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veil in Danish

veil in Danish is dække, slør, skjule — veil means a piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.

veil in Danish

dække
noun
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
slør
noun
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)
dække
verb
(transitive) To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
skjule
verb
(transitive) To conceal as with a veil.
sløre
verb
(transitive) To conceal as with a veil.

What does "veil" mean?

  1. noun A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
    "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss."
  2. noun Something that hides or obscures the truth, like a disguise or cover.
    "The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years."
  3. verb To cover with, or as if with, a veil.
    "Fog veiled the mountains from view."
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veil in a sentence

  • The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss.
  • Some women wear a veil as part of their religious dress.
  • The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years.
  • Fog veiled the mountains from view.

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What is "veil" in Danish?

"veil" in Danish is dække, slør, skjule. veil means: A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.

How do you use "veil" in a sentence?

Example: "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss." In Danish, "veil" is dække, slør, skjule.

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

Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "veil": dække, slør, skjule, sløre.

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