This is the 257th most frequent Danish word.
da
The Danish word "da" means "then," "when," or "as," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'da' is used as a conjunction meaning 'when', indicating a time relationship.
Jeg var glad, da jeg så dig.
I was happy when I saw you.
In this example, 'da' indicates a past time context, functioning as 'when' in a narrative sense.
Da jeg var barn, elskede jeg at cykle.
When I was a child, I loved cycling.
Here, 'da' functions as a conjunction meaning 'because', explaining the reason for the action.