bagdel

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Danish

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Etymology

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From bag (behind) +‎ del (part). Compare German Hinterteil. The sense "disadvantage" is influenced by fordel (advantage) and German Nachteil (disadvantage).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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bagdel c (singular definite bagdelen, plural indefinite bagdele)

  1. behind, bottom, buttocks
    Synonyms: bag, numse, rumpe, røv
  2. (proscribed) disadvantage
    Synonym: ulempe
    Antonym: fordel

Inflection

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