Untranslatable - Uoversættelige

hygge

Hygge is a general feeling of cosiness but it is more of a practice e.g. lighting candles, eating food with friends and watching films.

morgenfrisk

Feeling refreshed and energised after a good night's sleep.

træls

This means something that is a nuisance or a disappointment.

overskud

Literally means 'profit' but can be used to mean that you can't be bothered to do something.

faster

This is an example of how the Danish family term system is more specific than in English. 'Faster' means aunt, but it specifically means your father's sister (far + søster = faster).

arbejdsglæde

Literally means 'work happiness' and translates to something close to 'job satisfaction'.

jer

Means 'you' in the plural. English has lost this distinction.

velbekomme

Translates to something akin to 'Bon apetit!'.