Danish Word of the Day
butik
/boo-TEEK/ • noun — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: a shop or store (usually a smaller or specialized retail shop)
Examples
- Der er en ny butik i byen.
(There is a new shop in town.) - Jeg går i butikken for at hente en jakke.
(I'm going to the shop to pick up a jacket.) - Butikkens personale var meget hjælpsomme.
(The shop staff were very helpful.)
Synonyms
- forretning
- shop
Use 'butik' for a retail shop, often a smaller or specialized store (e.g., clothing boutique). The definite form is 'butikken' (the shop) and the plural is 'butikker'. For large supermarkets, Danes usually say 'supermarked'.
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