Danish is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Denmark and parts of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. It is closely related to Swedish and Norwegian and belongs to the Indo-European language family. Danish is spoken by around 6 million people and serves as the official language of Denmark.
Danish uses the Latin alphabet with three additional letters: æ, ø, and å. The language is known for its distinctive pronunciation, including reduced consonants and vowel sounds that can be challenging for learners. Danish grammar is relatively simple, with two grammatical genders (common and neuter) and limited case usage.
The language plays a central role in Danish culture, education, literature, and media. Danish is also important in Scandinavian cooperation and is widely understood across the Nordic region.
