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<h1>Introduction</h1>
==Introduction==


<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>


<h2>Getting started</h2>


<p>Before we dive into the vocabulary, let's review some of the basics of Danish pronunciation. Danish is a Germanic language, and it is closely related to Norwegian and Swedish. Danish pronunciation can be challenging, especially when it comes to the infamous "stød" sound, which is a glottal stop.</p>
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Science-and-Technology|Science and Technology]] & [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Health|Health]].</span>  
 
==Modes of Transportation==
<p>To get started, let's review the Danish alphabet:</p>
 
<table class="wikitable">
  <tr>
    <th>Danish</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>a</td>
    <td>ah</td>
    <td>a</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>b</td>
    <td>bay</td>
    <td>b</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>c</td>
    <td>say</td>
    <td>c</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>d</td>
    <td>day</td>
    <td>d</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>e</td>
    <td>eh</td>
    <td>e</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>f</td>
    <td>eff</td>
    <td>f</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>g</td>
    <td>gay</td>
    <td>g</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>h</td>
    <td>ho</td>
    <td>h</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>i</td>
    <td>ee</td>
    <td>i</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>j</td>
    <td>yot</td>
    <td>j</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>k</td>
    <td>kah</td>
    <td>k</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>l</td>
    <td>ell</td>
    <td>l</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>m</td>
    <td>em</td>
    <td>m</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>en</td>
    <td>n</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>o</td>
    <td>oh</td>
    <td>o</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>p</td>
    <td>pay</td>
    <td>p</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>q</td>
    <td>koo</td>
    <td>q</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>r</td>
    <td>airr</td>
    <td>r</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>s</td>
    <td>ess</td>
    <td>s</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>t</td>
    <td>tay</td>
    <td>t</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>u</td>
    <td>oo</td>
    <td>u</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>v</td>
    <td>vah</td>
    <td>v</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>w</td>
    <td>dobbelt v</td>
    <td>w</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>x</td>
    <td>ex</td>
    <td>x</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>y</td>
    <td>ü</td>
    <td>y</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>z</td>
    <td>tset</td>
    <td>z</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>æ</td>
    <td>eh-ah</td>
    <td>ae</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ø</td>
    <td>uh</td>
    <td>oe</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>å</td>
    <td>oh-ah</td>
    <td>aa</td>
  </tr>
</table>
 
<p>Now that we've reviewed the basics of Danish pronunciation, let's move on to our main topic for this lesson: modes of transportation.</p>
 
<h2>Modes of Transportation</h2>


<p>Here are the most common modes of transportation in Denmark:</p>
<p>Here are the most common modes of transportation in Denmark:</p>
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<p>Now let's take a closer look at each mode of transportation.</p>
<p>Now let's take a closer look at each mode of transportation.</p>


<h3>Bil (Car)</h3>
===Bil (Car)===


<p>If you plan on driving in Denmark, you'll need to know a few key Danish words related to cars:</p>
<p>If you plan on driving in Denmark, you'll need to know a few key Danish words related to cars:</p>
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<h3>Bus (Bus)</h3>
===Bus (Bus)===


<p>Buses are a common mode of transportation in Denmark, especially in urban areas. Here are some key words related to buses:</p>
<p>Buses are a common mode of transportation in Denmark, especially in urban areas. Here are some key words related to buses:</p>
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<h3>Tog (Train)</h3>
===Tog (Train)===


<p>Another popular mode of transportation in Denmark is trains. Here are some key words related to trains:</p>
<p>Another popular mode of transportation in Denmark is trains. Here are some key words related to trains:</p>
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     <td>travel card</td>
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   </tr>
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    <td>afgang</td>
    <td>ahf-gahng


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==Other Lessons==
 
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
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* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Adjectives-in-Danish|Adjectives in Danish]]
* [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Adjectives-in-Danish|Adjectives in Danish]]
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==Sources==
* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/danish-words-for-transit How To Talk About Transportation In Danish]
* [https://ling-app.com/da/danish-transportation-words/ 16 Easy Danish Transportation Words - Ling App]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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)[edit | edit source]

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)[edit | edit source]

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)[edit | edit source]

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[edit source]


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

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


◀️ Modal Verbs — Previous Lesson Next Lesson — Travel Vocabulary ▶️

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