kære

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See also: Appendix:Variations of "kare" and Appendix:Variations of "kere"

Danish

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Etymology 1

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From Old Norse kæra.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛːrə/, [ˈkɛːɐ]

Verb

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kære (imperative kær, infinitive at kære, present tense kærer, past tense kærede, perfect tense har kæret)

  1. (law) appeal

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

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kære

  1. plural and definite singular attributive of kær
Usage notes
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Used in the beginning of addresses, e.g. Kære Jacob... "Dear Jacob...".

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