tailgate in Danish
tailgate in Danish is baglåge, bagsmæk, køre uden sikkerhedsafstand — tailgate means to drive too closely behind another vehicle, without leaving a safe stopping distance.
tailgate in Danish
baglåge
(automotive) A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading.
bagsmæk
(automotive) A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading.
køre uden sikkerhedsafstand
(automotive, intransitive, transitive) To drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.
What does "tailgate" mean?
-
verb To drive too closely behind another vehicle, without leaving a safe stopping distance.
"The truck behind us was tailgating so closely we could barely see its headlights."
-
verb To follow someone through a secured door or gate using their access rather than one's own credentials.
"Security warned staff not to let strangers tailgate them into the building."
-
verb To hold or attend an outdoor party centered around the back of a parked vehicle, typically before a sporting event.
"Fans tailgated in the stadium parking lot hours before kickoff."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Danish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Danish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Danish
tailgate in a sentence
- The truck behind us was tailgating so closely we could barely see its headlights.
- Security warned staff not to let strangers tailgate them into the building.
- Fans tailgated in the stadium parking lot hours before kickoff.
Common Danish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tailgate" in Danish?
"tailgate" in Danish is baglåge, bagsmæk, køre uden sikkerhedsafstand. tailgate means: To drive too closely behind another vehicle, without leaving a safe stopping distance.
How do you use "tailgate" in a sentence?
Example: "The truck behind us was tailgating so closely we could barely see its headlights." In Danish, "tailgate" is baglåge, bagsmæk, køre uden sikkerhedsafstand.
Are there other ways to say "tailgate" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "tailgate": baglåge, bagsmæk, køre uden sikkerhedsafstand.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
