Learn about chain stores that are common in Denmark
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Eric: Hi everyone, I’m Eric. |
| Anna: And I’m Anna! |
| Eric: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Danish Vocabulary, Lesson 22! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to living in Denmark. These are five popular chain stores in Denmark. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at DanishClass101.com |
Lesson focus |
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| Eric: Anna, what’s our first word? |
| Anna: Netto |
| Eric: Netto, a discount store chain |
| Anna: (slow) Netto (regular) Netto |
| Eric: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Anna: Netto |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Eric: |
| Netto is the discount store belonging to the Danish Supermarket Group, DSG. This is the only brand of the group that can be found outside of Denmark in countries like Germany, Poland, and Sweden. It’s easily recognizable by its yellow brand color and mascot, a black Scottish terrier. |
| Eric: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Anna: (normal) Netto har tit udsalg. |
| Eric: Netto often has sales. |
| Anna: (slow) Netto har tit udsalg. |
| Eric: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Anna: Baresso |
| Eric: Baresso, a Danish coffee shop chain |
| Anna: (slow) Baresso (regular) Baresso |
| Eric: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Anna: Baresso |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Eric: |
| Baresso is the Danish coffee shop chain, founded in 1999 by a Danish-Italian returnee who missed a good cup of coffee. Today, it has over 30 shops and several franchises. The brand logo is a coffee bean engulfed in a red flame. |
| Eric: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Anna: (normal) Baresso findes kun i Danmark. |
| Eric: Baresso is only found in Denmark. |
| Anna: (slow) Baresso findes kun i Danmark. |
| Eric: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Anna: ONLY |
| Eric: ONLY, a Danish clothing brand |
| Anna: (slow) ONLY (regular) ONLY |
| Eric: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Anna: ONLY |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Eric: |
| ONLY is a Danish clothing brand aimed at young women. It’s one of 11 different brands owned by the company Bestseller, which specializes in design and clothes. Bestseller has an equity of 960 million euros and over 3000 stores worldwide. They designed the Danish delegation’s clothes for the Olympics from 2008 to 2012. |
| Eric: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Anna: (normal) ONLY er et Bestseller design. |
| Eric: ONLY is a Bestseller brand. |
| Anna: (slow) ONLY er et Bestseller design. |
| Eric: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Anna: Søstrene Grene |
| Eric: Søstrene Grene, a Danish discount shop |
| Anna: (slow) Søstrene Grene (regular) Søstrene Grene |
| Eric: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Anna: Søstrene Grene |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Eric: |
| Søstrene Grene is a Danish discount shop, started by the two sisters Clara and Anna Grene. Hence the name "The Sisters Grene". The concept behind the shop is a tour through the world’s many colors and smells. They mainly sell decorative things and things you can use to be creative, although they also sell spices and things from around the world you can't find anywhere else. One way they keep their prices down is by selling their products with no unnecessary packaging, allowing customers to test and directly touch products. They have over 70 stores. They are mainly in Europe but there is also one in Chiba, Japan. |
| Eric: Okay, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Anna: (normal) Søstrene Grene er en kreativ butik. |
| Eric: Søstrene Grene is a creative shop. |
| Anna: (slow) Søstrene Grene er en kreativ butik. |
| Eric: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Anna: Tiger |
| Eric: Tiger, a discount store |
| Anna: (slow) Tiger (regular) Tiger |
| Eric: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Anna: Tiger |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Eric: |
| Tiger is also a discount store. Their concept can be found in the name. Tiger is the same sound produced as when Danes say “a tenner.” Most of the products in the store can be bought for a 10 crown Danish coin. |
| Eric: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Anna: (normal) Tiger er meget billig. |
| Eric: Tiger is very cheap. |
| Anna: (slow) Tiger er meget billig. |
| QUIZ |
| Eric: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Anna will give you the Danish – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Anna: Netto |
| [pause]Eric: Netto, a discount store chain |
| Anna: Baresso |
| [pause]Eric: Baresso, a Danish coffee shop chain |
| Anna: ONLY |
| [pause]Eric: ONLY, a Danish clothing brand |
| Anna: Søstrene Grene |
| [pause]Eric: Søstrene Grene, a Danish discount shop |
| Anna: Tiger |
| [pause]Eric: Tiger, a discount store |
Outro |
| Eric: There you have it – five Popular chain stores in Denmark! We have more vocab lists available at DanishClass101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Anna: Farvel! |
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