Understanding Danish E-mail Sign-offs for Daily Life

Choosing the right Danish email ending helps you communicate clearly in daily life. A guide from The Local highlights how subtle phrasing changes the tone of your message.

The standard choice is Med venlig hilsen, which means Kind regards. Short forms like Mvh or Vh are common but sound colder. If you write to someone you will meet in person, use the plural Venlige hilsner.

For colleagues, Mange hilsner works well. However, use Med venlig hilsen when emailing clients. For customer service, På forhånd tak means Thanks in advance.

Avoid Kærlig hilsen or Kh in business, as these mean Lots of love. Words like knus or kys belong only with family. Some people simply write a forward-slash before their name, such as /John.