1) Key phrases
Hover or focus a Danish phrase to see its English meaning.
- Jeg ringer, fordi der er et problem med …
- Radiatoren virker ikke.
- Problemet begyndte i går.
- Kunne I sende en håndværker?
- Hvornår kan det blive repareret?
PD2 Course · Lesson 8
Housing Problems — Problemer i boligen
Handle a semi-formal conversation about repairs
Goal: Describe a housing problem, explain when it began, and politely request a repair and follow-up.
Practice first
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Call the caretaker about a repair
Build your replies in a semi-formal phone conversation.
Telefon til viceværten
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Vicevært
Boligservice, det er Lars.
Review lesson
PD2 · Lesson 8 — read after you practice.
2) Common housing problems
Hover or focus a Danish phrase to see its meaning.
- Vandhanen drypper.
- Afløbet er stoppet.
- Der er fugt på væggen.
- Vinduet kan ikke lukke.
- Der er ingen varme.
3) Polite requests
Direct: Send en håndværker.
Polite: Kan I sende en håndværker?
More polite/semi-formal: Kunne I sende en håndværker?
Use kunne to make a request less direct.
Polite: Kan I sende en håndværker?
More polite/semi-formal: Kunne I sende en håndværker?
Use kunne to make a request less direct.
4) A clear problem report
Include: address → problem → when it started → consequence → requested action → contact time. Keep the tone factual and polite.
Speaking tasks
Say these out loud. Use Listen when you want a model.
Report one problem
Choose a housing problem and explain what is wrong and when it started.
Call the caretaker
Open politely, give your address, describe the problem, and ask when someone can come.
Follow up
Say what you will do if the problem is not repaired.
Lesson complete
You can now read housing information, explain your housing history, and report a repair problem — Module 2 is complete.