The Suffix "-venlig"
Like the English "-friendly" (as in "eco-friendly"), Danish uses the suffix -venlig. Attach it directly to a noun to create an adjective describing something as accommodating, suitable, or safe for a specific group.
| The urban planning makes the city very child-friendly. | Byplanlægningen gør byen meget børnevenlig. |
| This is the place where the infrastructure is most bicycle-friendly. | Dette er det sted hvor infrastrukturen er mest cykelvenlig. |
Adjective Agreement
Since these are standard adjectives, they must agree with the noun they describe:
- Common gender (en-words): Use the base form -venlig.
- Neuter gender (et-words): Add a -t to make it -venligt.
- Plural or Definite: Add an -e to make it -venlige.
| The new paving makes the sidewalk very pedestrian-friendly. | Den nye belægning gør fortovet meget fodgængervenligt. |
| Has the municipality improved the bicycle-friendly paving? | Har kommunen forbedret den cykelvenlige belægning? |
Designing for Everyone
You will see -venlig everywhere in Danish urban planning and public accessibility. It is a highly productive suffix, meaning you can attach it to almost any noun to describe inclusive infrastructure.
| The municipality has built a senior-friendly building with a large ramp. | Kommunen har bygget en ældrevenlig bygning med en stor rampe. |
| The museum is not wheelchair-friendly unless they have a handicap-friendly lift. | Museet er ikke kørestolsvenligt medmindre de har en handicapvenlig lift. |
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