🇩🇰 Danish phrases

How to Say "Love" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
kærlighed
"Love" in Danish · say it like kay-er-lee-hed

The most natural way to say "Love" in Danish is kærlighed. 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

elsker
used when expressing love for someone
kærlig
used to describe something as loving or affectionate

When to use it

You can use 'kærlighed' when talking about romantic feelings or deep affection for someone. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. You might say it to a partner, family member, or close friend to express your feelings.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Jeg har meget kærlighed til min familie.I have a lot of love for my family.
Kærlighed er vigtigt i livet.Love is important in life.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'kærlighed' with 'elsker', which is more about the act of loving rather than the feeling itself.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear kærlighed, 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 you say 'I love you' in Danish?

You say 'Jeg elsker dig'.

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