The library is one of many places where words and expressions play a crucial role. The Danish Language Council would like to see the use of English terms in the Danish language shrink. (Archive photo). Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix
Language board wants Danish words instead of English
The Danish Language Council has launched a nationwide campaign, “Can we do it in Danish?”, to investigate the prevalence of English words in the Danish language. Running until the end of the year, the initiative invites citizens to identify English terms they find annoying and suggest Danish...
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