ledig

04:58 Apr 22, 2023 

If the sentence is: "Du kan som mor, der er ledig, holde 2 ugers orlov lige efter fodslen", then "ledig" does mean unemployed. When you are unemployed in Denmark, you receive either "kontanthjaelp" (social security from the state) or "dagpenge" (unemployment benefit from union/insurance). In both cases there are rules and obligations not dissimilar to when employed, which is why you can be granted leave (orlov) under special circumstances.

19:51 Apr 21, 2023 

holde orlov = få lov til ikke at stå til rådighed for arbejdsmarkedet?

19:08 Apr 21, 2023 

That's what I thought, but then this sentence doesn't make sens : 'Du kan som mor, der er ledig, holde 2 ugers orlov lige efter fodslen' - how can you take leave if you are unemployed?

17:00 Apr 21, 2023 

Yes, unemployed. You're not unemployed if you're on maternity leave - you're just on leave but still have your job.