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==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> | ||
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<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> | |||
==Getting started== | |||
<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> | <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> | ||
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<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> | <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> | ||
==Modes of Transportation== | |||
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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> | ||
===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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===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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===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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Revision as of 23:38, 27 March 2023
Introduction
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.
Getting started
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.
To get started, let's review the Danish alphabet:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a | ah | a |
| b | bay | b |
| c | say | c |
| d | day | d |
| e | eh | e |
| f | eff | f |
| g | gay | g |
| h | ho | h |
| i | ee | i |
| j | yot | j |
| k | kah | k |
| l | ell | l |
| m | em | m |
| n | en | n |
| o | oh | o |
| p | pay | p |
| q | koo | q |
| r | airr | r |
| s | ess | s |
| t | tay | t |
| u | oo | u |
| v | vah | v |
| w | dobbelt v | w |
| x | ex | x |
| y | ü | y |
| z | tset | z |
| æ | eh-ah | ae |
| ø | uh | oe |
| å | oh-ah | aa |
Now that we've reviewed the basics of Danish pronunciation, let's move on to our main topic for this lesson: modes of transportation.
Modes of Transportation
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)
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)
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)
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 |
| afgang | ahf-gahng
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