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Hvor

Where

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a place.

Example

Hvor er toilettet?

Where is the bathroom?

Etymology

'Hvor' is derived from Old Norse 'hvar', meaning 'where'. This term has preserved its interrogative function throughout its linguistic evolution.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hvor' is commonly used in both spoken and written Danish, fitting into various contexts, both formal and informal.

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