kæderne
Kæderne is the definite plural form of kæde, the Danish word for chain. It refers to more than one chain and can denote physical metal chains used for binding, lifting, towing, or securing objects, as well as chains worn as jewelry. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe linked sequences or constraints, such as a chain of events or a chain of evidence. In ordinary Danish, kæderne is chosen when the speaker and listener know which chains are being talked about.
Etymology and grammar: Kæde derives from Old Danish kæde and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages (Norwegian
Usage and examples: Physical chains come in materials such as steel or iron and are used across
In culture and language, kæderne appears primarily as a ordinary noun for tangible chains, with occasional