Danish · Work & Business
Kontor
Office
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
Chefen er på kontoret nu.
The boss is at the office now.
Etymology
'Kontor' is derived from the Latin word 'computare', which means 'to count or calculate'. It is used to describe a place of business in modern Danish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kontor' is used formally to refer to payment and administrative offices, appearing in both spoken and written contexts in professional environments.