Dane/deɪn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Nationality Identifier Used to identify someone from Denmark, relates to a person's national origin. She considers herself a Dane, even after many years abroad. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity May imply cultural characteristics or values associated with Danish people. As a Dane, he values hygge and a comfortable living environment. Pro Tip 3/3Not a Language 'Dane' refers to the people, not the language, which is called Danish. They are Danes who speak Danish fluently.