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''[[Denmark Genealogy|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Denmark Genealogy|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Denmark_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' | ||
As you search for your ancestors from Denmark, you will find most materials are written in Danish. Although you do not need to speak or read Danish in order to do research in Danish records, you do need some knowledge of the language to understand the records. You may also find some Latin and German in Danish records. | As you search for your ancestors from Denmark, you will find most materials are written in Danish. Although you do not need to speak or read Danish in order to do research in Danish records, you do need some knowledge of the language to understand the records. You may also find some Latin and German in Danish records. | ||
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Jensen, H. Juul. ''Ordbog over det Danske Sprog (Word Book of the Danish Language).'' København: S. L. Møllers Bogtrykkeri, 1975. (FHL Scand. 403.489 D2280, vols. 1-26.) | Jensen, H. Juul. ''Ordbog over det Danske Sprog (Word Book of the Danish Language).'' København: S. L. Møllers Bogtrykkeri, 1975. (FHL Scand. 403.489 D2280, vols. 1-26.) | ||
Additional language aids (including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods) are listed in the Place search of the FamilySearch Catalog under DENMARK - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES and in the Subject search under DANISH LANGUAGE - DICTIONARIES. | Additional language aids (including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods) are listed in the Place search of the FamilySearch Catalog under DENMARK - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES and in the Subject search under DANISH LANGUAGE - DICTIONARIES. | ||
=== Danish Word List === | === Danish Word List === | ||
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[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/0/0b/Danish_Genealogical_Word_List_October_2010.pdf 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.) | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/0/0b/Danish_Genealogical_Word_List_October_2010.pdf 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.) | ||
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. | ||
=== LANGUAGE CHARACTERISTICS === | === LANGUAGE CHARACTERISTICS === | ||
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==== Danish-German Dialect ==== | ==== Danish-German Dialect ==== | ||
Regions of southern Denmark north of Germany use a mixture of Danish and German words in cenus and church records. German letters ä, ö, ü are used instead of the Danish letters ø and å. Common Danish names have German variants: Jørgen is written Jürgen or Jörgen. Census records have the German "ihres kinder" for their children; German "tochter" for daughter instead of the Danish "datter". German "schwester" for sister. If a word doesn't translate from Danish to English, check for translation from German. | Regions of southern Denmark north of Germany use a mixture of Danish and German words in cenus and church records. German letters ä, ö, ü are used instead of the Danish letters ø and å. Common Danish names have German variants: Jørgen is written Jürgen or Jörgen. Census records have the German "ihres kinder" for their children; German "tochter" for daughter instead of the Danish "datter". German "schwester" for sister. If a word doesn't translate from Danish to English, check for translation from German. | ||
==== <br> '''Alphabetical Order''' ==== | ==== <br> '''Alphabetical Order''' ==== | ||
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:*DENMARK - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | :*DENMARK - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | ||
<br> '''A free online translator is available by Google. Just type "translate" in the address bar of CHROME web browser. It will translate from and to many languages--single words and phrases. Online text (not images) can be copied from source and pasted into the translator. Then select the to and from languages desired.''' | |||
<br> ''See also '' [[Denmark Parish Register Headings|Parish Register Headings]]. | |||
<br> ''See also '' [[Denmark Parish Register Headings|Parish Register Headings]]. | |||
=== KEY WORDS === | === KEY WORDS === | ||
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| døpte, døbt, daab | | døpte, døbt, daab | ||
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| church | | church | ||
| kirke | | kirke | ||
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| soldier | | soldier | ||
| soldat | | soldat | ||
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| stillborn | |||
| dødfødt | |||
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| unmarried | | unmarried | ||
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{{Place|Denmark}} | {{Place|Denmark}} | ||
[[Category:Denmark|Language]] [[Category:Language_and_Languages|Denmark]] | [[Category:Denmark|Language]] [[Category:Language_and_Languages|Denmark]] | ||