Danish · Culture & Society
Sprog
Language
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A system of words used by a people to communicate.
Example
Dansk er et nordisk sprog.
Danish is a Nordic language.
Etymology
'Sprog' has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'sprōk', which relates to speech and language. The term has been used in Danish since the Middle Ages to describe linguistic systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sprog' is primarily used in formal contexts, such as linguistic studies and education, but also appears in everyday conversations about communication, with no regional variations.