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Greetings and introductions are the first steps in any language journey, and they set the tone for all future conversations. In Danish, knowing how to greet someone and introduce yourself can make a world of difference, whether you're traveling in Denmark, meeting Danish friends, or simply practicing the language. This lesson will cover essential Danish greetings and how to introduce yourself, providing you with the foundational vocabulary you need to make a great first impression.
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As a Danish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I would like to welcome you to the "Complete 0 to A1 Danish Course". This course is designed for complete beginners, and it will take you to the A1 level. In this lesson, you will learn basic Danish greetings and how to introduce yourself.
In this lesson, you will learn:


== Greetings ==
* Common Danish greetings
Let's start with the most common Danish greeting: "Hej". It is pronounced like "hey" in English. You can use it in both informal and formal situations. Another common greeting is "God morgen" which means "Good morning". It is pronounced like "go-mor-gen". You can use it only in the morning until around 10 or 11 am.


Here are some other common greetings:
* How to introduce yourself


* God dag - Good day (pronounced "go-day")
* A variety of conversational phrases to use in introductions
* God eftermiddag - Good afternoon (pronounced "go-eff-ter-mi-dag")
* God aften - Good evening (pronounced "go-af-ten")
* Hej med dig - Hello to you (informal, pronounced "hey med di")


Remember to always greet people properly when you meet them. Danes value politeness and respect, especially when meeting someone for the first time.
* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning


== Introductions ==
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When you want to introduce yourself in Danish, you can use the phrase "Jeg hedder" which means "My name is". It is pronounced like "yai he-der". Here is an example:


* Jeg hedder Anna. - My name is Anna.
=== Common Danish Greetings ===


Another way to introduce yourself is to say "Mit navn er" which also means "My name is". It is pronounced like "mitt naun e". Here is an example:
Danish greetings are often warm and friendly, reflecting the culture of the country. Here are some of the most common greetings:


* Mit navn er Peter. - My name is Peter.
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After introducing yourself, you can ask the person for their name by saying "Hvad hedder du?" which means "What is your name?". It is pronounced like "vad he-der du".
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English


Here are some useful phrases to use when meeting someone for the first time:
|-


* Hyggeligt at møde dig - Nice to meet you (pronounced "hyg-ge-lit at mer-di di")
| Hej || /haj/ || Hi
* Hvor kommer du fra? - Where are you from? (pronounced "vor kom-mer du fra")
* Hvordan har du det? - How are you? (pronounced "vor-dan har du dé")
* Tak for sidst - Thanks for last time (a way to say thank you after a previous meeting, pronounced "tak for sist")


== Everyday conversations ==
|-
In everyday conversations, it is common to ask people "Hvordan går det?" which means "How are you?". It is pronounced like "vor-dan gor dé". The usual reply is "Det går godt" which means "It's going well". It is pronounced like "dé gor got".


If someone asks you "Hvordan har du det?", you can reply using these expressions:
| Godmorgen || /goˈmɒːrn/ || Good morning


* Jeg har det godt, tak. - I'm doing well, thank you.
|-
* Jeg har det ikke så godt. - I'm not doing well.


Here are some other useful phrases that will come in handy in everyday conversations:
| Goddag || /ɡoˈdɛː/ || Good day


* Undskyld – Excuse me (pronounced "un-sjjould")
|-
* Ja – Yes (pronounced "ya")
* Nej – No (pronounced "nai")
* Tak – Thank you (pronounced "tak")
* Selv tak – You're welcome (pronounced "sel tak")


Learning basic Danish greetings and introductions is a great way to start building your language skills. Don't be afraid to practice with native speakers and immerse yourself in Danish culture. In the next lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to family members.
| Godaften || /ɡoˈɑf̩tən/ || Good evening


== Vocabulary ==
|-


Here's a table that will help you memorize the Danish words for some of the common greetings and phrases mentioned above:
| Farvel || /fɑˈvɛl/ || Goodbye


{| class="wikitable"
|+ Basic Danish Greetings and Phrases
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Hej || hey || Hello
 
| Vi ses || /viː seːs/ || See you
 
|-
|-
| God morgen || go-mor-gen || Good morning
 
| Hvordan har du det? || /vʌˈdæn hɑːʊ̯ duː de/ || How are you?
 
|-
|-
| God dag || go-day || Good day
 
| Det går godt, tak. || /deː ɡɔː ɡɔt, tɑk/ || I'm doing well, thanks.
 
|-
|-
| God eftermiddag || go-eff-ter-mi-dag || Good afternoon
 
| Hvad med dig? || /vɛð mɛd dɑj/ || What about you?
 
|-
|-
| God aften || go-af-ten || Good evening
 
| Velkommen || /ˈvɛlˌkʌmən/ || Welcome
 
|}
 
These greetings are versatile and can be used in various situations, from casual encounters to more formal settings.
 
=== Introducing Yourself ===
 
When it comes to introducing yourself in Danish, the structure is quite simple. You typically start with "Jeg hedder" (My name is...) followed by your name. Let's take a look at some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Hej med dig || hey med di || Hello to you
 
| Jeg hedder Anna. || /jæɪ ˈheðər ˈana/ || My name is Anna.
 
|-
|-
| Jeg hedder || yai he-der || My name is
 
| Jeg er 25 år. || /jæɪ ɑː 25 oːr/ || I am 25 years old.
 
|-
|-
| Mit navn er || mitt naun e || My name is
 
| Jeg kommer fra Danmark. || /jæɪ ˈkʌmər frɑ ˈdænˌmɑrk/ || I come from Denmark.
 
|-
|-
| Hvad hedder du? || vad he-der du || What is your name?
 
| Jeg kan godt lide at læse. || /jæɪ kæn ɡɔt liːdə æt ˈleːsə/ || I like to read.
 
|-
|-
| Hyggeligt at møde dig || hyg-ge-lit at mer-di di || Nice to meet you
 
| Jeg arbejder som lærer. || /jæɪ ˈɑrbɑɪ dər sʌm ˈlɛːr/ || I work as a teacher.
 
|}
 
When introducing yourself, you can also ask questions to keep the conversation going. For example, you could say:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Hvor kommer du fra? || vor kom-mer du fra || Where are you from?
 
| Hvad laver du? || /vɛð ˈlɑːvər duː/ || What do you do?
 
|-
|-
| Hvordan har du det? || vor-dan har du dé || How are you?
 
| Hvor kommer du fra? || /vɔːr ˈkʌmər duː frɑ/ || Where are you from?
 
|}
 
=== Expanding Your Vocabulary ===
 
To help you express yourself more fully, here are additional phrases that can be useful when greeting someone or introducing yourself:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Det går godt || dé gor got || It's going well
 
| Det er rart at møde dig. || /deː ɑː ˈʁɑːt æt ˈmøːðə dɑj/ || It's nice to meet you.
 
|-
|-
| Jeg har det godt, tak. || yai har dé got, tak || I'm doing well, thank you
 
| Jeg er glad for at være her. || /jæɪ ɑː ˈɡlɛð fɔː æt ˈvɛːrə hɛːr/ || I'm happy to be here.
 
|-
|-
| Jeg har det ikke så godt. || yai har dé i-ke så got || I'm not doing well
 
| Hvordan har din dag været? || /vʌˈdæn hɑː din dɑj ˈvæːrð/ || How has your day been?
 
|-
|-
| Undskyld || un-sjjould || Excuse me
 
|-
| Hvad synes du om Danmark? || /vɛð ˈsyːnəs duː ʌm ˈdænˌmɑrk/ || What do you think of Denmark?
| Ja || ya || Yes
 
|-
| Nej || nai || No
|-
| Tak || tak || Thank you
|-
| Selv tak || sel tak || You're welcome
|}
|}
These phrases will help you engage in small talk and create a friendly atmosphere.
=== Practice Exercises ===
Now that you've learned some essential greetings and how to introduce yourself, let's put your knowledge to the test with these exercises.
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
Fill in the blanks with the correct Danish greetings from the list provided.
1. _______ (Hi)
2. _______ (Good morning)
3. _______ (Goodbye)
''Answers:''
1. Hej
2. Godmorgen
3. Farvel
==== Exercise 2: Matching ====
Match the Danish phrases with their English translations.
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| 1. Jeg hedder Peter. | a. I like to read. |
| 2. Hvad laver du? | b. My name is Peter. |
| 3. Jeg kan godt lide at løbe. | c. What do you do? |
''Answers:''
1-b, 2-c, 3-a
==== Exercise 3: Conversation Practice ====
Create a short dialogue based on the following prompts:
* Greet someone
* Introduce yourself
* Ask how they are doing
''Example Response:''
A: Hej! Jeg hedder Maria. Hvordan har du det?
B: Hej, Maria! Jeg har det godt, tak.
==== Exercise 4: Write Your Introduction ====
Write a short paragraph introducing yourself in Danish using at least three phrases you've learned.
''Example Response:''
Jeg hedder Thomas. Jeg er 30 år. Jeg kommer fra København. Det er rart at møde dig.
==== Exercise 5: Role Play ====
With a partner, role-play a scenario where you meet someone new at a Danish café. Use your greetings and introductions.
''Example Response:''
A: Goddag! Jeg hedder Mia. Hvad med dig?
B: Hej, Mia! Jeg hedder Lars. Hvad laver du?
==== Exercise 6: Translation Exercise ====
Translate the following sentences into Danish:
1. My name is Sophie.
2. How has your day been?
3. I am happy to be here.
''Answers:''
1. Jeg hedder Sophie.
2. Hvordan har din dag været?
3. Jeg er glad for at være her.
==== Exercise 7: Listening Comprehension ====
Listen to a recording (or a partner) read a short dialogue using greetings and introductions, and then answer the following questions:
1. What is the name of the first person?
2. How old is the second person?
3. What do they like to do?
''Example Answers:''
1. Anna
2. 22 years old
3. They like to travel.
==== Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz ====
Test your memory by writing down as many greetings as you can remember from the lesson.
==== Exercise 9: Group Discussion ====
In small groups, discuss the importance of greetings and introductions in your culture and compare it to Danish customs.
==== Exercise 10: Create Your Own Greeting Card ====
Design a greeting card using Danish phrases to welcome someone. Include at least three different greetings.
''Example Response:''
Front: Velkommen til Danmark!
Inside: Hej! Jeg hedder Emma. Det er rart at møde dig!
As you practice these exercises, remember to be patient with yourself. Learning a new language is a journey, and every step counts.
In summary, mastering greetings and introductions in Danish is not just about memorizing phrases; it's about connecting with others and establishing rapport. Use these phrases often, and don’t hesitate to practice with native speakers or fellow learners. The more you engage, the more comfortable you'll become!


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* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/hello-in-danish How To Say Hello In Danish]
* [https://www.danishclass101.com/newest-lessons Learn Danish]






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Greetings and introductions are the first steps in any language journey, and they set the tone for all future conversations. In Danish, knowing how to greet someone and introduce yourself can make a world of difference, whether you're traveling in Denmark, meeting Danish friends, or simply practicing the language. This lesson will cover essential Danish greetings and how to introduce yourself, providing you with the foundational vocabulary you need to make a great first impression.

In this lesson, you will learn:

  • Common Danish greetings
  • How to introduce yourself
  • A variety of conversational phrases to use in introductions
  • Practice exercises to reinforce your learning

Common Danish Greetings[edit | edit source]

Danish greetings are often warm and friendly, reflecting the culture of the country. Here are some of the most common greetings:

Danish Pronunciation English
Hej /haj/ Hi
Godmorgen /goˈmɒːrn/ Good morning
Goddag /ɡoˈdɛː/ Good day
Godaften /ɡoˈɑf̩tən/ Good evening
Farvel /fɑˈvɛl/ Goodbye
Vi ses /viː seːs/ See you
Hvordan har du det? /vʌˈdæn hɑːʊ̯ duː de/ How are you?
Det går godt, tak. /deː ɡɔː ɡɔt, tɑk/ I'm doing well, thanks.
Hvad med dig? /vɛð mɛd dɑj/ What about you?
Velkommen /ˈvɛlˌkʌmən/ Welcome

These greetings are versatile and can be used in various situations, from casual encounters to more formal settings.

Introducing Yourself[edit | edit source]

When it comes to introducing yourself in Danish, the structure is quite simple. You typically start with "Jeg hedder" (My name is...) followed by your name. Let's take a look at some examples:

Danish Pronunciation English
Jeg hedder Anna. /jæɪ ˈheðər ˈana/ My name is Anna.
Jeg er 25 år. /jæɪ ɑː 25 oːr/ I am 25 years old.
Jeg kommer fra Danmark. /jæɪ ˈkʌmər frɑ ˈdænˌmɑrk/ I come from Denmark.
Jeg kan godt lide at læse. /jæɪ kæn ɡɔt liːdə æt ˈleːsə/ I like to read.
Jeg arbejder som lærer. /jæɪ ˈɑrbɑɪ dər sʌm ˈlɛːr/ I work as a teacher.

When introducing yourself, you can also ask questions to keep the conversation going. For example, you could say:

Danish Pronunciation English
Hvad laver du? /vɛð ˈlɑːvər duː/ What do you do?
Hvor kommer du fra? /vɔːr ˈkʌmər duː frɑ/ Where are you from?

Expanding Your Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To help you express yourself more fully, here are additional phrases that can be useful when greeting someone or introducing yourself:

Danish Pronunciation English
Det er rart at møde dig. /deː ɑː ˈʁɑːt æt ˈmøːðə dɑj/ It's nice to meet you.
Jeg er glad for at være her. /jæɪ ɑː ˈɡlɛð fɔː æt ˈvɛːrə hɛːr/ I'm happy to be here.
Hvordan har din dag været? /vʌˈdæn hɑː din dɑj ˈvæːrð/ How has your day been?
Hvad synes du om Danmark? /vɛð ˈsyːnəs duː ʌm ˈdænˌmɑrk/ What do you think of Denmark?

These phrases will help you engage in small talk and create a friendly atmosphere.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned some essential greetings and how to introduce yourself, let's put your knowledge to the test with these exercises.

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

Fill in the blanks with the correct Danish greetings from the list provided.

1. _______ (Hi)

2. _______ (Good morning)

3. _______ (Goodbye)

Answers:

1. Hej

2. Godmorgen

3. Farvel

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Danish phrases with their English translations.

| Danish | English |

|---|---|

| 1. Jeg hedder Peter. | a. I like to read. |

| 2. Hvad laver du? | b. My name is Peter. |

| 3. Jeg kan godt lide at løbe. | c. What do you do? |

Answers:

1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Exercise 3: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue based on the following prompts:

  • Greet someone
  • Introduce yourself
  • Ask how they are doing

Example Response:

A: Hej! Jeg hedder Maria. Hvordan har du det?

B: Hej, Maria! Jeg har det godt, tak.

Exercise 4: Write Your Introduction[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph introducing yourself in Danish using at least three phrases you've learned.

Example Response:

Jeg hedder Thomas. Jeg er 30 år. Jeg kommer fra København. Det er rart at møde dig.

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

With a partner, role-play a scenario where you meet someone new at a Danish café. Use your greetings and introductions.

Example Response:

A: Goddag! Jeg hedder Mia. Hvad med dig?

B: Hej, Mia! Jeg hedder Lars. Hvad laver du?

Exercise 6: Translation Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Danish:

1. My name is Sophie.

2. How has your day been?

3. I am happy to be here.

Answers:

1. Jeg hedder Sophie.

2. Hvordan har din dag været?

3. Jeg er glad for at være her.

Exercise 7: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording (or a partner) read a short dialogue using greetings and introductions, and then answer the following questions:

1. What is the name of the first person?

2. How old is the second person?

3. What do they like to do?

Example Answers:

1. Anna

2. 22 years old

3. They like to travel.

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Test your memory by writing down as many greetings as you can remember from the lesson.

Exercise 9: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

In small groups, discuss the importance of greetings and introductions in your culture and compare it to Danish customs.

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Greeting Card[edit | edit source]

Design a greeting card using Danish phrases to welcome someone. Include at least three different greetings.

Example Response:

Front: Velkommen til Danmark!

Inside: Hej! Jeg hedder Emma. Det er rart at møde dig!

As you practice these exercises, remember to be patient with yourself. Learning a new language is a journey, and every step counts.

In summary, mastering greetings and introductions in Danish is not just about memorizing phrases; it's about connecting with others and establishing rapport. Use these phrases often, and don’t hesitate to practice with native speakers or fellow learners. The more you engage, the more comfortable you'll become!

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]

150 Basic Danish Phrases! (Greetings, self-introduction, work ...[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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