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Dør

Door

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

The entrance to a room or building.

Example

Luk døren, tak.

Close the door, please.

Etymology

The word 'dør' is derived from the Old Norse 'dyrr', which also meant 'door'. Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *durz, emphasizing the archaic nature of the term as a means of entry and exit.

How & Where It’s Used

Observed in both spoken and written forms, 'dør' is neutral in tone, making it versatile for all kinds of conversations, with no notable dialects or regional differences.

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