elskov

Danish

Etymology

From Old Danish ælskugh, from Old Norse elsk(h)ugi. Equivalent to elske + hu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛlskɔv/, [ˈɛlˌsɡ̊ɒwˀ]

Noun

elskov c (singular definite elskoven, not used in plural form)

  1. (poetic) sensual love, lovemaking
    Coordinate terms: sex, samleje, intimitet, erotik

Declension

Declension of elskov
common
gender
singular
indefinite definite
nominative elskov elskoven
genitive elskovs elskovens

Derived terms

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