See also: Svend

Danish

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Etymology

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From Old Norse sveinn (boy, servant).

Noun

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svend c (singular definite svenden, plural indefinite svende)

  1. a man, especially a young, vigorous one
  2. a craftsman who has finished his education, but does not work independently

Inflection

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Coordinate terms

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  • lærling (apprentice, trainee)
  • mester (master (employer/teacher))