Wishes for every occasion (tillykke, god bedring)

Congratulations

tillykke covers congratulations AND happy birthday. Add med + what you are celebrating:

A birthday comes with a gaven (the present).

Good wishes

DanishEnglishwhen
god bedringget well soonsomeone is ill
held og lykkegood luckbefore a test, a new job
skålcheersraising a glass
You are sick? Get well soon!
Du er syg? God bedring!
Good luck tomorrow!
Held og lykke i morgen!

After a meal

Danes thank the cook with tak for mad, and the cook answers velbekomme — you're welcome, enjoy:

Thanks for the meal! — You're welcome.
Tak for mad! — Velbekomme.

Ending a letter or a visit

med venlig hilsen (with kind regards) closes a letter or an email. hils derhjemme — say hello at home — is a warm way to end a visit.

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