At være – to be
This verb is essential in any language, used to describe existence, identity, or characteristics.
Han er læge. – He is a doctor.

At have – to have
This verb expresses possession, ownership, or the existence of characteristics.
Hun har en bil. – She has a car.

At gøre – to do/make
Both ‘do’ and ‘make’ are often translated to ‘at gøre’ in Danish, though sometimes ‘at lave’ is used for making/creating.
De gør deres hjemmearbejde. – They do their homework.

At sige – to say
This verb is used to convey speaking or expressing verbally.
Han siger sandheden. – He tells the truth.

At gå – to go
This verb is for movement or travel from one place to another.
Vi går til skole hver dag. – We go to school every day.

At se – to see
Used to express the act of perceiving with the eyes.
Kan du se stjernerne? – Can you see the stars?

At komme – to come
This is the counterpart of ‘at gå’ and is used to approach or arrive somewhere.
Hun kommer hjem i aften. – She is coming home tonight.

At skulle – will/shall/must (modal verb)
This verb is used for expressing obligation or future activities.
Du skal gøre dine lektier. – You must do your homework.

At kunne – can/be able to (modal verb)
It expresses capability or possibility.
Kan du tale dansk? – Can you speak Danish?

At ville – to want (modal verb)
This verb indicates desire or intention.
Jeg vil gerne have en kop kaffe. – I would like a cup of coffee.

At spise – to eat
It refers to the action of consuming food.
Vi spiser morgenmad klokken otte. – We eat breakfast at eight o’clock.

At drikke – to drink
This verb is for the intake of liquids.
De drikker vand efter at løbe. – They drink water after running.

At sove – to sleep
Refers to the state of rest where consciousness is suspended.
Børnene sover allerede. – The children are already sleeping.

At skrive – to write
This verb covers all forms of writing.
Hun skriver en bog. – She is writing a book.

At læse – to read
It describes the process of interpreting written symbols.
Han læser avis hver morgen. – He reads the newspaper every morning.

At lytte – to listen
This verb means to actively pay attention to sounds.
Lytter du til musik? – Are you listening to music?

At tale – to speak/talk
At tale refers to the action of verbal communication.
Vi taler om vejret. – We are talking about the weather.

By learning these basic verbs and using them in your everyday conversations, you’ll be laying a strong foundation for your Danish skills. Remember, practice is key to mastering a new language, so don’t hesitate to use these verbs as often as you can in speech and writing!