How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Danish words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Danish vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Danish vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Danish, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Danish words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Danish	English
hue	beanie
skæg	beard
bh	bra
armbånd	bracelet
mærke	brand
knap	button
beklædningsgenstand	clothing
bomuld	cotton
kjole	dress
stof	fabric
briller	glasses
frisure	hairstyle
hat	hat
jeans	jeans
trøje	jumper
læder	leather
læbestift	lipstick
skræddersyet	made to measure
makeup	makeup
halskæde	necklace
mønster	pattern
parfume	perfume
lomme	pocket
tryk	print
ring	ring
sko	shoe
shorts	shorts
størrelse	size
ærme	sleeve
smart	smart
jakkesæt	suit
skifte tøj	to get changed
prøve	to try on
have på	to wear
sneaker	trainer
undertøj	underwear
uniform	uniform
armbåndsur	watch
brudekjole	wedding dress
uld	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Danish	English
tilbehør	accessory
støvle	boot
butterfly	bow tie
underbukser	briefsMen’s underwear
cardigan	cardigan
vatpind	cotton bud
foundation	foundation
pandehår	fringe
pels	fur
hårfarve	hair dye
hårbånd	headband
hæl	heel
smykke	jewel
trusser	knickersWomen’s underwear
blonder	lace
hør	linen
for	lining
overskæg	moustache
kittel	overall
fold	pleat
pyjamas	pyjamas
regnfrakke	raincoat
barbermaskine	razor
halstørklæde	scarf
søm	seam
brusesæbe	shower gel
sok	sock
stilethæl	stiletto heel
barbere sig	to shave
trække på	to slip on
tandbørste	toothbrush
håndklæde	towel
paraply	umbrella
fløjl	velvet
paryk	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Danish	English
ændring	alteration
ankelstøvle	ankle boot
anorak	anorak
badekåbe	bathrobe
bermudashorts	bermuda shorts
bluse	blouse
balsam	conditioner
pumps	court shoe
prøverum	fitting room
hættetrøje	hoodie
leggings	leggings
mokkasin	loafer
gammeldags	old fashioned
polyester	polyester
dunjakke	puffer jacket
sandal	sandal
genbrugsbutik	second hand shop
shampoo	shampoo
hjemmesko	slipper
strop	strap
sminke sig	to put on makeup
træningsdragt	tracksuit
trenchcoat	trench coat
pincet	tweezers
tanktop	vest top

Mini quiz

5 words from this page, picked at random. Find their translation.

Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Danish words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Danish vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.