Genvej
Genvej is a Danish term meaning a shortcut or the shorter route between two points. It is used in both physical and abstract contexts to describe a quicker or easier way to reach a goal, bypass a longer process, or save time and effort. In everyday language, people say “at tage en genvej” to mean taking a shortcut, and the phrase can be used metaphorically, for example to describe a faster path to success or a simpler solution to a problem.
Etymology and usage are straightforward: genvej combines gen- (a form suggesting repetition or going through again)
In computing and digital contexts, genvej functions as the Danish name for a shortcut to a file,
Overall, genvej is a versatile word in Danish, centered on the idea of reducing distance or effort,