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What is the Danish equivalent of 'to be'?
What is the Danish equivalent of 'to be'?
Which phrase correctly translates to 'What is that?' in Danish?
Which phrase correctly translates to 'What is that?' in Danish?
What is the Danish pronoun for 'my' when referring to a neuter gender noun?
What is the Danish pronoun for 'my' when referring to a neuter gender noun?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb 'er'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb 'er'?
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What is the plural form of 'my' in Danish?
What is the plural form of 'my' in Danish?
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In which sentence is 'er' incorrectly used?
In which sentence is 'er' incorrectly used?
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What does 'Hvad snakker du om?' mean?
What does 'Hvad snakker du om?' mean?
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Which option represents the correct possessive for 'your' when referring to a common gender noun?
Which option represents the correct possessive for 'your' when referring to a common gender noun?
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What does the phrase 'Goddag' mean in English?
What does the phrase 'Goddag' mean in English?
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What is the meaning of 'i lige måde' in Danish?
What is the meaning of 'i lige måde' in Danish?
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb 'at møde'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb 'at møde'?
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Which phrase means 'What is your name?' in Danish?
Which phrase means 'What is your name?' in Danish?
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What is the English translation of the word 'navn'?
What is the English translation of the word 'navn'?
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What is the primary focus of the lesson described?
What is the primary focus of the lesson described?
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In the dialogue, what does Maria say to express that she feels the same way as Peter?
In the dialogue, what does Maria say to express that she feels the same way as Peter?
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Which expression do Danish people often use to introduce themselves due to its brevity?
Which expression do Danish people often use to introduce themselves due to its brevity?
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Which pronoun in Danish means 'my'?
Which pronoun in Danish means 'my'?
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What is the correct response to 'Hvad er dit navn?'?
What is the correct response to 'Hvad er dit navn?'?
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Which of the following sentences is a correct usage of the phrase 'Hvad er dit navn?'?
Which of the following sentences is a correct usage of the phrase 'Hvad er dit navn?'?
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What was one of the incentives to boost the birth rate in Denmark?
What was one of the incentives to boost the birth rate in Denmark?
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What does the Danish greeting 'Goddag' literally translate to in English?
What does the Danish greeting 'Goddag' literally translate to in English?
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How many newborns were reported in Denmark in 2012?
How many newborns were reported in Denmark in 2012?
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What does the adjective 'rart' mean?
What does the adjective 'rart' mean?
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What is the birth rate goal for Denmark to maintain?
What is the birth rate goal for Denmark to maintain?
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Study Notes
Basic Greetings in Danish
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Dialogue (Danish):
- Peter: Goddag. Mit navn er Peter. Hvad er dit navn? (Good day. My name is Peter. What is your name?)
- Maria: Goddag, Peter. Mit navn er Maria. (Good day, Peter. My name is Maria.)
- Peter: Rart at møde dig. (Nice to meet you.)
- Maria: I lige måde. (Likewise.)
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Dialogue (English):
- Peter: Good Day. My name is Peter. What's your name?
- Maria: Good day, Peter. My name is Maria.
- Peter: Nice to meet you.
- Maria: Likewise.
Vocabulary
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Danish:
- rart: nice
- at være: to be
- Goddag: Hello
- navn: name
- mit: my, mine
- dit: your, yours
- i lige måde: likewise, you too
- dig: you
- at møde: to meet
- hvad: what
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English:
- Class : adjective
- verb: action word
- interjection : a word that expresses emotion
- noun : person, place, thing, or idea
- pronoun : replaces nouns
- phrase : a group of words
- verb
- pronoun
Sample Sentences
- Rart endelig at møde dig. (Nice to finally meet you.)
- Jeg er studerende. (I am a student.)
Vocabulary Phrase Usage
- At være (to be): Always "er" in the present tense, regardless of subject
- Example: Mit navn er Peter (My name is Peter)
- Example: Hvad er deres navne? (What are their names?)
Grammar
- Mit and dit: equivalents of "my" / "mine" and "your" / "yours."
- Use with nouns belonging to the neuter gender class (e.g., navn).
- Can stand alone in a sentence.
- Example: Er det mit? (is this mine?)
- Example: Er det dit?(is this yours?) -Note: for common gender nouns, use min (my) or din (your).
- I lige måde: Likewise/you too
- Use in response to thanks.
Cultural Insight
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Incentives for having children:
- Denmark aims for a 2.3 birth rate per woman.
- Incentives include the Schlüter checken act,
- subsidized daycare.
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Popular Names (2012):
- Girls: Emma, Sofia, Freja, Ida, Maja, Sofie, Isabella, Lara, Clara, Josefine.
- Boys: Victor, William, Noah, Frederik, Lucas, Liam, Emil, Oscar, Magnus, Oliver.
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Description
This quiz focuses on basic greetings and introductory dialogues in Danish, featuring a conversation between two people, Peter and Maria. Learn how to introduce yourself and engage in simple greetings in both Danish and English. Enhance your language skills with essential vocabulary and phrases.
