Danish

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adjective

Dan·​ish ˈdā-nish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language

Danish

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noun

1

: the Germanic language of the Danes

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plural Danish : a piece of Danish pastry

Examples of Danish in a Sentence

Adjective

She knows a few Danish phrases.

Noun

We had cheese Danish for breakfast.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In contrast, my shop is come in, get a cup of coffee, grab a Danish, go on about your day. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 June 2026

The conversations were crackling in both Greenlandic and Danish, and the local beer was flowing. — Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026

Mengel graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 2019, with his graduation film, For Juliane being Danish Academy Award-nominated. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 June 2026

Crown Prince Christian will now continue his military service with the Royal Life Guards regiment of the Royal Danish Army and serve as a platoon leader at the Guards Barracks in Høvelte. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Danish

• Danish pastry

Kids Definition

Danish

1 of 2 adjective

Dan·​ish ˈdā-nish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or Danish

Danish

2 of 2 noun

1

: the Germanic language of the Danes

2

plural Danish : a piece of Danish pastry