ombudsman in Danish

ombudsman in Danish is ombudsmand — ombudsman means an official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organization, and to recommend a fair settlement.

ombudsman in Danish

ombudsmand

noun

An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

What does "ombudsman" mean?

noun An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organization, and to recommend a fair settlement.
"After the bank refused to refund the fraudulent charges, she took her case to the financial ombudsman."
noun A person inside an organization whose job is to handle internal grievances confidentially, such as a university or newspaper ombudsman.
"Staff can raise concerns with the university ombudsman without telling their line manager."

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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”.

ombudsman in a sentence

After the bank refused to refund the fraudulent charges, she took her case to the financial ombudsman.
The ombudsman ruled that the council had failed in its duty of care.
Staff can raise concerns with the university ombudsman without telling their line manager.
The newspaper's ombudsman listens to readers who feel a story was unfair.

Similar words in Danish

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Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ombudsman" in Danish?

"ombudsman" in Danish is ombudsmand. ombudsman means: An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organization, and to recommend a fair settlement.

How do you use "ombudsman" in a sentence?

Example: "After the bank refused to refund the fraudulent charges, she took her case to the financial ombudsman." In Danish, "ombudsman" is ombudsmand.

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