Category: Travel & PlacesPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
By
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English meaning: City / Town
Definition
A place where many people live and work.
Example
“København er Danmarks største by.”
In English: “Copenhagen is Denmark's biggest city.”
Another example: “København er Danmarks største by.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'town/city', everyday for inhabited places. Also colloquially 'in town' ('i byen') for going out. Plural 'byer'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'By' comes from the Old Norse word 'býr', meaning a dwelling or settlement. The term has remained in use throughout Scandinavian languages, representing towns and cities.
Common Collocations
- i byen
- en stor by
- gå i byen
- byens centrum
- en lille by
Word Forms
en by, byen, byer, byerne
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- Latin
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- Germanic
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