Dane

UK
/deɪn/
US
/deɪn/
Danenoun
Danes
pl
UK
/deɪn/
US
/deɪn/
Translations
The Dane was proud of his heritage.
Датчанин гордился своим наследием.
The Dane won the championship in swimming.
Датчанка выиграла чемпионат по плаванию.
Definitions
A native or inhabitant of Denmark.
The Dane was proud of his country's rich history and culture.
A member of the North Germanic ethnic group native to Denmark.
The Dane spoke fluent Danish and enjoyed traditional Danish cuisine.
A Great Dane dog.
Their Dane towered over the other dogs at the park.
Synonyms
Danish person
Daneadjective
Occasionally used attributively before another noun to mean ‘Danish; relating to Denmark or its people’.
Definitions
Danish; relating to Denmark or its people.
The Dane merchant fleet dominated northern trade.
Synonyms
Daneproper noun
UK
/deɪn/
US
/deɪn/
Used as a masculine given name and as a family name.
Definitions
A male given name.
Dane graduated at the top of his class.
A surname.
Mary Dane signed the guest book.
Synonyms
Danish person
Danish national
Denmark native