der Däne, -n
Dane
Eine Person aus Dänemark.
The German word "Däne" is a noun that refers to a "Danish person" or "Dane", being someone from Denmark. The plural form of "Däne" is "Dänen", meaning "Danes". The word "dänisch" is the adjective form indicating "Danish", as in something relating to Denmark, its people, or language.
Similar terms include "Deutscher" (German person), "Franzose" (French person), or "Schwede" (Swedish person), which identify nationals of respective countries: Germany, France, and Sweden.
While "Däne" refers specifically to individuals from Denmark, terms such as "Skandinavier" refer to people from Scandinavia in general, which includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. "Nordländer" can also be used to point to individuals from the Nordic countries, casting a broader net which sometimes also includes Finland and Iceland alongside the Scandinavian nations.
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Examples
Der Däne reist oft nach Deutschland.noun
The Dane often travels to Germany.
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