Learning a new language can be an exciting and enriching experience, and one practical aspect of language learning is becoming familiar with vocabulary related to everyday tasks, such as mailing and shipping items. If you’re planning to live in Denmark, visit, or even just want to understand more about how to send and receive items in Danish, this guide will introduce you to some essential postal and shipping vocabulary.

Posthus
A posthus is a post office, where you can send letters, packages, and access other postal services.
Jeg skal hente en pakke på posthuset.

Frimerke
A frimerke is a postage stamp that you would affix to a letter or parcel.
Kan jeg få et frimerke til USA, tak?

Brev
Brev refers to a letter that one might send or receive through the post.
Jeg modtog dit brev i går.

Pakke
A pakke is a package or parcel – something larger than a letter that you’re sending or expecting to receive.
Din pakke er ankommet og klar til afhentning.

Afsender
Afsender is the sender, or the person who is dispatching the mail or parcel.
Afsenderen har angivet forkert adresse på pakken.

Modtager
Modtager is the recipient of the mail or package.
Er du modtageren af denne pakke?

Postnummer
Postnummer means postal code or ZIP code, used to identify specific areas within Denmark for mail delivery.
Hvad er postnummeret for Aarhus C?

Forsendelse
Forsendelse refers to the shipment or the process of sending goods.
Din forsendelse er blevet forsinket pga. vejret.

Spore
Spore means to track, as in to follow the progress of a package’s delivery online.
Du kan spore din pakke ved at anvende trackingnummeret.

Leveringstid
Leveringstid refers to the delivery time or the time it takes for the mail or package to reach its destination.
Leveringstiden for dette brev er 2-3 arbejdsdage.

Told
Told refers to customs duty, a tax imposed on goods when transported across international borders.
Din pakke er i tolden og venter på at blive klareret.

Adresse
Adresse translates to the address, which is the location where the mail or package should be delivered.
Sørg venligst for, at adresseoplysningerne er korrekte.

Postkasse
Postkasse is a mailbox where letters are received.
Jeg har lige tjekket postkassen, men der var ingen breve i dag.

Luftpost
Luftpost means airmail, a type of mail delivery service that is transported by aircraft.
Send det som luftpost, så det ankommer hurtigere.

Understanding these terms can greatly help you navigate the Danish postal system, whether you’re sending a small postcard or anticipating the arrival of a large package. Becoming accustomed to these words enhances not only your language skills but also your ability to manage day-to-day activities while in Denmark. Happy mailing!