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Meaning of "Denmark" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DENMARK

Denmark  [ˈdɛnmɑːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DENMARK

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Denmark is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DENMARK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Denmark

Denmark

Denmark i/ˈdɛnmɑːrk/, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, located southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. The Kingdom of Denmark comprises Denmark and two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. At 43,094 square kilometres, with a population of around 5.6 million inhabitants, Denmark consists of a peninsula, Jutland, and the Danish archipelago of 407 islands, of which around 70 are inhabited. The islands are characterised by flat, arable land and sandy coasts, low elevation and a temperate climate. A Scandinavian nation, Denmark shares strong cultural and historic ties with its neighbours Sweden and Norway. The national language, Danish, is closely related to and mutually intelligible with Swedish and Norwegian. The unified kingdom of Denmark emerged in the 10th century as a proficient seafaring nation in the struggle for control of the Baltic Sea. Denmark was part of the Kalmar Union, established in 1397, ended with Swedish secession in 1523. The following year, Denmark entered into a union with Norway until its dissolution in 1814.

Definition of Denmark in the English dictionary

The definition of Denmark in the dictionary is a kingdom in N Europe, between the Baltic and the North Sea: consists of the mainland of Jutland and about 100 inhabited islands ; extended its territory throughout the Middle Ages, ruling Sweden until 1523 and Norway until 1814, and incorporating Greenland as a province from 1953 to 1979; joined the Common Market in 1973; an important exporter of dairy produce. Language: Danish. Religion: Christian, Lutheran majority. Currency: krone. Capital: Copenhagen. Pop: 5 556 452. Area: 43 031 sq km Danish name: Danmark related adjective Danish.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DENMARK


benchmark
ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːk
Bismarck
ˈbɪzmɑːk
bookmark
ˈbʊkˌmɑːk
earmark
ˈɪəˌmɑːk
Finnmark
ˈfɪnˌmɑːk
firemark
ˈfaɪəˌmɑːk
footmark
ˈfʊtˌmɑːk
hallmark
ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk
landmark
ˈlændˌmɑːk
marc
mɑːk
mark
mɑːk
marque
mɑːk
mat.
mɑːk
remark
rɪˈmɑːk
remarque
rɪˈmɑːk
smaak
smɑːk
telemark
ˈtɛlɪˌmɑːk
trademark
ˈtreɪdˌmɑːk
watermark
ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk
waymark
ˈweɪˌmɑːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DENMARK

Denis
denisation
denitrate
denitration
denitrification
denitrificator
denitrified
denitrifier
denitrifies
denitrify
denization
denizen
denizenship
Denmark Strait
denned
dennet
Denning
Dennis

WORDS THAT END LIKE DENMARK

Anne of Denmark
birthmark
black mark
check mark
D-mark
Danmark
easy mark
exclamation mark
finmark
man-mark
minute mark
on your mark
pass mark
punctuation mark
question mark
reference mark
Registered Trademark
Steiermark
stretch mark
the mark

Synonyms and antonyms of Denmark in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Denmark» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DENMARK

Find out the translation of Denmark to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Denmark from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Denmark» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

丹麦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dinamarca
570 millions of speakers

English

Denmark
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डेनमार्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدِنْـمارْك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Дания
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dinamarca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডেন্মার্ক্
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Danemark
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Denmark
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dänemark
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デンマーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

덴마크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Denmark
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước Đan Mạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டென்மார்க்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेन्मार्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Danimarka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Danimarca
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Данія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Danemarca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Δανία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Denemarke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Danmark
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Danmark
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Denmark

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DENMARK»

The term «Denmark» is very widely used and occupies the 3.528 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of Denmark
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DENMARK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Denmark» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Denmark» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Denmark

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «DENMARK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Denmark.
1
Fredrik Bajer
We have had such a letter movement on two occasions in Denmark when more than a quarter of the adult Danish population participated. Such an achievement, however, demands a really great effort and also a great deal of money.
2
Susanne Bier
A lot of people who live in Denmark will understand Danish but not necessarily speak it.
3
Susanne Bier
Denmark is like a big family of people.
4
Patrick Chappatte
Religion and political cartoons, as you may have heard, make a difficult couple, ever since that day of 2005, when a bunch of cartoonists in Denmark drew cartoons that had repercussions all over the world - demonstrations, fatwa, they provoked violence. People died in the violence.
5
Helena Christensen
Denmark is like a secret little place with its own special language.
6
Dixie Dean
We went to Denmark twice and Germany and also to the Canary Isles one year. I remember once when we were playing Dresden in Germany.
7
Giancarlo Esposito
People who have not done their research on me do not know that I am European, born in Copenhagen, Denmark to an Italian father from Napoli and a mother from Alabama who was singing opera and went to Europe, met my dad, fell in love, and then moved back to Rome, where I was raised, between Rome and Hamburg.
8
Rio Ferdinand
There is a hangover from a defeat like Denmark - ask any player about when they've had a bad game, it's still in there somewhere in the back of your mind.
9
Anne Fortier
Even as I pursued a doctorate in the history of ideas in my native Denmark, I realized I had neither the encyclopedic training nor the passion for cool logic - not to mention the nerve - to follow in the footsteps of classical liberal philosophers and economists such as Robert Nozick, Friedrich Hayek, and Milton Friedman.
10
Howard Gardner
The countries who do the best in international comparisons, whether it's Finland or Japan, Denmark or Singapore, do well because they have professional teachers who are respected, and they also have family and community which support learning.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DENMARK»

Discover the use of Denmark in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Denmark and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Denmark
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Denmark"--Provided by publisher.
Derek Zobel, 2011
2
A History of Denmark
In this introductory guide, Knud J. V. Jespersen traces the process of disintegration and reduction which helped to form the modern Danish state , and the historical roots of Denmark's international position.
Professor Knud J. V. Jespersen, 2011
3
Denmark
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Denmark.
Robert Pateman, 2006
4
Denmark
* All-new itineraries offer readers a new way to access the country * Detailed coverage of Outdoor Activities, including the nation's favorite pastime -windsurfing * Engaging coverage of the country's contemporary culture.
‎2005
5
Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark
This biography chronicles the incredible story of the thoroughly modern and elegant woman who has risen to the formidable challenge of being the Crown Princess of Denmark with grace and style.
Karin Palshoj, Gitte Redder, 2005
6
Anna of Denmark, Queen of England: A Cultural Biography
An important feature of court entertainment and literary production at this time was the development of the extravagant drama known as the masque, which reached its literary peak in the works of Ben Jonson and Inigo Jones.
John Leeds Barroll, 2001
7
Denmark
A guide to the country provides reviews, suggestions, and opinions of restaurants, accommodations, attractions, and off-the-beaten-path experiences while offering travel advice and directions.
Carolyn Bain, Michael Booth, Fran Parnell, 2008
8
Denmark Vesey: The Buried Story of America's Largest Slave ...
Compelling, informative, and often disturbing, this book is essential to a fuller understanding of the struggle against slavery. From the Trade Paperback edition.
David M. Robertson, 2009
9
Sweet on Denmark
Describes the history and provides recipes for Danish pastries.
Birthe Jensen, 2011
10
Dk Eyewitness Travel Denmark:
Whether you want to wander the streets of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen or experience the magic of Legoland, this guide to Denmark lists all the best attractions of the Scandinavian country.
Monika Witkowska, Joanna Hald, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DENMARK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Denmark is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Denmark's Maersk Line sticks to its market-leading course
Buying a car, pair of shoes, or iPad? Chances are that it will have reached you by container ship — those cathedrals to modern commerce. «Financial Times, Jul 15»
2
TDC brings LTE-A technology to Denmark
TDC initially launched LTE services in Denmark in 2011 through spectrum in the 2600 MHz band, and also offers LTE through the 800 MHz ... «RCR Wireless News, Jul 15»
3
Denmark Is Soon About To Completely End Cash Payments. Yes …
The Danish government has proposed getting rid of the obligation for selected retailers to accept payment in cash, moving the country closer to ... «Indiatimes.com, Jul 15»
4
Bronze Age Gold Spirals Discovered in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—Some 2,000 spirals made of gold have been unearthed in a field in southwestern Zealand, where four gold ... «Archaeology, Jul 15»
5
Denmark Shire closes unauthorised 4WD tracks to popular Back …
Environmental workers in Denmark, in southern Western Australia, have called in heavy machinery to help block four-wheel drive users from ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
6
BAMBERG-DENMARK 50 THINGS/DAY 18: Wild Game Banquet …
BAMBERG-DENMARK 50 THINGS/DAY 18: Wild Game Banquet brought community together for 27 years. Saved. Save Article; My Saved ... «The Times and Democrat, Jul 15»
7
Don't call her Hamlette: Quill Theatre's Hamlet, Princess of Denmark
A female Hamlet is nothing new–females have been playing male Shakespeare roles for a long time. Except, wait a second…is this Hamlet ... «RVANews, Jul 15»
8
Denmark Has Always Bridged Its Political Differences Over Beer, But …
During Denmark's election last month, voters threw out their center-left government in favor of the far-right People's Party, which has demanded ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Rare and mysterious whale found in Denmark
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark spent Monday cutting the corpse into manageable-sized chunks for further ... «The Local Denmark, Jul 15»
10
MCC v Denmark A
MCC found their form in the second match of its five-day tour to Denmark, following a 4-wicket victory against a mixed team of Demark A, Under ... «Lord's, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Denmark [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/denmark>. Apr 2024 ».
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