A0 · Point Zéro Chapitre 2

First Encounters

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1 min
Règles dans ce chapitre Pratique rapide

Chapter in 30 Seconds

Master the art of Danish introductions and polite interactions with confidence.

  • Distinguish between formal and informal greetings.
  • Introduce yourself using common patterns.
  • Express gratitude and well-wishes naturally.
Unlock the door to your first Danish conversation.

Ce que tu vas apprendre

Master basic greetings and polite expressions for daily life. Learn how to introduce yourself and say goodbye in formal and informal settings.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: Initiate a simple, polite, and grammatically correct introduction with a native speaker.

Conseils et astuces (4)

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink it. 'Hej' is almost always correct.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Formal vs. Informal Greetings
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Keep it simple

Don't overthink it. 'Jeg hedder' is all you need.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Your Name with 'Jeg hedder'
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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate. 'Tak' is always correct.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Phrases: Tak and Selv tak
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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the grammar. Just use the phrase as a block.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Asking 'How are you?' (Hvordan går det?)

Vocabulaire clé (7)

Hej Hi/Hello Goddag Good day hedder is called Tak Thanks Selv tak You're welcome Hvordan How Vi ses See you

Real-World Preview

coffee

Meeting a Neighbor

Review Summary

  • Hej / Goddag
  • Jeg hedder [Name]
  • Tak / Selv tak
  • Hvordan går det?
  • Vi ses / Hej hej

Erreurs courantes

While 'Jeg er' means 'I am', Danes strictly use 'Jeg hedder' (I am called) for names.

Wrong: Jeg er [Name]
Correct: Jeg hedder [Name]

Translating 'How are you' literally to 'Hvordan er du' is incorrect. 'Hvordan går det' asks about the state of things.

Wrong: Hvordan er du?
Correct: Hvordan går det?

Using 'Goddag' with friends sounds overly stiff. Match your greeting to the situation.

Wrong: Goddag to everyone
Correct: Use 'Hej' for friends and 'Goddag' for formal situations.

Next Steps

You've successfully completed the first step of your Danish journey! Keep practicing these phrases until they feel like second nature.

Record yourself saying these phrases and listen back.

Continue to: Who are We?

Pratique rapide (10)

Choose the right response.

— Tak! — ___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Selv tak
Standard response.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Phrases: Tak and Selv tak

What is the question?

___ hedder du?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hvad
Hvad is used for names.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Your Name with 'Jeg hedder'

Find the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Hej, vi ses!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hej
Should be 'Hej hej'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Basic Farewells: Hej hej and Vi ses

Which is the correct goodbye?

How do you say goodbye to a friend?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hej hej
Hej hej is the standard informal goodbye.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Basic Farewells: Hej hej and Vi ses

Fill in the blank.

Vi ___ i morgen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ses
The reflexive 'ses' is required.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Basic Farewells: Hej hej and Vi ses

Fill in the missing word.

Hvordan ___ det?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: går
The verb 'går' is used in this phrase.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Asking 'How are you?' (Hvordan går det?)

Choose the best register.

Which is best for a job interview?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Farvel
Farvel is more formal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Basic Farewells: Hej hej and Vi ses

Fill in the correct verb.

Jeg ___ Anna.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hedder
The verb for naming is 'hedder'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Your Name with 'Jeg hedder'

Fill in the blank.

Han ___ Erik.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hedder
Hedder is for all subjects.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Your Name with 'Jeg hedder'

What is the best greeting for a friend?

Which one is best?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hej
'Hej' is the standard informal greeting.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Formal vs. Informal Greetings

Score: /10

Questions fréquentes (6)

Yes, absolutely. Danish is very informal.
It means goodbye.
It is better to use 'Jeg hedder'.
It is neutral.
No, it is neutral and used everywhere.
Yes, it is very common.
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