Bedeutung
Time is a valuable resource.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians are famous for their punctuality. Being 5 minutes late is often considered rude because you are wasting the other person's 'money' (time). The phrase is the bedrock of American capitalism. It reflects a culture that prioritizes speed and results over process. In Japan, time is not just money but a matter of respect and social harmony. Wasting time is seen as a failure of duty. In countries like Italy or Greece, time is often seen as more fluid. 'Tid er penger' might be used, but the cultural pressure of the clock is often less intense than in Norway.
Use it in the office
It's a very safe and professional way to keep meetings on track in Norway.
Don't be too cold
Using this phrase too much can make you seem like you only care about profit, which goes against the Norwegian value of 'medmenneskelighet' (humanity).
Bedeutung
Time is a valuable resource.
Use it in the office
It's a very safe and professional way to keep meetings on track in Norway.
Don't be too cold
Using this phrase too much can make you seem like you only care about profit, which goes against the Norwegian value of 'medmenneskelighet' (humanity).
Indefinite is key
Always say 'Tid er penger', never 'Tiden er pengene'. The indefinite form makes it sound like a universal truth.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in this common proverb.
Tid er ______.
'Tid er penger' is the standard proverb meaning time is valuable.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Tid er penger'?
When should you say this?
The phrase is most commonly used in professional settings to emphasize efficiency.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are direct translations of common time-related idioms.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Sjefen: 'Hvorfor har vi ikke startet ennå?' Ansatt: 'Beklager, jeg kommer nå.' Sjefen: 'Skynd deg, ______!'
The boss is emphasizing urgency in a work context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTid er ______.
'Tid er penger' is the standard proverb meaning time is valuable.
When should you say this?
The phrase is most commonly used in professional settings to emphasize efficiency.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are direct translations of common time-related idioms.
Sjefen: 'Hvorfor har vi ikke startet ennå?' Ansatt: 'Beklager, jeg kommer nå.' Sjefen: 'Skynd deg, ______!'
The boss is emphasizing urgency in a work context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNot inherently, but it can be if used to cut someone off during a personal conversation. In business, it's perfectly normal.
In Norwegian proverbs, abstract nouns often lose their definite articles to sound more general and timeless.
Yes, 'Tid er gull' is very common and sounds slightly more positive or appreciative of time's value.
Yes, though they might use it ironically or use the English version 'Time is money' because of the influence of American media.
Frequently! It's a common trope for 'villainous' business characters or stressed protagonists.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tid er gull
similarTime is gold.
Å slå i hjel tid
contrastTo kill time.
Tiden flyr
similarTime flies.
Bedre sent enn aldri
contrastBetter late than never.
