sætning

From sætte (“to set”) +‎ -ning (“action of”).

• IPA^(key): /sɛtneŋ/, [ˈsɛd̥neŋ]

sætning c (singular definite sætningen, plural indefinite sætninger)

1. (grammar) sentence (a series of words forming a defined unity and expressing an assertion, question or request)
2. (grammar) clause (a finite verb with its subject and modifiers)
3. (carpentry) set (punch for setting nails in wood)
4. (mathematics) theorem.
5. (navigation) power of a ship.
6. (printing) composition (way of placing letters onto paper or other objects that can be done either by hand or with typesetting)

• (mathematics) teorem

• eksempelsætning
• håndsætning

• “sætning” in Den Danske Ordbog