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.