Danish, a North Germanic language, is spoken by the people of Denmark and is also recognized in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. It shares many similarities with Swedish and Norwegian, making it somewhat understandable between speakers of these languages. This lesson provides essential conversational phrases and questions in Danish, which will be valuable for various social interactions, travel, and more.

Greetings

• Hello – “Hej” / “Hallo”
• Good morning – “Godmorgen”
• Good afternoon – “Goddag”
• Good evening – “Godaften”
• Goodbye – “Farvel”
• How are you? (informal/formal) – “Hvordan har du det?” / “Hvordan har De det?”

Introducing Yourself or Others

• My name is [name]. – “Jeg hedder [navn].”
• This is [name]. – “Det her er [navn].”
• I am from [country]. – “Jeg kommer fra [land].”
• I live in [city/place]. – “Jeg bor i [by/sted].”

Asking for Directions or People

• Where is the [place]? – “Hvor er [stedet]?”
• How do I get to [place]? – “Hvordan kommer jeg til [stedet]?”
• Is this the way to [place]? – “Er det her vejen til [stedet]?”
• Can you show me on the map? – “Kan du vise mig det på kortet?”

Solving a Misunderstanding

• Sorry, I don’t understand. – “Undskyld, jeg forstår ikke.”
• Can you please repeat that? – “Kan du gentage det, tak?”
• I mean… – “Jeg mener…”
• What does [word] mean? – “Hvad betyder [ord]?”

Farewell Expressions

• See you later – “Vi ses senere”
• Take care – “Pas på dig selv”
• Have a good day – “Hav en god dag”

Travel and Dining

• I would like to book a room. – “Jeg vil gerne reservere et værelse.”
• Can I see the menu, please? – “Må jeg se menuen, tak?”
• I am vegetarian. – “Jeg er vegetar.”
• The bill, please. – “Regningen, tak.”

Shopping

• How much does this cost? – “Hvor meget koster det?”
• Do you have this in another size? – “Har du den i en anden størrelse?”
• I’m just looking, thanks. – “Jeg kigger bare, tak.”
• Can I pay by card? – “Kan jeg betale med kort?”

Dating and Love

• You look beautiful. (to a woman) / You look handsome. (to a man) – “Du ser smuk ud.” / “Du ser flot ud.”
• I miss you. – “Jeg savner dig.”
• I love you. – “Jeg elsker dig.”
• Would you like to go out with me? – “Vil du gå ud med mig?”

Emergencies

• Help! – “Hjælp!”
• Call the police! – “Ring til politiet!”
• I need a doctor. – “Jeg har brug for en læge.”
• Where is the nearest hospital? – “Hvor er det nærmeste hospital?”

These phrases form a foundation for basic communication in Danish. Practice them regularly, listen to native speakers, and immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. Remember, pronunciation can be challenging in Danish, especially with its soft “d” and vowel sounds, so focus on listening and repeating to improve your skills.