How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Danish words on “Repairs and upkeep”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 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: DIY and housework

Cleaning, repairing, painting, screwing: the Danish words for housework, tools and DIY.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Danish	English
skraldespand	bin
skraldepose	bin bag
cement	cement
håndværker	craftsman
støv	dust
hammer	hammer
husarbejde	housework
strygejern	iron
læk	leak
vaterpas	level
søm	nail
maling	paint
rør	pipe
tang	pliers
lod	plumb line
malerrulle	roller
sandpapir	sandpaper
skrue	screw
pakning	seal
frø	seed
kortslutning	short circuit
sæbe	soap
svamp	sponge
plet	stain
bore	to drill
tømme	to empty
fastgøre	to fasten
folde	to fold
lime	to glue
stryge	to iron
male	to paint
plante	to plant
samle igen	to reassemble
smide ud	to throw away
værktøj	tool
værktøjskasse	tool box
vasketøj	washing
opvaskemiddel	washing up liquid
træ	wood
arbejdsbænk	workbench

Level 2: medium 34 words

Danish	English
forklæde	apron
klorin	bleach
kost	broom
spand	bucket
klud	cloth
tøjklemme	clothes peg
pottemuld	compost
boremaskine	drill
bor	drill bit
fil	file
spartelmasse	filler
havearbejde	gardening
rengøringsmiddel	household cleanerGeneral term for household cleaning
isoleringsmateriale	insulating material
plæneklipper	lawn mower
blikkenslagerarbejde	plumbing
tilbud	quote
skrald	rubbish
sav	saw
skruetrækker	screwdriver
silikone	silicone
målebånd	tape measure
justere	to adjust
skille ad	to dismantle
skylle	to rinse
skrubbe	to scrub
sortere	to sort
feje	to sweep
pusle	to tinker
støvsuge	to vacuum
vande	to water
hobbykniv	utility knife
spændeskive	washer
affald	waste

Level 3: hard 26 words

Danish	English
bolt	bolt
rensemiddel	cleaning productProduct used to clean a surface
skyllemiddel	fabric softener
håndkost	hand brush
strygning	ironing
moppe	mop
knibtang	pincers
vinkel	set square
pletfjerner	stain remover
hæftemaskine	stapler
tape	tape
fylde op	to clutter
bestryge	to coat
rydde ud	to declutter
desinficere	to disinfect
tørre støv af	to dust
sømme	to nail
slibe	to sand
save	to saw
skrue i	to screw
afrense	to strip
skrue af	to unscrew
luge	to weed
vandlås	waste trap
vandkande	watering can
svensknøgle	wrench

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Danish words on “Repairs and upkeep”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 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.