Significado
Completing work before the deadline.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is a core value. Being 'i tid' often means being a few minutes early. If you say you will 'bli klar i tid', people will rely on that promise literally. The 'fika' break is often used as a reward for being 'klar i tid'. It's common to hear 'Vi fikar när vi blir klara!'. Students are taught 'planering' (planning) from a young age to ensure they 'blir klara i tid' without stress. There is a high level of trust in society. If a contractor says they will 'bli klar i tid', it is expected to happen without constant follow-ups.
Agreement is Key
Always check if your subject is plural. 'Vi blir klara' is a very common test question!
Preposition Trap
Never say 'på tid'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Significado
Completing work before the deadline.
Agreement is Key
Always check if your subject is plural. 'Vi blir klara' is a very common test question!
Preposition Trap
Never say 'på tid'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Add 'Hinna'
If you want to sound more native when stressed, say 'Jag hinner inte bli klar i tid!'
The 'Tidsoptimist'
Use this word to describe yourself if you're always late—Swedes find it relatable and funny.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jag hoppas att jag blir klar ___ tid.
In Swedish, the phrase is always 'i tid' when referring to deadlines.
Choose the correct form of the adjective 'klar'.
Vi måste jobba snabbt så att vi blir ___ i tid.
Since the subject is 'vi' (we), the adjective must be in the plural form 'klara'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du skicka rapporten nu? B: Nej, men jag ___ i tid till mötet.
'Blir klar' indicates the process of finishing by a certain time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a student talking about their homework deadline?
'Bli klar i tid' specifically refers to finishing a task by a deadline.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag hoppas att jag blir klar ___ tid.
In Swedish, the phrase is always 'i tid' when referring to deadlines.
Vi måste jobba snabbt så att vi blir ___ i tid.
Since the subject is 'vi' (we), the adjective must be in the plural form 'klara'.
A: Kan du skicka rapporten nu? B: Nej, men jag ___ i tid till mötet.
'Blir klar' indicates the process of finishing by a certain time.
Which phrase fits a student talking about their homework deadline?
'Bli klar i tid' specifically refers to finishing a task by a deadline.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'bli färdig' is a perfect synonym, but 'bli klar' is slightly more common in everyday speech.
No, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use 'Jag blev klar i god tid'.
The past tense is 'blev klar i tid'. Example: 'Jag blev klar i tid igår.'
No, it can also mean 'ready' (to go) or 'clear' (transparent).
Prepositions are idiomatic. In Swedish, you are 'in' time, not 'on' it.
No, 'tiden' (the time) is too specific. Use the abstract 'tid'.
Yes, if you're getting ready for a date: 'Jag blir klar i tid till vår dejt.'
You can say 'Jag blev nästan klar i tid'.
Not really, but 'fixa det' is a casual way to say you'll get it done.
Frases relacionadas
Hinna med
similarTo have time for something
Göra klart
similarTo finish/complete something
Bli sen
contrastTo be late
I god tid
builds onWell ahead of time
Färdigställa
specialized formTo finalize/complete
