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Danish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /skɛŋkə/, [ˈsɡ̊ɛŋɡ̊ə]

Etymology 1

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From Middle Low German schenken, from Proto-Germanic *skankijaną (to tilt, pour), cognate with German schenken, Old Norse skekkja (to skew).

Verb

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skænke (past tense skænkede, past participle skænket)

  1. (solemn) to grant, bestow, give
  2. to pour (a beverage in a glass)
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Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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skænke c

  1. indefinite plural of skænk