Danske Tal – Danish Numbers
Master the tricky Danish numbers with a converter and a listening quiz. Perfect for beginners.
📖 Number Reference
1‑19
- 1 – en
- 2 – to
- 3 – tre
- 4 – fire
- 5 – fem
- 6 – seks
- 7 – syv
- 8 – otte
- 9 – ni
- 10 – ti
- 11 – elleve
- 12 – tolv
- 13 – tretten
- 14 – fjorten
- 15 – femten
- 16 – seksten
- 17 – sytten
- 18 – atten
- 19 – nitten
Tens
- 20 – tyve
- 30 – tredive
- 40 – fyrre
- 50 – halvtreds
- 60 – tres
- 70 – halvfjerds
- 80 – firs
- 90 – halvfems
- 100 – hundrede
Remember: units come first, then “og”, then tens (e.g., 21 = enogtyve).
📚 100 Example Numbers (0‑99)
| Digit | Danish |
|---|---|
| 0 | nul |
| 1 | en |
| 2 | to |
| 3 | tre |
| 4 | fire |
| 5 | fem |
| 6 | seks |
| 7 | syv |
| 8 | otte |
| 9 | ni |
| 10 | ti |
| 11 | elleve |
| 12 | tolv |
| 13 | tretten |
| 14 | fjorten |
| 15 | femten |
| 16 | seksten |
| 17 | sytten |
| 18 | atten |
| 19 | nitten |
| 20 | tyve |
| 21 | enogtyve |
| 22 | toogtyve |
| 23 | treogtyve |
| 24 | fireogtyve |
| 25 | femogtyve |
| 26 | seksogtyve |
| 27 | syvogtyve |
| 28 | otteogtyve |
| 29 | niogtyve |
| 30 | tredive |
| 31 | enogtredive |
| 32 | toogtredive |
| 33 | treogtredive |
| 34 | fireogtredive |
| 35 | femogtredive |
| 36 | seksogtredive |
| 37 | syvogtredive |
| 38 | otteogtredive |
| 39 | niogtredive |
| 40 | fyrre |
| 41 | enogfyrre |
| 42 | toogfyrre |
| 43 | treogfyrre |
| 44 | fireogfyrre |
| 45 | femogfyrre |
| 46 | seksogfyrre |
| 47 | syvogfyrre |
| 48 | otteogfyrre |
| 49 | niogfyrre |
| 50 | halvtreds |
| 51 | enoghalvtreds |
| 52 | tooghalvtreds |
| 53 | treoghalvtreds |
| 54 | fireoghalvtreds |
| 55 | femoghalvtreds |
| 56 | seksoghalvtreds |
| 57 | syvoghalvtreds |
| 58 | otteoghalvtreds |
| 59 | nioghalvtreds |
| 60 | tres |
| 61 | enogtres |
| 62 | toogtres |
| 63 | treogtres |
| 64 | fireogtres |
| 65 | femogtres |
| 66 | seksogtres |
| 67 | syvogtres |
| 68 | otteogtres |
| 69 | niogtres |
| 70 | halvfjerds |
| 71 | enoghalvfjerds |
| 72 | tooghalvfjerds |
| 73 | treoghalvfjerds |
| 74 | fireoghalvfjerds |
| 75 | femoghalvfjerds |
| 76 | seksoghalvfjerds |
| 77 | syvoghalvfjerds |
| 78 | otteoghalvfjerds |
| 79 | nioghalvfjerds |
| 80 | firs |
| 81 | enogfirs |
| 82 | toogfirs |
| 83 | treogfirs |
| 84 | fireogfirs |
| 85 | femogfirs |
| 86 | seksogfirs |
| 87 | syvogfirs |
| 88 | otteogfirs |
| 89 | niogfirs |
| 90 | halvfems |
| 91 | enoghalvfems |
| 92 | tooghalvfems |
| 93 | treoghalvfems |
| 94 | fireoghalvfems |
| 95 | femoghalvfems |
| 96 | seksoghalvfems |
| 97 | syvoghalvfems |
| 98 | otteoghalvfems |
| 99 | nioghalvfems |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Danish numbers so weird?
Danish uses a vigesimal (base‑20) system for tens above 50, inherited from old Norse and French influence. For example, “halvtreds” is short for “halv tre sinds tyve” (half third times twenty) = 2.5 × 20 = 50.
How do I say 55 in Danish?
55 is “femoghalvtreds” – literally “five and half‑fifty”.
What about 100?
100 is “hundrede”. Numbers above 100 are built similarly, e.g. 101 is “ethundredeoget”.
Is there an easy way to remember the tens?
Learn the pattern: 20 = tyve, 30 = tredive, 40 = fyrre, 50 = halvtreds, 60 = tres, 70 = halvfjerds, 80 = firs, 90 = halvfems. Note that 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 all end in “s”.
Why is 50 called “halvtreds”?
It comes from “halv tred sinds tyve” meaning “half third time twenty” (2.5 × 20).
How do I pronounce “halvfems”?
It sounds like “hal‑fems” with a soft ‘d’? Actually, the ‘d’ in “halv” is soft, and “fems” rhymes with “gems”. Listen to the audio in the module!
Do I need to learn numbers for PD3?
Yes, numbers appear in listening tasks, dates, prices, and addresses. This module will help.
What about numbers after 100?
This module focuses on 0‑100, the most common range. Once you master these, you can build larger numbers by adding “hundrede” and “og”.
How can I practice listening to Danish numbers?
Use the listening challenge in this module! It speaks random numbers so you can train your ear.
Is there a trick for numbers like 21 (enogtyve)?
Yes: units first, then “og”, then tens. So 21 = “en+og+tyve” = “enogtyve”.
About this module
This module helps you conquer Danish numbers – one of the most challenging parts of learning the language. The converter instantly shows the Danish word for any number 0‑100, so you can see the pattern. The listening challenge speaks a random number (using the browser’s speech synthesis) and you type what you heard – just like in real life or in exams (PD3, Studieprøven).
The Danish number system is famously irregular, with remnants of a base‑20 system (e.g., “halvtreds” for 50). This module will help you internalise the patterns through repetition and active recall. Perfect for self‑study or classroom supplement.