Danish · Family & People
Dreng
Boy
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A male child.
Example
Drengen spiller fodbold.
The boy is playing football.
Etymology
'Dreng' arises from Old Norse 'drengr', which means 'young man or boy', related to Proto-Germanic *drengaz. It has maintained the meaning related to youth and masculinity throughout its evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dreng' is predominantly used informally for boys or young men and appears commonly in spoken conversations. Its usage remains consistent across regions in Denmark.