Sphinx in Danish

Sphinx in Danish is Sfinksen, sfinks — Sphinx means a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.

Sphinx in Danish

Sfinksen

proper noun

An ancient, large statue in Egypt, with the face of a man and the body of a lion, lying near the Great Pyramids.

sfinks

proper noun

(Greek mythology) One of the many offspring of Typhon and Echidna, a winged lion-like creature with a woman's face, who committed suicide out of frustration after Oedipus managed to solve her riddles.

sfinks

noun

What does "Sphinx" mean?

noun A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.
"Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza."
noun Someone hard to read — a person who keeps their thoughts, feelings, or plans hidden.
"The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away."

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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”.

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”.

Sphinx in a sentence

Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza.
The riddle of the Sphinx is one of the most famous puzzles in Greek mythology.
The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away.
Her sphinx-like expression made it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Sphinx" in Danish?

"Sphinx" in Danish is Sfinksen, sfinks. Sphinx means: A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.

How do you use "Sphinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza." In Danish, "Sphinx" is Sfinksen, sfinks.

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

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "Sphinx": Sfinksen, sfinks.

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