Body Parts And Clothes In Danish: Learn Common Vocabulary And Boost Your Skills
It’s always prudent to learn the vocabulary that’s most useful and relevant to you when starting a new language. You’ll encounter lots of new words on your journey, and there’s only so much space in your brain for storing information! That’s why prioritizing essential words and phrases – things you’ll come across daily – makes the most sense.
When learning Danish, then, the body (kroppen) and the clothes (tøj) that you wear on it are two areas of vocabulary that fall under the category of “must-know.”
You might not realize it, but you use these words all the time in your native language – whether you’re getting dressed in the morning, pointing out an injury, or clothes shopping. Learning them early on in your Danish journey will help you to feel more confident and comfortable in day-to-day conversations.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of the most common words related to the human body and clothing in Danish. Everything’s been separated into categories for easy reference, so you can quickly find the words you need. We’ve also included the articles (“en” and “et”) for each word, as it’s important to learn these with the nouns.
Head in Danish
In this section, we’ll take a deep dive into the words for various parts of the head and facial features in Danish. That’s as good a place to start as any!
| English | Danish |
|---|---|
| Head | et Hoved |
| Face | et Ansigt |
| Hair | Hår |
| Ear | et Øre |
| Nose | en Næse |
| Eyes | Øjne |
| Forehead | en Pande |
| Mouth | en Mund |
| Chin | en Hage |
| Jaw | en Kæbe |
| Teeth | Tænder |
| Lips | Læber |
| Eyebrow | et Øjenbryn |
| Eyelashes | Øjenvipper |
| Tongue | en Tunge |
| Cheek | en Kind |
Upper body in Danish
Next up, we’ll take a look at the upper body, which includes the neck, chest, and everything in between.
| English | Danish |
|---|---|
| Neck | en Hals |
| Chest | et Bryst |
| Arm | en Arm |
| Back | en Ryg |
| Hand | en Hånd |
| Fingers | Fingre |
| Shoulder | en Skulder |
| Stomach | En Mave |
| Throat | et Svælg |
| Fingernail | en Fingernegl |
| Elbow | en Albue |
| Wrist | et Håndled |
Lower body in Danish
This section will focus on the body parts found in the lower half of the human body.
| English | Danish |
|---|---|
| Leg | et Ben |
| Knee | et Knæ |
| Ankle | en Ankel |
| Foot | en Fod |
| Toes | Tæer |
| Thigh | et Lår |
| Heel | en Hæl |
Inner body and organs in Danish
And let’s not forget the parts of the body that we can’t see but are essential nonetheless – the internal organs! You’ll definitely want to know these words in case you ever have to visit a doctor in Denmark.
| English | Danish |
|---|---|
| (the) Skin | Hud(en) |
| Kidney | en Nyre |
| Liver | en Lever |
| Heart | et Hjerte |
| Brain | en Hjerne |
| Lung | en Lunge |
| (the) Blood | Blod(et) |
| Bones | Knogler |
| Muscle | en Muskel |
Clothes in Danish
Lastly, we’ll cover some of the common articles of clothing in Danish, including jewelry and accessories.
| English | Danish |
|---|---|
| Hat | en Hat |
| Gloves | Handsker |
| Shirt | en Skjorte |
| Dress | en Kjole |
| Skirt | en Nederdel |
| Sweater/Jumper | en Trøje |
| Trousers/Pants | Bukser |
| Underwear | et Undertøj |
| Shorts | Korte bukser |
| Shoes | Sko |
| Boots | Støvler |
| Socks | Strømper |
| Scarf | en Halstørklæde |
| Tie | et Slips |
| Earrings | Øreringe |
| Coat | en Frakke |
| Jacket | en Jakke |
| Ring | en Ring |
| Necklace | en Halskæde |
| Bracelet | et Armbånd |
| Watch | et Ur |
| Glasses | Briller |
| Handbag/purse | en Håndtaske |
There you have it – a comprehensive guide to the human body and clothes in Danish! Learning these words will give you a solid foundation on which to build your Danish vocabulary. Danish is a relatively easy language to build sentences in, so you’ll easily be able to incorporate these new words into your conversations.
The good thing about many of the words you’ve encountered here is that they resemble their English counterparts, as you probably noticed. This means that it won’t be too difficult to remember them going forward.
You’ll still need to practice, however. Digital or physical flashcards are a great way to do this; you can make some yourself using flashcard apps or dry erase cards.
Wanna learn some more Danish vocabulary? Check out our post Numbers and Counting in Danish, or head over to our Danish Proverbs and Quotes post to see our pick of the best Danish proverbs, with audio and English translations.
