Signification
Asking for directions to a station
Contexte culturel
Danish train stations are often the social hub of a town, featuring a '7-Eleven' and sometimes a 'Pølsevogn'. In Copenhagen, 'stationen' usually refers to the Central Station (Hovedbanegården) or the nearest S-train/Metro stop. It is polite to start your question with 'Undskyld' (Excuse me) when approaching a stranger. Danes use 'Rejseplanen' (an app) to find stations, but asking locals is still very common.
Use 'Undskyld'
Always start with 'Undskyld' to sound like a polite local.
Don't forget the -en
Saying 'station' instead of 'stationen' sounds like 'Where is station?'
Signification
Asking for directions to a station
Use 'Undskyld'
Always start with 'Undskyld' to sound like a polite local.
Don't forget the -en
Saying 'station' instead of 'stationen' sounds like 'Where is station?'
S-tog vs. Metro
In Copenhagen, specify if you want the 'S-tog' or 'Metro' for better directions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask where the station is.
Hvor ______ stationen?
While 'er' is possible, 'ligger' is the most idiomatic Danish verb for the location of a building.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for the station?
Pick the best option:
This version uses the correct verb and the definite article '-en'.
Match the Danish words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Turist: Undskyld, hvor ligger stationen? Dansker: Den ______ lige derovre.
The answer should mirror the verb used in the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvor ______ stationen?
While 'er' is possible, 'ligger' is the most idiomatic Danish verb for the location of a building.
Pick the best option:
This version uses the correct verb and the definite article '-en'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the phrase.
Turist: Undskyld, hvor ligger stationen? Dansker: Den ______ lige derovre.
The answer should mirror the verb used in the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct and understood, though 'ligger' is slightly more idiomatic for buildings.
'Banegård' is usually the main, large station in a city, while 'station' can be any stop.
Yes, 'hvor' is the standard interrogative for location.
You say 'Hvor ligger den nærmeste station?'
Expressions liées
Hvor er toilettet?
similarWhere is the toilet?
Hvor ligger banegården?
synonymWhere is the main train station?
Hvornår går toget?
builds onWhen does the train leave?
Hvor er stoppestedet?
similarWhere is the bus stop?
