dane
word
/ˈdeɪn/
dayn
/ˈdeɪn/
dayn
Definition
A Dane is a person from Denmark or of Danish nationality.
Usage & Nuances
"Dane" is always capitalized and refers to nationality or people from Denmark, not to the Danish language (which is "Danish"). It can refer to both men and women. Do not confuse with "Danish" (the language or pastries).
Spanish: danés - danesaPortuguese (BR): dinamarquês - dinamarquesaPortuguese (PT): dinamarquês - dinamarquesaChinese (Simplified): 丹麦人Chinese (Traditional): 丹麥人Hindi: डेनिश नागरिकArabic: دنماركيBengali: ডেন (ডেনমার্কের নাগরিক)Russian: датчанин - датчанкаJapanese: デンマーク人Vietnamese: người Đan MạchKorean: 덴마크인Turkish: DanimarkalıUrdu: ڈینش (ڈنمارک کا باشندہ)Indonesian: orang Denmark
Example Sentences
A Dane won the race last year.
basic
My friend is a Dane from Copenhagen.
basic
Every Dane speaks Danish.
basic
Have you ever met a Dane before?
natural
The new chef is actually a Dane, which surprised everyone.
natural
Most Danes are very proud of their country.
natural