gæsterne

Gæsterne is the definite plural form of the Danish noun gæst, meaning "the guests." In Danish, the indefinite plural is gæster and the definite plural is formed by adding the suffix -ne, producing gæsterne. The term is used to refer to a group of people who are guests, typically at a home or event.

Etymology and related forms: The word gæst has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian gjester and Swedish gäster, and shares roots with the broader Germanic family of words for “guest.” The Danish form gæsterne reflects standard Danish pluralization for definite nouns.

Usage: In everyday language, gæsterne describes people who have been invited or who are visiting. The definite plural is used when the guests are a specific group already identified in the discourse, for example: Gæsterne kom til festen. The term can function as the subject or object of a sentence, depending on context.

Cultural references: The title gæsterne has been used in Danish culture as the name of works in literature and film. As a phrase, it can be employed descriptively or metaphorically to reference visitors, outsiders, or hosts in social situations. Because it is a common word, it appears in various contexts beyond any single work.

See also: Danish grammar of definite nouns; Danish vocabulary for social terms; Scandinavian cognates for guest.