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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Taler du engelsk?
"Do you speak English?" in Danish 路 say it like tah-ler doo eng-elsk

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Danish is Taler du engelsk?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Taler De engelsk?
This is a more formal way to ask, often used in polite contexts.
Snakker du engelsk?
This is a more casual way to ask, commonly used in informal settings.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. If you are unsure about the person's language skills, this is a polite way to ask.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Taler du engelsk?Do you speak English?
Taler De engelsk?Do you speak English? (formal)
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'snakker' in formal situations, where 'taler' is more appropriate.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Taler du engelsk?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Danish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I respond if I speak English?

You can say 'Ja, jeg taler engelsk.' which means 'Yes, I speak English.'

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