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Introduction

If you plan on traveling to Denmark, it's important to know the Danish words for different modes of transportation. In this lesson, we will cover the most common modes of transportation in Denmark, including how to ask for directions and buy tickets. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate the Danish transportation system.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Science and Technology & Health.

Modes of Transportation

Here are the most common modes of transportation in Denmark:

• bil (car)
• bus (bus)
• tog (train)
• cykel (bicycle)
• færge (ferry)

Now let's take a closer look at each mode of transportation.

Bil (Car)

If you plan on driving in Denmark, you'll need to know a few key Danish words related to cars:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
bil	beel	car
benzin	ben-zeen	gasoline
biludlejning	beel-oo-lye-ning	car rental
vej	vye	road
vejkort	vye-kort	road map
benzinmåler	ben-zeen-moh-ler	fuel gauge

Here are some example sentences using these words:

• Jeg har en bil. (I have a car.)
• Vi har brug for benzin. (We need gasoline.)
• Jeg har lejet en bil i lufthavnen. (I've rented a car at the airport.)
• Hvordan kommer jeg til motorvejen? (How do I get to the highway?)

Bus (Bus)

Buses are a common mode of transportation in Denmark, especially in urban areas. Here are some key words related to buses:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
bus	boos	bus
busstoppested	boos-stop-uh-sted	bus stop
billet	bee-let	ticket
billetsalg	bee-let-sale	ticket sales
busskort	boos-kort	bus card
morgenbus	more-gen-boos	morning bus

Here are some example sentences using these words:

• Jeg tager bussen til arbejde hver dag. (I take the bus to work every day.)
• Er dette busstoppestedet til centrum? (Is this the bus stop for downtown?)
• Jeg vil gerne købe en returbillet. (I would like to buy a round-trip ticket.)
• Kan man købe billetter hos chaufføren? (Can you buy tickets from the driver?)

Tog (Train)

Another popular mode of transportation in Denmark is trains. Here are some key words related to trains:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
tog	toh	train
station	staht-yohn	station
billetautomat	bee-let-ow-toh-maht	ticket machine
pladsbillet	plas-bee-let	reserved seat
rejsekort	rye-se-kort	travel card

Table of Contents - Danish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Danish Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Danish Alphabet
• Pronunciation Basics

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Everyday Phrases and Greetings

• Greetings and Introductions
• Common Phrases

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Basic Sentence Structure and Word Order

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers, Dates, and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Days, Months, and Seasons
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Plurals and Possessives

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Family, Relationships, and Occupations

• Family Members
• Relationships
• Occupations

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Forms and Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Adverbs

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Food, Drinks, and Dining

• Food and Drinks
• Dining Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Modal Verbs

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Danish Culture and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Danish Customs and Etiquette

Other Lessons

• Clothes
• Animal
• Things in Danish
• Drinks
• Ordinal Numbers in Danish
• Feelings and Emotions
• Numbers 1 100
• Colors
• Seasons
• Adjectives in Danish

Sources

• How To Talk About Transportation In Danish
• 16 Easy Danish Transportation Words - Ling App

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