Entering the Danish healthcare system as an international professional is both rewarding and challenging. While your medical skills are universal, the social and linguistic nuances of a Danish hospital or care home (plejehjem) are unique.
Why Language Matters in SOSU
In Denmark, patient care is built on ligeværdighed (equality) and tillid (trust). Being able to explain a procedure or ask about a patient's well-being in their native tongue improves safety and provides dignity.
What This Guide Covers
We have compiled 100 of the most frequently used phrases for SOSU-hjælpere, assistenter, and nurses. This guide is organized by clinical task—from admission to emergency protocols.
Below, you will find our interactive phrase directory. Use the search bar to find specific terms, and click the "Listen" button to hear the correct pronunciation.
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Patient Admission (Indlæggelse)
English Context
Welcome to our facility. How are you feeling today?
Danish Pronunciation
Velkommen til vores afdeling. Hvordan har du det i dag?
English Context
Can you please fill out this form?
Danish Pronunciation
Vil du være sød at udfylde denne formular?
English Context
Do you have any allergies?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du nogen allergier?
English Context
What brings you here today?
Danish Pronunciation
Hvad bringer dig her i dag?
English Context
Can you describe your symptoms?
Danish Pronunciation
Kan du beskrive dine symptomer?
English Context
Do you have any existing medical conditions?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du nogen eksisterende sygdomme?
English Context
Are you currently taking any medications?
Danish Pronunciation
Tager du noget medicin i øjeblikket?
English Context
Have you been hospitalized before?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du været indlagt før?
English Context
We need to take your vital signs.
Danish Pronunciation
Vi skal måle dine vitalparametre.
English Context
Please provide a sample of your urine.
Danish Pronunciation
Vil du være venlig at aflevere en urinprøve?
Taking Vital Signs (Måling af værdier)
English Context
I need to take your blood pressure.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg skal måle dit blodtryk.
English Context
Please roll up your sleeve.
Danish Pronunciation
Rul venligst dit ærme op.
English Context
I'm going to check your temperature.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg vil gerne måle din temperatur.
English Context
Let me measure your pulse.
Danish Pronunciation
Lad mig måle din puls.
English Context
I need to listen to your heart and lungs.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg skal lytte til dit hjerte og dine lunger.
English Context
Please breathe in and out slowly.
Danish Pronunciation
Træk vejret langsomt ind og ud.
English Context
Your vital signs are normal.
Danish Pronunciation
Dine vitalparametre er normale.
English Context
Your blood pressure is a bit high.
Danish Pronunciation
Dit blodtryk er lidt højt.
English Context
Your temperature is elevated.
Danish Pronunciation
Din temperatur er forhøjet.
English Context
I need to record your oxygen levels.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg skal måle dit iltniveau.
Medication (Medicinering)
English Context
It’s time for your medication.
Danish Pronunciation
Det er tid til din medicin.
English Context
Have you taken this medication before?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du taget denne medicin før?
English Context
Please take this pill with water.
Danish Pronunciation
Tag venligst denne pille med vand.
English Context
Do you have any difficulty swallowing pills?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du svært ved at sluge piller?
English Context
This injection might sting a bit.
Danish Pronunciation
Denne indsprøjtning kan svie lidt.
English Context
I’ll need to give you an IV.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg skal give dig et drop.
English Context
Are you experiencing any side effects?
Danish Pronunciation
Oplever du nogen bivirkninger?
English Context
This medication should help with your pain.
Danish Pronunciation
Denne medicin burde hjælpe på dine smerter.
English Context
Make sure to take this with food.
Danish Pronunciation
Sørg for at tage dette sammen med mad.
English Context
Let me know if you feel any discomfort.
Danish Pronunciation
Sig til, hvis du føler ubehag.
Patient Care (Pleje)
English Context
Do you need help with anything?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du brug for hjælp til noget?
English Context
Are you in any pain?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du smerter?
English Context
Can you rate your pain on a scale from 1 to 10?
Danish Pronunciation
Kan du vurdere dine smerter på en skala fra 1 til 10?
English Context
Let me help you sit up.
Danish Pronunciation
Lad mig hjælpe dig med at sidde op.
English Context
I will assist you to the bathroom.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg hjælper dig ud på toilettet.
English Context
Do you need help changing your clothes?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du brug for hjælp til at skifte tøj?
English Context
Let me adjust your pillow.
Danish Pronunciation
Lad mig rette på din pude.
English Context
Would you like a blanket?
Danish Pronunciation
Kunne du tænke dig et tæppe?
English Context
Can I get you anything to drink?
Danish Pronunciation
Må jeg hente noget at drikke til dig?
Wound Care (Sårpleje)
English Context
I need to change your dressing.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg skal skifte din forbinding.
English Context
This might hurt a little.
Danish Pronunciation
Det kan gøre lidt ondt.
English Context
I’m going to clean the wound now.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg renser såret nu.
English Context
We need to keep this area dry.
Danish Pronunciation
Vi skal holde dette område tørt.
English Context
Please try not to touch the wound.
Danish Pronunciation
Prøv venligst ikke at røre ved såret.
English Context
The wound is healing nicely.
Danish Pronunciation
Såret heler fint.
English Context
I’m going to apply some antibiotic ointment.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg påfører noget antibiotisk salve.
English Context
I will bandage this up for you.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg forbinder det for dig.
English Context
Let me know if it starts bleeding again.
Danish Pronunciation
Sig til, hvis det begynder at bløde igen.
Education (Vejledning)
English Context
It’s important to take your medications as prescribed.
Danish Pronunciation
Det er vigtigt at tage din medicin som foreskrevet.
English Context
You need to follow a low-sodium diet.
Danish Pronunciation
Du skal følge en diæt med lavt saltindhold.
English Context
Make sure to stay hydrated.
Danish Pronunciation
Sørg for at få rigeligt at drikke.
English Context
Always wash your hands before eating.
Danish Pronunciation
Vask altid hænder før du spiser.
English Context
Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Danish Pronunciation
Hold øje med dit blodsukker regelmæssigt.
English Context
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Danish Pronunciation
Hvis du har spørgsmål, så tøv ikke med at spørge.
Doctors (Lægekontakt)
English Context
The doctor will be in to see you shortly.
Danish Pronunciation
Lægen kommer og ser til dig om lidt.
English Context
Let me check with the doctor about that.
Danish Pronunciation
Lad mig tjekke det med lægen.
English Context
The doctor has prescribed a new medication.
Danish Pronunciation
Lægen har ordineret en ny medicin.
English Context
The doctor has ordered some tests.
Danish Pronunciation
Lægen har bestilt nogle prøver.
English Context
I’ll inform the doctor about your pain.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg informerer lægen om dine smerter.
Emergency (Akut)
English Context
We need to act quickly.
Danish Pronunciation
Vi skal handle hurtigt.
English Context
Stay calm, we are here to help.
Danish Pronunciation
Bevar roen, vi er her for at hjælpe.
English Context
Call for emergency assistance.
Danish Pronunciation
Tilkald akut hjælp.
English Context
Are you experiencing chest pain?
Danish Pronunciation
Har du brystsmerter?
English Context
You are in good hands.
Danish Pronunciation
Du er i gode hænder.
Discharge (Udskrivelse)
English Context
You are ready to be discharged.
Danish Pronunciation
Du er klar til at blive udskrevet.
English Context
Here are your discharge papers.
Danish Pronunciation
Her er dine udskrivelsespapirer.
English Context
Schedule a follow-up appointment.
Danish Pronunciation
Bestil tid til en opfølgende samtale.
English Context
Keep the wound clean and dry.
Danish Pronunciation
Hold såret rent og tørt.
English Context
Thank you for choosing our facility.
Danish Pronunciation
Tak fordi du valgte vores afdeling.
Courtesy (Høflighed)
English Context
How can I assist you today?
Danish Pronunciation
Hvordan kan jeg hjælpe dig i dag?
English Context
Please let me know if you need anything.
Danish Pronunciation
Sig endelig til, hvis du har brug for noget.
English Context
Thank you for your patience.
Danish Pronunciation
Tak for din tålmodighed.
English Context
I appreciate your cooperation.
Danish Pronunciation
Jeg sætter pris på dit samarbejde.
English Context
Have a great day.
Danish Pronunciation
Hav en god dag.
🎥 Video Guide: Phrase Usage in Practice
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