Danish Language Translation
Useful words & phrases in Danish
This page of Danish Language Translation will show you the most common words and phrases. This is an English to Danish translation.
It is always nice to be able to say a few words when visiting a country. In Denmark the main language is Danish, but most people speak English, too, especially the younger generation.
If you drive around in Denmark and visit smaller villages in the country side, the older folks may not speak much English and knowing a few phrases and words will help you and Danes are ALWAYS impressed when foreigners can speak a little Danish!
The Danish language is very influenced by other languages especially French, German and English. The special thing about the Danish Language is that it has 28 letters. There are three more vowels; æ, ø and å
Shopping Phrases |
English |
Danish |
I would like... |
Jeg vil gerne have... |
How much is it? |
Hvor meget koster det? |
I saw this bag in the window... |
Jeg så en taske i vinduet... |
Credit or cash? |
Kreditkort eller kontant? |
What are your opening hours? |
Hvor længe har I åbent? |
Where is the nearest grocery store? |
Hvor er den nærmeste købmand? |
Does this town have a bakery? |
Er der en bager her i byen? |
Where do I find a butcher's shop? |
Hvor er der en slagter? |
I need to find a gas station |
Hvor finder jeg en tank station? |
I need to find a car repair shop |
Jeg har brug for et auto værksted |
Where is the hospital? |
Hvor ligger hospitalet? |
Do you have a restroom? |
Har I et kunde toilet? |
Danish language translation
Phrases / conversation |
English |
Danish |
Hello! |
Goddag / Hej! |
Welcome |
Velkommen |
How do you do? |
Hvordan går det? |
See you later! |
Vi ses! |
Take care! |
Pas på dig selv! |
What time is it? |
Hvad er klokken? |
No / Yes |
Nej / Ja |
I don't know... |
Det ved jeg ikke... |
Thank you! |
Mange tak! |
Danish language translation
Grocery Shopping |
| Dairy products |
English |
Danish |
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Milk |
Mælk |
| Butter |
Smør |
| Cheese |
Ost |
| Cream |
Fløde |
| Sour Creme |
Creme Fraiche |
| Yoghurt/Yogurt |
Yogurt |
| Egg |
Æg |
| Whipped cream |
Flødeskum |
| Ice cream |
Is |
| Fruit & vegetables |
English |
Danish |
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Vegetables |
Grønt-sager |
| Fruit |
Frugt |
| Carrots |
Gulerod |
| Potato |
Kartoffel |
| Cabbage |
Kål |
| Cucumber |
Agurk |
| Tomato |
Tomater |
| Lettuce |
Salat |
| Spring Onion |
Forårs-løg |
| Cellery |
Selleri |
| Cauliflower |
Blomkål |
| Brussel Sprout |
Rosenkål |
| Broccoli |
Broccoli |
| Mushroom |
Champignon |
| Green bell pepper |
Grøn Peber |
| Onion |
Løg |
| Apple |
Æble |
| Pear |
Pære |
| Banana |
Banan |
| Lemon |
Citron |
| Plum |
Blomme |
| Orange |
Appelsin |
| Meat Products |
English |
Danish |
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Pork |
SvineKød |
| Beef |
Oksekød |
| Lamb |
Lammekød |
| Poultry |
Fjerkræ |
| Sausage |
Pølse |
| Sirloin |
Mørbrad |
| Pot Roast |
Grydesteg |
| Ground meat |
Fars |
| Turkey |
Kalkun |
| Chicken |
Kylling |
| Duck |
And |
| Goose |
Gås |
| Other Products |
English |
Danish |
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Flour |
Mel |
| Sucker |
Sukker |
| Oil |
Olie |
| Baking powder |
Bage-pulver |
| Bread |
Brød |
| Yeast |
Gær |
| Spice |
Krydderi |
| Non-food products |
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Cleaning |
Rengøring |
| Bathroom tissue |
Toilet papir |
| Paper towel |
Køkken rulle |
| Dish washer soap |
Maskin opvask |
| Soap |
Sæbe |
| Dish washer |
Opvaske maskine |
| Laundry |
Vaske maskine |
| Laundry soap |
Vaske pulver |
| Detergent |
Skylle middel |
| Brush |
Børste |
| Broom |
Kost |
| Cloth |
Klud |
| Towel |
Håndklæde |
| Tooth brush |
Tandbørste |
| Tooth paste |
Tandpasta |
| Tooth pick |
Tandstikker |
| Comb |
Kam |
| Shaver |
Barber maskine |
| Hair dryer |
Hår tørrer |
Danish language translation
| Transportation |
English |
Danish |
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Train |
Tog |
Airplane |
Flyver |
Bus |
Bus / rutebil |
Taxi |
Taxi |
Metro |
Undergrundsbane |
Ferry |
Færge |
Car |
Bil |
Bicycle |
Cykel |
Motor Cycle |
Motor-cykel |
Folding pram - stroller |
Klapvogn |
Baby carriage - pram
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Barnevogn |
Danish language translation
| Clothing |
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Skjorte (guys)
Trøje (girls)
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Danish language translation
"Body-Language" |
| Anatomi |
English |
Danish |
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Body |
Krop |
| Head |
Hoved |
| Eye |
Øje |
| Ear |
Øre |
| Nose |
Næse |
| Mouth |
Mund |
| Fore head |
Pande |
| Cheek | Kind |
| Chin |
Hage |
| Neck |
Hals |
| Arm |
Arm |
| Hand |
Hånd |
| Finger |
Finger |
| Thumb |
Tommel finger |
| Index finger |
Pege finger |
| Middle finger |
Lange finger |
| Ring finger |
Ring finger |
| Little finger |
Lille finger |
| Stomach / belly |
Mave |
| Back |
Ryg |
| Buttock |
Bagdel /Balle |
| Thigh |
Lår |
| Calf |
Læg |
| Foot |
Fod |
| Toe |
Tå |
Danish language translation
| Emergencies |
English |
Danish |
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Doctor |
Læge |
| Hospital |
Hospital |
| Emergency room |
Skadestue |
| Ambulance |
Ambulance |
| Police |
Politi |
| Police Officer |
Politi betjent |
| Police station |
Politi station |
| Fire department |
Brand væsen |
| Emergency response |
Udrykning |
| Fire! |
Brand! |
Danish language translation
| Christmas Expressions |
English |
Danish |
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Christmas |
Jul |
| Santa Claus |
Julemanden |
| Elfs / Goblins |
Nisser |
| Christmas present |
Julegave |
| "Merry Christmas!" |
"Glædelig Jul!" |
| Christmas bells |
Jule klokker |
| Christmas spirit |
Jule stemning |
| Advent |
Advent |
| Christmas decorations |
Julepynt |
| Reindeer |
Rensdyr |
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