Subordinate clauses in Danish
Learn Danish - Phrases (Subordinate clauses: if)
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Learning subordinate clauses is important because they allow us to construct complex sentences with multiple ideas and relationships between those ideas. In particular, the word “if” is often used to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses a condition.
| Subordinate Clause in Danish | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Hvis det regner | If it rains |
| [responsivevoice voice="Danish Female" rate="0.8" buttontext="►"]Da jeg var syg | When I was sick |
| Mens jeg spiste aftensmad | While I was eating dinner |
| Fordi jeg har travlt | Because I am busy |
| Selvom det er koldt | Even though it’s cold |
| Inden vi går i seng | Before we go to bed |
| Efter at jeg havde set filmen | After I had watched the movie |
| Så snart du er færdig | As soon as you’re finished |
| Når du kommer hjem | When you come home |
| Hvorfor du græder | Why you’re crying |
| Hvem der vandt kampen | Who won the game |
| At du er her | That you are here |
| For at jeg kan lære dansk | So that I can learn Danish |
| Som jeg sagde før | As I said before |
| Hvilket er min yndlingsfarve | Which is my favorite color |
| Mens vi var på ferie | While we were on vacation |
| Efter at du har vasket op | After you have washed the dishes |
| Hvor længe du har boet her | How long you have lived here |
| Da vi var på stranden | When we were at the beach |
| Inden du går ud | Before you go out |
