Category: Daily LifePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Seng
/Seng/Roman
English meaning: Bed
Definition
The furniture you sleep on.
Example
“Denne seng er meget behagelig.”
In English: “This bed is very comfortable.”
Another example: “Børnene skal i seng klokken otte.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The everyday word for a bed; neutral register. Common in the phrase 'gå i seng' (go to bed).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Seng' comes from the Old Norse 'seng', meaning bed. This term has retained its meaning throughout its linguistic history.
Common Collocations
- gå i seng
- ligge i sengen
- en blød seng
- rede sengen
- ud af sengen
Word Forms
en seng; flertal: senge; bestemt: sengen / sengene
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