{"product_id":"danish-sayings-poster-scandinavian-language-print","title":"Danish Sayings Poster | Scandinavian Language Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDanish sayings poster\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the humour of everyday Danish expressions to your wall. Eight sayings appear in speech bubbles over a textured red and cream interpretation of Dannebrog, with “DENMARK” across the centre. Each expression comes with the original Danish wording, a literal English translation and a short explanation of its meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Danish edition of our Scandinavian Sayings series, in a new flag-inspired design. Eight expressions, Danish and English text, and six sizes from 13 × 18 cm to 70 × 100 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Danish sayings poster with English translations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Just pat the horse!” sounds like an unusual instruction until you discover that \u003cem\u003eKlap lige hesten!\u003c\/em\u003e means “Calm down”. And when someone says \u003cem\u003eDet blæser en halv pelikan\u003c\/em\u003e, the pelican is a colourful way of describing very windy weather. The fun lies in seeing the literal words beside the meaning you would use in conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Danish sayings poster gives English-speaking visitors a way into the jokes, while Danish speakers will recognise familiar turns of phrase. Hang it in a kitchen, a hallway or beside your desk, where a passing glance can turn into a conversation about language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpressions featured in the design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDanish expression\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLiteral English wording on the poster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMeaning shown\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSå er den ged barberet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThen that goat is shaved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThat matter is settled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDet blæser en halv pelikan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt’s blowing half a pelican\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is very windy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlap lige hesten!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJust pat the horse!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGå agurk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGo cucumber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo go bananas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSom blommen i et æg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLike the yolk in an egg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngen ko på isen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo cow on the ice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything is fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIkke den skarpeste kniv i skuffen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot the sharpest knife in the drawer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot very smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt have rotter på loftet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo have rats in the attic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be crazy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA gift for Danish roots and language lovers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who grew up hearing Danish at home, a familiar saying can bring back a particular voice or family joke. This Danish sayings poster also makes a playful gift for a Danish partner, an exchange student or a friend learning the language. Its English explanations let the humour travel beyond Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm cream cross and deep red background give the design an aged-paper appearance. Outlined speech bubbles keep the expressions separate, and the large central lettering makes the country connection clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize in centimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApproximate size in inches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 × 18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 × 7″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 × 29.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × 12″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 × 24″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a larger Danish sayings poster if you want the smaller explanations to be easier to read from a distance. The 13 × 18 cm format is best viewed up close. Inch measurements are approximate size labels; check the dimensions of your intended frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScandinavian Sayings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark, new design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eText\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight Danish expressions with literal English translations and English explanations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured red and cream flag motif with outlined speech bubbles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortrait\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygge by Scandinavia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to speak Danish to understand the poster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Every expression includes a literal English translation and a short English explanation, alongside the Danish wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many sayings are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Danish sayings poster features eight expressions. All eight are listed above so you can read them before choosing a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the aged appearance part of the design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The texture and warm cream colour are part of the printed artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre other Scandinavian editions available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/da-dk\/products\/norwegian-sayings\"\u003eNorwegian sayings poster\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/da-dk\/products\/swedish-sayings-on-the-swedish-flag-scandinavian-language-culture-poster\"\u003eSwedish sayings poster\u003c\/a\u003e. 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