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Food and Drinks Vocabulary in Danish
In this lesson, you will learn the Danish words for various types of food and drinks, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and beverages. Food is an essential part of Danish culture, and Denmark is known for its delicious and nutritious cuisine.
Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some of the most common fruits and vegetables in Danish:
Danish | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
æble | EH-bleh | apple |
banan | buh-NAHN | banana |
blåbær | BLAW-behr | blueberry |
broccoli | BROCK-oh-lee | broccoli |
gulerod | GU-leh-roh | carrot |
citron | SIT-rohn | lemon |
agurk | AH-gurk | cucumber |
majs | myz | corn |
hindbær | HIN-behr | raspberry |
bønner | BUHN-ner | beans |
Meats and Seafood
Here are some of the most common meat and seafood in Danish:
Danish | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
kød | keth | meat |
oksekød | OHK-seh-keth | beef |
svinekød | SVEE-neh-keth | pork |
lam | lahm | lamb |
fjerkræ | FEER-kreh | poultry |
kylling | KUHL-ling | chicken |
fisk | feesk | fish |
røget laks | ROOH-et lahks | smoked salmon |
rejer | REH-yer | shrimp |
muslinger | MUSS-ling-ehr | mussels |
Dairy and Eggs
Here are some of the most common dairy and egg products in Danish:
Danish | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
mælk | melk | milk |
smør | smuhr | butter |
yoghurt | YORH-gurt | yogurt |
ost | ohst | cheese |
æg | eh | egg |
Beverages
Here are some of the most common beverages in Danish:
Danish | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
vand | vahn | water |
kaffe | KAH-feh | coffee |
øl | oh-l | beer |
vin | vin | wine |
te | tay | tea |
saft | saft | juice |
sodavand | SOO-duh-vahn | soda |
Cultural Note
In Denmark, the traditional breakfast consists of a selection of dark breads, cheese, jam, cold cuts, and boiled eggs. Danish cuisine is known for its use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and for its emphasis on simplicity and seasonal flavors.
Practice
Here are some exercises to help you practice the food and drinks vocabulary in Danish:
- Translate the following Danish words into English: æble, oksekød, citron, ost, saft.
- Translate the following English words into Danish: water, chicken, wine, broccoli, milk.
- Make a list of five fruits and five vegetables in Danish. Practice saying the names out loud.
- Go to a grocery store or restaurant and try to order food and drinks in Danish.
Remember to practice your pronunciation, and try to use the words in different contexts to improve your understanding of their meanings.
Related Lessons
- Colors and Numbers
- Nature
- Transportation
- Everyday Life
- Travel Vocabulary
- Greetings and Introductions
- Useful Expression in Danish
- Ordinal Numbers in Danish
- Nature and Environment
- Things in Danish
Sources
- Danish Food and Meals Vocabulary - ielanguages.com
- How To Talk About Food And Drink In Danish
- Food & Drinks in Danish » App2Brain