Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Danish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the various drinks in Danish. Learning this vocabulary will help you communicate effectively with native speakers and improve your Danish skills. Don't forget to practice with others on Polyglot Club! If you need any help, find native speakers and ask them any questions. To learn more vocabulary, head over to our [Language/Danish/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page. Now, let's get started! 😃
Beverages[edit | edit source]
Let's begin by learning the common Danish beverages.
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Vand | vahn | Water |
| Øl | ull | Beer |
| Vin | veen | Wine |
| Te | tay | Tea |
| Kaffe | kaf-feh | Coffee |
Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
Denmark has a proud beer history with many popular local brands. Let's learn some more Danish alcoholic beverages.
Beer[edit | edit source]
Denmark is famous for its beer culture, with many local breweries producing amazing beer. Some of the most popular brands are Carlsberg, Tuborg, and Mikkeller. Here are some words you should know when ordering a beer in Denmark:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner | pill-sner | Pilsner |
| Ale | eh-leh | Ale |
| Porter | por-ter | Porter |
| IPA | eye pee ah | IPA (India Pale Ale) |
| Øl fra fad | ull fra fath | Draught beer |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: En pilsner, tak. (One pilsner, please.)
- Person 2: Vil du have en øl fra fad? (Do you want a draught beer?)
Spirits[edit | edit source]
Denmark has a rich spirit culture, with many popular brands such as Aalborg Akvavit and Gammel Dansk. Here are some common Danish spirits:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | vawd-kah | Vodka |
| Gin | jin | Gin |
| Rom | rom | Rum |
| Whisky | whiski | Whiskey |
| Brændevin | bren-deh-veen | Aquavit |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: En gin og tonic, tak. (One gin and tonic, please.)
- Person 2: Vil du have en Aalborg Akvavit? (Do you want an Aalborg Aquavit?)
Non-Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
If you're not in the mood for alcohol, there are still plenty of delicious Danish non-alcoholic drinks to try.
Juices and Soft Drinks[edit | edit source]
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Appelsinjuice | a-pehl-seen-yooce | Orange juice |
| Cola | koh-la | Cola |
| Limonade | li-mo-nah-deh | Lemonade |
| Sodavand | soh-da-vand | Soda |
| Cider | si-der | Cider |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: En cola, tak. (One cola, please.)
- Person 2: Vil du have en cider i stedet? (Do you want a cider instead?)
Hot Drinks[edit | edit source]
Denmark is known for its coffee culture, but there are also other delicious hot drinks to try.
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kakao | ka-kao | Hot chocolate |
| Gløgg | gluh | Mulled wine |
| Chai-te | chai-teh | Chai tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: En chai-te, tak. (One chai tea, please.)
- Person 2: Vil du have en gløgg i stedet? (Do you want a mulled wine instead?)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You now know the essential Danish drinks vocabulary. Remember to practice with natives on Polyglot Club and don't be shy to order your favorite Danish drink next time you're in Denmark!
Check out these related lessons: Clothes, Nature and Environment, Days of the Week & Useful Expression in Danish.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Idiomatic Expressions
- Animal
- Things in Danish
- Computer
- House and Home
- Time
Sources[edit | edit source]
- How To Talk About Food And Drink In Danish
- drink | translate English to Danish - Cambridge Dictionary