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100+ Basic Danish Words And Phrases You Should Know

Danish is a North Germanic language primarily spoken in Denmark and is also an official language of the Faroe Islands and Greenland. It is closely related to other Scandinavian languages like Swedish and Norwegian. Danish has a complex phonology with unique vowel sounds and a melodic intonation. It uses the Latin-based alphabet with additional characters. Danish grammar features noun and adjective declension, verb conjugation, and grammatical gender. The language has borrowed words from other languages, including Low German and French. Danish is an important part of Danish culture, literature, and society, reflecting the country's rich heritage.

Basic Words and Phrases

Learning a foreign language opens up a world of opportunities, allowing you to connect with people from different cultures and expand your horizons. Whether you're planning a trip or simply curious about a new language, mastering some basic words and phrases is a great place to start.

Yes
Ja
No
Nej
Please
Tak
Thanks
Tak
Thank you
Tak
Thank you very much
Mange tak
You're welcome
Selv tak
No problem
Ingen problem
Yes, please
Ja, tak
No, thank you
Nej, tak
Excuse me
Undskyld mig
I’m sorry
Jeg er ked af det
Sorry
Undskyld
Cheers!
Skål!

Greetings

Greetings are an essential part of any language. Saying "hello" and "goodbye" can create an instant connection with native speakers. In many languages, "hello" is a universal term, but learning the specific greeting for the language you're interested in can show respect and appreciation. Similarly, learning how to say "goodbye" will help you leave a positive impression.

Hi
Hej
Hello
Hej
Good day
God dag
Good morning
God morgon
Good afternoon
God eftermiddag
Good evening
God aften
Good night
Godnat
Goodbye
Farvel
Bye
Hej hej
See you later!
Vi ses senere!
Have a nice day!
Ha' en god dag!

Conversations

Next, let's explore basic conversation starters. Asking "how are you?" or "what's your name?" in another language is a friendly way to engage with others. These simple phrases can pave the way for more meaningful conversations and help you build rapport.

How are you?
Hvordan har du det?
I'm fine
Jeg har det fint
Good, thank you!
Godt, tak!
And you?
Og dig?
It's nice to meet you
Det glæder mig at møde dig (frm)
Dejligt at møde dig
What is your name?
Hvad hedder du?
My name is …
Jeg hedder …
Where are you from?
Hvor kommer du fra?
I am from …
Jeg er fra ...
I don't speak Danish
Jeg taler ikke dansk
Do you speak English?
Taler du engelsk?
I understand
Jeg forstår
I do not understand
Jeg forstår ikke

Hotel

When staying at a hotel in a foreign country, it's helpful to be familiar with some phrases that can assist you during your stay. Here are a few key phrases you can use in a hotel.

Hotel
Hotel
Reception
Reception
Reservation
Reservation
Room
Værelse
Key
Nøgle
Breakfast
Morgenmad

Restaurant

When dining at restaurants in a foreign country, it's helpful to know phrases that can assist you during your meal. Being able to request a table, order food and drinks, and ask for the bill are important for a pleasant dining experience.

Restaurant
Restaurant
Menu
Menukort
A table for one, please
Et bord til én person, tak
A table for two, please
Et bord til to, tak
I would like a coffee, please
Jeg vil gerne have en kop kaffe, tak
Can I have the bill, please?
Kan jeg få regningen, tak?
I would like to pay, please
Jeg vil gerne betale, tak
The bill, please
Regningen, tak
Can I pay with cash?
Kan jeg betale med kontanter?
Can I pay with card?
Kan jeg betale med kort?
Can I pay with credit card?
Kan jeg betale med kreditkort?

Food and drinks

Being able to order food and drinks, ask for recommendations, and express preferences or dietary restrictions will enhance your dining experience and allow you to explore the local cuisine.

Food
Mad
Drinks
Drikkevarer
Bread
Brød
Sandwich
Sandwich
Cheese
Ost
Meat
Kød
Fish
Fisk
Vegetables
Grøntsager
Fruit
Frugt
Vegetarian
Vegetar
I am a vegetarian
Jeg er vegetar
Coffee
Kaffe
Tea
Te
Beer
Øl
Wine
Vin
Water
Vand
Milk
Mælk

Places and Services

Just like how saying hello helps you connect with others, exploring phrases related to locations and services can greatly enhance your travel experience. Whether you're looking for important places like banks or post offices, these expressions can open up doors to immersing yourself in the local culture.

Bank
Bank
Beach
Strand
Library
Bibliotek
Park
Park
Pharmacy
Apotek
Post Office
Postkontor

Shopping

Knowing how to ask for the price, request a different size or color, or simply say "I'm just looking" can be useful when shopping in local markets or stores.

Store
Butik
Supermarket
Supermarked
Market
Marked
Bakery
Bageri
How much does this cost?
Hvor meget koster dette?
I'm just looking
Jeg kigger bare

Directions

Learning phrases related to asking for directions, understanding common landmarks, and getting around the city will help you navigate unfamiliar places with ease.

Where is the toilet?
Hvor er toilettet?
Where is the beach?
Hvor er stranden?
How do I get to the airport?
Hvordan kommer jeg til lufthavnen?
Left
Venstre
Right
Højre
Straight ahead
Lige frem

Travel

Familiarizing yourself with phrases for using public transportation, such as asking for a ticket, stating your destination, or inquiring about schedules, will make your travel experience smoother and more efficient.

Airport
Lufthavn
Plane
Fly
Train station
Togstation
Train
Tog
Bus station
Busstation
Bus
Bus
Taxi
Taxa
Ticket
Billet
Can I get a ticket to Copenhagen?
Kan jeg få en billet til København?
I would like a ticket to Copenhagen
Jeg vil gerne have en billet til København
I need a ticket to Copenhagen
Jeg har brug for en billet til København
A ticket to Copenhagen, please
En billet til København, tak
What time is the next train to Copenhagen?
Hvornår kommer det næste tog til København?
When is the next train to Copenhagen?
Hvornår går det næste tog til København?
When does the next train to Copenhagen leave?
Hvornår kører det næste tog til København?

Emergencies

When you're in a different country, it's really important to be aware of emergency phrases such as 'help,' 'hospital,' and 'police.' Using expressions like 'emergency' and 'I need help' can help you overcome language barriers and make sure you're ready for any unexpected situations that might occur. Having a good grasp of these phrases will help keep you safe and give you peace of mind while traveling.

Help!
Hjælp!
Help me!
Hjælp mig!
I need help
Jeg har brug for hjælp
I need assistance
Jeg har brug for assistance
Police
Politi
Hospital
Hospital
Ambulance
Ambulance
Doctor
Læge
Fire department
Brandvæsenet
Fire!
Brand!

Question Words

Understanding basic question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how will enable you to ask for information or clarification in various situations.

What?
Hvad?
What is your name?
Hvad hedder du?
What is that?
Hvad er det?
What is this called?
Hvad hedder det?
What do you need?
Hvad har du brug for?
What time is it?
Hvad er klokken?
What do you like?
Hvad kan du lide?
Where?
Hvor?
Where is the toilet?
Hvor er toilettet?
When?
Hvornår?
When is the next train?
Hvornår går det næste tog?
When can we meet?
Hvornår kan vi mødes?
Why?
Hvorfor det?
Why is it expensive?
Hvorfor er det dyrt?
How?
Hvordan det?
How are you doing?
Hvordan har du det?
How would you like to pay?
Hvordan vil du gerne betale?
How far is this?
Hvor langt er der hertil?
Which?
Hvilken?
Which book belongs to your sister?
Hvilken bog tilhører din søster?
Which museum did you visit?
Hvilket museum har du besøgt?
Which museums did you visit?
Hvilke museer har du besøgt?
Which one of these is your car?
Hvilken en af disse er din bil?
Who?
Hvem?
Who is that?
Hvem er det?
Who is your travel companion?
Hvem er din rejseledsager?
Whose?
Hvis?
Whose phone is ringing?
Hvis telefon ringer?
Whose bag is this?
Hvis taske er det?
How many?
Hvor mange?
How many people were at the concert?
Hvor mange mennesker var til koncerten?
How much?
Hvor meget?
How much does this cost?
Hvor meget koster det?

Numbers

Learning numbers is essential for tasks like counting, ordering quantities, or understanding prices.

Zero
Nul
One
En
Two
To
Three
Tre
Four
Fire
Five
Fem
Six
Seks
Seven
Syv
Eight
Otte
Nine
Ni
Ten
Ti
Eleven
Elleve
Twelve
Tolv
Thirteen
Tretten
Fourteen
Fjorten
Fifteen
Femten
Sixteen
Seksten
Seventeen
Sytten
Eighteen
Atten
Nineteen
Nitten
Twenty
Tyve
Twenty-one
Enogtyve
Twenty-two
Toogtyve
Twenty-three
Treogtyve
Twenty-four
Fireogtyve
Twenty-five
Femogtyve
Twenty-six
Seksogtyve
Twenty-seven
Syvogtyve
Twenty-eight
Otteogtyve
Twenty-nine
Niogtyve
Thirty
Tredive
Forty
Fyrre
Fifty
Halvtreds
Sixty
Tres
Seventy
Halvfjerds
Eighty
Firs
Ninety
Halvfems
Hundred
Hundrede

Days of the week

Knowing the names of the days of the week will help you schedule activities, make appointments, or plan your itinerary.

Monday
Mandag
Tuesday
Tirsdag
Wednesday
Onsdag
Thursday
Torsdag
Friday
Fredag
Saturday
Lørdag
Sunday
Søndag

Months

Being familiar with the names of the months will allow you to discuss dates, make reservations, or talk about specific time frames.

January
Januar
February
Februar
March
Marts
April
April
May
Maj
June
Juni
July
Juli
August
August
September
September
Oktober
Oktober
November
November
December
December

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Abbreviations used

infInformal
frmFormal
fFeminine
mMasculine
sgSingular
plPlural

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