mælke

Danish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈmɛlˀɡ̊ə]

Etymology 1

Derived from mælk (“milk”), compare Norwegian mjølke, Swedish mjölke, Icelandic mjólkvi.

Noun

mælke c (singular definite mælken, not used in plural form)

1. (rare) milt, roe (the semen or reproductive organs of a male fish)

   Synonym: mælk

Etymology 2

Derived from mælk (“milk”).

Verb

mælke (imperative mælk, infinitive at mælke, present tense mælker, past tense mælkede, perfect tense har mælket)

1. (rare) to exude milk or a milky fluid

Related terms

• malke