jordnød
[ˈjoɐ̯ˌnøðˠˀ]common gender
The English word "peanut" is jordnød in Danish. Wiktionary also lists peanut.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
Ways to say it
| Danish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jordnød | [ˈjoɐ̯ˌnøðˠˀ] (narrow) | common gender |
| peanut | common gender |
The term refers to the legume that resembles a nut.
How does it change in a sentence?
When forming compound nouns such as "peanut allergy", the word jordnød often takes a de suffix, appearing as jordnødde-.
Did you know?
- The word nød in jordnød means 'nut', but it also means 'distress' or 'need' in different contexts.
- The Danish term for a 'nut' in general is nød, but if you are talking about a mechanical nut used with a bolt, you would use the word møtrik.
- The Danish word jordnød literally translates to 'earth nut', which describes how the plant grows underground.
Examples in context
- Han lider af jordnøddeallergi.He suffers from a peanut allergy.This sentence is useful for learning how to express having a peanut allergy using the form jordnød.Tatoeba #13006581 by danepo, translation #13006573 by Nuel
Example conversation
Emma and Mikkel are sharing a snack.
- EmmaVil du have en jordnød, Mikkel?Do you want a peanut, Mikkel?
- MikkelNej tak, jeg kan ikke lide dem.No thanks, I don't like them.
- EmmaHvorfor ikke?Why not?
- MikkelSmagen er bare for stærk.The taste is just too strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peanut” translations and entries jordnød, peanut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jordnød, peanut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
