When you’re learning Danish, one of the most fun aspects can be expanding your vocabulary with everyday items such as clothing and accessories. Knowing these basic words not only helps you dress appropriately for any occasion but also helps you when shopping or when you want to compliment someone on their outfit. Let’s dive into some common Danish clothing and accessories vocabulary and provide example sentences for context.
Tøj
This is the Danish word for clothing. It refers to any kind of garments or apparel.
Jeg købte nyt tøj til festen. (I bought new clothes for the party.)
Skjorte
A long or short-sleeved garment for the upper body which usually has a collar, a front opening with buttons and is often made of cotton.
Han har en blå skjorte på i dag. (He is wearing a blue shirt today.)
Bukser
The Danish term for pants or trousers.
Hun har brug for nye bukser til arbejdet. (She needs new pants for work.)
Kjole
The word for a dress or a gown.
Til brylluppet bar hun en smuk rød kjole. (For the wedding, she wore a beautiful red dress.)
Frakke
A long outer garment worn especially during cold weather, typically known as a coat.
Min frakke er for tyk til forårsvejret. (My coat is too thick for spring weather.)
Sko
This covers all types of footwear including shoes, boots, sandals, etc.
Barnet lærer at binde sine sko. (The child is learning to tie his shoes.)
Sokker
The Danish word for socks.
Jeg kan ikke finde to ens sokker. (I can’t find two matching socks.)
Hat
A piece of clothing worn on the head. In Danish, it is the same word for hat.
Hun købte en ny hat med en bred skygge. (She bought a new hat with a wide brim.)
Handsker
Refers to gloves.
Det er så koldt, at jeg skal bruge mine handsker. (It’s so cold that I need to wear my gloves.)
Halstørklæde
Known as a scarf, it is a piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth, sun protection or fashion purposes.
Hans halstørklæde er blødt og varmt. (His scarf is soft and warm.)
Ur
The word for a watch.
Hun kiggede på sit ur, fordi hun var sen til mødet. (She looked at her watch because she was late to the meeting.)
Bælte
The Danish term for belt.
Jeg har brug for et nyt bælte til mine jeans. (I need a new belt for my jeans.)
Taske
This refers to a bag or a purse.
Han tog sin bærbare computer i tasken. (He put his laptop in the bag.)
As you incorporate these words into your daily conversation, practice them while you’re getting dressed, going shopping, or even when you’re doing laundry. Before you know it, you’ll feel more comfortable not only identifying these items in Danish but also using the words in a full sentence. God fornøjelse (have fun)!
