Category: Food & DrinkPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Kød
/Kød/Roman
English meaning: Meat
Definition
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
Example
“Han spiser ikke kød, han er vegetar.”
In English: “He does not eat meat, he is vegetarian.”
Another example: “Vi spiser ikke meget kød i hverdagen.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neuter noun meaning 'meat' (animal flesh as food), everyday in cooking. Usually uncountable.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'kød' comes from the Old Norse 'kǫttr', signifying 'meat'. Its use has evolved over time to encompass various types of meat, retaining the core meaning throughout its historical use.
Common Collocations
- rødt kød
- stegt kød
- kød og kartofler
- et stykke kød
- hakket kød
Word Forms
et kød, kødet (mass noun)
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