Dane

UK
/deɪn/
US
/deɪn/

Translations

Danenoun
Danes
pl
UK
/deɪn/
US
/deɪn/
The Dane was proud of his heritage.
Датчанин гордился своим наследием.
The Dane won the championship in swimming.
Датчанка выиграла чемпионат по плаванию.
Synonyms
Danish person
Daneadjective
Occasionally used attributively before another noun to mean ‘Danish; relating to Denmark or its people’.
Synonyms
Daneproper noun
UK
/deɪn/
US
/deɪn/
Used as a masculine given name and as a family name.
Synonyms
Danish person
Danish national
Denmark native

Definitions

Danenoun
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.
Daneadjective
Danish; relating to Denmark or its people.
The Dane merchant fleet dominated northern trade.
Daneproper noun
A male given name.
Dane graduated at the top of his class.
A surname.
Mary Dane signed the guest book.