Danish · Nature & Environment
Skov
Forest
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A large area covered with trees.
Example
Vi går tur i skoven om søndagen.
We walk in the forest on Sundays.
Etymology
'Skov' comes from the Old Norse 'skógr', meaning forest or woods, and has remained consistent in its meaning throughout the Scandinavian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Skov' is used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently in written language when discussing nature. It has a universal recognition in Denmark.