Daily Danish Pod

Ordering at the Kebab Shop - S1 Ep8

In this episode, we're heading to the kebab shop! You'll learn how to order food, understand some of the common questions you might hear behind the counter, and say what you do and don't want in your order. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order a pita or durum in Danish, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or making that classic late-night stop after the bar. We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the Danish letter Y. You'll practice the sound in words like kylling and undskyld, and hear how the same written vowel can sound different depending on the word. Words of the Day Nummer - Number Elleve - Eleven Tolv - Twelve Undskyld - Sorry / Excuse me Kylling - Chicken Med det hele? - With everything? En pose? - A bag? God arbejdslyst - Have a good day at work / Enjoy your work Main Dialogue Victoria: Hej. Andrew: Hej. Jeg vil gerne have en nummer 11, pita falafel, tak. Nej undskyld, en nummer 12 pita kylling menu. Victoria: Med det hele? Andrew: Ja tak. Victoria: Og chili? Andrew: Ellers tak. Victoria: Til at tage med eller spise her? Andrew: Til at tage med. Victoria: En pose? Andrew: Nej tak. Victoria: Så skal jeg bede om 117 kr. Andrew: Perfekt. Victoria: Nr. 12 pita kylling menu uden chili, værsgo. Andrew: Tak, god arbejdslyst. Victoria: Tak og god aften. Words and Phrase Variations With and without Med - With Uden - Without Ja, men uden løg - Yes, but without onion Ja, men uden tomat - Yes, but without tomato Ja, men uden tomat og løg - Yes, but without tomato and onion Vegetables and toppings Løg - Onion Tomat - Tomato Agurk - Cucumber Salat - Lettuce Hvidløg - Garlic Choosing your dressing Dressing? - Dressing? Hvilken dressing vil du have? - Which dressing would you like? Useful responses Ja tak - Yes, please Nej tak - No, thank you Ellers tak - No, thank you Til at tage med - To go / Takeaway Spise her - Eat here Pronunciation Point This episode focuses on the Danish letter Y, a sound that can be particularly tricky for English speakers. You'll practice it in words like: Kylling - Chicken Undskyld - Sorry / Excuse me One way to find the Danish Y sound is to start with an English "ee" sound, like in see, and then tightly round your lips while keeping your tongue in place. We'll also hear how the written Y can change depending on the word. In lyst, from god arbejdslyst, the vowel is more open and sounds closer to the Danish Ø. Coming Next Time Join us next time as we head to the kiosk, or corner shop, to pick up a package and a few goodies while learning more Danish for everyday situations. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Mini Episode: Danish Numbers at the Bar 1-10

In this mini-episode accompanying Episode 7, Ordering at the Bar, we practise the Danish numbers from 1 to 10, along with the number 304. Listen, repeat and practise saying the numbers with us. This mini-episode works best alongside the full episode, but you can also listen to it on its own. If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Ordering Drinks at the Bar - S1 Ep7

In this episode, we're heading to the bar! You'll learn how to order drinks in Danish, understand some of the questions you might hear from the person behind the counter, and ask for everything from a draft beer to a glass of wine or water. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order confidently at a busy bar, café, or other counter. We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the letter Ø and the difference between the Danish L and soft d sounds, using two very important Danish words: øl and rød. Words of the Day Kan jeg hjælpe den næste? - Can I help who's next? Hvad kunne du tænke dig? - What would you like? Øl - Beer Fadøl - Draft beer Vin - Wine Vand - Water Rødvin - Red wine Hvidvin - White wine Drikkekort - Drink menu Desværre - Unfortunately Var det alt? - Was that all? Main Dialogue Victoria: Kan jeg hjælpe den næste? Andrew: Ja, det er mig. Victoria: Hvad kunne du tænke dig? Andrew: Uh, må jeg bede om to fadøl, tak. Victoria: Ellers andet? Andrew: Ja, jeg vil også gerne have et glas vin. Må jeg se jeres drikkekort? Victoria: Det har vi ikke, desværre. Vi har rødvin og hvidvin. Andrew: Hmmm. Jeg vil gerne have et glas rødvin, tak. Victoria: Værsgo. To fadøl og et glas rødvin. Var det alt? Andrew: Hov, og tre glas vand, tak. Victoria: Okay, det bliver 304 kr. Words and Phrase Variations Beer and drinks En pils - A pilsner / beer Bajer - Beer (slang) Øllebølle - Beer (playful slang) Fadbamse - Draft beer (slang) En flaske vin - A bottle of wine At the bar or counter Hvad skulle det være? - What will it be? Er I klar til at bestille? - Are you ready to order? Så skal jeg bede om 304 kroner - That will be 304 kroner Going to the pub Værtshus - Pub / tavern Bodega - A small, informal Danish pub Pronunciation Focus This episode focuses on the Danish letter Ø. You'll practice the slightly different Ø sounds in: Øl - Beer Rød - Red We'll also use these two words to practice the difference between an L and the Danish soft d. In øl, the tip of your tongue moves behind your upper front teeth to make the L. In rød, the tip of your tongue stays behind your lower front teeth to make the soft d. And a little bonus: ø isn't just a letter. The word ø also means "island" in Danish! Coming Next Time Join us next time as we make the classic late-night journey from the bar to get a kebab. You'll learn more useful Danish for ordering food and navigating another very important part of Danish nightlife. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Catching Up With an Old Friend - S1 Ep6

In this episode, you'll learn how to catch up with an old friend in Danish. We'll practice informal greetings, ask how someone's family is doing, and learn to talk about brothers, sisters, parents, and other loved ones. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to have a natural conversation when meeting someone you already know. We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by exploring two different A sounds found in everyday speech. You'll practice hearing and producing the difference between words like ja and jeg, helping your pronunciation sound more natural. Words of the Day Hvad så? - What's up? Godt at se dig - Good to see you Bror - Brother Søster - Sister Mor - Mother / Mom Far - Father / Dad Hun - She Han - He De - They Arbejder - Work / Works Main Dialogue Victoria: Hejsa! Andrew: Hvad så? Victoria: Ik' så meget. Godt at se dig! Andrew: I lige måde. Victoria: Hvordan går det? Andrew: Det går fint. Hvad med dig? Victoria: Også fint, tak. Hvordan har din bror det? Andrew: Han har det godt. Han arbejder i Aarhus nu. Victoria: Spændende. Og din søster? Andrew: Hun har det godt. Hun bor i København. Hvad med din mor og far? Victoria: De har det bedre nu, tak. Andrew: Åh nej. Jeg er forsinket. Ses vi snart? Victoria: Ja, meget gerne. Andrew: Okay, hej hej. Victoria: Ses! Words and Phrase Variations Informal greetings Hvad så? - What's up? Ik' så meget. - Not much. Godt at se dig. - Good to see you. I lige måde. - Likewise. Talking about family Bror - Brother Søster - Sister Mor og far - Mom and dad Forældre - Parents Bedsteforældre - Grandparents Older and younger siblings Lillebror - Younger brother Lillesøster - Younger sister Storebror - Older brother Storesøster - Older sister Danish grandparents Mormor - Maternal grandmother Morfar - Maternal grandfather Farmor - Paternal grandmother Farfar - Paternal grandfather Pronunciation Focus This episode focuses on two common A sounds in Danish. You'll practice the difference between: Ja - Yes Jeg - I You'll also continue practicing how everyday spoken Danish reduces words, such as: Godt at se dig → Gåd uh se da Listening for these small pronunciation differences will make it easier to understand native speakers and improve your own spoken Danish. Coming Next Time Join us next time as we head to the bar and learn how to order drinks, ask for what you'd like, and continue building confidence in everyday Danish conversations. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Talking about yourself: Nationality & Languages - S1 Ep5

In this episode, you'll learn how to talk about your nationality and the languages you speak. We'll practice asking and answering questions about where you're from and which languages you speak. We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by focusing on the rhythm of the language. You'll learn why some words are stressed while others are reduced or almost disappear in everyday conversation, helping you sound more natural when speaking Danish. Words of the Day Hvad er dit navn? - What is your name? Dansker - Dane Ja, det er jeg - Yes, I am Nej, det er jeg ikke - No, I am not Taler - Speak Hvilke sprog taler du? - Which languages do you speak? Lidt - A little Main Dialogue Victoria: Hej. Andrew: Hej, hvordan går det? Victoria: Det går fint, tak. Og dig? Andrew: Også fint. Andrew: Hvad er dit navn? Victoria: Mit navn er Victoria. Andrew: Er du dansker? Victoria: Ja, det er jeg. Jeg er dansker og spanier. Andrew: Hvilke sprog taler du? Victoria: Jeg taler dansk, spansk, engelsk og lidt tysk og fransk. Victoria: Hvad med dig? Hvilke sprog taler du? Andrew: Jeg taler engelsk, italiensk og lidt dansk. Victoria: Er du italiener? Andrew: Nej, det er jeg ikke. Victoria: Er du amerikaner? Andrew: Ja, det er jeg. Jeg kommer fra USA. Victoria: Fedt! Words and Phrase Variations Different ways to answer "Are you...?" Ja, det er jeg. - Yes, I am. Nej, det er jeg ikke. - No, I'm not. Different ways to introduce yourself Jeg kommer fra... - I come from... Jeg taler... - I speak... Jeg taler lidt... - I speak a little... Language Names Dansk - Danish Engelsk - English Spansk - Spanish Fransk - French Tysk - German Italiensk - Italian Arabisk - Arabic Polsk - Polish Ukrainsk - Ukrainian Mandarin - Mandarin Chinese Nepalesisk - Nepali Tyrkisk - Turkish Pronunciation Point This episode focuses on one of the biggest differences between written and spoken Danish: sentence rhythm. You'll practice how Danish is a stress-timed language, where the most important words receive the stress while small words are often reduced or blended together. We'll also look at how common phrases become shorter in everyday speech, such as: Hvad er dit navn? → Hva' dit navn? and Jeg er klar. → Jeg'r klar. Listening for this rhythm will make it much easier to understand native Danish speakers. Coming Next Time Join us next time as we catch up with an old friend. You'll learn informal greetings, talk about family members, and continue building your confidence in everyday Danish conversations. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Making a New Friend - S1 Ep4

In this episode, you'll learn how to introduce yourself when meeting someone for the first time. We'll practice asking and answering questions about your name, where you live, and where you're from. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to introduce yourself and get to know someone new. We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by practicing the soft d and stød, two sounds that are essential for sounding more natural in Danish. Words of the Day Hvordan - How Hvad - What Hvor - Where Hedder - Am called / Is called Jeg - I Du - You Bor - Live Kommer fra - Come from Godt at møde dig - Nice to meet you Main Dialogue Victoria: Hej. Andrew: Goddag. Victoria: Hvad hedder du? Andrew: Jeg hedder Andrew. Andrew: Hvad med dig? Hvad hedder du? Victoria: Jeg hedder Victoria. Victoria: Hvor kommer du fra? England eller Canada? Andrew: Nej, jeg kommer fra USA. Victoria: Hvor bor du? Andrew: Jeg bor i Danmark. Andrew: Hvad med dig? Kommer du fra Danmark? Victoria: Ja, og også fra Spanien. Andrew: Fedt. Godt at møde dig. Victoria: I lige måde. Words and Phrase Varriations Different ways to say "Nice to meet you": Godt at møde dig - Nice to meet you Dejligt at møde dig - Lovely to meet you Spændende at møde dig - Nice to meet you (literally "Interesting to meet you") When meeting someone again: Godt at se dig - Good to see you Different ways to ask someone's name: Hvad hedder du? - What is your name? Hvad er dit navn? - What is your name? (more formal) Different ways to answer: Jeg hedder... - My name is... Mit navn er... - My name is... Useful Country Names USA - USA Danmark - Denmark England - England Canada - Canada Spanien - Spain Frankrig - France Italien - Italy Tyskland - Germany Polen - Poland Ukraine - Ukraine Bangladesh - Bangladesh Nepal - Nepal Kina - China Syrien - Syria Tyrkiet - Turkey Pronunciation Focus This episode continues practicing two important features of spoken Danish: The soft d, heard in words like: Hedder Møde And stød, the small "catch" in the voice that appears in many Danish words, including: Hedder Kommer Coming Next Time Join us next time as we continue introducing ourselves by talking about our nationality, the languages we speak, and where we're from. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Ordering at the Coffee Shop - S1 Ep3

In this episode, we're heading to a Danish coffee shop. You'll learn how to order a drink or a pastry. This episode also introduces the Danish pronunciation feature known as 'stød', one of the sounds that often makes Danish sound different from other languages. Words of the Day Må jeg bede om... - May I have... Ellers andet? - Anything else? Kanelsnegl - Cinnamon roll Til at sidde her eller til at tage med? - For here or to go? Det bliver... - That will be... Main Dialogue Customer: Hejsa. Barista: Godmorgen. Customer: Må jeg bede om en kaffe latte med havremælk? Barista: Ellers andet? Customer: Ja, en kanelsnegl, tak. Barista: Er det til at sidde her eller til at tage med? Customer: Til her, tak. Barista: Det bliver 75 kroner. Customer: Perfekt. Barista: Værsgo. Customer: Tusind tak. Barista: Selv tak. Hav en god dag. Customer: I lige måde. Word and Phrase Variations Different ways to order: Må jeg bede om... - May I have... Jeg vil gerne have... - I would like to have... Useful things to order: En kop kaffe - A coffee En filterkaffe - A filter coffee En grøn te - A green tea En sort te - A black tea En bolle med ost (BMO) - A bread roll with cheese En kardemommesnurre - A cardamom bun Useful options: Stor - Large Lille - Small Sødmælk - Whole milk Letmælk - Semi-skimmed milk Skummetmælk - Skimmed milk Havremælk - Oat milk Sojamælk - Soy milk A simple ordering formula: Må jeg bede om + item + tak Example: Må jeg bede om en filterkaffe med sødmælk, tak. Pronunciation Point This episode introduces stød, a pronunciation feature found in many Danish words. Stød can make a word sound shorter or slightly interrupted and is one of the characteristics that gives Danish its unique sound. Examples: Hej - Hi Haj - Shark Although the words sound similar, haj contains stød while hej does not. Don't worry if you don't master stød right away. Even many advanced Danish learners continue practicing it for years. If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Going to the Supermarket - S1 Ep2

In this episode, we're heading to one of the first places most newcomers visit in Denmark: the supermarket. You'll learn some of the most common words and phrases you'll hear when interacting with a cashier, including how to answer simple questions, ask for a receipt, and end the conversation politely. We also introduce the Danish vowel Å! Words of the Day Ja - Yes Nej - No Godmorgen - Good morning Kvittering - Receipt Værsgo - Here you go Selv tak - You're welcome Hav en god dag - Have a good day I lige måde - You too Main Dialogue Cashier: Hej. Godmorgen. Customer: Hej. Godmorgen. Cashier: Det bliver hundrede kroner. Cashier: Vil du have kvitteringen? Customer: Ja tak. Cashier: Værsgo. Customer: Tak. Cashier: Selv tak. Customer: Hej hej. Cashier: Hav en god dag. Customer: Tak, i lige måde. Words and Phrase Variations Different ways to say thank you: Tusind tak - Thank you very much Mange tak - Many thanks Tak skal du have - Thanks a lot Nej tak - No thank you Ellers tak - Thanks anyway / I'm good, thanks Different ways to say you're welcome: Det var så lidt - You're welcome / No problem Other useful greetings: God weekend - Have a good weekend Godaften - Good evening Common Danish supermarkets: Netto Føtex Meny Rema 1000 Pronunciation Point: This episode introduces the Danish vowel Å. You'll hear it in: I lige måde - you too Åben - open Join us next time as we head to a coffee shop and learn how to order food and drinks in Danish! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Saying Hello - S1 Ep1

In this episode, we introduce some of the most common Danish greetings you'll hear every day. You'll learn how to say hello, ask how someone is doing, respond naturally, and say goodbye. Words of the Day Hej - Hi / Hello Hvordan går det? - How's it going? Det går godt - It's going well Godt - Good Hvad med dig? - What about you? Tak - Thank you Hej hej - Bye / Bye-bye Vi ses - See you Main Dialogue Victoria: Hej Andrew! Andrew: Hej Victoria! Victoria: Hvordan går det? Andrew: Det går godt, tak. Hvad med dig? Victoria: Det går også godt, tak. Andrew: Hej hej. Victoria: Hej hej. Vi ses! Andrew: Vi ses! Words and Phrase Variations Other ways to say hello: Hejsa - Hi there (informal) Godmorgen - Good morning Goddag - Good day Godaften - Good evening Possible responses to "Hvordan går det?": Fantastisk - Fantastic Fint - Fine Okay - Okay Dårligt - Bad Other ways to say goodbye: Farvel - Goodbye Vi ses - See you If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

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Intro to Daily Danish Pod

Hej allesammen, og velkommen til Daily Danish Pod - a Danish learning podcast, focusing on everyday scenarios! In this short introduction episode, you’ll meet us, Victoria and Andrew, and hear a little about why we started Daily Danish Pod. We’ll also explain how the podcast works and how we hope to help you practise spoken Danish, learn more about everyday life in Denmark and, most importantly, get talking. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod