Learning a new language can be a thrilling adventure, and one of the easiest ways to integrate into daily speech is by starting with common vocabulary. In Danish, as with any language, a great place to start is with objects found around the house. Here, we’ve compiled a list of household item words in Danish to help you begin familiarizing yourself with this beautiful language.

Stol (Chair)
A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.
Hun satte sig på en rød stol for at læse sin bog. (She sat down on a red chair to read her book.)

Seng (Bed)
A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.
Han gik tidligt i seng for at være frisk til mødet i morgen. (He went to bed early to be fresh for the meeting tomorrow.)

Skab (Cupboard)
A cabinet with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles.
De opbevarede deres tallerkener og glas i skabet i køkkenet. (They stored their plates and glasses in the cupboard in the kitchen.)

Bord (Table)
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working.
Familien samledes rundt om bordet for at spise aftensmad. (The family gathered around the table to have dinner.)

Sofa (Sofa)
A comfortable seat wide enough for two or more people to sit on.
De købte en ny sofa til stuen, som passer til resten af deres møbler. (They bought a new sofa for the living room that matches the rest of their furniture.)

Lampe (Lamp)
A device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something.
Jeg tændte lampen for at skabe en hyggelig stemning i rummet. (I turned on the lamp to create a cozy atmosphere in the room.)

Kniv (Knife)
A utensil with a handle and a blade used for cutting or as a weapon.
Han brugte en skarp kniv til at snitte grøntsagerne. (He used a sharp knife to chop the vegetables.)

Gaffel (Fork)
A tool with a handle and several long, narrow tines used for eating or serving food.
Hun spiste sin salat med en lille gaffel. (She ate her salad with a small fork.)

Ske (Spoon)
An implement consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.
Børnene spiser deres morgenmad med en ske. (The children eat their breakfast with a spoon.)

Tallerken (Plate)
A flat dish, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served.
Hun anrettede maden pænt på en hvid tallerken. (She beautifully arranged the food on a white plate.)

Ur (Clock)
An instrument used to measure, keep, and indicate time, traditionally a circular design with numbers and two or three hands.
Det gamle ur på væggen har tilhørt min bedsteforælder. (The old clock on the wall belonged to my grandparent.)

Spejl (Mirror)
A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image.
Hun kiggede ind i spejlet for at børste sit hår. (She looked into the mirror to brush her hair.)

By incorporating these words into your vocabulary, you can start to engage with Danish speakers more confidently about everyday topics. Practicing these words in context will also dramatically improve your ability to comprehend and speak Danish in a variety of settings, so don’t hesitate to use them as often as possible. God fornøjelse! (Enjoy!)