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Dialogue

Kan vi gennemgå vores bestilling, før maden bliver serveret?

kan vee GEM-nuh-goh VOH-uhs beh-STEL-ing, fur MEH-n beh-VAH seh-VEH-uhd? Could we review our order before the food comes out?

Hvad vil du gerne have bekræftet?

veh veel doo YAIR-nuh HAY-vuh beh-KREF-ted? What would you like to confirm?

Jeg bad om den milde version, ikke den stærke.

yai bahd ohm den MEL-uh ver-SHOHN, IG-uh den STAIR-guh. I asked for the mild version, not the spicy one.

Lad mig tjekke det med køkkenet.

LAH my CHEK-uh deh meh KUR-kuh-ned. Let me check that with the kitchen.

Tilbehøret er den del, jeg er mest bekymret for.

til-beh-HUR-uhd air den del, yai air mayst beh-KOOM-uhd for. The side dish is the part I am most worried about.

Jeg kan tilføje en tydelig note, så bestillingen bliver tilberedt korrekt.

yai kan til-FOY-uh en TOO-deh-lee NOH-duh, soh beh-STEL-ing-en BLEE-wuh til-BEHR-uhd koh-REKT. I can add a clear note so the order is prepared correctly.

Det hjælper. Vi vil bare gerne have, at måltidet passer til vores bestilling.

deh YEL-puh. vee veel BAH-uh YAIR-nuh HAY-vuh, eh MOHL-ti-deh PAH-suh til VOH-uhs beh-STEL-ing. That helps. We just want the meal to match our order.

Det forstår jeg. Det er bedre at tjekke, før maden kommer.

deh for-STOH yai. deh air BAY-duh eh CHEK-uh, fur MEH-n KOH-muh. I understand. It is better to check before the food arrives.

Kan du bekræfte bestillingen, før maden bliver serveret?

kan doo beh-KREF-tuh beh-STEL-ing-en, fur MEH-n BLEE-wuh seh-VEH-uhd? Could you confirm the order before the food is served?

Lad mig tjekke det nu og fortælle dig, hvis noget skal ændres.

LAH my CHEK-uh deh noo oh for-TEL-uh dai, ves NOH-uh skal EN-dres. Let me check now and tell you if anything needs changing.

Word by Word

Kan “Kan” means “can” and makes “Kan vi gennemgå ...?” a polite request to review something together. Reuse the pattern “Kan vi + infinitive?” when asking whether you can do an activity together.

vi “vi” means “we” and refers to the customer and another person acting together. It commonly comes before the verb in a question such as “Kan vi gennemgå ...?”.

gennemgå “gennemgå” means to review or go through something carefully; here the customers want to review their order. Use “gennemgå + an object” when checking a list, plan, order, or document.

vores “vores” means “our” and shows that the order belongs to the speakers. It is placed before the noun in “vores bestilling” and can be reused before other things belonging to a group.

bestilling “bestilling” means “order,” specifically the restaurant order being reviewed. It can be used after possessives, as in “vores bestilling,” or when referring to a customer’s order generally.

før “før” means “before” and introduces the time condition in “før maden bliver serveret.” Use it before an event or clause to say that something happens earlier.

maden “maden” means “the food” in this restaurant context. It is the food that will be served, and it appears as the subject of “bliver serveret”.

bliver In “bliver serveret,” “bliver” helps express that the food is served. The pattern “bliver + past participle” is useful for describing an action done to something.

serveret “serveret” means “served” in “bliver serveret,” referring to the food being brought to the table. Use it after “bliver” when describing food or drinks that are served.

Hvad “Hvad” means “what” and asks which thing the other person wants to have confirmed. It commonly starts a question about an object or information.

vil In “vil du gerne have bekræftet?”, “vil” helps form a polite question about what someone would like. Reuse “vil du gerne + infinitive” or “vil du gerne have + object” when asking about a preference.

du “du” means “you” and refers to the customer being asked what they want confirmed. It is the person addressed in the question “Hvad vil du gerne have bekræftet?”.

gerne “gerne” contributes the idea of “would like to” in “vil du gerne have bekræftet?” rather than simply stating a future action. The reusable pattern “vil gerne + verb” expresses a willing or desired action.

have In “vil du gerne have bekræftet?”, “have” is part of the construction meaning to have something confirmed. It is followed here by “bekræftet”; preserve that object-and-action pattern when asking for something to be checked or confirmed.

bekræftet “bekræftet” means “confirmed” in “have bekræftet,” referring to information the customer wants staff to verify. It follows “have” in this construction and identifies what should receive confirmation.

Jeg “Jeg” means “I” and identifies the speaker who made the original request. It is used at the beginning of “Jeg bad om ...” to state the speaker’s action.

bad “bad om” means “asked for” in the sentence about the requested mild version. Use this expression when saying that you requested a particular thing.

om In “bad om,” “om” belongs to the expression for asking for something. The requested item follows it, as in “bad om den milde version”.

den “den” identifies a specific version in “den milde version,” meaning “the.” It is placed before the adjective and noun when referring to a particular option.

milde “milde” describes the requested version as mild rather than spicy. In “den milde version,” it comes between the specific-word “den” and the noun “version”.

version “version” means “version” and identifies one form or option of the dish. Here it follows “den milde” to specify which preparation was requested.

ikke “ikke” means “not” and rejects the spicy option in “ikke den stærke.” It is useful for correcting or contrasting information that has just been mentioned.

stærke “stærke” identifies the strong or spicy option in “den stærke,” contrasted with the mild version. The noun “version” is understood from the earlier phrase, so this form points to the other option.

Lad “Lad” begins “Lad mig tjekke ...,” meaning “let me check.” Use “Lad mig + infinitive” when offering to do something for someone.

mig “mig” means “me” in “Lad mig tjekke det,” identifying the person who will perform the checking. It follows “Lad” in the reusable offer “Lad mig + verb”.

tjekke “tjekke” means “check” in “Lad mig tjekke det med køkkenet.” It follows “Lad mig” and can take the thing being checked as its object.

det “det” means “it” or “that” and refers to the order detail being checked. In “tjekke det med køkkenet,” it is the matter the speaker will check.

med “med” means “with” in “tjekke det med køkkenet,” indicating who or which department will be consulted. Use “tjekke noget med nogen” when verifying something with another person or group.

køkkenet “køkkenet” means “the kitchen” and refers to the restaurant department that can verify the order. It follows “med” in the phrase “med køkkenet”.

Tilbehøret “Tilbehøret” means “the side dish” and identifies the part of the order causing the most concern. It is the subject of the statement “Tilbehøret er den del ...”.

er “er” means “is” and links “Tilbehøret” with the description “den del, jeg er mest bekymret for.” It is used here to describe what the side dish represents for the speaker.

del “del” means “part” in “den del,” referring to one aspect of the order. The pattern “den del, ...” can identify the particular aspect that matters or causes concern.

mest “mest” means “most” and marks the greatest degree in “mest bekymret.” It is placed before the description when comparing which part causes the greatest concern.

bekymret “bekymret” means “worried” in “jeg er mest bekymret for” and describes the speaker’s concern. Use the pattern “være bekymret for + something” to say what concerns you.

for In “bekymret for,” “for” means “about” or “concerning” and introduces the thing causing worry. The phrase can be reused before a person, object, or situation that concerns someone.

tilføje “tilføje” means “add” in “Jeg kan tilføje en tydelig note.” Use “tilføje + object” when putting extra information, text, or an item into something.

en “en” means “a” or “an” and introduces the single, non-specific note in “en tydelig note.” It comes before the adjective and noun in this noun phrase.

tydelig “tydelig” means “clear” and describes the note as easy to understand. In “en tydelig note,” it appears before the noun it describes.

note “note” means “note,” referring to written information added to the order. It is the object of “tilføje” in “tilføje en tydelig note”.

så “så” means “so that” and introduces the intended result: the order will be prepared correctly. It is followed here by a clause beginning with “bestillingen”.

bestillingen “bestillingen” means “the order,” now referring to the specific restaurant order being prepared. It is the subject of “bliver tilberedt korrekt”.

tilberedt “tilberedt” means “prepared” in “bliver tilberedt korrekt,” describing what happens to the order. With “bliver,” it forms a passive description of the order being prepared.

korrekt “korrekt” means “correctly” and describes the manner in which the order is prepared. It comes after “bliver tilberedt” to specify that the preparation should follow the request.

hjælper “hjælper” means “helps” in “Det hjælper,” showing that the proposed action makes the situation better. The reusable pattern “Det hjælper” can acknowledge useful assistance.

bare “bare” means “just” in “Vi vil bare gerne have ...” and softens the request by presenting it as a simple requirement. It commonly appears before the desired action or condition.

måltidet “måltidet” means “the meal,” referring to the food the customers will receive. It is the subject of “passer til vores bestilling”.

passer “passer til” means “matches” or “fits” in relation to the meal and the order. Use “passer til + something” when saying that one thing corresponds appropriately to another.

til In “passer til vores bestilling,” “til” introduces what the meal should match. This pattern is useful when describing suitability or correspondence between two things.

forstår “forstår” means “understand” in “Det forstår jeg,” where the speaker acknowledges the customer’s concern. The expression can be used as a direct, reassuring response to someone’s explanation.

bedre “bedre” means “better” in “Det er bedre at tjekke,” recommending one action as preferable. The pattern “Det er bedre at + infinitive” gives practical advice.

kommer “kommer” means “comes” or “arrives” in “før maden kommer,” referring to the food arriving at the table. It is used with “maden” to describe the upcoming arrival.

bekræfte “bekræfte” means “confirm” in “Kan du bekræfte bestillingen ...?” and asks staff to verify the order. Use “bekræfte + information or object” when requesting verification.

nu “nu” means “now” and makes the checking immediate in “Lad mig tjekke det nu.” It is useful for specifying that an action should happen at the present moment.

og “og” means “and” and joins the two actions in “tjekke det nu og fortælle dig.” It can connect coordinated actions carried out by the same person.

fortælle “fortælle” means “tell” in “fortælle dig,” describing the information staff will give the customer. Use “fortælle + person” when identifying who receives the information.

dig “dig” means “you” and identifies the customer who will receive the information in “fortælle dig.” It follows “fortælle” as the person being told something.

hvis “hvis” means “if” and introduces the condition “hvis noget skal ændres.” Use it to state what will happen or be communicated when a condition is true.

noget “noget” means “something” or “anything” and refers to any part of the order that may need a change. It is the subject of “skal ændres” in the conditional clause.

skal In “noget skal ændres,” “skal” expresses that a change is needed or required. It is followed by the action phrase describing what must happen.

ændres “ændres” means “be changed” in “noget skal ændres,” referring to a possible correction to the order. The pattern “skal ændres” is useful when saying that something needs modification.

Grammar Points

Bestemt form: substantiv + -et/-en

Tilbehøret passer til måltidet.

til-beh-HUR-uhd PAH-suh til MOHL-ti-deh.

The side dish matches the meal.

Danish often marks a definite singular noun with a suffix: -et for neuter nouns and -en for common-gender nouns.

Passiv med -s: verb + -s

Bestillingen ændres.

beh-STEL-ing-en EN-dres.

The order is changed.

The -s ending can form a passive verb when the action is done to the subject.

Danish Vocabulary

bekræfte verb

beh-KREF-tuh confirm

Kan du bekræfte bestillingen?

bekymret for phrase

beh-KOOM-uhd for worried about

jeg er mest bekymret for

bestilling noun

beh-STEL-ing order

Gender: common

vores bestilling

del noun

del part delen

Gender: common

den del, jeg er mest bekymret for

gennemgå verb

GEM-nuh-GOH review

Kan vi gennemgå vores bestilling?

køkken noun

KUR-kuhn kitchen

Gender: neuter

med køkkenet

milde adj

MEL-uh mild

den milde version

stærke adj

STAIR-guh spicy

den stærke

tilbehør noun

til-beh-HUR side dish Tilbehøret

Gender: neuter

Tilbehøret er den del

tilføje verb

til-FOY-uh add

Jeg kan tilføje en tydelig note

tjekke verb

CHEK-uh check

Lad mig tjekke det

tydelig adj

TOO-deh-lee clear

en tydelig note

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

What would you like to confirm?

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Hvad vil du gerne have bekræftet?

Let me check that with the kitchen.

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Lad mig tjekke det med køkkenet.

Spelling

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side dish

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Tilbehøret

order

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bestilling

mild

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milde

part

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