This Danish Life

Atefe Pirzade

Welcome to This Danish Life! Here we talk about what life in Denmark is really like - from culture and education to how taxes actually work. If you’re thinking about moving to Denmark, or getting ready for permanent residency, the medborgerskabsprøve,, this podcast has you covered. Just a heads-up: all the voices you hear in this podcast are AI-generated, and the topics are based on the official material of medborgerskabsprøve 2025 buymeacoffee.com/hdstdw6at5

  1. Danmarks historie før 1945 | Denmark’s history before 1945

    MAR 31

    Danmarks historie før 1945 | Denmark’s history before 1945

    den tidlige historie (the early history).vikingetiden (ca. 750 –1050) (the viking age).middelalderen (ca. 1050-ca. 1500) (the middle ages).reformationen (1536) (the reformation).renæssancen (ca. 1536 – ca. 1660) (the renaissance).enevælden og landboreformerne (1660 – 1848) (absolutism and the agricultural reforms).demokrati (1849) (democracy).et lille land (1864 – 1914) (a small country).neutralitet og besættelse (1914 – 1945) (neutrality and occupation)

    7 min
  2. Danmarks geografi og befolkning | Geography and Population

    05/01/2025

    Danmarks geografi og befolkning | Geography and Population

    This episode, intended as learning material for the Danish citizenship test, provides an overview of Denmark's geography and population.

    9 min
  3. Danmark og omverdenen _ Denmark and the World

    03/13/2025

    Danmark og omverdenen _ Denmark and the World

    explains Denmark's significant involvement in international organizations, most notably the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN). It details Denmark's history and participation within the EU, including referendums, opt-outs, and the influence of EU policies on Danish law. Here is a shorter list of important keywords from the sources along with their Danish translations: International organizations - Internationale organisationerInfluence - IndflydelseDecisions - BeslutningerEU – The European Union - EU – Den Europæiske UnionMember - MedlemEconomic cooperation - Økonomisk samarbejdePolitical cooperation - Politisk samarbejdeLegal cooperation - Retligt samarbejdeHeadquarters - HovedkvarterBrussels - BruxellesBelgium - BelgienEnvironment - MiljøConsumer issues - ForbrugerspørgsmålFree trade - Fri handelReferendum - FolkeafstemningLegislation - LovgivningenCommon currency - Fælles valutaEuro - EuroenDanish currency (krone) - Den danske valuta (kronen)European Parliament - Europa-ParlamentetCitizen - StatsborgerEconomic policy - Økonomiske politikBudget deficit - UnderskudAgricultural policy - LandbrugspolitikEnvironmental policy - MiljøpolitikMinisters - MinistreOfficials - EmbedsmændEU policies - EU’s politikkerEU legislation - EU’s lovgivningEU treaty (Maastricht Treaty) - EU-traktat (Maastricht-traktaten)Exceptions - UndtagelserReservations - ForbeholdPolice - PolitiCriminal law - StrafferetAsylum - AsylImmigration - IndvandringDivorces - SkilsmisserParental authority - ForældremyndighedAbolish - AfskaffeDefence and security policy (reservation) - Forsvars- og sikkerhedspolitik (forbehold)Military operations - Militære operationerPolitical guidelines - Politiske retningslinjerAdopted - VedtagesThe European Council (EU summits) - Det Europæiske Råd (EU-topmøder)Prime Minister - StatsministerHeads of state and government - Stats- og regeringscheferCommissioner - KommissærEuropean Commission - Europa-KommissionenMinister Council - MinisterrådetChairmanship of the Council - Formandskab for MinisterrådetEuropean Parliament elections - Valg til Europa-ParlamentetMember of the European Parliament (MEP) - Medlemmer (of Europa-Parlamentet)The Danish Parliament (Folketinget) - FolketingetEU Court of Justice - EU-DomstolenInterpret - TolkeCouncil of Europe - EuroparådetEuropean Convention on Human Rights - Den Europæiske MenneskerettighedskonventionFreedom of expression - YtringsfrihedFreedom of assembly - ForsamlingsfrihedProhibition against torture - Forbud mod torturRight to a fair trial - Ret til retfærdig rettergangUN – The United Nations - FN – De Forenede NationerFounded - GrundlagtMember states - MedlemsstaterPeace and development - Fred og udviklingDisasters - KatastroferFamine - SultNatural disasters - NaturkatastroferIlliteracy - AnalfabetismeDiseases - SygdommeHuman rights - MenneskerettighederReligious freedom - ReligionsfrihedFreedom of speech - YtringsfrihedDiscrimination - DiskriminationEthnic minorities - Etniske minoriteterReligious minorities - Religiøse minoriteterLinguistic minorities - Sproglige minoriteterUN Security Council - FN’s SikkerhedsrådPeace in the world - Fred i verdensanctions - Økonomiske sanktionerMilitary sanctions - Militære sanktionerSuppress - UndertrykkerThreat - TrusselSustainable development - Bæredygtig udviklingPoverty - FattigdomPeace and security - Fred og sikkerhedEducation for all - Uddannelse til alleBetter health - Bedre sundhedGood jobs - Gode jobsSustainable growth - Bæredygtig vækstThe Nordic countries - NordenSelf-governing areas - Selvstyrende områderLegal area - Det retlige områdeCultural area - Det kulturelle områdeSocial area - Det sociale områdeEconomic area - Det økonomiske områdeNordic Council - Nordisk RådNordic Council of Ministers - Nordisk MinisterrådInternational development cooperation - Internationalt udviklingssamarbejdeDevelopment aid - Udviklingsbistand

    21 min
  4. Religion og kirke | Religion and Church in Denmark

    03/01/2025

    Religion og kirke | Religion and Church in Denmark

    The episode discusses religion and the church in Denmark, highlighting the freedom of religion enshrined in the constitution Folkekirken: People's Church Evangelisk-lutherske kirke: Evangelical-Lutheran Church Kirkeskat: Church Tax Borgerlig begravelse: Civil Funeral Trossamfund: Religious Community Menighed: Congregation Godkendelse: Approval Bemyndigelse: Authorization Religionsfrihed: Religious Freedom

    16 min
  5. Borgernes rettigheder og pligter | Citizens' Rights and Obligations

    02/18/2025

    Borgernes rettigheder og pligter | Citizens' Rights and Obligations

    This episode document outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens within their democratic welfare state. It categorizes rights into political rights (voting, candidacy) and freedoms (religion, speech, assembly, association) and social rights (access to welfare). Conversely, citizens have obligations like paying taxes on income and potentially serving in the military (conscription), now including women starting in 2027. The purpose is to educate citizens about their roles and entitlements in Danish society. Below is a list of the discussed keywords along with their translations: • Politiske rettigheder (Political rights): Includes the right to vote and run for office. • Frihedsrettigheder (Freedom rights): Encompasses various freedoms, including: • Religionsfrihed (freedom of religion) • Ytringsfrihed (freedom of expression) • Forsamlingsfrihed (freedom of assembly) • Foreningsfrihed (freedom of association) • Sociale rettigheder (Social rights): The right to receive assistance and services in times of need, such as free medical care or financial support. • Ytringsfrihed (Freedom of expression): The right to express oneself through speech and writing without requiring permission from authorities. • Forsamlingsfrihed (Freedom of assembly): The right to gather, including for demonstrations in public spaces, without prior approval from authorities. • Skattepligt (Tax liability): The obligation to pay taxes on income, social benefits (sociale ydelser), and other taxable sources. • Sociale ydelser (Social benefits): Financial support or assistance, which is subject to taxation (skattepligt). • Værnepligt (Conscription/Military service): A duty for men to help defend the country; from 2027, women will also be subject to conscription. • Forsvaret (The Danish Defence): The national military force. • Beredskabsstyrelsen (The Emergency Management Agency): The authority responsible for emergency preparedness and crisis management. https://buymeacoffee.com/hdstdw6at5

    12 min
  6. Folkestyret i praksis – valg og partier | Danish Democracy: Elections and Parties

    02/13/2025

    Folkestyret i praksis – valg og partier | Danish Democracy: Elections and Parties

    This episode explains the fundamentals of democracy in practice, specifically focusing on elections and political parties within Denmark. It outlines the different types of elections held at local, regional, national, and EU levels, detailing eligibility requirements and typical voter turnout.  • Folkestyret – The government. • Valg – Election. • Partier – Parties. • Medborger – Citizen. • Stemme – Vote. • Folketingsvalg – Parliamentary election. • Kommunalbestyrelse – Municipal council. • Regionsråd – Regional council. • Valgret – Suffrage/right to vote. • Statsborgerskab – Citizenship. • Valgbar – Eligible. • Europa-Parlamentet – The European Parliament. • Folkeafstemninger – Referendums. • Suverænitet – Sovereignty. • Statsministeren – The prime minister. • Valgkort – Voter card. • Stemmeseddel – Ballot. • Politisk parti – Political party. • Løsgænger – Independent. • Foreningsfriheden – Freedom of association. • Interesseorganisationer – Interest organizations. • Græsrodsbevægelser – Grassroots movements. • Demonstrationer – Demonstrations.

    18 min
  7. Det lokale selvstyre | Local self-government

    02/05/2025

    Det lokale selvstyre | Local self-government

    This episode describes Denmark's system of local self-governance, emphasizing the roles of communes and regions. The key words for this topic • Lokalt selvstyre – Local self-government • Kommunalbestyrelserne – The municipal councils • Regionsrådene – The regional councils • Offentlige opgaver – Public tasks • Borgerservice – Citizen service • Kommuner – Municipalities • Regioner – Regions • Folkevalgte forsamlinger – Popularly elected assemblies • Velfærdsydelser – Welfare services • Børnehaver – Kindergartens • Vuggestuer – Nurseries • Folkeskoler – Primary schools • Beskæftigelse – Employment • Integration – Integration • Ældre borgere – Elderly citizens • Handicap – Disability • Psykisk sygdom – Mental illness • Borgmesteren – The mayor • Overborgmesteren – The Lord Mayor (in Copenhagen) • Kommunalbestyrelsen – The municipal council • Kommunernes Landsforening (KL) – The Danish National Association of Local Authorities • Skatter – Taxes • Region Hovedstaden – Capital Region of Denmark • Region Sjælland – Region Zealand • Region Syddanmark – Region of Southern Denmark • Region Midtjylland – Region of Central Denmark • Region Nordjylland – Region of Northern Denmark • Sundhedsområdet – The healthcare sector • Sygehuse – Hospitals • Regionsrådsformand – Regional council chairman • Danske Regioner – Danish Regions https://buymeacoffee.com/hdstdw6at5

    18 min
  8. Folketing og regering | Parliament and Government

    01/27/2025

    Folketing og regering | Parliament and Government

    This episode deeps dive into the Danish political system, focusing on the relationship between the Folketing (parliament) and the government. The key words for this episode Folketinget - The Danish Parliament Regeringen - The Government Christiansborg - Christiansborg Palace Den lovgivende magt - The legislative power Parlamentarisk demokrati - Parliamentary democracy Lovforslag - Legislative proposal / Bill Ministre - Ministers Spørgetid - Question time Folketingssalen - The Parliament Hall Udvalg - Committee Retsudvalget - The Judicial Committee Europaudvalget - The European Committee Koalitionsregering - Coalition government Flertalsregering - Majority government Mindretalsregering - Minority government Støttepartier - Supporting parties Repræsentativt demokrati - Representative democracy Folkeafstemning - Referendum Grundlov - The Constitution Ministerium - Ministry

    16 min
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Welcome to This Danish Life! Here we talk about what life in Denmark is really like - from culture and education to how taxes actually work. If you’re thinking about moving to Denmark, or getting ready for permanent residency, the medborgerskabsprøve,, this podcast has you covered. Just a heads-up: all the voices you hear in this podcast are AI-generated, and the topics are based on the official material of medborgerskabsprøve 2025 buymeacoffee.com/hdstdw6at5

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  • Creator
    Atefe Pirzade
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Atefe Pirzade
  • Show Website
    This Danish Life