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Dansk Phrases

Essential phrases for everyday situations

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Greetings & Basics

Essential greetings and polite expressions

Hej!

Hello!

casual greeting

Godmorgen!

Good morning!

morning greeting

Godaften!

Good evening!

evening greeting

Hvordan har du det?

How are you?

polite inquiry

Jeg har det godt, tak.

I'm fine, thank you.

polite response

Hvad hedder du?

What's your name?

asking someone's name

Jeg hedder...

My name is...

introducing yourself

Rart at møde dig.

Nice to meet you.

meeting someone new

Vær så venlig.

Please.

polite request

Mange tak.

Thank you very much.

expressing gratitude

Det var så lidt.

You're welcome.

response to thanks

Jeg er ked af det.

I'm sorry.

apologizing

Undskyld.

Excuse me.

getting attention

Farvel!

Goodbye!

saying goodbye

Vi ses!

See you later!

casual farewell
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Travel & Transport

Getting around and travel essentials

Hvor er togstationen?

Where is the train station?

asking for location

Hvor meget koster en billet til...?

How much is a ticket to...?

buying tickets

Hvornår kører bussen?

When does the bus leave?

checking schedule

Er dette sæde optaget?

Is this seat taken?

checking seat availability

Jeg vil gerne have en enkeltbillet.

I'd like a one-way ticket.

buying one-way ticket

Jeg vil gerne have en returbillet.

I'd like a round-trip ticket.

buying round-trip ticket

Hvilken perron?

Which platform?

asking for platform

Hvor kan jeg købe en billet?

Where can I buy a ticket?

asking where to buy tickets

Hvor lang tid tager det?

How long does it take?

asking about duration

Er der en direkte forbindelse?

Is there a direct connection?

asking about connections

Jeg har mistet mit tog.

I missed my train.

missed transport

Hvor er taxaholdepladsen?

Where is the taxi stand?

looking for taxi

Kør mig til... tak.

Take me to... please.

giving taxi destination

Hvor meget vil det koste?

How much will it cost?

asking taxi fare

Kan du stoppe her, tak?

Can you stop here, please?

stopping taxi
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Shopping

Buying things and asking about prices

Hvor meget koster det her?

How much does this cost?

asking price

Har I det her i en anden størrelse?

Do you have this in another size?

asking for different size

Har I det her i en anden farve?

Do you have this in another color?

asking for different color

Kan jeg prøve det her?

Can I try this on?

trying on clothes

Hvor er prøverummene?

Where are the fitting rooms?

asking for fitting room

Jeg kigger bare, tak.

I'm just looking, thank you.

browsing

Tager I kreditkort?

Do you accept credit cards?

paying

Kan jeg få en kvittering, tak?

Can I have a receipt, please?

asking for receipt

Det her er for dyrt.

This is too expensive.

price concern

Har I noget billigere?

Do you have anything cheaper?

asking for cheaper option

Jeg tager den her.

I'll take this one.

making purchase

Er der rabat?

Is there a discount?

asking about discount
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Restaurant & Food

Ordering food and dining out

Et bord til to, tak.

A table for two, please.

getting a table

Kan jeg se menukortet, tak?

Can I see the menu, please?

requesting menu

Jeg vil gerne bestille...

I'd like to order...

ordering food

Hvad anbefaler du?

What do you recommend?

asking for recommendation

Jeg er allergisk over for...

I'm allergic to...

food allergy

Jeg er vegetar.

I'm vegetarian.

dietary preference

Kan jeg få regningen, tak?

Can I have the bill, please?

asking for bill

Er drikkepenge inkluderet?

Is service included?

asking about service

Det her er lækkert!

This is delicious!

compliment

Kan jeg få noget vand, tak?

Could I have some water, please?

requesting water

Er denne ret krydret?

Is this dish spicy?

asking about spiciness

Kan jeg tage det her med?

Can I have this to go?

takeaway

Jeg har en reservation.

I have a reservation.

reservation

Medium, tak.

Medium rare, please.

steak preference

Uden is, tak.

No ice, please.

drink preference
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Asking Directions

Finding your way around

Undskyld, hvor er...?

Excuse me, where is...?

asking for location

Hvordan kommer jeg til...?

How do I get to...?

asking how to get somewhere

Er det langt herfra?

Is it far from here?

asking about distance

Drej til venstre.

Turn left.

giving directions

Drej til højre.

Turn right.

giving directions

Gå ligeud.

Go straight ahead.

giving directions

Det er på hjørnet.

It's on the corner.

location description

Det er ved siden af...

It's next to...

location description

Det er overfor...

It's across from...

location description

Kan du vise mig på kortet?

Can you show me on the map?

asking for map help

Hvor mange minutter til fods?

How many minutes on foot?

asking about walking time

Jeg er faret vild.

I'm lost.

being lost
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Accommodation

Hotels, hostels, and staying places

Jeg har en reservation.

I have a reservation.

check-in

Har I ledige værelser?

Do you have any rooms available?

walk-in guest

Hvor meget koster det per nat?

How much is it per night?

asking price

Jeg vil gerne have et enkeltværelse.

I'd like a single room.

room type

Jeg vil gerne have et dobbeltværelse.

I'd like a double room.

room type

Er morgenmad inkluderet?

Is breakfast included?

asking about breakfast

Hvornår er der check-out?

What time is check-out?

check-out

Kan jeg efterlade min bagage her?

Can I leave my luggage here?

luggage storage

Værelset er for støjende.

The room is too noisy.

room complaint

Er der WiFi?

Is there WiFi?

asking about WiFi

Kan jeg få et ekstra håndklæde?

Can I have another towel?

requesting extra items

Jeg vil gerne forlænge mit ophold.

I'd like to extend my stay.

extending stay
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Socializing

Meeting people and making friends

Hvor kommer du fra?

Where are you from?

asking origin

Hvad arbejder du med?

What do you do for work?

asking about work

Hvor længe bliver du?

How long are you staying?

asking about stay duration

Det er min første gang her.

This is my first time here.

first-time visitor

Har du nogle anbefalinger?

Do you have any recommendations?

asking for recommendations

Vil du være med os?

Would you like to join us?

inviting to join

Må jeg købe en drink til dig?

Can I buy you a drink?

offering drink

Hvad er dine hobbyer?

What are your hobbies?

asking about hobbies

Kommer du ofte her?

Do you come here often?

asking if familiar

Det var dejligt at møde dig.

It was nice meeting you.

ending conversation

Lad os holde kontakten.

Let's keep in touch.

staying in touch

Kan jeg få dit nummer?

Can I have your number?

asking for contact
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Emergency

Important phrases for urgent situations

Hjælp!

Help!

urgent call for help

Ring til politiet!

Call the police!

requesting police

Ring efter en ambulance!

Call an ambulance!

requesting ambulance

Der er sket en ulykke.

There's been an accident.

reporting accident

Jeg har brug for en læge.

I need a doctor.

needing medical help

Det er et nødstilfælde!

It's an emergency!

urgent situation

Brand!

Fire!

fire alert

Stop tyven!

Stop, thief!

stopping a thief

Jeg er blevet bestjålet.

I've been robbed.

reporting theft

Jeg har mistet mit pas.

I've lost my passport.

lost document
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Healthcare

Doctor visits and health concerns

Jeg har brug for at se en læge.

I need to see a doctor.

seeking medical attention

Hvor er apoteket?

Where is the pharmacy?

looking for pharmacy

Jeg har det ikke godt.

I don't feel well.

feeling unwell

Jeg har hovedpine.

I have a headache.

describing headache

Jeg har ondt i maven.

I have a stomachache.

describing stomachache

Jeg er allergisk over for...

I'm allergic to...

allergies

Jeg tager denne medicin.

I take this medication.

medication information

Hvor ofte skal jeg tage det her?

How often should I take this?

dosage question

Er det alvorligt?

Is it serious?

concern about condition

Jeg har brug for en recept.

I need a prescription.

needing prescription

Jeg har forsikring.

I have insurance.

insurance

Hvor er hospitalet?

Where is the hospital?

looking for hospital
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Business

Professional and work-related phrases

Jeg har en aftale med...

I have an appointment with...

arrival for meeting

Her er mit visitkort.

Here is my business card.

exchanging contact info

Rart at møde dig.

Pleased to meet you.

formal introduction

Kan vi aftale et møde?

Could we schedule a meeting?

arranging meeting

Jeg sender dig en e-mail.

I'll send you an email.

follow-up communication

Hvad er deadline?

What's the deadline?

asking about deadline

Kan du sende mig dokumenterne?

Can you send me the documents?

requesting documents

Lad mig tjekke min kalender.

Let me check my calendar.

checking availability

Jeg vender tilbage til dig.

I'll get back to you.

promising follow-up

Tak for din tid.

Thank you for your time.

ending meeting politely

Ser frem til at arbejde sammen med dig.

Looking forward to working with you.

expressing collaboration

Kan du præcisere det punkt?

Could you clarify that point?

asking for clarification