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Danish summer phrases Posted by on Jul 31, 2015 in Vocabulary

Rågeleje beach on Sjælland. As long as the sun shines, summer can be like paradise in Denmark… (Photo by News Oresund at Flickr, CC License.)

Rågeleje beach on Sjælland. As long as the sun shines, summer can be like paradise in Denmark… (Photo by News Oresund at Flickr, CC License.)

Undervejs (On the way)

Hej, kan du sige os hvor banegården ligger? (Hi, could you tell us where the central station is?)

Vi leder efter et billigt hotel. (We’re looking for a cheap hotel.)

Hvor ligger den nærmeste tankstation? (Where is the closest petrol station?)

Hvor kan man leje cykler? (Where can you rent a bike?)

Vi er faret vild. (We’ve got lost.)

Kan du vise mig vejen til Hvide Sande? (Could you show me the way to Hvide Sande?)

kort/kompas/kikkert/campingplads/telt/bagage/tog/færge (map/compas/binoculars/camping ground/tent/luggage/train/ferry)

 

På stranden (On the beach)

Vil du med ud at bade? (Would you like to go for a swim?)

Vandet er dejligt. (The water is delicious.)

Jeg vil hellere ligge her og tage solbad. (I’d rather stay here to sunbathe.)

Ved du hvad temperaturen er? (Do you know what the temperature is like?)

Skal vi ikke gå hen i kiosken og købe en is? (Why don’t we go to the kiosk to buy some ice-cream?)

badehåndklæde/parasol/solcreme/badebukser/badedragt/bikini/badebold (bathing towel/sunshade/suntan lotion/swimsuit/bikini/beach ball).

 

I byen (In town)

Hvor ligger turistinformationen? (Where is the tourist information?)

Hvor skal vi spise? (Where are we going to eat?)

Jeg foretrækker noget kinesisk/italiensk/dansk. (I prefer something Chinese/Italian/Danish.)

Der er mange mennesker i parken. (There are many people in the park.)

Vil du have en softice? (Would you like a soft-ice?)

sodavand/øl/kaffe/slik/grillkylling/pomfritter/pølser/jordbær (lemonade/beer/coffee/sweets/grilled chicken/french fries/sausages/strawberries)

 

Nye venner (New friends)

Hej, hvad hedder du? (Hi, what’s your name?)

Hvor kommer du fra? (Where are you from?)

Hvad laver du? (What do you do?)

Spændende! (Exciting!/Awesome!)

Skal vi være Facebook-venner? (Would you like to friend me on Facebook?)

Her har du mit telefonnummer. (Here’s my telephone number.)

Jeg håber vi ses igen! (I hope we’ll meet again!)

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About the Author: Bjørn A. Bojesen

I was born in Denmark, but spent large parts of my childhood and study years in Norway. I later returned to Denmark, where I finished my MA in Scandinavian Studies. Having relatives in Sweden as well, I feel very Scandinavian! I enjoy reading and travelling, and sharing stories with you! You’re always welcome to share your thoughts with me and the other readers.