Category: Daily LifePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Dør
/Dør/Roman
English meaning: Door
Definition
The entrance to a room or building.
Example
“Luk døren, tak.”
In English: “Close the door, please.”
Another example: “Husk at lukke døren, når du går.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun meaning door; everyday register. Used literally and in phrases like 'banke på døren' (knock on the door).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'dør' is derived from the Old Norse 'dyrr', which also meant 'door'. Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *durz, emphasizing the archaic nature of the term as a means of entry and exit.
Common Collocations
- åbne døren
- lukke døren
- banke på døren
- stå i døren
- en lukket dør
Word Forms
en dør; flertal: døre; bestemt: døren / dørene
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