Danish for Beginners

Learning languages is one of my hobbies. I’ve gathered the tips and tricks I learned during my learning journey for anyone looking for an opportunity to learn Danish or Dansk! Here are some tips to get started:

Pronunciation

Danish pronunciation can be tricky, but with practice, it can be mastered! It's important to pay attention to vowel sounds and the rhythm of the language. Some common sounds to master include:

• "ø" (similar to the "u" sound in "hurt")
• "å" (similar to the "o" sound in "dog")
• "æ" (similar to the "a" sound in "cat")

Basic Vocabulary

Learning basic vocabulary is essential for any language learner. Some useful phrases to start with include:

• Hej (Hello)
• Farvel (Goodbye)
• Tak (Thank you)
• Undskyld (Excuse me/Sorry)
• Ja (Yes)
• Nej (No)

Common Phrases

These are some phrases which contain bolded words so you can rephrase it to suit your needs:

• Hej! Jeg vil gerne at hav en is kaffe (Hi! I would like to have an iced coffee)
• Undskyld, har du et minut (Excuse me, do you have a minute)
• Jeg er så træt, jeg vil spise lige nu (I’m so tired, I’ll eat right now)