lyserød
[ˈlysəˌʁœðˀ]
The Danish word for pink is lyserød.
lyserød is used as an adjective to describe the color between red and white. It can also function as a noun to refer to the color pale red.
Meaning: colored/coloured between red and white (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word lyserød is a compound of lys, meaning light and rød, meaning red.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the noun it describes. While lyserød is the default, use lyserødt when describing a neuter noun (an et-word). Use lyserøde when describing plural nouns or when describing common gender nouns (en-words) in their definite form.
When do people say it?
While lyserød is the standard term, the word rose can also be used as an alternative to refer to the color pink in Danish.
Did you know?
- If you are describing a person who is blushing, you would not use lyserød, even though their face is turning a 'light red' color.
- Danish uses the same word lys for both 'light' as in 'not dark' and 'light' as in 'a lamp'.
- The word lyserød is formed from lys and rød with an added linking vowel -e- to make it easier to pronounce.
Examples in context
- Paulina har en lyserød hat.Paulina has a pink hat.This sentence shows the use of lyserød to describe a hat.Tatoeba #7870619 by danepo, translation #4509522 by Joseph
- Hvorfor er flamingoer lyserøde?Why are flamingos pink?This sentence shows how to use lyserød in a question about the color of flamingos.Tatoeba #9588778 by danepo, translation #6034846 by Adelpa
- Han kører i en lyserød Cadillac.He drives a pink Cadillac.This sentence shows the use of lyserød to describe a car.Tatoeba #8206449 by danepo, translation #1334778 by Scott
- Jeg har købt en lyserød kjole.I have bought a pink dress.
- Bordet har en lyserød dug.The table has a pink tablecloth.
- Jeg elsker den pink farve!I love that pink color!
- Kan du finde din pink trøje?Can you find your pink shirt?
- Hun har en meget lyserød taske.She has a very pink bag.
- Det er en virkelig pink bil.It's a truly pink car.
- Hun har en lyserød-lilla kjole.She has a pink-purple dress.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mads and Emma are looking at clothes in a shop.
- MadsEr den her lyserød trøje pæn, Emma?Is this pink sweater pretty, Emma?
- EmmaJa, den lyserøde farve er meget flot.Yes, the pink color is very nice.
- MadsSkal jeg prøve den?Should I try it on?
- EmmaJa, Mads, det vil se godt ud på dig.Yes, Mads, it will look good on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations and entries lyserød, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lyserød, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
