Danish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Medical in Danish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Danish words for medical are sygehuset (the public hospital), den private klinik (the private clinic) and kronisk (chronic). The full Danish medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Danish vocabulary for medical, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) 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 medical vocabulary
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| sygehuset | the public hospital |
| den private klinik | the private clinic |
| kronisk | chronic |
| prøvesvar | test results |
| journalen | the medical record |
| indlæggelse | hospital admission |
| ventetid | waiting time |
| behandlingsgarantien | the treatment guarantee (max wait: 30 days) |
| patientgebyr | patient fee |
| medicinoversigten | medication overview |
Example sentences
Jeg har en kronisk sygdom.
I have a chronic illness.
Lægen gennemgår min journal.
The doctor goes through my medical record.
Der er behov for en indlæggelse på to dage.
A two-day hospital admission is needed.
Ventetiden for speciallægen er lang.
The waiting time for the specialist is long.
Jeg valgte den private klinik for kortere ventetid.
I chose the private clinic for shorter waiting time.
Behandlingsgarantien sikrer behandling inden for 30 dage.
The treatment guarantee ensures treatment within 30 days.
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