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åben

Adjective

open; emotionally open

//ˈɔːbən//

#essential #adjective
Beginner

ægtefælle

Noun

spouse

//ˈɛkdəˌfɛlə//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

ærlig

Adjective

honest

//ˈɛɐ̯li//

#essential #romance
Beginner

afbryde

Verb

to interrupt

//ˈɑfˌbʁyːðə//

#communication #conversation
Intermediate

afbud

Noun

cancellation; unable-to-attend notice

//ˈɑfˌbuð//

#scheduling #social
Beginner

aflevering

Noun

assignment submission

//ˈɑfleveʁeŋ//

#education #schedule
Intermediate

afrejse

Noun

departure

//ˈɑwˌʁɑjsə//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

afslappet

Adjective

relaxed

//ˈɑfslɑbəd//

#wellness #comfort
Intermediate

aftale

Noun

appointment; arrangement

//ˈɑfˌtɛːlə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

aften

Noun

evening

//ˈɑftn̩//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

aftenkaffe

Noun

evening coffee

//ˈaftn̩ˌkʰafə//

#family #social
Beginner

aftensmad

Noun

dinner; evening meal

//ˈɑftn̩sˌmæð̞//

#essential #family
Beginner

aftentur

Noun

evening walk

//ˈaftn̩ˌtuɐ̯//

#romance #family
Beginner

afvisning

Noun

rejection

//ɑfˈviːsneŋ//

#essential #dating
Beginner

ambition

Noun

ambition; drive

//ambiɕoˈn//

#work #education
Intermediate

ambitiøs

Adjective

ambitious

//ambiˈtsjøˀs//

#work #education
Intermediate

anderledes

Adjective

different; unusual

//ˈanɐˌleːðəs//

#social #culture
Beginner

ankomst

Noun

arrival

//ˈɑnˌkʰʌmst//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

ansat

Adjective

employed; hired

//ˈansɑd//

#work #family
Intermediate

ansigt

Noun

face

//ˈansekt//

#essential #body
Beginner

ansøgning

Noun

application

//ˈansɶjniŋ//

#work #job-search
Intermediate

ansvar

Noun

responsibility

//ˈɑnsvɑˀ//

#home #family
Intermediate

apotek

Noun

pharmacy

//apoˈtʰeːɡ//

#essential #errands
Beginner

arbejdsplads

Noun

workplace

//ˈɑːbɑjdsˌplas//

#work #daily-life
Intermediate

arm

Noun

arm; upper limb

//ɑm//

#essential #body
Beginner

årsdag

Noun

anniversary

//ˈʌɐ̯sˌdɛː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

årstid

Noun

season of the year

//ˈɔːˌstiːð//

#season #essential
Beginner

at åbne

Verb

to open

//ˈɔbnə//

#essential #home
Beginner

at åbne sig

Verb

to open up emotionally

//at ˈɔːbnə sɑj//

#essential #closeness
Beginner

at acceptere

Verb

to accept

//aksepˈtʰeːʁə//

#essential #feelings
Intermediate

at ændre

Verb

to change; to alter

//ˈɛnʁə//

#essential #decision
Beginner

at aflevere

Verb

to submit; to hand in

//ˈɑfleveʁə//

#essential #education
Beginner

at afvise

Verb

to reject; to turn someone down

//at ɑfˈviːsə//

#essential #verb
Beginner

at ankomme

Verb

to arrive

//ˈɑnˌkʰʌmə//

#essential #travel
Intermediate

at arbejde

Verb

to work

//ˈɑːbɑjdə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at bære

Verb

to carry; to wear

//ˈbɛːʁə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at balancere

Verb

to balance

//balanˈseːʁə//

#work #family
Intermediate

at bede nogen ud

Verb

to ask someone out

//at ˈpeːðə ˈnoːən ˈuð//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at begynde

Verb

to begin

//beˈgynə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

at begynde at date

Verb

to start dating

//at beˈgynə at ˈdeːtə//

#essential #modern
Beginner

at bejle

Verb

to court; to woo

//ˈbɑjlə//

#romance #verb
Intermediate

at beskytte

Verb

to protect

//beˈsgydə//

#essential #care
Intermediate

at beslutte

Verb

to decide

//bəˈslɔdə//

#essential #decision
Intermediate

at bestå

Verb

to pass

//beˈstɔˀ//

#education #achievement
Intermediate

at betro sig

Verb

to confide in someone

//at beˈtʁoˀ sɑj//

#closeness #verb
Intermediate

at betro sig

Verb

to confide

//beˈtʁoː saj//

#essential #relationships
Intermediate

at binde sig

Verb

to commit oneself

//at ˈpenə sɑj//

#commitment #verb
Intermediate

at blive et par

Verb

to become a couple

//at ˈpliwə eð ˈpɑː//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

at blive seriøse

Verb

to become serious as a couple

//at ˈpliwə seʁiˈøːsə//

#relationship #milestone
Intermediate

at bruge

Verb

to use

//ˈbʁuːə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at bryde sammen

Verb

to break down emotionally

//ˈbʁyːðə ˈsɑmən//

#essential #feelings
Intermediate

at bygge

Verb

to build

//ˈbygə//

#essential #home
Beginner

at cykle

Verb

to cycle; to bike

//ˈsyglə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at danse

Verb

to dance

//ˈdænsə//

#essential #social
Beginner

at dumpe

Verb

to fail an exam; to flunk

//ˈdɔmbə//

#education #emotion
Intermediate

at falde for

Verb

to fall for; to develop feelings for

//at ˈfɑlə fɔ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

at finde

Verb

to find

//ˈfenə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at følge

Verb

to follow

//ˈfœljə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at forberede

Verb

to prepare

//fʌˈbɛːðə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

at forføre

Verb

to seduce

//at fʌˈføːʁə//

#romance #verb
Intermediate

at forfremme

Verb

to promote

//foˈfʁɛmə//

#work #career
Intermediate

at forkorte

Verb

to shorten

//fʌˈkʰʌɐ̯də//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

at forlade

Verb

to leave

//fʌˈlɛːðə//

#essential #movement
Intermediate

at fortsætte

Verb

to continue

//fʌˈsɛdə//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

at gå

Verb

to walk; to go

//ˈkɔˀ//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at genbesøge

Verb

to revisit

//ˈgenbeˌsøːjə//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

at give

Verb

to give

//ˈkiːvə//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

at glemme

Verb

to forget

//ˈglemə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

at gøre det officielt

Verb

to make it official

//at ˈgøɐ̯ə de ʌfiˈsjelˀt//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

at gøre indtryk

Verb

to make an impression

//at ˈgøɐ̯ə ˈendʁyg//

#essential #verb
Beginner

at græde

Verb

to cry

//ˈgʁɛːðə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

at grine

Verb

to laugh

//ˈgʁiːnə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

at have kemi

Verb

to have chemistry

//at ˈhavə keˈmiˀ//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at huske

Verb

to remember

//ˈhosgə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

at kæle

Verb

to caress; to be physically affectionate

//at ˈkʰɛːlə//

#closeness #verb
Beginner

at kigge

Verb

to look

//ˈkʰegə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at klikke

Verb

to click; to instantly get along

//at ˈklegə//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at komme

Verb

to come; to arrive

//ˈkʰʌmə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at komme tættere på

Verb

to grow closer to

//at ˈkʰʌmə ˈtɛdɐ pʰɔ//

#essential #closeness
Beginner

at koncentrere sig

Verb

to concentrate

//kʌnsenˈtʁeːʁə sɑj//

#education #work
Intermediate

at kontakte

Verb

to contact

//kʰʌnˈtɑgdə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

at lægge an på

Verb

to make a move on; to hit on

//at ˈlɛɡə ˈan pʰɔ//

#dating #verb
Intermediate

at lære

Verb

to learn

//ˈlɛːʁə//

#essential #learning
Beginner

at læse

Verb

to read

//ˈlɛːsə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

at løbe

Verb

to run

//ˈløːbə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at lukke

Verb

to close; to shut

//ˈlɔgə//

#essential #home
Beginner

at matche

Verb

to match on a dating app

//at ˈmɛdɕə//

#essential #modern
Beginner

at miste

Verb

to lose

//ˈmesdə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

at møde

Verb

to meet

//ˈmøðə//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

at møde svigerforældrene

Verb

to meet the in-laws; to meet your partner's parents

//at ˈmøðə ˈsviːɐ̯fʌˌʁɛːldʁənə//

#family #milestone
Intermediate

at mødes

Verb

to meet up

//at ˈmøðəs//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at nusse

Verb

to cuddle gently; to pet affectionately

//at ˈnusə//

#essential #closeness
Beginner

at opleve

Verb

to experience

//ˈʌbleːvə//

#essential #feelings
Intermediate

at ordne

Verb

to fix; to sort out

//ˈɔɐ̯nə//

#essential #home
Beginner

at pakke

Verb

to pack

//ˈpʰagə//

#essential #travel
Beginner

at passe ind

Verb

to fit in

//ˈpʰasə ˈen//

#essential #relationships
Intermediate

at pendle

Verb

to commute

//ˈpʰendlə//

#work #family
Intermediate

at prioritere

Verb

to prioritize

//pʁioʁiˈteːʁə//

#work #family
Intermediate

at prøve

Verb

to try

//ˈpʁʌvə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at puste ud

Verb

to take a breather; to catch one's breath

//ˈpʰosdə ˈuð//

#essential #care
Beginner

at reparere

Verb

to repair; to fix

//ʁepaˈʁeːʁə//

#essential #home
Intermediate

at ringe

Verb

to call; to phone

//ˈʁeŋə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

at sætte grænser

Verb

to set boundaries

//at ˈsɛdə ˈgʁænˀsɐ//

#essential #verb
Beginner

at samarbejde

Verb

to collaborate

//ˈsamɑˌbɑjðə//

#essential #work
Beginner

at se

Verb

to see

//ˈseː//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at se hinanden

Verb

to be seeing each other

//at ˈseː ˈhenanən//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at sidde

Verb

to sit

//ˈsetə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at skifte

Verb

to change; to switch

//ˈsgifdə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at skrive

Verb

to write

//ˈsgʁiːvə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

at slå tonen an

Verb

to set the tone

//at ˈslɔː ˈtoːnən an//

#dating #verb
Intermediate

at søge job

Verb

to apply for jobs

//ˈsøːjə jʌb//

#work #job-search
Intermediate

at stå

Verb

to stand

//ˈsdɔˀ//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at starte

Verb

to start; to begin

//ˈsdɑːdə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

at stoppe

Verb

to stop

//ˈsdʌbə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

at studere

Verb

to study

//studeˈʁə//

#essential #education
Beginner

at synge

Verb

to sing

//ˈsøŋə//

#essential #social
Beginner

at tage

Verb

to take

//ˈtæːjə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at tage det første skridt

Verb

to make the first move

//at ˈtʰɑː det ˈføɐ̯sdə skʁed//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at tilbyde

Verb

to offer

//ˈtelˌpyːðə//

#essential #care
Intermediate

at uddanne sig

Verb

to get an education; to train oneself

//uˈdænə sɑj//

#education #career
Intermediate

at udtrykke sine følelser

Verb

to express one's feelings

//at ˈuðˌtʁøgə ˈsiːnə ˈføːləlsɐ//

#closeness #verb
Intermediate

at udveksle numre

Verb

to exchange phone numbers

//at ˈuðˌvɛkslə ˈnumʁə//

#essential #dating
Beginner

at vælge

Verb

to choose

//ˈvɛljə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

at være eksklusive

Verb

to be exclusive with each other

//at ˈvɛːɐ ɛkskluˈsiwə//

#dating #milestone
Intermediate

at være sammen

Verb

to be together; to be in a relationship

//at ˈvɛːɐ sɑmən//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

at være tiltrukket af

Verb

to be attracted to

//at ˈvɛːɐ ˈtʰelˌtʁɔɡəð ɛf//

#essential #attraction
Beginner

at vise

Verb

to show

//ˈviːsə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

at vise interesse

Verb

to show interest

//at ˈviːsə entəˈʁesə//

#essential #verb
Beginner

attraktiv

Adjective

attractive

//atʁakˈtiw//

#appearance #admiration
Beginner

baby

Noun

baby; infant

//ˈbɛːbi//

#family #caregiving
Beginner

bagage

Noun

luggage

//baˈgɑːɕə//

#travel #airport
Intermediate

bage

Verb

to bake

//ˈbɛːjə//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

bagved

Preposition

behind

//bɑwˈveð//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

bajer

Noun

beer

//ˈbɑjɐ//

#essential #slang
Beginner

bange

Adjective

afraid

//ˈpɑŋə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

barn

Noun

child

//bɑˀn//

#essential #family
Beginner

barnebarn

Noun

grandchild

//ˈbɑːnəˌbɑˀn//

#family #essential
Intermediate

barnevogn

Noun

baby stroller; pram

//ˈbɑːnəˌvʌwˀn//

#caregiving #family
Intermediate

barsel

Noun

parental leave

//ˈbɑːsəl//

#family #work
Intermediate

bede

Verb

to ask for; to request

//ˈbeːðə//

#communication #requests
Beginner

bedstefar

Noun

grandfather

//ˈpe̝tsd̥əˌfɑˀ//

#family #celebrations
Beginner

bedstemor

Noun

grandmother

//ˈpe̝tsd̥əˌmoɐ̯//

#family #celebrations
Beginner

begavet

Adjective

gifted; talented

//beˈɡɑːvəð//

#praise #talent
Intermediate

bejler

Noun

suitor; admirer

//ˈbɑjlɐ//

#romance #courtship
Intermediate

bejleri

Noun

courtship; wooing

//bɑjləˈʁiˀ//

#romance #courtship
Intermediate

beklager

Verb

sorry; I am sorry

//beˈklɑːjɐ//

#essential #apology
Beginner

bekræfte

Verb

to confirm

//beˈkʁɛfdə//

#communication #clarity
Intermediate

bekymre

Verb

to worry

//beˈkymʁə//

#essential #family
Beginner

bekymring

Noun

worry; concern

//beˈkymʁeŋ//

#essential #family
Beginner

ben

Noun

leg

//be̝n//

#essential #body
Beginner

berolige

Verb

to calm; to reassure

//beˈʁoːliə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

berøring

Noun

touch

//bəˈʁøːʁeŋ//

#wellness #romance
Intermediate

besked

Noun

message

//bəˈskeð//

#communication #digital
Beginner

beskidt

Adjective

dirty

//bəˈsgiðˀ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

besøge

Verb

visit

//bəˈsøːjə//

#family #essential
Beginner

bestille

Verb

to order; to book

//beˈstilə//

#essential #dining
Beginner

betænksom

Adjective

thoughtful; considerate

//beˈtɛŋksʌm//

#personality #affection
Intermediate

betale

Verb

to pay

//beˈtʰɛːlə//

#essential #money
Beginner

beundre

Verb

to admire

//beˈunʁə//

#admiration #romance
Intermediate

beundring

Noun

admiration

//beˈunʁeŋ//

#admiration #praise
Intermediate

bibliotek

Noun

library

//biblioˈteːg//

#essential #education
Beginner

billet

Noun

ticket

//biˈlɛd//

#essential #transport
Beginner

billig

Adjective

cheap; affordable

//ˈbili//

#budget #travel
Beginner

bitter

Adjective

bitter; sharp-tasting

//ˈbedɐ//

#food #drinks
Intermediate

bjerg

Noun

mountain

//bjæɐ̯ˀ//

#adventure #nature
Beginner

ble

Noun

diaper; nappy

//bleː//

#caregiving #home
Beginner

blid

Adjective

gentle

//blið//

#essential #romance
Beginner

blik

Noun

look; gaze

//blek//

#appearance #romance
Intermediate

blød

Adjective

soft

//blœð//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

bo sammen

Verb

live together

//boː ˈsɑmən//

#relationships #home
Beginner

boardingkort

Noun

boarding pass

//ˈbɔːɐ̯diŋˌkʰɒd//

#travel #airport
Intermediate

bonde

Verb

to bond; click socially

//ˈbʌnə//

#slang #social
Intermediate

booke

Verb

to book; reserve

//ˈbuːɡə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

boomer

Noun

boomer; out-of-touch older person

//ˈbumɐ//

#slang #family
Intermediate

bord

Noun

table

//boɐ̯ˀ//

#essential #shared-meals
Beginner

børn

Noun

children

//bɶɐ̯n//

#essential #family
Beginner

bringe

Verb

to bring

//ˈbʁeŋə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

brød

Noun

bread

//bʁœðˀ//

#essential #food
Beginner

brokke sig

Verb

to complain; grumble

//ˈpʁʌɡə sɑj//

#spoken #everyday-life
Intermediate

bror

Noun

brother

//bʁoɐ̯//

#essential #family
Beginner

brud

Noun

breakup

//bʁuð//

#essential #romance
Beginner

bryllup

Noun

wedding

//ˈbʁylɔb//

#essential #romance
Beginner

bryllupsdag

Noun

wedding anniversary

//ˈbʁylˌʌbsdæj//

#romance #family
Beginner

bus

Noun

bus; coach

//bus//

#essential #transport
Beginner

campere

Verb

to camp

//kamˈpeːʁə//

#travel #outdoors
Beginner

campingplads

Noun

campsite

//ˈkʰæmpiŋˌplæs//

#travel #outdoors
Intermediate

ceremoni

Noun

ceremony

//sɛʁemoˈniˀ//

#celebration #formal
Beginner

charme

Noun

charm

//ˈɕɑmə//

#admiration #personality
Beginner

charmerende

Adjective

charming

//ɕɑˈmɛːʌnə//

#compliment #personality
Intermediate

chef

Noun

boss; chief; mate in playful slang

//ʃɛf//

#slang #spoken
Beginner

chille

Verb

to chill; hang out and relax

//ˈtɕilə//

#essential #slang
Beginner

crashe

Verb

to crash; stay over unexpectedly; turn up uninvited

//ˈkʁæɕə//

#spoken #social
Intermediate

crush

Noun

crush; person you are romantically interested in

//kʁɔʃ//

#essential #modern
Beginner

curlingforældre

Noun

overprotective parents who smooth everything out

//ˈkʰɶːliŋfʌˌʁɛldʁə//

#culture #family
Advanced

cv

Noun

résumé; CV

//seˈveˀ//

#work #job-search
Intermediate

cykel

Noun

bicycle

//ˈsykəl//

#essential #transport
Beginner

dåb

Noun

baptism; christening

//dɔˀb//

#family #celebration
Intermediate

daggry

Noun

dawn

//ˈdæwˌgryˀ//

#time #nature
Intermediate

daginstitution

Noun

daycare institution

//ˈdæjinstityɕoːn//

#family #work
Intermediate

date

Noun

date; romantic outing

//ˈdɛːdə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

datingapp

Noun

dating app

//ˈdeːtiŋˌɛb//

#essential #modern
Beginner

datter

Noun

daughter

//ˈtædɐ//

#essential #family
Beginner

deadline

Noun

deadline; due date

//ˈdɛdˌlɑjn//

#scheduling #work
Beginner

dejlig

Adjective

lovely; delightful

//ˈdɑjli//

#essential #affection
Beginner

dejligt at se dig

Phrase

lovely to see you

//ˈdɑjli æt se dɑj//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

dele

Verb

share

//ˈdeːlə//

#home #family
Beginner

dele

Verb

to share

//ˈdeːlə//

#essential #shared-meals
Beginner

dele opgaver

Verb

to divide tasks

//ˈdeːlə ˈʌbˌɡɑwɐ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

deltid

Noun

part-time work; part time

//ˈdelˌtið//

#essential #work
Beginner

der

Adverb

there

//dæɐ̯//

#essential #place
Beginner

dessert

Noun

dessert; sweet course

//deˈsæˀɐ̯//

#essential #romance
Beginner

destination

Noun

destination; travel endpoint

//destiˈnɑɕoˀn//

#travel #planning
Beginner

det beklager jeg

Phrase

I am sorry about that

//de beˈklɑːjɐ jɑj//

#essential #apology
Beginner

det er helt fint

expression

that is totally fine

//de eˀ ˈhelˀ ˈfenˀd//

#essential #social
Beginner

det er helt i orden

Phrase

that is completely fine

//de ɛ helˀd i ˈoːðn̩//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

det går nok

expression

it will be fine; it will work out

//de ˈgɒˀ nʌg//

#essential #social
Beginner

det gør ikke noget

Phrase

it's okay; no problem

//de ɡøɐ̯ eɡə ˈnoːəð//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

det spiller

expression

it works; all good

//de ˈsbilɐ//

#slang #spoken
Intermediate

det var pænt af dig

Phrase

that was kind of you

//de vɑ ˈpʰɛnˀd ɛ dɑj//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

det var så lidt

Phrase

it was nothing; no trouble at all

//de vɑ sɔ leð//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

det var sødt af dig

Phrase

that was sweet of you

//de vɑ ˈsøðt ɛ dɑj//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

direkte

Adjective

direct

//diˈʁɛɡdə//

#communication #style
Beginner

diskretion

Noun

discretion; privacy

//diskʁeˈɕoˀn//

#dating #privacy
Intermediate

diskutere

Verb

to discuss

//diskuˈtɛːʁə//

#communication #discussion
Intermediate

disse

Verb

to diss; insult or put down

//ˈdesə//

#slang #social-nuance
Advanced

drik

Noun

drink; beverage

//tʁek//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

drikke

Verb

to drink

//ˈdʁegə//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

drikke kaffe

Verb

to have coffee together

//ˈdʁegə ˈkʰæfə//

#culture #everyday-life
Beginner

dygtig

Adjective

skilled; capable

//ˈdykdi//

#essential #praise
Beginner

dyr

Adjective

expensive

//dyɐ̯ˀ//

#budget #planning
Beginner

efter dig

Phrase

after you

//ˈeftɐ dɑj//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

efterår

Noun

autumn; fall

//ˈeftɐˌɔˀ//

#season #family
Beginner

eftermiddag

Noun

afternoon

//ˈeftɐˌmeˌdæj//

#essential #time
Beginner

eksamen

Noun

exam

//ekˈsaːmən//

#essential #education
Beginner

ekskæreste

Noun

former partner; ex

//ˈegsˌkʰɛɐ̯əsdə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

eksklusiv

Adjective

exclusive

//ɛkskluˈsiw//

#essential #dating
Beginner

elegant

Adjective

elegant; refined

//eleˈɡɑnˀd//

#appearance #style
Beginner

elev

Noun

pupil; school student

//eˈlew//

#essential #education
Beginner

eller

Conjunction

or

//ˈelɐ//

#essential #function-word
Beginner

elske

Verb

to love

//ˈelskə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

empati

Noun

empathy

//empaˈtiˀ//

#essential #relationship
Intermediate

en

numeral

one

//e̝n//

#essential #basics
Beginner

enig

Adjective

in agreement

//ˈeːni//

#communication #agreement
Beginner

enighed

Noun

agreement; consensus

//ˈeːniheð//

#communication #problem-solving
Intermediate

ensom

Adjective

lonely

//ˈenˌsʌm//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ensomhed

Noun

loneliness

//ˈenˌsʌmˌheð//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

et øjeblik

Phrase

one moment

//ed ˈʌjəblik//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

et øjeblik, tak

Phrase

one moment, please

//ed ˈʌjəblik tʰak//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

eventyr

Noun

adventure

//eˈvenˌtyɐ̯//

#adventure #romance
Beginner

få børn sammen

Verb

to have children together

//fɔ bɶɐ̯n ˈsɑmən//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

fællesskab

Noun

community; sense of belonging

//ˈfeləsˌsgab//

#essential #culture
Beginner

færge

Noun

ferry

//ˈfɛɐ̯wə//

#transport #travel
Intermediate

familie

Noun

family

//faˈmiːliə//

#essential #family
Beginner

familiefest

Noun

family celebration

//famiˈliːəˌfɛsd//

#family #celebration
Beginner

fantastisk

Adjective

fantastic; amazing

//fanˈtasdisg//

#essential #praise
Beginner

far

Noun

father; dad

//fɑˀ//

#essential #family
Beginner

fare vild

Verb

to get lost

//ˈfɑːə ˈvelˀ//

#navigation #adventure
Intermediate

fars dag

Noun

Father's Day

//ˈfɑːs ˌdæj//

#family #holiday
Beginner

farvel

Interjection

goodbye

//fɑˈvɛl//

#communication #greeting
Beginner

feber

Noun

fever

//ˈfeːbɐ//

#essential #health
Beginner

fedt

Adjective

awesome; cool

//fed̥t//

#essential #slang
Beginner

fejre

Verb

celebrate

//ˈfɑjʁə//

#celebrations #essential
Beginner

fem

numeral

five

//fɛm//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ferie

Noun

vacation; holiday

//ˈfeːʁiə//

#essential #travel
Beginner

feriedag

Noun

vacation day

//ˈfeːʁiəˌdæj//

#scheduling #family
Beginner

festdag

Noun

special celebratory day

//ˈfɛsdˌdæj//

#celebration #family
Intermediate

festlig

Adjective

festive; celebratory

//ˈfɛsdli//

#celebration #social
Intermediate

finde vej

Verb

to find the way; navigate

//ˈfenə ˈvɑj//

#navigation #travel
Intermediate

fire

numeral

four

//ˈfiːɐ̯//

#essential #basics
Beginner

flaske

Noun

bottle

//ˈflɑskə//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

fleksibel

Adjective

flexible

//flɛkˈsiːbəl//

#work #family
Beginner

flexe

Verb

to show off; flaunt

//ˈfleksə//

#slang #social-nuance
Advanced

flippet

Adjective

weird in a fun way; offbeat

//ˈflebəd//

#slang #culture
Intermediate

flirte

Verb

to flirt

//ˈflɐdə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

flittig

Adjective

hardworking; diligent

//ˈflidi//

#essential #education
Beginner

flot

Adjective

attractive; good-looking

//flʌdˀ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

fly

Noun

airplane

//flyˀ//

#essential #transport
Beginner

flytte sammen

Verb

move in together

//ˈflydə ˈsɑmən//

#relationships #home
Beginner

flytte sammen

Verb

to move in together

//ˈflydə ˈsɑmən//

#essential #romance
Beginner

fod

Noun

foot

//foð//

#essential #body
Beginner

fødselsdag

Noun

birthday

//ˈføðsəlsˌdæˀ//

#celebrations #family
Beginner

følelse

Noun

feeling; emotion

//ˈføːləlsə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

følelsesmæssig intimitet

Phrase

emotional intimacy

//ˈføːləlsəsˌmɛsi intimiˈteˀd//

#closeness #relationship
Intermediate

følelsesmæssigt tilgængelig

Phrase

emotionally available

//ˈføːləlsəsˌmɛsət ˈtʰelˌgɛŋəli//

#relationship #closeness
Intermediate

følge efter

Verb

to follow

//ˈfœljə ˈɛfdɐ//

#navigation #romance
Intermediate

forældre

Noun

parents

//fʌˈʁɛlðʁə//

#essential #family
Beginner

forældremøde

Noun

parent-teacher meeting

//foˈʁɛlðʁəˌmøːðə//

#family #education
Intermediate

foran

Preposition

in front of

//foˈʁæn//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

forår

Noun

spring

//foˈʁɔˀ//

#season #essential
Beginner

forelæsning

Noun

lecture

//foˈʁeˌlɛsneŋ//

#education #schedule
Intermediate

forelske sig

Verb

to fall in love

//foˈelsgə sɑj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

forelskelse

Noun

being in love; infatuation

//foˈelsgəlsə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

forelsket

Adjective

in love

//foˈelsgəd//

#essential #romance
Beginner

foreslå

Verb

to suggest

//ˈfoːɐ̯ˌslɔ//

#communication #problem-solving
Intermediate

forførelse

Noun

seduction

//fʌˈføːʁəlsə//

#romance #closeness
Intermediate

forhold

Noun

relationship

//fʌˈhʌlˀ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

forklare

Verb

to explain

//foˈkʰlɑːʁə//

#communication #clarity
Beginner

forkølelse

Noun

cold; common cold

//fɒˈkʰøːləsə//

#health #seasonal
Intermediate

forlad

Interjection

pardon?; excuse me?

//fɔˈlæð//

#essential #apology
Beginner

forlovelse

Noun

engagement

//fʌˈlʌvəlsə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

forlovelsesring

Noun

engagement ring

//fʌˈlʌvəlsəsˌʁeŋ//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

formiddag

Noun

late morning

//ˈfoɐ̯ˌmeˌdæj//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

forpligtelse

Noun

commitment; obligation

//fʌˈpligdəlsə//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

forret

Noun

starter; appetizer

//ˈfoɐ̯ˌʁæt//

#dining #romance
Intermediate

forsinkelse

Noun

delay

//fɒˈseŋgəlsə//

#transport #travel
Intermediate

forstå

Verb

to understand

//fɒˈstɔ//

#communication #essential
Beginner

første møde

Noun

first meeting

//ˈføɐ̯sdə ˈmøðə//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

førsteindtryk

Noun

first impression

//ˈføɐ̯sdəˌendʁyg//

#essential #dating
Beginner

fortælle

Verb

to tell; to explain to someone

//fɒˈtɛlə//

#communication #storytelling
Beginner

forvirret

Adjective

confused

//fɒˈviʁəð//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

fredag

Noun

Friday

//ˈfʁeːˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

fredagsbar

Noun

Friday bar; casual drinks gathering

//ˈfʁeːdæsˌbɑˀ//

#culture #social
Beginner

fremmøde

Noun

attendance; showing up

//ˈfʁɛmˌmøðə//

#social #formal
Intermediate

fri til

Verb

to propose marriage to

//ˈfʁiˀ til//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

fridag

Noun

day off

//ˈfʁiˌdæj//

#family #scheduling
Beginner

frihed under ansvar

expression

freedom with responsibility

//ˈfʁiːheð ˈɔnɐ ɑnˈsʋɑˀ//

#culture #everyday-life
Intermediate

frisk

Adjective

well; refreshed

//fʁesk//

#essential #health
Beginner

frist

Noun

time limit; deadline period

//fʁest//

#scheduling #essential
Beginner

frokost

Noun

lunch

//ˈfʁoˌkʌsd//

#essential #shared-meals
Beginner

frustration

Noun

frustration; emotional strain

//fʁustʁaˈɕoˀn//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

frygt

Noun

fear

//fʁykd//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

fuldtid

Noun

full-time work; full time

//ˈfʊlˌtið//

#essential #work
Beginner

gæst

Noun

guest

//gɛst//

#home #celebrations
Beginner

gæster

Noun

guests

//ˈgɛsdɐ//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

gamle

Noun

the old man; dad; mate in rough slang

//ˈkamlə//

#family #slang
Intermediate

gave

Noun

gift; present

//ˈkɛːvə//

#celebrations #home
Beginner

generøs

Adjective

generous

//ɡeneˈʁøˀs//

#personality #praise
Intermediate

gensidig

Adjective

mutual

//gɛnˈsiːði//

#essential #adjective
Beginner

gensyn

Noun

seeing each other again; reunion

//gɛnˈsyˀn//

#dating #milestone
Intermediate

gentage

Verb

to repeat

//ɡɛnˈtɛːjə//

#communication #learning
Beginner

ghoste

Verb

to ghost; suddenly stop responding

//ˈgoːsdə//

#romance #slang
Intermediate

gide

Verb

to feel like bothering; to want to make the effort

//ˈkiːðə//

#essential #spoken
Intermediate

gift

Adjective

married

//gift//

#essential #romance
Beginner

gifte sig

Verb

to get married

//ˈgiftə sɑj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

gifte sig

Verb

get married

//ˈgiftə ˈsɑj//

#relationships #celebrations
Beginner

glad

Adjective

happy; glad

//glæð//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

glæde

Noun

joy; happiness

//ˈklɛːðə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

glas

Noun

glass; drinking glass

//glæs//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

gnist

Noun

spark; romantic spark

//knest//

#essential #romance
Beginner

god bedring

Phrase

get well soon

//ɡoˈbeðʁeŋ//

#essential #care
Beginner

god fornøjelse

Phrase

enjoy; have fun

//ɡo fɒˈnʌjsəlsə//

#essential #social
Intermediate

god tur

Phrase

have a good trip

//ɡo tuɐ̯//

#essential #social
Beginner

god weekend

Phrase

have a nice weekend

//ɡo ˈwiːkɛnˀ//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

godaften

Interjection

good evening

//ɡoˈaftn̩//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

goddag

Interjection

good day; hello

//ɡoˈdɛˀ//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

Godmorgen, skat.

Phrase

Good morning, darling.

//ɡʌˈmɒːn skad//

#essential #romance
Beginner

godnat

Interjection

good night

//ɡoˈnæt//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

Godnat, min elskede.

Phrase

Good night, my love.

//ɡʌˈnað min ˈɛlsgəðə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

gøre ondt

Verb

to hurt; to be painful

//ˈgøːɐ ˈɔnˀd//

#essential #health
Beginner

gøre rent

Verb

to clean

//ˈɡøːɐ ʁɛnˀd//

#essential #chores
Beginner

grænse

Noun

boundary; personal limit

//ˈgʁænˀsə//

#essential #closeness
Beginner

grænselandskab

Noun

gray area of boundaries

//ˈgʁɛn.səˌlanˀskab//

#culture #social-nuance
Advanced

gravid

Adjective

pregnant

//gʁɑˈvið//

#family #caregiving
Beginner

green flag

Noun

positive sign in a person or situation

//ˈgʁiːn ˌflɛˀɡ//

#romance #social-media
Intermediate

guide

Noun

guide; tour guide

//ˈɡɑjdə//

#travel #sightseeing
Intermediate

guidebog

Noun

guidebook

//ˈɡɑjdəˌbʌw//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

guldbryllup

Noun

golden wedding anniversary

//ˈgulˌbʁylˌʌb//

#romance #family
Intermediate

håb

Noun

hope

//hɔˀb//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

håb

Noun

hope

//hʌb//

#essential #romance
Beginner

hånd

Noun

hand

//hʌnˀ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

hånd i hånd

Adverb

hand in hand

//hʌnˀ i hʌnˀ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

håndbagage

Noun

carry-on luggage

//ˈhʌnˌbɑːɡɑɕə//

#travel #airport
Intermediate

handle

Verb

to shop for groceries; to run errands

//ˈhɑndl̩//

#essential #errands
Beginner

hår

Noun

hair

//hɒˀ//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

Har du husket nøglerne?

Phrase

Did you remember the keys?

//hɑ du ˈhusgəð ˈnœjlɐnə//

#essential #home
Beginner

hav det godt

Phrase

take care; have a good one

//hɑw de ɡʌt//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

havn

Noun

harbor

//hɑwˀn//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

hej

Interjection

hi; hello

//hɑj//

#communication #greeting
Beginner

held og lykke

Phrase

good luck

//helˀd ɔ ˈlykə//

#essential #social
Beginner

hele

Verb

to heal

//ˈheːlə//

#health #care
Intermediate

helligdag

Noun

public holiday

//ˈhɛliˌdæj//

#holiday #essential
Beginner

hengiven

Adjective

devoted

//ˈheŋgiˌven//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

hente

Verb

to pick up; to fetch

//ˈhɛnˀdə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

her

Adverb

here

//hɛɐ̯//

#essential #place
Beginner

hjælpe

Verb

help

//ˈjelbə//

#home #caregiving
Beginner

hjælpsom

Adjective

helpful

//ˈjelpsʌm//

#personality #praise
Beginner

hjem

Noun

home

//jɛm//

#essential #home
Beginner

hjemmearbejde

Noun

working from home; home-based work

//ˈjemˌɑːbɑjðə//

#work #family
Intermediate

hjerte

Noun

heart

//ˈjɑtə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

høflig

Adjective

polite

//ˈhœfli//

#communication #politeness
Beginner

højre

Adverb

right

//ˈhʌjʁə//

#essential #directions
Beginner

højtid

Noun

holiday season; festive period

//ˈhʌjˌtið//

#holiday #family
Intermediate

holde af

Verb

to be fond of; care for

//ˈhʌlə ɑf//

#essential #romance
Beginner

høre

Verb

to hear

//ˈhøːɐ̯//

#communication #essential
Beginner

hoste

Noun

cough

//ˈhʌsdə//

#essential #health
Beginner

hotel

Noun

hotel; accommodation

//hoˈtɛl//

#essential #accommodation
Beginner

hovedret

Noun

main course

//ˈhoːð̩ˌʁæt//

#dining #celebration
Intermediate

hud

Noun

skin

//huð//

#essential #care
Beginner

humoristisk

Adjective

humorous

//humoˈʁisdisk//

#personality #positive-description
Intermediate

huskeliste

Noun

to-do list; reminder list

//ˈhuskəˌlestə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

husstand

Noun

household

//ˈhuːˌstanˀ//

#home #family
Intermediate

hvad

interrogative

what

//væð//

#essential #question-word
Beginner

hvad sagde du?

Phrase

what did you say?

//vað ˈsajðə du//

#essential #communication
Beginner

hvem

interrogative

who

//vem//

#essential #question-word
Beginner

hverdag

Noun

everyday life; weekday routine

//ˈvɛɐ̯ˌdæˀ//

#essential #home
Beginner

hverdagsagtig

Adjective

very everyday; ordinary in a relatable way

//ˈveɐ̯dæːsˌɑgdig//

#culture #everyday-life
Advanced

hvile

Noun

rest

//ˈviːlə//

#essential #rest
Beginner

hvile sig

Verb

to rest

//ˈviːlə sɑj//

#essential #rest
Beginner

hviske

Verb

to whisper

//ˈvesɡə//

#communication #affection
Intermediate

hvor

interrogative

where

//voɐ̯//

#essential #question-word
Beginner

hvordan

interrogative

how

//vɒˈdæn//

#essential #question-word
Beginner

hvorfor

interrogative

why

//voɐ̯ˈfɒˀ//

#essential #question-word
Beginner

hvornår

interrogative

when

//vɒˈnɒˀ//

#essential #question-word
Beginner

hygge

Noun

cozy togetherness; warm social comfort

//ˈhykə//

#essential #culture
Beginner

hygge sig

Verb

to have a cozy good time

//ˈhykə sɑj//

#essential #culture
Beginner

hyggelig

Adjective

cozy; pleasant

//ˈhyɡəli//

#home #essential
Beginner

hyggeligt at møde dig

Phrase

nice to meet you

//ˈhygəli æt ˈmøðə dɑj//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

i

Preposition

in; at

//i//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

i dag

Adverb

today

//i ˈdæˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

i går

Adverb

yesterday

//i ˈɡɒˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

i lige måde

Phrase

likewise; you too

//i ˈliːə ˈmɔːðə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

i morgen

Adverb

tomorrow

//i ˈmɒːn//

#essential #time
Beginner

igen

Adverb

again

//iˈɡɛn//

#communication #essential
Beginner

ikke

Adverb

not

//ˈeɡə//

#essential #function-word
Beginner

imødekommende

Adjective

welcoming; accommodating

//iˈmøːðəˌkʰʌmənə//

#personality #social
Intermediate

indkøbsliste

Noun

shopping list

//ˈenˌkʰøbsˌlestə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

ingen årsag

Phrase

don't mention it; no problem

//ˈeŋən ˈɒːsæw//

#essential #politeness
Intermediate

inspirerende

Adjective

inspiring

//inspiˈʁeːʌnə//

#praise #admiration
Intermediate

interesseret

Adjective

interested; romantically interested

//entəʁeˈseːɐ̯ð//

#essential #adjective
Beginner

intimitet

Noun

intimacy

//intimiˈtʰeˀd//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

invitation

Noun

invitation; invite

//invitaˈɕoˀn//

#scheduling #celebration
Beginner

invitere

Verb

to invite

//inviˈteːʁə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ja

Interjection

yes

//jɑ//

#essential #function-word
Beginner

jalousi

Noun

jealousy

//jaluˈsiˀ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

jaloux

Adjective

jealous

//jaˈlu//

#essential #romance
Beginner

jantelov

Noun

Jantelagen; social norm against showing off

//ˈjæn.təˌlʌwˀ//

#culture #social
Intermediate

Jeg er på vej.

Phrase

I'm on my way.

//jɑj ɛɐ̯ pʰɔ ˈvɑj//

#essential #technology
Beginner

jeg forstår ikke

Phrase

I don't understand

//jɑj fɒˈstɒˀɐ eɡə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

Jeg savner dig.

Phrase

I miss you.

//jɑj ˈsɑwnɐ dɑj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

Jeg tager opvasken.

Phrase

I'll do the dishes.

//jɑj ˈtɑːɐ̯ ˈʌbˌvɑsgn̩//

#essential #romance
Beginner

jobsamtale

Noun

job interview

//ˈjʌbˌsamtɛːlə//

#work #job-search
Intermediate

jubilæum

Noun

anniversary; jubilee

//jubiˈlɛˀʊm//

#celebration #family
Intermediate

jul

Noun

Christmas

//juːl//

#celebrations #family
Beginner

juleaften

Noun

Christmas Eve

//ˈjuːləˌaftn̩//

#holiday #family
Beginner

kælenavn

Noun

pet name; affectionate nickname

//ˈkʰɛːləˌnɑwn//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kæreste

Noun

boyfriend; girlfriend; sweetheart

//ˈkʰɛɐ̯əsdə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kærlig

Adjective

loving; affectionate

//ˈkʰæɐ̯li//

#romance #family
Beginner

kærlighed

Noun

love

//ˈkʰɛɐ̯liˌheð//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kaffe

Noun

coffee

//ˈkʰɑfə//

#essential #food
Beginner

kage

Noun

cake

//ˈkʰæːjə//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

kalender

Noun

calendar

//kʰaˈlɛnˀdɐ//

#essential #planning
Beginner

kan du hjælpe mig med

Phrase

can you help me with

//kan du ˈjɛlbə mɑj með//

#essential #request
Beginner

Kan du hjælpe mig?

Phrase

Can you help me?

//kan du ˈjɛlbə mɑj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kan du tale lidt langsommere?

Phrase

can you speak a little more slowly?

//kan du ˈtʰæːlə leð ˈlɑŋsʌmɐ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

karakter

Noun

grade; mark

//kaʁakˈtɛˀɐ//

#essential #education
Beginner

karriere

Noun

career

//kaˈʁiːə//

#essential #work
Beginner

ked

Adjective

sad; sorry

//kʰeð//

#communication #emotion
Beginner

ked af det

Adjective

sad; upset

//ˈkeð af de//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

kemi

Noun

chemistry between two people

//keˈmiˀ//

#essential #dating
Beginner

kemi mellem os

Phrase

chemistry between us

//keˈmiˀ mɛləm ʌs//

#essential #dating
Beginner

klar

Adjective

ready

//klɑˀ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

klasse

Noun

class

//ˈklasə//

#essential #education
Beginner

klog

Adjective

smart; wise

//klʌw//

#essential #praise
Beginner

knus

Noun

hug

//knus//

#essential #romance
Beginner

køkken

Noun

kitchen

//ˈkʰøkən//

#home #essential
Beginner

kold

Adjective

cold

//kʰʌlˀ//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

kollega

Noun

colleague

//kʰoˈleːka//

#essential #work
Beginner

kom ind

Phrase

come in

//kʰʌm in//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

kompliment

Noun

compliment

//kʰʌmpliˈmɛnˀd//

#essential #romance
Beginner

komplimentere

Verb

to compliment

//kʰʌmpliˈmenˀteʁə//

#praise #positive-description
Intermediate

kone

Noun

wife

//ˈkʰoːnə//

#family #relationships
Beginner

konfirmation

Noun

confirmation ceremony

//kʰɔnfiʁmaˈɕoˀn//

#family #celebration
Intermediate

kontor

Noun

office

//kʰʌnˈtoˀɐ//

#essential #work
Beginner

køre

Verb

to drive

//ˈkʰøːʁə//

#essential #transport
Beginner

kort

Noun

map

//kʰɒd//

#essential #navigation
Beginner

kram

Noun

hug

//kʁɑm//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kramme

Verb

to hug

//ˈkʁɑmə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kramme

Verb

hug

//ˈkʰʁɑmə//

#family #relationships
Beginner

kreativ

Adjective

creative

//kʁeaˈtiw//

#praise #positive-description
Beginner

krop

Noun

body

//kʰʁʌb//

#essential #health
Beginner

kuffert

Noun

suitcase

//kuˈfɛɐ̯t//

#essential #travel
Beginner

kunne du

Phrase

could you

//ˈkʰonə du//

#essential #request
Beginner

kunne jeg få

Phrase

could I have

//ˈkʰonə jɑj fɔˀ//

#essential #request
Beginner

kursus

Noun

course

//ˈkuɐ̯sus//

#essential #education
Beginner

kys

Noun

kiss

//kys//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kyss

Noun

kiss

//kys//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kysse

Verb

to kiss

//ˈkysə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

læge

Noun

doctor

//ˈlɛːjə//

#essential #care
Beginner

lægge i seng

Verb

put to bed

//ˈlɛɡə i sɛŋ//

#caregiving #home
Intermediate

lækker

Adjective

gorgeous; sexy; appealing

//ˈlɛkɐ//

#appearance #spoken
Beginner

lærer

Noun

teacher

//ˈlɛːʁɐ//

#essential #education
Beginner

lang weekend

Noun

long weekend

//ˈlɑŋ ˌwikɛnd//

#time #family
Beginner

langsomt

Adverb

slowly

//ˈlɑŋsʌmd//

#communication #learning
Beginner

lave mad

Verb

to cook; to make food

//ˈlɛːwə mæð//

#essential #romance
Beginner

lave mad

Verb

cook; make food

//ˈlɛːvə ˈmæð//

#home #essential
Beginner

ledig

Adjective

available; free

//ˈleːði//

#essential #planning
Beginner

ledig

Adjective

available; vacant

//ˈleːði//

#planning #accommodation
Intermediate

leje

Verb

to rent

//ˈlɑjə//

#travel #transport
Beginner

lejebil

Noun

rental car

//ˈlɑjəˌbiˀl//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

lektie

Noun

homework assignment

//ˈlektsiə//

#essential #education
Beginner

lettelse

Noun

relief

//ˈledəlsə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

lettet

Adjective

relieved

//ˈledəð//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

lidenskab

Noun

romantic passion; intense desire

//ˈliðn̩sˌsgɑb//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

lige over

expression

same to you

//ˈliːə ˈoːwɐ//

#essential #spoken
Beginner

ligefrem

Adjective

direct; straightforward

//ˈliːəfʁɑm//

#culture #social-nuance
Intermediate

ligeud

Adverb

straight ahead

//ˈliːəˌuð//

#essential #directions
Beginner

løn

Noun

salary; pay

//lœn//

#essential #work
Beginner

lørdag

Noun

Saturday

//ˈlɶɐ̯ˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

love

Verb

to promise

//ˈloːvə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

lufte hunden

Verb

to walk the dog

//ˈlofdə ˈhunən//

#everyday-life #social
Beginner

lufthavn

Noun

airport

//ˈlʊfdˌhɑwˀn//

#essential #airport
Beginner

lykke

Noun

happiness; good fortune

//ˈlykə//

#essential #family
Beginner

lykkelig

Adjective

happy; deeply content

//ˈlykəli//

#essential #family
Beginner

lytte

Verb

to listen

//ˈlydə//

#communication #listening
Beginner

må jeg bede om

Phrase

may I have; may I ask for

//mɔ jɑj ˈbeːðə ʌm//

#essential #request
Beginner

må jeg byde på

Phrase

may I offer you

//mɔ jɑj ˈbyːðə pʰɔ//

#essential #hospitality
Intermediate

må jeg få

Phrase

may I get

//mɔ jɑj fɔˀ//

#essential #request
Beginner

må jeg komme forbi?

Phrase

may I get past?

//mɔ jɑj ˈkʰʌmə fɒˈbiˀ//

#essential #request
Beginner

må jeg præsentere

Phrase

may I introduce

//mɔ jɑj pʁɛsenˈtʰeːʁə//

#essential #greeting
Intermediate

må jeg stille et spørgsmål?

Phrase

may I ask a question?

//mɔ jɑj ˈsdilə ed ˈsbøɐ̯smɔˀl//

#essential #communication
Beginner

mad

Noun

food; meal

//mæð̞//

#essential #dining
Beginner

madpakke

Noun

packed lunch

//ˈmæðˌpʰɑgə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

makker

Noun

mate; buddy; partner in a task

//ˈmakɐ//

#spoken #social
Beginner

mand

Noun

husband

//manˀ//

#family #relationships
Beginner

mandag

Noun

Monday

//ˈmanˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

måned

Noun

month

//ˈmɔːnəð//

#essential #time
Beginner

mange tak

Phrase

many thanks

//ˈmɑŋə tʰak//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

massage

Noun

massage; body treatment

//maˈsɑːɕə//

#wellness #romance
Beginner

match

Noun

match on an app; good romantic fit

//mɛdɕ//

#essential #modern
Beginner

mave

Noun

stomach; belly

//ˈmæːvə//

#essential #health
Beginner

med

Preposition

with

//með//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

medfølelse

Noun

compassion

//ˈmeðˌføːləlsə//

#relationship #reassurance
Intermediate

medicin

Noun

medicine

//mɛdiˈsiˀn//

#essential #care
Beginner

mellem

Preposition

between

//ˈmɛləm//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

men

Conjunction

but

//men//

#essential #function-word
Beginner

mene

Verb

to mean; to think

//ˈmeːnə//

#communication #opinions
Beginner

mening

Noun

opinion; view

//ˈmeːneŋ//

#communication #opinions
Beginner

mentor

Noun

mentor; adviser

//mɛnˈtɒˀ//

#work #education
Intermediate

menu

Noun

menu; set meal menu

//məˈnyˀ//

#essential #dining
Beginner

middag

Noun

dinner; evening meal

//ˈmiðæɡ//

#home #essential
Beginner

middagstid

Noun

around noon; lunchtime

//ˈmeˌdæjsˌtið//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

midnat

Noun

midnight

//ˈmiðˌnɑd//

#time #romance
Beginner

misforstå

Verb

to misunderstand

//misfɒˈstɔ//

#communication #repair
Intermediate

misforståelse

Noun

misunderstanding

//ˈmisfɒˌsdʌːəlsə//

#communication #repair
Intermediate

misundelse

Noun

envy

//miˈsɔndl̩sə//

#emotion #relationship
Intermediate

mobil

Noun

mobile phone

//moˈbiˀl//

#essential #technology
Beginner

møde

Noun

meeting

//ˈmøːðə//

#essential #work
Beginner

modig

Adjective

brave

//ˈmoːði//

#personality #praise
Beginner

monogam

Adjective

monogamous

//monoˈgɑm//

#relationship #adjective
Intermediate

monogami

Noun

monogamy

//monoɡaˈmiˀ//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

mor

Noun

mother; mom

//moɐ̯//

#essential #family
Beginner

morgen

Noun

morning

//ˈmɒːn//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

morgenmad

Noun

breakfast

//ˈmɒːɐ̯nˌmæð̞//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

morgenstund

Noun

early morning moment

//ˈmɒɐ̯n̩ˌsdɔnˀ//

#time #romance
Intermediate

mors dag

Noun

Mother's Day

//ˈmoɐ̯s ˌdæj//

#family #holiday
Beginner

motiveret

Adjective

motivated

//motiˈveːʁəð//

#work #education
Intermediate

mums

Interjection

yum

//mʌms//

#family #spoken
Beginner

mund

Noun

mouth

//munˀ//

#essential #body
Beginner

Interjection

oh; I see; well

//nɔˀ//

#essential #spoken
Beginner

nabo

Noun

neighbor

//ˈnæːbo//

#essential #community
Beginner

nabohjælp

Noun

neighborly help; neighborhood watch support

//ˈnæːboˌjelb//

#culture #everyday-life
Intermediate

nær

Adjective

close; emotionally close

//nɛɐ̯//

#family #relationships
Intermediate

nærhed

Noun

closeness; emotional closeness

//ˈnɛːɐ̯heð//

#essential #romance
Beginner

nakke

Noun

neck; nape

//ˈnakə//

#health #romance
Intermediate

nat

Noun

night

//nɑd//

#essential #time
Beginner

navigere

Verb

to navigate

//naviˈgeːʁə//

#navigation #travel
Intermediate

navngivningsfest

Noun

naming ceremony

//ˈnɑwŋiˌvneŋsˌfɛsd//

#family #celebration
Intermediate

nederen

Adjective

lame; depressing; low

//ˈneːðɐn//

#slang #social
Intermediate

nedtur

Noun

downer; bad turn

//ˈneːdˌtuɐ̯//

#slang #everyday-life
Intermediate

nej

Interjection

no

//nɑj//

#essential #function-word
Beginner

nervøs

Adjective

nervous

//nɛɐ̯ˈføs//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ni

numeral

nine

//niˀ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

nøgle

Noun

key

//ˈnœjlə//

#essential #home
Beginner

nord

Noun

north

//noɐ̯ˀ//

#essential #directions
Beginner

nytår

Noun

New Year

//nyˈtsɔˀ//

#holiday #celebration
Beginner

nytårsaften

Noun

New Year's Eve

//nyˈtsɔˀsˌaftn̩//

#holiday #celebration
Beginner

ø

Noun

island

//øˀ//

#travel #nature
Beginner

og

Conjunction

and

//ʌw//

#essential #function-word
Beginner

øje

Noun

eye

//ˈʌjə//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

øjenhøjde

Noun

equal footing; level relationship

//ˈʌjənˌhʌjðə//

#culture #social
Intermediate

øl

Noun

beer

//øl//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

øm

Adjective

sore; tender

//œm//

#health #body
Intermediate

ømhed

Noun

tenderness; affection

//ˈœmheð//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

omsorg

Noun

care; emotional care

//ˈʌmsɒwˀ//

#essential #family
Beginner

omsorgsfuld

Adjective

caring; attentive

//ˈʌmsɒɐ̯sˌful//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

omstigning

Noun

transfer; change of transport

//ˈʌmˌsdɑjniŋ//

#transport #planning
Intermediate

onsdag

Noun

Wednesday

//ˈɔnsˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

opdrage

Verb

raise; bring up

//ˈʌbdʁɑjə//

#caregiving #family
Intermediate

opleve

Verb

to experience

//ˈʌbˌleːvə//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

opmærksom

Adjective

attentive

//ˈʌbˌmɛɐ̯ksʌm//

#personality #romance
Intermediate

optur

Noun

high point; boost; uplifting turn

//ˈʌbˌtuɐ̯//

#slang #spoken
Intermediate

opvask

Noun

dishwashing; dishes

//ˈʌbˌvɑsk//

#essential #chores
Beginner

ord

Noun

word; words

//oɐ̯ˀ//

#communication #essential
Beginner

orke

Verb

to have the energy for; to be up for

//ˈɒɐ̯gə//

#essential #everyday-life
Intermediate

ost

Noun

cheese

//ʌsd//

#essential #shared-meals
Beginner

øst

Noun

east

//øst//

#essential #directions
Beginner

otte

numeral

eight

//ˈʌdə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

over

Preposition

over; above

//ˈoːwɐ//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

overnatte

Verb

to stay overnight

//ˈoːwɐˌnadə//

#travel #accommodation
Intermediate

overshare

Noun

too much personal sharing

//ˈoːwɐˌʃɛɐ̯//

#social-media #social-nuance
Advanced

overskud

Noun

extra energy; mental bandwidth

//ˈoːwɐˌsguð//

#essential #everyday-life
Intermediate

Preposition

on; at

//pʰɔ//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

på gensyn

Interjection

goodbye; see you again

//pʰɔˈjensyn//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

pakke

Verb

to pack

//ˈpʰɑɡə//

#essential #travel
Beginner

par

Noun

couple

//pɑˀ//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

paraply

Noun

umbrella

//pɑʁɑˈplyˀ//

#essential #weather
Beginner

partner

Noun

romantic partner

//pɑˈtʰnɐ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

pas

Noun

passport

//pʰas//

#essential #documents
Beginner

påske

Noun

Easter

//ˈpʰɔːsgə//

#holiday #family
Beginner

passe

Verb

look after; take care of

//ˈpʰasə//

#caregiving #essential
Beginner

passe på

Verb

to take care; to be careful

//ˈpʰɑsə pʰɔ//

#essential #care
Beginner

pause

Noun

break; pause

//ˈpʰɑwsə//

#time #wellbeing
Beginner

pinse

Noun

Pentecost

//ˈpʰensə//

#holiday #family
Intermediate

planlægge

Verb

to plan

//ˈpʰlænˌlɛɡə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

pleje

Noun

care

//ˈplɑjə//

#care #wellness
Intermediate

praktik

Noun

internship; placement

//pʁɑgˈtiˀg//

#education #work
Intermediate

praktisk

Adjective

practical

//ˈpʁɑgtisk//

#planning #essential
Beginner

privatliv

Noun

privacy; private life

//pʁiˈʋɑdˌliw//

#culture #everyday-life
Beginner

projekt

Noun

project

//pʁoˈjegt//

#essential #work
Beginner

prolle

Noun

roughly chavvy; tacky working-class stereotype

//ˈpʁʌlə//

#slang #social-nuance
Advanced

pung

Noun

wallet

//poŋ//

#essential #errands
Beginner

pyt

Interjection

never mind; let it go

//pyd//

#essential #social
Beginner

råbe

Verb

to shout

//ˈʁʌːbə//

#communication #conflict
Beginner

reception

Noun

reception; formal gathering

//ʁɛsɛpˈɕoˀn//

#celebration #social
Intermediate

red flag

Noun

warning sign in a person or situation

//ˈʁɛd ˌflɛˀɡ//

#romance #social-media
Intermediate

regning

Noun

bill; invoice

//ˈʁɑjneng//

#essential #money
Beginner

regnjakke

Noun

rain jacket

//ˈʁɑjnˌjɑgə//

#essential #weather
Beginner

rejse

Noun

trip; journey

//ˈʁɑjsə//

#essential #travel
Beginner

rejse

Verb

to travel

//ˈʁɑjsə//

#essential #travel
Beginner

rejseplan

Noun

travel itinerary; travel plan

//ˈʁɑjsəˌplæn//

#planning #travel
Intermediate

ren

Adjective

clean

//ʁeˀn//

#essential #chores
Beginner

reservation

Noun

reservation; booking

//ʁezɛʁvaˈɕoˀn//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

respekt

Noun

respect

//ʁeˈsbɛgd//

#essential #romance
Beginner

restaurant

Noun

restaurant

//ʁɛstoˈʁɑŋ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ret

Noun

dish; course

//ʁæt//

#essential #dining
Beginner

ro

Noun

calm; inner peace

//ʁoˀ//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

roadtrip

Noun

road trip

//ˈʁoːdˌtʁeb//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

roaste

Verb

to roast; mock playfully

//ˈʁoːsdə//

#slang #social
Advanced

rolig

Adjective

calm

//ˈʁoːli//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

romantisk

Adjective

romantic

//ʁomɑnˈtisk//

#essential #romance
Beginner

rose

Verb

to praise

//ˈʁoːsə//

#praise #essential
Beginner

rose

Verb

to praise; to compliment

//ˈʁoːsə//

#communication #affection
Intermediate

rute

Noun

route

//ˈʁuːdə//

#navigation #travel
Beginner

rydde op

Verb

tidy up

//ˈʁydə ˈʌb//

#home #essential
Beginner

rydde op

Verb

to tidy up

//ˈʁydə ɔb//

#essential #chores
Beginner

ryg

Noun

back

//ʁyk//

#essential #health
Beginner

rygsæk

Noun

backpack

//ˈʁykˌsɛk//

#essential #adventure
Beginner

sæson

Noun

season; period

//sɛˈsoˀn//

#season #time
Beginner

sæt dig ned

Phrase

have a seat; sit down

//sɛd dɑj neð//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

sætte pris på

Verb

to appreciate

//ˈsɛdə pʁiːs pʰɔ//

#essential #praise
Intermediate

salat

Noun

salad

//saˈlæt//

#essential #food
Beginner

samling

Noun

gathering

//ˈsɑmleŋ//

#family #social
Beginner

samtale

Noun

conversation

//sɑmˈtʰɛːlə//

#communication #essential
Beginner

samtykke

Noun

consent

//sɑmˈtʰykə//

#essential #closeness
Beginner

samvær

Noun

time together; togetherness

//ˈsamˌvɛɐ̯//

#family #home
Intermediate

sandhed

Noun

truth

//ˈsanheð//

#communication #values
Intermediate

sårbar

Adjective

vulnerable

//ˈsɒˌbɑˀ//

#relationship #emotion
Intermediate

savne

Verb

miss someone

//ˈsɑwnə//

#family #relationships
Beginner

savne

Verb

to miss someone

//ˈsɑwnə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

savne

Verb

to miss someone

//ˈsɑwnə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

savne hjemmet

Verb

miss home

//ˈsɑwnə ˈjɛməd//

#home #family
Intermediate

savnfuld

Adjective

full of longing; wistful

//ˈsɑwnˌful//

#relationship #romance
Intermediate

sej

Adjective

cool; impressive; tough

//sɑjˀ//

#essential #spoken
Beginner

sejle

Verb

to sail; go by boat

//ˈsɑjlə//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

seks

numeral

six

//seks//

#essential #basics
Beginner

selv tak

Phrase

you're welcome

//selw ˈtʰak//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

selvsikker

Adjective

confident

//ˈselwˌsekɐ//

#personality #admiration
Intermediate

semester

Noun

semester; school term

//seˈmestɐ//

#essential #education
Beginner

sen

Adjective

late

//seːn//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

seriøs

Adjective

serious; committed

//seʁiˈøˀs//

#essential #adjective
Beginner

servere

Verb

to serve

//sɛɐ̯ˈveːʁə//

#hospitality #dining
Intermediate

seværdighed

Noun

sight; tourist attraction

//ˈseːvɛɐ̯ðiheð//

#travel #sightseeing
Intermediate

sexet

Adjective

sexy

//ˈseksəd//

#romance #appearance
Beginner

sige

Verb

to say

//ˈsiːə//

#communication #essential
Beginner

single

Adjective

single; not in a relationship

//ˈseŋlə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

situationship

Noun

undefined romantic situation

//ˌsitjuˈeɪʃənʃip//

#romance #culture
Advanced

sjæleven

Noun

soulmate; kindred spirit

//ˈɕɛːləˌven//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

sjov

Adjective

funny; fun

//ɕʌw//

#personality #social
Beginner

skål

Noun

cheers; toast

//skɔlˀ//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

Skal jeg hente dig?

Phrase

Should I pick you up?

//skal jɑj ˈhɛnˀdə dɑj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

skal vi ...?

Phrase

shall we ...?

//skal vi//

#essential #social
Beginner

Skal vi handle?

Phrase

Shall we go shopping for groceries?

//skal vi ˈhɑndl̩//

#essential #romance
Beginner

skåle

Verb

to toast; say cheers

//ˈskɔːlə//

#celebration #shared-meals
Intermediate

skam

Noun

shame

//sgam//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

skat

Noun

darling; sweetheart

//sgad//

#essential #romance
Beginner

skat

Noun

sweetheart; darling

//sgad//

#communication #affection
Beginner

skema

Noun

schedule; timetable

//ˈsgeːma//

#essential #schedule
Beginner

skilles

Verb

to break up; to separate

//ˈsgiləs//

#essential #romance
Beginner

skole

Noun

school

//ˈsgoːlə//

#essential #education
Beginner

skøn

Adjective

lovely; wonderful

//skœn//

#essential #affection
Beginner

skønhed

Noun

beauty

//ˈskœnheð//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

skrald

Noun

trash; garbage

//sgʁɑlˀ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

skuffelse

Noun

disappointment

//ˈsgofəlsə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

skuffet

Adjective

disappointed

//ˈsgofəð//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

skulder

Noun

shoulder

//ˈsgulɐ//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

skyld

Noun

guilt

//sgylˀ//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

skynde sig

Verb

to hurry

//ˈsgynə sɑj//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

slappe af

Verb

to relax

//ˈslɑbə af//

#essential #romance
Beginner

smage

Verb

to taste

//ˈsmæːjə//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

smalltalk

Noun

small talk; light social chat

//ˈsmɔlˌtʰɑlk//

#culture #social
Beginner

smart i en fart

expression

flashy in a cheap or shallow way

//ˈsmɑd i en ˈfɑd//

#spoken #social-nuance
Intermediate

smerte

Noun

pain

//ˈsmæɐ̯də//

#health #care
Intermediate

smil

Noun

smile

//smiˀl//

#essential #romance
Beginner

smør

Noun

butter

//smœɐ̯//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

smuk

Adjective

beautiful

//smuɡ//

#romance #appearance
Beginner

snakke

Verb

to chat; to talk casually

//ˈsnɑɡə//

#communication #everyday
Beginner

snakke sammen

Verb

talk together

//ˈsnɑɡə ˈsɑmən//

#family #home
Beginner

snooze

Verb

to hit snooze

//snuːs//

#spoken #everyday-life
Beginner

sød

Adjective

sweet; nice

//søð//

#communication #affection
Beginner

sød

Adjective

sweet; cute; kind

//søð//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sødeste

Noun

sweetest one

//ˈsøðəsdə//

#romance #affection
Intermediate

sødmefuld

Adjective

tender; sweet-natured

//ˈsøðmeˌfuld//

#affection #romance
Intermediate

solnedgang

Noun

sunset

//ˈsoːlˌneðˌɡɑŋ//

#romance #travel
Beginner

solopgang

Noun

sunrise

//ˈsoːlˌʌpˌkɑŋ//

#romance #time
Beginner

sølvbryllup

Noun

silver wedding anniversary

//ˈsølˌbʁylˌʌb//

#romance #family
Intermediate

sommer

Noun

summer

//ˈsʌmɐ//

#season #romance
Beginner

sommerfugle i maven

Phrase

butterflies in the stomach

//ˈsʌmɐˌfuːlə i ˈmæːwən//

#essential #romance
Beginner

søn

Noun

son

//søn//

#essential #family
Beginner

søndag

Noun

Sunday

//ˈsœnˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

sorg

Noun

grief; sorrow

//sɒwˀ//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

søskende

Noun

siblings

//ˈsøsgənə//

#family #home
Intermediate

søster

Noun

sister

//ˈsøsdɐ//

#essential #family
Beginner

sov godt

Phrase

sleep well

//sʌw ɡʌt//

#essential #care
Beginner

sove

Verb

to sleep

//ˈsoːvə//

#essential #rest
Beginner

søvn

Noun

sleep

//søwn//

#essential #rest
Beginner

spædbarnsfest

Noun

celebration for a newborn baby

//ˈsbɛðˌbɑːnsˌfɛsd//

#family #celebration
Intermediate

spændt

Adjective

tense; tight

//sbɛnˀd//

#health #body
Intermediate

spare tid

Verb

to save time

//ˈsbɑːʁə tʰið//

#essential #planning
Beginner

speciale

Noun

master's thesis

//spetsiˈæːlə//

#education #family
Intermediate

spise

Verb

to eat

//ˈspiːsə//

#essential #shared-meals
Beginner

spisebord

Noun

dining table

//ˈspiːsəˌboɐ̯//

#home #family
Beginner

spørge

Verb

to ask

//ˈsbɶɐ̯jə//

#communication #essential
Beginner

spørgsmål

Noun

question

//ˈsbɶɐ̯jsmɒl//

#communication #essential
Beginner

sprudlende

Adjective

sparkling; fizzy

//spʁoðlənə//

#celebration #drinks
Intermediate

stå af

Verb

to get off; disembark

//ˈsdɔˀ æf//

#transport #navigation
Intermediate

stærk

Adjective

strong

//sdæɐ̯g//

#essential #health
Beginner

stævnemøde

Noun

date; romantic meeting

//ˈsdɛwneˌmøðə//

#romance #social
Intermediate

stalke

Verb

to stalk online; check obsessively

//ˈsdalkə//

#slang #social-media
Intermediate

station

Noun

station; transit stop

//staˈɕoˀn//

#transport #essential
Beginner

stege

Verb

to fry; to roast

//ˈsdɑjə//

#cooking #food
Intermediate

stige på

Verb

to get on; board

//ˈsdiːə pʰɔ//

#transport #navigation
Intermediate

stilhed

Noun

silence; quiet

//ˈsdilˌheð//

#communication #conversation
Intermediate

stille

Adjective

quiet; softly

//ˈsdilə//

#communication #voice
Beginner

stole på

Verb

to trust; rely on

//ˈstoːlə pʰɔ//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

stole på

Verb

to trust; rely on

//ˈstoːlə pʰɔ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

stolt

Adjective

proud

//sdʌlˀd//

#essential #family
Beginner

stolthed

Noun

pride

//ˈsdʌlˌheð//

#family #conflict
Intermediate

storbyferie

Noun

city break

//ˈstoɐ̯byˌfeːʁiə//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

støtte

Verb

to support

//ˈsdøðə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

støvsuge

Verb

to vacuum

//ˈsdœwˌsuːə//

#essential #chores
Beginner

strand

Noun

beach

//sdʁanˀ//

#travel #romance
Beginner

stress

Noun

stress; emotional strain

//sdʁes//

#essential #everyday
Beginner

studerende

Noun

student

//stuˈteːʁənə//

#essential #education
Beginner

studie

Noun

study program; studies

//ˈstuːdiə//

#essential #education
Beginner

studiegruppe

Noun

study group

//ˈstuːdiəˌgʁobə//

#education #social
Intermediate

stue

Noun

living room

//ˈsduːə//

#home #essential
Beginner

sulten

Adjective

hungry

//ˈsʊldn̩//

#essential #food
Beginner

sund

Adjective

healthy

//sonˀ//

#essential #health
Beginner

sundhed

Noun

health

//ˈsonheð//

#essential #health
Beginner

supermarked

Noun

supermarket

//ˈsuːpɐˌmɑɡəð//

#essential #errands
Beginner

suppe

Noun

soup

//ˈsobə//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

sur

Adjective

annoyed; upset

//suɐ̯//

#communication #emotion
Beginner

svar

Noun

answer; reply

//sʋɑːɐ̯//

#communication #response
Beginner

svare

Verb

to answer; to reply

//ˈsʋɑːʁə//

#communication #response
Beginner

svigerforældre

Noun

in-laws; partner's parents

//ˈsviːɐ̯fʌˌʁɛːldʁə//

#family #milestone
Beginner

svigte

Verb

to let down; betray

//ˈsvɑjdə//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

svimmel

Adjective

dizzy

//ˈsʋeməl//

#health #care
Intermediate

syd

Noun

south

//syð//

#essential #directions
Beginner

syg

Adjective

ill; sick

//sywˀ//

#essential #health
Beginner

sympatisk

Adjective

nice; likable

//symˈpʰɑːdisg//

#essential #personality
Beginner

syv

numeral

seven

//sywˀ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tak

Interjection

thanks; thank you

//tak//

#communication #politeness
Beginner

Tak for hjælpen.

Phrase

Thanks for the help.

//tɑg fɒ ˈjɛlbm̩//

#essential #romance
Beginner

tak for sidst

Phrase

thanks for last time

//tʰak fɒ siðst//

#essential #gratitude
Intermediate

tak skal du have

Phrase

thank you very much

//tʰak skal du hæː//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

taknemmelig

Adjective

grateful

//ˈtɑgˌneməli//

#essential #reassurance
Intermediate

tale

Verb

to speak

//ˈtsʰɛːlə//

#communication #essential
Beginner

talentfuld

Adjective

talented

//taˈlentˌfuld//

#praise #talent
Intermediate

te

Noun

tea

//teː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ti

numeral

ten

//tiˀ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tidlig

Adjective

early

//ˈtiðli//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

tidsplan

Noun

schedule; timeline

//ˈtiðsˌplæn//

#scheduling #essential
Beginner

tidspunkt

Noun

point in time; exact time

//ˈtiðsˌsbɔŋgd//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

tilgængelig

Adjective

available; open to dating

//ˈtʰelˌgɛŋəli//

#dating #adjective
Intermediate

tilgive

Verb

to forgive

//ˈtelˌgiːvə//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

tillid

Noun

trust

//tiˈlið//

#essential #romance
Beginner

tillykke

Interjection

congratulations

//teˈlykə//

#essential #social
Beginner

tillykke med fødselsdagen

Phrase

happy birthday

//teˈlykə me ˈføðselsˌdæˀən//

#essential #social
Beginner

tilnærmelse

Noun

romantic advance; approach

//ˈtʰelˌnɛɐ̯məlˀsə//

#romance #dating
Intermediate

tiltrækning

Noun

attraction

//ˈtʰelˌtʁɛɡneŋ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

tiltrukket

Adjective

attracted

//ˈtʰelˌtʁɔɡəð//

#essential #attraction
Beginner

tirsdag

Noun

Tuesday

//ˈtsiɐ̯sˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

tjekke ind

Verb

to check in

//ˈtɕʰɛɡə en//

#travel #airport
Beginner

tjener

Noun

waiter; server

//ˈtsʰeːnɐ//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

to

numeral

two

//toˀ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tog

Noun

train

//tsʰoˀw//

#essential #transport
Beginner

tøjvask

Noun

laundry

//ˈtʰʌjˌvɑsk//

#essential #chores
Beginner

tom

Adjective

empty; emotionally empty

//tʰʌm//

#emotion #relationship
Beginner

tømmermænd

Noun

hangover

//ˈtømɐˌmɛnˀ//

#essential #spoken
Beginner

tone

Noun

tone of voice; tone

//ˈtoːnə//

#communication #emotion
Intermediate

torsdag

Noun

Thursday

//ˈtʰɒˀsˌdɛˀ//

#essential #time
Beginner

tørstig

Adjective

thirsty

//ˈtɶɐ̯sde//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

tosomhed

Noun

togetherness as a couple

//toˈsʌmˌheð//

#relationship #closeness
Intermediate

træne

Verb

to exercise; to train

//ˈtʁɛːnə//

#essential #health
Beginner

træt

Adjective

tired

//tʁɛt//

#essential #home
Beginner

travl

Adjective

busy

//ˈtsʁɑwl//

#essential #planning
Beginner

tre

numeral

three

//tʁeˀ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

trives

Verb

to thrive; to do well

//ˈtʁiːvəs//

#wellness #family
Intermediate

trofast

Adjective

faithful; loyal

//ˈtʁoːfɑsd//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

trolovelse

Noun

betrothal; formal engagement

//tʁʌˈloːvəlsə//

#romance #culture
Advanced

trøste

Verb

comfort; console

//ˈtʁøsdə//

#caregiving #family
Intermediate

trøste

Verb

to comfort

//ˈtʁøstə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

tryg

Adjective

safe; secure

//tʁyk//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

tryghed

Noun

sense of safety; security

//ˈtʁykˌheð//

#essential #family
Beginner

tusind tak

Phrase

thanks a lot; a thousand thanks

//ˈtʰusin tʰak//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

tvivl

Noun

doubt

//tviwl//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

tvivle

Verb

to doubt

//ˈtviwlə//

#relationship #conflict
Intermediate

tydelig

Adjective

clear; easy to understand

//ˈtyːðəli//

#communication #clarity
Intermediate

uden

Preposition

without

//ˈuːðn̩//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

udflugt

Noun

excursion; outing

//ˈuðˌflʊgd//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

udforske

Verb

to explore

//ˈuðˌfɒʁsgə//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

udmattet

Adjective

exhausted

//uðˈmatəd//

#work #education
Intermediate

udsigt

Noun

view; outlook

//ˈuðˌsekd//

#travel #nature
Beginner

udstråling

Noun

presence; radiance

//ˈuðˌstʁʌːleŋ//

#admiration #appearance
Intermediate

uenig

Adjective

in disagreement

//uˈeːni//

#communication #conflict
Beginner

uenighed

Noun

disagreement

//ˈuːˌeːniheð//

#communication #conflict
Intermediate

ufedt

Adjective

not cool; unpleasant

//uˈfed̥t//

#essential #slang
Beginner

uforpligtende

Adjective

casual; non-committal

//uˈfʌˌpligtn̩ə//

#dating #adjective
Intermediate

uforudsigelig kemi

Phrase

unpredictable chemistry

//ufoˈʁuðˌsiːəli keˈmiˀ//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

uge

Noun

week

//ˈuːə//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

ugedag

Noun

weekday; day of the week

//ˈuːəˌdæj//

#essential #scheduling
Beginner

uimodståelig

Adjective

irresistible

//uimoðˈstɔˀəli//

#romance #admiration
Intermediate

under

Preposition

under; below

//ˈɔnɐ//

#essential #preposition
Beginner

underskud

Noun

lack of energy; emotional deficit

//ˈɔnɐˌsguð//

#everyday-life #social
Intermediate

undskyld

Interjection

sorry; excuse me

//ˈɔnˌskyld//

#communication #repair
Beginner

undskyld mig

Phrase

excuse me

//ɔnˈskyl mɑj//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

undskylde

Verb

to apologize; say sorry

//ˈɔnˌskyldə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

universitet

Noun

university

//univeɐ̯sitaˈet//

#essential #education
Beginner

urolig

Adjective

uneasy; restless

//uˈʁoːli//

#essential #family
Beginner

usikker

Adjective

insecure; unsure

//uˈsekɐ//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

vækkeur

Noun

alarm clock

//ˈvɛɡəˌuɐ̯//

#essential #home
Beginner

værsgo

Interjection

here you go; you're welcome

//ˈvɛɐ̯sɡo//

#communication #politeness
Beginner

vagtplan

Noun

shift schedule

//ˈvɑgdˌplæn//

#work #family
Intermediate

valentinsdag

Noun

Valentine's Day

//valənˈtiːnsˌdæj//

#romance #holiday
Beginner

vand

Noun

water

//vãnˀ//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

vandre

Verb

to hike

//ˈvɑndʁə//

#adventure #nature
Beginner

vandrerhjem

Noun

hostel

//ˈvɑnˌdʁɐˌjem//

#travel #budget
Intermediate

varm

Adjective

warm

//vɑm//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

vaske

Verb

to wash

//ˈvɑsgə//

#essential #home
Beginner

velbekomme

Interjection

enjoy your meal

//vɛlbeˈkʌmə//

#essential #food
Beginner

velkommen

Interjection

welcome

//vɛlˈkʌmən//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

velvære

Noun

wellbeing

//ˈvɛlˌvɛːʁə//

#wellness #care
Intermediate

ven

Noun

mate; friend

//venˀ//

#essential #social
Beginner

venlig

Adjective

kind; friendly

//ˈvenli//

#communication #affection
Beginner

vennezone

Noun

friend zone

//ˈvenəˌsoːnə//

#romance #slang
Intermediate

venstre

Adverb

left

//ˈvensdʁɐ//

#essential #directions
Beginner

vent lidt

Phrase

wait a bit

//ven leð//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

vente

Verb

to wait

//ˈvɛnˀdə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

vest

Noun

west

//vest//

#essential #directions
Beginner

vi ses

Phrase

see you

//vi ˈseˀs//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

Vi ses derhjemme.

Phrase

See you at home.

//vi seˀs dɛɐ̯ˈjɛmˀə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

vidunderlig

Adjective

wonderful

//viˈðunɐli//

#affection #praise
Beginner

vielsesring

Noun

wedding ring

//ˈviːəlsəsˌʁeŋ//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

vil du gentage det?

Phrase

would you repeat that?

//vil du ɡenˈtæːə de//

#essential #communication
Beginner

vil du have noget imod at

Phrase

would you mind

//vil du hæ ˈnoːəð iˈmoˀð æt//

#essential #request
Intermediate

vil du med?

Phrase

do you want to come along?

//vil du með//

#essential #social
Beginner

vil du være sød at

Phrase

would you please

//vil du ˈvɛːɐ søð æt//

#essential #request
Beginner

vin

Noun

wine

//viːn//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

vinter

Noun

winter

//ˈvenˀtɐ//

#season #essential
Beginner

vred

Adjective

angry

//vʁeð//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

vrede

Noun

anger

//ˈvʁeːðə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

weekend

Noun

weekend; days off

//wiˈgɛnˀ//

#home #family
Beginner

weekendtur

Noun

weekend trip

//wiˈgɛnˌtuɐ̯//

#travel #romance
Beginner

yndig

Adjective

graceful; pretty

//ˈynte//

#appearance #positive-description
Intermediate