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=== Language Aids === | === Language Aids === | ||
The Family History Library has published a Danish-English list of genealogical words. For an extensive word list, [https://familysearch.org | The Family History Library has published a Danish-English list of genealogical words. For an extensive word list, [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/0/0b/Danish_Genealogical_Word_List_October_2010.pdf click here]. A Danish-English dictionary can also help you in your research. You can find the word list, dictionaries, and similar language aids at many research libraries. | ||
The following are useful dictionaries: | The following are useful dictionaries: | ||
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=== Danish Word List === | === Danish Word List === | ||
[https://familysearch.org | [https://familysearch.org/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. | ||
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