How to Say "English" in Danish

engelsk

/ˈɛŋˀəlsɡ/neuter

The English language in Danish is engelsk.

engelsk can be used as a name for the English language or as an adjective meaning of or pertaining to England or the English language.

Meaning: the English language (name)

Related words

/ˈɛŋˀəlsɡ/

Because engelsk is an adjective, a Danish speaker might use it to describe an 'engelsk kage', which refers to a specific type of cake, rather than a cake from England.
In Danish, the word engelsk is not capitalized when used as an adjective or to refer to the language, unlike the English word 'English'.
In Danish schools, engelsk is typically the first foreign language taught, often preceding the study of other Nordic languages.

De kan ikke engelsk.
They don't know English.
This sentence is useful for saying someone does not know engelsk.
Tatoeba #8047530 by danepo, translation #4986309 by Airvian
For engelsk, tast 1.
For English, press 1.
This sentence is useful for a prompt to press 1 for engelsk.
Tatoeba #12718760 by danepo, translation #12717416 by rul
Han kan lidt engelsk.
He knows a little English.
This sentence is useful for saying someone knows a little engelsk.
Tatoeba #4960521 by danepo, translation #4960516 by AlanF_US
Han er dygtig til at tale engelsk.
He is proficient in speaking English.
Den engelske kultur påvirker det danske sprog.
The English culture influences the Danish language.
Jeg elsker engelske film!
I love English movies!
Taler du engelsk?
Do you speak English?
Ja, jeg taler engelsk
Yes, I speak English
Jeg er ved at lære engelsk.
I am learning English.
Han/hun taler flydende engelsk.
He/she speaks fluent English.
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