spind
See also: Spind
Danish
Etymology 1
A back-formation of spinde.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈsbenˀ]
Noun
spind n (singular definite spindet, plural indefinite spind)
- a web (of a spider, caterpillars etc.)
- (figurative, poetic or solemn) a complex system of interconnected things
Declension
| neuter gender |
singular | plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative | spind | spindet | spind | spindene |
| genitive | spinds | spindets | spinds | spindenes |
Related terms
References
- “spind” in Den Danske Ordbog
Etymology 2
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -end
Noun
spind n (singular definite spindet, plural indefinite spind)
- a spin, turn, rotation
- Coordinate term: skru
- (figurative) state of confusion and unclarity
- Coordinate term: selvsving
Declension
| neuter gender |
singular | plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative | spind | spindet | spind | spindene |
| genitive | spinds | spindets | spinds | spindenes |
Related terms
Verb
spind
- imperative of spinde
References
- “spind” in Den Danske Ordbog
Old English
Alternative forms
- swind — erroneous
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *spindaz (“fat, grease”), of unknown origin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /spind/
Noun
spind n
Declension
Strong a-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | spind | spind |
| accusative | spind | spind |
| genitive | spindes | spinda |
| dative | spinde | spindum |
Derived terms
- ēagaspind