If you’re enamored by the idea of expressing love and romance in Danish, learning the right vocabulary is key to communicate those warm feelings. Whether you’re whispering sweet nothings or writing a heartfelt love letter, here is a list of Danish love and romance vocabulary that will help you convey affection with the nuance and charm of a native speaker.

Kærlighed
Kærlighed means love, a deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude towards a person.
Jeg føler så meget kærlighed for dig.

Forelsket
Forelsket is the state of being in love or infatuation.
Hun er helt forelsket i ham.

Kæreste
Kæreste can be used for both boyfriend and girlfriend. It’s a non-gender specific term for a romantic partner.
Har du en kæreste?

Hjerte
Hjerte means heart, often used as a symbol of love and affection.
Du har mit hjerte.

Sjæleven
Sjæleven translates to soulmate, the person with whom one has a feeling of deep or natural affinity, love, intimacy, and compatibility.
Jeg tror, du er min sjæleven.

Kys
Kys is the Danish word for kiss.
Må jeg give dig et kys?

Romantik
Romantik refers to romance, denoting the expressive and pleasurable feeling from an emotional attraction.
Romantik er vigtig i et forhold.

Flirt
Flirt is similar to the English word “flirt” and refers to behaving amorously without serious intent.
Han elsker at flirt med hende.

Ægteskab
Ægteskab means marriage, the state of being united as spouses.
De vil fejre deres tyve års ægteskab næste måned.

Date
Date, pronounced a bit differently, also means a social or romantic appointment or engagement.
Skal vi gå på date på fredag?

Smuk
Smuk means beautiful, it is often used to describe someone who is physically attractive or has an appealing presence.
Du ser så smuk ud i aften.

Charme
Charme translates to charm, a power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
Din charme er uimodståelig.

Bryllup
Bryllup is the Danish word for wedding, the ceremony of marriage.
De er inviteret til et bryllup næste lørdag.

At elske
At elske means to love; it is the verb form for the act of feeling love.
Jeg elsker dig højere end himmelen.

Drømmemand/kvinde
Drømmemand/kvinde translates to dream man/woman, which means an ideal partner.
Han er simpelthen min drømmemand.

Ømhed
Ømhed refers to tenderness, the feeling of gentle affection and caring.
Jeg kan mærke din ømhed, når du holder om mig.

Learning these phrases not only enriches your vocabulary but also helps you understand Danish culture better. Love and romance are universal experiences, and being able to express them in another language can create meaningful connections that transcend language barriers. So, go ahead and sprinkle your Danish conversations with these terms of love and affection. Hygge! (Danish for coziness and a warm atmosphere).