Translation and language resources

 

LIFE Wordlist

Communications has prepared a list of the most frequently used Danish words at the Faculty and the corresponding English word. The word list has been prepared for Danish-speaking staff but may also be useful for English-speaking staff. 
 

Download the latest version here (Updated on 15 January 2010). The list is kept and updated by Communication Officer Kirsten Jenlev.

 

Translation and terminology

If you need assistance or have any questions in relation to translation, terminology, etc, at the Faculty of Life Sciences, you are welcome to contact Kirsten Jenlev.

 

The use of (British) English at University of Copenhagen 

Read more about the use of English at University of Copenhagen at: http://www.ku.dk/engelsk_sprogbrug/ where you will find a relatively brief styleguide in Danish and a more extensive styleguide in English.

 

Electronic dictionaries

You may also look up words in the new electronic University of Copenhagen dictionary KUlex (Danish-English and English-Danish).

 

Please all note that all students and employees at University of Copenhagen now have access to Gyldendal's Online Dictionaries. The dictionaries cover Danish-English, Danish-German, Danish-French, Danish-Spanish and vice versa. You do not need to logon but have access through your IP address.