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Welcome to the lesson on "Danish Vocabulary → At the Store"! Shopping is an essential part of everyday life, and being able to navigate this experience in Danish will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and engage with Danish culture. Whether you're planning to visit a local supermarket, a charming boutique, or a bustling market, this lesson will equip you with the vocabulary and phrases you need to make purchases and ask questions confidently.

In this lesson, we will explore various aspects of shopping in Denmark, including:

• Common vocabulary used in stores

• Useful phrases for making inquiries and purchases

• Key expressions for understanding prices and quantities

• Practice scenarios to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to walk into any store in Denmark and feel more comfortable interacting with the staff and making purchases. So, let’s dive in!

Common Vocabulary in Stores

When shopping in Denmark, there are certain words and phrases that you need to know. Below is a comprehensive list of essential vocabulary that will come in handy:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
butik	buˈtiːk	store
supermarked	ˈsuːpɶrˌmaʁkəð	supermarket
købmand	ˈkøːbˌman	grocer
kasse	ˈkæsə	checkout
varer	ˈvaːʁɐ	goods
pris	pʁiːs	price
penge	ˈpeŋə	money
rabat	ʁaˈbɑːd	discount
tilbud	ˈtilˌbʊð	offer
kvittering	kviˈtæːʁɪŋ	receipt
størrelse	ˈsdøːʁslə	size
farve	ˈfaʁvʌ	color
kvalitet	kvaliˈtɛt	quality
køb	køːb	purchase
salg	sæl	sale
udbud	ˈuːbʊð	supply
lager	ˈlæːɡɐʁ	stock
kunde	ˈkʊnə	customer
medarbejder	ˈmeðɐˌbajɐ	employee
skuffe	ˈskuːfə	drawer
hylde	ˈhyːlðə	shelf

Useful Phrases for Shopping

Now that you have a grasp of the essential vocabulary, let’s explore some useful phrases that you can use while shopping. These phrases will help you ask questions and express your needs effectively:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
Kan jeg få hjælp?	kæn jæʔ fɔː jɛlp	Can I get help?
Hvor meget koster det?	vʌʊʁ ˈmaɪ̯ð ˈkʌsdəʁ dɛʔ	How much does it cost?
Jeg vil gerne have denne.	jɑj vɪl ˈɡæʁnə hɛː ˈdɛnə	I would like to have this one.
Kan jeg få det billigere?	kæn jæʔ fɔː dɛʔ ˈbiliˌʌʁə	Can I get it cheaper?
Har du det i en anden farve?	hɑːʁ du dɛʔ i en ˈænˀn̩ ˈfaʁvʌ	Do you have it in another color?
Jeg leder efter en størrelse M.	jɑj ˈleːdɐ ˈɛftɐ en ˈsdøːʁslə ɛm	I’m looking for a size M.
Hvor er prøverummet?	vʌʊʁ æʁ ˈpʁøːvɐʁʌmˀet	Where is the fitting room?
Kan jeg få en kvittering?	kæn jæʔ fɔː en kviˈtæːʁɪŋ	Can I get a receipt?
Jeg vil gerne returnere dette.	jɑj vɪl ˈɡæʁnə ʁeˈtuːˌʁeːʁ ˈdɛtə	I would like to return this.
Har du et loyalitetskort?	hɑːʁ du ɛt lɔjælɪˈtɛːtsˌkʊʁt	Do you have a loyalty card?

Understanding Prices and Quantities

Knowing how to understand prices and quantities is crucial while shopping. Here are some phrases and vocabulary that will help you navigate this aspect:

Danish	Pronunciation	English
Det koster 100 kroner.	dɛʔ ˈkʌsdəʁ ˈhʌndʌɾ ˈkʁoːnɐ	It costs 100 kroner.
Jeg har kun 50 kroner.	jɑj hɑʁ kʊn ˈfɛmˀti ˈkʁoːnɐ	I only have 50 kroner.
Jeg vil købe to af dem.	jɑj vɪl ˈkøːbɐ tʊ ˈæf dɛm	I want to buy two of them.
Er der nogen rabat?	æʁ dɑːʁ ˈnoːn ˈʁaˈbɑːt	Is there any discount?
Kan jeg få en pose?	kæn jæʔ fɔː en ˈpoːsə	Can I get a bag?
Jeg skal betale med kort.	jɑj skæʁ bɛˈtæːlə mɛð kʊʁt	I will pay by card.
Hvor mange varer kan jeg købe?	vʌʊʁ ˈmɑŋə ˈvaːʁɐ kæn jæʔ ˈkøːbɐ	How many items can I buy?
Det er for dyrt!	dɛʔ æʁ fɔː ˈdyːʁt	It is too expensive!
Jeg vil gerne have tre af dem.	jɑj vɪl ˈɡæʁnə hɛː ˈtʁæ ˈæf dɛm	I would like to have three of them.
Kan jeg få lidt mere?	kæn jæʔ fɔː ˈlɛd ˈmeːʁə	Can I get a little more?

Practice Scenarios

To help reinforce your learning, here are ten practice scenarios. These exercises will challenge you to use the vocabulary and phrases you've just learned. Try to formulate your responses in Danish!

1. Scenario 1: You enter a store and see an item you like. Ask the staff how much it costs.

• Response: "Hvor meget koster det?"

2. Scenario 2: You want to buy two items. Tell the staff what you want to purchase.

• Response: "Jeg vil købe to af dem."

3. Scenario 3: You see a shirt in a different color and want to ask if it’s available.

• Response: "Har du det i en anden farve?"

4. Scenario 4: You want a discount on an item. Ask the staff if there is a discount available.

• Response: "Er der nogen rabat?"

5. Scenario 5: You want to return an item. Politely ask if you can return it.

• Response: "Jeg vil gerne returnere dette."

6. Scenario 6: You are at the checkout and want to ensure you can pay with a card. Ask if they accept cards.

• Response: "Kan jeg betale med kort?"

7. Scenario 7: You are curious about the fitting room. Ask where it is located.

• Response: "Hvor er prøverummet?"

8. Scenario 8: You want to know if there is a loyalty card available. Ask the staff.

• Response: "Har du et loyalitetskort?"

9. Scenario 9: You want to know how many items you can buy with your current budget. Ask the staff.

• Response: "Hvor mange varer kan jeg købe?"

10. Scenario 10: You want to ask for help finding a specific item in the store.

• Response: "Kan jeg få hjælp?"

Solutions to Practice Scenarios

Here are the suggested responses for the practice scenarios:

1. "Hvor meget koster det?"

2. "Jeg vil købe to af dem."

3. "Har du det i en anden farve?"

4. "Er der nogen rabat?"

5. "Jeg vil gerne returnere dette."

6. "Kan jeg betale med kort?"

7. "Hvor er prøverummet?"

8. "Har du et loyalitetskort?"

9. "Hvor mange varer kan jeg købe?"

10. "Kan jeg få hjælp?"

By practicing these scenarios, you will gain confidence in your ability to communicate effectively while shopping in Danish.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've now expanded your Danish vocabulary related to shopping and learned essential phrases to help you navigate stores. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to use these phrases when you find yourself in a store in Denmark. As you continue your journey in learning Danish, keep these vocabulary words and phrases in mind, and you’ll find shopping to be a much more enjoyable experience.

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

Sources

• Tobo: Learn Danish Vocabulary on the App Store
• Tobo: Learn Danish Vocabulary - Apps on Google Play

Other Lessons

• Animals
• Politics
• Seasons
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Food and Drink
• How to say Good Bye?
• Colors and Numbers
• Greetings and Introductions
• Time
• Ordinal Numbers in Danish