معنی
Waking up late in the morning.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Bager-tur' (bakery trip) is often the reward for sleeping in. One person might wake up at 10 AM and bike to the local baker for 'rundstykker'. Danish teenagers are culturally expected to 'sove længe'. It is seen as a biological right of passage. In the winter, 'sove længe' is easier because it stays dark until 8:30 or 9:00 AM. Many Danish workplaces have 'fleksidag' (flex days) where employees might choose to 'sove længe' and start work at 10 AM.
Weekend Standard
When someone asks about your weekend, saying 'Jeg skal sove længe' is the most relatable and 'Danish' answer you can give.
Work Context
Never tell your boss 'Jeg sov længe' if you are late. It sounds like you chose to sleep instead of coming to work.
معنی
Waking up late in the morning.
Weekend Standard
When someone asks about your weekend, saying 'Jeg skal sove længe' is the most relatable and 'Danish' answer you can give.
Work Context
Never tell your boss 'Jeg sov længe' if you are late. It sounds like you chose to sleep instead of coming to work.
Combine with Hygge
Use it with 'hygge' to sound like a native: 'Vi skal bare hygge os og sove længe.'
The Syvsover
If you call someone a 'syvsover', it's usually affectionate, but don't use it for your superior.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word in the past tense.
I lørdags ______ jeg længe.
The sentence refers to 'I lørdags' (last Saturday), so we need the past tense 'sov'.
Which sentence is correct if you missed your alarm by accident?
Hvad siger du, hvis du kommer for sent til arbejde?
'Forsov mig' is for accidents; 'sov længe' is for intentional sleeping.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Din ven spørger: 'Vil du med i skoven klokken 7 i morgen tidlig?'
7 AM is too early for someone who wants to sleep in.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvad er dine planer for søndag? B: Jeg skal bare ____ ______.
This is the most common way to describe a relaxing Sunday plan.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to use 'Sove længe'
Good Times
- • Weekends
- • Vacation
- • Holidays
Bad Times
- • Work days
- • Exam mornings
- • Important meetings
Sove længe vs. Forsove sig
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاI lørdags ______ jeg længe.
The sentence refers to 'I lørdags' (last Saturday), so we need the past tense 'sov'.
Hvad siger du, hvis du kommer for sent til arbejde?
'Forsov mig' is for accidents; 'sov længe' is for intentional sleeping.
Situation: Din ven spørger: 'Vil du med i skoven klokken 7 i morgen tidlig?'
7 AM is too early for someone who wants to sleep in.
A: Hvad er dine planer for søndag? B: Jeg skal bare ____ ______.
This is the most common way to describe a relaxing Sunday plan.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالUsually, yes. It implies relaxation. However, if used about a student who is failing, it might imply laziness.
No, that is 'at tage en lur'. 'Sove længe' is only for the morning.
'Sove længe' means waking up late. 'Sove ud' means sleeping until you are fully rested.
You say 'Jeg sov længe'.
It is always 'længe'. 'Langt' is for physical distance.
No, say 'Jeg vil sove meget i nat'. 'Længe' refers to the morning time.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
It's a noun for a person who likes to sleep late.
No, 'oversleep' (accidental) is 'forsove sig'.
Yes, 'Hunden sover længe i dag'.
The opposite is 'at stå tidligt op' (to get up early).
Yes, it is a standard Danish expression used nationwide.
عبارات مرتبط
at sove ud
similarTo sleep until fully rested
en syvsover
specialized formA person who sleeps late
at forsove sig
contrastTo oversleep by accident
morgensøvn
similarMorning sleep
at trykke på snooze
builds onTo hit the snooze button
