Danish Word of the Day
nøgle
/NØG-le/ • noun — 16th of May, 2026
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Meaning: key (a device used to open locks); also used figuratively for something essential or a solution
Examples
- Jeg kan ikke finde min nøgle.
(I can't find my key.) - Han lagde nøglen på bordet.
(He put the key on the table.) - Du skal bruge en nøgle for at låse døren.
(You need a key to lock the door.)
Synonyms
- adgangskort
- kode
Use nøgle for a physical key and in expressions like "nøglen til succes" (the key to success). The stressed syllable is the first one (NØG). In definite and plural forms it becomes nøglen / nøglerne. Alternatives for access include adgangskort or kode when there is no physical key.
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