danés

Danés refers to the Danish language, a North Germanic language spoken by approximately six million people, primarily in Denmark and parts of the German region of Southern Schleswig. It is mutually intelligible to a significant degree with Norwegian and Swedish, although pronunciation can be a notable difference. Danish is the official language of Denmark and one of the two official languages of the Faroe Islands, alongside Faroese. It is also recognized as a minority language in Germany.

The Danish alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet but includes three additional letters: Æ (å), Ø (ø), and Å (å). These vowels represent distinct sounds within the language. Historically, Danish evolved from Old Norse, the language spoken by the Vikings. Modern Danish is largely standardized, with Copenhagen dialect serving as the basis for written and spoken norms.

Danish grammar features a relatively simple structure compared to some other Germanic languages, with limited inflection. Nouns have two genders (common and neuter) and two numbers (singular and plural), and articles are suffixed to the noun. Verb conjugation is also relatively straightforward.

In addition to its linguistic aspects, the term "danés" can also refer to things related to Denmark or Danish culture, such as Danish pastries (often called "wienerbrød" in Denmark, literally "Viennese bread"), Danish design, or Danish people. However, in a purely linguistic context, it specifically denotes the language.