jantelov
Jantelagen; social norm against showing off
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈjæn.təˌlʌwˀ/
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Cultural Note
Jantelov refers to a Scandinavian idea that people should not act superior or boastful.
📝 Example Sentences
Nogle siger, at jantelov stadig præger dansk kultur.
Some say that Jantelagen still shapes Danish culture.
Hun vil gerne skille sig ud, men møder lidt jantelov.
She wants to stand out, but runs into a bit of Jantelagen.