kniv
/kniːv/common gender
The English word "knife" is translated into Danish as kniv.
kniv refers to a utensil or tool designed for cutting.
Meaning: utensil or tool designed for cutting (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular common-gender noun kniv has several forms: the plural is knive, the definite singular form kniven means "the knife" and the genitive form knivens means "the knife's" or "of the knife".
How do you pronounce it?
/kniːv/
Did you know?
- Danes use the word kniv to describe a 'cut' in a different sense in the compound knivskarpt, which means 'razor sharp' and is often used to describe a very precise intellect or a clear image.
- The term knivsæg translates to 'knife edge' but is frequently used metaphorically to describe a situation that is extremely precarious or balanced on a thin line.
- In Denmark, the phrase at have en kniv i ryggen means 'to have a knife in the back', which is used to describe being betrayed by someone you trusted.
Examples in context
- Har I en kniv?Do you have a knife?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a kniv.Tatoeba #12261347 by danepo, translation #3823220 by CK
- Jeg har en kniv.I've got a knife.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a kniv.Tatoeba #8821890 by danepo, translation #2359593 by CK
- Jeg har én kniv.I have one knife.This sentence is useful for specifying that you have exactly one kniv.Tatoeba #8821896 by danepo, translation #8822524 by danepo
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Mads are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- EmmaKan du give mig en kniv?Can you give me a knife?
- MadsJa, her er den.Yes, here it is.
- EmmaTak, den er meget skarp.Thanks, it is very sharp.
- MadsDet er en god kniv.It is a good knife.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “knife” translations and entries kniv, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
