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Danish Essentials

Useful Danish for a trip through Denmark, from Copenhagen transport to cafés, stays, and small everyday problems.

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  • Hello and essentials

    Goddag!

    Good day!

  • Prices, shopping, and payment

    How much is it?

    Hvad koster den?

  • Directions and places

    toilet

    toilet

  • Hotels and accommodation

    The key doesn't work.

    Nøglen virker ikke.

  • Everyday moments in Denmark

    Hav en god dag!

    Have a nice day!

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  1. Section 1: Hello and essentials

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  2. Section 2: Understanding and language help

    10 cards

  3. Section 3: Prices, shopping, and payment

    10 cards

  4. Section 4: Cafés and restaurants

    10 cards

  5. Section 5: Directions and places

    10 cards

  6. Section 6: Trains and city transport

    10 cards

  7. Section 7: Hotels and accommodation

    10 cards

  8. Section 8: Health, safety, and help

    10 cards

  9. Section 9: Everyday moments in Denmark

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1Hello and essentials11 cards

Hej!
Hello!
Godmorgen!
Good morning!
Goddag!
Good day!
God aften!
Good evening!
Farvel!
Goodbye!
Hvordan går det?
How are you?
Det går godt, tak.
I'm doing well, thanks.
Ja, tak.
Yes, please.
Tak.
Thank you.
Ja.
Yes.
Nej.
No.

2Understanding and language help10 cards

Taler du engelsk?
Do you speak English?
Jeg taler ikke dansk.
I don't speak Danish.
Jeg forstår ikke.
I don't understand.
Kan du tale langsommere?
Can you speak more slowly?
Kan du gentage det?
Can you repeat that?
Hvad betyder det?
What does that mean?
Hvordan siger man ... på dansk?
How do you say ... in Danish?
Kan du skrive det ned?
Could you write it down?
Undskyld.
Excuse me.
Det er i orden.
That's all right.

3Prices, shopping, and payment10 cards

Hvor meget koster det?
How much does it cost?
Hvad koster den?
How much is it?
Er der rabat?
Is there a discount?
Jeg vil gerne købe den.
I would like to buy it.
Har I en mindre størrelse?
Do you have a smaller size?
Må jeg prøve den?
May I try it on?
Kan jeg betale med kort?
Can I pay by card?
Kan jeg betale kontant?
Can I pay in cash?
Må jeg få en kvittering?
May I have a receipt?
Hvor er en hæveautomat?
Where is an ATM?

4Cafés and restaurants10 cards

Et bord til én, tak.
A table for one, please.
Har I et ledigt bord?
Do you have a free table?
Må jeg se menukortet?
May I see the menu?
Hvad kan du anbefale?
What can you recommend?
Jeg vil gerne have den her.
I would like this one.
Er der noget uden kød?
Is there anything without meat?
Jeg er allergisk over for nødder.
I'm allergic to nuts.
Et glas vand, tak.
A glass of water, please.
Må jeg få regningen?
May I have the bill?
Skål!
Cheers!

5Directions and places10 cards

Hvor er ...?
Where is ...?
Hvordan kommer jeg til centrum?
How do I get to the city centre?
Er det langt herfra?
Is it far from here?
Kan du vise mig det på kortet?
Can you show me on the map?
til højre
to the right
til venstre
to the left
ligeud
straight ahead
Det er rundt om hjørnet.
It's around the corner.
gågade
pedestrian street
toilet
toilet

6Trains and city transport10 cards

Hvor køber jeg en billet?
Where do I buy a ticket?
En billet til København, tak.
A ticket to Copenhagen, please.
Hvilket spor går toget fra?
Which platform does the train leave from?
Hvornår kører toget?
When does the train leave?
Er det her toget til Aarhus?
Is this the train to Aarhus?
Hvor skal jeg skifte?
Where do I change?
Hvilket stoppested skal jeg af ved?
Which stop should I get off at?
Er der plads her?
Is there room here?
metro
metro
cykelsti
cycle path

7Hotels and accommodation10 cards

Jeg har en reservation under navnet ...
I have a reservation under the name ...
Jeg vil gerne tjekke ind.
I would like to check in.
Hvornår skal jeg tjekke ud?
When do I need to check out?
Er morgenmad inkluderet?
Is breakfast included?
Hvornår serveres morgenmaden?
When is breakfast served?
Hvor er elevatoren?
Where is the elevator?
Nøglen virker ikke.
The key doesn't work.
Må jeg få et ekstra håndklæde?
May I have an extra towel?
Kan jeg få Wi-Fi-koden?
Can I have the Wi-Fi code?
Er der et køkken, jeg må bruge?
Is there a kitchen I may use?

8Health, safety, and help10 cards

Jeg har brug for hjælp.
I need help.
Jeg er faret vild.
I am lost.
Jeg har mistet min pung.
I have lost my wallet.
Min telefon er væk.
My phone is missing.
Jeg har brug for en læge.
I need a doctor.
Hvor er det nærmeste apotek?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Ring 112!
Call 112!
Jeg har brug for en ambulance.
I need an ambulance.
Må jeg låne din telefon?
May I borrow your phone?
Tak for hjælpen.
Thanks for the help.

9Everyday moments in Denmark10 cards

Er det åbent i dag?
Is it open today?
Hvornår lukker I?
What time do you close?
Har I et sted, hvor jeg kan oplade min telefon?
Do you have somewhere I can charge my phone?
Hvordan tjekker jeg ind?
How do I check in for this journey?
Må jeg få en pose?
May I have a bag?
Hvor skal jeg sortere det?
Where should I sort this?
Er der en garderobe?
Is there a cloakroom?
Må jeg tage et billede?
May I take a picture?
Det var hyggeligt.
That was lovely.
Hav en god dag!
Have a nice day!

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Published September 18, 2026