Signification
Not being rushed.
Contexte culturel
Having 'god tid' is essential for 'hygge'. If you are in a rush, you cannot create the cozy, relaxed atmosphere Danes love. Similar to Denmark, Norwegians value 'god tid' especially when out in nature (friluftsliv). You don't rush a mountain hike. In many US cities, 'having time' is often seen as a sign of being unproductive. Danes view 'god tid' as a sign of a well-balanced life. In countries like Italy or Greece, the concept of time is even more flexible, but 'god tid' in Danish still implies a certain level of underlying organization.
The 'En' Trap
Never say 'Jeg har en god tid'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.
Polite Declining
Use 'Jeg har ikke så god tid' to politely end a conversation or decline an invitation without sounding rude.
Signification
Not being rushed.
The 'En' Trap
Never say 'Jeg har en god tid'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.
Polite Declining
Use 'Jeg har ikke så god tid' to politely end a conversation or decline an invitation without sounding rude.
Hygge Connection
If you want to sound more Danish, use this phrase when inviting someone to stay longer for coffee.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'We have plenty of time.'
Vi har ___ tid.
The phrase is 'at have god tid'. No article is needed.
Which sentence means 'I am not in a rush'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Jeg har god tid' is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi skynde os? B: Nej, ____.
Since A asks if they should hurry, B should say they have plenty of time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You arrive at the airport 3 hours before your flight.
Arriving 3 hours early means you have plenty of time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Have god tid vs. I god tid
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi har ___ tid.
The phrase is 'at have god tid'. No article is needed.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Jeg har god tid' is the standard collocation.
A: Skal vi skynde os? B: Nej, ____.
Since A asks if they should hurry, B should say they have plenty of time.
You arrive at the airport 3 hours before your flight.
Arriving 3 hours early means you have plenty of time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, you use it for yourself or a group. You can't say 'Han er en god tid'. You say 'Han har god tid'.
'God tid' implies a lack of stress and a positive feeling. 'Meget tid' is just a neutral quantity of time.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use the past tense: 'Jeg havde god tid'.
Yes, this is very common and emphasizes that you have a lot of time.
No. 'I god tid' means early. 'Have god tid' means not being in a rush.
Yes, to show you are calm and prepared.
No, 'tid' is uncountable here.
The opposite is 'at have travlt' (to be busy/in a rush).
Yes, it's a very nice thing to say to a friend.
Expressions liées
at have travlt
contrastto be busy/in a rush
i god tid
similarearly/ahead of schedule
at tage sig god tid
builds onto take one's time
at have masser af tid
synonymto have tons of time
at have tid nok
similarto have enough time
at give sig tid
similarto allow oneself time
