Kgs.

20:07 Jun 26, 2009
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Danish to English translations [PRO]
Geography
Danish term or phrase: Kgs.
In an address, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby.
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Nikolaj Widenmann
4Kgs = kongens
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Explanation:
Kgs. Lyngby = Kongens Lyngby, which would literally be "the King's Lyngby". It is a suburb to Copenhagen. In this case, I would leave as is since it's part of the name. Also, in everyday speech, people usually just call it Lyngby.

Nikolaj Widenmann
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Local time: 17:09
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish

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Kgs = kongens


Explanation:
Kongens Lyngby.

I recommend to leave that alone and NOT translate it. It is part of the name of an address in the Danish postal service.

Suzanne Blangsted (X)
Local time: 16:09
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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