: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language
1
: the Germanic language of the Danes
2
plural Danish
: a piece of Danish pastry
Examples of Danish in a Sentence
Adjective
She knows a few Danish phrases.
Noun
We had cheese Danish for breakfast.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
The film is supported by Aarhus Film Workshop, West Danish Film Fund, Tuborg Fondet, Struer Kommune, Spar Nord, Skuespillerforbundet, Danske Filminstruktører and PRD.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Denmark The Danish Refugee Agency has suspended the processing of asylum cases for Syrian nationals following recent developments, according to a statement issued by the Refugee Appeals Board on Monday.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Lilly and Danish rival Novo Nordisk have been in a race to get their obesity drugs approved to treat otherailments to help improve acceptance by insurers and governments.
—USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Part of the joy of the holidays is that some of our favorite seasonal products return to grocery store shelves—like Publix Premium Peppermint Stick Ice Cream and Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
The film is supported by Aarhus Film Workshop, West Danish Film Fund, Tuborg Fondet, Struer Kommune, Spar Nord, Skuespillerforbundet, Danske Filminstruktører and PRD.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Denmark The Danish Refugee Agency has suspended the processing of asylum cases for Syrian nationals following recent developments, according to a statement issued by the Refugee Appeals Board on Monday.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Lilly and Danish rival Novo Nordisk have been in a race to get their obesity drugs approved to treat otherailments to help improve acceptance by insurers and governments.
—USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Danish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Danish. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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Danish
1 of 2 adjective
Dan·ish
ˈdā-nish 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or Danish
Danish
2 of 2 noun1
: the Germanic language of the Danes
2
plural Danish
: a piece of Danish pastry
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