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frisk

/fɹɪsk/

Meanings
  • Verb

    AtterEm danish for to search or examine someone or something carefully and thoroughly, often implying a quick and superficial inspection.

    - "Politikerne friskede alle gæster ved festen."
    - "Politicians frisked all guests at the party."

Synonyms

pat down , frisky , frolicsome
Variants
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frisk , frisked , frisker , friskers , frisking , frisks
Etymology
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The word 'frisk' in Danish comes from the Old Norse word 'friska' which means 'to be free from harm or danger' and later developed the meaning 'to examine' or 'to search'.


Trivia
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  1. The Danish word 'frisk' is also used to describe a young and lively animal.

  2. In Danish folklore, the word 'frisk' is sometimes used to describe the act of blessing or protecting someone or something.


Related Concepts
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  1. Controle: The French term for 'control' or 'check' which is similar in meaning to 'frisk' in Danish.


Culture
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In Danish literature and art, the word 'frisk' is often used to describe the act of searching or examining, and is closely associated with the idea of thoroughness and attention to detail.

How to Memorize "frisk"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of searching or examining someone or something thoroughly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'frisk' with the idea of thoroughness and attention to detail.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old Norse origin of the word, 'friska', meaning 'to be free from harm or danger' and later developed the meaning 'to examine' or 'to search'.


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