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Introduction

In today's lesson, we will be exploring vocabulary related to relationships, including friendships, romantic love, and marriage in Danish. Building on the previous vocabulary we have covered in the "Complete 0 to A1 Danish Course," we will expand our knowledge of the Danish language by learning important words and phrases that relate to our social lives.

Types of Relationships

Friendship

In Danish, when referring to a friend, you would use the word "ven". As in English, you can use different adjectives to distinguish a close friend ("nær ven") or a casual friend ("bekendt").

Here are some additional terms related to friendship in Danish:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
bedste ven	[bɛdə ˈvɛn]	best friend
ungdomsven	[ˈʌŋdomsˌvɛn]	childhood friend
brevven	[ˈbʁɛvˌvɛn]	pen pal
festven(inde)	[fɛst ˈvɛn(inə)]	party friend

Romantic Love

In Danish, you can use different terms to describe romantic love, depending on the nature of the relationship. Here are some examples:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
kæreste	[ˈkæːʁəstə]	boyfriend/girlfriend
elsker(inde)	[ˈɛlskəʁ(inə)]	lover
ægtefælle	[ˈɛktəˌfɛlə]	spouse
forlovet	[foɐ̯ˈloːvəd]	fiancé(e)

Marriage

When it comes to marriage, here are some key terms to know:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
bryllup	[ˈbʁylːop]	wedding
brudgom	[ˈbʁuːdɡ̊ʌm]	groom
brud	[bʁuð]	bride
vielse	[ˈviːˌləsə]	marriage ceremony
ægteskab	[ˈɛktəsˌkɑp]	marriage

Expressions related to Relationships

Here are some Danish expressions related to relationships:

At have en flirt: To have a fling
At tage sig af hinanden: To take care of each other
At savne en person: To miss someone
At finde den rette: To find the right one
At være sammen: To be together

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now expanded your knowledge of Danish vocabulary related to relationships. Continue practicing these words and phrases in your daily life, and soon you will be able to use them with ease. Remember, the key to language learning is practice and repetition!

Table of Contents - Danish Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Danish Alphabet and Pronunciation

Everyday Phrases and Greetings

Basic Sentence Structure and Word Order

Numbers, Dates, and Time

Nouns and Articles

Family, Relationships, and Occupations

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food, Drinks, and Dining

Verbs and Tenses

Travel and Transportation

Danish Culture and Traditions

Related Lessons

Sources

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+* [https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/learning-danish-easier-than-you-think Why learning Danish might be easier than you think | British Council]
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