Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Count-to-10

Danish Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Danish learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will focus on counting from one to ten in Danish.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Drinks, Danish Course, Days, Months, and Seasons & Food and Drinks.

Let's Start

Counting to 10 in Danish is easy once you get the hang of it. Danish numbers are phonetic and easy to learn. Here are some tips to help you out.

Firstly, make sure to focus on the proper pronunciation of each number. This may require practice, but with time it becomes simple.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the numbers in Danish have their roots in the Old Norse dialects. This may come in handy if you plan to learn Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish in the future.

Finally, don't be afraid to immerse yourself in Danish culture. Culture and language go hand-in-hand, and understanding Danish culture could help you better understand the nuances of the Danish language. So, let's start!

Counting to 10

Below is a chart to help you practice saying the numbers in Danish.

Danish	Pronunciation	English
et	[ɛd]	one
to	[tˢʰo]	two
tre	[tʁɛː]	three
fire	[fiːə]	four
fem	[fɛmˀ]	five
seks	[sɛɡ̊s]	six
syv	[syv]	seven
otte	[ʌdə]	eight
ni	[ni]	nine
ti	[ti]	ten

Now, let's practice using these numbers in context. Below is a short dialogue between two people:

• Person 1: Hej, kan du tælle til ti? (Hi, can you count to ten?)
• Person 2: Ja, selvfølgelig. Et, to, tre, fire, fem, seks, syv, otte, ni, ti. (Yes, of course. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.)

Great job! You just learned how to count to ten in Danish. Keep practicing and soon you'll have it memorized.

Culture and Interesting Facts

Did you know that Denmark is a constitutional monarchy? This means that it has a king or queen as its head of state. Currently, the Queen of Denmark is Queen Margrethe II. Her father was King Frederick IX, who ruled from 1947-1972.

Denmark has a rich history and culture that spans back over a thousand years. The country is known for its literature, music, food, and design. One of the most popular Danish foods is smørrebrød, which is an open-faced sandwich. Danish design is also famous for its minimalist style and functionalism.

To improve your Danish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Appendix:Danish numerals - Wiktionary
• Danish language - Wikipedia

---

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons

• Weather
• Greetings
• How to say Good Bye?
• Days of the Week
• Animals
• Food in Danish
• Ordinal Numbers in Danish
• City
• Places in a City
• Idiomatic Expressions