Danish–English dictionary

perfume

A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor.

periferi

The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.

Perikles

(historical) An Ancient Greek politician.

period

The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]

periode

Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.

periodikum

A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

periodisk

In a manner that is regular or periodic.

periodisk optrædende

Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

periskop

A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

peristaltik

(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

perkussion

(medicine) The tapping of the body as an aid to medical diagnosis.

perle

(figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.

Perm

A city, the administrative center of Perm Krai, Russia.

permanent

Lasting for an indefinitely long time.

permanganat

(inorganic chemistry) any salt of permanganic acid: they are purple crystalline solids, mostly soluble in water, and are strong oxidizing agents

permission

Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

pernittengrynet

Requiring attention to minor details.

perron

A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

Persefone

(Greek god) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.

perser

(historical, countable) A person from Persia.

Persien

Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.

persienne

A blind consisting of overlapping horizontal, flat slats, usually made of metal, vinyl or wood, that can be tilted so as to let in more or less light.

persisk

(historical, countable) A person from Persia.

person

(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.

person, der begår underslæb

One who steals money they have been trusted with, especially from one's employer; one who embezzles.

persona non grata

A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

personage

(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.

personale

(engineering) An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.

personlig

Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals

personlighed

(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.

personligt

Personally, for my part; used in apposition to I, sometimes for simple emphasis and sometimes with implicit exclusion of any others performing the activity described. [from 10th c.]

personsøger

(telecommunications) A wireless telecommunications device that receives text or voice messages.

personvogn

A wheeled vehicle, generally pulled by a horse.

perspektiv

A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

perspektivisk

Of, in or relating to perspective.

pertentlig

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

Peru

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.

pervers

Turned aside while against something, splitting off from a thing.

perverst menneske

A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

pessar

A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.

pessimist

Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

pessimistisk

Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

pest

Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

pestilens

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

pesto

A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).

Peter

A en given name.

Petersbrev

(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

Petersen

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

petition

(law, by extension) A formal written application made to a magistrate or court for an order or a suit for divorce. [from 1730s]

Petrograd

A region of Saint Petersburg city, Saint Petersburg, Northwest Russia district, European Russia, Russia.

petroleum

A thin, often colorless or blue or straw-colored petroleum-based fuel, heavier than gasoline/petrol or naphtha but lighter than diesel, used primarily as jet fuel but also for heating and lighting in some remote or impoverished areas.

petroleumsblå

Having a bluish-green colour.

Phoenix

A white variety of grape of German origin used for winemaking.

phosphor

(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

photoshoppe

(trademark, media, computing, usually, transitive) To digitally edit or alter (a picture or photograph).

photoshoppet

Of an image, digitally edited or altered.

pianist

(musician) A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

pibekrave

A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).

piccolo

A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands.

piccolofløjte

A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.

picnic

The meal eaten at such a gathering.

pico-

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−12 (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth).

pidgin

(linguistics) An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

pidginsprog

(linguistics) An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

Piemonte

An administrative region in the north of Italy.

pig

A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.

pige

(sometimes, offensive, see usage note) A woman, especially a young and often attractive woman.

pigebarn

(colloquial) An attractive, young woman.

pigelus

(North America, Australia, colloquial, childish, usually, in the plural) Any germ or contaminant, real or imagined, especially from the opposite gender (for pre-pubescent children).

pigenavn

A given name for a girl.

pik

(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

pikant

(of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.

pike

(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.

pikke

To seize and pick up with the beak, or as if with the beak; to bite; to eat; often with up.

piko-

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−12 (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth).

piktogram

A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

pil

(computing) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.

pilaf

A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

pilekogger

(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

piletræ

The wood of these trees.

pilgrim

One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

pilgrimsfærd

A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

pilgrimsrejse

A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

pille

(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

pilleæske

A small box in which pills are kept.

pilot

An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

pilotafsnit

(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilrokke

Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.

pimpsten

A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.

pincet

A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

pind

A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.

pine

(transitive) To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

pingvin

Any of several flightless sea birds, of the family Spheniscidae within the order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

pinlig

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

pip

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

pippe

(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.

pirateri

(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

piratfisk

(ichthyology) Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).

piratkopiere

(transitive, intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of.

piratkopiering

The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.

pirog

(North America) A square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling.

Pisa

The capital city of the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.

pisk

A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

piske

(transitive) To hit with a whip.

piskeris

A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).

piskeslag

A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.

piskesmæld

(countable) The lash of a whip.

piskesmældslæsion

(countable) The lash of a whip.

piskesnert

The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

pistacie

The nutlike fruit of this tree.

pistacienød

The nutlike fruit of this tree.

pistil

A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

pistol

A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

pittoresk

Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

pivfræk

(dated, idiomatic) Devastatingly attractive.

pixel

One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

pizzeria

A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

pjatteri

(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

pjække

To abridge or shorten a work; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.

pjækken

The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

pjok

(chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

placebo

(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. [from 18th c.]

placere

(ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).

placering

Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.

pladder

Idle talk; senseless prattle

plade

Ellipsis of phonograph record (“a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph”).

pladespiller

A device for playing phonograph records.

pladetallerken

The hard surface of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests when being played.

pladning

(philately) An act of determining where a postage stamp is positioned on a sheet.

plads

(intransitive) To have its proper place.

plage

(transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry.

plageånd

Someone or something that nags.

plagiat

(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

plak

(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

plakat

A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)

plan

A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. 1602, Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor. "This is our device,/ That Falstaff at that oak shall meet with us."

planche

(printing, publishing) An illustration in a book, either black and white, or colour, usually on a page of paper of different quality from the text pages.

planere

(transitive) To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

planetarium

A clockwork model of any given solar system.

planetoide

(astronomy) A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and a dwarf planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.

plankton

(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.

planlægning

The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.

plantage

A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

plante

(botany) An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

planteæder

An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

plantepind

A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

plantestok

A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

plantevækst

(uncountable) Plants, taken collectively.

plantning

A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.

plapre

(intransitive) To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.