Category: Body & HealthPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Mund
/Mund/Roman
English meaning: Mouth
Definition
The part of the face used for eating and speaking.
Example
“Åbn munden, tak.”
In English: “Open your mouth, please.”
Another example: “Luk munden, når du tygger.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'mouth', the body part. Plural 'munde'. Used in idioms such as 'holde mund' (to be quiet).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'mund' originates from the Old Norse 'munnr', which means mouth, reflecting its essential function in communication and nourishment.
Common Collocations
- holde mund
- åbne munden
- en stor mund
- lukke munden
- tale med mund og mæle
Word Forms
en mund, munden, munde, mundene
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