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nitten — meaning in English: nineteen
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers of Danish commonly use the word 'nitten' when discussing age, dates, or when counting. For example, you might hear it in a birthday celebration: "Jeg bliver nitten år gammel næste uge" (I will turn nineteen next week). It's frequently used in everyday conversations and casual contexts.
Synonyms & nuances
'Nitteen' is specifically the numeral for nineteen. While you could use 'enogtyve' (twenty-one) to reference the next decade, 'nitten' is unique in its representation of the number before the big two-oh, making it essential when you're pinpointing that teenage year.
Culture
'Nitten' is derived from the Old Norse word 'nitten', which also means nineteen. In Danish culture, reaching the age of nineteen is often associated with the transition into adulthood. Interestingly, in some societies, this age marks the legal drinking age, adding to its significance.
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