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93 Common Danish Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today

  • Learning just a few key phrases in Danish, will open up a world of possibilities for you.

    The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.

    To help you start learning Danish, I've put together 93 basic Danish phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.

    You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.

    How to Study Danish on This Page

    Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.

    When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.

    When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.

    We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.

    Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Danish in no time.

    Greetings & Basic Phrases

    1. Hello
    Hej
    2. How are you?
    Hvordan har du det?
    3. I’m fine, and you?
    Jeg har det godt, og dig?
    4. Please
    Behage
    5. Thank you
    Tak
    6. You’re Welcome
    Du er velkommen
    7. Goodbye
    Farvel
    8. Cheers
    Skål
    9. Excuse me
    Undskyld mig
    10. I’m sorry
    Jeg er ked af det
    11. What’s your name?
    Hvad er dit navn?
    12. My name is…
    Mit navn er…
    13. Nice to meet you
    Dejligt at møde dig
    14. Where are you from?
    Hvor er du fra?
    15. I’m from…
    jeg er fra…
    16. How old are you?
    Hvor gammel er du?
    17. I’m 35 years old
    jeg er 35 år gammel
    18. What do you do for a living?
    Hvad laver du til livets ophold?
    19. I’m a teacher
    jeg er lærer
    20. What do you do for fun?
    Hvad laver du for sjov?
    21. I like…
    jeg kan lide…
    22. I don’t like…
    jeg kan ikke lide…
    23. Yes
    Ja
    24. No
    Ingen

    Language Communication

    25. Do you speak English?
    Taler du engelsk?
    26. I understand
    Jeg forstår
    27. I don’t understand
    Jeg forstår det ikke
    28. I speak a little…
    jeg taler lidt...
    29. Could you please speak a little slower?
    Kan du venligst tale lidt langsommere?
    30. Could you repeat that?
    Kunne du gentage det?
    31. How do you say…?
    Hvordan siger du...?
    32. What does… mean?
    Hvad betyder …?

    Shopping & Money

    33. How much?
    Hvor meget?
    34. I would like…
    jeg vil gerne…
    35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?
    Kan jeg betale med kreditkort/betalingskort?
    36. Here you go
    Her går du
    37. Could I see this?
    Kunne jeg se dette?
    38. What time do you close?
    Hvad tid lukker du?
    39. Do you have anything cheaper?
    Har du noget billigere?
    40. It’s too expensive
    Det er for dyrt
    41. I'll pay...
    jeg betaler...
    42. Where can I exchange money?
    Hvor kan jeg veksle penge?

    Transportation

    43. How much for a ticket to…?
    Hvor meget koster en billet til...?
    44. A return ticket to…
    En returbillet til…
    45. Here’s my passport
    Her er mit pas
    46. What time does the bus arrive?
    Hvad tid ankommer bussen?
    47. What time does the train depart?
    Hvad tid afgår toget?
    48. Which platform?
    Hvilken platform?
    49. Is this seat taken?
    Er denne plads optaget?
    50. When is the next ferry to…?
    Hvornår er den næste færge til...?
    51. Could you call me a taxi?
    Kan du kalde mig en taxa?
    52. I’d like to go to…
    Jeg vil gerne gå til...
    53. Could you let me know when to get off?
    Kan du fortælle mig, hvornår jeg skal stå af?
    54. Where could I rent a bike?
    Hvor kunne jeg leje en cykel?
    55. I’d like to rent a car
    Jeg vil gerne leje en bil

    Eating & Drinking

    55. I’d like to rent a car
    Jeg vil gerne leje en bil
    56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?
    Kan du anbefale en god restaurant?
    57. What would you recommend?
    Hvad vil du anbefale?
    58. What are some local specialties?
    Hvad er nogle lokale specialiteter?
    59. What is the special of the day?
    Hvad er det særlige ved dagen?
    60. Could I see the menu, please?
    Må jeg se menuen, tak?
    61. A beer, please
    En øl, tak
    62. Could I get the bill, please
    Kan jeg få regningen, tak
    63. I’m allergic to…
    jeg er allergisk over for...
    64. That was delicious!
    Det var lækkert!
    65. This isn’t what I ordered
    Dette er ikke hvad jeg har bestilt
    66. Can I buy you a drink?
    Må jeg købe dig en drink?
    67. Let’s have another!
    Lad os få en anden!

    Directions

    68. How do I get to…?
    Hvordan kommer jeg til...?
    69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/
    Det er til venstre/til højre/lige frem/
    70. How far is…?
    Hvor langt er…?
    71. Where is the nearest ATM?
    Hvor er den nærmeste hæveautomat?
    72. Where can I find tourist information?
    Hvor kan jeg finde turistinformation?
    73. Do you have a map?
    Har du et kort?
    74. Can you show me that on the map?
    Kan du vise mig det på kortet?

    Sightseeing

    75. What is the entrance fee?
    Hvad er entréen?
    76. What is that building?
    Hvad er den bygning?
    77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?
    Hvad sker der i biografen i aften?
    78. That’s a beautiful building
    Det er en smuk bygning
    79. What is there to see around here?
    Hvad er der at se her omkring?

    Accommodations

    80. I have a reservation
    Jeg har en reservation
    81. Do you have any double rooms available?
    Har du nogle dobbeltværelser til rådighed?
    82. Could I see the room?
    Må jeg se rummet?
    83. I’d like to stay for… nights.
    Jeg vil gerne blive i … nætter.
    84. Is breakfast included?
    Er morgenmad inkluderet?
    85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t work
    Klimaanlægget på mit værelse virker ikke
    86. Could I get a different room?
    Kunne jeg få et andet værelse?
    87. Is there a restaurant here?
    Er der en restaurant her?

    Health & Emergencies

    88. Help!
    Hjælp!
    89. I need a police officer
    Jeg har brug for en politibetjent
    90. Is there pharmacy nearby?
    Er der et apotek i nærheden?
    91. Can I use your phone?
    Må jeg bruge din telefon?
    92. Call the police/ambulance!
    Ring til politiet/ambulancen!
    93. Leave me alone!
    Lad mig være i fred!
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