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shag in Danish

shag in Danish is skarv, topskarv — shag means a tangled or shaggy mass of hair or fibres, or a thick, rough carpet pile.

shag in Danish

skarv

noun

Any of several species of sea birds in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant family), especially a common shag or European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), found on European and African coasts.

topskarv

noun

Any of several species of sea birds in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant family), especially a common shag or European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), found on European and African coasts.

What does "shag" mean?

noun A tangled or shaggy mass of hair or fibres, or a thick, rough carpet pile.
"The old lounge had a brown shag carpet from the seventies."
noun Coarse, shredded tobacco.
"He rolled his own cigarettes from a tin of shag."
noun A cormorant-like seabird found along European coasts (Phalacrocorax aristotelis).
"A shag stood drying its wings on the rocks."
verb To have sex with someone (crude slang).
"The tabloid claimed the pair had been shagging for months."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

shag in a sentence

The old lounge had a brown shag carpet from the seventies.
He rolled his own cigarettes from a tin of shag.
A shag stood drying its wings on the rocks.
The tabloid claimed the pair had been shagging for months.

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shag" in Danish?

"shag" in Danish is skarv, topskarv. shag means: A tangled or shaggy mass of hair or fibres, or a thick, rough carpet pile.

How do you use "shag" in a sentence?

Example: "The old lounge had a brown shag carpet from the seventies." In Danish, "shag" is skarv, topskarv.

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

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "shag": skarv, topskarv.

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