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The Danish Genealogical Word List shows Danish words and their English translations for many words that are 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.) | The Danish Genealogical Word List shows Danish words and their English translations for many words that are 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. The spelling section in "Language Characteristics" below, along with the English to Danish Word list are designed to help you find the words you need. The Danish to English word list is available in PDF see [[Image: | 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. The spelling section in "Language Characteristics" below, along with the English to Danish Word list are designed to help you find the words you need. The Danish to English word list is available in PDF see [[Image:Danish Genealogical Word List October 2010.pdf]]<br> | ||
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Magnussen, Johannes Julius. [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog McKay's Modern English-Danish, Danish-English Dictionary]. New York: David McKay, 1957. (FHL book 439.81321 M275m; film 1,440,033, item 1.) | Magnussen, Johannes Julius. [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog McKay's Modern English-Danish, Danish-English Dictionary]. New York: David McKay, 1957. (FHL book 439.81321 M275m; film 1,440,033, item 1.) | ||
Additional dictionaries are listed in the Subject section of the Family History Library Catalog under [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog DANISH LANGUAGE - DICTIONARIES] or in the Locality section under DENMARK - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | Additional dictionaries are listed in the Subject section of the Family History Library Catalog under [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog DANISH LANGUAGE - DICTIONARIES] or in the Locality section under DENMARK - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | ||
== Key Words == | == Key Words == | ||
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For example, in the first column you will find the English word marriage. In the second column you will find Danish words with meanings such as marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, legitimate, joined, and other words used in Danish records to indicate marriage. | For example, in the first column you will find the English word marriage. In the second column you will find Danish words with meanings such as marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, legitimate, joined, and other words used in Danish records to indicate marriage. | ||
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