bagdel

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Danish

Etymology

From bag (behind) +‎ del (part). Compare German Hinterteil. The sense "disadvantage" is influenced by fordel (advantage) and German Nachteil (disadvantage).

Pronunciation

Noun

bagdel c (singular definite bagdelen, plural indefinite bagdele)

  1. behind, bottom, buttocks
    Synonyms: bag, numse, rumpe, røv
  2. (proscribed) disadvantage
    Synonym: ulempe
    Antonym: fordel

Inflection