Category: Travel & PlacesPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Butik
/Butik/Roman
English meaning: Shop
Definition
A place where goods are sold.
Example
“Der er mange butikker på gaden.”
In English: “There are many shops on the street.”
Another example: “Butikken åbner klokken ti.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'shop/store', everyday in shopping contexts. Plural 'butikker'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The Danish word 'butik' originates from the French word 'boutique', which means a small shop or store. It has been used in Denmark since the late 19th century and illustrates the influence of French language and culture during that period.
Common Collocations
- en lille butik
- gå i butikken
- åbne en butik
- en dyr butik
- butikken er lukket
Word Forms
en butik, butikken, butikker, butikkerne
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