Getting dressed is probably one of the first things you do after you wake up. Why not inject a little Danish practice into that morning routine? Learning the Danish words for clothes is one way to start filling in the world around you with the proper terminology. Whether you’re having a normal day, packing for a trip to Denmark or shopping in Copenhagen, this Danish clothing vocab will come in handy.
To get you started, we collected some simple words and phrases that’ll help you fill your linguistic closet. To hear each term pronounced by a native speaker, just click the play button next to them!
Danish Clothing Vocabulary
Summer Clothing
summer clothes — sommertøj
clothes — tøj
a dress — en kjole
shorts — shorts
a T-shirt — en T-shirt
flip-flops — klip klapper
shoes — sko
a skirt — en nederdel
a cap — en kasket
a blouse — en bluse
a shirt — en skjorte
a swimsuit — en badedragt
a cardigan — en cardigan
sunglasses — solbriller
sandals — sandaler
a top — en top
Winter Clothing
winter clothes — vintertøj
a sweater — en trøje
pants — bukser
a scarf — et halstørklæde
a hat — en hue
a coat — en frakke
boots — støvler
tights — strømpebukser
thick socks — tykke sokker
rubber boots — gummistøvler
jeans — cowboybukser
earmuffs — ørevarmere
a woolen hat — en uldhue
gloves — handsker
mittens — vanter
Formal Attire
formal dress — festtøj
a dinner jacket — en smoking
a vest — en vest
a gown — en gallakjole
jewelry — et smykke
a cocktail dress — en cocktailkjole
a bow tie — en butterfly
high heels — stiletter
Underwear
underwear — et undertøj
underpants — underbukser
an undershirt — en undertrøje
pajamas — en pyjamas
boxer shorts — boxershorts
panties — en trusse
a bra — en BH
socks — sokker
Useful Phrases
I am looking for green pants. — Jeg leder efter et par grønne bukser.
That’s the latest fashion. — Det er på mode lige nu.
I have nothing to wear. — Jeg har ingenting at tage på.
Do you have these jeans in a different color? — Har du de her cowboybukser i en anden farve?
This jacket is really cool. — Denne her jakke er mega cool.
This white blouse is very pretty. — Denne hvide bluse er meget fin.
The coat is too expensive. — Frakken er for dyr.