Category: Daily LifePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Værelse
/Værelse/Roman
English meaning: Room
Definition
A part of a building with its own walls and door.
Example
“Mit værelse er lille men hyggeligt.”
In English: “My room is small but cozy.”
Another example: “Hun lejer et lille værelse i centrum.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun meaning a room within a building; everyday register. Distinguish from 'rum' (space/room more abstractly) and 'stue' (living room).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Værelse' derives from the Old Norse 'værr', referring to a room or space within a structure. Its usage has evolved to represent various types of rooms.
Common Collocations
- et lille værelse
- leje et værelse
- mit værelse
- et værelse med udsigt
- rydde op på værelset
Word Forms
et værelse; flertal: værelser; bestemt: værelset / værelserne
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