A2 Expression Neutral

Jeg har ikke tid nu.

I do not have time now.

Practícalo

Significado

Busy at the moment.

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Contexto cultural

Danes value efficiency and directness. Saying you don't have time is not considered rude if said with a neutral tone. In the US, people often use 'softeners' like 'I'd love to, but...' or 'I'm so sorry...'. The Danish version can feel blunt to Americans. In Japan, direct refusal is often avoided. One might say 'It's a bit difficult' (Chotto...) instead of 'I don't have time'. Similar to Denmark, Germans are quite direct about their schedules and will state 'Ich habe keine Zeit' without much fuss.

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The 'Lige' Trick

Always add 'lige' between 'ikke' and 'tid' to sound 100% more like a native speaker. 'Jeg har ikke lige tid nu' sounds much softer.

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Watch your tone

Because the phrase is direct, a sharp tone can make it sound like you are angry. Keep your voice neutral or slightly apologetic.

Significado

Busy at the moment.

🎯

The 'Lige' Trick

Always add 'lige' between 'ikke' and 'tid' to sound 100% more like a native speaker. 'Jeg har ikke lige tid nu' sounds much softer.

⚠️

Watch your tone

Because the phrase is direct, a sharp tone can make it sound like you are angry. Keep your voice neutral or slightly apologetic.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word to say 'I don't have time now.'

Jeg ___ ikke tid nu.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: har

The verb 'at have' (to have) is used to express having time.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct word order:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg har ikke tid nu.

In Danish, the negation 'ikke' follows the verb in a main clause.

Complete the dialogue politely.

A: Kan du hjælpe mig med computeren? B: Desværre, ___.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: jeg har ikke tid nu

'Desværre' (unfortunately) usually precedes a refusal like 'I don't have time'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are running to catch a train and someone stops you to ask for a survey.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg har ikke tid nu.

This is the standard phrase for declining someone when you are in a rush.

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Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word to say 'I don't have time now.' Fill Blank A1

Jeg ___ ikke tid nu.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: har

The verb 'at have' (to have) is used to express having time.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct word order:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg har ikke tid nu.

In Danish, the negation 'ikke' follows the verb in a main clause.

Complete the dialogue politely. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kan du hjælpe mig med computeren? B: Desværre, ___.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: jeg har ikke tid nu

'Desværre' (unfortunately) usually precedes a refusal like 'I don't have time'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are running to catch a train and someone stops you to ask for a survey.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg har ikke tid nu.

This is the standard phrase for declining someone when you are in a rush.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

It can be. It's better to say 'Jeg er lige midt i noget, kan det vente?' (I'm right in the middle of something, can it wait?)

Adding 'nu' makes it specific to this moment. Without 'nu', it sounds more general or final.

You can, but it's less common and sounds a bit more dramatic, like 'I have no time left'.

Frases relacionadas

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Jeg har travlt

similar

I am busy.

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Jeg er optaget

synonym

I am occupied.

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Jeg har masser af tid

contrast

I have plenty of time.

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Ikke lige nu

specialized form

Not right now.

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