Danish · Food & Drink
Sukker
Sugar
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A sweet substance added to food and drinks.
Example
Jeg drikker kaffe uden sukker.
I drink coffee without sugar.
Etymology
The word 'sukker' traces back to the Arabic 'sukkar', which made its way into Danish through Latin. Its meaning has remained consistent, referring to the sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beets.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sukker' is widely used in spoken and written forms, particularly in cooking and discussions about diet. It is commonly understood across Denmark without significant regional variations.