Learning a new language can be an exhilarating and challenging experience. For those embarking on learning Danish, getting familiar with some essential phrases will help you lay the groundwork for further study. Here’s a list of fundamental Danish phrases that every beginner should know.

Hej – Hello.
Hej, hvordan går det? (Hello, how are you?)

Farvel – Goodbye.
Farvel, vi ses snart igen! (Goodbye, see you soon again!)

Ja – Yes.
Ja, det vil jeg gerne have. (Yes, I would like that.)

Nej – No.
Nej, tak. (No, thank you.)

Tak – Thank you.
Tak for hjælpen! (Thank you for the help!)

Mange tak – Thank you very much.
Mange tak for din venlighed. (Thank you very much for your kindness.)

Undskyld – Excuse me/Sorry.
Undskyld, må jeg komme forbi? (Excuse me, may I get through?)

Jeg forstår ikke – I don’t understand.
Jeg forstår ikke, kan du gentage det? (I don’t understand, can you repeat that?)

Kan du tale engelsk? – Can you speak English?
Kan du tale engelsk? Jeg er stadig ved at lære dansk. (Can you speak English? I’m still learning Danish.)

Hvordan har du det? – How are you?
Hvordan har du det i dag? (How are you today?)

Godt – Good/Well.
Det går godt, tak. (I am doing well, thank you.)

Skål – Cheers.
Skål! Lad os nyde vores drikkevarer. (Cheers! Let’s enjoy our drinks.)

Hvad koster det? – How much is it?
Hvad koster det at tage toget? (How much is it to take the train?)

Mit navn er… – My name is…
Mit navn er Peter. Hvad hedder du? (My name is Peter. What’s your name?)

Jeg kommer fra… – I come from…
Jeg kommer fra USA. Hvor kommer du fra? (I come from the USA. Where do you come from?)

Hjælp – Help.
Hjælp, jeg er faret vild. (Help, I am lost.)

Jeg vil gerne have… – I would like…
Jeg vil gerne have en kop kaffe, tak. (I would like a cup of coffee, please.)

Hvor er toilettet? – Where is the bathroom?
Undskyld, hvor er toilettet? (Excuse me, where is the bathroom?)

Remember, practice makes perfect when learning a language. Don’t be afraid to use these phrases as often as possible when communicating with Danish speakers. Your efforts will surely be appreciated!