: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language
1
: the Germanic language of the Danes
2
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
Dan Cancian, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Vikander’s credits include Ex Machina, The Danish Girl, Anna Karenina, Jason Bourne, The Green Knight, and Tomb Raider.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
Translated Literature The ten books on this year’s longlist were originally published in six different languages: Arabic, Danish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Swedish.
—The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
Hebrew Meaning: Bee Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deborah, Debbie
Karen
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Pure
Fun Fact: Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine.
—Katie Nolan, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The Danish was suspended for exceeding Formula 1’s penalty-point limit after being deemed at fault for a collision with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza earlier this month.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Vikander’s credits include Ex Machina, The Danish Girl, Anna Karenina, Jason Bourne, The Green Knight, and Tomb Raider.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
Translated Literature The ten books on this year’s longlist were originally published in six different languages: Arabic, Danish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Swedish.
—The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
Hebrew Meaning: Bee Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deborah, Debbie
Karen
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Pure
Fun Fact: Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine.
—Katie Nolan, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for Danish
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“Danish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Danish. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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Danish
1 of 2 adjective
Dan·ish
ˈdā-nish 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or Danish
Danish
2 of 2 noun1
: the Germanic language of the Danes
2
plural Danish
: a piece of Danish pastry
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