ABSTRACT

Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Danish. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Danish grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations.

This edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in grammar, cultural changes and the impact of modern technology. All sections have been systematically revised, and a new section on phrases and an up-to-the-moment account of the use of the comma have been added. The examples and grammar explanations have been improved throughout.

Features include:

  • a wealth of examples from present-day Danish
  • particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty
  • Danish-English parallels highlighted throughout the book
  • an extensive index and clear paragraph numbering for easy navigation
  • cross-references in all parts of the book.

Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar is the most comprehensive and detailed Danish grammar available in English and is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Danish at all levels. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

chapter 1|80 pages

Nouns

chapter 2|56 pages

Adjectives

chapter 3|22 pages

Numerals

chapter 4|108 pages

Pronouns

chapter 6|110 pages

Verbs

chapter 6|40 pages

Adverbs

chapter 7|86 pages

Prepositions

chapter 8|11 pages

Interjections

chapter 9|30 pages

Conjunctions

chapter 10|72 pages

Sentence structure and word order

chapter 11|43 pages

Word formation

chapter 12|17 pages

Punctuation

chapter 13|24 pages

Orthography