Bedeutung
Being patient is a good quality.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Denmark, showing impatience in a queue is considered quite rude. This proverb reinforces the social norm of 'waiting your turn' quietly. The concept of 'Ro' (calmness) is highly valued. Patience is seen as a component of a balanced, 'hyggelig' life. Even with high-speed internet and efficient services, Danes use this phrase ironically when a website takes more than two seconds to load. The phrase was used in schoolbooks for centuries to teach children discipline and self-control.
Use it to be polite
If you are late and someone is waiting for you, saying this with a smile can sometimes (but not always!) soften the blow.
Don't overuse it
If you say it every time you are slow, people will find it annoying rather than wise.
Bedeutung
Being patient is a good quality.
Use it to be polite
If you are late and someone is waiting for you, saying this with a smile can sometimes (but not always!) soften the blow.
Don't overuse it
If you say it every time you are slow, people will find it annoying rather than wise.
The 'Soft D'
Mastering the soft 'd' in 'tålmodighed' and 'dyd' will make you sound much more like a native.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Tålmodighed er en ____.
'Dyd' means virtue, which is the correct word for this proverb.
Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?
You are waiting for a friend who is 5 minutes late.
This phrase is perfect for encouraging yourself or others during a short, non-critical wait.
Match the Danish words with their English meanings.
Words: 1. Tålmodighed, 2. Er, 3. En, 4. Dyd
Basic vocabulary matching for the phrase components.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg kan ikke vente længere! B: Jo, kom nu... ____.
The context of 'not being able to wait' requires the patience proverb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTålmodighed er en ____.
'Dyd' means virtue, which is the correct word for this proverb.
You are waiting for a friend who is 5 minutes late.
This phrase is perfect for encouraging yourself or others during a short, non-critical wait.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Basic vocabulary matching for the phrase components.
A: Jeg kan ikke vente længere! B: Jo, kom nu... ____.
The context of 'not being able to wait' requires the patience proverb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'dyd' is quite old-fashioned and rarely used outside of this proverb and religious contexts.
Yes, it is neutral and polite enough for a professional setting.
You can just say 'Hav tålmodighed' (Have patience), but it's not the proverb.
'Dyd' is a common gender noun (en-word), so it always takes 'en'.
Yes, though often with a bit of irony or when talking to older family members.
It's risky! It can sound like you're making excuses. Better to say 'Tak for din tålmodighed'.
There isn't a direct 'proverb' opposite, but 'utålmodighed er en last' (impatience is a vice) is the logical counterpoint.
Yes, as a proverb, it is almost always used in the present tense.
Yes, many Danish songs about life and time mention this proverb.
Yes! Etymologically, it means having the 'mood' or 'spirit' to 'endure' (tåle).
Verwandte Redewendungen
at have is i maven
similarTo have ice in one's stomach (to stay cool under pressure).
klap lige hesten
informalJust pat the horse (hold your horses).
alt godt kommer til den der venter
synonymAll good things come to those who wait.
hastværk er lastværk
contrastHaste makes waste.
