elske
to love
Pronunciation
/ˈelskə/
Cultural Note
Elske is strong and direct, and Danes may use it more carefully than the English word love in some contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Jeg elsker dig.
I love you.
De elsker at være sammen.
They love being together.
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