adam

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[edit] Etymology

From the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible.

[edit] Noun

adam

adam m. (definite singular adamen; indefinite plural adamar; definite plural adamane)

  1. Certain properties of a person, often derived from the biblical story
    Den gamle adam = the sinful human nature (literally: "the old adam")
    Adams drakt or adamsdrakt = to be naked (literally: "Adam's costume")
  2. Used in sayings and proverbs
    Hvor lenge var Adam i paradis? = happiness is often short-lived (literally: "how long was Adam in Paradise?")

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[edit] Noun

adam (definite accusative adamı, plural adamlar)

  1. man

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