意味
Searching for something.
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3 問題Jeg er ____ efter min bilnøgler.
De er ____ efter en ny lejlighed i byen.
Kan du hjælpe mig med ____ efter mine briller?
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The verb 'kigge' comes from Danish and is related to Low German 'kiken' and Old Norse 'kíkja', all meaning 'to look' or 'to peep'. The preposition 'efter' means 'after' or 'for'. Thus, 'at kigge efter' literally translates to 'to look after' or 'to look for', conveying the sense of searching or watching. Its usage in Danish dates back several centuries, with 'kigge' appearing in written Danish from the 16th century onwards, often in the context of observing or peeking. The combination with 'efter' to specifically denote searching or watching over became more prevalent over time, solidifying its idiomatic meaning. The phrase is a common and fundamental part of everyday Danish vocabulary, reflecting the direct and often literal construction of many Danish phrasal verbs.
