Transportation

1. Hvor er nærmeste metrostation?

   Where is the nearest metro station?

   Usage

   Find the nearest metro station in Copenhagen

   Grammar Note

   Copenhagen's underground is called "Metro"; "station" is shared with English

2. En billet til Aarhus, tak

   One ticket to Aarhus, please

   Usage

   Purchase a ticket to your destination

   Grammar Note

   "Til" means "to/until/towards"

3. Hvad koster det?

   How much does it cost?

   Usage

   Ask the price of a ticket or service

   Grammar Note

   "Hvad koster det" is the standard "how much does it cost" phrase

4. Kører denne bus til centrum?

   Does this bus go to the city center?

   Usage

   Confirm the bus route goes to the center

   Grammar Note

   "Kører" is the present tense of "køre" (to drive/run); used for transit

5. Kan du køre mig til lufthavnen?

   Can you drive me to the airport?

   Usage

   Ask a taxi to take you to the airport

   Grammar Note

   "Lufthavnen" = "luft" (air) + "havn" (harbour/port) + definite "-en"

6. Stop her, tak

   Stop here, please

   Usage

   Tell the driver to stop at your location

   Grammar Note

   "Stop" is identical to English; borrowed/shared word

7. Hvornår afgår toget?

   When does the train depart?

   Usage

   Ask about train departure time

   Grammar Note

   "Afgår" from "afgå" (to depart); "toget" = the train (definite form)

8. Er der forsinkelse?

   Is there a delay?

   Usage

   Check if there is a delay on public transport

   Grammar Note

   "Er der" = is there; equivalent to English "is there"

9. Hvor lang tid tager det?

   How long does it take?

   Usage

   Ask how long a journey takes

   Grammar Note

   "Tager" is the present tense of "tage" (to take); "tager tid" = takes time

10. Tager I MobilePay?

    Do you accept MobilePay?

    Usage

    Ask if Denmark's ubiquitous mobile payment app MobilePay is accepted

    Grammar Note

    MobilePay is used by virtually all Danes for everyday payments

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