Bedeutung
Time passes very quickly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often use 'Tiden flyr' during the 'Mørketid' (polar night) to express how the days seem to disappear even when it's dark. There is a shared cultural sense of 'seasonal stress' where the short summer makes people feel that 'tiden flyr' faster than in southern climates. In Norwegian workplaces, saying 'Tiden flyr' is a socially acceptable way to end a coffee break and return to work without being rude. It is considered very polite to say 'Tiden flyr i ditt selskap' at the end of a first date or a meeting with a new acquaintance.
Use it as a transition
If a conversation is getting awkward or long, say 'Tiden flyr!' as a natural way to check your watch and change the subject.
Watch the 'y'
Make sure you pronounce the 'y' in 'flyr' correctly. If you say 'flir', it sounds like you are saying 'time laughs'.
Bedeutung
Time passes very quickly.
Use it as a transition
If a conversation is getting awkward or long, say 'Tiden flyr!' as a natural way to check your watch and change the subject.
Watch the 'y'
Make sure you pronounce the 'y' in 'flyr' correctly. If you say 'flir', it sounds like you are saying 'time laughs'.
The 'Hytte' context
This is the #1 phrase used when leaving a mountain cabin after a weekend trip.
Past tense mastery
Use 'fløy' when talking about your childhood or a finished vacation to sound more native.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb in the correct present tense form.
Tiden ____ når man har det gøy.
'Flyr' is the present tense form of 'å fly'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Time flies' in Norwegian?
Select the correct option:
Norwegian requires the definite article 'tiden' and the correct verb 'flyr'.
Match the response to the situation.
Friend: 'Tenk at vi har vært her i fire timer allerede!'
When someone is surprised by how much time has passed, 'Tiden flyr!' is the natural response.
Complete the dialogue with the correct past tense form.
A: Hvordan var ferien? B: Den var super, men tiden ____ bare av sted.
Since the holiday is over, the past tense 'fløy' is most appropriate.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Speed of Time in Norwegian
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTiden ____ når man har det gøy.
'Flyr' is the present tense form of 'å fly'.
Select the correct option:
Norwegian requires the definite article 'tiden' and the correct verb 'flyr'.
Friend: 'Tenk at vi har vært her i fire timer allerede!'
When someone is surprised by how much time has passed, 'Tiden flyr!' is the natural response.
A: Hvordan var ferien? B: Den var super, men tiden ____ bare av sted.
Since the holiday is over, the past tense 'fløy' is most appropriate.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, we usually say 'Tiden flyr'. 'Klokka går' is used for the physical clock.
There isn't one single idiom, but you can say 'Tiden snegler seg av sted' (Time snails along).
Both are correct. 'Tiden' is more common in writing, 'Tida' is common in many dialects.
Usually, but it can be used for stress (e.g., 'Tiden flyr, og jeg er ikke ferdig!').
Yes, for example, to comment on how engaging the discussion has been.
Tiden vil fly (Time will fly).
Yes, very often! It's a staple of Norwegian pop and folk lyrics.
Yes, adding 'fort' (fast) adds emphasis, though 'flyr' already implies speed.
Extremely. Often used with the ✈️ or ⏳ emojis.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tiden går
similarTime passes
I siste liten
builds onAt the last minute
Å slå i hjel tid
contrastTo kill time
Tidens tann
specialized formThe tooth of time (wear and tear)
Tiden leger alle sår
similarTime heals all wounds
