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How to Say "How much is this?" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hvor meget koster det?
"How much is this?" in Danish 路 say it like vor my-ehd koh-stur deh

The most natural way to say "How much is this?" in Danish is Hvor meget koster 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

Hvad koster det?
Another common way to ask, slightly more casual.
Hvad er prisen?
More formal, often used in written contexts.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know the price of an item in a store or market. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It is a straightforward way to inquire about costs.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Hvor meget koster denne bog?How much does this book cost?
Undskyld, hvor meget koster det her?Excuse me, how much does this cost?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'koster' instead of just asking 'hvor meget'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hvor meget koster 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

Can I use this phrase in a restaurant?

Yes, it's perfectly fine to ask about prices in a restaurant.

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