Danish Word of the Day
nøgle
/NØ-gle/ • noun — 11th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: A small metal object used to open locks; also used metaphorically for something that provides access or a solution.
Examples
- Jeg kan ikke finde min nøgle.
(I can't find my key.) - Hotellet gav os et nøglekort til værelset.
(The hotel gave us a key card for the room.) - Kommunikation er nøglen til et godt samarbejde.
(Communication is the key to good cooperation.)
Synonyms
- adgangskort
- adgangsnøgle
Use nøgle for a physical key (house key, car key) and in idiomatic expressions (e.g., 'nøglen til succes' — 'the key to success'). For electronic access devices the word nøgle is often combined (adgangskort, adgangsnøgle).
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