English · Word Candidate

Danish

/ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: danishes

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to Denmark.

Adjective

Examples

The Danish midfielder received life-saving treatment during his country’s game against Finland in June 2021, eventually being resuscitated and taken to hospital.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Danes, natives of Denmark.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Danish pastry, light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruit or cheese.

Noun

Examples

Get me a coffee and a cheese danish.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Danish” mean?

Of or pertaining to Denmark.

Is “Danish” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.