Bedeutung
Available to do something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Tidsklemma' (Time Squeeze) is a major cultural concept. It describes the stress of modern life where one never feels they 'har tid til' everything they want to do. Norwegians value work-life balance. It is culturally acceptable to say 'Jeg har ikke tid til overtid' (I don't have time for overtime) to prioritize family. If a Norwegian says 'Jeg skal se om jeg får tid', it is often a polite 'maybe' that might mean 'no'. Despite being busy, Norwegians will always 'ta seg tid' (take the time) for a trip to the mountains or the sea.
The 'Til' Rule
Always remember 'til'. If you say 'Jeg har ikke tid kaffe', it sounds like you are missing a piece of the puzzle.
Don't use 'for'
Even though English says 'time for', Norwegian never uses 'for' here. It's a classic learner mistake.
Bedeutung
Available to do something.
The 'Til' Rule
Always remember 'til'. If you say 'Jeg har ikke tid kaffe', it sounds like you are missing a piece of the puzzle.
Don't use 'for'
Even though English says 'time for', Norwegian never uses 'for' here. It's a classic learner mistake.
God vs Dårlig
Master 'god tid' and 'dårlig tid' early. They are used much more often than 'jeg er travel'.
Politeness
Saying 'Jeg har ikke tid' is a very common and polite way to say no in Norway. Don't take it personally!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg har ikke tid ___ kaffe i dag.
In Norwegian, 'tid' is followed by 'til' when expressing availability.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
When followed by a verb, you need both 'til' and the infinitive marker 'å'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du tid til en prat? B: Nei, beklager, jeg har ___ tid.
'Å ha dårlig tid' is the idiom for being in a hurry.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a big rush to catch the bus.
This is the standard way to say you are busy/rushing.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
God Tid vs Dårlig Tid
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg har ikke tid ___ kaffe i dag.
In Norwegian, 'tid' is followed by 'til' when expressing availability.
Choose the correct option:
When followed by a verb, you need both 'til' and the infinitive marker 'å'.
A: Har du tid til en prat? B: Nei, beklager, jeg har ___ tid.
'Å ha dårlig tid' is the idiom for being in a hurry.
You are in a big rush to catch the bus.
This is the standard way to say you are busy/rushing.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, you must say 'Jeg har tid til deg'. 'For' is incorrect in this collocation.
'Ha tid' means you currently have it. 'Få tid' means you manage to find or get time in the future.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use 'Jeg har dårlig tid'.
Only if a verb follows. 'Tid til kaffe' (noun) vs 'Tid til å drikke' (verb).
No, for that use 'Hva er klokka?'.
It means 'time to spare' or 'extra time'.
Usually not. It sounds more like 'tee'.
Jeg har ikke tid til drama.
Yes, but 'Jeg har god tid' is more idiomatic for being unhurried.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å ha god tid
similarTo have plenty of time
å ha dårlig tid
contrastTo be in a hurry
å ta seg tid til
builds onTo take the time to
å få tid til
similarTo find/manage time
å kaste bort tid
contrastTo waste time
