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Welcome to today's lesson on Danish Vocabulary, where we'll dive into the vibrant world of colors and the fundamental aspect of numbers. Understanding colors and numbers is essential in any language, especially Danish, as they are used in everyday conversations, shopping, and describing the world around us. Whether you’re discussing your favorite color, counting items, or even learning to navigate through Danish culture, mastering these vocabulary sets will empower you greatly!

In this lesson, we'll explore:

• Basic colors in Danish along with their pronunciations and English translations.

• Numbers from 0 to 100, including their pronunciations and their relevance in daily life.

• Engaging exercises to practice what you've learned.

Let's get started!

Colors in Danish

Colors are not just words; they evoke emotions and images. Learning the names of colors can help you describe objects, express preferences, and even share your art and creativity with others. Below, you'll find a table of common colors in Danish.

Danish	Pronunciation	English
rød	/ʁøːð/	red
blå	/blɔː/	blue
grøn	/ɡʁøn/	green
gul	/ɡuːl/	yellow
sort	/sɔʁt/	black
hvid	/hvid/	white
lilla	/ˈlilə/	purple
orange	/oʁaŋ/	orange
brun	/bʁuːn/	brown
grå	/ɡʁɔː/	gray
lyserød	/ˈlyːsəʁøːð/	pink
lyseblå	/ˈlyːsəblɔː/	light blue
lysegrøn	/ˈlyːsəɡʁøn/	light green
mørkeblå	/ˈmœʁkəblɔː/	dark blue
mørkegrøn	/ˈmœʁkəɡʁøn/	dark green
guld	/ɡul/	gold
sølv	/sœlv/	silver
beige	/beɪʒ/	beige
mintgrøn	/ˈmɪntɡʁøn/	mint green
turkis	/tuʁˈkiːs/	turquoise
cerise	/səˈʁiːsə/	cerise

Colors can also be combined to create more nuanced descriptions, for example, "lyserød" (light pink) or "mørkeblå" (dark blue). As you practice speaking, try to incorporate colors into your sentences!

Numbers from 0 to 100

Numbers are another cornerstone of language, essential for telling time, doing calculations, and engaging in daily conversations. Below is a table that lists the Danish numbers from 0 to 20, followed by the tens up to 100.

Danish	Pronunciation	English
nul	/nul/	zero
en	/eːn/	one
to	/toː/	two
tre	/tʁæ/	three
fire	/fiːʁə/	four
fem	/fɛm/	five
seks	/sɛks/	six
syv	/syː/	seven
otte	/ˈoːdə/	eight
ni	/niː/	nine
ti	/tiː/	ten
elleve	/ˈɛlvə/	eleven
tolv	/tʰɔlv/	twelve
tretten	/ˈtʁæd̥n̩/	thirteen
fjorten	/ˈfjɔʁtən/	fourteen
femten	/ˈfɛm̩tən/	fifteen
seksten	/ˈsæ͜ɪ̯sd̥ən/	sixteen
siebten	/ˈsieb̥n̩/	seventeen
atten	/ˈæd̥n̩/	eighteen
nitten	/ˈnɪd̥n̩/	nineteen
tyve	/ˈtyːvə/	twenty
tredive	/tʁeˈðive/	thirty
fyrre	/ˈfyʁə/	forty
halvtreds	/halˈtʁɛs/	fifty
tres	/tʁɛs/	sixty
halvfjerds	/halˈfjæʁs/	seventy
firs	/fiʁs/	eighty
nittis	/ˈnɪtis/	ninety
hundrede	/ˈhʊndʁəðə/	hundred

When counting in Danish, you'll notice that numbers are often combined in a unique way. For example, 21 is "enogtyve" (one and twenty), 32 is "toogtredive" (two and thirty), and so on.

Practice Exercises

Now that we've covered colors and numbers, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Color Matching

Match the Danish colors with their English translations.

1. rød

2. blå

3. grøn

4. gul

5. sort

Answer Key:

1. Red

2. Blue

3. Green

4. Yellow

5. Black

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Danish color.

1. The sky is ______. (blå)

2. My favorite fruit is ______. (grøn)

3. The sun is ______. (gul)

4. My shoes are ______. (sort)

5. Her dress is ______. (rød)

Answer Key:

1. blå

2. grøn

3. gul

4. sort

5. rød

Exercise 3: Number Translation

Translate the following numbers into Danish.

1. 5

2. 12

3. 20

4. 50

5. 100

Answer Key:

1. fem

2. tolv

3. tyve

4. halvtreds

5. hundrede

Exercise 4: Speaking Practice

Practice saying the following sentences aloud in Danish.

1. The apple is red.

2. I see a blue car.

3. My favorite color is green.

4. She has a yellow book.

5. The cat is black.

Answers:

1. Æblet er rødt.

2. Jeg ser en blå bil.

3. Min yndlingsfarve er grøn.

4. Hun har en gul bog.

5. Katten er sort.

Exercise 5: Count and Color

Write the Danish word for the color next to the number.

1. 3 _______

2. 7 _______

3. 10 _______

4. 15 _______

5. 20 _______

Answer Key:

1. tre grøn

2. syv blå

3. ti rød

4. femten gul

5. tyve sort

Exercise 6: Color Descriptions

Describe the following items using colors in Danish.

1. A flower (e.g., red)

2. A car (e.g., blue)

3. A house (e.g., yellow)

4. A dress (e.g., green)

5. A book (e.g., black)

Answer Key:

1. En blomst er rød.

2. En bil er blå.

3. Et hus er gult.

4. En kjole er grøn.

5. En bog er sort.

Exercise 7: Number Writing

Write out the Danish numbers for the following:

1. 25

2. 37

3. 49

4. 66

5. 82

Answer Key:

1. femogtyve

2. syvogtredive

3. niogfyrre

4. seksogtres

5. toogfirs

Exercise 8: Color Identification

Identify the color of the following objects in Danish.

1. The sky

2. A lemon

3. A coal

4. A snow

5. A cherry

Answer Key:

1. blå

2. gul

3. sort

4. hvid

5. rød

Exercise 9: Number Quiz

Provide the Danish words for the following numbers:

1. 11

2. 23

3. 34

4. 46

5. 58

Answer Key:

1. elleve

2. treogtyve

3. fireogtredive

4. seksogfyrre

5. otteoghalvfjerds

Exercise 10: Create Sentences

Create sentences using the colors and numbers learned.

1. (color) + (number)

2. (color) + (number)

3. (color) + (number)

4. (color) + (number)

5. (color) + (number)

Example Answers:

1. Jeg har fem røde æbler.

2. Der er tre blå biler.

3. Hun har to grønne kjoler.

4. Vi har ti gule blomster.

5. De har syv sorte katte.

As you continue to practice, remember that immersion is key. Use colors and numbers in your daily life, whether through speaking, writing, or even thinking! The more you engage with these words, the more natural they will become.

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit the vocabulary and exercises as needed. Your journey to mastering Danish is well underway!

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

• Learn Danish: fun online games for beginners
• Danish Teaching Resources | TPT
• Colours in Danish (Farver på dansk)

Other Lessons

• Food
• Time
• Greetings and Introductions
• Technology
• Nature
• Count from 1 to 10
• Places in a City
• Beverages
• Everyday Life
• Feelings and Emotions