How to Say “Hey Siri” in Danish

By Sonia Beatrice • Updated September 30, 2026

Hej Siri

The phrase "hey siri" in Danish is Hej Siri.

Did you know?

The word hej is so central to Danish culture that it is often doubled to hej hej when saying goodbye, rather than hello.
In Denmark, hej is used across almost all social hierarchies, reflecting the country's generally egalitarian and informal social structure.
The word hej was adopted into Danish from the Swedish language.

Examples in context

Ringer til mor.
Calling mom.
Her er nogle billeder af hunde.
Here are some pictures of dogs.
Hej Siri, hvad er klokken?
Hey Siri, what time is it?
Jeg siger bare Hej Siri.
I just say Hey Siri.
Hej Siri, ring til mor.
Hey Siri, call mom.

Example conversation

Noah is trying to use his phone's voice assistant.

Mette

Virker din telefon?
Does your phone work?
Noah

Hej Siri, afspil musik.
Hey Siri, play music.
Mette

Den reagerede ikke på dig.
It didn't react to you.
Noah

Jeg skal nok sige Hej Siri tydeligere.
I will have to say Hey Siri more clearly.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries hej, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Sonia Beatrice

Hej, I'm Sonia. A language enthusiast, baking aficionado, and a total hygge devotee! As an author, I've written extensively on 'how to' speak Danish - from common phrases like "Hej" (Hello) and "Jeg elsker dig" (I love you) to the diverse nouns of the Danish vocabulary. While I love sipping on a "Kaffe" (coffee) in the chilly afternoons, I spend my time engrossed in the beauty of colorful Lego designs and wandering through the historic streets of Nyhavn. Join me, and let's unravel the beauty of Danish culture and language together.

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