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How to Say "How are you?" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hvordan har du det?
"How are you?" in Danish 路 say it like vor-dan har du deh

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Danish is Hvordan har du det?. 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

Hvordan g氓r det?
more casual and often used among friends
Hvordan st氓r det til?
a bit more formal, suitable for acquaintances

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting someone and wanting to know how they are doing. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It shows that you care about the other person's well-being.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Hej, hvordan har du det?Hi, how are you?
Jeg har det godt, hvordan har du det?I am doing well, how are you?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'hvordan' without 'har du det', which can sound incomplete.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hvordan har du det?, 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

Is it okay to ask this question to someone you just met?

Yes, it's a friendly way to start a conversation.

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