Danish · Adjectives
Beautiful
Pleasing to look at, pretty.
Det her er et smukt sted!
This is a beautiful place!
'Smuk' comes from the Old Norse 'snytr', meaning 'beautiful' or 'nice'. The term reflects aesthetic values that have remained evident in Scandinavian discourse.
'Smuk' is frequently used in both spoken and written language, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is broadly understood throughout Denmark.