Danish Grammar
Understand the rules behind the language — sentence structure, word order, noun gender, and how to form questions. Every guide is in plain English with Danish examples you can read out loud.
Verbs & Tenses
Danish verbs are simpler than you might expect — no conjugation by person. Learn the tense patterns and the essential modal verbs.
Nouns
Danish nouns have gender, definite endings that attach to the word itself, and several plural patterns. Learn the rules here.
Adjectives
Danish adjectives agree with the noun they describe — there are three endings to learn based on gender, number, and definiteness.
Sentences
Learn how Danish sentences are put together — from word order and the V2 rule to how questions are formed.
Small Words
These small words come up in almost every sentence. Getting them right makes your Danish sound natural.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Danish grammar?
Danish grammar is actually one of the easier parts of the language for English speakers. Verbs don't conjugate by person ("jeg er / du er / han er"), and word order is broadly V2 — close to English in simple sentences. The harder parts are noun gender (common vs. neuter) and the definite form (which attaches to the end of the noun).
What makes Danish word order tricky?
Danish follows the V2 rule: the finite verb is always the second element in a main clause. That's straightforward until you put something other than the subject first — "I dag cykler jeg på arbejde" — or build a subordinate clause, where the verb moves after any adverb. The Danish Word Order guide walks through this step by step.
Do I need to memorise every noun's gender?
Effectively, yes — but about 75% of Danish nouns are common gender (en-words), so the safe default when you don't know is "en". Over time you'll pick up patterns (most abstract concepts, living things, and borrowed words tend to be en-words).
Should I learn grammar before vocabulary?
Learn them together. Grammar makes sense once you have words to plug into it, and vocabulary sticks better when you see it in grammatical context. Pair a grammar guide with a topical word list and a reading exercise at the same level.