In this episode, we're heading to one of the first places most newcomers visit in Denmark: the supermarket. You'll learn some of the most common words and phrases you'll hear when interacting with a cashier, including how to answer simple questions, ask for a receipt, and end the conversation politely.

We also introduce the Danish vowel Å!

Words of the Day

Ja - Yes

Nej - No

Godmorgen - Good morning

Kvittering - Receipt

Værsgo - Here you go

Selv tak - You're welcome

Hav en god dag - Have a good day

I lige måde - You too

Main Dialogue

Cashier: Hej. Godmorgen.

Customer: Hej. Godmorgen.

Cashier: Det bliver hundrede kroner.

Cashier: Vil du have kvitteringen?

Customer: Ja tak.

Cashier: Værsgo.

Customer: Tak.

Cashier: Selv tak.

Customer: Hej hej.

Cashier: Hav en god dag.

Customer: Tak, i lige måde.

Words and Phrase Variations

Different ways to say thank you:

Tusind tak - Thank you very much

Mange tak - Many thanks

Tak skal du have - Thanks a lot

Nej tak - No thank you

Ellers tak - Thanks anyway / I'm good, thanks

Different ways to say you're welcome:

Det var så lidt - You're welcome / No problem

Other useful greetings:

God weekend - Have a good weekend

Godaften - Good evening

Common Danish supermarkets:

Netto

Føtex

Meny

Rema 1000

Pronunciation Point:

This episode introduces the Danish vowel Å.

You'll hear it in:

I lige måde - you too

Åben - open

Join us next time as we head to a coffee shop and learn how to order food and drinks in Danish!

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