Significado
Remarking on the speed of time
Contexto cultural
Norwegians often use this phrase to talk about the seasons. Because summer is so short, you will hear 'Tiden går fort' constantly in July. In Norwegian offices, saying this is a way to signal that you are productive without sounding like you are complaining. It is a polite way to end a visit. It implies that you enjoyed the company so much that you lost track of time. It is the standard comment made by elders to parents of young children, emphasizing the fleeting nature of childhood.
Use with 'sannelig'
Add 'sannelig' (certainly/indeed) to sound more like a native speaker: 'Tiden går sannelig fort!'
Don't use 'rask'
While 'rask' means fast, it's almost never used with 'tiden'. Stick to 'fort'.
Significado
Remarking on the speed of time
Use with 'sannelig'
Add 'sannelig' (certainly/indeed) to sound more like a native speaker: 'Tiden går sannelig fort!'
Don't use 'rask'
While 'rask' means fast, it's almost never used with 'tiden'. Stick to 'fort'.
The Small Talk King
If you run out of things to say to a Norwegian, just look at your watch and say this phrase. It works every time.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the common phrase.
Tiden ____ fort når man har det gøy.
In Norwegian, time 'goes' (går).
Which sentence is grammatically correct according to the V2 rule?
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'I dag' starts the sentence, the verb 'går' must come second.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'Tiden går fort'?
The phrase is used when time seems to have passed quickly.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Per: 'Er det allerede kveld?' Lise: 'Ja, _________.'
'Tiden går fort' is the natural reaction to being surprised by the time.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTiden ____ fort når man har det gøy.
In Norwegian, time 'goes' (går).
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'I dag' starts the sentence, the verb 'går' must come second.
When would you say 'Tiden går fort'?
The phrase is used when time seems to have passed quickly.
Per: 'Er det allerede kveld?' Lise: 'Ja, _________.'
'Tiden går fort' is the natural reaction to being surprised by the time.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'Tiden flyr' is perfectly natural and means exactly the same thing, though it's slightly more informal.
Always 'Tiden går fort'. The definite form is required for general concepts in Norwegian.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends.
You say 'Tiden går sakte'.
It's a traditional Germanic way of describing the movement of time and clocks.
Yes, it's very common to say 'Tiden går for fort!' when you are stressed.
It works for any duration—from a fun afternoon to a whole decade.
No, it's an adverb modifying the verb 'går'.
The past tense is 'Tiden gikk fort'.
Yes, in Nynorsk it is 'Tida går fort'.
Frases relacionadas
Tiden flyr
synonymTime flies
Tiden leger alle sår
similarTime heals all wounds
Å slå i hjel tid
contrastTo kill time
Tid er penger
builds onTime is money
