Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Travel-Vocabulary
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn essential vocabulary related to travel, including booking accommodations, asking for directions, and sightseeing. Traveling is an excellent way to immerse yourself in Danish culture and explore the beautiful Danish cities and countryside. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to communicate effectively in Danish during your travels.
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Booking Accommodations
When traveling, you may need to book a hotel room, an Airbnb, or a hostel. Here are some essential Danish words and phrases that will help you when booking accommodations:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Et hotel | Et hotel | A hotel |
| Et værelse | Et væ-ræl-she | A room |
| En reservation | En rehser-vah-see-on | A reservation |
| Hvor meget koster det pr nat? | Vohr meh-get kost-er det per naht? | How much does it cost per night? |
| Er morgenmad inkluderet? | Air mo-rnen-mahd ink-loo-deh-ret? | Is breakfast included? |
| Kan jeg ændre min reservation? | Kan yah ehn-dreh min reh-ser-vah-see-on? | Can I change my reservation? |
- To book a room, you can say "Jeg vil gerne reservere et værelse" (I would like to book a room).
- To pay for your room, you can say "Jeg vil gerne betale nu" (I would like to pay now).
Asking for Directions
When traveling, it's common to ask for directions to get around the city. Here are some essential Danish words and phrases that will help you ask for directions:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Til venstre | Til ven-streh | To the left |
| Til højre | Til ho-i-reh | To the right |
| Lige ud | Lee-geh ud | Straight ahead |
| Gå tilbage | Goh til-bah-ge | Go back |
| Hvor er...? | Vohr air...? | Where is...? |
| Hvordan kommer jeg til...? | Vohr-dahn komm-er yah til...? | How do I get to...? |
- To ask for directions, you can say "Undskyld mig, kan du hjælpe mig?" (Excuse me, can you help me?).
- To say thank you, you can say "Tak for hjælpen" (Thank you for your help).
Sightseeing
One of the best things about traveling is visiting famous landmarks and museums. Here are some essential Danish words and phrases that will help you during your sightseeing activities:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| En turistattraktion | En too-rist-at-trak-she-on | A tourist attraction |
| En entrébillet | En en-tray-bee-let | An entrance ticket |
| Open / lukket | Oh-pen / lu-keht | Open / closed |
| En rundvisning | En roond-vees-ning | A guided tour |
| Kan du tage et billede af mig? | Kan doo tay-geh et bee-leh-deh af may? | Can you take a picture of me? |
| Hvor er toiletterne? | Vohr air toyleh-tehr-nuh? | Where are the restrooms? |
- To buy a ticket, you can say "Jeg vil gerne købe en billet" (I would like to buy a ticket).
- To ask for a tour in English, you can say "Do you have a guided tour in English?"
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned essential vocabulary related to travel in Danish, including booking accommodations, asking for directions, and sightseeing. Remember to practice these phrases whenever you can, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. The more you practice, the more confident you will become in your Danish skills.
With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Cardinal Numbers in Danish & City.
Videos
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