المعنى
Something is not worth the effort.
خلفية ثقافية
Danes value punctuality and efficiency. Wasting someone else's time is considered quite disrespectful in a professional context. There is a strong cultural emphasis on 'pragmatism'. If something doesn't work, it's better to stop and call it 'spild af tid' than to keep trying for the sake of appearances. Flat hierarchies in Danish offices mean that even junior employees might tell a manager that a meeting is 'spild af tid', provided it is said constructively. Danish influencers often use 'spild af tid' when reviewing products or apps that don't live up to the hype.
Add 'rent' for impact
Saying 'Det er RENT spild af tid' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when you're annoyed.
Don't say it to your boss
Even though Danes are direct, telling your boss their idea is 'spild af tid' might be too blunt. Use 'Jeg er ikke sikker på, det er den mest effektive løsning' instead.
المعنى
Something is not worth the effort.
Add 'rent' for impact
Saying 'Det er RENT spild af tid' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when you're annoyed.
Don't say it to your boss
Even though Danes are direct, telling your boss their idea is 'spild af tid' might be too blunt. Use 'Jeg er ikke sikker på, det er den mest effektive løsning' instead.
Use with 'at'
Always remember the 'at' before the verb. 'Spild af tid at vente' (Correct) vs 'Spild af tid vente' (Incorrect).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er ______ af tid.
'Spild' is the correct noun form used in this idiom.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It is a waste of time to wait'.
We use 'at' + infinitive to connect the phrase to a verb.
Match the situation to the most likely reaction.
You have been in a queue for 2 hours and the office just closed.
This is a classic situation of wasted effort and time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se den nye film? B: Nej, den har fået dårlige anmeldelser. Det er ______.
While 'spild af penge' also works, 'spild af tid' is the most common reaction to a bad movie.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Spild vs. Brug
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDet er ______ af tid.
'Spild' is the correct noun form used in this idiom.
Choose the correct way to say 'It is a waste of time to wait'.
We use 'at' + infinitive to connect the phrase to a verb.
You have been in a queue for 2 hours and the office just closed.
This is a classic situation of wasted effort and time.
A: Skal vi se den nye film? B: Nej, den har fået dårlige anmeldelser. Det er ______.
While 'spild af penge' also works, 'spild af tid' is the most common reaction to a bad movie.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt can be. It's neutral when talking about a situation (like traffic), but rude if you say it about someone's hard work.
Yes, adding 'et' is grammatically fine, but most Danes omit it in daily speech.
'Spild af tid' is the common phrase; 'tidsspilde' is a more formal noun used in writing.
Use 'et totalt spild af tid' or 'rent spild af tid'.
Yes, 'Han er spild af tid' means he is not worth your effort/attention (often used in dating).
Yes, they share the same Germanic root meaning to let something run out or be lost.
Yes, that means 'waste of MY time' and is more personal/emphatic.
There isn't one single idiom, but 'god brug af tid' or 'velanvendt tid' works.
Very often, to describe inefficient processes or redundant tasks.
Mostly, yes. It can also refer to 'scrap' or 'leftovers' in manufacturing.
عبارات ذات صلة
Spild af penge
similarWaste of money
Tidsspilde
synonymWaste of time (noun)
At slå tiden ihjel
similarTo kill time
Det er ikke umagen værd
similarIt's not worth the trouble
