Danish · Adjectives
Gammel
Old
Beginneradjective
Definition
Existing for a long time, not new.
Example
Det er en gammel og smuk bygning.
It is an old and beautiful building.
Etymology
'Gammel' has its roots in the Old Norse 'gamall', meaning 'old'. The term has seen little change in form and retains the same essential meaning across centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gammel' is commonly used in everyday conversation, suitable for both formal and informal occasions, and it appears frequently in written Danish. Understanding is widespread across all dialects.