betegnelserne

Betegnelserne is the definite plural form of the Danish noun betegnelse, which denotes a designation, term, label, or name used to refer to a concept, object, or phenomenon. In Danish, a betegnelse helps to identify and differentiate items within a system of terms, such as in science, administration, or everyday language.

Etymology and meaning: Betegnelse is formed from the verb betegne, meaning to designate or label, plus the common nominal suffix -lse. The term is used to describe both the act of designating and the resulting label that names something.

Usage and scope: Betegnelserne appear in discussions of terminology, taxonomy, glossaries, dictionaries, and official guidelines. They are central to how fields standardize language, enable precise communication, and facilitate classification. In practice, the same concept may have multiple betegnelser across contexts, or be updated as a field evolves. The plural definite form, betegnelserne, refers specifically to “the designations.”

Grammatical notes: Betegnelserne is a plural definite noun phrase in Danish. Its counterpart forms include betegnelser (indefinite plural) and en betegnelse (singular). The term is neutral and widely used across disciplines to discuss naming conventions, terminologies, and labels.

See also: Terminology, designation, nomenclature. Betegnelserne are a key element in how knowledge is organized and communicated in Danish-language discourse.