Bedeutung
Asking about duration.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes are extremely punctual. If you ask 'Hvor lang tid tager det?' and they say '10 minutes', they mean exactly 10 minutes. Being late is considered disrespectful. There is a high level of trust in public transport schedules. The phrase is often used to confirm what is already written on a digital display. In Danish workplaces, 'hvor lang tid tager det?' is used to negotiate work-life balance. It's okay to ask this to ensure you can leave on time to pick up children. Even for 'hygge', Danes like to have a rough idea of the time frame. Asking this helps everyone relax knowing the schedule.
Use 'cirka'
Always add 'cirka' if you aren't 100% sure. It makes you sound more like a native speaker who is being helpful but cautious.
The Silent G
Don't pronounce the 'g' in 'tager'. If you do, it will sound very foreign. It should rhyme with 'layer'.
Bedeutung
Asking about duration.
Use 'cirka'
Always add 'cirka' if you aren't 100% sure. It makes you sound more like a native speaker who is being helpful but cautious.
The Silent G
Don't pronounce the 'g' in 'tager'. If you do, it will sound very foreign. It should rhyme with 'layer'.
Punctuality is Key
When you get an answer to this question, take it literally. Danes plan their day around these estimates.
The 'At' Rule
If you want to add an action, always use 'at' + infinitive. 'Hvor lang tid tager det *at* [verb]?'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to ask how long the bus takes.
Hvor lang tid ___ bussen?
In Danish, we use the verb 'tager' (takes) to ask about duration.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to ask about duration.
'Hvor lang tid' is the correct noun phrase, and the verb must come before the subject.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor lang tid tager det at køre til Aarhus? B: ___ tager tre timer.
We use 'det' as the dummy subject in the answer, just like in the question.
Match the question to the situation.
You are at a pizzeria and want to know when your food is ready.
This is the standard question to ask about the time needed for food preparation.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
1. Hvor lang tid tager det? 2. Det tager ti minutter. 3. Tager det lang tid?
These are the basic forms of asking and answering about duration.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Hvor lang tid vs Hvor længe
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenHvor lang tid ___ bussen?
In Danish, we use the verb 'tager' (takes) to ask about duration.
Choose the correct way to ask about duration.
'Hvor lang tid' is the correct noun phrase, and the verb must come before the subject.
A: Hvor lang tid tager det at køre til Aarhus? B: ___ tager tre timer.
We use 'det' as the dummy subject in the answer, just like in the question.
You are at a pizzeria and want to know when your food is ready.
This is the standard question to ask about the time needed for food preparation.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the basic forms of asking and answering about duration.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in very informal contexts or if the context is clear, you can shorten it. However, adding 'tager det' is much more natural.
'Lang tid' is a noun phrase (long time), 'længe' is an adverb (long). Use 'lang tid' with the verb 'tage'.
It is always two words: 'lang tid'. 'Langtid' is only used in compound words like 'langtidsplanlægning'.
Start with 'Det tager...' followed by the time. For example: 'Det tager ti minutter.'
Yes, you can ask 'Hvor lang tid tager du om det?' (How long do you take to do it?).
Yes, it is perfectly polite. To be extra polite, you can start with 'Undskyld...' (Excuse me).
In Danish, 'g' often becomes silent or a semi-vowel between vowels. This is a standard feature of the language's phonology.
Yes, change 'tager' to 'tog': 'Hvor lang tid tog det?'
You can say 'Hvor lang tid tager det for dig?' or 'Hvor lang tid er du om det?'
No, for money you ask 'Hvad koster det?' or 'Hvor meget koster det?'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hvor længe?
similarHow long? (duration of a state)
Det tager tid
builds onIt takes time / It takes a while
I god tid
relatedIn good time / Early
Tidsnok
relatedIn time / Soon enough
Hvor lang er turen?
specialized formHow long is the trip?
