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A list of terms relevant to buying or renting a house or flat in Denmark with their English translations...
When reading the property-related classified advertisements in Danish newspapers and magazines it can help to know some of the key jargon terms.
Danish | English explanation |
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Ældre bygning | Older construction |
Amerikansk køkken | Open-plan kitchen/living area (American kitchen) |
Badeværelse | Bathroom |
Badeværelse med brusebad | Washroom with shower |
Brusekabine | Shower cubicle |
Bygning | Building or residence |
Egendomsmægler | Real estate agency |
Ejendomsmægler gebyr | Agency fees |
Fællesomkostninger | Monthly fees for collective amenities |
Have | Garden |
Husleje | Rent |
I god stand | In good condition |
Inboforsikring | Home insurance |
Invertarliste | Inventory list |
Lejedepositum | Rental deposit |
Møbleret udlejning | Furnished rental or property |
Nyere bygning | Newer construction |
Nybygget bygning | All new construction |
Opholdsstue | Lounge/sitting room |
Opsigelsesbrev | Notice of intent to vacate premises |
Total antal værelser | Total number of rooms including reception and bedrooms |
Umøbleret udlejning | Unfurnished rental or property |
Værelse | Bedroom |
Værelser | Rooms |
Vicevært | Caretaker/building manager |
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