This is the 315th most frequent Danish word.
kommuner
"Kommuner" means "municipalities" in English.
In this sentence, 'kommuner' is used to refer to the local administrative divisions in Denmark responsible for public services such as education.
De danske kommuner har ansvar for skolerne.
The Danish municipalities are responsible for the schools.
Here, 'kommuner' emphasizes the plurality of municipalities facing financial challenges.
Mange kommuner kæmper med budgetnedskæringer.
Many municipalities struggle with budget cuts.
In this example, 'kommuner' is discussed in general terms about their role in governance.