tæft

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Danish

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Etymology

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From Old Norse þefr (smell, taste), reintroduced in modern Danish with influence from Norwegian teft (scent, flair).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tɛft/, [tˢɛfd̥]

Noun

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tæft c (singular definite tæften, not used in plural form)

  1. flair (natural or innate talent or aptitude)
  2. (archaic) scent (odour left by animal)