stænge

Danish

Etymology

From Old Norse stengja.

Noun

stænge n (singular definite stænget, plural indefinite stænger)

  1. (dated) a layer of loose poles that are laid across a barn or similar structure

Verb

stænge (imperative stæng, infinitive at stænge, present tense stænger, past tense stængde, perfect tense har stænget)

  1. (dated) to close or block off
  2. (dated) to close off, shut something
  3. (dated) to lock (in or out)

Usage notes

The past tense stængte is also possible, and another variation of the past participle can also be stængt.

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • stænge af

Further reading

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