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.

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