Danish vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Danish vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Dansk | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hej | Hello / Hi | |
| Farvel | Goodbye | |
| Tak | Thank you | |
| Vær så venlig | Please | |
| Undskyld | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Ja | Yes | |
| Nej | No | |
| Selv tak | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Dansk | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Jeg forstår det ikke | I don't understand | |
| Taler du engelsk? | Do you speak English? | |
| Hvor meget koster det? | How much does it cost? | |
| Hvor er...? | Where is...? | |
| Vand | Water | |
| Hjælp! | Help! | |
| Jeg hedder... | My name is... |
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