Danish · Body & Health
Læge
Doctor
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A person trained to treat sick people.
Example
Du bør gå til lægen.
You should go to the doctor.
Etymology
'Læge' comes from the Old Norse 'læknir', meaning 'healer'. This term has been consistently used in Denmark to refer to medical professionals throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Læge' is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in healthcare settings, and is common in both written and spoken Danish.