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Dialogue

Jeg har en tid på klinikken.

yai hah uhn TEED poh klee-NEH-guhn. I have a clinic appointment.

Men jeg er ikke sikker på, hvad jeg skal gøre først.

men yai air EH-guh SEH-guh, vehd yai skal GUH-er FUHRST. But I am not sure what to do first.

Start i receptionen, og vis dem dit sundhedskort.

sdahd ee reh-sep-SYOH-nuhn, ohg vees dem deed SOON-hedz-SGOHD. Start at reception and show them your insurance card.

Skal jeg udfylde en formular, før jeg kommer ind til sygeplejersken?

skal yai OOD-fuhl-uh uhn fohr-moo-LAIR, fuhr yai KOH-muh en tehl soo-uh-plai-uhs-guhn? Will I need to fill out a form before I see the nurse?

Sandsynligvis, især hvis det er dit første besøg.

san-SOO-nlee-VISS, ee-SAIR viss deh air deed FUHR-stuh beh-SUH. Probably, especially if this is your first visit.

Skal jeg så vente i det store venteværelse?

skal yai soh VEH-nuh ee deh STOH-uh VEH-nuh-vair-uhl-suh? Should I wait in the main waiting room after that?

Bliv der, medmindre receptionen sender dig et andet sted hen.

bleew dair, medz-MEN-uh reh-sep-SYOH-nuhn SEN-uh dai ed AN-uh sted hen. Stay there unless reception sends you somewhere else.

Jeg bliver nervøs, når jeg ikke kender proceduren.

yai blee-VUH nair-VUHS, nor yai EH-guh KEN-uh pro-seh-DOO-uhn. I feel nervous when I do not know the procedure.

Det er normalt. Du kan bede personalet om at forklare hvert trin.

deh air noh-MAHL. doo ken BAY-thuh pair-soh-NAI-luhd ohm ed fohr-KLAIR-uh yai-erd treen. That is normal. You can ask the staff to explain each step.

Jeg kommer tidligt, så jeg har tid nok til papirarbejdet.

yai KOH-muh TEED-leed, soh yai hah teed nohk tehl pa-pee-AH-uh-bah-thuh. I will arrive early so I have enough time for the paperwork.

Den ekstra tid burde gøre besøget mindre hektisk.

den EHK-strah teed BOO-thuh GUH-er beh-SUH-uhd MEH-nuh HEG-disk. Extra time should make the appointment feel less rushed.

Word by Word

Jeg “Jeg” means “I” here and is the speaker referring to themself. It appears at the start of “Jeg har en tid på klinikken”; use it when stating your own situation or action.

har “har” means “have” in “Jeg har en tid på klinikken,” referring to possessing or having an appointment. It is useful in the pattern “Jeg har” when telling someone what you have arranged.

en “en” means “a” in “en tid,” introducing one appointment. Use it before the noun in this phrase when mentioning an appointment that has not been specified further.

tid “tid” means “appointment” in “en tid på klinikken,” not simply an amount of time. Use it in this clinic context when telling someone that you have a scheduled appointment.

på “på” means “at” in “på klinikken,” identifying the clinic as the location of the appointment. Use it with the place in this location pattern when describing where the appointment is.

klinikken “klinikken” means “the clinic” in “på klinikken.” The form refers to a specific clinic and is useful when explaining where you have an appointment.

Men “Men” means “but” and introduces a contrast with the appointment in “Men jeg er ikke sikker på, hvad jeg skal gøre først.” Use it to connect a situation with a problem or limitation.

er “er” means “am” in “jeg er ikke sikker,” describing the speaker’s state of being unsure. Use it in the pattern “er ikke sikker på” when saying that you are not certain about something.

ikke “ikke” means “not” and makes “jeg er ikke sikker” negative. Use it before the description of a state when explaining that you do not feel or know something with certainty.

sikker “sikker” means “sure” or “certain” in “ikke sikker på, hvad jeg skal gøre først.” Use it with “ikke” and “på” when saying that you are unsure about what to do.

hvad “hvad” means “what” in “hvad jeg skal gøre først,” introducing the thing the speaker is unsure about. Use it when asking or referring to the content of an action or answer.

skal “skal” expresses what the speaker needs to do in “hvad jeg skal gøre først” and in “Skal jeg udfylde en formular.” Use it before an action when discussing a requirement or asking what is expected.

gøre “gøre” means “do” in “hvad jeg skal gøre først.” It follows “skal” to name the action the speaker needs to take, so this pattern is useful when asking about the next step.

først “først” means “first” and identifies the earliest action in “hvad jeg skal gøre først.” Use it when arranging steps in order, especially when asking what to do at the beginning.

Start “Start” tells someone to begin in “Start i receptionen.” It is used here as a direct instruction to a person preparing for the clinic visit.

i “i” means “at” in “i receptionen,” naming the place where the person should begin. Use it before a location when giving directions about where to start.

receptionen “receptionen” means “the reception” in “Start i receptionen.” The form refers to the specific reception area where the visitor should check in.

og “og” means “and” and connects the two instructions in “Start i receptionen, og vis dem dit sundhedskort.” Use it to join related actions in one instruction.

vis “vis” means “show” in “vis dem dit sundhedskort” and gives a direct instruction. Use it when telling someone to present an item to another person.

dem “dem” means “them” in “vis dem dit sundhedskort,” referring to the people at reception. Use it after an action such as “vis” when identifying the people who should receive or see something.

dit “dit” means “your” in “dit sundhedskort,” showing that the card belongs to the person being addressed. Use it directly before the item that belongs to “you” in this phrase.

sundhedskort “sundhedskort” means “health card” or “insurance card” in “dit sundhedskort.” Use it when discussing the card a patient presents during clinic check-in.

udfylde “udfylde” means “fill out” in “udfylde en formular.” It follows “skal” in the question about completing paperwork, so the pattern is useful when asking whether a form must be completed.

formular “formular” means “form” in “en formular.” It names the document the patient may need to complete before seeing the nurse.

før “før” means “before” in “før jeg kommer ind til sygeplejersken,” placing one action earlier than another. Use it to connect a required task with what happens afterward.

kommer “kommer” means “come” in “jeg kommer ind til sygeplejersken,” describing the speaker’s movement into the nurse’s area. Use it in this movement pattern when explaining when someone will enter or reach a person.

ind “ind” adds the meaning of moving in or entering in “kommer ind til sygeplejersken.” It is useful with “kommer” when describing arrival inside a room or area.

til “til” means “to” in “ind til sygeplejersken,” identifying the nurse as the destination. Use it after a movement expression when naming the person or place someone is going to.

sygeplejersken “sygeplejersken” means “the nurse” in “kommer ind til sygeplejersken.” The form refers to the specific nurse the patient will see during the clinic visit.

Sandsynligvis “Sandsynligvis” means “probably” and gives an uncertain but likely answer to whether a form is needed. Use it when responding to a practical question without claiming complete certainty.

især “især” means “especially” in “især hvis det er dit første besøg,” highlighting the case of a first visit. Use it to give extra importance to one particular situation.

hvis “hvis” means “if” and introduces the condition “hvis det er dit første besøg.” Use it when explaining that advice or an outcome depends on a particular circumstance.

det “det” refers to “it” in “det er dit første besøg,” while the capitalized form “Det” refers back to the situation in “Det er normalt.” Use it as the subject when referring to a situation or thing already understood from the conversation.

første “første” means “first” in “dit første besøg,” identifying the earliest visit to the clinic. Use it before the noun when describing an initial visit or step.

besøg “besøg” means “visit” in “dit første besøg,” referring to the patient’s visit to the clinic. The same noun appears in the definite form “besøget” when the visit is treated as a specific one.

så “så” means “then” in “Skal jeg så vente i det store venteværelse?” and refers to what should happen after filling out the form. Use it when asking about the next step in a sequence.

vente “vente” means “wait” in “Skal jeg så vente,” naming the action the speaker may need to take next. It follows “skal” and is useful when asking whether waiting is required.

store “store” describes the waiting room as “big” or “main” in “det store venteværelse.” Use it before the place name when distinguishing this waiting room as the main or larger one.

venteværelse “venteværelse” means “waiting room” in “det store venteværelse.” Use it when discussing where patients remain before they are called for their appointment.

Bliv “Bliv” means “stay” and gives the instruction to remain in “Bliv der.” Use it when telling someone not to leave a location while waiting for further directions.

der “der” means “there” in “Bliv der,” referring to the waiting room already mentioned. Use it to point back to a known location without naming it again.

medmindre “medmindre” means “unless” and introduces the exception in “medmindre receptionen sender dig et andet sted hen.” Use it when an instruction remains true except when another person gives different directions.

sender “sender” means “sends” in “receptionen sender dig et andet sted hen,” describing reception directing the visitor elsewhere. Use it with a person and a destination when explaining that someone directs another person to a different place.

dig “dig” means “you” as the person being directed in “sender dig et andet sted hen.” Use it after an action when identifying the person who receives that action.

et “et” means “a” in “et andet sted,” introducing an alternative place. It appears directly before the phrase describing where the visitor might be sent.

andet “andet” means “other” in “et andet sted,” showing that the place is different from the waiting room. Use it before “sted” when referring to an alternative location.

sted “sted” means “place” in “et andet sted hen,” naming the destination in general terms. Use it when the exact alternative location is not specified.

hen “hen” adds the sense of going or being directed to a place in “sender dig et andet sted hen.” It is useful at the end of this destination expression when the movement is away from the current location.

bliver “bliver” means “become” or “feel” in “Jeg bliver nervøs,” describing a change into a nervous state. Use it before a feeling or condition when explaining how a situation affects you.

nervøs “nervøs” means “nervous” in “Jeg bliver nervøs,” naming the speaker’s feeling about not knowing the procedure. Use it after “bliver” when describing becoming anxious in an uncertain situation.

når “når” means “when” in “når jeg ikke kender proceduren,” introducing the situation that causes the feeling. Use it to connect a feeling or reaction with the time or circumstance in which it occurs.

kender “kender” means “know” in “jeg ikke kender proceduren,” referring to familiarity with the procedure. Use it with a noun such as “proceduren” when saying whether you are familiar with something.

proceduren “proceduren” means “the procedure” in “jeg ikke kender proceduren,” referring to the clinic process as a specific sequence of steps. Use it when discussing the process that staff can explain.

normalt “normalt” means “normal” in “Det er normalt,” reassuring the speaker that the feeling is ordinary. Use it when telling someone that a reaction or situation is not unusual.

Du “Du” means “you” in “Du kan bede personalet om at forklare hvert trin.” It appears with a capital letter because it begins the sentence, and it is used when giving the listener advice or permission.

kan “kan” means “can” in “Du kan bede personalet,” expressing that the listener is able or permitted to ask. Use it before an action when offering a practical option.

bede “bede” means “ask” or “request” in “bede personalet om at forklare hvert trin.” The construction “bede ... om at” is useful when asking a person to carry out an action.

personalet “personalet” means “the staff” in “bede personalet om at forklare hvert trin,” referring to the clinic employees collectively. Use it when addressing or requesting help from the people working at the clinic.

om “om” marks what is being requested in “bede personalet om at forklare hvert trin.” Use it in the construction “bede ... om at” before the requested action.

at “at” introduces the action requested in “om at forklare hvert trin.” Use it before the verb that states what another person is being asked to do.

forklare “forklare” means “explain” in “at forklare hvert trin,” describing the staff’s requested action. Use it when asking someone to make a process or instruction clear.

hvert “hvert” means “each” in “hvert trin,” referring to the steps one by one. Use it before the noun when asking for individual explanation of all parts of a process.

trin “trin” means “step” in “hvert trin,” referring to each part of the clinic procedure. Use it when discussing a process that has several actions or stages.

tidligt “tidligt” means “early” in “Jeg kommer tidligt,” describing the time of arrival. Use it when explaining that you plan to arrive before the appointment or before you are expected.

nok “nok” means “enough” in “tid nok til papirarbejdet,” saying that the speaker will have sufficient time. Use it after the amount or resource being judged sufficient.

papirarbejdet “papirarbejdet” means “the paperwork” in “tid nok til papirarbejdet,” referring to the forms and administrative tasks connected with the visit. Use it when discussing the documents that need attention before an appointment.

Den “Den” means “the” in “Den ekstra tid,” pointing to the extra time just mentioned. It begins the sentence here and introduces the specific time that should improve the visit.

ekstra “ekstra” means “extra” in “Den ekstra tid,” describing additional time beyond the minimum needed. Use it before a noun when discussing time or another resource added to make a task easier.

burde “burde” means “should” in “burde gøre besøget mindre hektisk,” expressing an expected helpful result rather than a direct order. Use it when predicting that an action or condition will probably have a certain effect.

besøget “besøget” means “the visit” in “gøre besøget mindre hektisk,” referring to the specific clinic visit being discussed. It is the definite form of “besøg” and is useful when describing the effect of extra preparation on that visit.

mindre “mindre” means “less” in “mindre hektisk,” showing a reduction in how rushed the visit feels. Use it before a description when comparing a situation with a more intense or hurried one.

hektisk “hektisk” means “hectic” or “rushed” in “mindre hektisk,” describing the pace and feeling of the clinic visit. Use it when discussing a situation with too much activity or too little time.

Grammar Points

Imperativ: verbets stamme

Start før første besøg.

STAH-duh fuhr FUHR-stuh beh-SUH.

Start before the first visit.

På dansk dannes imperativ ofte ved at bruge verbets stamme uden subjekt.

medmindre + ledsætning

Bliv i venteværelset, medmindre personalet forklarer proceduren.

bleew ee VEH-nuh-vair-uhl-suh, medz-MEN-uh pair-soh-NAI-luhd fohr-KLAIR-uh pro-seh-DOO-uhn.

Stay in the waiting room unless the staff explains the procedure.

medmindre betyder “unless” og indleder en betingelse, der kan ændre hovedsætningens handling.

Danish Vocabulary

formular noun

fohr-moo-LAIR form

Gender: common

en formular

før conj

FUHR before

før jeg kommer ind

klinik noun

klee-NEEK clinic klinikken

Gender: common

på klinikken

reception noun

reh-sep-SYOHN reception desk; reception receptionen

Gender: common

i receptionen

sandsynligvis adv

san-SOO-nlee-VISS probably

sikker adj

SEH-guh sure; certain

ikke sikker

starte verb

STAH-duh to start Start

Start i receptionen

sundhedskort noun

SOON-hedz-SGOHD health insurance card

Gender: neuter

dit sundhedskort

sygeplejerske noun

SOO-uh-plai-uhs-guh nurse sygeplejersken

Gender: common

til sygeplejersken

tid noun

TEED appointment; time

Gender: common

en tid på klinikken

udfylde verb

OOD-fuhl-uh to fill out

udfylde en formular

vise verb

VEE-suh to show vis

vis dem dit sundhedskort

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I have a clinic appointment.

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Jeg har en tid på klinikken.

Spelling

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health insurance card

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sundhedskort

clinic

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klinikken

reception desk; reception

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receptionen

form

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formular