Danish-English: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- At have en ræv bag øretTo be sly
- At gå som varmt brødTo sell like hotcakes
- At tage bladet fra mundenTo speak one's mind
- At være ude på dybt vandTo be out of one's depth
- At slå to fluer med ét smækTo kill two birds with one stone
- At have ben i næsenTo be self-assertive
- At gå over stregenTo cross the line
- At være en torn i øjet på nogenTo be a thorn in someone's side
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
At the airport
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
- Hvad er dine hobbyer?What are your hobbies?
- Jeg kan godt lide at læse bøger.I like reading books.
- Har du nogen hobbyer?Do you have any hobbies?
- Jeg nyder at lytte til musik.I enjoy listening to music.
- Hvad laver du i din fritid?What do you do in your free time?
- Jeg elsker at spille fodbold.I love playing football.