Danish Word of the Day
byen
/BY-en/ • noun — 17th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: the city, town
Examples
- Jeg bor i byen.
(I live in the city.) - Byen er meget livlig om aftenen.
(The city is very lively in the evening.) - Der er mange restauranter i byen.
(There are many restaurants in the town.)
Synonyms
- område
- sted
The word 'byen' is commonly used to refer to a populated area where people live and work. It can also imply the cultural and social activities found in urban settings.
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