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gaffer in Danish

gaffer in Danish is lysmand, gammel mand, formand — gaffer means the chief lighting technician on a film or television set.

gaffer in Danish

lysmand
noun
(film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
gammel mand
noun
(colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
formand
noun
(UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.

What does "gaffer" mean?

  1. noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
    "The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take."
  2. noun British informal: a boss, foreman, or manager, especially in sport.
    "The players say the new gaffer has transformed the team."
  3. noun An old man, especially an elderly one from the countryside.
    "The old gaffer sat outside the pub every afternoon."
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gaffer in a sentence

  • The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take.
  • The players say the new gaffer has transformed the team.
  • The old gaffer sat outside the pub every afternoon.

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What is "gaffer" in Danish?

"gaffer" in Danish is lysmand, gammel mand, formand. gaffer means: The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.

How do you use "gaffer" in a sentence?

Example: "The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take." In Danish, "gaffer" is lysmand, gammel mand, formand.

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

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "gaffer": lysmand, gammel mand, formand.

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