German and Danish are related languages, yet Germans and Danes can thoroughly misunderstand each other! Whether it's øl, blød, gæld, kind, or wienerbrød: the number of Danish words that Germans can immediately understand or think they understand is large. This book humorously explains about 1000 terms and phrases from A to Å that are often misinterpreted by Germans. It is aimed at language learners who already have a basic knowledge of Danish and serves as a contrastive reference work or simply as an enjoyable reading book. With its numerous situational examples, it provides a lively insight into Danish humor and wit, as well as into Danish history and society.