Meaning
Stating a price.
Cultural Background
Danes are very comfortable with digital payments. While you say 'Det koster ti kroner', you will almost certainly pay with a card or MobilePay rather than physical coins. Greenland also uses the Danish Krone. Prices are generally much higher than in Denmark due to shipping costs, so 'ti kroner' won't buy you much there! The Faroe Islands use the Faroese króna, which is pegged to the Danish krone. The notes look different, but the value is the same. Norway and Sweden also use 'kroner/kronor', but they are different currencies. Don't try to pay with Swedish money in Denmark!
The 'r' is key
Always remember the 'r' in 'koster'. Without it, you are saying 'broom' or 'cost' (infinitive).
Currency confusion
Don't say 'dollars' or 'euros' if you are in Denmark; always use 'kroner'.
Meaning
Stating a price.
The 'r' is key
Always remember the 'r' in 'koster'. Without it, you are saying 'broom' or 'cost' (infinitive).
Currency confusion
Don't say 'dollars' or 'euros' if you are in Denmark; always use 'kroner'.
Use 'Bliver'
If you want to sound like a real shopkeeper, say 'Det bliver ti kroner'.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Denmark, so if it costs ten kroner, you pay exactly ten kroner.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb in the present tense.
Det ______ ti kroner.
The present tense of 'at koste' is 'koster'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'It costs ten kroner'?
'Kroner' is plural, and 'koster' is the correct present tense.
Match the Danish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic shopping vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
Kunde: Hvad koster æblet? Sælger: ______
The seller should answer with the price.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Common Prices
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet ______ ti kroner.
The present tense of 'at koste' is 'koster'.
How do you say 'It costs ten kroner'?
'Kroner' is plural, and 'koster' is the correct present tense.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic shopping vocabulary.
Kunde: Hvad koster æblet? Sælger: ______
The seller should answer with the price.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, in informal settings, just stating the amount is perfectly fine.
No, 1 krone is 'en krone'. 2 and up are 'kroner'.
You say 'Ti kroner og halvtreds øre' or just 'Ti halvtreds'.
It's a noun for a 10-krone coin. 'Har du en tier?' means 'Do you have a tenner?'
If the context is clear, you can just say the number, but 'kroner' is more polite.
No, that would imply they are for sale. Use 'koster' only for items or services.
It's a traditional design to help people distinguish coins by touch.
Yes, 'Det koster tid' (It costs time) is common.
'Koster' is everyday use; 'beløber sig til' is for formal invoices.
It is 'en krone' (common gender).
Related Phrases
Hvad koster det?
similarWhat does it cost?
Det bliver ti kroner
synonymThat will be ten kroner
En tier
specialized formA tenner
Det er billigt
similarIt is cheap
Det er dyrt
contrastIt is expensive
