Danish · Travel & Places
Fly
Airplane
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
Example
Flyet er en time forsinket.
The plane is delayed by an hour.
Etymology
'Fly' derives from the Old Norse word 'fluga' and has been adopted in the modern context to refer specifically to airplanes, especially as air travel became prevalent in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Fly' is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in written language. It refers specifically to airplanes and is widely recognized across Denmark.