duck in Danish
duck in Danish is and, vildand, dukke — duck means a web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
duck in Danish
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vildand
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Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
dukke
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
dykke
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
smyge uden om
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.
undvige
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.
What does "duck" mean?
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noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
"They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
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verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
"He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
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verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
"The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
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noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.
""Are you alright, duck?" the shopkeeper asked."
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duck in a sentence
- They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond.
- He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
- She ducked behind the sofa when the ball came flying at her.
- The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts.
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What is "duck" in Danish?
"duck" in Danish is and, vildand, dukke. duck means: A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
How do you use "duck" in a sentence?
Example: "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond." In Danish, "duck" is and, vildand, dukke.
Are there other ways to say "duck" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 6 translations listed for "duck": and, vildand, dukke, dykke, smyge uden om, undvige.
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