Jobs & Professions

Common Danish job titles and workplace words — useful for introducing yourself and understanding who does what.

#DanishEnglish
1
læge(en)
doctor
2
lærer(en)
teacher
3
sygeplejerske(en)
nurse
4
politibetjent(en)
police officer
5
kok(en)
chef / cook
6
tjener(en)
waiter
7
ingeniør(en)
engineer
8
advokat(en)
lawyer
9
sælger(en)
salesperson
10
mekaniker(en)
mechanic
11
frisør(en)
hairdresser
12
bager(en)
baker
13
student(en)
student
14
chef(en)
boss / manager
15
kollega(en)
colleague
16
arbejde(et)
to work