ejendommen

Ejendommen is a Danish noun formed as the definite form of ejendom, meaning property or estate. It generally refers to a parcel of land and the buildings that belong to it. In everyday use, it can denote a house and its grounds, a commercial property, or an entire estate. In law and real estate, ejendommen is used to identify the subject of ownership, transfer, or taxation. The term is often contrasted with løsøre (movable property) and with the broader category fast ejendom (real property), which includes land and structures attached to it.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the verb eje, to own, with the suffix -dom forming an abstract noun indicating ownership or property. The definite form is used when referring to a specific property known to both speaker and listener.

Usage and contexts: Ejendommen appears in contracts, cadastral records, and property listings to designate the property in question. It is common in discussions of ownership, tenancy, development, and municipal planning. While primarily a generic term, Ejendommen can also function as a proper name for a particular building, site, or estate in local or historical contexts when capitalized.

See also: Ejendom, fast ejendom, køb og salg af ejendom, ejendomsskatter.