Danish · Adjectives
Ren
Clean
Beginneradjective
Definition
Free from dirt.
Example
Værelset er rent og pænt.
The room is clean and nice.
Etymology
'Ren' originates from the Old Norse word 'rein', meaning 'pure' or 'clean'. The term has evolved to encompass not just cleanliness but also moral purity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ren' is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in spoken and written Danish and understood throughout regions.