Danish Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdeɪnɪʃ/

DAY-nish

UK

/dˈeɪnɪʃ/

DAY-nish

Definition

"Danish" can mean something or someone from Denmark, or a sweet pastry made in a Danish style, usually filled with fruit or cream.

Usage & Nuances

As an adjective, use 'Danish' before nouns: 'Danish culture', 'Danish person'. As a noun, 'a Danish' usually means the pastry, so context is important. Don't confuse with 'Dutch' (from the Netherlands).

• Spanish: danés - pastel danés
• Portuguese (BR): dinamarquês - pão doce dinamarquês
• Portuguese (PT): dinamarquês - pastel dinamarquês
• Chinese (Simplified): 丹麦的 - 丹麦酥
• Chinese (Traditional): 丹麥的 - 丹麥酥
• Hindi: डेनिश - डेनमार्क का पेस्ट्री
• Arabic: دنماركي - معجنات دنماركية
• Bengali: ডেনিশ - ডেনিশ পেস্ট্রি
• Russian: датский - датская выпечка
• Japanese: デンマークの - デニッシュペストリー
• Vietnamese: Đan Mạch - bánh Đan Mạch
• Korean: 덴마크의 - 데니시 페이스트리
• Turkish: Danimarkalı - Danimarka pastası
• Urdu: ڈینش - ڈینش پیسٹری
• Indonesian: Denmark - kue danish

Example Sentences

She loves eating a Danish with her coffee.

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He is learning to speak Danish at school.

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My neighbor is Danish.

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I picked up some fresh Danish from the bakery.

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Do you know any good Danish movies to watch?

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The Danish weather changes quickly, so pack accordingly.

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