Significado
The moment has arrived.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is paramount. Saying 'Det är dags' is often a way to ensure everyone stays on schedule without being overtly aggressive. The 'fika' culture relies on this phrase. It is socially acceptable to stop everything when someone says it's time for coffee. Swedish parents often use 'Det är dags' to create routines. It's seen as a neutral authority—the 'time' is what dictates the action, not just the parent's whim. Ending a visit can be tricky. Using 'Det är dags' helps avoid the 'Swedish goodbye' (which can sometimes be long and awkward) by providing a clear signal.
The 'S' is Key
Never forget the 's' at the end of 'dags'. It's what makes the phrase work!
Avoid 'Det är tid'
Even though it makes sense logically, no Swede says 'Det är tid att gå'. It marks you as a beginner immediately.
Significado
The moment has arrived.
The 'S' is Key
Never forget the 's' at the end of 'dags'. It's what makes the phrase work!
Avoid 'Det är tid'
Even though it makes sense logically, no Swede says 'Det är tid att gå'. It marks you as a beginner immediately.
Softening the Blow
If you want to suggest leaving a party without being rude, say 'Det börjar bli dags...'. The 'börjar bli' (is starting to be) makes it much softer.
Fika Time
If you want to be popular at a Swedish office, be the one who says 'Är det inte dags för fika nu?'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word (att or för).
Det är dags ___ sova.
We use 'att' because 'sova' (to sleep) is a verb.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's time for lunch'?
How do you say 'It's time for lunch'?
'Dags' is the idiomatic word, and 'för' is used before the noun 'lunch'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving a party and want to be polite.
This is the standard polite way to announce your departure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Klockan är redan åtta! B: Oj! Då är det ___ att börja jobba.
'Dags' is the correct form for this expression.
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Ayudas visuales
Common 'Dags' Situations
Morning
- • Vakna
- • Frukost
- • Skola
Work
- • Möte
- • Fika
- • Deadline
Evening
- • Middag
- • Sova
- • Gå hem
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDet är dags ___ sova.
We use 'att' because 'sova' (to sleep) is a verb.
How do you say 'It's time for lunch'?
'Dags' is the idiomatic word, and 'för' is used before the noun 'lunch'.
Situation: You are leaving a party and want to be polite.
This is the standard polite way to announce your departure.
A: Klockan är redan åtta! B: Oj! Då är det ___ att börja jobba.
'Dags' is the correct form for this expression.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, that's redundant. Use either 'Det är dags att äta' (verb) or 'Det är dags för mat' (noun).
Grammatically, it's a fossilized genitive noun acting as an adverbial phrase. You don't need to worry about its case anymore.
Use 'Det var på tiden!' instead of 'Det är dags'.
Yes, just change 'är' to 'var': 'Det var dags att gå'.
Yes, it's neutral. For example: 'Det är nu dags att skicka in rapporten'.
'Dags' is for a specific moment/action. 'Tid' is the general concept of time (e.g., 'Jag har inte tid').
In this specific expression, yes. If you are just saying 'day', it is 'dag'.
Yes! Adding 'nu' (now) at the start is very common and adds a bit of excitement or finality.
No, 'dags' is invariable.
Say 'Det är dags för oss att...'. You combine 'för oss' (for us) with 'att' + verb.
Not usually, but tone matters. In a social setting, use 'Det börjar bli dags' to be extra polite.
Not really, unless you mean 'It's time for rain' (Det är dags för regn), implying the rain was expected.
Frases relacionadas
Det är hög tid
similarIt is high time
Det var på tiden
similarIt's about time (finally!)
Stunden är inne
specialized formThe hour has come
Dags att dra
informalTime to leave/split
Nu gäller det
builds onNow is the moment of truth
