Danish–English dictionary

parlament

(usually capitalized as a proper noun) A council or assembly of leaders; a formal deliberative assembly.

parlamentsgruppe

A grouping of all the members of a legislature from the same party.

parodiere

(transitive) To make a parody of something.

paroxysme

(countable, medicine) A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.

pårørende

Close friend, spouse, or partner (for example on a hospital admission form), one of someone's close ones.

parring

(graph theory) A set of independent edges in a given graph, i.e. a set of edges which do not intersect, such that pairs of vertices are "matched" to each other one to one.

parti

A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.

participere

(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

participium

(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

partikel

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]

partisan

(historical) A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.

partisk

Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

partiskhed

(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.

partisoldat

A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

partitur

(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

partner

Someone with whom one dances in a two-person dance.

partnerskab

The state of being associated with a partner.

paryk

A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

parykdue

A domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) with reversed feathers on its neck.

pas

A low point in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross the range.

pascal

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.

pasform

The degree to which something fits.

pasgang

An easy gait, especially that of a horse.

påske

A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

påskelilje

(countable) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales.

påskud

A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

passage

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

passager

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

passagerfly

A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.

passagervogn

(rail, UK, Australia) A passenger car, either drawn by a locomotive or part of a multiple unit.

passe

(intransitive) To have its proper place.

passe børn

(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.

passe på

(defective, ambitransitive) To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).

passe til

(intransitive) To be of the right size and shape

passende

In an adequate manner.

passerseddel

(by extension, informal) Any document that allows entry or passage.

passion

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

passiv

(countable, broadly, by extension) A submissive partner in a sexual relationship.

passiv-agressiv

(psychology) Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.

password

(computing, cryptography) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on; archetypally a word#Noun but nowadays often an alphanumeric#Adjective string or a phrase#Noun.

pasta

(uncountable) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

påstået

Asserted but not proved.

påstand

An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

pastiche

A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.

påstigning

The act of embarking.

pastor

(Protestantism) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

pastorat

The benefice, duties, or office of a vicar.

pat

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted.

påtaget

Being a pretense, simulation, or counterfeit, or something false or fraudulent.

pate

A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

påtegning

An amendment or annotation to an insurance contract or other official document (such as a driving licence).

patent

A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.

patentmedicin

A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.

patetisk

(by extension) Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.

patient

A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.

patientgruppe

A group of patients in a medical trial.

patofysiologi

(pathology) The physiological processes associated with disease or injury.

patolog

An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.

patologisk

(medicine) Pertaining to pathology.

patos

(rhetoric) A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker uses emotional appeals to the audience as the main form of persuasion.

påtrængende

Requiring immediate attention.

patriakal

Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

patriarkalsk

Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

Patricia

A en given name.

Patrick

(countable) A en given name.

patriot

A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

patriotisk

Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

patriotisme

Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

patron

(historical, Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.

patronym

(onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

patronymikon

(onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

patrulje

(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.

patte

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted.

pattebarn

A person who is immature, infantile, or feeble.

pattedyr

An animal of the class Mammalia.

pattegris

A young pig.

påtvinge

(transitive) To force something upon someone.

paucalis

(grammar) A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural.

pauke

(musical instruments) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.

Paula

A en given name.

Pauline

A en given name.

Paulus

In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.

pause

An interval or intermission between two parts of a performance, for example a theatre show, broadcast, or sports game.

pavedømme

(usually) The office of the pope of Rome, who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

pavelig

Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

påvirke

(transitive) To influence or alter.

påvirket

Influenced or changed by something.

påvirkning

The act of affecting or acting upon.

pædagogik

The profession of teaching.

pædagogisk

Of, or relating to education.

pædiater

(American spelling) A physician that specializes in pediatrics; the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

pæl

A small, often temporary, pool of water, usually on a path or road. [from 14th c.]

pæon

A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

pære

An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

peanut

A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.

peberbøsse

A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

peberkage

(transitive, idiomatic, uncommon) To decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way.

pebermø

(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

pebre

(transitive) To add pepper to.

pedal

A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.

pedant

A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

pedantisk

Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.

pedel

(Scotland, Hong Kong) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles (the term caretaker is also used in Hong Kong, particularly in ESF and independent British schools).

Peder

A en given name.

Pedersen

A member of an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast.

pege

(transitive) To identify or point out; to blame for something.

pegefinger

(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

pejle

To ascertain, or to try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe.

pejling

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.

pejorativ

A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

pejs

An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

pekannød

A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree.

pelargonie

A bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans) .

pelikan

Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

pels

(countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.

pen

A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.

pendle

(intransitive, US, UK, Canada) To regularly travel from one's home to one's workplace or school, or vice versa.

pendul

(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

penge

A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).

pengeafpresning

The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.

pengeafpresser

Someone who blackmails.

pengeautomat

(banking) Initialism of automated teller machine or automatic teller machine.

pengemand

A person who funds an operation.

pengemaskine

(business) A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.

pengepung

(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

pengeskab

A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

pengesum

The total value of liquid assets available for an individual or other economic unit, such as cash and bank deposits.

pengeudlåner

A person who lends money and charges interest, especially one who is not part of the official financial industry.

penibel

(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

penicillin

(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

pennespids

The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.

Pennsylvania

A state of the United States. Capital: Harrisburg. Largest city: Philadelphia.

Pennsylvanien

A state of the United States. Capital: Harrisburg. Largest city: Philadelphia.

pensel

A thin brush for applying paint.

pension

(finance) An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes. [from 16th c.]

pensionist

(chiefly, UK, Canada) Someone who lives on a pension, especially the retirement or old age pension.

pensum

(US) The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.

pentagon

(geometry) A polygon with five sides and five angles.

pentagram

The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.

Pepsi

A brand of carbonated cola non-alcoholic drink produced by the company PepsiCo.

Per

A en given name.

per indbygger

Per person.

per se

(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself.

per styk

Apiece; each.

percentil

(statistics) Any of the ninety-nine points that divide an ordered distribution into one hundred parts, each containing one per cent of the population.

percussion

(music) The section of an orchestra or band containing percussion instruments; such instruments considered as a group; in bands, may be separate from drum kits.

percussionist

A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.

perfektionist

Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

perfektionistisk

(philosophy) Inclined or related to perfectionism.

perforere

(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.