Significado
Time is passing quickly.
Contexto cultural
Swedes are famously punctual. Using 'tiden rinner iväg' is a common and socially acceptable 'excuse' to move a meeting along or leave a social event without appearing rude. In Swedish 'fika' culture, time is seen as something to be enjoyed slowly, but in the 'kontor' (office), the 'rinner iväg' phrase is a constant reminder of efficiency. The phrase takes on a special meaning in summer. Because the sun barely sets, people lose track of time easily, leading to the frequent use of this idiom at 11 PM when it's still light out. Swedish students often use this during 'tentaperioder' (exam periods) to express the stress of having too much to study in too little time.
Use it to be polite
If you want to leave a party, say 'Tiden rinner iväg, jag måste gå.' It sounds much nicer than 'I am bored.'
Don't forget 'iväg'
Just saying 'Tiden rinner' sounds like a poetic fragment. The 'iväg' is what makes it a complete idiom.
Significado
Time is passing quickly.
Use it to be polite
If you want to leave a party, say 'Tiden rinner iväg, jag måste gå.' It sounds much nicer than 'I am bored.'
Don't forget 'iväg'
Just saying 'Tiden rinner' sounds like a poetic fragment. The 'iväg' is what makes it a complete idiom.
Past tense mastery
Use 'Tiden rann iväg' when explaining why you were late. It shifts the blame to the 'flow of time' rather than your own lateness.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Vi måste skynda oss, tiden ______ iväg!
'Rinner' is the specific verb used with 'iväg' in this idiom.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Time is passing quickly' in a neutral setting?
How would you say it?
'Tiden rinner iväg' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Tiden rann iväg för mig'?
The phrase is used when time passes faster than you expected due to being busy.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi ta en paus? B: Nej, vi har inte tid. ______.
B is saying they don't have time because it is slipping away.
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Ayudas visuales
Iväg vs. Ut
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVi måste skynda oss, tiden ______ iväg!
'Rinner' is the specific verb used with 'iväg' in this idiom.
How would you say it?
'Tiden rinner iväg' is the standard idiomatic expression.
When would you say 'Tiden rann iväg för mig'?
The phrase is used when time passes faster than you expected due to being busy.
A: Ska vi ta en paus? B: Nej, vi har inte tid. ______.
B is saying they don't have time because it is slipping away.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends. It's not slang, but it's not overly stiff either.
Yes, but it sounds more dramatic, almost like you are dying. Usually, we just say 'Tiden rinner iväg för mig.'
'Går fort' is a simple fact. 'Rinner iväg' is more descriptive and often implies a bit of surprise or stress.
No, we usually only use 'tiden' as the subject. For a meeting, you would say 'Mötet drar ut på tiden.'
Mostly, yes. It's used for water, blood, sweat, and sand. That's why the idiom is so visual!
Yes, it is a standard Swedish expression used from Malmö to Kiruna.
Use the past tense of rinna: 'Tiden rann iväg.'
Yes, you can add 'snabbt' (fast) for extra emphasis: 'Tiden rinner snabbt iväg.'
Younger people might say 'Tiden bara försvann' (Time just disappeared).
Absolutely! It's very common in texts when you're running late.
Frases relacionadas
Tiden går fort
synonymTime goes fast
Tiden flyger
similarTime flies
Tiden rinner ut
builds onTime is running out
Tiden står stilla
contrastTime stands still
