dog in Danish

dog in Danish is hund, hanhund, skurk — dog means a domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

dog in Danish

hund

noun

A mammal of the family Canidae:

hanhund

noun

A mammal of the family Canidae:

skurk

noun

(derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.

hund

noun

(derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.

What does "dog" mean?

noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
"Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide."
noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
"Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame."
noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
"Before lifting the beam, the carpenter checked that the dog was gripping the timber firmly."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

dog in a sentence

Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide.
The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning.
Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame.
"You dirty dog, you promised you would help me move house!" she said, laughing.

Similar words in Danish

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Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dog" in Danish?

"dog" in Danish is hund, hanhund, skurk. dog means: A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

How do you use "dog" in a sentence?

Example: "Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide." In Danish, "dog" is hund, hanhund, skurk.

Are there other ways to say "dog" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "dog": hund, hanhund, skurk.

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