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Does Lego means put together?
The word “Lego” is derived from the Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. The word “lego” also means “I put together” in Latin.
What does the word lego mean in Latin?
Today I found out where the word “lego” comes from. Interestingly, “lego” is also a Latin word meaning “to gather or collect”, which is somewhat fitting, given what their most popular product ended up being.
What is the word Lego in Danish?
The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called “Lego”, derived from the Danish phrase leg godt [lɑjˀ ˈkʌt], which means “play well”.
How did Legos get started?
The Lego Group began in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen in Billund, Denmark. In 1916, Kristiansen purchased a woodworking shop in Billund, which had been in business since 1895. On 10 August 1932, Christiansen’s shop started making wooden toys such as piggy banks, pull toys, cars and trucks, and houses.
Where did the name LEGO come from?
Billund, Denmark
The Lego Group/Place founded
What does the Spanish word LEGO mean?
a newcomer. outsider; → lego; novato; adjective.
What is LEGO Greek?
λέγω • (légō) I put in order, arrange, gather.
What does LEGO mean in Swedish?
The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s our name and it’s our ideal.
Who founded LEGO?
Ole Kirk Christiansen
The Lego Group/Founders
What is the oldest LEGO set?
The First 10 LEGO Sets Ever Made (With Years)
- 3 VW Auto Showroom (1957)
- 4 Church (1957)
- 5 Fire Station (1957)
- 6 Esso Filling Station (1956)
- 7 Small House (1955)
- 8 Small Store (1955)
- 9 Esso Station (1955)
- 10 Garage With Automatic Door (1955)
Who is Ole Kirk’s son?
Godtfred Kirk Christiansen
Karl Georg Kirk ChristiansenJohannes ChristiansenGerhardt Kirk Christiansen
Ole Kirk Christiansen/Sons
Death. On 11 March 1958, Kristiansen experienced a cardiac arrest and died at the age of 66, and his third son Godtfred promptly took over the company until his death in 1995.
What’s LEGO stand for?
The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s our name and it’s our ideal. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder.