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pawn in Danish

pawn in Danish is bonde, pantsætning, brik — pawn means to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.

pawn in Danish

bonde
noun
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
pantsætning
noun
An instance of pawning something.
brik
noun
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
bonde
noun
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
pant
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
pantelåner
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
pantsætte
verb
(transitive) To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

What does "pawn" mean?

  1. verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
    "He pawned his watch to cover the rent."
  2. noun The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
    "She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king."
  3. noun A person being used or manipulated by someone more powerful, for their own ends.
    "The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics."

pawn in a sentence

  • He pawned his watch to cover the rent.
  • She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king.
  • The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics.

Similar words in Danish

Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pawn" in Danish?

"pawn" in Danish is bonde, pantsætning, brik. pawn means: To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.

How do you use "pawn" in a sentence?

Example: "He pawned his watch to cover the rent." In Danish, "pawn" is bonde, pantsætning, brik.

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

Yes — Danish has 6 translations listed for "pawn": bonde, pantsætning, brik, pant, pantelåner, pantsætte.

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