Spanish word

danés

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈnes/

Meaning

  • masculine nounDanish

Example

¿Hablas danés?

Do you speak Danish?

Illustration for danés (Danish)

More examples

Voy a tomar clases de danés este verano.

I'm going to take Danish classes this summer.

Core concept

The North Germanic language spoken in Denmark.

Common phrases

  • hablar danés

    speak Danish

  • aprender danés

    learn Danish

  • clases de danés

    Danish classes

Similar words

noruego: North Germanic language of Norway, characterized by strong regional dialect variation.
sueco: North Germanic language of Sweden, notable for distinctive intonation and word-final sounds.

Definition in Spanish

Lengua que se habla en Dinamarca; también se usa como nombre para una persona originaria de Dinamarca.

Word origin

From the name of the Danes, entering Spanish via Latin and Romance developments and formed with the suffix -és to mark a language or nationality.

Usage tips

  • The written accent appears in the singular (danés) but drops in the plural (daneses).

Other meanings

  • Danenoun

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