Category: Work & BusinessPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Kontor
/Kontor/Roman
English meaning: Office
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
“Chefen er på kontoret nu.”
In English: “The boss is at the office now.”
Another example: “Jeg glemte min jakke på kontoret i går.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun meaning office, both as a room and as a workplace/department; everyday and professional register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Kontor' is derived from the Latin word 'computare', which means 'to count or calculate'. It is used to describe a place of business in modern Danish.
Common Collocations
- på kontoret
- gå på kontor
- et stort kontor
- kontorets åbningstider
- arbejde på kontoret
Word Forms
et kontor; flertal: kontorer; bestemt: kontoret / kontorerne
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