Bygning is the standard Danish word for any structure that serves as a shelter or workplace.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A structure with walls and a roof.
- Used for housing, work, or activities.
- A neutral and common term for buildings.
Oversigt
En bygning er et substantiv (navneord), der betegner et fysisk objekt skabt af mennesker til at beskytte mod vejrliget eller skabe rammer for funktioner. Det er et bredt begreb, der dækker både boliger og erhvervsejendomme. 2) Brugsmønstre: Ordet bruges ofte sammen med verber som 'at opføre' (bygge), 'at tegne' (arkitektur) eller 'at rive ned' (nedrivning). Det optræder typisk i sammenhænge, hvor man beskriver bymiljøer eller ejendomsforhold. 3) Almindelige kontekster: Man taler om offentlige bygninger (skoler, hospitaler), private bygninger (villaer, lejlighedskomplekser) eller historiske bygninger. Det bruges også i mere abstrakt forstand, f.eks. 'en imponerende bygning'. 4) Sammenligning: Hvor 'hus' ofte refererer til en bolig, er 'bygning' mere teknisk og inkluderer også kontorer, fabrikker og offentlige faciliteter. 'Konstruktion' er mere fokuseret på selve ingeniørarbejdet bag byggeriet.
Examples
Bygningen er tegnet af en kendt arkitekt.
everydayThe building is designed by a famous architect.
Der er adgang forbudt i denne bygning.
formalAccess is prohibited in this building.
Vi mødtes foran den store bygning.
informalWe met in front of the big building.
Bygningens struktur er præget af modernistiske træk.
academicThe building's structure is characterized by modernist features.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
bygningen er fredet
the building is listed/protected
i bygningen
inside the building
høj bygning
tall building
Often Confused With
Hus is specifically a house or a home. Bygning is a more technical term for any structure.
Byggeri refers to the act or industry of building. Bygning refers to the finished physical object.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Bygning is a neutral term suitable for all registers. Use it when you want to be precise about a physical structure. Avoid using it if you strictly mean a person's private home, where 'hus' is more natural.
Common Mistakes
Students often use 'bygning' when they mean 'byggeri' (the process). Remember: 'bygning' is the result, 'byggeri' is the process. Also, ensure correct definite article usage: 'bygningen'.
Tips
Use for broader contexts than house
Remember that 'hus' is for homes, while 'bygning' is for any structure. Use it when describing offices, schools, or factories.
Do not confuse with construction
While 'bygning' is the noun for the building itself, 'byggeri' refers to the process of building or the construction industry.
Danish architectural heritage
Denmark is famous for functionalist buildings. You will often hear 'bygning' used when discussing Danish design history.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'at bygge' (to build) + the suffix '-ning', which denotes a result or an action. It has roots in Old Norse 'byggja'.
Cultural Context
Denmark has a strong tradition for architecture, and the word 'bygning' is frequently used in discussions about city planning and preservation of old centers.
Memory Tip
Think of 'byg' (build) + 'ning' (the result). It is the thing that has been built.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsJa, et hus er næsten altid en bolig, mens en bygning er et bredere begreb. Alle huse er bygninger, men ikke alle bygninger er huse.
Nej, en bro kaldes normalt et 'bygværk' eller en 'konstruktion'. Bygninger har typisk vægge og et tag.
Det bøjes: en bygning, bygningen, bygninger, bygningerne. Det er et fælleskønnet navneord.
Man bruger ofte 'at opføre' en bygning. Man kan også sige, at man 'vedligeholder' eller 'renoverer' en bygning.
Test Yourself
Den gamle ___ blev renoveret sidste år.
Bygning er det korrekte navneord for en struktur.
Vælg synonymet.
Bygværk er et tæt relateret ord for større strukturer.
bygningen / er / stor / meget
Dansk ordstilling følger subjekt-verbum-adjektiv.
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Summary
Bygning is the standard Danish word for any structure that serves as a shelter or workplace.
- A structure with walls and a roof.
- Used for housing, work, or activities.
- A neutral and common term for buildings.
Use for broader contexts than house
Remember that 'hus' is for homes, while 'bygning' is for any structure. Use it when describing offices, schools, or factories.
Do not confuse with construction
While 'bygning' is the noun for the building itself, 'byggeri' refers to the process of building or the construction industry.
Danish architectural heritage
Denmark is famous for functionalist buildings. You will often hear 'bygning' used when discussing Danish design history.
Examples
4 of 4Bygningen er tegnet af en kendt arkitekt.
The building is designed by a famous architect.
Der er adgang forbudt i denne bygning.
Access is prohibited in this building.
Vi mødtes foran den store bygning.
We met in front of the big building.
Bygningens struktur er præget af modernistiske træk.
The building's structure is characterized by modernist features.
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