Danish is only spoken by 5 million people, so Danes are positively surprised when meeting foreigners who speak their language. Just knowing a few common expressions can get you a long way:
Hello - Hej
Good morning - Godmorgen
See you - Vi ses
Good night - Godnat
Yes - Ja
How do you do? - Hvordan går det?
No - Nej
I’m fine! - Det går godt!
Thanks - Tak
I don’t understand - Jeg forstår ikke
Cheers - Skål
Can you help me? - Vil du hjælpe mig?
Goodbye - Hej hej or - Farvel