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	~~This list contains~~ Danish words ~~with~~ their English translations~~. The~~ words ~~included here are those that you are likely~~ to ~~find in genealogical sources~~. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Danish-English dictionary. (See the "Additional Resources" section below.)		The [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/Guide/WLDanish1.asp Danish Genealogical Word List] shows Danish words and their English translations for words most often found in documents used to research Danish ancestors. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Danish-English dictionary. (See the "Additional Resources" section below.)

	Danish is a Germanic language like Swedish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. A major spelling and grammar reform was introduced in [[Denmark]] in 1953. Most differences between modern and old Danish are simply a matter of spelling. Carefully study the spelling section in "Language Characteristics" below. This will help you find the words in this list.		Danish is a Germanic language like Swedish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. A major spelling and grammar reform was introduced in [[Denmark]] in 1953. Most differences between modern and old Danish are simply a matter of spelling. Carefully study the spelling section in "Language Characteristics" below. This will help you find the words in this list.