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Definition of vejle
vejle
/ˈvaɪ.lə/
Vej · le
vejle Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A town and municipality located in the Region of Southern Denmark on the Jutland Peninsula, situated at the head of Vejle Fjord.
Example
"During our architectural tour of Denmark, we stopped in Vejle to admire the iconic Fjordenhus building along the waterfront."
2
An inlet or fjord (Vejle Fjord) on the eastern coast of the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark.
Example
"The rolling, forested hills slope gently down toward the tranquil waters of the Vejle."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old Danish word 'wæthel', meaning 'ford' or 'wading place', referencing its historical geographical location at a shallow crossing point.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vejle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vejle