Danish · A1 (Beginner)
Hobbies in Danish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Danish words for hobbies are læse (to read), dyrke sport (to do sports) and lave mad (to cook). The full Danish hobbies phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Danish vocabulary for hobbies, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Danish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key hobbies vocabulary
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| læse | to read |
| dyrke sport | to do sports |
| lave mad | to cook |
| rejse | to travel |
| musik | music |
| biografen | the cinema |
| svømme | to swim |
| danse | to dance |
| bogen | the book |
| fodbold | football |
Example sentences
Jeg læser gerne bøger.
I like reading books.
Jeg dyrker sport hver dag.
I do sports every day.
Jeg laver mad i weekenden.
I cook at weekends.
Jeg rejser gerne rundt i Europa.
I like travelling around Europe.
Jeg lytter til musik hver dag.
I listen to music every day.
I Danmark er fodbold meget populært.
In Denmark football is very popular.
How to actually learn these
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