Danish–English dictionary

sammenlignet med

In relation to; compared with.

sammenligning

A comparison; a simile.

sammenpresning

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

sammenpresse

To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass.

sammensat

Made up of multiple components; compound or complex.

sammensætning

The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]

sammenskrivning

(typography) Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.

sammensmeltning

The act of melting or liquefying something by heating it.

sammenstød

An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.

sammensværge sig

(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot.

sammensværgelse

(legal) An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.

sammentræf

Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

sammentrækning

(linguistics) A process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme (a word) are reduced or lost, such that it becomes a bound morpheme (a clitic) that attaches phonologically to an adjacent word.

sammentrykke

(intransitive) To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller volume or area, by external weight or force.

Samoa

A country consisting of the western part of the Samoan archipelago in Polynesia, in Oceania. Official name: Independent State of Samoa. Capital and largest city: Apia. Formerly Western Samoa, and, before that, German Samoa. It is distinct from American Samoa.

samovar

A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

samskrivning

(typography) Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.

Samson

(biblical character) An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress.

samspil

Interaction; reciprocal relationship.

samspille

(intransitive) To function in harmony, side by side.

samtale

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]

samtaleanlæg

An electronic communication system, especially one between rooms in a building.

samtidig

At the same time; simultaneously; together.

samtidigt

Overlapping or coinciding in duration.

samtykke

(countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

samurai

In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

samværdsret

(uncountable, legal) The right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child.

samvittighed

(chiefly, fiction, narratology) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person, a being or merely a voice that gives moral lessons and advices.

samvittighedsfuld

Having scruples or compunctions.

samvittighedsnag

A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

sanatorium

An institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence.

sand

Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sandal

(footwear) A type of open shoe made up of straps or bands holding a sole to the foot

sandart

A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.

sandbanke

(music) A vertical line across a musical staff dividing written music into sections, typically of equal durational value.

sandelig

(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.

sandet

Covered with sand.

sandfarve

A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sandfarvet

Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sandhed

(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.

sandkasse

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]

sandpapir

(uncountable) Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.

sandsæk

A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.

sandsten

A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

sandstorm

A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

sandsynlighed

(countable) The probability of something happening.

sandsynligvis

In all likelihood.

sandwich

The simultaneous sexual penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people or objects.

sang

(ornithology) A vocalisation made by a bird, more complex than a call, for purposes associated with courtship and territory.

sangcikade

Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.

sanger

A person who sings, often professionally.

sangerinde

A person who sings, often professionally.

sangfugl

A bird having a melodious song or call.

sanglærke

A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.

sangria

A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.

sangtekst

The words to a song (or other vocal music).

sangvinsk

(obsolete, physiology) Having a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours, thought to be marked by irresponsible mirth; indulgent in pleasure to the exclusion of important matters.

Sankt

A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name.

sankthansdag

Midsummer Day, the English quarter day.

sanktion

(mostly, in the plural) A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

sans

Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

sanselig

(figuratively) Sexually enthralling.

sanskrit

A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism.

sapioseksuel

Sexually attracted to intellectual or mental qualities over appearance.

sår

The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.

Sara

(biblical character) The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible.

saracener

(dated) A Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades.

Sarah

A en given name.

Sarajevo

The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, built on the Miljacka river.

sårbar

More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

sarder

A native or inhabitant of Sardinia, Italy.

Sardinien

An island and autonomous region of Italy, in the Mediterranean Sea.

sardinier

A native or inhabitant of Sardinia, Italy.

sardinsk

Of, from or relating to Sardinia, Italy.

sardisk

Of, from or relating to Sardinia, Italy.

såre

(transitive) To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

sari

The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.

sarkasme

(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.

sarkofag

A stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture.

sårskorpe

An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

sarthed

The quality of being delicate.

Satan

(religion) The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity into sin; the Devil; (Theistic Satanism) the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.

satans

(vulgar, sometimes, _, offensive) Used as an intensifier.

satellit

A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one. [from 17th c.]

satire

(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

satirisk

Of, pertaining to, or connected with satire.

sats

(music) A large division of a larger composition.

sauce

A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.

saudier

A person from Saudi Arabia or of Saudi Arabian descent.

sauerkraut

(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

Saul

(biblical character) The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.

Saulus

(Christianity) The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

sauna

A room or a house designed for heat sessions.

sautere

(transitive) To cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat, allowing the food to brown and form a crust stopping it from sticking to the pan as it cooks.

sav

A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.

Sava

A river in southern Europe, a right side tributary of the Danube at Belgrade.

savanne

A mixed woodland-grassland biome and ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close.

savl

Saliva trickling from the mouth.

savle

(ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

savlesmæk

An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.

savne

(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret; to feel sadness at the absence of somebody or something.

savsmuld

The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.

savværk

A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber, or (rarely) other hard materials such as stone.

saxofon

A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

sæbe

(countable, uncountable, informal, by extension, mineral) Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.

sæd

(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.

sædcelle

(cytology) A reproductive cell or gamete of a male, carried in semen, that fertilizes an ovum to produce a zygote.

sæde

(figuratively) A membership in an organization, particularly a representative body.

sædelig

Sexually pure, abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

sædvane

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

sædvanlig

Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.

sædvanligvis

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

sæk

(derogatory) An ugly woman.

sækfuld

A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.

sækkelærred

(US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.

sækkepibe

A musical wind instrument possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces sound using air from a reservoir to vibrate enclosed reeds.

sækkepibespiller

One who plays the bagpipes.

sæl

A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.

sælge

(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

sælge sig selv

(transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

sælgekone

A person or a company that vends or sells.

sælger

A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop / store or elsewhere.

sælgerinde

Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

sælgerske

Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

sænke

(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.

sænke slagskibe

A guessing game played on grid paper; see Battleship (game).

sænkning

(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.

sær

Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.

særegen

Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.

særegenhed

A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

særfrimærke

(philately) A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues.

særhed

A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

særlig

To a great extent or degree.

særligt

(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

særling

A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

særpræg

A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.

sæson

(North America, Australia, broadcasting) A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.

sætning

(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied. In modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]

sætningsskade

(architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.

sætstykke

the general locations and area where a movie’s, a film’s, or a video’s scenery is arranged to be filmed also including places for actors, assorted crew, director, producers which are typically not filmed.

sætte

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

sætte fast

(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

sætte håndjern på (nogen)

(ambitransitive) To confine with manacles.

sætte i arbejde

To force to work.

sætte i bevægelse

(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

sætte i forlegenhed

(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

sætte i gabestokken

(transitive) To put in a pillory.

sætte ind

(transitive) To stick with paste; to cause to adhere by or as if by paste.

sætte på diæt

(transitive, dated) To regulate the food of (someone); to put on a diet.

sætte på hylden

To place (something) on a shelf; especially, to place or arrange (books) on a bookshelf.