hensyn

Danish

Etymology

From the archaic verb hense (“to consider, take into account”).

Noun

hensyn n (singular definite hensynet, plural indefinite hensyn)

1. care, concern, consideration, regard, respect

Derived terms

• bekvemmelighedshensyn
• hensynsløs
• hensyntagen
• hensyntagende
• med hensyn til
• miljøhensyn
• pladshensyn
• samfundshensyn
• sikkerhedshensyn
• sparehensyn
• tage hensyn til
• vise hensyn

 

See also

• henseende
• hensigt

References

• “hensyn” in Den Danske Ordbog

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From the old verb hense.

Noun

hensyn n (definite singular hensynet, indefinite plural hensyn, definite plural hensyna or hensynene)

1. consideration, regard, respect

Derived terms

• hensynsfull
• hensynsløs

References

• “hensyn” in The Bokmål Dictionary.