Imperative

Danish Lesson 16 (Imperative and Places)

Duration: 30 mins

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This 16th lesson teaches the Danish imperative form. In addition you will find a vocabulary list about places and household objects. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Danish Classes.

Imperative

Knowing the imperative form in Danish is a powerful skill. It can make it easy to ask someone to do something, and clarify what you want done.

Below is a list of 20 imperative forms and expressions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Danish, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

The Imperative in Danish

Imperative Danish Audio
Go!Gå væk!
Stop!Stands! Hold op!
Don't Go!Gå ikke væk!
Stay!Bliv her!
Leave!Gå herfra!
Come here!Kom her!
Go there!Gå derhen!
Enter (the room)!Kom ind!
Speak!Sig noget!
Be quiet!Hold mund!
Turn rightDrej til højre
Turn leftDrej til venstre
Go straightGå lige ud
Wait!Vent!
Let's go!Lad os gå!
Be careful!Vær forsigtig!
Sit down!Sæt dig ned!
Let me show you!Lad mig vise dig!
Listen!Hør her!
Write it down!Skriv det op!

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Places

Below is a list of 20 words about different places. Useful when talking about going somewhere.

Places in Danish

Places Danish Audio
Bankbank
Beachstrand
Desertørken
EarthJorden
Forestskov
GardenHave
Hospitalsygehus
Islandø
Lake
Moonmåne
Mountainbjerg
Riverflod
Seahav
Skyhimmel
Starsstjerner
Sunsol
I can see the starsJeg kan se stjernerne
I want to go to the beachJeg vil gerne tage til stranden
The moon is full tonightDet er fuldmåne i aften
This is a beautiful gardenDet er en smuk have

Vocabulary List about Household Terms

Below is a list of 26 words about different household terms, including rooms, kitchen appliances ... etc.

Places in Danish

Household Danish Audio
Bedseng
Bedroomsoveværelse
Carpettæppe
Ceilingloft
Chairstol
Computercomputer
Deskskrivebord
Doordør
Furnituremøbler
Househus
Kitchenkøkken
Refrigeratorkøleskab
Rooftag
Roomværelse
Stovekomfur
Tablebord
Televisiontv
ToiletWC, toilet
Wallvæg
Windowvindue

Daily Conversation in Danish

Finally, here are some common expressions used to offer good wishes to someone. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Danish Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Danish

English Danish Audio
Can you close the door?Kan du lukke døren?
Can you open the window?Kan du åbne vinduet?
I need to use the computerJeg trænger til at bruge computeren
I need to use the toiletJeg skal på WC
I'm watching televisionJeg kikker på fjernsyn
This room is very bigVærelset er meget stort
Holiday WishesLykønskninger på helligdagen
Good luck!Held og lykke!
Happy birthday!Til lykke på fødselsdagen
Happy new year!Godt nyt år!
Merry Christmas!Glædelig jul!
Congratulations!Til lykke!
Enjoy! (before eating)Velbekomme!
Bless you (when sneezing)Prosit!
Best wishes!De bedste ønsker!

Fun Facts

Language Quote: ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ ‒Rita Mae Brown

Congratulations! You finished your 16th lesson in Danish about the imperative form, places and household items. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Danish Lesson 17. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Danish homepage.

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