How to Count Numbers in Danish
Understanding Danish Numbers
Counting in Danish might seem challenging at first due to unique pronunciation and structure, but with practice, it becomes easier.
Cardinal Numbers
Cardinal numbers in Danish are used for counting. The first ten numbers are fundamental to understand before advancing. Here's how you count from one to ten:
en
one
to
two
tre
three
fire
four
fem
five
seks
six
syv
seven
otte
eight
ni
nine
ti
ten
Tens and Beyond
Numbers beyond ten in Danish follow a pattern similar to English, though their pronunciation and formation might differ. Here's how to count by tens:
tyve
twenty
tredive
thirty
fyrre
forty
halvtreds
fifty
tres
sixty
halvfjerds
seventy
firs
eighty
halvfems
ninety
hundrede
hundred
Unique Features of Danish Numbers
Danish numbers from 50 to 90 have a unique base of archaic words representing half and full increments of twenties. For example, 'halvtreds' means 'half three' referring to (30+20).
Tips for Learning Danish Numbers
Practice by writing numbers out in Danish. Listening to native speakers can also help you grasp pronunciation and rhythm.
Further Reading
- Free Danish Lessons
Explore free Danish language resources to enhance your learning.
- Danish Lesson 1
Start with basic Danish lessons including numbers.
- Danish Numbers
See a comprehensive list of numbers in Danish.