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  1. Danish language - Wikipedia

    Danish itself can be divided into three main dialect areas: Jutlandic (West Danish), Insular Danish (including the standard variety), and East Danish (including Bornholmian and Scanian).

  2. Danish language | Scandinavian, Germanic, Grammar | Britannica

    Danish language, the official language of Denmark, spoken there by more than five million people. It is also spoken in a few communities south of the German border; it is taught in the schools …

  3. DANISH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DANISH is of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language. How to use Danish in a sentence.

  4. The Danish Language | A Story of History and Identity

    Danish is the language of Denmark, spoken by around 6 million people. Even though not many people speak it compared to bigger languages, Danish has a long history. It has a unique …

  5. Danish language - Omniglot

    Danish is a North Germanic language spoken mainly in Denmark, where there are 5.46 million speakers, and by 6,200 people in Greenland, and 1,546 people in the Faroe Islands.

  6. What Is a Danish?

    Jan 23, 2025 · Although nearly 86% of the Danish population speaks English, the local language remains a pivotal cultural marker and is central to education and public life. The essence of …

  7. 80 useful Danish phrases you should know (by a Dane)

    Jun 26, 2025 · Danish is a Scandinavian language originating in Old Norse, the common language of the Vikings. While it has its unique characteristics, if you know Danish, you’ll likely …

  8. Danish – The Languages

    Denmark is home to a number of dialects, which can be broadly categorized into Jutlandic, Island Danish, and East Danish dialects. While these dialects are mostly mutually intelligible, they do …

  9. History of Danish - Wikipedia

    The Danish language developed during the Middle Ages out of Old East Norse, the common predecessor of Danish and Swedish. It was a late form of common Old Norse.

  10. Danish language - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Danish is the Germanic language spoken in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and parts of Greenland and Germany (Southern Schleswig). Around 5.5 million people speak Danish.