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Essential apps for
Denmark
Danmark
DanishDKK4 apps
Copenhagen is one of the most cyclist- and English-friendly cities in the world. Standard Western apps work.
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Power & Plug
TypeC / E / F / K
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz
Type K is uniquely Danish but C and F also work in most modern sockets.
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Basic phrases
Danish
- HelloHejhai
- Thank youTaktak
- Excuse me / SorryUndskyldohn-skewl
- YesJaya
- NoNejnai
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Tipping
Tipping is not expected, as service is included by law in restaurant prices. Rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount for exceptional service is welcome but never required.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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All Danish phrases
Hello
Hej
hai
Thank you
Tak
tak
Excuse me / Sorry
Undskyld
ohn-skewl
Yes
Ja
ya
No
Nej
nai
Please
Venligst
ven-leest
Goodbye
Farvel
fah-vel
How much?
Hvor meget?
vor mai-et
Where is the bathroom?
Hvor er toilettet?
vor air toy-let-tet
The check, please
Regningen, tak
rai-ning-en tak
I don't understand
Jeg forstår ikke
yai for-stor ig-geh
Do you speak English?
Taler du engelsk?
tay-lah doo eng-elsk
Help!
Hjælp!
yelp
Delicious
Lækkert
lek-ert
Cheers
Skål
skoal
Briefing
What to know before you go
✓ Do
- Danes value equality and modesty; avoid bragging or showing off wealth (the 'Jante Law' mindset)
- Be punctual, as arriving late is considered disrespectful
- Remove your shoes when entering someone's home
- Wait for a toast ('skål') and make eye contact when drinking with others
- Respect personal space and keep public conversations quiet
- Form orderly queues and wait your turn patiently
✕Don't
- Don't jaywalk; crossing against a red pedestrian light is frowned upon even with no traffic
- Don't be overly loud or boisterous in public or on transit
- Don't ask personal questions about income or status early in a relationship
- Don't skip saying 'tak' (thank you), which Danes use frequently and expect in return
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Friendship bracelet or rose scammers who place an item on you then demand payment, near tourist spots in Copenhagen
- Fake charity petition signers who solicit cash or distract for pickpockets
- Overpriced taxis that aren't metered; insist on the meter or a licensed cab
- ATM skimming devices in busy tourist areas
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