia /ˌtɹɪpəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌtɹɪpəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
trypofobi
(psychology) An irrational or obsessive fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes, such as those found in honeycombs. [from 2005]

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ tsars n
zar
(historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ /ˈzɑː(ɹ)dəm/ tsardoms n
zardømme
(countable) The territory ruled by a tsar.

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ tsar tsarinas n
zarina
(historical) An empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar.

tsp tsp tsps n
tsk
Abbreviation of teaspoon. in the context of measurement, i.e. five milliliters.

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ tsunami tsunamis n
flodbølge tsunami
A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).

tub /tʊb/ /tʌb/ tubs n
kar
A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in.

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ /tubɚ/ tubers n
knold
A fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ tuberculoses n
tuberkulose
(pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. [from 1839]

tubular bells /-bju-/ /-bjə-/ /ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌt(j)ubjələɹ ˈbɛlz/ /ˌtjuːbjʊlə ˈbɛlz/ n
rørklokker
(percussion instrument) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet, producing sounds like those of church bells.

tufted duck tufted ducks n
troldand
A species of duck, Aythya fuligula.

tug /tʌɡ/ v
bugsere
(transitive) To tow by tugboat.

tug of war /ˈtʌɡ əv ˌwɔː(r)/ tug of wars tugs of war n
trækkamp
A game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ tugboats n
slæbebåd
A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ tulips n
tulipan
A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
The flower of this plant.

tulle /tjuːl/ /tuːl/ /tʊl/ tulles n
tyl
A kind of silk lace or light netting, used for clothing, veils, etc.

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
tumle
(intransitive) To fall end over end; to roll over and over.

tumble dryer tumble dryers n
tørretumbler
An electrical device that dries clothes in a rotating drum which tumbles the clothes in a flow of hot air.

tumbledown more tumbledown most tumbledown adj
fallefærdig
in disrepair; poorly maintained

tumblehome tumblehomes n
indknibning
(nautical) The inward curve of the topsides of some ship hulls; the term was also used for rolling stock on railways in Britain.

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ tumbleweeds n
vindheks
Any plant which habitually breaks away from its roots once dry, forming a light, rolling mass which is driven by the wind from place to place; as Russian thistle, wild indigo, witch grass, Amaranthus albus, etc.

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ tumors n
tumor svulst
(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/ tumults n
tummel tumult
Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
oprør
A riot or uprising.

tumulus /ˈtjuːmjələs/ /ˈtuːmjələs/ tumuli n
gravhøj
(archaeology) A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow.

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ tuna tunas n
tun
Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ tundras n
tundra
A flat and treeless Arctic biome.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ tunes n
melodi
A melody.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ v
justere
To adjust or modify (especially a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.

tune up v
tune
(transitive) To make adjustments (to an engine or bicycle drivetrain) in order to improve its performance.

tuneful more tuneful most tuneful adj
melodiøs
Having or producing a pleasing tune; melodic or melodious

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ tungstens n
wolfram
A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ tuning forks n
stemmegaffel
(musical instruments) A fork-shaped object which emits a tone of a specific frequency when struck, producing a reference note for tuning instruments.

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ tunnels n
tunnel
An underground or underwater passage.

tunnel vision n
tunnelsyn
A restricted field of vision, especially as the result of looking through some type of object or a medical condition.

turban /ˈtɜːbən/ /ˈtɝbən/ turbans n
turban
(headwear) A man's headdress made by winding a length of cloth round the head.
A woman's close-fitting hat with little or no brim.

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ turbines n
turbine
Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid (a liquid or a gas) to turn a shaft.

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ turbot turbots n
pighvar
Any of species Scophthalmus maximus (syn. Psetta maxima) of flatfish native to Europe.
Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.

turbulence /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ turbulences n
turbulens
(uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ /ˈtɝbjələnt/ more turbulent most turbulent adj
turbulent
violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ turkeys turkies n
kalkun
(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).
(uncountable) The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.

turkey vulture turkey vultures n
kalkungrib
A common New World vulture, Cathartes aura.

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] turmerics n
gurkemeje
(botany) An Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

turn /tɜɹn/ /tɜːn/ turns n
bøjning drejning
A change of direction or orientation.
omgang
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
tur
One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.
dobbeltslag omdrejning
A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.
anfald ildebefindende
A fit or a period of giddiness.
tilbøjelighed
A change in temperament or circumstance.
snoning
A single loop of a coil.

turn /tɜɹn/ /tɜːn/ v
dreje
(intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
(intransitive, of a body, person, etc) To move about an axis through itself.
(transitive) To shape (something) symmetrically by rotating it against a stationary cutting tool, as on a lathe.
dreje vende
(transitive) To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
blive forvandle
(copulative) To become (begin to be).
blive sur
(intransitive) To sour or spoil; to go bad.
vende sig mod
To rebel; to go against something formerly tolerated.

turn against v
vende sig
(transitive, idiomatic) To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.
(transitive, intransitive) To set against or in opposition to something.
(transitive, idiomatic) To use to the disadvantage or injury of.

turn in v
angive anmelde melde
(transitive, idiomatic) To relinquish; give up; to tell on someone to the authorities (especially to turn someone in).
krybe til køjs
(intransitive, idiomatic) To go to bed; to retire to bed.

turn into v
forvandle
(idiomatic, intransitive) To transform into; become.

turn of the year turns of the years n
årsskifte
Approximately at the end of one year and the beginning of the next.

turn off v
slukke
(transitive) To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
lukke
(transitive) To rotate a tap or valve so as to interrupt the outflow of liquid or gas.
køre af køre fra
(intransitive) To leave a road; to exit.

turn on v
tænde
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
starte tænde
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

turn out v
slukke
(transitive, idiomatic) To extinguish a light or other device.

turn over a new leaf v
tage skeen i den anden hånd
(idiomatic) To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.

turn the other cheek v
vende den anden kind til
(idiomatic) To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ turncoats n
vendekåbe
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ turners n
drejer
A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.

turning point turning points n
vendepunkt
A decisive point at which a significant change or historical event occurs, or at which a decision must be made.
(calculus) A maximum or minimum on a graph.

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ turnips n
majroe
The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ more turnkey most turnkey adj
nøglefærdig
Ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture)

turnout /ˈtɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ turnouts n
valgdeltagelse
The number or proportion of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.

turnover turnovers n
omsætning
The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period.

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ turnpikes n
betalingsvej
(chiefly, US) A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ turnstiles n
drejekors
A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been paid.

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ turntables n
drejeskive
A circular rotating platform.
drejeskive svingskive
(rail transport, road transport) A rotating platform placed in a circular pit, used for turning locomotives, cars, or trucks.
pladespiller
(music) The circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console on which the record rests during play; (by extension) , a record player.

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ turpentines n
terpentin
A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ more turquoise most turquoise adj
turkis
Having a pale greenish-blue colour.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ turquoises n
turkis
(countable) A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] turtles n
skildpadde
(zoology, US, Canada) Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ turtle doves n
turteldue
Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ tusks n
stødtand
A sharp point.

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ tutors n
hjælpelærer lektiehjælper privatlærer
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

tutu /ˈtutu/ /ˈtuːtuː/ tutus n
strutteskørt
A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ tuxedoes tuxedos n
smoking
A typically black formal jacket worn by men.
The entire suit complementing and including this jacket.

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ twaddles n
vrøvl vås
(uncountable) Empty or silly idle talk or writing; nonsense, rubbish. [from 1782.]

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ v
vrøvle våse
To talk or write nonsense; to prattle.

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] twats n
fisse kusse
(vulgar, slang) The vagina or vulva.

tweak /twiːk/ tweaks n
justering
A slight adjustment or modification.

tweet /twiːt/ tweets n
kvidder pip
The sound of a bird; any short high-pitched sound or whistle.
tweet
(social media) An entry posted on the microblogging service Twitter. [since 2007]
(social media, by extension) An entry on any microblogging service.

tweet /twiːt/ v
tweete
(ambitransitive, social media) To post an update to Twitter. [since 2007]

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
pincet
A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

twelfth /twɛlf/ [tʰw̥ɛɫʷf]<a:th-fronting> /twɛlftθ/<a:some speakers><ref:{{R:MWO}} (/twɛlf(t)θ/)> /twɛlfθ/ [tʰw̥ɛɫfθ] /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛɤθ]<a:fast speech><ref:{{R:OED}} (modern OED website has /twɛl(f)θ/ for both British and US English)> ; adj
tolvte
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
tolv
The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.

twelve-tone technique n
tolvtonemusik
system of musical composition

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.i.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃n.ti.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃.i.əθ] adj
tyvende
The ordinal form of the number twenty.

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
tyve
The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ numeral
otteogtyve
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-seven and preceding twenty-nine.

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
femogtyve
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-four and preceding twenty-six.

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
fireogtyve
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-three and preceding twenty-five.

twenty-nine numeral
niogtyve
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-eight and preceding thirty.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ n
enogtyve
(card games) Blackjack.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ numeral
enogtyve
The cardinal number occurring after twenty and before twenty-two, represented in Roman numerals as XXI and in Arabic numerals as 21.

twenty-seven numeral
syvogtyve
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-six and preceding twenty-eight.

twenty-six /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ numeral
seksogtyve
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-five and preceding twenty-seven.

twenty-three /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
treogtyve
The cardinal number after twenty-two and before twenty-four.

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
toogtyve
The number after twenty-one and before twenty-three. Represented in Arabic digits as 22.

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] adv
to gange
Two times.

twiddle one's thumbs v
trille tommelfingre
to circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored
(idiomatic) To wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] twigs n
kvist
A small thin branch of a tree or bush.

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ twilights n
tusmørke skumring daggry gry
The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.
skumring
The time when this light is visible; the period between daylight and darkness.
Any faint light through which something is seen.

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] twins n
tvilling
Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.

twine /twaɪn/ twines n
sejlgarn snor
A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ twinkles n
tissekone
(childish) The female genitalia.

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ v
skinne
(of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
(chiefly, of eyes) To be bright with delight.
blinke
To bat, blink or wink the eyes.
fare
To flit to and fro.

twist of fate twists of fate n
skæbnens ironi

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] twitches n
brems bremse
(farriery) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse and twisted to keep the animal quiet during minor surgery.

twite /twaɪt/ twites n
bjergirisk
A small passerine bird, Linaria flavirostris (syn. Carduelis flavirostris), that breeds in northern Europe and across central Asia.

two /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] twos n
total to
The digit/figure 2.

two /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
to
A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
to øl, tak
Indicates the speaker wishes to buy two beers.

two birds with one stone n
to fluer med et smæk
(idiomatic) Any two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.

two cents n
flad femøre klink
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, idiomatic, colloquial) A nearly worthless amount, alluding to placing a copper penny on each of the eyelids of a pauper's or slave's body before burial.

two sides of the same coin n
to sider af samme sag

two thousand numeral
to tusind to tusinde
The cardinal number occurring after one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and before two thousand and one.

two years ago adv
før i forfjor sidste år året
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two-barred crossbill two-barred crossbills n
hvidvinget korsnæb
Loxia leucoptera, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

two-dimensional adj
todimensional
Existing in two dimensions.

two-edged adj
tveægget
(of an edged weapon etc) having two cutting edges

two-piece adj
todelt
comprising two pieces

two-stroke engine two-stroke engines n
totaktsmotor
An engine that works on the two-stroke principle.

two-thousandth adj
to tusinde
The ordinal form of the number two thousand.

two-thousandth two-thousandths n
to tusinde
One of two thousand equal parts of a whole.

two-way adj
tovejs
(of a radio, etc.) Permitting communication in two directions, i.e. both transmitting and receiving.

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ tycoons n
magnat matador
A wealthy and powerful business person.

tympanum /ˈtɪm.pən.əm/ tympana tympanums n
tympanon
(architecture) A vertical recessed triangular space between the sides of a pediment, typically decorated

type /taɪp/ types n
type
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

type /taɪp/ v
indtaste taste
To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] typewriters n
skrivemaskine
A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.
maskinskriver
(archaic) One who uses a typewriter; a typist.

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ typhoons n
tyfon taifun
A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ typhuses n
tyfus
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

typical /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ more typical most typical adj
typisk
Capturing the overall sense of a thing.

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ typists n
maskinskriverske maskinskriver
A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ typoes typos n
tastefejl trykfejl
A typographical error. [from late 19th c.]

typographer typographers n
typograf
A person skilled in typography, a typesetter.

typographical error typographical errors n
skrivefejl trykkefejl
A mistake made during the process of typing, especially one caused by a slip of the fingers.

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ typographies n
typografi
The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ typologies n
typologi
(linguistics) Classification of languages according to their linguistic trait (as opposed to ancestrality like Romance languages).

tyranny /ˈtaɪɹəni/ /ˈtɪɹəni/ tyrannies n
tyranni
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.
Absolute power, or its use.
Extreme severity or rigour.

tyranny of the majority tyrannies of majorities tyrannies of the majority n
flertallets diktatur flertalsdiktatur

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ tyrants n
tyran
(historical, Ancient Greece) A usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession.
A despot; a ruler who governs unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ tyres n
dæk
The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
The metal#Adjective rim, or metal covering on a rim, of a (wooden or metal) wheel, usually of steel or formerly wrought iron, as found on (horse-drawn or railway) carriages and wagons and on locomotives.

uber- /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/ [ˈjuːbə] [ˈyːbə(ɹ)] [ˈɪuːbə] prefix
hyper- mega- over- super-
(slang, augmentative) Super; really; mega-.

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ adj
allestedsnærværende
Being everywhere at once: omnipresent.

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ ubiquities n
allestedsnærværelse
(uncountable) The state or quality of being, or appearing to be, everywhere at once; actual or perceived omnipresence.

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ udders n
yver
An organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep and deer.

ufological more ufological most ufological adj
ufologisk
Of or pertaining to ufology.

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ uglis n
ugli
Citrus × paradisi, a cross between a tangerine, Citrus reticulata and grapefruit Citrus paradisi, grown in the West Indies.

ugliness uglinesses n
grimhed
The condition of being ugly.

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ uglier ugliest adj
grim
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
grim ubehagelig
Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
modbydelig væmmelig
Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ uglies n
øjebæ
(slang) An ugly person or thing.

ugly duckling ugly ducklings n
grim ælling grimme ælling
(idiom) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful or handsome as they mature.

uh /ʌː/ interjection
øh øhm øm
Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.
øh øm
Space filler or pause during conversation.

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ ukuleles n
ukulele
A small four-stringed guitar.

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ ulcers n
byld
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

ulterior motive ulterior motives n
bagtanke
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

ultimately /ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/ [ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪɾ.li] adv
til sidst
Indicating the last item.
når alt kommer til alt når det kommer til stykket til syvende og sidst
Indicating the most important action.

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ ultimata ultimatums n
ultimatum
(diplomacy) A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war if the terms are not met before some specified date and time.

ultralight /ˌʌltɹəˈlaɪt/ adj
ultralet
Extremely light; weighing very little, of utmost lightness.

ultrasonography ultrasonographies n
ultralyd

ultrasound ultrasounds n
ultralyd
(physics) Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.

ultraviolet more ultraviolet most ultraviolet adj
ultraviolet
Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres.

ultraviolet light ultraviolet lights n
ultraviolet lys
(uncountable) Light in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.

ulu uluit ulus n
ulo
An all-purpose knife traditionally used by Yup'ik, Inuit, and Aleut women.

umbel /ʌmbəl/ umbels n
skærm
(botany) A flat-topped or rounded flower-cluster (= inflorescence) in which the individual flower stalks arise from the same point, the youngest flowers being at the centre.

umbellifer umbellifers n
skærmplante
Any plant of the family Apiaceae, also called Umbelliferae, whose inflorescence is an umbel, such as a carrot or celery.

umbilical cord umbilical cords n
navlestreng
(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ umbrae umbras umbræ n
umbra
(astronomy) The central region of a sunspot.

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ umbrellas n
paraply
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

umbrella organisation umbrella organisations n
paraplyorganisation
An organisation that coordinates the activities of a number of member organisations and hence promotes a common purpose.

umbrella term umbrella terms n
fællesbetegnelse
A term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific item.

umiak umiaks umiat n
konebåd umiak
(nautical) A large, open boat made of skins stretched over a wooden frame that is propelled by paddles; used by the Eskimos for transportation.

umlaut /ˈumlaʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌmlaʊt/ umlaute umlauts n
omlyd
(orthography) The diacritical mark ( ¨ ) placed over a vowel when it indicates a (rounded) front vowel

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ umpires n
dommer
(tennis, badminton) The official who presides over a tennis match sat on a high chair.

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
hundredogsyttende hundredsyttende
(informal, often, _, slightly, _, derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence.

un- /an/ /ʌn/ prefix
u-
(added to nouns) contrary to traditional norms; unconventional

un-American more un-American most un-American adj
uamerikansk
Contrary to the principles, institutions or interests of the United States; anti-American.

unabridged adj
ubeskåret uforkortet
(of a book or document) Not abridged, shortened, expurgated or condensed; complete.

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] more unacceptable most unacceptable adj
uacceptabel utilstedelig
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccustomed more unaccustomed most unaccustomed adj
uvant
Not used to an event or thing, not accustomed.

unaffected more unaffected most unaffected adj
upåvirket
Not affected or changed.

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
uræd
Not afraid.

unambiguous more unambiguous most unambiguous adj
entydig
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ unanimities n
enstemmighed
The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
enstemmig
Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
enig
Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

unannounced adj
uanmeldt
Not announced beforehand.

unanswered adj
ubesvaret
That has not been answered or addressed.

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
ubevæpnet
Defenceless and lacking weapons.
Lacking both weapons and protective armour.

unassisted more unassisted most unassisted adv
uassisteret
Without assistance.

unattainable more unattainable most unattainable adj
uopnåelig
Impossible to attain or reach; unable to accomplish

unauthorized adj
uautoriseret
Not having any authority.
Without official authorization.

unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ more unavoidable most unavoidable adj
uundgåelig
Impossible to avoid; bound to happen.

unavoidably more unavoidably most unavoidably adv
uomgængeligt
In an unavoidable manner.

unawares /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/ adv
på sengen uforvarende
Unexpectedly or by surprise.
uplanlagt
Without plan or forethought.

unbearable more unbearable most unbearable adj
uudholdelig
So unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable.

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
uden ngns vidende
(followed by to) without the knowledge of

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ more unbelievable most unbelievable adj
utrolig
Implausible or improbable.

unborn adj
ufødt
Not yet born; yet to come; future.
Not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.

unbox v
pakke ud
(transitive) To remove from a box.

unbreakable more unbreakable most unbreakable adj
ubrydelig
Difficult or impossible to break and therefore able to withstand rough usage.

uncalled-for /ʌn.ˈkɔld.foɹ/ more uncalled-for most uncalled-for adj
malplaceret umotiveret unødvendig
Unwanted; not requested or required.

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ uncannier uncanniest adj
uhyggelig
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ uncertainties n
usikkerhed
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

unchanging more unchanging most unchanging adj
uforanderlig
remaining constantly unchanged

uncharacteristic more uncharacteristic most uncharacteristic adj
ukarakteristisk
Not characteristic
Out of character; behavior that is unusual for a given person or thing.

unchecked /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛkt/ adj
ukontrolleret
Unrestrained, not held back.

uncircumcised /ʌnˈsɜːkəmsaɪzd/ /ʌnˈsɝkəmsaɪzd/ adj
uomskåret
Not circumcised, intact.

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ uncles n
onkel farbror morbror
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
onkel
(British, informal, dated) A pawnbroker.

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ uncleaner uncleanest adj
urenlig
Dirty, soiled or foul.

unclearness unclearnesses n
uklarhed
The property of being unclear.

uncombinable adj
uforenelig
Not combinable. Incapable of being combined.

uncompromising more uncompromising most uncompromising adj
kompromisløs
Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.
Principled.

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ more unconditional most unconditional adj
betingelsesløs ubetinget
Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

unconditional election n
ubetinget udvælgelse
(theology) A Christian doctrine, one of the five points of Calvinism, stating that Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement on the cross is extended to those predestined to become a believer, at God's discretion and without condition.

unconfirmed adj
ubekræftet
Not finally established, settled or confirmed.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ more unconscious most unconscious adj
bevidstløs
Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury).

unconstitutional more unconstitutional most unconstitutional adj
grundlovsstridig i strid med grundloven
Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution. [18th C.]

uncontested more uncontested most uncontested adj
ubestridt
Not contested or disputed; not made the object of competition.

uncontrolled more uncontrolled most uncontrolled adj
ukontrolleret
Not controlled; not under control.

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
talrig utællelig
So many as to be incapable of being counted.
overtællelig
(mathematics) Incapable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers or any subset thereof.

uncover /ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ v
afdække

uncultured more uncultured most uncultured adj
ukultiveret
Not cultured or civilized; lacking in delicacy or refinement.

uncut adj
ubeskåret
Not cut.

undamaged adj
uskadet
not damaged, harmed or injured

undated adj
udateret
Not marked with a date.

undecided more undecided most undecided adj
tvivlrådig ubeslutsom vankelmodig

undeclared work n
sort arbejde
work for which payment is made but no taxation is paid

undefeated adj
ubesejret
Never defeated; always victorious.

undemocratic more undemocratic most undemocratic adj
udemokratisk
Not democratic.

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndɚ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
under
At the bottom of or in the area covered or surmounted by.
Less than.
Using or adopting (a name, identity, etc.).

under cover of night
i nattens mulm og mørke

under one's thumb
i sin hule hånd
(idiomatic) Completely controlled by someone; at someone's command.

under someone's nose
for næsen af
(idiomatic) directly in front of one; clearly visible
(idiomatic) obvious or apparent

under the knife /ˌʌndə ðə ˈnaɪf/ /ˌʌndəɹ ðə ˈnaɪf/
under kniven
(informal) Chiefly preceded by a form of go: undergoing a surgical procedure; into surgery.

under the table
sort
(adverbial) Secretly; covertly; undisclosedly.

under- prefix
under-
Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ adj
mindreårig umyndig
Below the legal age for some activity, such as drinking or having sex.
mindreårig
Not yet a legal adult; still a minor.

underbite underbites n
underbid
A malocclusion, in which the lower teeth extend past the upper ones

undercurrent /ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈʌndɚˌkʌɹənt/ undercurrents n
understrøm
A current of water which flows under the surface, and often in a different direction from surface currents.

underdeveloped more underdeveloped most underdeveloped adj
underudviklet
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdog underdogs n
outsider
A competitor thought unlikely to win.

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
undervurdere
(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

underframe underframes n
understel
The supporting structure of a piece of furniture, a vehicle, etc.

undergo /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ v
gennomgå
(transitive) To experience; to pass through a phase.
(transitive) To suffer or endure; bear with.

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
understrege
To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis.
(figuratively) To emphasise or stress something.

underlip /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌlɪp/ /ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/ underlips n
underlæbe

underlying adj
underliggende
implicit

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
undergrave
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
underminere undergrave
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]

undernourishment n
underernæring
Insufficient nourishment

underpants /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ n
underbukser
Underwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks, usually going no higher than the navel.

underprivileged more underprivileged most underprivileged adj
underprivilegeret
Deprived of the opportunities and advantages of others, usually through no fault of one's own.

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ underscores n
bundstreg
A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.

undershirt undershirts n
undertrøje

underside /ˈʌndɚsaɪd/ undersides n
underside
The side that is below or underneath, the bottom.

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈsteə̯nd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
forstå begribe fatte mene
(transitive) (of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
(transitive) (of people) To know the intent, motives or character of; (of events) to know the causes of or reasons for.
forstå indse opfatte underforstå
(transitive, usually with clause as object) To comprehend a fact or principle; to regard or come to regard a belief as such.
(transitive) To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

understandable more understandable most understandable adj
forståelig begribelig
Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ more understanding most understanding adj
forstående
Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ understandings n
forståelse
(gerund, uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
(countable) Opinion, judgement, or outlook.
(uncountable) Sympathy.
forståelse forstand
(countable) Reason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer.
aftale forståelse
An informal contract; a mutual agreement.

understated more understated most understated adj
nedtonet
Restrained and unpretentious.

understatement /ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmənt/ /ˌʌndɚˈsteɪtmənt/ understatements n
underdrivelse
(countable) An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.

understeer understeers n
understyring
The condition in which the front wheels of a car fail to follow the desired curve while cornering, instead following more of a straight-line trajectory, losing a degree of traction, and so slipping off the required line.

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkə(ɹ)/ undertakers n
bedemand
A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ undertakings n
firma virksomhed
That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.

underway /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈweɪ/ more underway most underway adv
i gang
In motion, in progress; being done or carried out; on a journey.

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ underwears n
undertøj
Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

underworld underworlds n
underverden
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.

undesirable /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/ more undesirable most undesirable adj
uønsket uønskelig
Objectionable or not likely to please.

undetonated adj
udetoneret
Not (yet) detonated

undiagnosed adj
udiagnosticeret
(of a disease or condition) That had not been diagnosed.

undirected graph undirected graphs n
ikke-orienteret graf
(graph theory) A graph in which the edges are not ordered, so the edge (a, b) is identical to the edge (b, a).

undisciplined more undisciplined most undisciplined adj
udisciplineret
not subjected to discipline, control or correction; uncorrected

undisputed more undisputed most undisputed adj
indiskutabel ubestridelig ubestridt uomtvistelig
Universally agreed upon; not disputed.

undissolved more undissolved most undissolved adj
uopløst
Not dissolved

undisturbed more undisturbed most undisturbed adj
uforstyrret
Not disturbed or agitated.

undocumented adj
udokumenteret

undoing /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ undoings n
undergang
Ruin; defeat, (also) that which causes defeat or ruin.

undramatic more undramatic most undramatic adj
udramatisk
Not dramatic; lacking in dramatic action.

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ˈʌndɹɛs/ v
klæde sig af
(intransitive) To remove one’s clothing. [from 17th c.]
afklæde
(transitive) To remove the clothing of (someone). [from 17th c.]

undrinkable more undrinkable most undrinkable adj
udrikkelig
Not drinkable.

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
ondulere svinger
(transitive) To cause to move in a wavelike motion.

unearth /ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ v
grave
To dig up.

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
arbejdsløs
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
Having no use, not doing work

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ unemployments n
arbejdsløshed
The state of having no job; joblessness.

unequalled adj
uovertruffen
(British spelling) Without equal; unmatched.

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ more unequivocal most unequivocal adj
utvivlsom
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ more uneven most uneven adj
ujævn
Not even
Not level or smooth
Varying in quality

unexampled adj
eksempelløs
Lacking prior examples; unprecedented.

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ more unexpected most unexpected adj
uventet
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ more unexpectedly most unexpectedly adv
uventet
In an unexpected manner.

unexplained adj
uforklarlig
Not explained; of unknown cause or origin.

unexplored more unexplored most unexplored adj
uudforsket
Which has not been explored.

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ /ʌnˈfɛː(ɹ)/ [ɐnˈfɛə(ɹ)] [ɐnˈfɛː(ɹ)] unfairer unfairest adj
uretfærdig ufin
not fair, unjust

unfairness unfairnesses n
uretfærdighed
(uncountable) The state of being unfair; lack of justice.

unfaithful more unfaithful most unfaithful adj
utro
Not keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful.

unfaithfulness unfaithfulnesses n
utroskab
The characteristic of being unfaithful; infidelity; disloyalty.

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ more unfamiliar most unfamiliar adj
ukendt uvant
Strange, not familiar.

unfermented adj
ugæret
that has not been fermented

unfilled /ʌnˈfɪld/ adj
ubesat
Not filled, especially occupational positions.

unfiltered more unfiltered most unfiltered adj
uden filter
Without a filter (e.g., a cigarette).
ufiltreret
Having not been filtered (e.g., coffee grounds).

unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
halvfærdigt ufuldendt
Not finished, not completed.

unflattering more unflattering most unflattering adj
uflatterende
Not flattering.

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
folde ud
(transitive) To undo a folding.

unforeseeable more unforeseeable most unforeseeable adj
uforudseelig uforudselig
Incapable of being foreseen or anticipated.

unforeseen adj
uforudset
Not foreseen.

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ more unforgettable most unforgettable adj
uforglemmelig
Very difficult or impossible to forget.

unforgivable more unforgivable most unforgivable adj
utilgivelig
Not forgivable; inexcusable.

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃnət/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃnɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənət/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ more unfortunate most unfortunate adj
uheldig ulykkelig
Not favored by fortune.
uheldig
Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃnəʔli/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃnɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənətli/ /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ more unfortunately most unfortunately adv
desværre uheldigvis
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

unfounded adj
grundløs ubegrundet
Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.

unfriendliness unfriendlinesses n
uvenlighed
(uncountable) The state of being unfriendly.

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ more unfriendly most unfriendly unfriendlier unfriendliest adj
uvenlig
Not friendly; hostile; mean.
ufavorabel
Unfavourable.

unfurnished /ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt/ adj
umøbleret
Not furnished; having no furnishings.

unglamorous more unglamorous most unglamorous adj
uglamorøs
Not glamorous; humdrum or prosaic.

ungodly /ʌnˈɡɑdli/ /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ more ungodly most ungodly ungodlier ungodliest adj
gudløs
Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ more ungrateful most ungrateful adj
utaknemlig utaknemmelig
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ more ungulate most ungulate adj
behovet
Having hooves.

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ ungulates n
hovdyr ungulat
An ungulate animal; a hooved mammal.

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ more unhappy most unhappy unhappier unhappiest adj
ulykkelig
Not happy; sad.
utilfreds
Not satisfied; unsatisfied.
uheldig
(mostly, dated) Not lucky; unlucky.
upassende
(mostly, dated) Not suitable; unsuitable.

unheard /ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/ adj
uhørt
Not heard.
Not known to fame; not illustrious or celebrated; obscure.

unheard-of more unheard-of most unheard-of adj
uhørt uset uerhørt
Previously unknown; unprecedented.

unheated adj
uopvarmet
Not heated

unhelpful /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/ more unhelpful most unhelpful adj
uhjælpsom
Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.

unhindered more unhindered most unhindered adj
uhindret
Not hindered, slowed, blocked or hampered.

unhospitable more unhospitable most unhospitable adj
ugæstfri
Not hospitable.

unhospitableness n
ugæstfrihed
The quality or state of being unhospitable; of not being hospitable.

unhospitality n
ugæstfrihed
(dated, or, nonstandard) Lack of hospitality; rudeness towards guests.

unibrow unibrows n
sammenvoksede øjenbryn
A pair of eyebrows which meet in the middle.

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
encellet
(biology) Describing any microorganism that has a single cell.

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ unicorns n
enhjørning
A mythical beast resembling a horse or deer with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.

unicycle /ˈjun.əˌsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ unicycles n
unicykel ethjulet cykel
A type of cycle that has only one wheel and is powered by pedals; it is most often used by acrobats.

unidentifiable more unidentifiable most unidentifiable adj
uidentificerbar
Difficult, if not impossible, to identify or name

unidentified /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd/ adj
uidentificeret
Not identified; having an unknown or unnamed identity.

unidiomatic more unidiomatic most unidiomatic adj
uidiomatisk
Not idiomatic; not conforming to an idiom.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ more uniform most uniform adj
uniform ensformet uforanderlig
Unvarying; all the same.
bestående konsekvent konsistent
Consistent; conforming to one standard.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ uniforms n
uniform
A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group, company, prison inmates, etc.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ v
uniformere
(transitive) To clothe in a uniform.

uniformed adj
uniformeret
Dressed in a uniform.
In an occupation that requires a uniform, such as the police force or military.

uniformity /ˌjunɪˈfɔɹmɪti/ /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪti/ uniformities n
ensartethed
The state of being uniform, alike and lacking variety.

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
forene slå sammen
(transitive) Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine.
forene sig
(intransitive) Become one.

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] more unilateral most unilateral adj
ensidig
Done by one side only.

unimportant /ˌʌnɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpoə.tənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ more unimportant most unimportant adj
uvigtig
petty; not important or noteworthy

uninhabitable more uninhabitable most uninhabitable adj
ubeboelig
Not fit for people (or other living things) to live in; not able to be inhabited.

uninhabited /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
ubeboet
Not inhabited; having no inhabitants.

uninjured adj
uskadet
That did not suffer injury.

uninsulated adj
uisoleret
Lacking insulation; not insulated

unintentional /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ˌʌnɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] more unintentional most unintentional adj
utiltænkt
Not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting

uninterested more uninterested most uninterested adj
uinteresseret
Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.

uninterruptible power supply uninterruptible power supplies n
nødstrømsanlæg

uninvited adj
ubuden
Not invited.

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ unions n
union forening
(countable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
(countable) That which is united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a consolidated body; a league.
foreningsmængde
(countable, set theory) The set containing all of the elements of two or more sets.

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ more unique most unique uniquer uniquest adj
unik enestående
(uncomparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

unit /ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/ /ˈjuː.nɪt/ units n
enhed
(sciences) A standard measure of a quantity.
An organized group comprising people and/or equipment.
(military, informal) A member of a military organization.
(commerce) An item which may be sold singly.
(US, Australia, New Zealand) a measure of housing equivalent to the living quarters of one household; an apartment where a group of apartments is contained in one or more multi-storied buildings or a group of dwellings is in one or more single storey buildings, usually arranged around a driveway.

unit of alcohol units of alcohol n
genstand
(UK) 10 millilitres of pure alcohol contained within a beverage.

unit of measure units of measure n
måleenhed
Any standardized, reproducible unit that can be used to measure any physical property.

unit vector unit vectors n
enhedsvektor
(linear algebra, mathematical analysis) A vector with the length of 1, defined as \mathbf{\hat{u}} = \frac{\mathbf{u}}{\|\mathbf{u}\|}.

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
forene sammenslutte
(transitive) To bring together as one.

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
forenede
Joined into a single entity.

unity /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ unities n
enhed
(uncountable) Oneness; the state or fact of being one undivided entity.

unity is strength proverb
enighed gør stærk
Being united makes us become stronger.

universal joint universal joints n
kardanled
A coupling that allows different parts of a machine not in line with each other some freedom of movement at the same time as transmitting rotary motion.

universal suffrage n
almindelig stemmeret almindelig valgret
The right to vote in a political election for all citizens who have attained the age of majority and are not disenfranchised under the laws of the country.

universality /ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi] [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi] universalities n
universalitet
the property of being universal, common to all members of a class

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ universes n
univers
An entity similar to our universe; one component of a larger entity known as the multiverse.
Everything under consideration.
An imaginary collection of worlds.
A whole world, in the sense of perspective or social setting.
univers universet
(archaic) The Earth, the sphere of the world.

university /junɪˈvɚsəti/ /junɪˈvɚsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ universities n
universitet
Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ more unknown most unknown adj
ukendt ubekendt
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.

unlawful more unlawful most unlawful adj
illegal lovstridig ulovlig
(legal) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal); wrongful.

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
blyfri
Without lead.

unleavened adj
usyret
(especially, of bread or cakes) Without any yeast or other raising agent.

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ conjunction
medmindre undtagen
Except on a specified condition; if not.

unlicensed /ˌʌnˈlaɪsənst/ [ˌʌnˈlaɪsn̩st] more unlicensed most unlicensed adj
uautoriseret
Not licensed; not officially authorized.

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
til forskel fra
In contrast with; as opposed to.

unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
ubegrænset
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
aflæsse afsætte losse sætte af
(transitive) To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.).
(transitive) To remove (the load or cargo) from a vehicle, etc.

unloading unloadings n
aflæsning afsætning losning
The act by which something is unloaded.

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
låse op
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

unlocked /ʌnˈlɑkt/ /ʌnˈlɒkt/ adj
ulåst
Not secured or protected by a lock.

unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/ more unlucky most unlucky unluckier unluckiest adj
unheldig
Unfortunate, marked by misfortune.

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
ubemannet ubemandet
Not operated by a person or a crew.

unmarried /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
ugift
Having no husband or wife.

unmistakable more unmistakable most unmistakable adj
umiskendelig
Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else.

unmistakably adv
umiskendelig
In an unmistakable manner; unquestionably.

unmusical more unmusical most unmusical adj
umusikalsk
Not musical: lacking in musical ability.

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more unnatural most unnatural adj
unaturlig
Not natural.

unnecessary /anˈnes.əˌseɹ.i/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.ɪ/ more unnecessary most unnecessary adj
unødvendig
Not needed or necessary.

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ more unnoticed most unnoticed adj
ubemærket
Not noticed.

unobtainable more unobtainable most unobtainable adj
utilgængelig
Unable to be obtained: not able to be acquired or reached.

unobtrusive /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ more unobtrusive most unobtrusive adj
beskeden stilfærdig tilbageholdende
Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

unoccupied more unoccupied most unoccupied adj
ubeboet
(of a house etc) Not inhabited, especially by a tenant
ubesat
Not being used; vacant or free
(of territory) Not occupied by foreign troops etc
ubeskæftiget
Not employed on a task; idle

unofficial /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ more unofficial most unofficial adj
uofficiel
Not officially established.
Not acting with official authority.

unopened adj
uåbnet
not yet opened; still closed

unorganised more unorganised most unorganised adj
uorganiseret
(of an object) Not organised, not having any arrangement.

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ more unorthodox most unorthodox adj
uortodoks
Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
ubetalt
Not paid for.
ulønnet
Of work: done without agreed payment, usually voluntarily.

unpainted adj
umalet
Not painted

unpardonable more unpardonable most unpardonable adj
utilgivelig
impossible to pardon; impossible to excuse or justify

unpasteurized adj
upasteuriseret
Not pasteurized.

unpatriotic more unpatriotic most unpatriotic adj
upatriotisk
Not patriotic.

unperturbed more unperturbed most unperturbed adj
uforstyrret
Not perturbed.

unplanned more unplanned most unplanned adj
uplanlagt
unintentional; not intended
ugennemtænkt
spontaneous and not thought through in advance
ustruktureret
not having any structure or organization

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
fjerne tage ud
(transitive) To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.

unpolished more unpolished most unpolished adj
upoleret uraffineret
Not polished; not brought to a polish.
uraffineret
Not refined in manners or style

unpolitical more unpolitical most unpolitical adj
upolitisk
Not political

unpopular more unpopular most unpopular adj
upopulær
Lacking popularity.

unpredictability unpredictabilities n
uforudsigelighed
(uncountable) The quality of being unpredictable.

unpredictable more unpredictable most unpredictable adj
uforudsigelig
Unable to be predicted.

unprejudiced more unprejudiced most unprejudiced adj
fordomsfri
Not prejudiced.

unprepared more unprepared most unprepared adj
uforberedt
Not prepared; caught by surprise.

unpretentious /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/ more unpretentious most unpretentious adj
uhøjtidelig
Simple, humble, not pretentious, plain.

unprincipled /ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ more unprincipled most unprincipled adj
principløs
lacking moral values

unproblematic more unproblematic most unproblematic adj
uproblematisk
Not problematic (presenting problems) or not controversial.

unprocessed adj
ubearbejdet ubehandlet
Not processed.

unprofessional more unprofessional most unprofessional adj
uprofessionel
unbecoming of a professional; hence inappropriate in the workplace

unprofitable /ʌnˈpɹɑf.ɪ.təbl̩/ /ʌnˈpɹɒf.ɪ.təbl̩/ more unprofitable most unprofitable adj
urentabel
Not making a profit

unprotected more unprotected most unprotected adj
ubeskyttet
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.

unprotected sex n
ubeskyttet sex usikker sex
Sexual activity without protection from sexually transmitted disease; sex that is not safe sex, or that is barebacking.

unpublished adj
upubliseret
Not published.

unqualified more unqualified most unqualified adj
ukvalificeret
Not qualified: ineligible; unfit for a position or task.

unquote interjection
citat slut
Used in speech to indicate the end of a quotation.

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
optrevle optrævle
(transitive, figurative) To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ more unreal most unreal adj
uvirkelig
Not real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.

unrealistic more unrealistic most unrealistic adj
urealistisk
Not realistic.

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ more unreasonable most unreasonable adj
urimelig
Not reasonable; going beyond what could be expected or asked for.

unrecognizable /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ more unrecognizable most unrecognizable adj
uigenkendelig ugenkendelig ukendelig
that cannot be recognized, especially because of substantial changes

unregistered adj
uregistreret
Not registered.

unregulated more unregulated most unregulated adj
ureguleret
Not regulated: not subject to any regulations.

unrelated more unrelated most unrelated adj
uafhængig ubeslægtet uden sammenhæng
Not connected or associated.
ubeslægtet
Not related by kinship.

unreliable /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ more unreliable most unreliable adj
upålidelig
Not reliable.

unreported adj
urapporteret
Not reported

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ unrests n
uro
A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

unrighteousness n
uretfærdighed
The state of being unrighteous.

unripe unriper unripest adj
umoden
Not ripe.
Developing too early; premature.

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ more unsafe most unsafe unsafer unsafest adj
usikker
Not safe (various senses); dangerous.

unsalted adj
usaltet
To which salt has not been added.

unsatisfactory /ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ more unsatisfactory most unsatisfactory adj
utilfredsstillende
Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.

unsaturated adj
umættet
(chemistry, of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
(chemistry) Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.
(of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted.

unscathed adj
helskindet uskadt
Not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched.

unscented adj
uparfumeret
Unperfumed; having no scent.

unscientific more unscientific most unscientific adj
uvidenskabelig
Not scientific

unscreened adj
uscreenet
Not screened, or not having been screened

unscrew v
skrue ud
(transitive) To loosen a screw or thing by turning it.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ more unscrupulous most unscrupulous adj
skrupelløs
Without scruples; immoral.

unsecured adj
usikret
Not physically secured; not fastened; not attached.

unseemly unseemlier unseemliest adj
upassende
Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

unseen /ʌnˈsiːn/ adj
uset
Not seen or discovered; invisible.

unselfish more unselfish most unselfish adj
uselvisk
Not selfish

unselfishness unselfishnesses n
uselviskhed
The state of being unselfish.

unsentimental more unsentimental most unsentimental adj
usentimental
Not sentimental.

unsentimentally more unsentimentally most unsentimentally adv
usentimentalt
In an unsentimental way.

unserious more unserious most unserious adj
useriøs
Not serious; characterized by a lack of seriousness (of attitude, approach, style etc.).

unsharp more unsharp most unsharp adj
uskarp
Not sharp, as:

unshaven /ʌnˈʃeɪvən/ adj
ubarberet
Not having shaved; not shaven; untrimmed.

unsigned adj
usigneret
Lacking a signature, unendorsed.

unsold adj
usolgt
Not sold

unsolicited /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/ more unsolicited most unsolicited adj
uopfordret
Not requested, welcomed nor invited.

unsolvable adj
uløselig
Not solvable.

unspecified /ʌn.ˈspɛ.sɪ.faɪd/ adj
uspecificeret
Not specified; not thoroughly explained or detailed; not adequately commented.

unspoilt more unspoilt most unspoilt adj
urørt
Not spoilt, decayed or corrupted.

unspoken /ʌnˈspoʊkən/ adj
usagt
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not spoken; not said.

unsterile more unsterile most unsterile adj
usteril
Not sterile

unsterilizable adj
usteriliserbar
Unable to be sterilized.

unstinted /ʌnˈstɪn.tɪd/ more unstinted most unstinted adj
forbeholdsløs uhæmmet uindskrænket ureserveret
Not constrained, not restrained, or not confined, great in amount or degree.

unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ more unstoppable most unstoppable adj
ustoppelig
Unable to be stopped.

unstressed /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ more unstressed most unstressed adj
tryksvag
(of a vowel) not stressed or accentuated

unsurpassable more unsurpassable most unsurpassable adj
uovertræffelig
Not surpassable; unable to be surpassed.

unsurpassed adj
uovertruffen
Not exceeded by others.

unsuspecting more unsuspecting most unsuspecting adj
intetanende

unsweetened more unsweetened most unsweetened adj
usødet
Not sweetened.

unsympathetic more unsympathetic most unsympathetic adj
usympatisk
Not sympathetic.

untamed /ʌnˈteɪmd/ more untamed most untamed adj
utæmmet
Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact.

untenable more untenable most untenable adj
uholdbar
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.

untested adj
utestet
Not previously tested.

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ more unthinkable most unthinkable adj
utrolig utænkelig
Incapable of being believed; incredible.
utænkelig
Inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense.

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
indtil
Up to the time of (something happening).

until further notice
indtil videre
Indefinitely, until a further notification is given to the contrary.

untiring adj
utrættelig
Not able to be tired; inexhaustible.

untitled adj
navnløs
Having no title.

untouched /ʌnˈtʌt͡ʃt/ more untouched most untouched adj
uberørt urørt
Remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered.
urørt
Not eaten.
uberørt
Not influenced, affected or swayed.

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.təˈwɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ more untoward most untoward adj
utilsigtet uønsket
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
anstrengende besværlig problematisk vanskelig
Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
ufin upassende
Unseemly, improper.

untraditional more untraditional most untraditional adj
utraditionel
Not traditional; departing from tradition.

untranslated adj
uoversat
Not translated; still in the original language.

untreated adj
ubehandlet
Not treated.

untrue /ʌnˈtɹuː/ more untrue most untrue adj
usand
False; not true.

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ untruths n
usandhed
A lie or falsehood.

unusable more unusable most unusable adj
ubrugelig
Not usable.

unused /ʌnˈjust/ /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːst/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ more unused most unused adj
ubenyttet ubrugt
(not comparable) Not used.
uvant
Not accustomed (to), unfamiliar with.

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ more unusual most unusual adj
usædvanlig
Not usual, out of the ordinary.

unvaccinated adj
uvaccineret
Not vaccinated.

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
afdække
(transitive) To remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something hidden.
afsløre
(intransitive) To remove a veil; to reveal oneself.

unwashed adj
uvasket
Not having been washed.

unwavering /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ more unwavering most unwavering adj
urokkelig
Always on course and steady.

unwelcome more unwelcome most unwelcome adj
uvelkommen

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ more unwell most unwell adj
småsyg
Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ more unwieldy most unwieldy unwieldier unwieldiest adj
uhåndterlig
Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.

unwillingness unwillingnesses n
uvilje
The property of being unwilling.

unwinnable adj
umulig at vinde
Unable to be won.

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ unworthier unworthiest adj
uværdig
Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.

unwrap /ʌnˈɹæp/ v
pakke ud
(transitive) To open or undo, as what is wrapped or folded.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adj
med forsiden opad
Facing upwards.
oppe
Awake and out of bed.
(computing) Functional; working.
med
Well-informed; current.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
opad
Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
op
To or towards what is considered the top of something, irrespective of whether this is presently physically higher.
To a higher level of some quantity or notional quantity, such as price, volume, pitch, happiness, etc.
To the north (as north is at the top of typical maps).
i stykker itu
(intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state; thoroughly, completely.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
op i
Toward the top of.
op ad
Further along (in any direction).

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] v
forøge
(transitive, colloquial) To increase the level or amount of.
forfremme
(transitive, colloquial) To promote.

up quark up quarks n
up-kvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of +\frac{2}{3} and a mass of about 1.5 to 4 MeV.Symbol: u

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
indtil op til
As much as; no more than. (also with of)

up to something /ˈʌp tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /ˈʌp tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ adj
ude på noget
(idiomatic) Doing something mischievous or scheming.

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ more up-to-date most up-to-date adj
ajour up to date
(idiomatic) Informed about the latest news or developments; abreast.

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ upbringings n
opdragelse
The raising or training of a child.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ updates n
opdatering
An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.
A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
opdatere
(transitive) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ more uphill most uphill adv
op ad bakke
Up a slope, towards higher ground.

upholstered adj
polstret
Covered in or characterized by upholstery.

upkeep upkeeps n
vedligehold
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.

upkeep v
vedligeholde
(transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.

upland sandpiper upland sandpipers n
bartramsklire
A small wader, Bartramia longicauda, breeding in North America and wintering in South America.

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
uploade
(transitive, intransitive, computing) To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ uppermore uppermost adj
øvre
At a higher level, rank or position.
Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.

upper arm upper arms n
overarm
(anatomy) The section of an arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

upper case n
store bogstaver

upper class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ upper classes n
overklasse
Those people at the top of a social hierarchy.

upper hand upper hands n
overhånd
(idiomatic) Advantage or control.

upper house upper houses n
overhus
(government) The upper legislative house in a bicameral legislature; usually smaller and having more restricted power than the lower house.

upper side upper sides n
overside
The uppermost side of anything

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ uppitier uppitiest adj
arrogant fisefornem hoven hovmodig indbildsk opblæst
Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.
flabet fræk næsvis opsætsig trodsig
Exceeding one's station or position, assuming prerogatives to which one is not entitled.

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ more upright most upright adj
opret
Vertical; erect
højkant
Greater in height than breadth.

uprising uprisings n
opstand oprør
A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ more upset most upset adj
oprørt
(of a person, predicative, _, only) Angry, distressed, or unhappy.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
omvendt
Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
på hovedet omvendt
Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.

upsilon /(j)ɪu̯p-/ /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈ(j)up.sɪˌlɒn/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ upsila upsilons n
ypsilon
The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ farther farthest further upstream furthest upstream adj
opstrøms
In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
(biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ more upstream most upstream adv
opstrøms
Against the current.

ur- /ɜː/ /ɝ/ /ʊə/ prefix
ur-
Forming words with the sense of “proto-, primitive, original”.

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ uraniums n
uran
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U: a radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

urban /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ more urban most urban adj
bymæssig
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place, especially when contrasted with the countryside.

urban legend urban legends n
vandrehistorie
A widely circulated story that is untrue or dubious, often having elements of humour or horror.

urban planning urban plannings n
byplanlægning
The conscious design of towns and cities.

urban renewal urban renewals n
byfornyelse
(uncountable) A process where older areas of a city are redeveloped, including slum clearance, replacement of outdated buildings and infrastructure.

urban-renew v
byforny
(rare) To carry out urban renewal; to redevelop an urban area.

urbanite urbanites n
bybo byboer
Someone who lives in a city or similar urban area.

urbanization urbanizations n
urbanisering
The process of the formation and growth of cities.

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ ureas n
urinstof urea
(organic compound, biochemistry, uncountable) A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

uremia uremias n
uræmi
(pathology) Blood poisoning resulting from the retention of waste products usually excreted as urine.

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtə(ɹ)/ ureters n
urinleder
(anatomy) Either of the two long, narrow ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

urethane urethanes n
uretan
(organic compound, uncountable) A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ urethrae urethras n
urinrør urinveje
(anatomy) The tube through which urine exits the body and, in male placental mammals, through which semen is ejaculated.

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ more urgent most urgent adj
trængende
Requiring immediate attention.

uric acid n
urinsyre
(biochemistry, organic compound) a bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound, formed in the body by the metabolism of protein and excreted in the urine (or in faeces, as in birds and insects)

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ urinals n
urinal urinale
A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.

urinary bladder urinary bladders n
urinblære
(anatomy) An elastic, muscular sac situated in the pelvic cavity, into which urine from the kidneys is temporarily stored prior to disposal by urination. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra.

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urinere tisse

urination /jʊəɹɪˈneɪʃən/ urinations n
urinering

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ urines n
urin

urology /jʊəˈɹɒlədʒi/ urologies n
urologi
(medicine) The surgical specialty of medicine that treats disorders of the urinary tract and the urogenital system.

urticaria /ˌɜː.tɪˈkɛə.ɹi.ə/ /ˌɝ.tɪˈkɛɹ.i.ə/ urticarias n
nældefeber
(diseases) Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ more usable most usable adj
anvendelig brugbar
Capable of being used.

use /(j)ɪu̯s/ /(j)ɪu̯z/ /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉs/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
bruge benytte
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut /ˌjuz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ /ˌjuːz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ v
skyde spurve med kanoner
(intransitive, Australia, Britain, New Zealand, idiomatic, informal) To use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action; to do something overzealously.

use-by date use-by dates n
bedst før-dato
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed.

used /just/ /juzd/ /juːst/ /juːzd/ more used most used adj
brugt
That is or has or have been used.
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
vant til
(idiomatic, with noun phrase) Accustomed to, tolerant or accepting of.

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] more useful most useful usefuller usefullest adj
nyttig tjenlig
Having a practical or beneficial use.

useful idiot useful idiots n
nyttig idiot
(historical, pejorative, political jargon) A Communist sympathizer in Western countries, from the perspective of the political right.

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ more useless most useless uselesser uselessest adj
nytteløs ubrugelig
Without use or possibility to be used.
meningsløs
Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
unyttig
(colloquial, of a person) Unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ users n
misbruger
A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs.
bruger konsument
(computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.
udbytter
(pejorative) An exploiter, an abuser (a person who "uses" people, that is treats and regards people unfairly, selfishly or unethically).

user guide user guides n
brugsvejledning

user page user pages n
brugerside
(Internet) A page on a website associated with a particular user.

user-friendly more user-friendly most user-friendly user-friendlier user-friendliest adj
brugervenlig
(mostly, computing) Designed to be easy for an untrained user to use, with intuitive ordering of steps, consistent and logical placement of controls, etc.

username usernames n
brugernavn
(computing) A person's identification on an individual computer system.

usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ /ˈjuːʒəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ more usual most usual adj
sædvanlig admindelig
Most commonly occurring; typical.

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ more usually most usually adv
sædvanligvis som regel
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ /ˈjuːʒɹəɹ/ usurers n
ågerkarl
A person who loans money to others and charges interest, particularly at an exorbitant, exploitative, or illegal rate.

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ usurpations n
usurpation
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ usurpers n
tronraner usurpator
One who usurps.

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ usuries n
åger
(countable) An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
(uncountable) The practice of lending money at such rates.
(uncountable, archaic, or, historical) The practice of lending money at interest.

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ utensils n
redskab
An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ more utilitarian most utilitarian adj
funktionel utilitaristisk
Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ utilitarians n
utilitarist
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

utilitarianism utilitarianisms n
utilitarianisme utilitarisme
(philosophy) The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.

utility knife utility knives n
hobbykniv
A cutting tool that has a thin interchangeable blade that (often) retracts or folds into the handle.

utility pole utility poles n
telefonmast telefonpæl
A tall cylinder, often made from the trunk of a tree, usually topped by a cross beam, used by a public utility to carry wire, cable or conduit through the air, for the transportation of electricity, cable television, telephone or similar services.

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ utopia utopiae utopias n
utopi
A world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ more utopian most utopian adj
utopisk
Of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia.

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
fuldkommen komplet
Absolute, unconditional, total, complete. [from 15th c.]
(obsolete) Outward. [13th–16th c.]

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
udstøde udtrykke ytre

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ uvulae uvulas uvulæ n
drøbel
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula.: the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlə/ /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
uvulær
(phonetics) Of a sound, articulated with the uvula.

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlə/ /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ uvulars n
uvular
(phonetics) A sound articulated with the uvula.

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ more vacant most vacant adj
ledig
Not occupied; empty.

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ vacations n
ferie
A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc. [from 15th c.]
(North America) A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure. [from 19th c.]
fraflytning fratrædelse
The act of vacating something; moving out. [from 19th c.]

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
holde ferie tage på ferie
(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vaccinere
(transitive) To treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ vaccinations n
vaccination
Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ vaccines n
vaccine
A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ vacua vacuums n
vakuum tomrum
A region of space that contains no matter.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
støvsuge
(transitive) To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
(intransitive) To use a vacuum cleaner.

vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaners n
støvsuger
A domestic or industrial mobile machine for cleaning floors and similar surfaces that draws dust and other particles into a container (a cyclonic type bin, or a filter bag) by the suction created by an electric motor driving a fan.

vacuum tube vacuum tubes n
elektronrør forstærkerrør radiorør
(electronics) A type of electron tube that controls electron current through vacuum between electrodes within a sealed container, usually of glass or metal and often designed to be easily installed in and removed from the equipment in which it is used.

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ vagabonds n
vagabond landstryger landevejsridder stodder
A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ vaginae vaginas vaginæ n
vagina skede
(anatomy) A sex organ leading from the vulval vestibule/urogenital sinus to the cervix of the uterus for copulation and birth in female therian mammals.
(zootomy) A similar part in some invertebrates and non-mammalian amniotes.

vaginal /vəˈd͡ʒʌɪ.nəl/ /ˈvæd͡ʒ.ən.əl/ adj
vaginal
(relational) Of, relating to, or affecting the vagina.

vaginosis vaginoses n
vaginose
(medicine) Any disease or infection of the vagina.

vain /veɪn/ more vain most vain vainer vainest adj
forfængelig
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
overfladisk
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
forgæves
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

valiant /ˈvæliənt/ more valiant most valiant adj
heltemodig heroisk
Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.

valid /ˈveɪ.lɪd/ /ˈvæ.lɪd/ /ˈvælɪd/ more valid most valid adj
valid
Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
gyldig
Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
bekræfte
(transitive) To render valid.

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ valkyries n
valkyrie
(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

valley /ˈvæli/ valleys vallies n
dal
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often garnished with a river flowing through it.

valley floor valley floors n
dalbund
the lowest part or bottom of a valley (as seen in a cross-section)

valour /ˈvælə/ /ˈvælɚ/ valours n
tapperhed mod
Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ more valuable most valuable adj
værdifuld
Having a great value.

valuation /ˌvæ.ljuːˈeɪ.ʃən/ valuations n
vurdering
An estimation of something's worth.

value /ˈvæl.juː/ values n
værdi
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
(music) The relative duration of a musical note.
(mathematics, physics) Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.
værd værdi
(uncountable) The degree of importance given to something.
valør
(arts) The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.

value /ˈvæl.juː/ v
vurdere værdsætte
To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
vurdere
To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
skatte
To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
To hold dear.

value added tax value added taxes n
merværdiafgift
(taxation) A tax levied on the added value that results from the exchange of goods and services

valueless adj
værdiløs
Having no value; worthless.

valve /ˈvælv/ valves n
ventil
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.
A device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ vampires n
vampyr
A mythological creature (usually humanoid and undead) said to feed on the blood or life energy of the living. [from 1732]
A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) [from later 18th c.]

vampiric more vampiric most vampiric adj
vampyrisk
Having the traits of a vampire.

van /væn/ vans n
varevogn kassevogn varebil
A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, Depending on the type of van, it can be bigger or smaller than a pickup truck and SUV, and longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.
wagon
(British) An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods, such as a boxcar/box van.

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ vanadiums n
vanadium
A chemical element (symbol V) with atomic number 23; it is a transition metal, used in the production of special steels.

vandal /ˈvændəl/ vandals n
vandal
A person who needlessly destroys, defaces, or damages things, especially other people's property.

vandalise /ˈvændəlaɪz/ v
vandalisere
To needlessly destroy or deface other people’s property or public property; to commit vandalism.

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ vandalisms n
vandalisme hærværk
Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ vanillas n
vanilje
(countable) Any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia), bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food or in perfumes.
(countable) The fruit or bean of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The extract of the fruit of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The distinctive fragrant flavour/flavor characteristic of vanilla extract.

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
forsvinde
To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] vanities n
forfængelighed
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ vapors n
damp
The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid.

variable [ˈveː.ɹi.ə.bl̩] [ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩] [ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩] [ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩] variables n
variabel
Something that is variable.
Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.
(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.
(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.
(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.

variance /ˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ variances n
varians
(statistics) The second central moment in probability.

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛɹi.ənt/ variants n
variant
Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ variations n
variation
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
variant variation
A related but distinct thing.
afvigelse
(nautical) The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
variant
(board games) A line of play that differs from the original.

variety /-ɾi/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ varieties n
forskellighed mangfoldighed
(algebraic geometry) Ellipsis of algebraic variety (“the set of solutions of a given system of polynomial equations over the real or complex numbers; any of certain generalisations of such a set that preserves the geometric intuition implicit in the original definition”).
The quality of being varied; diversity.
varietet
(botany, taxonomy) A rank in a taxonomic classification below species and (if present) subspecies, and above form; hence, an organism of that rank.

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
forskellige
Having a broad range (of different elements).

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ varnishes n
fernis lak
A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
fernis
(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.

vary /ˈvæɹi/ /ˈvɛəɹi/ /ˈvɛɹi/ v
varierer

vas deferens vasa deferentia n
sædleder
(anatomy) The duct in the testicle that carries semen from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

vase /veɪs/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ [-s] [vaz] [veːz] [väːz] [vɒːz] vases n
vase
An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ vasectomies n
vasektomi
(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ vassals n
vasal
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.

vast /vast/ /væst/ /vɑːst/ more vast most vast vaster vastest adj
enorm
Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ vaults n
hvælving boks
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
hvælving
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
hest spring over hest
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
kælder vinkælder
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
katakomb
Any burial chamber, particularly those underground.
boks
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
hest spring over hest
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
spring over hest
(obsolete) An underground or covered conduit for water or waste; a drain; a sewer.
(obsolete) An underground or covered reservoir for water or waste; a cistern; a cesspit.

veal /viːl/ veals n
kalvekød
The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food.

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ vectors n
vektor
(mathematics, physics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.

vector field vector fields n
vektorfelt
(mathematics) a function mapping a subset of \mathbb{R}^n into a subset of \mathbb{R}^n

vector function vector functions n
vektorfunktion
(mathematics) Any function whose range is n-dimensional

vector product vector products n
krydsprodukt vektorprodukt
(linear algebra) a vector with the size given by the product of two vectors computed as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the sine of the angle between their directions, and directed perpendicular to the given two vectors, with positive orientation.

vector space vector spaces n
vektorrum
(algebra, geometry, topology) A set of elements called vectors, together with some field and operations called addition (mapping two vectors to a vector) and scalar multiplication (mapping a vector and an element in the field to a vector), satisfying a list of constraints; equivalently, a module over a field.

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ adj
vegansk
Relating to vegans or veganism. [from 1944]

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ vegans n
veganer
A person committed to avoiding products and practices that inherently involve animal use, including all foods containing animal products, and to abstaining from direct and intentional harm to animals as far as possible; an adherent to veganism.

veganism veganisms n
veganisme

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] vegetables n
grøntsag grønsag
A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice in the culinary sense.
(figuratively, derogatory) A person whose brain (or, infrequently, whose body) has been damaged to the point that they cannot interact with the surrounding environment; a person in a persistent vegetative state.

vegetable garden vegetable gardens n
køkkenhave
A garden where vegetables and herbs are grown for personal or household use, sometimes inclusive of cold frames, greenhouses, and market gardens. (This entry is a translation hub.)

vegetable oil vegetable oils n
planteolie vegetabilsk olie
Any oil produced from plants, mostly used for cooking; sometimes used in biofuels.

vegetable soup vegetable soups n
grøntsagsuppe
(culinary) A soup made from a variety of vegetables

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ vegetarians n
vegetar vegetarianer
A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839]
herbivor planteæder
An animal that eats only plants; a herbivore.

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ vegetarianisms n
vegetarisme
The practice of following a vegetarian diet.

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ vegetations n
plantevækst vegetation
(uncountable) Plants, taken collectively.

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə̯.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ vehicles n
køretøj farkost fartøj vehikel
A conveyance; a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.

veil /veɪl/ veils n
dække
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
slør
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)

veil /veɪl/ v
dække
(transitive) To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
skjule sløre
(transitive) To conceal as with a veil.

vein /veɪn/ veins n
vene
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.

velar /ˈveɪlə/ /ˈveɪlɚ/ /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ adj
velær
(phonetics) Articulated at the velum or soft palate.

velar /ˈveɪlə/ /ˈveɪlɚ/ /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ velars n
velar
(phonetics) A sound articulated at the soft palate.

veld /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ velds n
veld
(chiefly, South Africa) The open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries.

velocipede /vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/ velocipedes n
velociped
(historical) An early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a wooden frame propelled by means of pushing the feet against the ground.

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ velocities n
hastighed
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
Rapidity of motion.

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ velodromes n
velodrom
An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.

velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ velvets n
fløjl
A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

velvet scoter velvet scoters n
fløjsand
An arctic sea duck, Melanitta fusca.

vendace /ˈvɛndɪs/ vendace vendaces n
heltling
Either of two types of whitefish, Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] vendettas vendette n
blodhævn
A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.

vending machine vending machines n
salgsautomat
An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise (often food or beverages) in return for payment (originally coins; now also often paper money, credit cards, and wirelessly via digital payment apps).

vendor /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ vendors n
leverandør sælgekone sælger sælgerinde sælgerske
A person or a company that vends or sells.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ veneers n
finer
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ v
finere
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ vengeances n
hævn
Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

vengeful /ˈvɛnʒ.fəl/ more vengeful most vengeful adj
hævngerrig
Vindictive or wanting vengeance.

venison /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/ /ˈvɛn.zən/ venisons n
hjortekød
The meat of a deer.

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ venoms n
gift
An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ more venomous most venomous adj
giftig
Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
(archaic) Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.
Hateful; malignant; spiteful.

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ more venous most venous adj
venøs
(relational) Of or pertaining to veins.

ventilator /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ ventilators n
ventilator
A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
respirator
(medicine) A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.

ventricle /ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ ventricles n
hjertekammer ventrikel
One of two lower chambers of the heart.

ventriloquism ventriloquisms n
bugtaleri bugtalerkunst
The art of projecting one's voice without moving the lips so that it appears to come from another source, such as a dummy.

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ ventriloquists n
ventrilokvist buktaler
A person, especially an entertainer, who practices ventriloquism.

ventriloquistic adj
buktalersk ventrilokvistisk
Of or pertaining to a ventriloquist, ventriloquists or ventriloquism.

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ venues n
skueplads
(legal) A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid, or the district from which a jury comes.

veracity /vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ veracities n
oprigtighed
(uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.
sandhed
(countable) Something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ verandas n
veranda
A gallery, platform, or balcony, usually roofed and often partly enclosed, extending along the outside of a building. [from 18th c.]

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ verbs n
udsagnsord verbum
(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being.

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] adj
verbal
Of or relating to words.
Consisting of words only.
mundtlig
Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

verbal noun verbal nouns n
verbalsubstantiv
(grammar) A noun that is morphologically related to a verb and similar to it in meaning; in English, it contrasts with the gerund and the deverbal noun.

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
ord for ord ord til andet ordret
Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ verdicts n
dom kendelse
(legal) A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
udtalelse mening
An opinion or judgement.

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹi/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹɪs/ verdigrises n
ir
A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ /ˈvɛɹ.ɪ.li/ adv
sandelig
Truly; doubtlessly; honestly; in truth.

vermiform appendix vermiform appendices vermiform appendixes n
blindtarm
(anatomy) An organ consisting of a blind tube projecting from the caecum. Of disputed function (if any), it is known for sometimes causing inflammation (appendicitis) in humans.

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ vermin vermins n
skadedyr
Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ vernaculars n
national sprog
The language of a people or a national language.
daglig tale
Everyday speech or dialect, including colloquialisms, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
folkesprog
Indigenous spoken language, as distinct from a literary or liturgical language such as Ecclesiastical Latin.

vernier caliper vernier calipers n
skydelære
A type of sliding calipers for measuring the external or internal dimensions of objects, using the vernier scale for improved precision.

versatile /ˈvɜː.sə.təl/ /ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/ /ˈvɜː.səˌtɑɪl/ /ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ /ˈvɝ.səˌtaɪl/ [ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪɫ] [ˈvɜː.səˌtɑɪɫ] [ˈvɝ.sə.ɾəl] more versatile most versatile adj
alsidig
Having varied uses or many functions.

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ verses n
vers
A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
vers strofe
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ versions n
version
A specific form or variation of something.

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ more vert most vert adj
grøn
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour green.

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ verts n
grøn
(tincture) A green colour, now only in heraldry; represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees counter-clockwise.

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ vertebrae vertebras vertebræ n
ryghvirvel
(skeleton) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.

vertebral column vertebral columns n
rygsøjle rygrad hvirvelsøjle
(skeleton) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ vertebrates n
hvirveldyr
An animal having a backbone.

vertex /ˈvɜː.tɛks/ /ˈvɝˌtɛks/ vertexes vertices n
toppunkt
The highest point, top or apex of something.

vertex cover vertex covers n
punktdække
(graph theory) a set of vertices which touch all the edges of a graph

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.tə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəl/ more vertical most vertical adj
lodret
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ vertigoes vertigos n
svimmelhed
A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

very /ˈvɛɹi/ verier veriest adj
samme
The same; identical.

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
meget særlig vældig
To a great extent or degree.
aller
Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.
aller-
(with superlatives) Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ [ˈvɛsɫ̩] vessels n
fartøj
A craft designed for transportation through air or space. [From 1915]

vestibule /ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ /ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ vestibules n
vestibule
(architecture) A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building. [from the 17th c.]

vestige /ˈvɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ vestiges n
antydning spor
A mark left on the earth by a foot.

vestigial /vɛˈstɪd͡ʒəl/ /vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/ adj
rudimentær
Not fully developed in mature animals.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] adj
erfaren
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
veteran
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] veterans n
veteran
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans who weren't in armed conflict.

veteran car veteran cars n
veteranbil
(British) A car built before 1919, or, even more strictly, before 1905.

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ veterinarians n
dyrlæge veterinær
A medical doctor who treats non-human animals.

veterinary /vɛtɪnɛɹi/ /ˈvɛtəɹɪnɛɹi/ /ˈvɛtɪnɛɹi/ /ˈvɛtɪnɹi/ /ˈvɛtɹɪnɛɹi/ /ˈvɛtɹɪnɹi/ more veterinary most veterinary adj
veterinær
Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of non-human animals, especially domestic and farm animals.

veterinary hospital veterinary hospitals n
dyrehospital
A hospital where animals are treated.

veto /ˈvi.toʊ/ /ˈviˌtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviɾoʊ] [ˈviˌtʰoʊ] vetoes vetos n
veto
A political right to disapprove of (and thereby stop) the process of a decision, a law etc.

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vexillologi
The study of flags.

via /ˈvaɪə/ /ˈviː.ə/ preposition
via gennem langs over
By way of; passing through.
via per
By (means of); using.

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ more viable most viable adj
levedygtig
Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ viaducts n
viadukt
(transport) A bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley or other obstacles.

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ viatica viaticums n
viaticum
(especially, Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.

vibrant /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ more vibrant most vibrant adj
pulserende
Pulsing with energy or activity.
kvik livlig
Lively and vigorous.
strålende svingende vibrerende
Vibrating, resonant or resounding.

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfəʊn/ vibraphones n
vibrafon
A percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars, each above a tubular resonator containing a motor-driven rotating vane, giving a vibrato effect.

vibrating adj
vibrerende
That vibrates.

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ vibrations n
vibration
The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.
(physics) Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position.
A single complete vibrating motion.

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ vicars n
sognepræst
In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

vicarage vicarages n
præstebolig præstegård
(countable) The residence of a vicar.
pastorat
The benefice, duties or office of a vicar.

vice /vaɪs/ vices n
last dårlig vane uvane
Bad or immoral behaviour.

vice admiral vice admirals n
viceadmiral
(nautical) A person holding a naval rank between rear admiral and full admiral.

vice chairman vice chairmen n
næstformand
A person who takes on the responsibilities of a chairman in his absence

vice president vice presidents n
vicepresident vicepræsident
A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on their death or absence.

vice versa /vaɪs-/ /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsə-/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
omvendt vice versa
(generally after or) The same but with the two items mentioned reversed.

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ viceroys n
vicekonge
One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ vicinities n
nærhed
proximity; the state of being near.
nabolag omegn
neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.

vicious circle vicious circles n
ond cirkel
A situation in which the response to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ victims n
offer
One who is harmed or killed as a result of a natural or man-made disaster or impersonal condition.
One who is harmed or killed by a crime or scam.
One who is harmed or killed by an accident or illness.
One who is harmed or killed as a result of other people's biases, emotions or incompetence, or their own.
offer slagteoffer
A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/ more victorious most victorious adj
sejrrig
Being the winner in a contest, struggle, war, etc.
triumferende
Of or expressing a sense of victory or triumph.

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ victories n
sejr
(uncountable) The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ videmus videos n
video
Television, television show, movie.
A short film clip, with or without audio (as in a music video, or one of the plethora of user-generated short movies on sites such as YouTube).
Motion picture stored on VHS or some other format.

video call video calls n
videomøde videosamtale
A kind of telephone call accompanied by video imagery.

video camera video cameras n
videokamera
A device for recording video footage, often a portable one used by amateurs; also as a fixed installation for surveillance purposes.

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ video games n
computerspil konsolspil videospil
A type of game, existing as and controlled by software, usually run by a video game console or a computer, played on a monitor or television screen, and controlled by a joypad, joystick, keyboard, mouse, touchscreen or paddle. [from 1973]

video game console video game consoles n
spillekonsol
(video games) A dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games, especially in accompaniment with a television.

video surveillance video surveillances n
videoovervågning
Surveillance of a public or private space carried out by means of a video camera system.

videocassette videocassettes n
videobånd videokassette
A cassette containing a blank or prerecorded videotape on which visual images and sounds are recorded for use with a VCR.

videocassette recorder videocassette recorders n
videobåndoptager
An electronic device for recording and playing back television programs and movies (featuring visual images and sound) on a videocassette that can be attached to a television set.

videophone videophones n
videotelefon
(dated) A cellphone with such capability. Used to distinguish from stills-only camera cellphones and camera-less cellphones.
A telephone capable of transmitting both audio and video signals in both directions.

videoscreen videoscreens n
videoskærm
A screen for the display of video material.

videotape videotapes n
videobånd
A relatively wide magnetic tape used for recording visual images and sounds (as of a television production) for subsequent playback or broadcasting.

videotape v
bånde
to make a recording of something on videotape

view /vjuː/ /vɪu̯/ views n
udsigt
Something to look at, such as scenery.
The act of seeing or looking at something.
syn
A point of view.

viewer viewers n
tilskuer seer
Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.
seer
Someone who watches television.

viewfinder viewfinders n
søger
A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject, zoom and focus the image.

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ vigilances n
årvågenhed
Alert watchfulness.
Close and continuous attention.

vigilant /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/ more vigilant most vigilant adj
forsigtig opmærksom
Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

villa /ˈvɪlə/ villae villas n
villa
(plural "villas") A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ villages n
landsby by
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

village idiot village idiots n
landsbytosse
A person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour.

villager /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ villagers n
landsbyboer
A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ villains n
skurk slyngel
A deliberate scoundrel.
skurk
(fiction) In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero; an antagonist who is also evil or malevolent.

vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
renvaske
(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
bevise retfærdiggøre
(transitive) To justify by providing evidence.
forsvare stå inde for
(transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
retfærdiggøre
(transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ vindications n
oprejsning
The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ more vindictive most vindictive adj
hævngerrig
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ vinegars n
eddike
(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ vineyards n
vingård
A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ more vintage most vintage adj
årgangs-
(attributively) Of or relating to a vintage, or to wine identified by a specific vintage.
klassisk
(attributively) Having an enduring appeal; high-quality.

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ vintages n
druehøst
The yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season.
årgang
Wine, especially high-quality, identified as to year and vineyard or district of origin.
The year or place in which something is produced.
tapning
The harvesting of a grape crop and the initial pressing of juice for winemaking.

vinyl chloride n
vinylklorid
(organic compound) A colourless gas, CH2=CHCl, used in the manufacture of the plastic polyvinyl chloride

viol /ˈvaɪ.əl/ viols n
viola da gamba
(musical instrument) A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ violas viole n
bratsch
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
overtræde krænke
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ violations n
krænkning
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ violences n
vold
Extreme force.
Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ more violent most violent violenter violentest adj
voldsom
Involving extreme force or motion.
voldelig voldsom
Involving physical conflict.
Likely to use physical force.
heftig kraftig
Intensely vivid.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violeter violetest adj
violet
Of a violet colour.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violets n
viol violet
A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
violet
The color of most violets; the colour evoked by the shortest visible wavelengths between 380 and 435 nm, an additive tertiary colour.

violet carpenter bee violet carpenter bees n
tømrerbi
A species (Xylocopa violacea) of the carpenter bee that is most common in Europe.

violin /ˌvaɪ.oʊˈlin/ /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ [ˌwaʊˈlin] violins n
violin
(string instrument) A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

violinist violinists n
violinist
A person who plays the violin.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ virgins n
jomfru mø
A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or an animal that has never mated.

virgin birth virgin births n
jomfrufødsel
(often capitalized and used absolutely: the Virgin Birth) In Christian theology, the miraculous birth of Christ from the Virgin Mary.

virgin olive oil virgin olive oils n
jomfruolivenolie
An olive oil obtained from the first pressing of the olives.

virginal /ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ more virginal most virginal adj
jomfruelig
Being or resembling a virgin.

virologist virologists n
virolog
(virology) A scientist or doctor who studies or specializes in viruses.

virology /vaɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ virologies n
virologi
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
virtuel
In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
Simulated in a computer and/or online.

virtualization virtualizations n
virtualisering
The act of virtualizing.

virtually /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/ [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi] more virtually most virtually adv
praktisk talt
Almost but not quite.

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ virtues n
dyd
A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person; an admirable quality. [from 13th c.]
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage. [from 14th c.]
(Christianity) A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and archangels, and below seraphim and cherubim. [from 14th c.]

virtue signalling /ˈvɜɹtʃu sɪɡnəlɪŋ/ [ˈvɜ˞tʃ-] n
godhedssignalering
(derogatory, chiefly, in the context of political and social justice issues) The practice of expressing a particular opinion or performing a particular action in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous: commonly defensively in response to, or anticipation of, criticism; or aggressively, in assuming a moral posture in attacking an opponent.

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ virtuosi virtuosos n
virtuos
Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style. [from 18th c.]

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ more virtuous most virtuous adj
dydig
Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

virtuous circle /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃʊ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu.əs ˈsɝ.kəl/ virtuous circles n
god cirkel
A situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve than the original one.

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ vira viri virii viruses virusses n
virus
A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism; such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms.
(uncountable) A quantity of such infectious agents
(informal, metonymically) A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
(computing) A type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks, often causing damage to systems and data; also computer virus.

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
sammenlignet med
In relation to; compared with.
modsat overfor
Opposite; across from; set so as to be facing.

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ visas n
visum
A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ more viscous most viscous adj
viskøs
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid (that is, a high viscosity).

vise /vaɪs/ vises n
skruestik skruetvinge
(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ visibilities n
synlighed
(countable) The degree to which things may be seen.

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ more visible most visible adj
synlig
Able to be seen.

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] visions n
syn
(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ more visionary most visionary adj
visionær
Having vision or foresight.
uvirkelig
Imaginary or illusory.
idealistisk urealistisk utopisk
Idealistic or utopian.

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ visionaries n
visionær
Someone who has visions; a seer.
Someone who has creative and positive ideas about the future.
drømmer fantast idealist
An impractical dreamer.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ visits n
besøg visit
A single act of visiting.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
besøge
(transitive) To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) [from 13th c.]

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ visitors n
gæst besøgende
Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.
gæst
(sports, usually, in the plural) Someone, or a team, that is playing away from home.

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ vistas n
udsigt vue
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage.

visual /ˈvɪzjuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒwəl/ /ˈvɪʒəl/ more visual most visual adj
visuel
Related to or affecting the vision.

visual arts n
billedkunst
Art forms that are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, photography, printmaking, and filmmaking.

visualise /ˈvɪzjʊəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒʊəlaɪz/ v
anskueliggøre visualisere
(transitive) To envisage; to form a mental picture of.
visualisere
(transitive) To make (something) visible.

vital capacity vital capacities n
lungekapacitet vitalkapacitet
(biology) The maximum volume of air that can be discharged from the lungs following maximum inspiration.

vital organ vital organs n
livsvigtigt organ
An organ of the body which performs a sufficiently important function that damage to the organ can cause death.

vitalism vitalisms n
vitalisme
The doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑɪ.tə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ [ˈvɑɪ.ɾə.mən] [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] vitamins n
vitamin
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

vitamin C n
C-vitamin
The L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid, a water-soluble nutrient essential for life, synthesized by most animals and plants but not humans, although used in our bodies for many purposes. It is plentiful in citrus fruits and many vegetables, and a deficiency causes scurvy.

vitrify /ˈvɪt.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ v
forglasse
(transitive) To convert into glass or a glass-like substance by heat and fusion.

vitrine /vəˈtɹiːn/ /vɪˈtɹiːn/ vitrines n
vitrine vitrineskab
A glass-paneled cabinet or case, especially for displaying articles such as china, objets d'art, or fine merchandise.

vivisection /ˌvɪ.vɪˈsɛk.ʃən/ vivisections n
vivisektion
The act or instance of cutting, surgery, or other invasive treatment of a living organism for the purposes of physiological or pathological scientific investigation.

vixen /ˈvɪk.sən/ vixens n
hunræv
A female fox.

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ viziers n
vesir
(history) A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ vocabularies n
ordforråd ordliste vokabularium
A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
The words of a language collectively; lexis.
(by extension) A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques.
ordforråd vokabularium
The collection of words a person knows and uses.
ordforråd vokabular vokabularium
The stock of words used in a particular field.

vocal cord vocal cords n
stemmebånd
(anatomy, usually, in the plural) Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the human larynx whose vibrations help to produce the voice.

vocalist /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ vocalists n
sanger vokalist
A singer; a person who likes to sing.

vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ vocations n
kald
(Ecclesiastical) A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.

vocational adj
erhvers-
Of or pertaining to a vocation.
(of education) That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.

vocative case vocative cases n
vokativ
(grammar) case of address, case used for a noun identifying the person or thing being addressed. It corresponds to the archaic English particle "O" as used in solemn or poetic address e.g.: Hear me, O Albion! Languages that regularly employ the vocative include Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Czech, Georgian, Greek, Hawaiian, Hindi-Urdu, Irish, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Ojibwe, Polish, Romanian, Ruthenian/Rusyn, Sanskrit, Scottish Gaelic, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Tamil and Ukrainian.

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ vodkas n
vodka
A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

voice /vɔɪs/ voices n
stemme lyd røst
Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character
stemme
(figurative) An expressed opinion, choice, will, desire, or wish; the right or ability to make such expression or to have it considered
One who speaks; a speaker.
(music) In harmony, an independent vocal or instrumental part in a piece of composition.
vilje
(archaic) Command; precept.
stemme form gennemslagskraft stemning
(grammar) A particular way of inflecting or conjugating verbs, or a particular form of a verb, by means of which is indicated the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses.

voice /vɔɪs/ v
stemme stemt udtale udtryk udtrykke
(transitive) To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce
stemme
(transitive) To fit for producing the proper sounds; to regulate the tone of
(transitive, Internet, IRC) To assign the voice flag to a user on IRC, permitting them to send messages to the channel.

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
stemt
(phonetics) Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
ustemt
(phonetics, of a consonant or vowel) Spoken without vibration of the vocal cords; unvoiced, surd, breathed. Examples: [t], [s], [f], [m̥], [u̥].

void /vɔɪd/ voids n
tomrum
An empty space; a vacuum.

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ voivodeships n
voivodskab
(countable, uncountable) The jurisdiction of a voivode, comparable to a countship or a county.

volcanism volcanisms n
vulkanisme
(volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ volcanoes volcanos n
vulkan
A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
vulkanologi
The study of volcanoes.

vole /ˈvəʊl/ voles n
studsmus
Any of a large number of species of small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae of the family Cricetidae which are not lemmings or muskrats.

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ volleyballs n
volleyball
(countable) The inflated ball used in such a game.

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ volts n
volt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ voltages n
spænding
(electricity) The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

volte-face /-ˈfɑːs/ /vɒltˈfæs/ volte-faces n
kovending
A reversal of attitude, policy, or principle.

voltmeter /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/ voltmeters n
voltmeter
An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ more voluble most voluble adj
snakkesalig veltalende
(of a person or a manner of speaking) Fluent or having a ready flow of speech.

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ /ˈvɒlɪu̯m/ volumes n
rumfang
A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.
The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.
Quantity.
lydstyrke rumfang
Strength of sound; loudness.
bind rumfang
A single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia.

volumetric adj
volumetrisk
Pertaining to measurement by volume.

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ volunteers n
frivillig
One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.
(military) One who enters into military service voluntarily (but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers), as opposed to a conscript.

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ more voluptuous most voluptuous adj
sanselig vellystig
Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.
frodig yppig
(of a woman) Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

volute /vəˈluːt/ volutes n
volut
(architectural element) The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ vomits n
opkast bræk
The regurgitated former contents of a stomach; vomitus.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
kaste op brække sig
(intransitive) To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ voodoos n
voodoo
Any of a group of related religious practices found chiefly in and around the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ more voracious most voracious adj
umættelig
(of a person or their appetite) Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
umanerlig
Having a great appetite for anything; eager.

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ votes n
afstemning stemme
a formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
stemme
(intransitive) To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

vote of no confidence votes of no confidence n
mistillidsvotum
(politics, legal) A parliamentary motion representing the lack of confidence of a parliament in the standing government. A passed motion of no confidence usually results in the government's fall.

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ voters n
vælger vælgerinde
Someone who votes.

voting machine voting machines n
afstemningsmaskine
Any machine used in place of a paper ballot. In the model used in the US the voters mark their choice by switching levers and then pulling the master switch to reset the machine and place their vote.

voting system voting systems n
valgmetoder
A system used to determine the result of an election based on the preferences expressed by voters.

voucher /ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ vouchers n
kupon rabatkupon
A piece of paper or other token that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services.

vow /vaʊ/ vows n
løfte
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

vow /vaʊ/ v
sværge love
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ vowels n
vokal selvlyd
(phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.
(orthography) A letter representing the sound of a vowel; in English, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, y.

vowel harmony vowel harmonies n
vokalharmoni
(phonology) A phonological process in some languages that sets constraints on which vowels may be found near each other or within a word, such as back vowels or front vowels; sometimes resulting in variant affixes, clitics or similar variations.

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ more vulgar most vulgar vulgarer vulgarest adj
vulgær grov obskøn uanstændig
Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.
vulgær gemen ordinær plat simpel
(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more vulnerable most vulnerable adj
sårbar
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ vultures n
grib
Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.
(figurative, colloquial) A person who profits from the suffering of others.

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ vulvae vulvas vulvæ n
vulva tissekone
(anatomy) The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening.

völva /ˈvoʊlvə/ /ˈvɑlvə/ /ˈvɒlvə/ /ˈvəʊlvə/ /ˈvɜːlvə/ völvas n
vølve
(historical) In Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy.

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ v
vade
(intransitive) to walk through water or something that impedes progress.

wader /ˈweɪdə(ɹ)/ waders n
waders
(chiefly, in the plural) A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.

wading bird wading birds n
vadefugl
Any of various long-legged birds, of the order Ciconiiformes, such as cranes, herons, or storks, that wade in shallow water in search of food.

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ wafers n
vaffel vafferør
A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ /ˈwɔf.l̩/ [wɒf.ɫ̩] [ˈwɑ.fɫ̩] [ˈwɔf.ɫ̩] waffles n
vaffel
(countable) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup.

waffle iron waffle irons n
vaffeljern
A cooking appliance, with hinged, indented metal plates, used to make waffles.

wag /wæɡ/ v
logre
To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head to express disagreement or disbelief.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ wages n
løn timeløn
(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
føre udføre
(transitive) To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).

wage earner wage earners n
lønmodtager
Someone who works for wages, especially if that wage supports a household.

wagtail wagtails n
vipstjert
Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.

waif /weɪf/ waifs n
forældreløst barn hittebarn
A person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support; also, a person excluded from society; an outcast.

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] wails n
hyl jammer klageråb
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] v
hyle jamre
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
hyle jamre klage
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ wainscottings n
gulvpanel
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

wainwright /ˈweɪnɹaɪt/ wainwrights n
vognmager
A person who builds and repairs wagons.

waist /weɪst/ waists n
talje
(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
hvepsetalje
The narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects (e.g., bees, ants and wasps).

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] waistbands n
linning
A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ waistcoats n
vest
(chiefly, British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

waistline waistlines n
talje taljemål
a line around the body at the waist; its measurement
the narrowest part of a garment, usually at the waist, but may be above or below depending on the dictates of fashion or the whim of the designer

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
vente
(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ waiters n
tjener
A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.

waiting list waiting lists n
venteliste
An ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service.

waiting room waiting rooms n
venteværelse ventesal
A room in some public place for people to wait.

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ waitresses n
servitrice
A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.

wake /weɪk/ /weːk/ wakes n
kølvand
(nautical) The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.

wake /weɪk/ /weːk/ v
vække vågne
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
vågn op vågne vække
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; to awake.
vække
(transitive) To awaken somebody.
vågn op vågne
(intransitive) To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.

walk /woːk/ /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ walks n
gåtur vandretur
A trip made by walking.
A distance walked.
gang gangart
A manner of walking; a person's style of walking.
fodsti
A path, sidewalk/pavement or other maintained place on which to walk.

walk /woːk/ /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
gå
(intransitive) To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.
gå fri
(intransitive, colloquial, legal) To "walk free", i.e. to win, or avoid, a criminal court case, particularly when actually guilty.
gå vandre
(transitive) To travel (a distance) by walking.
(machining, intransitive, of a tool, such as a drill bit or reamer) To tend to move radially while feeding axially, whether tending toward on-center or tending toward off-center. Walking may be desirable (e.g., when a reamer walks into concentricity) or undesirable (e.g., when a twist drill walks into eccentricity.)
gå tur med
(transitive) To take for a walk or accompany on a walk.

walk around v
slentre
To walk with no planned destination; to meander.

walk on eggshells /-ɔn-/ /ˌwɑk-/ /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
gå på æggeskaller
(idiomatic) To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.

walkie-talkie walkie-talkies n
walkie-talkie
A portable, bidirectional radio transceiver, usually one of a pair.

walkman walkmans walkmen n
walkman
A portable personal audio cassette player with headphones.

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ walls n
væg mur
A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
(anatomy, zoology, botany) A dividing or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
mur væg
A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
(soccer) A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
vejrandøje
The butterfly Lasiommata megera.

wall chaser wall chasers n
fugefræser murfræser rillefræser
A specialised hand-held power tool used for cutting narrow grooves in walls, for instance when laying electrical cable.

wall clock wall clocks n
vægur
A clock mounted on a wall.

wall socket wall sockets n
kontakt stikkontakt
A mains electricity power point mounted in or on a wall inside a dwelling or other building.

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ wallets n
tegnebog pengepung pung portemonnæ
(US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

wallflower /ˈwɑl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflaʊ.ə/ wallflowers n
hjørneklap
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.

wallpaper wallpapers n
tapet
(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

walls have ears proverb
væggene har ører
There is always a risk of being overheard, so one should be careful about what one says.

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ walnuts n
valnød valnøddetræ
A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.
Wood of the walnut tree.
valnød
A nut of the walnut tree.

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ walri walrii walrus walruses walrusses n
hvalros
A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔlts/ /wɔːlts/ waltzes n
vals
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔlts/ /wɔːlts/ v
danse vals
(intransitive, transitive) To dance the waltz (with).

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
strejfe

wandering whistling duck wandering whistling ducks n
rustfarvet træand
Dendrocygna arcuata, a species of whistling duck.

wanderlust /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ wanderlusts n
udlængsel rejselyst udve
A strong impulse or longing to travel.

waning moon waning moons n
aftagende måne
A moon (usually the Moon, that is, Earth's moon) when it appears smaller each night as it progresses from a full moon to a new moon: a moon in any of the diminishing lunar phases.

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ wankers n
onanist pikspiller
(derogatory) Someone who masturbates.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ wants n
ønske
(countable) A desire, wish, longing.
brist
(countable, often, followed by of) Lack, absence, deficiency.
behov
(uncountable) Poverty.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
ville kræve
(intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

want ad want ads n
jobannonse

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ wars n
krig
(uncountable) Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.
(crime) A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.
(chiefly, _, US) Campaigns against various social problems.
(uncountable, card games) Any of a family of card games where all cards are dealt at the beginning of play and players attempt to capture them all, typically involving no skill and only serving to kill time.

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
føre krig
(intransitive) To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

war chest war chests n
krigskasse
A fund to finance a war
krigskasse pengetank
(by extension) A fund for some special purpose, such as a political campaign

war child war children n
krigsbarn
A child who has grown up in wartime.

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ war crimes n
krigsforbrydelse
(criminal law, international law) A punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.

war criminal war criminals n
krigsforbryder
A person guilty of one or more war crimes.

war economy war economies n
krigsøkonomi

war film war films n
krigsfilm
A cinematic production with a wartime setting or theme.

war game war games n
militærøvelse krigsspil

war machine /ˈwoɹ məˌʃin/ /ˈwɔː məˌʃiːn/ /ˈwɔːɹ məˌʃiːn/ war machines n
krigsmaskine krigsmaskineri
The military resources of a belligerent country considered as a whole.

war memorial war memorials n
krigsmindesmærke
A monument to commemorate the people who were killed in a particular war

war of attrition wars of attrition n
udmattelseskrig
(military) A prolonged war in which the warring sides try to defeat their opponents by wearing them out.

war of conquest wars of conquest n
erobringskrig
A military conflict where one state, nation, or people conquers or attempts to conquer another; a conquering war.

war of succession wars of succession n
arvefølgekrig

war reparations n
krigsskadeserstatning
monetary compensation intended to cover damage or injury during a war

war veteran war veterans n
krigsveteran
A person who has served in the armed forces during a war.

war zone war zones n
krigszone kampzone
A region where war is ongoing.

warbler /ˈwɔː(ɹ)blə(ɹ)/ warblers n
sanger skovsanger
Any of various small passerine songbirds, especially of the family Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Parulidae (New World warblers).

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ wards n
menighed
(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ wardens n
fængdelsdirektør fængselsinspektør
A chief administrative officer of a prison.

wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ wardrobes n
garderobe
(figuratively) The department of a theater, movie studio, etc which purchases, keeps, and cares for costumes; its staff; its room(s) or building(s).
The contents of a wardrobe: an individual's entire collection of clothing.
klædeskab garderobe garderobeskab
A movable cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes, particularly as a large piece of bedroom furniture.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ warehouses n
lager pakhus varehus
A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ warfares n
krigsførelse
The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy.
-krig krigsførelse
Military operations of some particular kind e.g. guerrilla warfare.

warhead warheads n
sprænghoved
The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ more warlike most warlike adj
krigerisk
Hostile and belligerent.

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ warlocks n
troldmand heksemester magiker troldkarl
A male magic-user; a male witch.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ warmer warmest adj
varm lun
Of a somewhat high temperature.
varm
Having a color in the part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum between red and yellow-green.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
interessere
(ditransitive with to) To cause (someone) to favour (something) increasingly.
opvarme varme holde varm
(transitive) To make engaged or earnest; to interest; to engage; to excite ardor or zeal in; to enliven.

warm-up warm-ups n
opvarmning
The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity

warming up n
opvarmning
a regime of gentle exercise undertaken before some strenuous exercise or sport

warmly /wɔɹmli/ /wɔːmli/ more warmly most warmly warmlier warmliest adv
varmt
In a manner that maintains warm temperature.
In a warm, friendly manner.

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ warmongers n
krigsliderlig krigsopvigler
(pejorative) Someone who advocates war; a militarist.

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
advare
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
advarsel
Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ warnings n
advarsel
The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

warning triangle warning triangles n
advarselstrekant
(automotive) A triangle made of (usually) red reflective material, used to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle.

warpath warpaths n
krigssti
(figurative) A course of action that leads to battle or hostility.

warranty /ˈwɑɹ.ən.ti/ /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ warranties n
garanti
(countable, law) A legal agreement, either written or oral (an expressed warranty) or implied through the actions of the buyer and seller (an implied warranty), which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised, such as in a sale of an item or piece of real estate.
garanti reklamationsret
(countable) A written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that certain repairs and/or replacement parts will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a defect.

warring adj
krigsførende
engaged in war; belligerent

warrior /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə/ /ˈwɔɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwɔɹjɚ/ warriors n
kriger stridsmand
A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ warships n
krigsskib orlogsfartøj orlogsskib
Any ship built or armed for naval combat.

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ warts n
vorte
(pathology) A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ warthogs n
vortesvinet vortesvin
(zoology) A wild pig of the genus Phacochoerus, native to Africa.

wartime wartimes n
krigstid
(often, attributive) A period during which a war is in progress in a particular place.

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ warier wariest adj
forsigtig varsom på vagt
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ wasabis n
wasabi
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
vaske
To clean with water.
(transitive) To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.

wash-leather wash-leathers n
vaskeskind
Leather that has been treated so as to be very absorbent. Usually made of sheepskin treated with oil, and used for dusting or as an absorbent lining in pockets, gloves, etc.

washable more washable most washable adj
vaskeægte vaskbar
Capable of being washed without being damaged; especially by a specified method, for example machine-washable.

washbasin washbasins n
vask
A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

washboard washboards n
vaskebræt
(nautical) A board fastened along a ship's gunwale to prevent splashing; a splashboard.

washcloth /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ washcloths n
vaskeklud
A small cloth used to wash the face and body.

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ washers n
vaskemaskine
Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
spændeskive spændskive
A flat annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage.

washerwoman washerwomen n
vaskekone
A woman who washes people's laundry.

washing machine washing machines n
vaskemaskine
A machine, usually automatic, that washes clothes, etc.

washing mitt washing mitts n
vaskehandske
A mitt-shaped piece of terrycloth used for personal hygiene.

washing powder washing powders n
vaskemiddel vaskepulver
A powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.

washing-up n
opvask
(British) The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.

washing-up liquid washing-up liquids n
opvaskemiddel
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.

washproof more washproof most washproof adj
vaskeægte
Capable of being washed without damage or loss.

wasp /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ wasps n
hveps gedehams
Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.

wasp waist wasp waists n
hvepsetalje
a very slim waist resembling that of a wasp, especially one attained by tightlacing (corseting)

waspish /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/ /ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/ more waspish most waspish adj
giftig hvas skarp
(figurative) Spiteful or irascible.

waste /weɪst/ wastes n
affald
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
ødemark
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
spild
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.

waste of time wastes of time n
spild af tid
A pointless or unproductive task.

waste pipe waste pipes n
afløb
A pipe that carries off liquid waste; a drain or drainpipe.

waste sorting waste sortings n
kildesortering
Process by which waste is separated into different elements

wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ more wasted most wasted adj
bortkastet
Not profitably used.

wasteland /ˈweɪs(t)ˌland/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlænd/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlənd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɘnd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɛnd/ wastelands n
ødemark
Any barren or uninteresting place.

wastepaper basket wastepaper baskets n
affaldskurv
A small open container for discarded paper etc; a wastebasket.

wastewater wastewaters n
spildevand
Any water that has been used in some human domestic or industrial activity and, as a result, now contains waste products.

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ watches n
armbåndsur ur
A portable or wearable timepiece.
vagt
A particular time period when guarding is kept.
A person or group of people who guard.

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
holde øje med se
(ambitransitive) To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
holde øje med vogte på
(transitive) To be wary or cautious of.
holde øje med iagttage se efter vogte på
(transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.

watchful /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.fəl/ more watchful most watchful adj
vågent
Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.

watchlist /ˈwɒt͡ʃˌlɪst/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃˌlɪst/ watchlists n
overvågningsliste
A list of people or things that are assigned to receive special attention or monitoring.

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ watchmakers n
urmager
A person who makes and/or maintains watches.

watchman /ˈwɒtʃmən/ watchmen n
vagt nattevagt vægter
One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.

watchtower watchtowers n
vakttårn
An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtə/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wo̞ːtʰə] [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] waters n
vand
(uncountable, in particular) The liquid form of this substance: liquid H2O.
(countable) A serving of liquid water.
(alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
(poetic, archaic, or, dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies.
spabad
(countable, often, in the plural) Spa water.
vand tis
Urine. [from 15th c.]

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtə/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wo̞ːtʰə] [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
vande
(transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
vande fælde tårer græde
(transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.
spæde ud
(transitive) To dilute.

water balloon water balloons n
vandballon
A small rubber or latex balloon, filled with water and used as an informal weapon

water bear water bears n
bjørnedyr
(zoology) A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada.

water bottle water bottles n
vandflaske
A bottle used for carrying water or other drinks.

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] water buffalo water buffaloes water buffalos n
vandbøffel
A large ungulate, widely used as a domestic animal in Asia, South America. North Africa and Europe: Bubalus bubalis.

water caltrop water caltrops n
hornnød
An East Asian water plant with a horn-like nut, Trapa bicornis.

water cannon water cannon water cannons n
vandkanon
A device that shoots a large amount of water at high pressure through a hose-like tube.

water chestnut water chestnuts n
vandkastanje
(uncountable) Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis), grown for its edible corm, used in Asian cooking.

water content n
vandindhold
The amount of water contained in a material, such as soil, rock or wood.

water dog water dogs n
vandhund
A retriever type of gun dog bred to flush and retrieve game from water.

water level water levels n
dybgående vandstand
The level of a body of water, especially when measured above a datum line.

water meter water meters n
vandmåler
A device used to measure the volume of water usage.

water parsnip water parsnips n
bredbladet mærke
Any plant of the genus Sium, as the skirret.

water pipe water pipes n
vandrør
A pipe that is a conduit for water; an essential element of plumbing.

water pollution n
vandforurening
Contamination of water, especially surface water, by sewage effluent, fertilizer runoff, industrial chemical discharge, etc.

water polo n
vandpolo
A water sport consisting of two teams of swimmers who have to throw the ball into the opponent's goal.

water power water powers n
vandkraft
(uncountable) Mechanical or electrical energy derived from running or falling water; originally obtained from a waterwheel immersed in a stream; modern hydroelectric power is obtained from turbines fed from reservoirs.

water pox n
vandkopper
(medicine, dated) A common childhood disease caused by virus; chickenpox, varicella.

water rail water rails n
vandrikse
a small wetland bird (Rallus aquaticus) of the family Rallidae that breeds in marshes and reedbeds across Europe and Asia.

water ski water skis n
vandski
A broad ski used for water skiing.

water ski v
stå på vandski
(intransitive) To ride on water skis.

water slide water slides n
vandrutsjebane
A recreational slide with water flowing down it to reduce friction, sometimes involving the participant sitting on a mat or raft and sometimes leading into a pool at the bottom.

water soldier water soldiers n
krebseklo
Any of the species Stratiotes aloides, sole species of the genus Stratiotes of aquatic plants.

water strider water striders n
skøjteløber vandløber
Any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae, which rely on surface tension to walk on top of water.

water supply water supplies n
vandforsyning
The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes.

water tank water tanks n
vandtank
A tank (type of large container) used to store water.

water taxi water taxis n
taxibåd
(nautical) A small boat that can transport small groups of passengers for a fee

water tower water towers n
vandtårn
A large tank of water, in an elevated position, acting as a local reservoir; water is pumped into the tank and fed by gravity to the consumers.

water vapor water vapors n
vanddamp
Water in a gaseous state, especially when diffused in the atmosphere.

water wheel water wheels n
møllehjul
A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery.

water's edge water's edges waters' edges n
vandkant
The edge of any body of water, such as a lake or sea.

water-cooled adj
vandafkølet
using water as a means of cooling.

water-soluble adj
vandopløselig
Dissolving easily in water.

waterbased adj
vandbaseret
Based on water.

waterbed waterbeds n
vandseng
A bed with a tough plastic mattress filled with water.

waterbird waterbirds n
søfugl
Any bird that inhabits a freshwater environment.

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ watercolours n
akvarel akvarelfarve vandfarve
(countable) A water-soluble pigment or paint.
akvarel
(countable) A painting made by using such pigment.
(uncountable) This kind of painting as a genre.

watercourse watercourses n
løb
Any channel, either natural or artificial, through which water flows.

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ watercresses n
tykskulpet Brøndkarse
A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɑtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ waterfalls n
vandfald
(figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.

watering waterings n
vanding
An act of watering, i.e. pouring water on something, or diluting a liquid.

watering can watering cans n
vandkande
A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

waterless adj
vandløs
Dry, arid, lacking water.

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ watermarks n
vandmærke
A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ watermelons n
vandmelon
A plant of the species Citrullus lanatus, bearing a melon-like fruit.

watermill watermills n
vandmølle
A mill powered by water.

waterproof more waterproof most waterproof adj
vandfast
Resistant to the effects of water.
vandtæt imprægneret
Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.

waterproof v
imprægnere
To make waterproof or water-resistant.

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ watersheds n
vanddeler
(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
vendepunkt
(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ more watertight most watertight adj
vandtæt
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

waterway waterways n
vandvej
A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.

waterworks /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ [-ɾɚ-] waterworks n
vandforsyning
The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
vandværk
(treated as singular) Any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system.

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ watts n
watt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second. Symbol: W

wattle and daub n
lerklining
A structure of interwoven branches and twigs plastered with mud, clay or dung, used in the construction of dwellings, especially as infill in a half-timbered wall

wave /weɪv/ waves n
bølge
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
(physics) A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.

wave /weɪv/ v
vaje vifte
(intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
(transitive) To cause to move back and forth repeatedly.
vinke
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

wave power n
bølgeenergi
Transport and harnessing of energy by ocean surface waves.

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ wavefunctions n
bølgefunktion
(physics) A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ wavelengths n
bølgelængde
(physics) The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ waxes n
voks
Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
polervoks voks
Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
vokse
(transitive) To apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car, or an apple), usually to make it shiny.
(intransitive, literary) To greaten.

waxing /ˈwæksɪŋ/ waxings n
voksning
The action of the verb to wax.
(countable) A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.

waxing moon waxing moons n
tiltagende måne
A moon (usually the Moon, that is, Earth's moon) when it appears larger each night as it progresses from a new moon to a full moon: a moon in any of the increasing lunar phases.

waxwing waxwings n
silkehale
Any of several songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, having crested heads, and red tips to the wings.

way /weɪ/ ways n
vej
A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.
måde facon
A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.

way of life ways of life n
levevis levned livsførelse
A style of living that reflects the attitudes of a person or group.

way too adv
alt for
All too, much too; to a degree that is very excessive.

waybill waybills n
fragtbrev
A document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo.

waypoint waypoints n
vejpunkt
Any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
vi
(personal) The speakers/writers, or the speaker/writer and at least one other person (not the person being addressed). (This is the exclusive we.)
(personal, royal) The sovereign alone in their capacity as monarch. (This is the royal we. The reflexive case of this sense of we is ourself.)

weak /wiːk/ weaker weakest adj
svag veg
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

weak verb weak verbs n
svagt verbum

weakening weakenings n
svækkelse
An instance or process of loss of strength.

weaker sex n
det svage køn
(now, _, offensive) Women; the female gender.

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ weaklings n
svækling
A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ weaknesses n
svaghed
(uncountable) The condition of being weak.

wealth /wɛlθ/ [wɛl̪θ] wealths n
rigdom
(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
rigdom formue velstand
(countable) A great amount; an abundance or plenty.

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ weapons n
våben
An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords; arm.

weapon of mass destruction weapons of mass destruction n
masseødelæggelsesvåben
Any human-made weapon causing indiscriminate large-scale death or destruction, especially a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or radiological weapon.

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
have på
(nautical) To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind.

wear and tear /ˈwɛəɹ ən ˈtɛəɹ/ n
slitage
Damage or depreciation resulting from ordinary use (normally as something excluded from a guarantee or warranty of quality, or as justifying a write-down in a set of accounts).

wear sackcloth and ashes v
klæde sig i sæk og aske
(idiomatic) To publicly express regret for something done wrong.

wear the trousers v
have bukserne på
(British, idiom) (typically of a woman) To be the dominant partner in a relationship.

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪə̯ɹi/ wearier weariest adj
træt udkørt
Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.
træt
Expressive of fatigue.

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪə̯ɹi/ v
trætte blive træt
To make or to become weary.

weasel /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ weasels n
brud væsel
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ weathers n
vejr
The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.
luv
(nautical) The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.

weather balloon weather balloons n
vejrballon
(meteorology) a balloon that carries meteorological instruments aloft in order to measure, record and return data concerning atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity

weather deck weather decks n
overdæk
(nautical) A ship's deck which has no overhead protection, which is open to the weather; a ship's uppermost deck.

weather forecast weather forecasts n
vejrudsigt
(meteorology) A prediction of future weather, often for a specific locality, in a newspaper or on the radio or television.

weather forecasting n
vejrvarsel
(meteorology) The science of using meteorology to predict future weather.

weather map weather maps n
vejrkort
a map that shows the analysis of meteorological quantities at various levels of the atmosphere

weather report weather reports n
vejrmelding
(meteorology) A description, especially one prepared by a governmental or other authority, of past, present or forecasted meteorological conditions for a particular geographical area.

weather vane weather vanes n
vejrhane vindfløj
A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.

weathercock weathercocks n
vejrhane
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.
vejrhane vendekåbe
(figuratively) One who veers with every change of current opinion; a fickle, inconstant person.

weathering weatherings n
forvitring
(geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.

weatherproof more weatherproof most weatherproof adj
vejrbestandig
Capable of resisting damage caused by the weather.

weave /wiːv/ v
væve
To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
spinde væve
To spin a cocoon or a web.

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ weavers n
væver
A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.
Any of certain spider species, such as the sheet weaver or the funnel weaver, so named because they spin interesting and characteristic webs.
Any of certain fish of the family Pinguipedidae.

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ weavings n
vævning
(uncountable) The process of making woven material on a loom.

web /wɛb/ webs n
net
(by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which, when diagrammed, resembles a spider's web.
net væv
A latticed or woven structure.
svømmehud
A fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds, or of other animals.
bånd
(manufacturing) A continuous strip of material carried by rollers during processing.

web /wɛb/ pn
web
the World Wide Web.

web application web applications n
webapplikation
(software) A software application that is accessed via a web browser, often over a network but sometimes offline.

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ web browsers n
webbrowser browser
(Internet) A computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web, chiefly by viewing web pages and following hyperlinks.

web colors n
Web-sikre farver
complete palette of colors that are displayed on the web and on the computer

web page web pages n
webside
(Internet) A single hypertext document (transmitted as HTML) on the World Wide Web, often hyperlinked to others, and intended to be viewed with a web browser.
(loosely) A website, by extension from the home page of the site.

webbed /ˈwɛbd/ adj
med svømmehud
(of feet or hands) With the digits connected by a thin membrane.

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ webcams n
webkamera
(computing, photography) A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.

webfoot webfeet n
svømmefod
A web-footed animal.

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ websites n
websted hjemmeside website
(Internet) A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
vie
(transitive) To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
gifte sig gifte sig med ægte
(figurative, intransitive) To take to oneself and support; to espouse.

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ weddings n
bryllup vielse
Marriage ceremony; ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

wedding cake wedding cakes n
bryllupskage
A decorated cake, often in several tiers and with a model bride and groom, that is cut by the couple as part of a wedding ceremony and distributed to the guests.

wedding dress wedding dresses n
brudekjole
The dress worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony, in Western culture traditionally white with a long train.

wedding march wedding marches n
bryllupsmarch
(music) A slow-tempo march played during a wedding.

wedding ring wedding rings n
vielsesring
(jewelry) One of a pair or rings exchanged by spouses in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them, symbolizing continuous fidelity.

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ wedges n
kile
One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ wedgies n
olfert
(slang) A prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply from behind in order to wedge the clothing uncomfortably between the person's buttocks.

wee-wee wee-wees n
tissekone tissemand

weed /wiːd/ weeds n
ukrudt tjald
(countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.
tjald
A drug or the like made from the leaves of a plant.

weed /wiːd/ v
luge
To remove unwanted vegetation from a cultivated area (especially grass).

week /wik/ /wiːk/ weeks n
uge
A period of seven days beginning with Sunday or Monday.
A subdivision of the month into longer periods of work days punctuated by shorter weekend periods of days for markets, rest, or religious observation such as a sabbath.

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ weekdays n
hverdag almindelig ugedag arbejdsdag
Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ weekends n
weekend
The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
ugentlig
Once every week.

weep /wiːp/ v
græde
To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

weigh /weɪ/ v
veje
(transitive) To determine the weight of an object.
(transitive, stative) To have a certain weight.
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ weighings n
vejning
The process by which something is weighed.

weight /weɪt/ weights n
vægt tyngdekraft
The downwards force an object experiences due to gravity.

weight loss n
vægttab
(medicine, nutrition) The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, fat, tissue, etc.

weighted mean weighted means n
vejet gennemsnit
(arithmetic) An average calculated after biasing values according to agreed weightings.

weightless more weightless most weightless adj
vægtløs
Without weight.
Not affected by gravity.

weightlessness weightlessnesses n
vægtløshed
(countable) An experience or instance of being weightless.

weightlifter weightlifters n
vægtløfter
(weightlifting) A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.

weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ n
vægtløftning
A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.

weighty /ˈweɪti/ weightier weightiest adj
tungtvejende
(figurative) Important; serious; not trivial or petty.
viktig
Rigorous; severe; afflictive.

weir /wiːɹ/ /wɪə̯/ /wɪɹ/ weirs n
overløb
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwiːə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪɚd/ weirder weirdest adj
mærkelig besynderlig ejendommelig
Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ more welcome most welcome adj
velkommen kærkommen
Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
velkommen
Free to have or enjoy gratuitously.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
velkommen
Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ welcomes n
velkomst velkommen
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
velkommen
The utterance of such a greeting.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
byde velkommen
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".

weld /wɛld/ n
farve-vau farvereseda
A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.

weld /wɛld/ v
svejse
(transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ welders n
svejser
One who welds, or wields.
svejseapparat svejsemaskine
An item of equipment for welding with: an electric welder.

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ welfares n
velfærd lykke
(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
forsorg
(uncountable, chiefly, _, US) Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it.

welfare state welfare states n
velfærdssamfund velfærdsstat
A social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, providing health care, education, unemployment compensation and social security.
velfærdsstat
A country in which such a system operates.

welfare trap welfare traps n
arbejdsløshedsfælde
(chiefly, US) A situation where the welfare system discourages people who receive government public assistance payments from entering low-paid work because such work does not produce a significant income increase.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better weller wellest adj
vel rask frisk
In good health.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better adv
godt vel
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
gennem- vel-
(manner) Completely, fully.
vel godt
(degree) To a significant degree.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
tja godt
Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
har man set
An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and spoken in a lowering intonation).
eh ehm nå nåja tja øh
Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ wells n
brønd
A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
kilde
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ v
vælde
(intransitive) To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.

well begun is half done proverb
godt begyndt er halvt fuldendt
Much depends on the beginning of an endeavor.

well done more well done most well done adj
velgjort
(idiomatic) Performed well.

well off best off better off more well off most well off adj
velstående
Of a person: in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security; comfortably off.

well-behaved /wɛlbəˈheɪvd/ /wɛlbɪˈheɪvd/ best-behaved better-behaved more well-behaved most well-behaved adj
velopdragen
Having good manners and acting properly; conforming to standards of good behaviour.

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ n
velbefindende velvære
A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

well-brought-up best-brought-up better-brought-up more well-brought-up most well-brought-up adj
velopdragen
Having been taught during childhood to exhibit good manners and pleasant behaviour.

well-built best-built better-built more well-built most well-built adj
velbygget
Constructed in a pleasing or sound manner.

well-defined best-defined better-defined more well-defined most well-defined adj
veldefineret
Accurately and precisely described or specified.
(mathematics) Defined in an unambiguous and consistent way: specifically, such that any two objects implied to be identical are indeed identical.

well-deserved more well-deserved most well-deserved adj
velfortjent
emphatic form of deserved (when used as an adjective); richly deserved, well and truly earnt.

well-developed best-developed better-developed adj
veludviklet
(attributive) Developed to a great extent, highly developed.

well-educated adj
veluddannet
Highly educated.

well-established more well-established most well-established adj
veletableret
Having been established for a long period of time.

well-groomed best-groomed better-groomed more well-groomed most well-groomed adj
nydelig
(of a person) neat and well-dressed

well-informed best-informed better-informed more well-informed most well-informed adj
velinformeret
Furnished with sufficient, correct knowledge.

well-kept best-kept better-kept more well-kept most well-kept adj
velholdt
neat, tidy, kept in good condition.
velbevaret
(of a secret) not told to anyone.

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ best-known better-known more well-known most well-known adj
velkendt
Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.

well-mannered best-mannered better-mannered more well-mannered most well-mannered adj
velopdragen
Having good manners; polite, courteous, and socially correct; conforming to standards of good behaviour.

well-nigh /ˌwɛlˈnaɪ/ adv
næsten
Almost, nearly.

well-order well-orders n
velordning
(set theory, order theory) A total order of some set such that every nonempty subset contains a least element.

well-paid more well-paid most well-paid adj
velbetalt
Adequately paid; receiving sufficient to liberal compensation for work.

well-preserved best-preserved better-preserved more well-preserved most well-preserved adj
velbevaret
(of an older person) healthy and ageing gracefully
(of an old, possibly ancient, object) in good condition considering its age.

well-read best-read better-read more well-read most well-read adj
belæst
Well informed and knowledgeable through having read extensively.

well-spoken more well-spoken most well-spoken adj
elokvent
Eloquent and able with regards to speech.

well-thought-out best-thought-out better-thought-out more well-thought-out most well-thought-out adj
veludtænkt
Well-planned; with much forethought.

well-used best-used better-used more well-used most well-used adj
velanvendt
(attributive) Used a great deal; having seen a lot of use.

wellwater /ˈwɛlwɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
brøndvand
Water taken from a well, i.e. a hole in the ground which acts as a source of water.

wels catfish n
malle
A scaleless fresh-water catfish (Silurus glanis)), of much of temperate western Eurasia, recognizable by its broad, flat head and wide mouth.

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ wenches n
tøs
(archaic, now, dialectal, or, humorous, possibly, offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one.
ludder tøjte tøs
(archaic) A promiscuous woman; a mistress.

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
var-
lycanthrope, used with animal names to indicate a person who changes shape into that animal.

werebear /ˈwɛəbɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɛɹbɛɹ/ /ˈwɪəbɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪɹbɛɹ/ werebears n
varbjørn
(fiction) A shapeshifter who can change between bear and human form

werecat /ˈwɛəkæt/ /ˈwɛɹkæt/ /ˈwɪəkæt/ /ˈwɪɹkæt/ werecats n
varkat
(fantasy, mythology) A shapeshifter who can change between cat and human form.

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ werewolves n
varulv
(mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to do so during a full moon.

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ wergelds n
mandebod
(historical, especially in Germanic, _, legal) Compensation thus determined and paid; a reparative payment.

west /wɛst/ wests n
vest
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

west-northwest n
vestnordvest
The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.

west-southwest n
vestsydvest
The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.

westerly /ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/ /ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/ more westerly most westerly adj
vestlig
Facing the west; directed towards the west.

westerly /ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/ /ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/ westerlies n
vestenvind
A westerly wind or storm, one blowing or coming from the west.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
vestlig
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.
(of a wind) Blowing from the west; westerly.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ westerns n
western westernfilm
(cinema) A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850–1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

western barn owl western barn owls n
slørugle
A barn owl of the subspecies Tyto alba alba, endemic to western Eurasia and most of Africa.

western capercaillie western capercaillies n
tjur
A bird of species Tetrao urogallus.

western cattle egret western cattle egrets n
kohejre
Bubulcus ibis is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones.

western sandpiper western sandpipers n
alaska-ryle
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris mauri)

westernmost adj
vestligste
Farthest west.

wet /wɛt/ wetter wettest adj
våd
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
(slang, vulgar, of a female) Sexually aroused and thus having the vulva moistened with vaginal secretions.
(poker slang) Of a board or flop: enabling the creation of many or of strong hands; e.g. containing connectors or suited cards. (Compare dry).

wet blanket wet blankets n
lyseslukker
(idiomatic, usually, endearing, derogatory) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

wet nurse wet nurses n
amme
A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.

wet t-shirt contest wet t-shirt contests n
wet T-shirt-konkurrence
A contest in which women wear t-shirts that are wet to make them slightly translucent so their breasts are visible, and others judge the women on appearance.

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ wethers n
bede
A castrated goat.
A castrated ram.

wetland wetlands n
vådområde
(usually, in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ wetsuits n
våddragt
A close fitting, insulating garment usually made from neoprene or similar material designed to keep one warm during activities on or under water.

wh-question /də-/ /dʌbl̩juː ˈeɪtʃ kwɛst͡ʃən/ /dʌbl̩juː ˈeɪtʃ ˌkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈdʌbl̩juː eɪtʃ ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ wh-questions n
hv-spørgsmål
(chiefly, linguistics) A question that is introduced by a wh-word (what, where, why, etc.) and cannot be answered by yes or no.

wh-word /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ wh-words n
hv-ord
Any English word that is interrogative, typically beginning with the letters "wh"; a question word.

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ whales n
hval
Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

whale oil whale oils n
hvalolje
Any of various oils and fats extracted from the blubber of whales and used in the manufacture of soap and lubricants (formerly as an illuminating oil).

whale shark whale sharks n
hvalhaj
A very large spotted shark, Rhincodon typus, of warm marine waters, similar to a whale, that feeds by filtering plankton from the water.

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ whalers n
hvalfanger
One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.
hvalfanger hvalbåd
(nautical) A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ whalings n
hvalfangst
The practice of hunting whales.

wharf /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ /ʍ-/ wharfs wharves n
brygge
kaj
A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.

what /wɑt/ /wɑt/<a:sometimes also in <<GA>>> /wɒt/ [wɒʔ(t)]<a:glottalized> /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wä(ː)t̚˨˩] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
hvilken hvilket hvilke sikke
(exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkable, in either a good or bad way.

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
det er synd
Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

what about adv
hvad med
Used to make a suggestion.
Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered.
To repeat a question but referring to a different subject or object.

what are friends for interjection
hvad har man venner til
Said by one friend to another in response to thank you.

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
hvad gør du?
Used to tell the interlocutor to stop what they are currently doing.

what goes around comes around proverb
hvad et menneske sår skal han høste man ligger som man reder som man råber i skoven får man svar
A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.

what is that phraseologicalUnit
hvad er det
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see what,‎ was,‎ that.: Asks the interlocutor to identify an indicated object.

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
hvad hedder De? hvad hedder du?
Used to ask the name of a person.

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
hvilke sprog taler du?
What are the languages which you can understand and which you can speak or write in?

what the fuck interjection
hvad fanden hvad fuck hvad helvede
(vulgar) Used to express astonishment, shock, incredulity, or disbelief (as an ellipsis of longer expressions).

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
hvad fanden hvad fuck hvad helvede
(interrogative, vulgar, slang) An intensive form of what.

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
hvad helvede
(mildly, vulgar, slang) An intensive form of what.
hvad fanden
(mildly, vulgar, slang) Indicating acceptance, indulgence, or insouciance: Why not? Who cares?

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
hvad er klokken?
What is the time of day? (used to request for the current hour and approximate number of minutes after the hour)

what's new phraseologicalUnit
noget nyt?
(informal) An informal greeting asking the other person what has recently happened in their life. A typical response might be "Not much; you?". The greeting is not always literal and may just be used to say hello.

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
hvad tænker du på?
What are you thinking about?

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
hvad sker der
(idiomatic) What is wrong? What's the problem?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
hva' så hvad så
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, _, US, with up in the sense of "happening") What's happening? What are you doing?

what's up with phraseologicalUnit
hvad sker der for
(colloquial, in rhetorical questions) Used to express disbelief or curiosity.

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
hvad er dit nummer
Asks the interlocutor to give their phone number for subsequent communication.

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ whatchamacallits n
dimsedut dingenot dippedut himstergins
(slang) A metasyntactic term used for any object whose actual name the speaker does not know or cannot remember; a doodad, gizmo, thingamajig, thingy.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ [wəɾˈɛvɚ] determiner
alt hvad hvad end hvad som helst
uanset
Regardless of the ... that; for any ... that.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ [wəɾˈɛvɚ] pronoun
ligegyldigt

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ wheats n
hvede
(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.

wheat bread wheat breads n
hvedebrød
(informal) whole-wheat bread (bread made from whole wheat flour)

wheat flour /ˈwiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ wheat flours n
hvedemel
Flour made from wheat.

wheat midge wheat midges n
orangegul hvedegalmyg
Sitodiplosis mosellana

wheat weevil wheat weevils n
kornbille
A common species of weevil (Sitophilus granarius) that occurs worldwide and causes damage to harvested grain.

wheel /wil/ /wiːl/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ wheels n
hjul
A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

wheelbarrow /ˈwil.bɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈwiːl.bæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈʍil.bæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈʍil.bɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈʍiːl.bæɹ.əʊ/ wheelbarrows n
trillebør
A small, one-wheeled (or rarely, two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ wheelchairs n
kørestol rullestol
A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
(attributive) Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.

wheelchair user wheelchair users n
rullestolsbruger
A person who is injured or disabled and uses a wheelchair for mobility, usually long-term.

wheeler-dealer wheeler-dealers n
krejler
(informal) A shrewd political or commercial schemer, especially one who is unscrupulous; a hustler; a shady operator.

wheelhouse /ˈwil-/ /ˈʍilˌhaʊs/ /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ wheelhouses n
bro styrehus
An enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel such as a fishing boat, originally housing its helm or steering wheel, from which it may be navigated; on a larger vessel it is the bridge.

wheelwright wheelwrights n
hjulmager
A person who builds and repairs wheels, especially wooden spoked ones.

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ wheezes n
hvæs
A piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration.

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ v
hvæse
To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ whelks n
konk
Certain edible sea snails, especially, any one of numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinidae, much used as food in Europe.

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ whelps n
hvalp
A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ v
hvalpe, få hvalpe
(ambitransitive, of she-dog, she-wolf, vixen, etc.) To give birth.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
hvornår når
(interrogative) At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
da
når hvornår
At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
når da
During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.
hvornår når
At what time; at which time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ whens n
hvornår
The time at which something happens.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
hvornår når
(interrogative) What time; which time.

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
man må hyle med de ulve man er iblandt skik følge eller land fly
(loosely, idiom) To adapt to the circumstances; to follow common custom.

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
når det kommer til stykket
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
når katten er ude, spiller musene på bordet
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
hveden hvoraf hvorfra
(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
hvoraf hvorfra

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
når som helst
At any time that.
hver gang
Every time that.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
hvorfra
hvor hvorhen hvort
Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: in, at or to what place.
hvor
In what situation.
(fused relative) The place in, at or to which.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
hvor
In, at or to which place or situation.
In a position, case, etc. in which; if.

where are we phraseologicalUnit
hvor er vi?
What is our current location?

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
hvor går vi?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
hvor er du?
where are you? (used over the phone or while texting, for example)

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
hvor er du fra? hvor kommer du fra?
In which country or region were you born or raised?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
hvor kan jeg finde et hotel
Please direct me to a hotel.

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
hvor bor du?
Used to ask where the person lives.

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
hvor kører denne bus hen?
Used to ask where the bus is going.

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
hvor kører dette tog hen?
Used to ask where the train is going.

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
hvor er toilettet

where there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
hvor der er vilje, er der vej
If someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found to make it happen.

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
hvorimod
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
eftersom
(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
hvorved
By which.

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
hvorfor
(archaic) Because of which.

wherefrom adv
hvorfra
(archaic) from which; whence

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
hvoraf
(formal) Of what.
(formal) Of which.
(formal) Of whom.

whereover conjunction
hvorhos
(archaic) Over what.

whereupon /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɔn/ /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ conjunction
hvorefter hvorpå
After which, in consequence.
hvorpå
Upon which.

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ adv
hvor hvor i alverden
(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
hvor som helst hvorhen end overalt hvor
hvor hvor end
In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.
hvor
In, at or to all places or situations (that); everywhere.

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
om hvorvidt
Without a correlative, introduces a simple indirect question.
om hvad enten hvorvidt
Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] whetstones n
slibesten
A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ wheys n
valle
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
hvilken hvilket hvilke
(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
hvilken som hvilke hvilket der
(relative, formal, _, outside certain phrases) Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
hvilken hvilket hvad
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
hvis
(mostly, archaic) Used of people (now generally who, whom, that; which remains possible with words also referred to by it such as baby, child).

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
mens medens
During the same time that.

while loop while loops n
while-loop while-løkke
(programming) A section of computer code in which an instruction or group of instructions is repeated only while a certain condition continues to be met.

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ whimbrels n
lille regnspove
A large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.

whinchat whinchats n
bynkefugl
A small Old World songbird, Saxicola rubetra, that feeds on insects.

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] whines n
hvin
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] v
hvine
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ whips n
pisk
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
indpisker
(politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
piske plage
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
piske
(transitive, by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

whiplash /ˈwɪp.ˌlæʃ/ /ˈʍɪp.ˌlæʃ/ whiplashes n
piskesmæld
(countable) The lash of a whip.
An injury to the upper spine connected to a violent jerk of the head in either a backward or forward or side to side direction, resembling the motion of a whip.

whipped cream whipped creams n
flødeskum
Thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating.

whipping boy whipping boys n
piske dreng
(transferred sense) Someone punished for the errors of others.

whipping cream whipping creams n
piskefløde
thick cream with a high butterfat content, which is suitable for whipping.

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ whirlpools n
strømhvirvel
A swirling body of water.

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ whirlwinds n
hvirvelvind
A windstorm of limited extent—such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout—characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ whisks n
piskeris
A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
dusk visk
A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
piske
(transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.

whisker /wɪskə(ɹ)/ /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ whiskers n
knurhår
One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
hårsbredde
(colloquial) The (very small) distance between two things.

whiskered tern whiskered terns n
Hvidskægget Terne
Chlidonias hybrida, a species of tern in the family Laridae.

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ whiskeys whiskies n
whisky
(Ireland, US, England) A drink of whiskey.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ whispers n
hvisken
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
hviske
(transitive, obsolete) To address in a whisper, or low voice.
(internet) To send a private message to an individual in a chat room.

whist /wɪst/ /ʍɪst/ whists n
whist
Any of several four-player card games, similar to bridge.
A session of playing this card game.

whistle /ʍɪ.səl/ /ˈwɪ.səl/ /ˈʍɪ.səl/ [-sl̩] whistles n
fløjte
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
fløjt
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

whistle /ʍɪ.səl/ /ˈwɪ.səl/ /ˈʍɪ.səl/ [-sl̩] v
fløjte hvisle
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
hvisle
(intransitive) To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

whistle-blower whistle-blowers n
whistleblower
(slang, chiefly, US) One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ more white most white whiter whitest adj
hvid
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by Caucasians.
Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
(board games, chess) The standard denomination of the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the white set, no matter what the actual colour.
(politics) Pertaining to constitutional or anti-revolutionary political parties or movements.
hvid lyshudet
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ whites n
hvid
The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
A person of European descent with light-coloured skin.

white beaksedge /waɪt ˈbiːk.sɛd͡ʒ/ n
hvid næbfrø
A sedge of species Rhynchospora alba.

white blood cell white blood cells n
hvidt blodlegeme leukocyt hvid blodcelle
(hematology, cytology, immunology) A type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response, or part of the immune system.

white cabbage white cabbages n
hvidkål
(countable, uncountable) Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba, a cabbage plant with white leaves grown in northern and central Europe.

white clover white clovers n
hvidkløver
A species of clover, Trifolium repens, native to much of Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and introduced elsewhere as a pasture crop.

white coat /ˌwaɪt ˈkoʊt/ white coats n
kittel
A white, knee-length coat worn by laboratory workers etc. as protection.

white dwarf white dwarfs n
hvid dværg
(star) A dying star of low or medium mass, more solid and dense but dimmer than the Sun.

white lie white lies n
hvid løgn
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.

white matter n
hvid substans
(neuroanatomy) A region of the central nervous system containing myelinated nerve fibres and no dendrites.

white nougat white nougats n
fransk nougat
A confection made with honey, egg whites and roasted nuts, usually hazelnut or pistachio.

white paper white papers n
hvidbog
(management, marketing) A factual write-up of something, specifically devoid of the appearance of marketing.
(British, Ireland, European Union, government, politics) A parliamentary document announcing or proposing government policy or action.

white rice white rices n
hvide ris
Rice which has had the brownish hull polished off, leaving a white-colored grain.

white stork /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ white storks n
hvid stork
A large wading bird, of species Ciconia ciconia, that winters in Africa and breeds in Europe; in European folklore, it delivers babies.

white wagtail white wagtails n
hvid vipstjert vipstjert
a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae (Motacilla alba).

white wedding white weddings n
hvidt bryllup
A traditional wedding ceremony, typically in a church, in which the bride wears a white wedding dress, symbolic of her virginity.

white wine white wines n
hvidvin
Light-coloured wine (usually yellow with a hint of green but not pink).

white-bearded antshrike white-bearded antshrikes n
stribet Myretornskade
A passerine bird (Biatas nigropectus) of the antbird family.

white-blue-white flag white-blue-white flags n
hvid-blå-hvide flag
(neologism) A symbol of opposition to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine that has been used by Russian anti-war protester, as well as a symbol of opposition to the current government of Russia, by several personal internet accounts.

white-eyed gull white-eyed gulls n
rødehavs-måge
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, a small gull that is endemic to the Red Sea.

white-haired adj
hvidhåret
Having white hair, especially from old age.

white-rumped sandpiper white-rumped sandpipers n
hvidrygget ryle
A type of sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis).

white-tailed eagle white-tailed eagles n
havørn
A sea-eagle with a distinctive white tail; (Haliaeetus albicilla).

white-winged tern white-winged terns n
Hvidvinget Terne
Chlidonias leucopterus, a species of tern in the family Laridae.

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ whitebeams n
akselrøn
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria (now Aria edulis), native to Eurasia, especially common whitebeam.

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ whiteboards n
whiteboard
(by extension, computing) A collaborative tool allowing several users to write and draw on the same shared display.

whitefly whiteflies n
mellus
Any of various small insects of the family Aleyrodidae that have long wings, and a white body; often a garden pest

whitener whiteners n
pulverfløde
(Canada, countable, uncountable) A powder added to tea or coffee in place of milk. A "non-dairy creamer".

whitewash /ˈwaɪt.wɑʃ/ /ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/ /ˈwɐɪt.wɑʃ/ whitewashes n
hvidvask
(politics) A campaign to paper over unfavorable elements; (everyday life) pretense.

whitewash /ˈwaɪt.wɑʃ/ /ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/ /ˈwɐɪt.wɑʃ/ v
hvidkalke
(transitive) To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
hvidvaske
(transitive, figurative) To cover over errors or bad actions.

whither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðəɹ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðəɹ/ adv
hvorhen
(generally) In or to any place to which; to whatever place; wherever.
To which place; also (after a noun denoting a place) to which.

whiting /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪŋ/ whiting whitings n
hvilling
A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ more whitish most whitish adj
hvidlig
Somewhat white, pale or almost white.

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
hvem som
(fused relative, archaic, or, marginal) Whoever, he who, they who.

who's who who's whos n
Kraks blå bog blå bog
(countable, sometimes, capitalized) A publication containing biographies of well-known or important people.

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ whodunits n
krimi kriminalroman kriminalfilm
A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
enhver som hvem der end hvem i alverden
(fused relative) Any person or persons that.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] more whole most whole wholer wholest adj
hel
Entire, undivided.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] more whole most whole adv
helt
(colloquial) In entirety; entirely; wholly.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] wholes n
helhed hele
Something complete, without any parts missing.

whole milk whole milks n
sødmælk
Milk from which none of its constituents (e.g. fat) have been removed.

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ more wholehearted most wholehearted adj
helhjertet
Having no reservations; showing unconditional and enthusiastic support.

wholemeal bread wholemeal breads n
fuldkornsbrød
(cuisine) Bread made from wholemeal flour, having had none of the bran or germ removed.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ more wholesale most wholesale adj
en gros engros
Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ more wholesale most wholesale adv
en gros engros
In bulk or large quantity.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ wholesales n
en groshandel en grosvirksomhed engroshandel engrosvirksomhed
(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

wholesaler wholesalers n
grossist
A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

wholesome /ˈholsəm/ more wholesome most wholesome wholesomer wholesomest adj
sund helsebringende
Promoting good physical health and well-being.
retskaffen
Favourable to morals, religion or prosperity; sensible; conducive to good; salutary; promoting virtue or being virtuous.
sund
Marked by wholeness; sound and healthy.

whom /huːm/ pronoun
hvem
(interrogative) What person or people; which person or people.
hvem hvilken
As the object of a preposition.
As the object of a verb.
(relative) Used to refer to a previously mentioned person or people.
(fused relative, archaic, _, outside set patterns) The person(s) whom; whomever.
(informal, especially, non-US) Also used with names of collective nouns that are groups of people, especially singularly-named musical groups or sports teams.

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ whooper swans n
sangsvane
A species of swan, Cygnus cygnus, of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

whooping cough /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ whooping coughs n
kighoste
(disease) A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.

whore /ho(ː)ɚ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɚ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɚ/ whores n
ludder luder hore skøge prostitueret

whore /ho(ː)ɚ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɚ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɚ/ v
prostituere sig sælge sin krop
(intransitive, vulgar) To prostitute oneself.

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ whorls n
tenvægt
A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle. [from c. 1460]

whose /huːz/ determiner
hvis
(interrogative) Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's.
(relative) Of whom, belonging to whom.
(relative) Of which, belonging to which.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
hvorfor
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ interjection
hov hva'
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ whies why's whys n
derfor hvorfor
Reason.

why not adv
hvorfor ikke
Why is that not true?
(rhetorical) Used to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal.
(rhetorical) Used to introduce a proposal.

wick /wɪk/ wicks n
væge
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ more wicked most wicked wickeder wickedest adj
syndig
Evil or mischievous by nature.
fedt
(slang) Excellent; awesome; masterful.

wickerwork wickerworks n
fletværk
A thing or things made of wicker.

wicket /ˈwɪkɪt/ wickets n
låge
A small door or gate, especially one beside a larger one.

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ more wide most wide wider widest adj
bred vid
Having a large physical extent from side to side.

wide awake more wide awake most wide awake adj
lysvågen
(idiomatic) awake and very alert; vigilant, watchful

wide open more wide open most wide open wider open widest open adj
vidåben
Completely open.

wide-angle lens wide-angle lenses n
vidvinkel vidvinkelobjektiv
(photography) A short focal length lens having a wide field of view.

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ widows n
enke
A woman whose spouse (traditionally husband) has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower.
horeunge enke
(typography) A single line of type that ends a paragraph but is separated from it by being carried over to the next page or column.

widow-maker /-də-/ /ˈwɪ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.kɚ/ widow-makers n
enkemager
(idiomatic) Something which or someone who takes the lives of men; a lethal hazard that affects mostly men or is specific to a primarily male trade.

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ widowers n
enkemand
A man whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a man in relation to his late spouse; masculine of widow. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

widowhood widowhoods n
enkestand
The state or period of being a widow or widower.

width /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] widths n
bredde
The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.

wiener /ˈwiːnə(ɹ)/ wieners n
tissemand
(North America, colloquial) The penis.

wife /waɪf/ wives n
kone hustru frue
A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

wig /wɪɡ/ wigs n
paryk
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

wigeon /ˈwɪdʒən/ /ˈwɪdʒɪn/ wigeons n
brunnakke pibeand
Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ wiggles n
vrikken
A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
vrikke
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; To shake or jiggle.

wight /waɪt/ wights n
menneske væsen vætte
(archaic) A living creature, especially a human being.

wigmaker wigmakers n
parykmager parykmagerske
A person who makes wigs.

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /ˈwɪki/ wikis n
wiki
A collaborative website which can be directly edited merely by using a web browser, often by anyone who has access to it.

wiki markup n
wikikode

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikifere
(transitive) To make into a wiki, or to use a wiki approach for.

wikitext n
wikikode

wilco /ˈwɪl.koʊ/ /ˈwɪl.kəʊ/ interjection
det er indforstået indforstået
(radio communications) Indicates agreement and compliance.

wild /waɪld/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] wilder wildest adj
vild
Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
Raucous, unruly, or licentious.

wild animal wild animals n
vilddyr
Any (nonhuman) animal living in a natural, undomesticated state.

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ wild boar wild boars n
vildsvin
A wild swine native to Eurasia and North Africa (Sus scrofa), now widely distributed elsewhere and ancestor of most domestic pig breeds.

wild goose wild geese n
grågås
any of many species of wildlife goose, such as the greylag goose or the Canada goose, whose wedge fly in a wedge or V form, or cuneiform, as opposed to the domesticated goose that would not fly.

wild service tree wild service trees n
tarmvridrøn
A tree with edible fruit, Sorbus torminalis, native to central and southern Europe and neighboring parts of Asia and Africa.

wild strawberry wild strawberries n
skovjordbær
A berry of such a plant.

wild turkey wild turkeys n
kalkun
A large gamebird, Meleagris gallopavo, native to North America.

wildcat /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] wildcats n
vildkat
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ wildernesses n
vildmark vildnis
(uncountable) Uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state inhabited by wild animals and with vegetation growing wild; (countable) a tract of such land; a waste or wild.

will /wɪl/ [wɪo̯] [wɪɫ] [wɪʊ̯] wills n
vilje
The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. [from 10th c.]
One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands. [from 9th c.]

will /wɪl/ [wɪo̯] [wɪɫ] [wɪʊ̯] v
skal vil
(auxiliary) Used to express the future tense, sometimes with an implication of volition or determination when used in the first person. Compare shall. [from 10th c.]
testamentere
(transitive) To exert one's force of will (intention) in order to compel, or attempt to compel, something to happen or someone to do something. [from 10th c.]

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ will o' the wisps n
lygtemand
(British, _, folklore) A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
vil du gifte dig med mig?
Used to propose marriage to someone

willingness /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ willingnesses n
villighed
The state of being willing

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ willows n
pil piletræ
The wood of these trees.

willow grouse willow grouses n
dalrype
Lagopus lagopus, a medium-sized bird in the grouse family.

willow warbler willow warblers n
løvsanger
Phylloscopus trochilus, common species of Eurasiafrican leaf warbler

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ willpowers n
viljestyrke viljekraft
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

willy /ˈwɪli/ willies n
tissemand diller dillermand
(hypocoristic, slang, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) the penis.

wilt /wɪlt/ v
visne
(intransitive) To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ more wily most wily wilier wiliest adj
snu
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

wimp /wɪmp/ wimps n
pjok skvat
(chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

win /wɪn/ wins n
seger
An individual victory.
fuldtræf triumf
(slang) A feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.
overskud
(obsolete) Gain; profit; income.

win /wɪn/ v
vinde sejre overvinde
(transitive, intransitive) To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
vinde
(transitive) To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
erobre vinde
(transitive) To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

win-win /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/ adj
win-win-situation
(of a situation or outcome) That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits. [from 1960s]

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ winches n
spil trækspil
A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).

wind /waɪnd/ /wɪnd/ winds n
vind luftstrøm blæst
(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
(philosophy, alchemy) One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.
vind fjert prut
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
blæse
A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points.

wind /waɪnd/ v
sno vikle
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
trække op
(transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

wind /waɪnd/ /wɪnd/ v
vind luftstrøm blæse blæst
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
vind fjert prut
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

wind back /waɪnd ˈbæk/ v
spole tilbage
(transitive) To wind (a tape, cassette, or film, etc) towards the beginning; to rewind.

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ wind farms n
vindmøllepark
A collection of wind turbines, especially a large-scale array, used to generate electricity.

wind force wind forces n
vindstyrke
(meteorology) the strength of the wind. The Beaufort scale was devised to classify wind forces of various strengths.

wind generator wind generators n
vindgenerator
a wind-driven generator, working on the same principle as a wind turbine but usually on a smaller scale, used for example for charging batteries on sailing boats.

wind horse n
vindhest
An allegory for the human soul in the shamanistic tradition of East and Central Asia.

wind instrument wind instruments n
blæseinstrument
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument that produces sound when air flows through it.

wind power n
vindenergi vindkraft
(physics) Power of the wind.

wind speed wind speeds n
vindhastighet
(meteorology) The local speed of the wind.

wind tunnel wind tunnels n
vindtunnel
A test facility through which air is forced in a controlled manner so as to study the effects of flow around airfoils, aircraft, motor cars etc.

wind turbine wind turbines n
vindmølle
A device for converting wind power into electricity.

wind up /waɪnd ˈʌp/ v
stramme op
(transitive, figuratively, by extension) To tighten (someone or something) by winding or twisting.
afslutte gøre færdig lave færdig
(transitive) To conclude, complete, or finish (something).
opløse
(transitive) To dissolve (a partnership or corporation) and liquidate its assets.

windbag /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ windbags n
sladdertaske sludrechatol
(mildly, derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

windblown more windblown most windblown adj
vindblæst
(of a person) having disheveled hair blown about by the wind.

windbreaker /ˈwɪndbɹeɪkə(ɹ)/ windbreakers n
vindjakke
A thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain.

windlessness n
vindstille

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ windmills n
vindmølle
The structure containing such machinery.

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ windows n
vindue rude
An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
(graphical user interface) A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying the output of and allowing input for one of a number of simultaneously running computer processes.
interval tidsrum vindue
(figurative) A period of time when something is available or possible; a limited opportunity.

window cleaner window cleaners n
vinduespudser
A person whose job is to clean windows.

window envelope window envelopes n
rudekuvert

window frame window frames n
vindueskarm vinduesramme
The wooden, aluminium or PVC etc. framework around a window

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ windowpanes n
rude
A piece of glass filling a window or a section of a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəˌsɪl/ windowsills n
vindueskarm
(architectural element) The horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame.

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ windpipes n
luftrør
The trachea.

windproof more windproof most windproof adj
vindtæt
Providing protection from the wind.

windshield windshields n
forrude
(North America, Philippines) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

windshield wiper windshield wipers n
vinduesvisker
(automobiles, US, Canada) a device used to clear rain and dirt from a windshield; normally a pivoting arm with a rubber blade

windsock windsocks n
vindpose
(aviation) A large, conical, open-ended tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed, used especially at smaller airfields.

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ more windward most windward adj
luv luvart luvside
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

windy /ˈwɪndi/ windier windiest adj
blæsende
Accompanied by wind.

wine /waɪn/ wines n
vin
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting other substances, producing a similar ABV.

wine bottle wine bottles n
vinflaske
A tall bottle with a long neck, normally made of dark or clear glass, for holding and serving wine.

wine cellar wine cellars n
vinkælder
An underground place for storing wine at a constant temperature.

wine glass wine glasses n
vinglas
A glass vessel, normally with a stem, from which wine is drunk.

wine grape wine grapes n
vindrue
Any variety of grape especially suited for winemaking, to be fermented into alcohol; usually, its suitability has been imparted by selective breeding.

wine gum wine gums n
vingummi
(UK, Canada, New Zealand) a chewy, pastille-like jelly candy, usually brightly coloured and fruit flavoured.

wine list wine lists n
vinliste
A list of wines, usually with a short description, available at e.g. a restaurant or bar.

wine rack wine racks n
vinreol
A set of shelves for the organised storage of wine.

winegrower winegrowers n
vinbonde
A person or company that owns a vineyard and produces wine, a vinedresser.

winemaking winemakings n
vinifikation
The process of making wine.

wing /wɪŋ/ wings n
vinge
An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.
A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building.
A faction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.
(sports) A position in several field games on either side of the field.
A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.
vinge flyvinge
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.

wing mirror wing mirrors n
sidespejl
Either of a pair of mirrors on the sides of a car or other vehicle that enable the driver to see to the side and behind.

wing nut wing nuts n
vingemøtrik
A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

winged word /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɜːd/ /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɝd/ winged words n
bevinget ord
(idiomatic, literary, chiefly, in the plural) A word or statement which is very apt for an occasion, or memorable. [late 16th c.]

wingless adj
vingeløs ubevinget
Having no, or only rudimentary, wings.

wingspan wingspans n
vingefang
(usually in singular) The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
blinke
(transitive, intransitive) To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ winners n
vinder segerherre
One who has won or often wins.
afgørende mål
(sports) A point or goal that wins a competition.

winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ more winning most winning winninger winningest adj
vindende
That constitutes a win.

winnings /ˈwɪnɪŋz/ n
gevinst
The spoils of a win; something, usually money, that has been won, usually by gambling.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] winters n
vinter
Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December to February in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July, and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
overvintre
(intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).

winter break winter breaks n
vinterferie
A period of time off during the winter, especially over the Christmas period.

winter coat winter coats n
vinterpæls
(zoology) An animal's seasonal appearance in winter, notably thicker and/or otherwise camouflaged plumage or fur after (often autumnal) moulting

winter solstice winter solstices n
vintersolhverv
(astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun.

winter vomiting disease n
roskildesyge
The gastroenteritic illness caused by noroviruses.

wipe /waɪp/ v
tørre viske
(transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
slette
(transitive, plumbing) To make (a joint, as between pieces of lead pipe), by surrounding the junction with a mass of solder, applied in a plastic condition by means of a rag with which the solder is shaped by rubbing.

wiper /ˈwaɪpɚ/ wipers n
visker
Something, such as a windscreen wiper, that is designed for wiping.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] wires n
tråd
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.

wire brush wire brushes n
stålbørste
A brush that has bristles made of wire; used as an abrasive and on masonry etc.

wire rope wire ropes n
wire
A strong cable consisting of twisted strands of wire, generally intended for supporting heavy loads.

wire stripper wire strippers n
afisoleringstang
A small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires.

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
trådløs
Not having any wires.

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ wisdoms n
visdom
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
(countable) A piece of wise advice.
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
(theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.

wisdom tooth wisdom teeth n
visdomstand
(dentistry) One of the four (one upper and one lower on each side) rearmost molars in humans, which typically develop between ages 18-24.

wise /waɪz/ more wise most wise wiser wisest adj
vis klog
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ wisents n
visent europæisk bison
The European bison, Bison bonasus.

wish /wɪʃ/ wishes n
ønske
The thing desired or longed for.

wish /wɪʃ/ v
ønske
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.

wish list wish lists n
ønskeseddel
A list of desired things.

wishful thinking wishful thinkings n
ønsketænkning
(idiomatic, psychology) The illusion that what one would like to be true is actually true.

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑ.ʃi/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ more wishy-washy most wishy-washy wishy-washier wishy-washiest adj
vægelsindet
Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ more wistful most wistful adj
vemodig længselsfuld
Full of longing or yearning.

wit /wɪt/ wits n
vid
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
Humour, especially when clever or quick.

wit /wɪt/ v
vide
(ambitransitive, chiefly, archaic) Know, be aware of (constructed with of when used intransitively).

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ witches n
heks
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ witch doctors n
heksedoktor
A person (often male) who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers; a shaman.

witch's milk n
heksemælk
Milk secreted from the breasts of newborn babies.

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ witch-hunts n
heksejagt
(now, chiefly, historical) A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, typically in order to persecute or punish them.

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ witchcrafts n
trolddom hekseri heksekunst
The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪ/ /wɪf/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ /ʋid̪/ /ʋit̪/ /ʋið/ preposition
med
Against.
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
In addition to; as an accessory to.
In support of.
Using as an instrument; by means of.
(obsolete) Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
Keeping up with; understanding; following along.

with a grain of salt adv
med et gran salt
(idiomatic) With a little common sense and skepticism.

with all due respect
med al respekt
(formal, idiom) A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.

with child
med barn
(archaic) Pregnant.

with respect to preposition
hvad angår med hensyn til
Regarding; concerning; pertaining to.

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɑ(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ withdrawals n
udtræk
Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
abstinens
A type of metabolic shock the body undergoes when a substance (such as a drug) on which a patient is dependent is withheld.
tilbagetrækning
An act of withdrawing or a state of being withdrawn.

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
visne
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

withholding tax withholding taxes n
kildeskat
A withholding; a tax withheld from employees' salary and paid to the government. The withheld amount is considered a credit in final taxation.

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
uden
In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.
inden for
In the scope or range of.

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
uden foruden
Not doing or not having done something.

without exception
undtagelsesløst
exceptionlessly; in their entirety.

without loss of generality
uden tab af generalitet
(mathematics) With a constraining assumption that, however, makes it clear how to apply the proof performed under this assumption to the general case unconstrained by the assumption.

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ witnesses n
vidne
(countable) One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
(countable, law) Someone called to give evidence in a court.

wittiness wittinesses n
vittighed
the quality of being witty

witty /ˈwɪti/ [ˈwɪɾi] wittier wittiest adj
åndrig
Full of wit.
Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.

wizard /ˈwɪz.əd/ /ˈwɪz.ɚd/ wizards n
troldmand magiker troldkvinde troldkarl
Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.

woad /woʊd/ /wəʊd/ woads n
vajd
(countable) The plant Isatis tinctoria.

wog /wɒɡ/ wogs n
perker
(UK, Irish, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) Any person who looks in-between "white" and "black": originally specifically an Indian, but later also broadened to anybody of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean descent.
(Scientology, often, attributive) A person who is not a Scientologist.

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ woks n
wok
(cookware) A large, round-bottomed cooking pan used in East Asian cooking.

woke /woʊk/ /wəʊk/ more woke most woke woker wokest adj
politisk korrekt
(originally, _, AAVE, slang) Alert, aware of what is going on, or well-informed, especially in racial and other social justice issues.
(by extension, politics, slang, often, derogative) Holding progressive views or attitudes, principally with regard to social justice.

wolf /wʉlf/ /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] wolves n
ulv
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.
don juan
A man who makes amorous advances to many women.

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ wolves in sheep's clothing n
ulv i fåreklæder
(idiomatic) Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

wolf spider wolf spiders n
jagtedderkop
Any of several species of wandering spiders (family Lycosidae) that catch their prey on the ground by stalking it and not building webs.

wolfberry wolfberries n
bukketorn
Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense

wolverine /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ wolverines n
jærv
A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulows.

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] women n
kvinde
A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ womanizers n
skørtejæger
A man who habitually flirts with and seduces, or attempts to seduce, women.

womanly /ˈwʊmənli/ womanlier womanliest adj
kvindelig
Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.

womb /wuːm/ wombs n
livmoder
(anatomy) In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus. [from 8th c.]

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ wombats n
vombat
Any of several herbivorous, burrowing marsupials, of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.

women's studies n
kvindeforskning
The academic field which examines topics concerning women, feminism, and the relationship of gender and politics.

womenfolk n
kvindfolk
Women collectively.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ wonders n
mirakel under vidunder
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
under vidunder
Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.
vidunder-
Someone very talented at something, a genius.
fundere spekulere tænke
(UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
forundre studse
(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
spørge sig undre
(transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl̩/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ more wonderful most wonderful wonderfuler wonderfulest wonderfuller wonderfullest adj
vidunderlig
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ wonts n
vane
(archaic) One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.

woo /wuː/ v
kurtisere
(transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's support.

wood /wʊd/ woods n
træ ved
(uncountable) The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

wood anemone wood anemones n
hvid anemone
Anemone nemorosa.

wood pigeon wood pigeons n
ringdue
The common wood pigeon, an Old World species of pigeon, Columba palumbus.

wood sandpiper wood sandpipers n
tinksmed
A Eurasian species of small wader birds, Tringa glareola, that is the smallest of the shanks.

wood sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ wood sorrels n
skovsyre
A white-flowered, edible woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella.
surkløver
Any of several other species of the genus Oxalis.

wood warbler wood warblers n
skovsanger
Phylloscopus sibilatrix, a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe, and just into the extreme west of Asia in the southern Ural Mountains.

woodblock printing n
bloktryk
A technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper.

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ woodcock woodcocks n
skovsneppe
Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.

woodcut woodcuts n
træsnit xylografi
(uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ more wooded most wooded adj
skovklædt
Covered with trees.

wooden horse wooden horses n
træhest
A toy horse made of wood.

wooden spoon /ˈwʊdən spuːn/ wooden spoons n
træske
A spoon made from wood, commonly used in food preparation.

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ woodlands n
træbevoksning
(broadly) Land covered with woody vegetation.

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ woodlice n
bænkebider
Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ woodpeckers n
spætte
Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood.

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ woodruffs n
skovmærke
Galium odoratum, an aromatic herb.

woodwind /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ woodwinds n
træblæser
(musical instruments) Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.

woodwind instrument woodwind instruments n
træblæser

woodwork woodworks n
træsløjd
(uncountable) Working with wood.
snikkeri træarbejde
(only in plural, often in proper names) A workshop or factory devoted to making wood products.

woof /wʊf/ woofs n
vov vuf
The sound a dog makes when barking; a bark.
(by extension) A sound resembling a dog's bark; specifically (sound engineering) , a low-frequency sound of bad quality produced by a loudspeaker.

wool /wʉl/ /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] wools n
uld
The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
A cloth or yarn made from such hair.

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
ulden
Made of wool.

wop /wɒp/ wops n
fejlfarve sortsmudsker spaghetti spaghettiæder
(UK, US, Australia, slang, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur) A person of Italian descent.

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ words n
ord
(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
(computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register). [from 20th c.]
(telegraphy) A unit of text equivalent to five characters and one space. [from 19th c.]
(now, rare, _, outside certain phrases) Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech. [from 10th c.]
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
(theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
formulere
(transitive) To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

word of honor words of honor n
æresord
A promise; a pledge of one's good faith, veracity, and reliability.

word of mouth n
mund til mund
(idiomatic) Verbal means of passing on information; viva voce.

word order word orders n
ordstilling
The ordering of the syntactic constituents of a language.

word-for-word adj
ordret
Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).

wording wordings n
formulering
A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.

wordmark wordmarks n
ordmærke
(marketing) A logotype; a standardized graphic representation of the name of a company or product used for purposes of easy identification. It is often text with unique typographic or graphical treatment.

wordplay wordplays n
ordspil

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] works n
arbejde arbejdsplads job
The place where one is employed.
arbejde job
labour, occupation, job.
effort expended on a particular task.
arbejde
(physics) A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.
(uncountable, often, in combination) The result of a particular manner of production.
forsvarsværk værk
(countable) A fortification.
værk arbejde
(countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production.

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
arbejde
(intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
(intransitive) To move or progress slowly or with difficulty.
arbejde drive
(transitive) To work or operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.
virke anvende betjene
(intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
arbejde bane sig vej bearbejde få til at ske gære udnytte
(law) To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
bearbejde
To provoke or excite; to influence.
bearbejde forarbejde
To shape, form, or improve a material.
få til at arbejde sætte i arbejde
To force to work.
udnytte
To use or manipulate to one’s advantage.
brodere
(transitive) To embroider with thread.
gå
(intransitive) To move in an agitated manner.
fungere virke
(intransitive) To behave in a certain way when handled

work ethic work ethics n
arbejdsmoral
The value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties.
The tendency to work hard at one's job or duties.

work experience n
praktik
(UK) A short unpaid period of time at a workplace, to gain experience of a working environment.

work life work lives n
arbejdsliv
The part of a person's daily life spent at work; the experiences encountered during that time.

work of art works of art n
kunstværk
A product of the fine arts; a painting, sculpture, etc.

work out /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ v
udarbejde
(transitive) To develop or devise in detail; to elaborate.

work permit work permits n
arbejdstilladelse
A legal authorization which allows a person to take employment in a country other than the one in which they hold citizenship.

work platform work platforms n
arbejdsplatform
An elevated or elevating platform, usually portable, used for carrying out work in normally unreachable locations.

workaholic workaholics n
arbejdsnarkoman
A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ workbenches n
arbejdsbord
A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

workday workdays n
arbejdsdag
(chiefly, US) Any of the days of a week on which work is done; any day in a workweek. The five workdays in many countries are usually Monday to Friday (and are defined as such in official and legal usage even though many people work on weekends).

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ workers n
arbejder
A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

worker bee worker bees n
arbejderbi arbejdsbi
A sterile bee whose specialty is to support the hive, especially by collecting pollen.

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
proletarer i alle lande, foren jer
Laborers are encouraged to unionize or otherwise engage in collective action on a global scale in order to use the strength of their numbers to obtain better working conditions.

workforce /ˈwɜːk.foəs/ /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] workforces n
arbejdsstyrke
All the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.

workhorse workhorses n
arbejdshest
A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse.
(by extension) Someone or something that does a lot of work; something or someone who works consistently or regularly.

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ adj
fungerende
That is or are functioning.
erhvervsaktiv
In paid employment.

working class working classes n
arbejderklasse
The social class of those who perform physical work for a living, as opposed to the professional or middle class, the upper class, or others.

working conditions n
arbejdsforhold
The environment in which one works, as influenced by factors such as cleanliness, lighting, equipment, paid overtime, uniforms, access to amenities, etc.

working day working days n
arbejdsdag
Any of those days of a week on which work is done, officially Monday to Friday in many countries (even though many people work on weekends).
The part of a day in which work is done; the number of hours one must work per day for a specified wage.

working definition working definitions n
arbejdsdefinition
A definition that is chosen for an occasion and may not fully conform with established or authoritative definitions.
A definition being developed; a tentative definition that can be tailored to create an authoritative definition.

working environment working environments n
arbejdsmiljø
The environment in which one is employed, or in which one is required to work.

working group working groups n
arbejdsgruppe
Any more or less formal team working for a specific purpose.

working language working languages n
arbejdssprog
Language that is given a unique legal status in an international organisation or other supranational body as its primary means of communication.

working life working lives n
arbejdsliv
(of a person) The period of one's life spent in employment, between leaving school and retirement.

working memory working memories n
arbejdshukommelse
(psychology) A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.

working pressure working pressures n
arbejdstryk
The pressure that something that operates under and contains pressure normally works at; the specified maximum working pressure is set below the test pressure.

working time working times n
arbejdstid
(legal) The period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Most countries regulate the working time by law, e.g. by stipulating a maximum number of working hours per week. Exact definition varies by the legislation.

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ workouts n
træningspas
An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.

workplace workplaces n
arbejdsplads
The place where someone works.

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ workshops n
værksted
A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.

workshy more workshy most workshy adj
arbejdssky
(British) Disinclined to work; lazy.

workstation workstations n
arbejdsstation
(computing) A desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics.

worktable worktables n
arbejdsbord
(historical) A small table used by ladies for doing needlework.
A table designed for work of a specific type.

worktop worktops n
køkkenbænk
(UK) A surface, usually resting on cupboards or drawers that can be used to work on. Usually in a kitchen.

workweek workweeks n
arbejdsuge
(US) The range of days of the week that are normally worked

world /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɝɫd] [wɵːɯ̯d̥] worlds n
verden menneskehed
(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
verden
(countable) A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.
An individual or group perspective or social setting.
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.

world champion world champions n
verdensmester
The winner of a world cup or world championship.

world cup world cups n
VM verdensmesterskab vm
An event or competition where competitors and/or teams from several different countries to establish a world champion.

world order world orders n
verdensorden
A particular structure that manages the world's stability, informed by a number of legal, political and socio-economic factors.

world peace n
verdensfred
The ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence.

world record world records n
verdensrekord
(sports) The world's best score or time for a certain event.

world war world wars n
verdenskrig
A war involving the major nations of the world.

world's oldest profession n
verdens ældste erhverv
(euphemistic) Prostitution.

world-class /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/ /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/ more world-class most world-class adj
i verdensklasse
Of a standard that ranks among the best in the world.

world-famous /ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/ /ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs/ more world-famous most world-famous adj
verdensberømt
Renowned universally; known worldwide.

worldview worldviews n
verdensanskuelse verdenssyn
A person's personal view of the world and how one interprets it; any ingroup's or society's mainstream view thereof.

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ more worldwide most worldwide adj
global verdensomspændende
Spanning the world; global.

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adv
globalt
Throughout the world.

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ worms n
drage orm
(archaic) A type of wingless "dragon", especially a gigantic sea serpent or any kind of dragon.
orm
(computing) A self-replicating malware that propagates through a network.
(anatomy) A muscular band in the tongue of some animals, such as dogs; the lytta.
(archaic, or, poetic) Any creeping or crawling animal, such as a snake, snail, or caterpillar.

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
kravle
(transitive) To make (one's way) with a crawling motion.
kravle krybe åle
(intransitive) To move with one's body dragging the ground.
orme sig
(transitive, figuratively) To work (one's way or oneself) (into) gradually or slowly; to insinuate.
(transitive, figuratively, in “worm out of”) To drag out of, to get information that someone is reluctant or unwilling to give (through artful or devious means or by pleading or asking repeatedly).

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.wʊd/ wormwoods n
malurt
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

worn out more worn out most worn out adj
udslidt
Damaged and useless due to hard or continued use.
færdig nedslidt udkørt
Exhausted or fatigued from exertion.

worrisome /ˈwɝisəm/ /ˈwʌɹisəm/ [ˈwɜː(ə)səm] more worrisome most worrisome worrisomer worrisomest adj
bekymringsfuld
Causing worry; perturbing or vexing.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ worries n
bekymring
A strong feeling of anxiety.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
bekymre
(intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
(transitive) Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; to exercise.

worrying /ˈwɝijˌɪŋ/ /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ more worrying most worrying adj
foruroligende
Inducing worry.

worrywart /ˈwɚ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwɔːt/ /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/ worrywarts n
sortseer
(originally, US) A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
værre dårligere
comparative form of bad

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adv
værre dårligere
.
Less skillfully.
More severely or seriously.
(sentence adverb) Used to start a sentence describing something that is worse.

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
dyrke forgude
(transitive) To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize.

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
værst
Most inferior; doing the least good.

wort /woɹt/ /wɔːt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ worts n
urt
(brewing, distilling) Also worts: a liquid extracted from mash (ground malt or some other grain soaked in hot water), which is then fermented to make beer, or fermented and distilled to make a malt liquor such as whisky.

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
værd
Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.
(obsolete, except in Scots) Valuable, worthwhile.
Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating.

worth one's while adj
umagen værd
(idiomatic) Good and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ /ˈwɝθlɪs/ more worthless most worthless worthlesser worthlessest adj
værdiløs tarvelig ubrugelig
Having no worth or use; without value.

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ more worthwhile most worthwhile adj
betaler sig svarer sig umagen værd
Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ wounds n
sår skade
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
(criminal, _, legal) An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
skade såre
(transitive) To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ v
pakke ind
(transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ wraths n
vrede
(uncountable, formal) Great anger; (countable) an instance of this.

wreak /ɹik/ /ɹiːk/ v
volde
(transitive) To cause harm; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injure; to let out harm.

wreath /ɹiːθ/ wreaths n
krans
An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
vulst
(heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

wreckage wreckages n
vraggods
Something wrecked, especially the remains or debris of something which has been severely damaged or destroyed.

wren /ɹɛn/ wrens n
gærdesmutte
Troglodytes troglodytes (Eurasian wren, type species and sole Old World species of the family Troglodytidae).

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ wrenches n
skruenøgle skiftenøgle svensknøgle
(US) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes; a spanner. [from 18th c.]

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ v
vride
(transitive) To pull or twist violently. [from 13th c.]

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
bryde
(intransitive) To contend with an opponent by grappling, throwing, or pinning, either as sincere unarmed combat or as a sport.

wrestler wrestlers n
bryder
(wrestling) A person who wrestles.

wrestling /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ wrestlings n
brydning
Ellipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
vride
(archaic, or, Britain, dialectal, also, figuratively) To cause (someone or something) physical harm, injury, or pain; specifically, by applying pressure or by twisting; to harm, to hurt, to injure.
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ wrinkles n
krølle
A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
rynke
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ v
krølle
(transitive) To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.

wrist /ɹɪst/ wrists n
håndled
(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ wristwatches n
armbåndsur
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

write /ɹaɪt/ v
skrive forfatte digte
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
skrive
(transitive) To show (information, etc) in written form.
(intransitive) To be an author.
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.

write down v
afskrive
(transitive, accounting) To make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset.

write off v
nedskrive
(accounting, transitive) To reduce the book value of (an asset) to zero.

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] writers n
forfatter
A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".

writer's cramp n
skrivekrampe
(idiomatic) A debilitating pain preventing easy movement of the wrist, hand, or fingers, resulting from prolonged use of a pen or pencil.

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
vride sig
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ writings n
skrift
(uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.

writing on the wall /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ ɑn ðə ˈwɔl/ /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ ɒn ðə ˈwɔːl/ [ˈɹaɪ̯ɾɪŋ] writings on the wall writings on walls n
skriften på væggen
(idiomatic) An ominous warning; a prediction of bad luck.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong adj
forkert
Incorrect or untrue.
Improper; unfit; unsuitable.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong adv
forkert
(informal) In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.

wrong crowd wrong crowds n
dårligt selskab
(idiomatic) A group of people thought to have a negative influence on a person's behaviour; a bad crowd.

wrong number wrong numbers n
forkert nummer
A telephone call received from an unfamiliar caller, due to a mistake in the number dialled.

wrong-way driver wrong-way drivers n
spøgelsesbilist
A driver who drives in the unpermitted direction, particularly on a highway.

wrongly /ˈɹɑŋ.li/ /ˈɹɒŋ.li/ /ˈɹɔŋ.li/ more wrongly most wrongly adv
forkert
In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; unfairly, unjustly, dishonestly, immorally, wrongfully; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
fejlagtigt
Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.

wrought iron wrought irons n
smedejern
A tough, malleable, ductile form of iron that is forged rather than cast, suitable for welding.

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwiːvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwɪvə(ɹ)n/ wyverns n
lindorm
(heraldiccharge, mythology, fantasy) A draconian creature possessing wings, only two legs and usually a barbed tail.

x-axis x-axes n
x-akse
(analytic geometry) The axis on a graph that is usually drawn left to right and usually shows the range of values of an independent variable.

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ xenons n
xenon
The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.

xenophobe /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ xenophobes n
fremmedhader xenofob
One who hates or fears strangers or foreigners.

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ xenophobias n
xenofobi fremmedangst fremmedfrygt
A hatred of strangers or foreigners.
A fear of strangers or foreigners.
A strong antipathy or aversion to strangers or foreigners.

xenotransplantation xenotransplantations n
xenotransplantation
The transplantation of biological or organic matter from a given species into a different one, especially when this matter has been altered (such as by genetic engineering)

xi /ksaɪ/ /ksiː/ /saɪ/ /zaɪ/ /ʃiː/ xis n
ksi
The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek.

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ xylophones n
xylofon
(percussion instrument) Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ yachts n
yacht jagt
A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.

yachtsman yachtsmen n
sejler lystsejler
A man who sails a yacht.

yak /jæk/ yak yaks n
yakokse yak
An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Burma, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

yam /jæm/ yams n
yams yamsrod
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ yards n
gård
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
An enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, e.g. on farms, railways etc.

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ yarns n
garn
(uncountable) A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.
(nautical) Bundles of fibers twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ yarrows n
røllike
Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ yawns n
gab
The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
gabe
(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
To present a wide opening; gape.

ye gods interjection
I guder
(idiomatic, dated, euphemistic) Used to express surprise or incredulity.

yeah, right /jæ ɹaɪt/ /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ [jæə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jæə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] [jɛə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jɛə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] interjection
helt klart ja klart nok sikkert
(colloquial, sarcastic) Expresses disbelief.

year /jir/ /jøː/ /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ year years n
år
The time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun with respect to the fixed stars; a sidereal year.
The length of a year as marked by a calendar, 365 or 366 days in the Gregorian calendar; a calendar year.
The mean length of a calendar year in the Julian calendar, that is, 365.25 solar days; a Julian year.
(by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star.
A period between set dates that mark a year, such as from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
A level or grade in school or college.
A scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity.

year-round adj
helårs
Operating or continuing throughout the year.

yearbook yearbooks n
årbog
(countable) A reference book, published annually.
årbog blå bog
(countable, US, education) A publication compiled by the graduating class of a high school or college, recording the year's events and containing photographs of students and faculty.

yearling yearlings n
åring
An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɚli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adj
årlig
Happening once every year.

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
længte efter længte til
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

yearning /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈjɝnɪŋ/ yearnings n
længsel
A wistful or melancholy longing.

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ yeasts n
gær
An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
A compressed cake or dried granules of this substance used for mixing with flour to make bread dough rise.
A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.

yeast extract yeast extracts n
gærekstrakt
any of various forms of processed yeast products used as food additives or flavourings.

yell /jɛl/ v
skrige råbe
(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.
(transitive) To convey by shouting.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ more yellow most yellow yellower yellowest adj
gul
Of a yellow hue.
(informal) Lacking courage.
(dated, US) Synonym of high yellow

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ yellows n
gul
The colour of sunflower petals and lemons; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ v
gulne
(intransitive) To become yellow or more yellow.

yellow badge yellow badges n
jødestjerne
(historical) A cloth patch that Jews were ordered to sew on their outer garments to mark them as Jews in public, especially in Nazi-controlled states during the 1930s and 1940s.

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑrd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ yellow cards n
gult kort
(sports) a yellow-coloured card, shown to a player (especially in association football) as a caution that he or she has committed a flagrant foul; a further such foul would result in a red card.

yellow fever n
gul feber
(pathology) An acute febrile illness of tropical regions, caused by a flavivirus (Yellow fever virus) and spread by certain mosquitoes, characterised by jaundice, black vomit and the absence of urination.

yellow jersey /ˌjɛloʊ ˈdʒɝzi/ /ˌjɛləʊ ˈdʒɜːzi/ yellow jerseys n
gule førertrøje
Especially in the Tour de France: the yellow shirt worn by the leader of a stage of a cycling race, which is then awarded to the cyclist who wins the race with the fastest overall time.

yellow onion yellow onions n
zittauerløg
A dry onion with a strong flavor and papery yellowish skin.

yellow pages yellow pages n
gule sider
A telephone directory that lists commercial organizations, organized by type of organization.

yellow tit yellow tits n
taiwanmejse
Machlolophus holsti, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

yellow-billed loon yellow-billed loons n
hvidnæbbet lom
A duck, Gavia adamsii, found in the arctic and subarctic.

yellow-legged gull yellow-legged gulls n
middelhavs-sølvmåge
Larus michahellis, a large gull of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

yellowhammer yellowhammers n
gulspurv
A passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella, of western Eurasia, which is mainly yellow in colour.

yellowish /ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ adj
gulagtig gullig
Somewhat yellow (in colour).

yelp /jɛlp/ yelps n
hyl
An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

yelp /jɛlp/ v
hyle
To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

yep /jɛp/ [jɛp̚] [jɛʔ] yeps n
jep
(informal) Yes.

yes /jes/ /jɛs/ yeses yesses n
ja
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.

yes /jes/ /jɛs/ particle
ja jo
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

yes man yes men n
jasiger
(idiomatic) A person who always agrees with their employer or superior.

yes-no question yes-no questions n
ja-nej spørgsmål
A question that can only be answered by yes or no and does not allow for elaboration or detail.

yessir /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛsːɝ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/ interjection
javel
(informal, or, military) Used to express assent, especially to a male superior.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
i går
On the day before today.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ yesterdays n
i går
The day immediately before today; one day ago.

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ yesteryears n
i fjor
(rare) Last year.

yet /jɛt/ adv
endnu

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ yews n
taks
(countable) A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
taks takstræ
(countable, by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
takstræ taks
(uncountable) The wood of the such trees.

yield /jiːld/ v
vige
To furnish; to afford; to render; to give forth.
give efter
(intransitive) To give way; to succumb to a force.
give
To produce as return, as from an investment.
resultere i
(linguistics) To produce a particular sound as the result of a sound law.

yield line yield lines n
hajtænder
(traffic) a line instructing people to allow people, whose paths cross theirs and who have right of way, to move first

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ yodels n
jodling
A song incorporating yodelling.

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
jodle
(transitive, and, intransitive) To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

yodeler yodelers n
jodler
One who sings so that their voice fluctuates rapidly between their normal chest voice and a falsetto, one who yodels.

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ yogas n
yoga
Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ yogurts n
jogurt yoghurt
A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ yokes n
åg
A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ yokels n
bondeknold bonderøv
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ yolks n
æggeblomme
The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /juː/ /jə/ /jʉ/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ determiner
I du
The individual or group spoken or written to.
I din dit
Used before epithets, describing the person being addressed, for emphasis.

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /juː/ /jə/ /jʉ/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
I du De dig jer Dem
(object pronoun) The person spoken to or written to, as an object. (Replacing thee; originally as a mark of respect.) [from 13th c.]
en man
(indefinite personal pronoun) Anyone, one; an unspecified individual or group of individuals (as subject or object). [from 16th c.]

you and whose army phraseologicalUnit
dig og hvilken hær?
(rhetorical question, sarcastic) Used in response to someone’s threat suggesting that the person in question cannot do what they say alone.

you and yours n
dig og dine
(colloquial) Yourself and your family or loved ones, usually in salutations.

you are what you eat proverb
du er hvad du spiser
Personal health and wellbeing is determined by one's eating habits, in both positive and negative ways.

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
man kan tvinge hesten til truget, men man kan ikke tvinge den til at drikke
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
det må du nok sige
(idiomatic, in response to another person) That is very true.

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
man skal ikke skue hunden på hårene
(idiomatic, metaphorical) It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.

you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs proverb
hvor der handles, der spildes
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some mistakes are made or some sacrifices must occur.

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
man kan ikke lære en gammel hund nye kunster
It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.

you don't say interjection
det siger du ikke!
Really?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)

you get what you pay for proverb
du får, hvad du betaler for
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.

you have beautiful eyes phraseologicalUnit
du har smukke øjne
Used by the speaker to compliment the interlocutor's eyes.

you know /ju noʊ/ /juː nəʊ/ interjection
du ved
(informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

you're never too old to learn proverb
man skal lære så længe man lever
It is possible to learn new things, at any age; one should follow one's desires and dreams.

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
det var så lidt selv tak ingen årsag velbekomme åh, jeg be'r
Used to acknowledge thanks; ritual reply to “thank you”.

young /jʊŋɡ/ /jʌŋ/ younger youngest adj
ung
In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
Youthful; having the look or qualities of a young person.
Of or belonging to the early part of life.
(obsolete) Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.

young pioneer young pioneers n
ungpioner
(Communism) A child who is a junior member of a Communist party, or similar movement.

youngest /ˈjʌŋ.ɡəst/ /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ adj
yngst yngste
Most recently begun or formed.

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɹ/ determiner
din Deres
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (singular; one owner).
jeres Deres
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (plural; more owners).

your grace your graces pronoun
din nåde
(formal, obsolete) you (as a polite form of address to social superiors)

your mom interjection
din mor
(pejorative, slang, mostly, US) A general-purpose insult, often used to comedic effect due to becoming stale.

your mother interjection
din mor
insult

yours sincerely adj
med venlig hilsen
(idiomatic, chiefly, British) A polite, formulaic phrase used at the end of a letter, especially when the sender knows the recipient's name.

yours truly phraseologicalUnit
kærlig hilsen
(idiomatic) Used to close a note or letter.

yours truly pronoun
undertegnet
(idiomatic, informal, humorous) I, me, or myself.

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ /jʉːθ/ [jʉθ] youths n
yngling
(countable) A young man; a male adolescent or young adult.

youth hostel youth hostels n
vandrerhjem vandrehjem
An inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people.

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ more youthful most youthful adj
ungdommelig
Young or seeming young.

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ ytterbiums n
ytterbium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Yb) with an atomic number of 70.

yttrium /ˈjɪtɹiːəm/ /ˈɪtɹiːəm/ yttriums n
yttrium
A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare-earth minerals.

yttrium iron garnet yttrium iron garnets n
yttrium-jern-granat
(mineral) A synthetic mineral used for its special magnetic/optical properties

yum /jʌm/ adj
mums

yum /jʌm/ interjection
mums
Indicating delight at the flavor of food.

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ yummier yummiest adj
lækker
(colloquial, lighthearted, often, childish) Delicious.

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ yurts n
jurte
A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).

zaftig /ˈzæf.tɪɡ/ /ˈzɑf.tɪɡ/ more zaftig most zaftig adj
sanselig
(US, colloquial, of a woman) Having a plump and sexually attractive figure; voluptuous, well-proportioned; large.

zakat /zɑ-/ /zəˈkɑt/ /zəˈkɑːt/ zakats n
zakat
(Islam) Almsgiving, one of the five pillars of Islam, in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes.

zander /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ zander zanders n
sandart
A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ zealots n
fanatiker
One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for their own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.

zealous /ˈziːləs/ /ˈzɛləs/ more zealous most zealous adj
ivrig entusiastisk
Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ zebra zebras n
zebra
(vulgar, pejorative, slang, ethnic slur) A biracial person, specifically one born to a Sub-Saharan African person and a white person.
(informal) A zebra cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata).

zebra crossing zebra crossings n
fodgængerfelt fodgængerovergang
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes painted parallel to the street.

zebra finch zebra finches n
zebrafinke
A small Australasian weaverbird (Taeniopygia guttata) that has markings similar to a zebra.

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ zeitgeisten zeitgeister zeitgeists n
tidsånd zeitgeist
The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ zeitnots n
tidsnød tidspres
(chess) time trouble, time pressure, a situation where a player has little time to complete the required moves

zelkova /ˈzɛlkəvə/ zelkovas n
zelkova
A kind of tree in the elm family (genus Zelkova). [from 19th c.]

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ zeniths n
zenit
(astronomy) The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.
(astronomy) The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.
(by extension) Highest point or state; peak.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
ingen nul
(linguistics) Present at an abstract level, but not realized in the surface form.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ zeroes zeros n
nul nul-
The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
nul
The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.
(finance) A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).
nul ingenting
(informal, uncountable) Nothing, or none.
nulpunkt nul
The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.
nulpunkt rod
(mathematics) A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.
nul hul i jorden
(slang) A person of little or no importance.
nul nulpunkt
A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm, corresponding to a zero value.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
nul
The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
nulstille
(transitive) To set some amount to be zero.

zero growth n
nulvækst
A stationary condition, e.g. in an economy, where growth does not occur.

zero matrix zero matrices zero matrixes n
nulmatrix
(mathematics) A matrix whose entries are all zero.

zero tolerance n
nultolerance
The strict policy of enforcing law(s) or the rule(s), and allowing no toleration or compromise even for first-time offenders or petty violations.

zero vector zero vectors n
nulvektor
(mathematics, linear algebra) A vector 0 in a vector space V such that for any v\in V, 0+v=v; a vector whose value in every dimension is zero; i.e., \vec 0 = <0,0,\ldots,0>.

zero-grade zero-grades n
nultrin

zero-sum game zero-sum games n
nulsumsspil
(game theory) A game (or a similar political or economic system) in which the gains of some players must equal the losses of others.

zeroth /ˈziɹoʊθ/ /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹoʊθ/ adj
nulte
(mathematics) In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.

zinc /zɪŋk/ zincs n
zink
(countable) A single atom of this element.

zinc sulphate n
zinksulfat
(British spelling) an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ZnSO4.

zip /zɪp/ zips n
hvin
The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.

zip /zɪp/ v
lukke
(transitive) To close with a zip fastener.
(transitive, figuratively) To close as if with a zip fastener.
komprimere lukke
(intransitive, followed by a preposition) To move rapidly (in a specified direction or to a specified place) with a high-pitched sound.

zip fastener zip fasteners n
lynlås
A fastener used in clothing, bags, etc, comprised of two rows of teeth that are made to fit into each other by moving a slider along their length and opened again by moving the slider in the other direction.

zircon /ˈzɜː(ɹ)kən/ zircons n
zirkon
(uncountable) A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or grey colour and consisting of silica and zirconia.

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ zirconiums n
zirconium zirkonium
A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ zithers n
citer citar
(string instrument) A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ zlote zloties zloty zlotych zlotys n
zloty
The currency unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy.

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪˌæk/ zodiacs n
dyrekreds zodiak
(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
dyrekredsj zodiak
(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ zombies n
zombie
(computing) A computer affected by malware which causes it to do whatever the attacker wants it to do without the user's knowledge.

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ zones n
zone
A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.

zone out v
falde i staver
(informal, intransitive) To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing

zoo /zuː/ zoos n
zoo zoologisk have
A park where live animals are exhibited.

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more zoological most zoological adj
zoologisk
Of, or relating to, zoology.

zoologist /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ zoologists n
zoolog
One who studies zoology.

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ zoologies n
zoologi
The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.

zoom /zuːm/ zooms n
brummen
A humming noise from something moving very fast.

zoom lens /zu(ː)m lɛnz/ zoom lenses n
transfokallinse zoomlinse zoomobjektiv
(photography) A lens containing a mechanical assembly of inner lenses, allowing the focal length to be changed rapidly.

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ zoonoses n
zoonose
(biology, microbiology) An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
zoonotisk
relating to, or having a zoonosis

zooplankton /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ zooplankton zooplanktons n
dyreplankton
(zoology) Free-floating small protozoa, crustaceans (such as krill), etc. and the eggs and larvae from larger animals.

zugzwang /-swæŋ/ /-swɑŋ/ /-zwɑŋ/ /ˈtsuːktswɑŋ/ /ˈzuːɡ-/ /ˈzʊɡ-/ /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ zugzwangs zugzwänge n
træktvang
(chess) A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
(figurative) A situation in which someone is forced to make a disadvantageous move.

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ zygotes n
zygote
A fertilized egg cell.

Åland /ˈɑlənd/ /ˈɔːlənd/ pn
Ålandsøerne
An archipelago in the Baltic Sea

Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ /ˈɔːləsʊnd/ pn
Ålesund
A town (with bystatus) and municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)siɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)ziɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)zɪɹ/ /ˈiːsə/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ Áss pn
as
The principal group of benevolent deities in the Norse pantheon, representing power and war; opponents of the Vanir.

Île-de-France pn
Île-de-France
An administrative region in north-central France, including Paris.

Ólavsøka pn
Olaj
a festival taking place annually on the 28th and 29th of July in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Öland pn
Öland Øland
The second-largest island of Sweden.

Ústí nad Labem pn
Ústí nad Labem
A city in the Czech Republic

éminence grise /ˌeɪ-/ /ˌɛmɪnɑns ˈɡɹiz/ /ˌɛmɪnɒns ˈɡɹiːz/ éminence grises éminences grises n
grå eminence
(idiomatic) A secret or unofficial decision-maker.

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ übermenschen n
overmenneske
(in Nietzschean, _, philosophy) An overman (“higher” man) who has overcome (transcended) his (mere) humanity. (There is no consensus regarding the exact nature of the figure of the übermensch in Nietzsche’s philosophy.)

Šiauliai /ʃaʊˈleɪ/ pn
Šiauliai
A city in Lithuania.