Danish · Daily Life
Lave mad
To cook
Beginnerverb
Definition
To prepare food for a meal.
Example
I aften laver jeg mad.
Tonight I am cooking.
Etymology
The phrase 'lave mad' literally means 'to make food' and combines 'lave', derived from the Old Norse 'laga', meaning 'to make', and 'mad', from the Old Norse 'matr', meaning 'food'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lave mad' is frequently used in informal spoken contexts, such as at home or among friends, and can also appear in written recipes. There's no significant regional variation.