Guide to Navigating a Danish-Language Workplace with 50 Phrases
In Danish offices, knowing a few key phrases can make a significant difference in communication and collaboration. Here are some common Danish expressions that are particularly useful in a business setting.
Collaboration and Communication
- Vi bliver nødt til at samarbejde for at finde en løsning - We need to collaborate to solve this.
- Lad os drøfte strategien videre - Let's continue to discuss the strategy.
- Kommer du til sommerferieafslutningen? - Are you coming to the get together to mark the start of the summer holidays?
Politeness and Professionalism
Politeness is highly valued in Danish office communication. Here are some phrases that demonstrate respect and professionalism:
- Tak - Thank you
- Mange tak - Many thanks
- Nej, tak - No, thank you
- Undskyld - Excuse me
- Lad os lige parkere den for nu - Let's revisit this at a later time
- Venligst - Please (for written communication only)
Workplace Greetings and Introductions
Greeting your colleagues in Danish can help create a positive and welcoming atmosphere:
- Hej - Hello
- Hej hej - Hi
- Hej alle sammen - Hi everyone
- Hvordan går det? - How are you?
- Hvordan har du det? - How are you doing?
- Velkommen til - Welcome
- God morgen - Good morning
- God eftermiddag - Good afternoon
- God aften - Good evening
- Godt at møde dig - Nice to meet you
- Dette er Mark - This is Mark
- Hvad hedder du? - What's your name?
- Hvad var det, du hed? - What was your name?
- Det var hyggeligt at træffe dig - It was nice to meet you
- Jeg ser frem til at samarbejde med dig - I look forward to working with you
Other Useful Expressions
- Beklager - I apologise
- Tusind tak - A thousand thanks
- Nu bevæger vi lidt ud af en tangent - We seem to have become sidetracked
- Er du frisk på opgaven? - Are you up for taking on this task?
- Hvad er tidshorisonten for det? - What kind of timescale are we looking at for this to be finished?
- Det var hyggeligt at møde dig uden for kontoret - It was nice to meet you outside of the office
- Selvfølgelig - Of course
- Vi burde lave et team-building arrangement snart - We should organise a team-building event soon
- Jeg hedder Mark - My name is Mark
- Mit navn er Mark - My name is Mark
- Skal vi spise frokost sammen? - Shall we eat lunch together?
- Godt klaret - Well done
- Har du tid til et videoopkald? - Do you have time for a conference call?
- Hvad er tidsplanen for i dag? - What's the schedule for today?
- Frokostpause - Lunch break
- Det er et godt stykke arbejde - That's a good piece of work
- Vi holder fredagsbar i uge 37 - There will be drinks in the office after work on Friday August 12th
- Det var en fornøjelse - It was a pleasure
By learning these phrases, you can improve your communication with colleagues and make a positive impression in the Danish workplace.
- Engaging in culture and art could provide an opportunity to discuss various aspects of your workplace-wellness, as you might find common ground over shared interests outside of office tasks.
- Incorporating news and current events into watercooler conversations can foster a sense of community and mutual respect among team members, aligning with the values of politeness and professionalism in Danish office communication.
- By embracing learning and education-and-self-development, such as holding workshops or seminars on health-and-wellness, you can empower your colleagues to prioritize their lifestyle and nurture a more balanced work environment.
- Sharing personal goals for education-and-self-development during team meetings can help create a supportive and collaborative workspace, fostering a positive atmosphere for working together towards common objectives.
