1) Key phrases
Hover or focus a Danish phrase to see its English meaning.
- Jeg sorterer mit affald hver dag.
- Glas skal lægges i glasbeholderen.
- Plastik skal i den gule beholder.
- Vi genbruger for at passe på miljøet.
- Der er ikke plads i beholderen.
PD2 Course · Lesson 41
Recycling at Home — Genbrug derhjemme
Understand recycling instructions and talk about waste at home
Goal: Sort common household waste, understand a recycling instruction, and explain one reason for recycling.
Practice first
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Sort waste and give a reason
Listen, hover or focus for translation, then build a sentence about waste and recycling.
1. Waste words
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Tap to hear Danish. Hover or focus for translation.
2. Recycling lines
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Listen for what belongs in each container.
3. Build: Jeg lægger …
Choose the correct container for the waste.
Jeg lægger … i ….
Example: Jeg lægger glas i glasbeholderen.
Sentence order
4. Put the words in order
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Add fordi or for at when you explain the reason.
English
I sort my waste every day.
Your sentence
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Tap the words below
Review lesson
PD2 · Lesson 41 — read after you practice.
2) Waste words
Hover or focus a Danish term to see its meaning.
- affald
- en beholder
- papir
- glas
- plastik
- genbrug
3) Explain a reason
Use fordi to explain why and for at before an infinitive to explain a purpose.
Jeg sorterer affald, fordi det er vigtigt.
Vi genbruger for at passe på miljøet.
After fordi, put ikke before the verb: fordi jeg ikke har plads.
Jeg sorterer affald, fordi det er vigtigt.
Vi genbruger for at passe på miljøet.
After fordi, put ikke before the verb: fordi jeg ikke har plads.
4) Speaking tip
Do more than name the bin. Say what you sort and why: Jeg sorterer glas, fordi det kan genbruges.
Speaking tasks
Say these out loud. Use Listen when you want a model.
Sort three things
Say where you put paper, glass, and plastic.
Give a reason
Explain why you sort waste or use a recycling centre.
At home
Describe one recycling habit in your home.
Lesson complete
You can now talk about waste, recycling, and reasons. Continue with transport and energy choices.