Danish · A2 (Elementary)
Time in Danish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Danish words for time are ugen (the week), måneden (the month) and året (the year). The full Danish time phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Danish vocabulary for time, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) 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 time vocabulary
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| ugen | the week |
| måneden | the month |
| året | the year |
| i overmorgen | the day after tomorrow |
| i forgårs | the day before yesterday |
| årstiden | the season |
| aftalen | the appointment |
| fristen | the deadline |
| til tiden | on time |
| for sent | running late |
Example sentences
Jeg arbejder fem dage om ugen.
I work five days a week.
Næste måned tager jeg på ferie.
Next month I am going on holiday.
I overmorgen har jeg en aftale.
The day after tomorrow I have an appointment.
I forgårs regnede det.
The day before yesterday it rained.
Jeg har en aftale hos lægen.
I have an appointment at the doctor's.
Jeg er for sent ude — undskyld!
I am running late — sorry!
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