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elder in Danish

elder in Danish is ældre, hyld, hyldebusk — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

elder in Danish

ældre
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
hyld
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
hyldebusk
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
hyldetræ
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.

What does "elder" mean?

  1. noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
    "The village elders met to settle the dispute."
  2. adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
    "His elder brother went to university first."
  3. noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
    "She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow."
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elder in a sentence

  • The village elders met to settle the dispute.
  • She was raised to show deep respect for her elders.
  • His elder brother went to university first.
  • She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow.

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What is "elder" in Danish?

"elder" in Danish is ældre, hyld, hyldebusk. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

How do you use "elder" in a sentence?

Example: "The village elders met to settle the dispute." In Danish, "elder" is ældre, hyld, hyldebusk.

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

Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "elder": ældre, hyld, hyldebusk, hyldetræ.

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