The Danish Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "seriously?"
- "oh dear!"
- "unbelievable!"
- "alas!"
- "less is more"
- "easy come, easy go"
- "what goes around comes around"
- "practice makes perfect"
- "experience is the best teacher"
- "nothing ventured, nothing gained"
- "the die is cast"
- "to beat around the bush"
- "blown out of proportion"
- "one can always hope ..."
- "I can't thank you enough"
- "think positive thoughts"
- "you can count on me"
- "hang in there!"
- "that's water under the bridge now"
- "let's get this back on track"
- "it's a quarter to one"
- "how long is the movie?"
- "two hours, twenty minutes and five seconds"
- "this is my dog"
- "how old is he?"
- "he's twelve years old"
- "my cat is very old"
- "you're very young"
- "what time is it?"
- "it's two o'clock"
- "it's eight thirty"
- "it's twenty past seven"
- "it's ten to two"
- "it's six minutes past five"
- "when is your date?"
- "at what time?"
- "at ten to four"
- "at one o'clock"
- "it's a long journey"
- "have a safe flight"
- "don't cross the tracks …"
- "don't leave your bags unattended"
- "did you have a good holiday?"
- "why did you go to Europe?"
- "... because it's such a diverse place"
- "what was your best experience?"
- "the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
- "which city should we visit?"
- "you have to have a ticket and a visa"
- "you have to show your passport in the airport"
- "we have to take a taxi"
- "my luggage is too heavy"
- "what do you like to do in the morning?"
- "I like to go for a run and then take a shower"
- "what do you want to do with your life?"
- "does your daughter want an education?"
- "I hope so"
- "what do you want to do today?"
- "I want to go for a swim this afternoon"
- "do you want to go for a walk?"
- "we're going to go for a run tomorrow night"
- "do you have any plans later?"
- "my mom and I are going to watch my favorite TV program"
- "my friends and I are going to go out for dinner"
- "do you want to come?"
- "we have to fly to Japan tonight"
- "the flight is delayed"
- "we're going to the mountain"
- "do you want to come or what?"
- "I helped my dad in the kitchen yesterday"
- "we waited for two weeks"
- "I studied in Japan for two months"
- "we ordered four appetizers yesterday"
- "they travelled to Germany last week"
- "they lived in China for eight years"
- "I loved him"
- "we drank too much beer last night"
- "he bought that car twenty years ago"
- "we took a taxi"
- "I wrote a book two years ago"
- "they didn't have dinner with us"
- "I saw her in the library yesterday"
- "there were no good movies to watch"
- "what's the point?"
- "what's the plan?"
- "does that make sense?"
- "that made no sense"
- "what's on your mind?"
- "we look forward to seeing you"
- "we look forward to meeting you"
- "don't be such a fool!"
- "calm down!"
- "be quiet!"
- "I need help"
- "how do you say ... in Danish?"
- "I know (a fact)"
- "I don't know"
- "I don't recognize that"
- "do you understand?"
- "I don't understand that"
- "nice to meet you"
- "great"
- "that's great!"
- "here you go"
- "welcome!"
- "good luck!"
- "he's all bark and no bite"
- "all roads lead to Rome"
- "Rome wasn't built in a day"
- "the apple never falls far from the tree"
- "you should put your past behind you"
- "tell me about your family"
- "we usually go abroad in the winter"
- "she had a pretty good career five years ago"
- "my parents will retire in about three years"
- "my grandparents still go skiing"
- "we still play badminton together on Wednesdays"
- "my brother studies at university"
- "my daughter goes to kindergarten"
- "who was the first prime minister of Denmark?"
- "the first prime minister of Denmark was …"
- "is there a king in the United States?"
- "there is no king or queen in the United States"
- "the government doesn't have a lot of power"
- "the Social Democratic Party is pretty big"
- "the President is an excellent leader"
- "the conservatives have an excellent leader"
- "are you certain?"
- "this is my final offer"
- "it's a deal!"
- "what’s the next step?"
- "in what way?"
- "it isn't that simple"
- "how hard can it be?"
- "that's none of your concern!"
- "I really put my foot in it"
- "sick!"
- "that sucks!"
- "take that!"
- "I guess so"
- "wait a minute"
- "just forget it"
- "thank God!"
- "Merry Christmas!"
- "Happy New Year!"
- "you'll get wet"
- "if it rains, you'll get wet"
- "I'm way too hot"
- "then take off your coat"
- "if it snows, we can make a snowman"
- "the rain stopped, so we went outside"
- "always read the weather forecast"
- "there is a risk of lightning"
- "there is a chance that the sun will shine today"
- "there will be showers out west"
- "it'll probably clear up down south"
- "it may snow this evening"
- "if he doesn't bring his umbrella, he'll get soaked"
- "when is the next election?"
- "the next election is in two years"
- "do you think the President is reliable?"
- "I think opinion polls are often unreliable"
- "I suggest lowering taxes"
- "religion is an important topic"
- "debates about the economy make the conservatives nervous"
- "this year the Social Democratic Party will get better results"
- "this was a total success!"
- "I'm losing it!"
- "I have messed up"
- "everything is under control"
- "it was out of control"
- "there's no need"
- "it can't be described in words"
- "that's just the way it is"
- "who else?"
- "that was a wise choice"
- "it was the natural choice"
- "that was my top choice as well"
- "that’s value for money"
- "these are tough times"
- "I assume so"
- "are you with me?"
- "I'm with you"
- "this is beneath you"
- "he's way ahead"
- "she's always two steps ahead of me"
- "as long as you know what you're doing"
- "you hit the nail on the head"
- "it costs an arm and a leg"
- "I had to bite my tongue"
- "you have gone too far"
- "she isn't the sharpest tool in the box"
- "excuse me"
- "where is the hospital?"
- "here it is"
- "just a little"
- "that's enough!"
- "what are you doing?"
- "it's possible"
- "is it possible?"
- "it's impossible!"
- "what a shame!"
- "take care"
- "do you know what I mean?"
- "what's the problem?"
- "no problem"
- "don't worry"
- "I don't mind"
- "oops!"
- "oh no!"
- "indeed!"
- "congratulations!"
- "yay!"
- "ladies and gentlemen ..."
- "once upon a time ..."
- "... and they lived happily ever after"
- "oh my god!"
- "never ever!"
- "by the way ..."
- "in a way"
- "come on!"
- "damn!"
- "watch out!"
- "there are no available toilets"
- "unfortunately there were no available seats"
- "what an idiot!"
- "we scored no points in the first half"
- "should we get a hotdog at half-time?"
- "I heard the results over the radio"
- "they're six points ahead now"
- "she won because she was better"
- "good game!"
- "well played!"
- "face the facts"
- "let's face it ..."
- "it occurred to me ..."
- "all things being equal ..."
- "just so you know ..."
- "this is off the record"
- "in this day and age ..."
- "on one condition ..."
- "can you imagine?"
- "either you love it or you hate it"
- "it's a win-win situation"
- "that's life"
- "tough luck!"
- "a bird in the hand ..."
- "don't cry over spilled milk"
- "don’t judge a book by its cover"
- "every cloud has a silver lining"
- "it's always darkest just before the dawn"
- "the man of my dreams"
- "the woman of my dreams"
- "why did you fall in love?"
- "... because she's the woman of my dreams"
- "what's the man of your dreams like?"
- "the man of my dreams is brave and gentle"
- "they got engaged after three weeks"
- "my parents are divorced"
- "we broke up"
- "there are plenty of fish in the sea"
- "it's for you"
- "is it for me?"
- "a table for two, please"
- "can we have ... please?"
- "can we have the menu, please?"
- "are you ready?"
- "are you ready to order?"
- "yes, please"
- "no, thanks"
- "what would you like?"
- "I would like a cup of tea, please"
- "what would you like to eat?"
- "would you like a bottle or a glass?"
- "I would like some milk, please"
- "do you have any desserts?"
- "I don't have anything"
- "of course I have some water"
- "do you like chocolate?"
- "it's very good"
- "I'm vegetarian"
- "is the soup hot?"
- "he's allergic to nuts"
- "we're addicted to sugar"
- "we would like something to eat, please"
- "I would like some breakfast, please"
- "would you like more beer?"
- "can I have the check, please?"
- "I don't have any cash"
- "do you take cards?"
- "to think / to believe"
- "to think (opinion) / to seem"
- "beautiful"
- "strong / spicy"
- "weak"
- "fat / thick"
- "thin"
- "nice / pretty"
- "ugly"
- "cool / awesome"
- "big / large"
- "short"
- "small / little"
- "long"
- "too / for"
- "too / as well / also"
- "neither"
- "it's nice"
- "how fantastic!"
- "what do you think?"
- "I think it's cool"
- "I think it's too big"
- "I think so too"
- "I don't think so"
- "I don't think so either"
- "let's go shopping"
- "let's go to the market"
- "I want to buy something for you"
- "there is a big pharmacy"
- "there are many people"
- "is there an ATM?"
- "there are no banks"
- "there are many small bookshops"
- "the customer is always right"
- "do you want a new shirt?"
- "he wants the blue pants"
- "what do you want to buy?"
- "I want to buy some clothes"
- "I have to pee"
- "I have to buy an umbrella"
- "the bank is open"
- "if you had been there you would have heard the story as well"
- "if we had bought more eggs we could have made a cake"
- "if you had been there, I would have heard your side of the story as well"
- "if you had only sent a text, I wouldn't have been so worried"
- "if he had dealt with his problems, he would have been fine"
- "a pound (£)"
- "a dollar ($)"
- "a krone (kr.)"
- "to pull"
- "to push"
- "free (of charge)"
- "to have a sale"
- "an offer (discount) / a sale"
- "to make an offer"
- "a deal (in business)"
- "to make a deal (in business)"
- "to borrow / to lend"
- "to owe"
- "to cost"
- "I can't ... / I'm unable ..."
- "I can't ... / I'm not allowed ..."
- "let's ... (firm initiative)"
- "she has too much money"
- "we can't spend all our money"
- "the bookshop has a sale"
- "how much does that cost?"
- "it's very cheap because it's on offer"
- "it costs four kroner"
- "I don't have enough money"
- "let's make a deal"
- "let me make you an offer"
- "it's a very good offer"
- "it's free!"