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Welcome to our lesson on telling time in Danish! This is an essential skill that will not only help you navigate daily conversations but also immerse you in the rhythm of Danish life. Understanding how to express time is crucial for planning your day, making appointments, and participating in social interactions. In this lesson, we’ll explore various ways to tell time, including how to pronounce both the hours and minutes, as well as expressions related to different parts of the day.


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== Introduction ==
=== Why Is Telling Time Important? ===
 
Telling time is a fundamental part of daily communication. Whether you're setting up a meeting, asking someone what time it is, or simply discussing your plans for the day, being able to express time accurately is vital. In Danish, just as in English, there are specific phrases and structures we use when talking about time, and mastering these will enhance your conversational skills significantly.
 
=== Lesson Structure ===


In this lesson, we will explore the topic of telling time in Danish. Being able to tell time is an essential skill for everyday life and communication. Whether you need to schedule appointments, catch a train, or simply ask for the time, knowing how to express time accurately in Danish will greatly enhance your language skills. In this comprehensive lesson, we will cover everything from basic vocabulary and expressions for telling time to more advanced concepts such as different parts of the day and regional variations. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to tell time in Danish and be able to confidently use this skill in various contexts.
This lesson is structured as follows:


== Basic Vocabulary and Expressions ==
* '''Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time'''


Before we dive into the specifics of telling time, let's start by learning some basic vocabulary and expressions related to time in Danish. These words and phrases will be the building blocks for our understanding of telling time.
* '''How to Ask for the Time'''


=== Vocabulary ===
* '''Expressing Time in Danish'''


Here are some essential Danish words related to time:
* '''Parts of the Day'''
 
* '''Practice Exercises'''
 
== Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time ==
 
Let’s start with the basic vocabulary you’ll need to tell time in Danish.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| tid || [teed] || time
 
| en time || en ˈtiːmə || one hour
 
|-
|-
| minut || [mee-noot] || minute
 
| minut || miˈnyt || minute
 
|-
|-
| time || [toh-meh] || hour
 
| sekund || sɪˈkʊn || second
 
|-
 
| klokke || ˈklɒkə || o'clock
 
|-
 
| morgen || ˈmɔːrn || morning
 
|-
 
| eftermiddag || ˈɛftərmiˌdæɡ || afternoon
 
|-
|-
| dag || [dah] || day
 
| aften || ˈɑfˀtn || evening
 
|-
|-
| uge || [oo-geh] || week
 
| nat || næt || night
 
|-
|-
| måned || [moh-ned] || month
 
| halv || hɛl || half
 
|-
|-
| år || [ohr] || year
 
| kvart || kvɑːt || quarter
 
|}
|}


=== Expressions ===
These words will lay the groundwork for constructing more complex sentences about time.


Now, let's learn some common expressions used to ask and tell the time in Danish:
== How to Ask for the Time ==
 
In Danish, asking for the time is quite straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Hvad er klokken? || [vahd air kloh-ken] || What time is it?
 
| Hvad er klokken? || væð ɛr ˈklɔɡən? || What time is it?
 
|-
|-
| Den er ... || [den air ...] || It is ...
|-
| om morgenen || [ohm mohr-geh-nen] || in the morning
|-
| om formiddagen || [ohm for-mee-dah-gen] || in the late morning
|-
| om middagen || [ohm mee-dah-gen] || at noon
|-
| om eftermiddagen || [ohm ef-ter-mee-dah-gen] || in the afternoon
|-
| om aftenen || [ohm af-ten-en] || in the evening
|-
| om natten || [ohm nat-ten] || at night
|}


=== Examples ===
| Kan du fortælle mig, hvad klokken er? || kæn du fɔˈtɛl̩ məj væð ˈklɔɡən ɛr? || Can you tell me what time it is?


Let's see these vocabulary and expressions in action in some example sentences:
|}


* Hvad er klokken? (What time is it?)
Feel free to use these phrases whenever you need to inquire about the time!
* Den er tolv. (It is twelve.)
* Den er et minut over tolv. (It is one minute past twelve.)
* Den er kvart over tolv. (It is a quarter past twelve.)
* Den er halv et. (It is half past twelve.)
* Den er kvart i et. (It is a quarter to one.)
* Den er et minut i et. (It is one minute to one.)
* Den er præcis et. (It is exactly one o'clock.)


== Hours and Minutes ==
== Expressing Time in Danish ==


Now that we have learned the basic vocabulary and expressions, let's dive deeper into telling time in Danish. Like in many other languages, Danish has a 24-hour clock system, which means that the hours are counted from 0 to 23. However, it is also common to use the 12-hour clock system, especially in spoken language. In this section, we will explore both systems and the specific vocabulary and expressions used for hours and minutes.
Now, let’s delve into how to express time in Danish. The structure is quite similar to English, but there are some nuances to be aware of.


=== Telling the Hours ===
=== Telling the Hour ===


When telling the hours, you have two options: using the 24-hour clock system or the 12-hour clock system. Let's start by looking at the vocabulary and expressions for the 24-hour clock system:
When telling the hour, you generally say the number followed by the word "klokken". For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| nul || [noohl] || zero
 
| Klokken et || ˈklɔɡən ɛt || One o'clock
 
|-
|-
| ét || [et] || one
 
| Klokken to || ˈklɔɡən tʊ || Two o'clock
 
|-
|-
| to || [toh] || two
 
| Klokken tre || ˈklɔɡən tʁæ || Three o'clock
 
|-
|-
| tre || [treh] || three
 
| Klokken fire || ˈklɔɡən fiːrə || Four o'clock
 
|-
|-
| fire || [fee-reh] || four
 
| Klokken fem || ˈklɔɡən fɛm || Five o'clock
 
|-
|-
| fem || [fem] || five
 
| Klokken seks || ˈklɔɡən sɛks || Six o'clock
 
|-
|-
| seks || [seks] || six
 
| Klokken syv || ˈklɔɡən syːʊ || Seven o'clock
 
|-
|-
| syv || [sooh] || seven
 
| Klokken otte || ˈklɔɡən ˈoːdə || Eight o'clock
 
|-
|-
| otte || [oh-teh] || eight
 
| Klokken ni || ˈklɔɡən niː || Nine o'clock
 
|-
|-
| ni || [nee] || nine
 
| Klokken ti || ˈklɔɡən tiː || Ten o'clock
 
|-
|-
| ti || [tee] || ten
 
| Klokken elleve || ˈklɔɡən ˈɛlvə || Eleven o'clock
 
|-
|-
| elleve || [el-leh-veh] || eleven
 
| Klokken tolv || ˈklɔɡən tʊlv || Twelve o'clock
 
|}
 
=== Telling Minutes ===
 
When expressing minutes, you simply add the number of minutes after the hour:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| tolv || [tohlv] || twelve
 
| Klokken et og ti || ˈklɔɡən ɛt ɔ ti || One ten
 
|-
|-
| tretten || [treh-ten] || thirteen
 
| Klokken to og femten || ˈklɔɡən tʊ ɔ ˈfɛm̩tən || Two fifteen
 
|-
|-
| fjorten || [fyor-ten] || fourteen
 
| Klokken tre og halvt || ˈklɔɡən tʁæ ɔ ˈhɛlv || Three thirty
 
|-
|-
| femten || [fem-ten] || fifteen
 
| Klokken fire og fyrre || ˈklɔɡən fiːrə ɔ ˈfyːʁə || Four forty
 
|-
|-
| seksten || [seks-ten] || sixteen
 
|-
| Klokken fem og fem || ˈklɔɡən fɛm ɔ fɛm || Five fifty
| sytten || [soo-ten] || seventeen
 
|-
| atten || [aht-tehn] || eighteen
|-
| nitten || [neet-tehn] || nineteen
|-
| tyve || [too-veh] || twenty
|-
| enogtyve || [eh-noh-too-veh] || twenty-one
|-
| toogtyve || [toh-too-veh] || twenty-two
|-
| treogtyve || [treh-oh-too-veh] || twenty-three
|-
| fireogtyve || [fee-reh-oh-too-veh] || twenty-four
|}
|}


In the 24-hour clock system, you simply state the number of the hour followed by the word "time". For example, "kl. 15" means "15:00" or "3:00 PM".
=== Expressing Half and Quarter ===


Now, let's explore the vocabulary and expressions for the 12-hour clock system:
In Danish, we also use "halv" (half) and "kvart" (quarter) to express time:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| midnat || [meed-naht] || midnight
 
| Klokken halv tre || ˈklɔɡən hɛlv tʁæ || Half past two
 
|-
|-
| nul || [noohl] || zero
 
| Klokken kvart over tre || ˈklɔɡən kvɑːt ˈoʊvər tʁæ || Quarter past three
 
|-
|-
| et || [et] || one
 
|-
| Klokken kvart i fire || ˈklɔɡən kvɑːt i ˈfiːrə || Quarter to four
| to || [toh] || two
 
|-
| tre || [treh] || three
|-
| fire || [fee-reh] || four
|-
| fem || [fem] || five
|-
| seks || [seks] || six
|-
| syv || [sooh] || seven
|-
| otte || [oh-teh] || eight
|-
| ni || [nee] || nine
|-
| ti || [tee] || ten
|-
| elleve || [el-leh-veh] || eleven
|-
| tolv || [tohlv] || twelve
|-
| middag || [mee-dahg] || noon
|}
|}


In the 12-hour clock system, you state the number of the hour followed by either "AM" or "PM". For example, "kl. 3 om eftermiddagen" means "3 PM" or "15:00".
== Parts of the Day ==
 
Understanding the different parts of the day will help you contextualize what time it is. Here are some expressions related to parts of the day:


=== Telling the Minutes ===
{| class="wikitable"


When telling the minutes, you can simply state the number of minutes after the hour. For example, "kl. 15:05" is "fem minutter over tre" (five minutes past three) in Danish. Here are some examples of how to express different minutes:
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English


{| class="wikitable"
! Minutes !! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| :00 || lige || [lee-geh] || exactly
 
| Morgen || ˈmɔːrn || Morning
 
|-
|-
| :01 || et minut over || [et mee-noot oh-ver] || one minute past
 
| Formiddag || ˈfɔːrˌmiːdæɡ || Late morning
 
|-
|-
| :05 || fem minutter over || [fem mee-noot-ter oh-ver] || five minutes past
 
| Eftermiddag || ˈɛftərmiˌdæɡ || Afternoon
 
|-
|-
| :10 || ti minutter over || [tee mee-noot-ter oh-ver] || ten minutes past
 
| Aften || ˈɑfˀtn || Evening
 
|-
|-
| :15 || kvart over || [kvar oh-ver] || a quarter past
 
|-
| Nat || næt || Night
| :20 || tyve minutter over || [too-veh mee-noot-ter oh-ver] || twenty minutes past
 
|-
| :30 || halv || [halv] || half
|-
| :40 || tyve minutter i || [too-veh mee-noot-ter ee] || twenty minutes to
|-
| :45 || kvart i || [kvar ee] || a quarter to
|-
| :50 || ti minutter i || [tee mee-noot-ter ee] || ten minutes to
|-
| :55 || fem minutter i || [fem mee-noot-ter ee] || five minutes to
|}
|}


Combine the vocabulary and expressions for hours and minutes to tell the time in Danish. For example, "kl. 14:30" is "halv tre" (half past two) in Danish.
You can combine these expressions with the time to convey more detailed information, such as "Klokken seks om aftenen" (Six o'clock in the evening).
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to help you practice telling time in Danish.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Translate the following English sentences into Danish:
 
1. It is two o'clock.
 
2. It is half past four.
 
3. What time is it?
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 1 ===
 
1. Klokken to.


== Parts of the Day ==
2. Klokken halv fem.


In addition to telling the specific time, Danish also has specific expressions for different parts of the day. These expressions are commonly used to indicate whether an event or activity is taking place in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. Let's explore the vocabulary and expressions for different parts of the day in Danish.
3. Hvad er klokken?


=== Vocabulary ===
=== Exercise 2: Matching Exercise ===


Here are the Danish words for different parts of the day:
Match the Danish time expressions with their English translations.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Danish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Danish !! English
 
|-
|-
| om morgenen || [ohm mohr-geh-nen] || in the morning
 
| Klokken tre || a) Five fifteen
 
|-
|-
| om formiddagen || [ohm for-mee-dah-gen] || in the late morning
 
| Klokken halv seks || b) Three o'clock
 
|-
|-
| om middagen || [ohm mee-dah-gen] || at noon
 
|-
| Klokken kvart over fem || c) Half past six
| om eftermiddagen || [ohm ef-ter-mee-dah-gen] || in the afternoon
 
|-
| om aftenen || [ohm af-ten-en] || in the evening
|-
| om natten || [ohm nat-ten] || at night
|}
|}


=== Examples ===
=== Solutions for Exercise 2 ===


Here are some examples of how to use these expressions in sentences:
* Klokken tre - b) Three o'clock


* Jeg står altid tidligt op om morgenen. (I always wake up early in the morning.)
* Klokken halv seks - c) Half past six
* Vi spiser frokost om formiddagen. (We have lunch in the late morning.)
* Solen er på sit højeste om middagen. (The sun is at its highest at noon.)
* Jeg arbejder ofte sent om eftermiddagen. (I often work late in the afternoon.)
* Vi går altid en tur om aftenen. (We always take a walk in the evening.)
* Jeg kan ikke sove om natten. (I can't sleep at night.)


== Regional Variations ==
* Klokken kvart over fem - a) Five fifteen


It is worth noting that there may be some regional variations in the usage or understanding of certain expressions related to telling time in Danish. These variations can be influenced by factors such as dialects, cultural differences, or historical reasons. For example, in some regions, the expression "om middagen" (at noon) may be used to refer to the early afternoon instead. Similarly, the expression "om formiddagen" (in the late morning) may be used more broadly to indicate the time between breakfast and lunch. These regional variations add richness to the Danish language and provide insight into the diverse cultural landscape of Denmark.
=== Exercise 3: True or False ===


== Exercises ==
Determine if the following statements are true or false:


Now that we have covered the vocabulary, expressions, and cultural aspects of telling time in Danish, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you apply what you have learned:
1. "Klokken kvart i ni" means quarter past nine.


1. Translate the following times into Danish:
2. "Klokken ti" means ten o'clock.
  a) 9:15 AM
  b) 2:30 PM
  c) 7:45 PM
  d) 11:10 PM


2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate expressions for different parts of the day:
3. "Hvad er klokken?" is how to ask for the time.
  a) Jeg spiser altid morgenmad ___.
  b) Jeg tager en lur ___.
  c) Vi holder fest ___.
  d) Solen går ned ___.


3. Write a short paragraph describing your daily routine, including the times and parts of the day.
=== Solutions for Exercise 3 ===


== Solutions ==
1. False


1. a) kl. 09:15
2. True
  b) kl. 14:30
  c) kl. 19:45
  d) kl. 23:10


2. a) om morgenen
3. True
  b) om eftermiddagen
  c) om aftenen
  d) om aftenen


3. Jeg står altid tidligt op om morgenen. Efter morgenmaden, går jeg en tur i parken. Om formiddagen arbejder jeg på mit kontor. Kl. 12 spiser jeg frokost. Om eftermiddagen har jeg ofte møder. Kl. 17 slutter jeg arbejdet og går hjem. Jeg laver aftensmad om aftenen og hygger mig med familien. Om natten går jeg i seng kl. 23.
=== Exercise 4: Create a Dialogue ===
 
Write a short dialogue between two people discussing what time it is and their plans for the day.
 
=== Example Dialogue ===
 
A: Hvad er klokken? 
 
B: Klokken halv tre.
 
A: Lad os mødes klokken fire.
 
B: Perfekt, vi ses da!
 
=== Exercise 5: Listening Exercise ===
 
Listen to a recording of someone telling the time in Danish. Write down what you hear.
 
=== Exercise 6: Write the Time ===
 
Convert the following times into Danish:
 
1. 3:30
 
2. 7:45
 
3. 12:15
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 6 ===
 
1. Klokken halv fire
 
2. Klokken kvart over syv
 
3. Klokken kvart i tolv
 
=== Exercise 7: Role Play ===
 
Pair up with a classmate and take turns asking and answering what time it is.
 
=== Exercise 8: Group Discussion ===
 
Discuss the differences between telling time in English and Danish. What did you find easy or challenging?
 
=== Exercise 9: Time Conversion ===
 
Convert the following Danish times into English:
 
1. Klokken otte
 
2. Klokken ni og fyrre
 
3. Klokken kvart i seks
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 9 ===
 
1. Eight o'clock
 
2. Nine forty
 
3. Quarter to six
 
=== Exercise 10: Reflection ===
 
Write a reflective paragraph about what you learned in this lesson and how you plan to use it in your daily life.


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on telling time in Danish. You have learned the basic vocabulary and expressions for telling time, as well as how to express different parts of the day. You have also explored regional variations in the usage of these expressions. By practicing the exercises, you have had the opportunity to apply what you have learned and solidify your understanding. Keep practicing and using your newfound knowledge in real-life situations to further improve your Danish language skills. Velkommen til at lære mere dansk! (Welcome to learning more Danish!)
Congratulations! You've now learned how to tell time in Danish. This skill will serve you well as you continue your language journey. Don’t forget to practice regularly, whether it’s checking the time or engaging in conversations with others. Remember, every hour counts!


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Danish → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telling Time

Welcome to our lesson on telling time in Danish! This is an essential skill that will not only help you navigate daily conversations but also immerse you in the rhythm of Danish life. Understanding how to express time is crucial for planning your day, making appointments, and participating in social interactions. In this lesson, we’ll explore various ways to tell time, including how to pronounce both the hours and minutes, as well as expressions related to different parts of the day.

Why Is Telling Time Important?[edit | edit source]

Telling time is a fundamental part of daily communication. Whether you're setting up a meeting, asking someone what time it is, or simply discussing your plans for the day, being able to express time accurately is vital. In Danish, just as in English, there are specific phrases and structures we use when talking about time, and mastering these will enhance your conversational skills significantly.

Lesson Structure[edit | edit source]

This lesson is structured as follows:

  • Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time
  • How to Ask for the Time
  • Expressing Time in Danish
  • Parts of the Day
  • Practice Exercises

Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Let’s start with the basic vocabulary you’ll need to tell time in Danish.

Danish Pronunciation English
en time en ˈtiːmə one hour
minut miˈnyt minute
sekund sɪˈkʊn second
klokke ˈklɒkə o'clock
morgen ˈmɔːrn morning
eftermiddag ˈɛftərmiˌdæɡ afternoon
aften ˈɑfˀtn evening
nat næt night
halv hɛl half
kvart kvɑːt quarter

These words will lay the groundwork for constructing more complex sentences about time.

How to Ask for the Time[edit | edit source]

In Danish, asking for the time is quite straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

Danish Pronunciation English
Hvad er klokken? væð ɛr ˈklɔɡən? What time is it?
Kan du fortælle mig, hvad klokken er? kæn du fɔˈtɛl̩ məj væð ˈklɔɡən ɛr? Can you tell me what time it is?

Feel free to use these phrases whenever you need to inquire about the time!

Expressing Time in Danish[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s delve into how to express time in Danish. The structure is quite similar to English, but there are some nuances to be aware of.

Telling the Hour[edit | edit source]

When telling the hour, you generally say the number followed by the word "klokken". For example:

Danish Pronunciation English
Klokken et ˈklɔɡən ɛt One o'clock
Klokken to ˈklɔɡən tʊ Two o'clock
Klokken tre ˈklɔɡən tʁæ Three o'clock
Klokken fire ˈklɔɡən fiːrə Four o'clock
Klokken fem ˈklɔɡən fɛm Five o'clock
Klokken seks ˈklɔɡən sɛks Six o'clock
Klokken syv ˈklɔɡən syːʊ Seven o'clock
Klokken otte ˈklɔɡən ˈoːdə Eight o'clock
Klokken ni ˈklɔɡən niː Nine o'clock
Klokken ti ˈklɔɡən tiː Ten o'clock
Klokken elleve ˈklɔɡən ˈɛlvə Eleven o'clock
Klokken tolv ˈklɔɡən tʊlv Twelve o'clock

Telling Minutes[edit | edit source]

When expressing minutes, you simply add the number of minutes after the hour:

Danish Pronunciation English
Klokken et og ti ˈklɔɡən ɛt ɔ ti One ten
Klokken to og femten ˈklɔɡən tʊ ɔ ˈfɛm̩tən Two fifteen
Klokken tre og halvt ˈklɔɡən tʁæ ɔ ˈhɛlv Three thirty
Klokken fire og fyrre ˈklɔɡən fiːrə ɔ ˈfyːʁə Four forty
Klokken fem og fem ˈklɔɡən fɛm ɔ fɛm Five fifty

Expressing Half and Quarter[edit | edit source]

In Danish, we also use "halv" (half) and "kvart" (quarter) to express time:

Danish Pronunciation English
Klokken halv tre ˈklɔɡən hɛlv tʁæ Half past two
Klokken kvart over tre ˈklɔɡən kvɑːt ˈoʊvər tʁæ Quarter past three
Klokken kvart i fire ˈklɔɡən kvɑːt i ˈfiːrə Quarter to four

Parts of the Day[edit | edit source]

Understanding the different parts of the day will help you contextualize what time it is. Here are some expressions related to parts of the day:

Danish Pronunciation English
Morgen ˈmɔːrn Morning
Formiddag ˈfɔːrˌmiːdæɡ Late morning
Eftermiddag ˈɛftərmiˌdæɡ Afternoon
Aften ˈɑfˀtn Evening
Nat næt Night

You can combine these expressions with the time to convey more detailed information, such as "Klokken seks om aftenen" (Six o'clock in the evening).

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to help you practice telling time in Danish.

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

Translate the following English sentences into Danish:

1. It is two o'clock.

2. It is half past four.

3. What time is it?

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Klokken to.

2. Klokken halv fem.

3. Hvad er klokken?

Exercise 2: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Danish time expressions with their English translations.

Danish English
Klokken tre a) Five fifteen
Klokken halv seks b) Three o'clock
Klokken kvart over fem c) Half past six

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

  • Klokken tre - b) Three o'clock
  • Klokken halv seks - c) Half past six
  • Klokken kvart over fem - a) Five fifteen

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "Klokken kvart i ni" means quarter past nine.

2. "Klokken ti" means ten o'clock.

3. "Hvad er klokken?" is how to ask for the time.

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. False

2. True

3. True

Exercise 4: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue between two people discussing what time it is and their plans for the day.

Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]

A: Hvad er klokken?

B: Klokken halv tre.

A: Lad os mødes klokken fire.

B: Perfekt, vi ses da!

Exercise 5: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of someone telling the time in Danish. Write down what you hear.

Exercise 6: Write the Time[edit | edit source]

Convert the following times into Danish:

1. 3:30

2. 7:45

3. 12:15

Solutions for Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. Klokken halv fire

2. Klokken kvart over syv

3. Klokken kvart i tolv

Exercise 7: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a classmate and take turns asking and answering what time it is.

Exercise 8: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

Discuss the differences between telling time in English and Danish. What did you find easy or challenging?

Exercise 9: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following Danish times into English:

1. Klokken otte

2. Klokken ni og fyrre

3. Klokken kvart i seks

Solutions for Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1. Eight o'clock

2. Nine forty

3. Quarter to six

Exercise 10: Reflection[edit | edit source]

Write a reflective paragraph about what you learned in this lesson and how you plan to use it in your daily life.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've now learned how to tell time in Danish. This skill will serve you well as you continue your language journey. Don’t forget to practice regularly, whether it’s checking the time or engaging in conversations with others. Remember, every hour counts!

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

Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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