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Danish Flashcards
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100 Most Common Danish Words
The 100 most frequently used words in everyday Danish. Master these and you can follow the backbone of most conversations.
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50 Essential Verbs
The 50 most useful Danish verbs — from 'at være' (to be) to 'at prøve' (to try). The building blocks of every sentence.
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30 Essential Adjectives
The most common Danish adjectives for describing people, things, and situations in everyday conversation.
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Food & Drink
Common Danish words for food, drinks, and ingredients — from brød and smør to kaffe and øl.
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Clothing & Accessories
Danish words for everyday clothes and accessories — what to ask for when shopping or getting dressed.
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All Colors
Learn the names of colors in Danish — from basic reds and blues to shades like turquoise and beige.
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Home & House
Danish words for rooms, furniture, and things around the house — everything you need to describe where you live.
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Body Parts
Learn the Danish words for parts of the body — useful at the doctor, in conversation, or when describing people.
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Weather & Seasons
Danish words for weather, temperature, and seasons — because everyone in Denmark talks about the weather.
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Days, Months & Time
All the Danish words for days of the week, months, and time expressions — essential for making plans and schedules.
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Numbers & Counting
Danish numbers from zero to a thousand, plus ordinals. The Danish number system is famously quirky — start learning it here.
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Greetings & Polite Phrases
Essential Danish greetings, farewells, and polite phrases — the first words you need when arriving in Denmark.
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Family & Relationships
Danish words for family members and close relationships — from parents and siblings to cousins and neighbors.
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Jobs & Professions
Common Danish job titles and workplace words — useful for introducing yourself and understanding who does what.
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Transport & Getting Around
Danish words for vehicles, travel, and getting around — from bikes and buses to airports and train stations.
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Around Town
Danish words for places you'll find in any Danish town — shops, restaurants, banks, and public buildings.
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Danish at the Supermarket
Danish vocabulary for shopping at a Danish supermarket — checkout, prices, receipts, and the words you'll hear from staff.
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Danish at the Doctor
Danish words for visiting the doctor (lægen) — symptoms, appointments, prescriptions, and how to describe what's wrong.
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Danish at the Pharmacy
Danish vocabulary for the pharmacy (apoteket) — medicines, prescriptions, dosages, and over-the-counter products.
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Danish at Work
Danish workplace vocabulary — colleagues, office life, projects, salary, and the everyday words you'll hear on the job.
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Danish in Meetings
Danish vocabulary for meetings — agendas, decisions, proposals, and the language of discussion and agreement.
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Danish for Renting an Apartment
Danish vocabulary for renting in Denmark — leases, deposits, landlords, and the terms in your housing contract.
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Danish on Public Transport
Danish vocabulary for buses, trains, the metro, and the S-train — tickets, zones, platforms, and getting around.
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Danish at a Restaurant
Danish vocabulary for eating out — menus, dishes, ordering, reservations, and asking for the bill.
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Danish on the Phone
Danish vocabulary for phone calls and messaging — making calls, leaving messages, and dealing with connection problems.
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Danish for Job Interviews
Danish vocabulary for job applications and interviews — qualifications, experience, strengths, and salary discussions.
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Frequently asked questions
What's on each flashcard?
The front shows the Danish word. Flip it to see the English translation, an example sentence in Danish, and a play button for native-style audio so you can hear how the word is pronounced in a real sentence.
How often should I review?
Short daily sessions beat long weekly ones. Ten minutes a day with a 20-card deck will retain more than an hour once a week. Shuffle decks each session so you're not just memorising the order.
Can I make my own deck?
Not yet — for now, decks are curated around topics. If you have a suggestion for a topic we're missing, get in touch.