Danish · Food & Drink

Kylling

Chicken

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

Meat from a chicken.

Example

Vi spiser kylling med ris i aften.

We are having chicken with rice tonight.

Etymology

The word 'kylling' shares its roots with the Old Norse 'kylja', referring to a young chicken. Over time, it has maintained its specific meaning, which reflects the domestication and culinary use of chicken.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kylling' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms in everyday contexts, particularly in relation to cooking. It is universally understood across Denmark, without significant regional variations.

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