Danish–English dictionary

være på diæt

(intransitive) To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health.

være på slankekur

(intransitive) To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health.

være til

(now, usually, literary) To exist; to have real existence, to be alive.

være tilstrækkelig

(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

være uafgjort

(archaic) To be pending; to be undetermined or undecided.

værelse

A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.

værft

A place where ships are built and repaired.

værge

A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

værk

Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.

værkfører

(management) The leader of a work crew.

værksted

(informal, jocular) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.

værktøj

A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

værn

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

værnemagt

(historical, nazism) The German armed forces from 1935 to 1945.

værnepligt

Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.

værre

(for non-slang definitions)

værst

Most inferior; doing the least good.

værtshus

(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

væsel

A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).

væsen

(science) Any member of the kingdom Animalia of multicellular organisms that are usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing them from plants and fungi) and which derive energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (further distinguishing them from plants).

væsenet

(sometimes, derogatory) A tax collector.

væske

Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.

vætte

(archaic) A living creature, especially a human being.

væv

A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

væve

(transitive) To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.

vævning

(uncountable) The process of making woven material on a loom.

Ve

In Norse mythology, one of two brothers of Odin.

ved

Combined (by effort or ownership).

ved at

Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.

ved siden af

Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.

vedbend

Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

vederstyggelighed

(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]

vedgå

(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.

vedhæng

A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck. [from 15th c.]

vedholde

To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

vedholdende

Held continuously at a certain level.

vedkende

(transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.

vedlægge

(transitive) To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.

vedligehold

(uncountable) Maintenance, upkeep.

vedligeholde

To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

vedligeholdelse

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

vedrøre

(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

vedrørende

Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]

vedtaget

(Model, procedure, disease) Explicitly defined, described or recognized as a reference.

vedtægt

A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

vedvare

(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.

vedvarende

Continuing; uninterrupted.

veg

Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

veganer

A person committed to avoiding products and practices that inherently involve animal use, including all foods containing animal products, and to abstaining from direct and intentional harm to animals as far as possible; an adherent to veganism.

vegansk

Relating to vegans or veganism. [from 1944]

vegetar

A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839]

vegetarianer

A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839]

vegetation

(uncountable) Plants, taken collectively.

vehikel

A conveyance: a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.

vej

(uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.

vejbane

A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.

vejbelægning

(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

vejbred

Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

vejgaffel

The area where something forks or branches: where a ramification takes place.

vejhøvl

A machine used to sort food by size or quality.

vejkryds

(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.

vejlederen

(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

vejledning

A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

vejning

The process by which something is weighed.

vejpunkt

Any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.

vejr

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

vejrandøje

The butterfly Lasiommata megera.

vejrbestandig

Capable of resisting damage caused by the weather.

vejre

(transitive, ergative) To display (a flag) on a flagpole.

vejrmølle

A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.

vejrtrækning

(uncountable) The act of respiration; (countable) a single instance of this.

vejviser

A sign that guides people; guidepost.

vekselvirkning

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

veksle

(transitive) To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.

vektor

(mathematics, physics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.

vel

In good health.

vel-

(manner) Completely, fully.

velbefindende

A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

velbekomme

Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

velfærd

(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

velgørenhed

(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

velgører

Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

velhavende

(by extension) Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.

velhaver

Somebody who is wealthy.

velkendt

Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.

velkommen

Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

velkomst

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

vellugtende

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

vellyst

(uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.

vellystig

Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

velmagtsdage

A period of success, popularity, or power; prime.

velociped

(historical) An early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a wooden frame propelled by means of pushing the feet against the ground.

velordnet

Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.

velsagtens

As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

velsigne

(Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

velsmagende

(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

velstand

Wealth.

veltalende

Fluently persuasive and articulate.

veludrustet

(colloquial, of a person, slightly, _, vulgar) Having a large penis (often well hung).

velvære

A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

velvilje

(uncountable) Disposition to do good.

velvillig

Having a disposition to do good.

vemod

Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

vemodig

Sulky or depressed.

ven

A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.

vende

(transitive, obsolete) To turn (something) round.

vende om

(intransitive, obsolete) To turn back, retreat.

vende sig mod

(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

vende tilbage til

(intransitive) To go back in thought, narration, or argument.

vendekåbe

A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

vendekreds

(geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°26′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

vendepunkt

(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.

vendt

(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).

vene

(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.

venetianer

A native or inhabitant of the city of Venice or surrounding province, Veneto region, northeastern Italy.

Venezuela

A country in South America. Official name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Capital and largest city: Caracas.

venezuelansk

Of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people.

veninde

A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.

venlig

(by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

venlighed

The quality of being friendly.

venligsindet

Without any hostility.

venligst

Used to make a polite request: please.

venligt

In a friendly manner; like a friend.

venneløs

Without friends (without a friend).

venskab

(formal, literary) Friendship; friendliness.

venskabelig

Showing friendliness or goodwill.

venster-

Of or pertaining to the political left.

venstre

Towards the left side.

venstrefløjen

(politics) The left-wing political parties as a group; citizens holding left-wing views as a group.

venstreklikke

(transitive, GUI) To select a software item using, usually, but not always, the pressing of a mouse button.

venstreorienteret

(politics, generally) A person who holds views associated with the political left.

vente

(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

venteliste

A waiting list or other means of organizing people or objects into a first-come-first-served order.

ventende

Pregnant.

ventet

Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

ventil

A valve that works by sliding, such as in a trombone.

ventilator

An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

ventrikel

One of two lower chambers of the heart.

ventrilokvist

A person, especially an entertainer, who practices ventriloquism.

Vera

A en given name.

Veracruz

A city in Veracruz, Mexico.

veranda

A gallery, platform, or balcony, usually roofed and often partly enclosed, extending along the outside of a building. [from 18th c.]

verbbøjning

(grammar) The product of that act: the conjugated forms of a verb, collected into a list or recitation.

verbum

(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being.

verden

(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.

verdensanskuelse

A person's personal view of the world and how one interprets it; any ingroup's or society's mainstream view thereof.

verdensborger

A person regarded as part of the global citizenry; specifically, one who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state.

verdensdel

Each of the traditional main regions into which the Earth’s land surface is divided, including both an extent of mainland and various conventionally associated islands, etc; namely, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australasia/Oceania, North America, South America, and Antarctica.

verdenshav

(countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

verdensomspændende

Concerning all parts of the world.