Significado
Having a busy schedule or moving fast.
Contexto cultural
Danes often use this phrase to describe the 'start-up' culture in cities like Copenhagen, where 'fart på' is a badge of honor. Across the Nordics, efficiency is valued. This phrase reflects the Protestant work ethic of moving quickly and effectively. Learners from English backgrounds must overcome the 'fart' hurdle. In Denmark, 'fart' is a clean, professional word. Using 'fart på' in a performance review can be a positive way to describe a high-achieving employee.
Use with 'Der er'
If you want to describe a busy atmosphere without blaming a specific person, use 'Der er fart på'.
The 'Fart' Trap
Never laugh when a Dane says they have 'fart på' in a meeting. It's a serious professional statement!
Significado
Having a busy schedule or moving fast.
Use with 'Der er'
If you want to describe a busy atmosphere without blaming a specific person, use 'Der er fart på'.
The 'Fart' Trap
Never laugh when a Dane says they have 'fart på' in a meeting. It's a serious professional statement!
Intensify it
Add 'rigtig' (really) to sound more like a native: 'Vi har rigtig fart på'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
I går ______ vi virkelig fart på med rengøringen.
The sentence is in the past tense ('I går'), so 'havde' is correct.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'There is a lot of speed on'?
The impersonal form uses 'Der er' and the preposition 'på'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You see a car driving 120km/h in a 50km/h zone.
'Fart på' is the most natural way to comment on excessive or high speed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du hjælpe mig? B: Ikke lige nu, jeg ______.
Using 'har fart på' explains that you are currently very busy/moving fast.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Speed vs. Busyness
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosI går ______ vi virkelig fart på med rengøringen.
The sentence is in the past tense ('I går'), so 'havde' is correct.
How do you say 'There is a lot of speed on'?
The impersonal form uses 'Der er' and the preposition 'på'.
You see a car driving 120km/h in a 50km/h zone.
'Fart på' is the most natural way to comment on excessive or high speed.
A: Kan du hjælpe mig? B: Ikke lige nu, jeg ______.
Using 'har fart på' explains that you are currently very busy/moving fast.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, never. The Danish word for that is 'prut' or 'fis'.
Yes, you can say 'Du har godt nok fart på' sarcastically if someone is being very slow.
Yes, in a semi-formal or internal work email, it's perfectly fine.
You could say 'at tage det roligt' (to take it easy) or 'at snegle sig af sted' (to snail along).
Extremely. It's used in 'fartgrænse' (speed limit), 'fartpilot' (cruise control), and many others.
No, always use 'har'. 'Jeg er fart på' is a common beginner mistake.
It's used equally across Denmark, though the 'pace' it describes might be faster in Copenhagen!
Yes, 'Der er fart på den nye computer' means it's very fast.
You would say 'Sæt lidt mere fart på!'.
Usually positive (productive/energetic), but can be negative if it implies stress.
Frases relacionadas
at have travlt
similarTo be busy
fuld fart frem
builds onFull speed ahead
at sætte farten op
similarTo speed up
rygende travlt
synonymSmoking busy
knald på
slangHigh intensity
