dinosaur
The English word "dinosaur" is dinosaur in Danish.
The term refers to a prehistoric reptile.
Meaning: prehistoric reptile (noun)
Did you know?
- While 'dinosaur' is the scientific term, a Dane might colloquially refer to an obsolete person or thing as a dinosaur to imply they are out of touch with the modern world.
- The definite form of the word, used to say 'the dinosaur', is dinosauren, which adds the suffix -en to the end of the word.
- Danish does not have a unique, native Germanic word for dinosaur, reflecting how the scientific discovery of these creatures happened globally using Latin and Greek roots.
Examples in context
- En dinosaur var kæmpestor.A dinosaur was huge.
- Jeg kan lide din dinosaur-figur.I like your dinosaur figure.
- Denne dinosaur levede for mange år siden.This dinosaur lived many years ago.
Example conversation
Two children are playing with toys in a playroom.
- EmmaSe min nye dinosaur!Look at my new dinosaur!
- NoahDen er virkelig flot, Emma.It is really nice, Emma.
- EmmaKan den spise dit legetøj?Can it eat your toy?
- NoahJa, den er meget sulten.Yes, it is very hungry.
