This is the 367th most frequent Danish word.
branden
"Branden" in Danish means "the fire" in English.
In this sentence, 'branden' is used as a noun meaning 'the fire', referring to a specific fire that occurred in the forest.
Branden i skoven spredte sig hurtigt.
The fire in the forest spread quickly.
Here, 'branden' again means 'the fire', but it is used more figuratively to signify an event that has broader implications.
De så branden som en mulighed for at genopbygge området.
They saw the fire as an opportunity to rebuild the area.
In this sentence, 'branden' is utilized as 'the fire', indicating a specific incident of fire that led to notable destruction.