Category: Daily LifePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Tøj
/Tøj/Roman
English meaning: Clothes
Definition
Things you wear, such as shirts and trousers.
Example
“Hun købte nyt tøj til festen.”
In English: “She bought new clothes for the party.”
Another example: “Du må hellere tage noget varmt tøj på.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun meaning clothes/clothing; grammatically singular and uncountable in Danish ('noget tøj' = some clothes), unlike the English plural. Everyday register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'tøj' is derived from the Old Norse word 'tǫg', which meant 'cloth' or 'garment'. It has evolved in modern Danish to encompass all forms of clothing, reflecting changes in textile and fashion over time.
Common Collocations
- tage tøj på
- vaske tøj
- nyt tøj
- varmt tøj
- skifte tøj
Word Forms
tøj (intetkøn, utælleligt); bestemt: tøjet
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