Danish · Travel & Places
By
City / Town
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A place where many people live and work.
Example
København er Danmarks største by.
Copenhagen is Denmark's biggest city.
Etymology
'By' comes from the Old Norse word 'býr', meaning a dwelling or settlement. The term has remained in use throughout Scandinavian languages, representing towns and cities.
How & Where It’s Used
'By' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken and written Danish. It is essential for denoting geographic locations and can refer to cities of various sizes.