In this episode, we're heading to the kebab shop! You'll learn how to order food, understand some of the common questions you might hear behind the counter, and say what you do and don't want in your order. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order a pita or durum in Danish, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or making that classic late-night stop after the bar.

We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the Danish letter Y. You'll practice the sound in words like kylling and undskyld, and hear how the same written vowel can sound different depending on the word.

Words of the Day

Nummer - Number

Elleve - Eleven

Tolv - Twelve

Undskyld - Sorry / Excuse me

Kylling - Chicken

Med det hele? - With everything?

En pose? - A bag?

God arbejdslyst - Have a good day at work / Enjoy your work

Main Dialogue

Victoria: Hej.

Andrew: Hej. Jeg vil gerne have en nummer 11, pita falafel, tak. Nej undskyld, en nummer 12 pita kylling menu.

Victoria: Med det hele?

Andrew: Ja tak.

Victoria: Og chili?

Andrew: Ellers tak.

Victoria: Til at tage med eller spise her?

Andrew: Til at tage med.

Victoria: En pose?

Andrew: Nej tak.

Victoria: Så skal jeg bede om 117 kr.

Andrew: Perfekt.

Victoria: Nr. 12 pita kylling menu uden chili, værsgo.

Andrew: Tak, god arbejdslyst.

Victoria: Tak og god aften.

Words and Phrase Variations

With and without

Med - With

Uden - Without

Ja, men uden løg - Yes, but without onion

Ja, men uden tomat - Yes, but without tomato

Ja, men uden tomat og løg - Yes, but without tomato and onion

Vegetables and toppings

Løg - Onion

Tomat - Tomato

Agurk - Cucumber

Salat - Lettuce

Hvidløg - Garlic

Choosing your dressing

Dressing? - Dressing?

Hvilken dressing vil du have? - Which dressing would you like?

Useful responses

Ja tak - Yes, please

Nej tak - No, thank you

Ellers tak - No, thank you

Til at tage med - To go / Takeaway

Spise her - Eat here

Pronunciation Point

This episode focuses on the Danish letter Y, a sound that can be particularly tricky for English speakers.

You'll practice it in words like:

Kylling - Chicken

Undskyld - Sorry / Excuse me

One way to find the Danish Y sound is to start with an English "ee" sound, like in see, and then tightly round your lips while keeping your tongue in place.

We'll also hear how the written Y can change depending on the word. In lyst, from god arbejdslyst, the vowel is more open and sounds closer to the Danish Ø.

Coming Next Time

Join us next time as we head to the kiosk, or corner shop, to pick up a package and a few goodies while learning more Danish for everyday situations.

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In this mini-episode accompanying Episode 7, Ordering at the Bar, we practise the Danish numbers from 1 to 10, along with the number 304. Listen, repeat and practise saying the numbers with us. This mini-episode works best alongside the full episode, but you can also listen to it on its own.

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In this episode, we're heading to the bar! You'll learn how to order drinks in Danish, understand some of the questions you might hear from the person behind the counter, and ask for everything from a draft beer to a glass of wine or water. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order confidently at a busy bar, café, or other counter.

We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the letter Ø and the difference between the Danish L and soft d sounds, using two very important Danish words: øl and rød.

Words of the Day

Kan jeg hjælpe den næste? - Can I help who's next?

Hvad kunne du tænke dig? - What would you like?

Øl - Beer

Fadøl - Draft beer

Vin - Wine

Vand - Water

Rødvin - Red wine

Hvidvin - White wine

Drikkekort - Drink menu

Desværre - Unfortunately

Var det alt? - Was that all?

Main Dialogue

Victoria: Kan jeg hjælpe den næste?

Andrew: Ja, det er mig.

Victoria: Hvad kunne du tænke dig?

Andrew: Uh, må jeg bede om to fadøl, tak.

Victoria: Ellers andet?

Andrew: Ja, jeg vil også gerne have et glas vin. Må jeg se jeres drikkekort?

Victoria: Det har vi ikke, desværre. Vi har rødvin og hvidvin.

Andrew: Hmmm. Jeg vil gerne have et glas rødvin, tak.

Victoria: Værsgo. To fadøl og et glas rødvin. Var det alt?

Andrew: Hov, og tre glas vand, tak.

Victoria: Okay, det bliver 304 kr.

Words and Phrase Variations

Beer and drinks

En pils - A pilsner / beer

Bajer - Beer (slang)

Øllebølle - Beer (playful slang)

Fadbamse - Draft beer (slang)

En flaske vin - A bottle of wine

At the bar or counter

Hvad skulle det være? - What will it be?

Er I klar til at bestille? - Are you ready to order?

Så skal jeg bede om 304 kroner - That will be 304 kroner

Going to the pub

Værtshus - Pub / tavern

Bodega - A small, informal Danish pub

Pronunciation Focus

This episode focuses on the Danish letter Ø.

You'll practice the slightly different Ø sounds in:

Øl - Beer

Rød - Red

We'll also use these two words to practice the difference between an L and the Danish soft d.

In øl, the tip of your tongue moves behind your upper front teeth to make the L.

In rød, the tip of your tongue stays behind your lower front teeth to make the soft d.

And a little bonus: ø isn't just a letter. The word ø also means "island" in Danish!

Coming Next Time

Join us next time as we make the classic late-night journey from the bar to get a kebab. You'll learn more useful Danish for ordering food and navigating another very important part of Danish nightlife.

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