Pointing Out Kinds of Things
When you see something nice and want to say "a car like that!" or "such a device", Danish uses the word sådan (such / like that).
To point out a specific kind of thing, pair sådan with the indefinite article. Match the noun's gender by using sådan en for en-words and sådan et for et-words.
You will often hear this structure used to express admiration or a desire to own something similar, especially with the reflexive verb ønske sig (to wish for).
| My father would like to buy a sports car like that. | Min far vil gerne købe sådan en sportsvogn. |
| The children wish for a pet like that. | Børnene ønsker sig sådan et kæledyr. |
The Plural Form
When talking about multiple items ("such things" or "things like those"), use sådan nogle. This plural form is exactly the same for both en-words and et-words.
| Where have you bought teddy bears like those? | Hvor har du købt sådan nogle bamser? |
| We have seen motorcycles like those in the city. | Vi har set sådan nogle motorcykler i byen. |
Adding Adjectives
To describe the object you are pointing out, place an adjective like lækker (nice/delicious) or sej (cool) directly between the article and the noun, just as you do in English ("such a cool phone").
| Have you seen such a nice sports car? | Har du set sådan en lækker sportsvogn? |
| Such a cool phone is too expensive. | Sådan en sej telefon er for dyr. |