Digtere

Digtere is the Danish plural form of the noun digter, meaning “poet.” In Danish, a digter is a person who writes poetry; a digter may also be referred to as a poet in literary contexts. The plural digtere refers to poets as a group or to multiple poets. The term derives from the verb digte, to compose verse, and is commonly used in dictionaries, literary criticism, and discussions of Danish poetry.

Use and scope: The term digtere can refer to poets across historical periods and in contemporary writing. It is used in literary scholarship and journalism, and is common in phrases such as moderne digtere (modern poets) or klassiske digtere (classical poets).

Differences with related terms: Digter emphasizes poetry, whereas forfatter denotes a writer or author, typically of prose, including novels, essays, or plays. Some individuals may be both a digter and a forfatter, depending on their work.