In Danish, words starting with the letter A cover a broad range of meanings. Here's a comprehensive list along with brief descriptions of each word.
- Abacuss – The Danish term for “abacus”, a tool used for arithmetic calculations.
- Abbed – Refers to an “abbot”, a religious leader in a monastery.
- Abonnement – Means “subscription”, often used in the context of magazines, services, or memberships.
- Aften – Translates to “evening”, the period of the day from late afternoon until night.
- Aftale – Means “agreement” or “arrangement”, referring to a mutual understanding or contract between parties.
- Aftensmad – Refers to “dinner” or “evening meal”, the main meal of the day typically eaten in the evening.
- Agurker – The plural form of “agurk”, meaning “cucumber”, a common vegetable.
- Aldeles – An adjective meaning “utterly” or “completely”, used to emphasize totality.
- Alen – A traditional unit of measurement for length, often used in historical contexts.
- Allerede – Means “already”, indicating that something has happened prior to the current time.
- Almindelig – Translates to “common” or “ordinary”, used to describe something usual or not special.
- Aloe – Refers to “aloe”, a type of plant known for its medicinal properties.
- Alvord – A term used for “blessed” or “holy”, often in a religious context.
- Ambulance – The same word in Danish as in English, referring to a vehicle used for emergency medical transport.
- Ammunition – Translates directly as “ammunition”, referring to the material fired, scattered, or detonated from weapons.
- Amtsblad – Refers to a “county newspaper” or “district paper”, a publication serving local areas.
- And – Means “duck”, the bird often found in both wild and domestic contexts.
- Anden – Means “second” or “another”, often used in contexts to denote something additional or next in order.
- Andragende – Refers to a “petition” or “request”, typically a formal appeal to an authority.
- Anelse – Means “inkling” or “suspicion”, a slight or vague idea about something.
- Angst – Refers to “fear” or “anxiety”, the emotional response to perceived danger or stress.
- Anmeldelse – Translates to “review” or “report”, often used in the context of evaluating books, movies, or events.
- Annoncere – Means “to advertise”, referring to the act of making something known to the public.
- Antal – Refers to “number” or “quantity”, used to describe a countable amount.
- Antik – Short for “antikvitet”, meaning “antique”, referring to objects of historical significance.
- Antropologi – Means “anthropology”, the study of humans and their cultures.
- Apotek – Refers to “pharmacy” or “chemist”, a place where medicinal drugs are dispensed.
- Apparat – Translates to “device” or “apparatus”, referring to a machine or tool designed for a specific function.
- Arbejde – Means “work”, used to describe the act of labor or employment.
- Arbejdsplads – Refers to “workplace”, the location where someone is employed.
- Arvelig – Means “hereditary”, describing traits or conditions passed down from ancestors.
- Asfalt – Translates to “asphalt”, a material used for paving roads and surfaces.
- Aske – Refers to “ash”, the residue left after burning.
- Askebæger – Means “ashtray”, a container for holding ashes from cigarettes or cigars.
- Aspirant – Refers to a “trainee” or “candidate”, someone in training for a position or role.
- Asten – Means “aster”, a type of flowering plant.
- Astronomi – Translates to “astronomy”, the scientific study of celestial bodies.
- Atten – Means “eighteen”, the number following seventeen.
- Avstand – Refers to “distance”, the space between two points.
- Avi – Means “newspaper” or “periodical publication.”
- Axel – Refers to “axis”, a central line about which an object rotates.