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Dialogue

Jeg flytter måske ud, men jeg vil gerne opsige lejemålet korrekt.

yai FLEWD may-skeh ooth, men yai vil YUR-nuh OP-see-uh LIE-uh-moh-luh koh-REKT. I may move out, but I want to handle notice correctly.

Lejekontrakten forklarer kravene til opsigelse, men jeg kan opsummere dem.

LIE-uh-kohn-TRAHG-den fohr-KLAIR-uh KRAH-veh-nuh til OP-see-uhl-suh, men yai kan OP-soom-uh dem. The lease explains notice requirements, but I can summarize them.

Gør det gerne, for juridiske formuleringer kan være svære at fortolke.

guhr deh YUR-nuh, fohr yoo-REE-dis-keh fohr-moo-LAIR-ing-uh kan vair-uh SVAIR-uh at fohr-TOL-kuh. Please do, because legal wording can be difficult to interpret.

Du skal give skriftlig besked, og boligen skal afleveres rengjort.

doo skal GEE-vuh SKRIFT-lee beh-SKAYTH, oh BOH-LEE-uhn skal af-LEH-vuhs RANG-yord. You need written notice, and the property must be returned clean.

Jeg vil også gerne undgå uenigheder om almindeligt slid.

yai vil OH-soh YUR-nuh oon-GOH oo-AY-nee-hay-thuh om al-MEN-uh-leth sleeth. I also want to avoid disputes over normal wear.

Vi kan planlægge en inspektion for at dokumentere boligens stand.

vee kan plan-LAY-guh en in-spehk-SYOHN fohr uh doh-koo-men-TAIR-uh BOH-LEE-uhns stan. We can schedule an inspection to document the condition.

Det ville gøre processen mindre stressende.

deh VIL-uh GUHR-uh proh-SESS-en MEN-skuh STRESS-en-uh. That would make the process less stressful.

Tydelig dokumentation forebygger som regel misforståelser ved fraflytning.

TOO-theh-lee doh-koo-men-ta-SHOWN fohr-BEWD-uh som RAY-gul mis-fohr-STOH-uhl-suh ved frah-FLEWD-ning. Clear records usually prevent misunderstandings during move-out.

Word by Word

Jeg “Jeg” means “I” here and identifies the speaker as the person who may move out. It is used as the subject before the verb, as in the new example “Jeg bor her” (“I live here”). You would use it whenever talking about yourself.

flytter “flytter” means “move” here, in the context of moving out of a home. It is used with “Jeg” in “Jeg flytter måske ud”; the reusable pattern is “Jeg flytter til …” when saying that you are moving to a place. You might use it when telling a landlord or friend about a change of home.

måske “måske” means “perhaps” or “maybe” here and shows that the move-out is not certain. It commonly appears before the verb, as in “Jeg flytter måske ud.” You can use it when giving a cautious or uncertain answer.

ud “ud” means “out” here and completes the movement expression “flytter … ud,” meaning to move out. It follows the verb in “Jeg flytter måske ud.” You would use it when describing leaving a home or another place.

men “men” means “but” here and introduces a contrast between possibly moving out and wanting to handle the notice correctly. It connects two clauses, as in “Jeg flytter måske ud, men …”. You use it when adding an opposing or qualifying point.

vil “vil” expresses “want to” here and introduces what the speaker intends to do. It is followed by the infinitive “opsige” in “jeg vil gerne opsige lejemålet.” You can reuse the pattern “Jeg vil gerne …” to state a wish or intention.

gerne “gerne” makes “vil gerne” mean “would like to” or “want to” in a polite, positive way. In “jeg vil gerne opsige lejemålet,” it comes after “vil” and before the action. You can use “Jeg vil gerne …” when making a polite request or stating what you would like to do.

opsige “opsige” means “to terminate” or “to give notice on” here, specifically ending the lease. It follows “vil gerne” in “jeg vil gerne opsige lejemålet.” You would use it in a formal housing or contract context when ending an agreement.

lejemålet “lejemålet” means “the lease” here, referring to the rental agreement being terminated. It is the object after “opsige” in “opsige lejemålet.” You can use it when discussing the terms, end, or notice for a rental agreement.

korrekt “korrekt” means “correctly” here and describes handling the termination according to the required rules. It comes after the object in “opsige lejemålet korrekt.” You can use it when emphasizing that a formal action should be done properly.

Lejekontrakten “Lejekontrakten” means “the lease agreement” here and is the document that explains the notice requirements. It is the subject at the beginning of the sentence “Lejekontrakten forklarer …”. You would use it when referring to the written agreement for a rented home.

forklarer “forklarer” means “explains” here: the lease agreement explains the requirements. It is followed by what is explained, “kravene til opsigelse.” You can reuse the pattern “X forklarer …” when a document or person gives information.

kravene “kravene” means “the requirements” here, referring to what must be done for a valid termination. It is the object of “forklarer” in “forklarer kravene til opsigelse.” You can use it for official conditions or obligations, especially with “til” and the relevant action.

til “til” means “for” here and links “kravene” to the action they concern: “kravene til opsigelse.” The pattern “kravene til …” is useful when naming requirements for an activity or process. You would use it in administrative or practical instructions.

opsigelse “opsigelse” means “termination” or “notice” here, referring to ending a lease. It follows “til” in “kravene til opsigelse.” You can use it as a noun when discussing the formal end of a rental or other agreement.

kan “kan” means “can” here and expresses the speaker’s ability to summarize the requirements. It is followed by the infinitive “opsummere” in “jeg kan opsummere dem.” You can reuse “Jeg kan …” to say that you are able or willing to do something.

opsummere “opsummere” means “to summarize” here, referring to giving the main points of the requirements. It follows the modal verb “kan” in “jeg kan opsummere dem.” You would use it when presenting the essential information from a longer text or explanation.

dem “dem” means “them” here and refers back to “kravene,” the requirements. It comes after “opsummere” in “opsummere dem.” You can use it as the object pronoun when referring back to plural people or things already mentioned.

Gør “Gør” means “do” here and is a direct request to carry out the previously offered summary. It begins the polite request “Gør det gerne.” You would use it at the start of a request when asking someone to perform an action.

det “det” means “it” or “that” here and refers to the action of summarizing the requirements. In “Gør det gerne,” it is the object of “Gør,” so the whole expression means “Please do.” You can use “Gør det …” when referring to an action already understood from the conversation.

for “for” means “because” here and introduces the reason for asking for the summary. It connects “Gør det gerne” with “juridiske formuleringer kan være svære at fortolke.” You can use “for” before a clause that explains why something is requested or true.

juridiske “juridiske” means “legal” here and describes the wording as related to law or legal matters. It comes before “formuleringer” in “juridiske formuleringer.” You can use it before nouns for documents, advice, or language connected with legal matters.

formuleringer “formuleringer” means “wording” or “formulations” here, referring to the way legal information is expressed. It is modified by “juridiske” in “juridiske formuleringer.” You would use it when discussing the wording of a document, message, or official explanation.

være “være” means “be” here and follows “kan” in the expression “kan være svære.” It links the legal wording to the description “svære.” You can reuse “kan være …” to describe a possible quality or condition.

svære “svære” means “difficult” here and describes the legal formulations as hard to understand or interpret. It appears after “kan være” in “kan være svære at fortolke.” You can use “være svær at …” before an infinitive when an action is difficult to carry out.

at “at” introduces the infinitive “fortolke” in “svære at fortolke,” meaning “difficult to interpret.” It links the adjective “svære” to the action that is difficult. You can reuse “svær at” followed by an infinitive to describe a difficult task.

fortolke “fortolke” means “to interpret” here, specifically to work out the meaning of legal wording. It follows “at” in “at fortolke.” You would use it for interpreting language, rules, documents, or other information whose meaning needs to be understood.

Du “Du” means “you” here and addresses the tenant directly. It is the subject before “skal” in “Du skal give skriftlig besked.” You use it when speaking to one person in an ordinary direct conversation.

skal “skal” expresses “must” or “need to” here and presents giving written notice as a requirement. It is followed by the infinitive phrase “give skriftlig besked.” You can reuse “Du skal …” for instructions, obligations, or necessary actions.

give “give” means “give” here as part of the fixed expression “give skriftlig besked,” meaning to provide written notice. It follows “skal” in “Du skal give …”. You can use “give” with “besked” when communicating information or notice to someone.

skriftlig “skriftlig” means “written” here and specifies that the notice must be provided in writing. It comes before “besked” in “skriftlig besked.” You can use it before communication nouns when distinguishing written communication from spoken communication.

besked “besked” means “notice” here in the expression “give skriftlig besked,” although it can also mean a message in other contexts. It is used after “skriftlig” and with “give.” You would use this expression when formally informing someone about an important decision or change.

og “og” means “and” here and joins the requirement for written notice with the requirement that the property be returned clean. It connects the two clauses in the sentence. You use it to add another related point or action.

boligen “boligen” means “the home” or “the property” here, referring to the rented place that must be handed back. It is the subject of “skal afleveres rengjort.” You can use it in housing discussions when referring to a dwelling as a property.

afleveres “afleveres” expresses that the property is to be handed back or returned here. It is used with “boligen” in “boligen skal afleveres rengjort,” describing what must happen to the home at move-out. You would use it in instructions about returning keys, goods, documents, or a rented property.

rengjort “rengjort” means “cleaned” or “clean” here and describes the required condition of the property when it is returned. It follows “afleveres” in “afleveres rengjort.” You can use it after an expression of returning or leaving something when specifying that it must be clean.

også “også” means “also” here and adds another concern to the speaker’s wish to handle the notice correctly. It appears before “gerne” in “Jeg vil også gerne undgå …”. You can place it before the relevant part of a sentence when adding an additional wish or action.

undgå “undgå” means “avoid” here and describes the speaker’s aim of not having disputes. It follows “vil også gerne” in “vil også gerne undgå uenigheder.” You can reuse “undgå” with a noun or an action when saying what you want to prevent.

uenigheder “uenigheder” means “disputes” or “disagreements” here, specifically disagreements about normal wear in the property. It is the object after “undgå” in “undgå uenigheder om almindeligt slid.” You would use it when discussing a conflict or lack of agreement between people.

om “om” means “about” or “over” here and introduces the subject of the disputes: “almindeligt slid.” The pattern “uenigheder om …” names what people disagree about. You can use it after words for disputes, questions, or discussions to introduce their topic.

almindeligt “almindeligt” means “normal” or “ordinary” here and describes the wear as ordinary wear from regular use. It comes before “slid” in “almindeligt slid.” You can use it before a noun when referring to something usual rather than exceptional.

slid “slid” means “wear” here, referring to deterioration caused by ordinary use of the property. It is modified by “almindeligt” in “almindeligt slid.” You would use this term in housing or maintenance discussions about the condition of an item or home.

Vi “Vi” means “we” here and refers to the housing office or the people involved in arranging the inspection. It is the subject before “kan planlægge.” You use it when including yourself with one or more other people in an action.

planlægge “planlægge” means “to plan” or “to schedule” here, referring to arranging an inspection. It follows “kan” in “Vi kan planlægge en inspektion.” You can reuse it with an appointment, meeting, inspection, or other event that needs to be arranged.

en “en” means “a” here and introduces one inspection without identifying a specific inspection previously known to the listener. It comes before “inspektion” in “en inspektion.” You use it before a singular noun when referring to one non-specific item or event.

inspektion “inspektion” means “inspection” here, specifically an examination of the property’s condition. It is the object of “planlægge” in “planlægge en inspektion.” You would use it for a formal or practical check of a home, room, object, or process.

dokumentere “dokumentere” means “to document” here, meaning to create a reliable record of the property’s condition. It follows “for at” in “for at dokumentere boligens stand.” You can use it with a condition, event, or result that needs to be recorded or supported.

boligens “boligens” means “of the property” here and shows that the condition being documented belongs to the home. It comes before “stand” in “boligens stand.” You can use this possessive form before a noun when describing an aspect or feature of the property.

stand “stand” means “condition” here and refers to the physical state of the property. It is used in the expression “boligens stand,” meaning the condition of the home. You would use it when assessing or recording how well a home, object, or place is maintained.

ville “ville” means “would” here and presents the result as a hypothetical or expected effect of the inspection. It appears before “gøre” in “Det ville gøre processen …”. You can reuse “Det ville …” when describing what a proposed action would cause.

gøre “gøre” means “make” here and describes causing the process to become less stressful. It follows “ville” in “ville gøre processen mindre stressende.” You can reuse “gøre” with an object and an adjective to describe a change in that object’s condition.

processen “processen” means “the process” here, referring to the move-out and documentation procedure. It is the object of “gøre” in “gøre processen mindre stressende.” You can use it when discussing a set of connected steps or an administrative procedure.

mindre “mindre” means “less” here and shows that the process would have a reduced level of stress. It comes before “stressende” in “mindre stressende.” You can use it before an adjective to compare a quality with a higher level of that quality.

stressende “stressende” means “stressful” here and describes the process as causing stress. It is modified by “mindre” in “mindre stressende.” You can use it to describe a situation, task, or process that creates pressure or worry.

Tydelig “Tydelig” means “clear” here and describes the documentation as easy to understand or unambiguous. It comes before “dokumentation” at the start of the sentence. You can use it before nouns such as instructions, information, or records when clarity is important.

dokumentation “dokumentation” means “documentation” or “records” here, referring to clear written or recorded evidence about the property and the move-out. It is the subject of “forebygger” in “Tydelig dokumentation forebygger …”. You would use it for material that records facts, conditions, or completed actions.

forebygger “forebygger” means “prevents” here and describes documentation stopping misunderstandings before they occur. It is followed by “misforståelser” in “forebygger som regel misforståelser.” You can reuse it with a problem or risk that an action helps stop in advance.

som “som” contributes to the expression “som regel,” which means “usually” or “as a rule” here. It combines with “regel” rather than carrying the full meaning alone. You would use “som regel” when describing what normally happens without claiming it is always true.

regel “regel” means “rule” in the expression “som regel,” which means “usually” here. Together with “som,” it qualifies the statement that clear documentation prevents misunderstandings. You can use “som regel” before or after a clause when describing a usual result.

misforståelser “misforståelser” means “misunderstandings” here, referring to incorrect interpretations or disagreements during the move-out. It is the object of “forebygger” in “forebygger som regel misforståelser.” You would use it when people understand information or intentions differently.

ved “ved” means “during” or “at” here and introduces the situation in which misunderstandings may occur: “ved fraflytning.” The pattern “ved …” can identify the time or circumstance connected with an event. You would use it in practical descriptions of what happens during a process or occasion.

fraflytning “fraflytning” means “move-out” or “vacating” here, referring to the process of leaving the rented property. It follows “ved” in “ved fraflytning.” You would use it in formal housing contexts when discussing the tenant’s departure and the return of the property.

Grammar Points

Genitiv med -s: boligens + substantiv

boligens stand

BOH-LEE-uhns stan

the condition of the property

Danish uses -s to show possession or association, like English “the property's condition.”

Passiv med -s: verbstamme + -s

Boligen afleveres rengjort.

BOH-LEE-uhn af-LEH-vuhs RANG-yord

The property must be returned clean.

The -s form can express a passive meaning: the property is handed over or must be returned.

Danish Vocabulary

afleveres verb

af-LEH-vuhs must be returned; is handed over

boligen noun

BOH-LEE-uhn the property; the home

Gender: common

flytter ud verb

FLEWD-uh ooth move out

fortolke verb

fohr-TOL-kuh interpret

juridiske formuleringer phrase

yoo-REE-dis-keh fohr-moo-LAIR-ing-uh legal wording

kravene noun

KRAH-veh-nuh the requirements

Gender: neuter

lejekontrakten noun

LIE-uh-kohn-TRAHG-den the lease contract

Gender: common

lejemålet noun

LIE-uh-moh-luh the lease; the tenancy

Gender: neuter

opsige verb

OP-see-uh terminate; give notice on

opsigelse noun

OP-see-uhl-suh termination; notice

Gender: common

opsummere verb

OP-soom-uh summarize

skriftlig besked phrase

SKRIFT-lee beh-SKAYTH written notice

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

That would make the process less stressful.

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Det ville gøre processen mindre stressende.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

terminate; give notice on

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opsige

the lease; the tenancy

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lejemålet

summarize

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opsummere

termination; notice

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opsigelse