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danish

/ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/
Dan · ish

Plural:danishes
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• adjective

1

Relating to Denmark, the Danes, or their language.

Example

"The royal family attended a traditional Danish celebration in Copenhagen."

• noun

1

The North Germanic language spoken primarily in Denmark.

Example

"She decided to study Danish before starting her semester abroad in Copenhagen."


2

A sweet pastry made of multiple layers of sweetened dough, typically filled with fruit, nuts, or cheese.

Example

"He grabbed a quick cup of coffee and a cherry danish on his way to the office."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the pastry, 'danish' is often written in lowercase, whereas referring to the nationality, language, or culture strictly requires capitalization ('Danish').

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'denisc', derived from 'Dene' (the Danes, a North Germanic tribe) combined with the suffix '-isc' (equivalent to the modern English suffix '-ish').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Danish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/danish
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