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Welcome to this exciting lesson on counting in Danish! Mastering the numbers from 1 to 100 is an essential skill for any beginner learning the Danish language. Whether you're planning a trip to Denmark, want to chat with locals, or simply expand your linguistic capabilities, knowing how to count is fundamental.
In this lesson, we'll explore both '''cardinal''' (the numbers we use for counting) and '''ordinal''' numbers (the numbers we use for ordering). We'll break down the numbers into manageable sections, offer plenty of examples, and provide exercises to reinforce your learning.
Let's dive right in and get counting!


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Numbers are essential to everyday communication, whether we're talking about money, telling the time, or discussing dates. In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 100 in Danish. We will cover cardinal and ordinal numbers that will allow you to express quantities and positions successfully.
=== The Importance of Numbers in Danish ===


Numbers are not just abstract symbols; they play a crucial role in everyday life. In Danish, as in any language, numbers help us:


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]] & [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Politics|Politics]].</span>
* Tell time
== Cardinal numbers ==


Cardinal numbers are the numbers that express quantity, such as "one," "two," "three," etc. In this section, you will learn how to count from 1 to 100 in Danish.
* Discuss prices


=== 1 to 20 ===
* Describe quantities


Let's start with the numbers from one to twenty:
* Order items in a sequence
 
Understanding how to use numbers will enhance your conversational skills and make your interactions more fluid and natural.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Cardinal Numbers (1-100)'''
 
* Breakdown of numbers 1 to 20
 
* Tens (20, 30, 40, ..., 100)
 
* Combining numbers (21-99)
 
2. '''Ordinal Numbers'''
 
* First to tenth
 
* Eleventh to twentieth
 
* Higher ordinal numbers
 
3. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
* Engaging activities to apply what you've learned
 
== Cardinal Numbers (1-100) ==
 
=== Numbers 1-20 ===
 
Let's start with the basic cardinal numbers from 1 to 20. Familiarizing yourself with these will help you understand the structure of numbers in Danish.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| én || æn || One
 
| 1 || en || one
 
|-
|-
| to || toh || Two
 
| 2 || to || two
 
|-
|-
| tre || tʁɛ || Three
 
| 3 || tre || three
 
|-
|-
| fire || fiːʁə || Four
 
| 4 || fire || four
 
|-
|-
| fem || fem || Five
 
| 5 || fem || five
 
|-
|-
| seks || seks || Six
 
| 6 || seks || six
 
|-
|-
| syv || syv || Seven
 
| 7 || syv || seven
 
|-
|-
| otte || ɔdə || Eight
 
| 8 || otte || eight
 
|-
|-
| ni || niː || Nine 
 
| 9 || ni || nine
 
|-
|-
| ti || tiː || Ten
 
| 10 || ti || ten
 
|-
|-
| elleve || ɛlːəvə || Eleven 
 
| 11 || elleve || eleven
 
|-
|-
| tolv || tolv || Twelve 
 
| 12 || tolv || twelve
 
|-
|-
| tretten || tʁɛdˀən || Thirteen
 
| 13 || tretten || thirteen
 
|-
|-
| fjorten || fjɒɐtən || Fourteen
 
| 14 || fjorten || fourteen
 
|-
|-
| femten || femtən || Fifteen 
 
| 15 || femten || fifteen
 
|-
|-
| seksten || sehʰstən || Sixteen
 
| 16 || seksten || sixteen
 
|-
|-
| sytten || s ytən || Seventeen
 
| 17 || sytten || seventeen
 
|-
|-
| atten || ådən || Eighteen
 
| 18 || atten || eighteen
 
|-
|-
| nitten || nɪdˀən || Nineteen
 
| 19 || nitten || nineteen
 
|-
|-
| tyve || tyːvə || Twenty
 
| 20 || tyve || twenty
 
|}
|}


It may seem like a challenge, but reading the numbers out loud multiple times and repeating them can help you remember them better.  
You might notice that numbers beyond 10 have distinct patterns when pronounced. For example, "elleve" sounds quite different from "to" but fits within the pattern of counting.
 
=== Tens (20, 30, ..., 100) ===
 
Next, let's look at the rounded numbers from 20 to 100. Understanding these will help you form other numbers.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 20 || tyve || twenty
 
|-
 
| 30 || tredive || thirty
 
|-
 
| 40 || fyrre || forty
 
|-
 
| 50 || halvtreds || fifty
 
|-
 
| 60 || tres || sixty
 
|-
 
| 70 || halvfjerds || seventy
 
|-
 
| 80 || firs || eighty
 
|-
 
| 90 || halvfems || ninety
 
|-
 
| 100 || et hundrede || one hundred
 
|}
 
Notice how the Danish language has unique terms for each decade. It’s important to memorize these as they serve as building blocks for forming more complex numbers.
 
=== Combining Numbers (21-99) ===
 
Now that we have the basic building blocks, let's see how to combine these numbers.
 
Danish numbers from 21 to 99 are formed by saying the unit first followed by the ten. For example, 21 is "enogtyve" (one and twenty). Here's how it works:
 
* 21 = enogtyve (1 + 20)
 
* 22 = toogtyve (2 + 20)
 
* 30 = tredive (30)
 
* 31 = enogtredive (1 + 30)
 
* 32 = toogtredive (2 + 30)
 
This pattern continues up to 99.
 
Here’s a table with examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 21 || enogtyve || twenty-one
 
|-
 
| 22 || toogtyve || twenty-two
 
|-
 
| 30 || tredive || thirty
 
|-
 
| 31 || enogtredive || thirty-one
 
|-
 
| 32 || toogtredive || thirty-two
 
|-
 
| 40 || fyrre || forty
 
|-
 
| 41 || enogfyrre || forty-one
 
|-
 
| 50 || halvtreds || fifty
 
|-
 
| 51 || enoghalvtreds || fifty-one
 
|-
 
| 60 || tres || sixty
 
|-
 
| 61 || enogtres || sixty-one
 
|-
 
| 70 || halvfjerds || seventy
 
|-
 
| 71 || enoghalvfjerds || seventy-one
 
|-
 
| 80 || firs || eighty
 
|-
 
| 81 || enogfirs || eighty-one
 
|-
 
| 90 || halvfems || ninety
 
|-
 
| 91 || enoghalvfems || ninety-one
 
|-
 
| 99 || nioghalvfems || ninety-nine
 
|}
 
Using this pattern, you can now count to 100 with ease!
 
== Ordinal Numbers ==
 
=== First to Tenth ===
 
Ordinal numbers are used to describe the position of something in a list or sequence, such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Here’s how they look in Danish from 1st to 10th:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 1st || første || first
 
|-
 
| 2nd || anden || second
 
|-
 
| 3rd || tredje || third
 
|-
 
| 4th || fjerde || fourth
 
|-
 
| 5th || femte || fifth
 
|-


=== 21 to 100 ===
| 6th || sjette || sixth


Once you have learned the numbers from 1 to 20, counting from 21 to 100 becomes easier. You only need to know a few words, which are the multiples of ten:
|-


* tyve (20)
| 7th || syvende || seventh
* tredive (30)
* fyrre (40)
* halvtreds (50)
* tres (60)
* halvfjerds (70)
* firs (80)
* halvfems (90)
* hundrede (100)


To count these numbers, first, say the multiple of ten, then the remaining number. For example, 35 is "femogtredive," which translates directly to "five and thirty."
|-


Here are some examples:
| 8th || ottende || eighth
 
|-
 
| 9th || niende || ninth
 
|-
 
| 10th || tiende || tenth
 
|}
 
Notice that the endings of the ordinal numbers are quite distinct. This is something to keep in mind as you continue learning.
 
=== Eleventh to Twentieth ===
 
Continuing with the next group of ordinal numbers, we have:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| énogtyve  || ænɔtʏːvə || Twenty-one
 
| 11th || elvte || eleventh
 
|-
|-
| halvtredstolv || hælftʁɛdˈstɒlv || Thirty-twelve
 
| 12th || tolvte || twelfth
 
|-
|-
| femogfirs || ˈfeːmoːɡfɪʁs || Fifty-four
 
| 13th || trettende || thirteenth
 
|-
|-
| halvfemtreds || halvˈfemtʁɐtet || Sixty-five
 
| 14th || fjortende || fourteenth
 
|-
|-
| halvfjerdsyv || halvˈfjɛɐ̯tsˌsyv || Seventy-seven
 
| 15th || femtende || fifteenth
 
|-
 
| 16th || sekstende || sixteenth
 
|-
 
| 17th || syttende || seventeenth
 
|-
 
| 18th || attende || eighteenth
 
|-
|-
| halvfemsninetten || halvˈfemˀsninˀəd̥n || Ninety-five
 
| 19th || nittenede || nineteenth
 
|-
|-
| hundrede || hjønˀəð̞ə || One hundred
 
| 20th || tyvende || twentieth
 
|}
|}


== Ordinal numbers ==
These ordinal forms are essential for discussing events, dates, and rankings in Danish.


Ordinal numbers are numbers that express position or order, like "first," "second," "third," etc. In Danish, most ordinal numbers are formed by taking the cardinal number and appending "-te", such as første (first) and anden (second). When the cardinal ends in a vowel, the ordinal may add an extra -'e', such as tiende (tenth).
=== Higher Ordinal Numbers ===


Here are some examples:
As we move beyond twenty, the pattern continues:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| første || ˈføɐ̯stə || First
 
| 21st || enogtyvende || twenty-first
 
|-
|-
| anden || ˈanən || Second
 
| 22nd || toogtyvende || twenty-second
 
|-
|-
| tredje || ˈtʁajə|| Third
 
| 30th || tredivte || thirtieth
 
|-
|-
| fjerde || ˈfjeʁˀə || Fourth
 
|-  
| 31st || enogtredivte || thirty-first
| femte || ˈfɛmˀtə || Fifth
 
|-  
|-
| sjette || ˈsjɛdə || Sixth
 
|-  
| 40th || fyrretyvende || fortieth
| syvende || ˈsyːvə || Seventh
 
|-  
|-
| ottende || ˈɒdən || Eighth
 
|-
| 50th || halvtredstyvende || fiftieth
| niende || ˈniːə || Ninth
 
|-  
|-
| tiende || ˈtiːən || Tenth
 
|-
| 60th || tresende || sixtieth
| elfte || ˈelˀftə || Eleventh
 
|-
|-
| tolvte || tolvəð || Twelfth
 
|-  
| 70th || halvfjerdstyvende || seventieth
| trettende || tʁɛdˀən || Thirteenth
 
|-
|-
| fjortende || fjɒɐtən || Fourteenth
 
|-
| 80th || firsende || eightieth
| femtende || femtən || Fifteenth
 
|-  
|-
| sekstende || sekstən || Sixteenth
 
|-
| 90th || halvfemsende || ninetieth
| syttende || sytən || Seventeenth
 
|-
|-
| attende || ådə || Eighteenth
 
|-  
| 100th || et hundrede || one hundredth
| nittende || nɪdˀənə || Nineteenth
 
|-
| tyvende || tyːvə || Twentieth
|-
| tjuende || tjyenə || Twentieth (alternative)
|}
|}


It's important to note that in Danish, the ordinal number often comes before the noun it describes, unlike in English, where it tends to come after. For example, "femte bog" (fifth book).
With this knowledge, you can articulate positions and rank in Danish.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
To solidify your understanding of numbers in Danish, here are some practice exercises:
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the correct Danish number for the English translations provided.
 
1. One: ____
 
2. Fifteen: ____
 
3. Eighty: ____
 
4. Fifty-three: ____
 
5. Four: ____
 
=== Exercise 2: Translate to English ===
 
Translate the following Danish numbers into English.
 
1. tretten: ____
 
2. halvtreds: ____
 
3. enogtredive: ____
 
4. syvoghalvfjerds: ____
 
5. nioghalvfems: ____
 
=== Exercise 3: Matching Ordinal Numbers ===
 
Match the ordinal numbers with their Danish equivalents.
 
1. Second
 
2. Fifth
 
3. Eighth
 
4. Tenth
 
5. Eleventh
 
a. femte
 
b. elvte 


== Conclusion ==
c. tiende 


Congratulations! By learning the numbers from 1 to 100 in Danish, you have taken an important step toward unlocking the language. Keep practicing counting, and try to use it in conversation with native speakers whenever possible. In the next lesson, we will learn how to talk about dates and how to tell time in Danish.  
d. anden 


e. ottende 
=== Exercise 4: Write the Numbers ===
Write the Danish numbers for the following.
1. 27: ____
2. 46: ____
3. 89: ____
4. 73: ____
5. 100: ____
=== Exercise 5: Fill in the Form ===
Fill in the correct ordinal number for the following positions:
1. 3rd: ____
2. 12th: ____
3. 21st: ____
4. 30th: ____
5. 50th: ____
=== Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension ===
Listen to a recording of Danish numbers and write down what you hear.
1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
=== Exercise 7: Create Sentences ===
Use the numbers you learned to create sentences. For example, "I have two cats" in Danish would be "Jeg har to katte."
1. I have three apples: ____
2. My birthday is on the 15th: ____
3. There are twenty students: ____
=== Exercise 8: Guess the Number ===
Using the clues below, guess the Danish number.
1. It is greater than 50 and less than 60: ____
2. It is the first prime number: ____
3. It is the 10th number: ____
=== Exercise 9: Number Bingo ===
Create a Bingo card with random Danish numbers. Call out English numbers, and have students mark their cards with the corresponding Danish numbers.
=== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ===
Write down all the numbers from 1 to 20 in Danish from memory.
== Solutions to Exercises ==
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
1. en
2. femten
3. firs
4. treoghalvtreds
5. fire
=== Exercise 2: Translate to English ===
1. thirteen
2. fifty
3. thirty-one
4. seventy-seven
5. ninety-nine
=== Exercise 3: Matching Ordinal Numbers ===
1 - d 
2 - a 
3 - e 
4 - c 
5 - b 
=== Exercise 4: Write the Numbers ===
1. syvogtyve
2. seksogfyrre
3. niogfirs
4. treoghalvfjerds
5. et hundrede
=== Exercise 5: Fill in the Form ===
1. tredje
2. tolvte
3. enogtyvende
4. tredive
5. halvtredstyvende
=== Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension ===
(Answers will vary based on the recording used.)
=== Exercise 7: Create Sentences ===
1. Jeg har tre æbler.
2. Min fødselsdag er den femtende.
3. Der er tyve studerende.
=== Exercise 8: Guess the Number ===
1. 55
2. 2
3. 10
=== Exercise 9: Number Bingo ===
(Answers will vary based on the Bingo card created.)
=== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ===
(Answers will vary based on individual recall.)
Congratulations! You’ve made it through this lesson on Danish numbers! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these numbers in your daily life. Whether you're counting items, talking about your age, or ordering at a café, you’ll find these skills invaluable.


<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-Year|Months of the Year]] & [[Language/Danish/Vocabulary/City|City]].</span>
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Danish → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers 1-100

Welcome to this exciting lesson on counting in Danish! Mastering the numbers from 1 to 100 is an essential skill for any beginner learning the Danish language. Whether you're planning a trip to Denmark, want to chat with locals, or simply expand your linguistic capabilities, knowing how to count is fundamental.

In this lesson, we'll explore both cardinal (the numbers we use for counting) and ordinal numbers (the numbers we use for ordering). We'll break down the numbers into manageable sections, offer plenty of examples, and provide exercises to reinforce your learning.

Let's dive right in and get counting!

The Importance of Numbers in Danish[edit | edit source]

Numbers are not just abstract symbols; they play a crucial role in everyday life. In Danish, as in any language, numbers help us:

  • Tell time
  • Discuss prices
  • Describe quantities
  • Order items in a sequence

Understanding how to use numbers will enhance your conversational skills and make your interactions more fluid and natural.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Cardinal Numbers (1-100)

  • Breakdown of numbers 1 to 20
  • Tens (20, 30, 40, ..., 100)
  • Combining numbers (21-99)

2. Ordinal Numbers

  • First to tenth
  • Eleventh to twentieth
  • Higher ordinal numbers

3. Practice Exercises

  • Engaging activities to apply what you've learned

Cardinal Numbers (1-100)[edit | edit source]

Numbers 1-20[edit | edit source]

Let's start with the basic cardinal numbers from 1 to 20. Familiarizing yourself with these will help you understand the structure of numbers in Danish.

Danish Pronunciation English
1 en one
2 to two
3 tre three
4 fire four
5 fem five
6 seks six
7 syv seven
8 otte eight
9 ni nine
10 ti ten
11 elleve eleven
12 tolv twelve
13 tretten thirteen
14 fjorten fourteen
15 femten fifteen
16 seksten sixteen
17 sytten seventeen
18 atten eighteen
19 nitten nineteen
20 tyve twenty

You might notice that numbers beyond 10 have distinct patterns when pronounced. For example, "elleve" sounds quite different from "to" but fits within the pattern of counting.

Tens (20, 30, ..., 100)[edit | edit source]

Next, let's look at the rounded numbers from 20 to 100. Understanding these will help you form other numbers.

Danish Pronunciation English
20 tyve twenty
30 tredive thirty
40 fyrre forty
50 halvtreds fifty
60 tres sixty
70 halvfjerds seventy
80 firs eighty
90 halvfems ninety
100 et hundrede one hundred

Notice how the Danish language has unique terms for each decade. It’s important to memorize these as they serve as building blocks for forming more complex numbers.

Combining Numbers (21-99)[edit | edit source]

Now that we have the basic building blocks, let's see how to combine these numbers.

Danish numbers from 21 to 99 are formed by saying the unit first followed by the ten. For example, 21 is "enogtyve" (one and twenty). Here's how it works:

  • 21 = enogtyve (1 + 20)
  • 22 = toogtyve (2 + 20)
  • 30 = tredive (30)
  • 31 = enogtredive (1 + 30)
  • 32 = toogtredive (2 + 30)

This pattern continues up to 99.

Here’s a table with examples:

Danish Pronunciation English
21 enogtyve twenty-one
22 toogtyve twenty-two
30 tredive thirty
31 enogtredive thirty-one
32 toogtredive thirty-two
40 fyrre forty
41 enogfyrre forty-one
50 halvtreds fifty
51 enoghalvtreds fifty-one
60 tres sixty
61 enogtres sixty-one
70 halvfjerds seventy
71 enoghalvfjerds seventy-one
80 firs eighty
81 enogfirs eighty-one
90 halvfems ninety
91 enoghalvfems ninety-one
99 nioghalvfems ninety-nine

Using this pattern, you can now count to 100 with ease!

Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

First to Tenth[edit | edit source]

Ordinal numbers are used to describe the position of something in a list or sequence, such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Here’s how they look in Danish from 1st to 10th:

Danish Pronunciation English
1st første first
2nd anden second
3rd tredje third
4th fjerde fourth
5th femte fifth
6th sjette sixth
7th syvende seventh
8th ottende eighth
9th niende ninth
10th tiende tenth

Notice that the endings of the ordinal numbers are quite distinct. This is something to keep in mind as you continue learning.

Eleventh to Twentieth[edit | edit source]

Continuing with the next group of ordinal numbers, we have:

Danish Pronunciation English
11th elvte eleventh
12th tolvte twelfth
13th trettende thirteenth
14th fjortende fourteenth
15th femtende fifteenth
16th sekstende sixteenth
17th syttende seventeenth
18th attende eighteenth
19th nittenede nineteenth
20th tyvende twentieth

These ordinal forms are essential for discussing events, dates, and rankings in Danish.

Higher Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

As we move beyond twenty, the pattern continues:

Danish Pronunciation English
21st enogtyvende twenty-first
22nd toogtyvende twenty-second
30th tredivte thirtieth
31st enogtredivte thirty-first
40th fyrretyvende fortieth
50th halvtredstyvende fiftieth
60th tresende sixtieth
70th halvfjerdstyvende seventieth
80th firsende eightieth
90th halvfemsende ninetieth
100th et hundrede one hundredth

With this knowledge, you can articulate positions and rank in Danish.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of numbers in Danish, here are some practice exercises:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the correct Danish number for the English translations provided.

1. One: ____

2. Fifteen: ____

3. Eighty: ____

4. Fifty-three: ____

5. Four: ____

Exercise 2: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

Translate the following Danish numbers into English.

1. tretten: ____

2. halvtreds: ____

3. enogtredive: ____

4. syvoghalvfjerds: ____

5. nioghalvfems: ____

Exercise 3: Matching Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

Match the ordinal numbers with their Danish equivalents.

1. Second

2. Fifth

3. Eighth

4. Tenth

5. Eleventh

a. femte

b. elvte

c. tiende

d. anden

e. ottende

Exercise 4: Write the Numbers[edit | edit source]

Write the Danish numbers for the following.

1. 27: ____

2. 46: ____

3. 89: ____

4. 73: ____

5. 100: ____

Exercise 5: Fill in the Form[edit | edit source]

Fill in the correct ordinal number for the following positions:

1. 3rd: ____

2. 12th: ____

3. 21st: ____

4. 30th: ____

5. 50th: ____

Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of Danish numbers and write down what you hear.

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

Exercise 7: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the numbers you learned to create sentences. For example, "I have two cats" in Danish would be "Jeg har to katte."

1. I have three apples: ____

2. My birthday is on the 15th: ____

3. There are twenty students: ____

Exercise 8: Guess the Number[edit | edit source]

Using the clues below, guess the Danish number.

1. It is greater than 50 and less than 60: ____

2. It is the first prime number: ____

3. It is the 10th number: ____

Exercise 9: Number Bingo[edit | edit source]

Create a Bingo card with random Danish numbers. Call out English numbers, and have students mark their cards with the corresponding Danish numbers.

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Write down all the numbers from 1 to 20 in Danish from memory.

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. en

2. femten

3. firs

4. treoghalvtreds

5. fire

Exercise 2: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

1. thirteen

2. fifty

3. thirty-one

4. seventy-seven

5. ninety-nine

Exercise 3: Matching Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

1 - d

2 - a

3 - e

4 - c

5 - b

Exercise 4: Write the Numbers[edit | edit source]

1. syvogtyve

2. seksogfyrre

3. niogfirs

4. treoghalvfjerds

5. et hundrede

Exercise 5: Fill in the Form[edit | edit source]

1. tredje

2. tolvte

3. enogtyvende

4. tredive

5. halvtredstyvende

Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary based on the recording used.)

Exercise 7: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Jeg har tre æbler.

2. Min fødselsdag er den femtende.

3. Der er tyve studerende.

Exercise 8: Guess the Number[edit | edit source]

1. 55

2. 2

3. 10

Exercise 9: Number Bingo[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary based on the Bingo card created.)

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary based on individual recall.)

Congratulations! You’ve made it through this lesson on Danish numbers! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these numbers in your daily life. Whether you're counting items, talking about your age, or ordering at a café, you’ll find these skills invaluable.

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Danish - Numbers 1-10 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn numbers in Danish! (No intro & outro-version) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

How to understand Danish numbers - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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