When something happens tidlig, it means it's happening sooner than expected or usual. Think of it like being early for something. If you arrive at a party tidlig, you're there before most people. Or if a flower blooms tidlig, it's blooming sooner than the other flowers.
When something happens tidlig, it means it's occurring ahead of schedule or earlier than anticipated. Think of it as the opposite of 'late'. You might say 'Jeg spiser morgenmad tidlig' to express that you eat breakfast early. Or, if a train arrives at tidlig, it means it's ahead of its planned arrival time. This word is really useful for talking about timing and when things happen in relation to what's expected.
When we talk about something happening "tidlig", it means it occurs earlier than expected or is considered normal. Think of it as the opposite of "sen" (late). For example, if you say "Han kom tidligt hjem," it means he came home early. This is a very common adverb to describe timing.
You'll often hear it in contexts like "tidlig morgen" (early morning) or "det er for tidligt" (it's too early). Mastering this word will help you express nuances of time in your Danish conversations.
When using "tidlig" as an adverb, it describes something happening sooner than expected or usual.
For example, if you say "Jeg vågnede tidlig," it means you woke up early.
It emphasizes the timing of an action in relation to what is considered a standard or anticipated time.
You can also use it to express a general sense of being ahead of schedule.
tidlig en 30 secondes
- early
- sooner than expected
- ahead of schedule
Many English speakers learning Danish get a bit confused by "tidlig." It's usually translated as "early," which is correct, but the way Danes use it can sometimes be a little different from how you might use "early" in English. Let's look at some common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
§ Using 'tidlig' for 'soon'
One common mistake is using "tidlig" when you actually mean "soon." In English, you might say "I'll see you early," meaning you'll see someone soon. But in Danish, "tidlig" specifically refers to something happening before the usual or expected time. For something happening in the near future, you'd use "snart."
Vi ses snart!
- Hint
- See you soon!
§ Confusing 'tidlig' with 'før' (before)
Another common error is to use "tidlig" when you mean "before" in a more general sense, especially with specific events or times. While "tidlig" means early, "før" is used for "before" a specific point or event.
Jeg skal gå før klokken fem.
- Hint
- I have to leave before five o'clock.
You wouldn't say "Jeg skal gå tidlig klokken fem" because that implies you're leaving early at five o'clock, which doesn't make sense. You're leaving before that specific time.
§ Incorrect placement of 'tidlig'
As an adverb, "tidlig" usually comes after the verb it modifies in Danish main clauses. English speakers sometimes put it in places where it would sound natural in English, but not in Danish.
Consider these examples:
- Incorrect:
Jeg tidlig vågnede.
- Correct:
Jeg vågnede tidligt.
- Hint
- I woke up early.
§ Forgetting 'tidligt' vs 'tidlig'
Remember that "tidlig" is the adjective form and "tidligt" is the adverb form. It's easy to mix them up. If you're modifying a verb, you need "tidligt." If you're describing a noun, you'd use "tidlig" (or "tidlige" for plural/definite nouns).
For example:
Det var en tidlig morgen.
- Hint
- It was an early morning. (Here, "tidlig" describes the noun "morgen.")
Han kom tidligt.
- Hint
- He came early. (Here, "tidligt" modifies the verb "kom.")
Paying attention to these small differences will make your Danish sound much more natural and correct. Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it!
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Han ankom tidlig til mødet, selvom det ikke startede før om en time.
He arrived early for the meeting, even though it didn't start for another hour.
Here 'tidlig' modifies the verb 'ankom' (arrived), indicating the timing of the action.
Hvis du tager tidlig hjem, kan du undgå den værste trafik.
If you go home early, you can avoid the worst traffic.
'tidlig' functions as an adverb, modifying 'tager hjem' (go home).
Hun vågnede tidlig i morges på grund af fuglene.
She woke up early this morning because of the birds.
Again, 'tidlig' describes when the action 'vågnede' (woke up) occurred.
De begyndte deres forberedelser tidlig, for at sikre at alt var perfekt.
They started their preparations early to ensure everything was perfect.
'tidlig' modifies the verb 'begyndte' (started).
Det er bedst at bestille billetter tidlig, især i højsæsonen.
It's best to book tickets early, especially during peak season.
'tidlig' modifies the infinitive 'bestille' (to book).
Efter en lang rejse var det dejligt at kunne gå i seng tidlig.
After a long journey, it was nice to be able to go to bed early.
'tidlig' modifies the verb phrase 'gå i seng' (go to bed).
Selvom deadline var fredag, valgte hun at aflevere opgaven tidlig.
Even though the deadline was Friday, she chose to hand in the assignment early.
Here, 'tidlig' indicates the timing of 'aflevere' (hand in).
Vi skulle op tidlig for at nå færgen, så vi gik i seng med hønsene.
We had to get up early to catch the ferry, so we went to bed with the chickens (very early).
'tidlig' modifies 'op' (up), in the context of 'stå op' (get up).
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Han kom tidligt til mødet.
He came early to the meeting.
Det er for tidligt at sige.
It's too early to say.
Jeg står tidligt op hver dag.
I get up early every day.
Hun går tidligt i seng.
She goes to bed early.
Flyet ankom tidligt.
The plane arrived early.
Vi skal afsted tidligt på dagen.
We need to leave early in the day.
De spiser aftensmad tidligt på aftenen.
They eat dinner early in the evening.
Jeg elsker at løbe tidligt om morgenen.
I love to run early in the morning.
Sneen kom tidligt på året.
The snow came early in the year.
Det er vigtigt at handle tidligt i forløbet.
It's important to act early in the process.
Souvent confondu avec
Remember 'tidlig' is an adjective (modifies nouns), 'tidligt' is an adverb (modifies verbs, adjectives, other adverbs).
'Før' is about sequence ('before this, then that'). 'Tidlig' is about the timing of a single event being ahead of schedule.
'Allerede' means 'already' (state of being finished/present). 'Tidlig' means 'early' (characteristic of timing).
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"i tide og utide"
at all times, constantly (often implying annoyance)
Han ringer altid til mig i tide og utide. (He always calls me at all times, constantly.)
neutral"det er på tide"
it's about time
Det er på tide, at vi får ryddet op. (It's about time we tidied up.)
neutral"give sig tid"
to take one's time
Du skal give dig tid til at tænke over det. (You should take your time to think about it.)
neutral"at have god tid"
to have plenty of time
Jeg har god tid, så vi kan snakke. (I have plenty of time, so we can talk.)
neutral"for tid og evighed"
for all eternity, forever
De svor hinanden troskab for tid og evighed. (They swore loyalty to each other for all eternity.)
formal"uden for tid og sted"
timeless, out of time and place
Den sang er uden for tid og sted. (That song is timeless.)
neutral"tiden læger alle sår"
time heals all wounds
Vær tålmodig, tiden læger alle sår. (Be patient, time heals all wounds.)
neutral"at slå tiden ihjel"
to kill time
Jeg sad og slog tiden ihjel med at læse. (I sat killing time by reading.)
neutral"fra tid til anden"
from time to time, occasionally
Vi ses fra tid til anden. (We see each other from time to time.)
neutral"at være forud for sin tid"
to be ahead of one's time
Hans ideer var forud for sin tid. (His ideas were ahead of their time.)
neutralFacile à confondre
'Allerede' means 'already' and is often confused with 'tidlig' because both relate to something happening sooner than anticipated. However, 'allerede' implies that something has *already* occurred or is the case, while 'tidlig' describes the timing of an event.
'Allerede' focuses on the state of completion or existence, whereas 'tidlig' describes the characteristic of being early.
Han er **allerede** færdig med sit arbejde. (He is **already** finished with his work.)
This is the adverbial form of 'tidlig'. The confusion arises when learners use 'tidlig' as an adverb instead of 'tidligt'. 'Tidlig' is an adjective, 'tidligt' is an adverb.
'Tidlig' (adjective) modifies a noun, e.g., 'en tidlig morgen' (an early morning). 'Tidligt' (adverb) modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, e.g., 'han kom tidligt' (he came early).
Vi startede **tidligt** om morgenen. (We started **early** in the morning.)
'Før' means 'before' or 'prior to', and can be confused with 'tidlig' because both indicate precedence in time. However, 'før' is a preposition or conjunction indicating sequence, while 'tidlig' is an adjective describing the timing.
'Før' positions an event relative to another event. 'Tidlig' describes an event's timing as being ahead of schedule or usual.
Jeg spiser morgenmad **før** jeg går på arbejde. (I eat breakfast **before** I go to work.)
'Snart' means 'soon' and can be mistaken for 'tidlig' because both refer to something happening in the near future. However, 'snart' focuses on immediacy, while 'tidlig' emphasizes being ahead of schedule.
'Snart' indicates that something will happen without much delay. 'Tidlig' denotes that something is occurring earlier than expected or customary.
Vi ses **snart**. (We'll see each other **soon**.)
This phrase literally means 'too early' and is often confused with simply 'tidlig' because both convey an early timing. The 'for' adds an intensifier that changes the nuance.
'Tidlig' simply states that something is early. 'For tidligt' implies that something is *unacceptably* or *excessively* early, often with negative connotations.
Du er kommet **for tidligt** til festen. (You have come **too early** for the party.)
Structures de phrases
Kommer du tidlig?
Kommer du tidlig? (Are you coming early?)
Jeg vågner tidlig.
Jeg vågner tidlig. (I wake up early.)
Hun ankom tidlig til mødet.
Hun ankom tidlig til mødet. (She arrived early for the meeting.)
Vi spiser tidlig i dag.
Vi spiser tidlig i dag. (We are eating early today.)
Det er for tidlig at sige.
Det er for tidlig at sige. (It's too early to say.)
Han rejste tidlig om morgenen.
Han rejste tidlig om morgenen. (He left early in the morning.)
Selvom hun startede tidlig, blev hun færdig sent.
Selvom hun startede tidlig, blev hun færdig sent. (Even though she started early, she finished late.)
At møde tidlig giver dig et forspring.
At møde tidlig giver dig et forspring. (Meeting early gives you a head start.)
Famille de mots
Noms
Adjectifs
Astuces
Basic use of 'tidlig'
Remember that 'tidlig' can be used to describe something happening early. For example, 'Han kom tidlig' means 'He came early'.
Adjective form of 'tidlig'
While the prompt says 'tidlig' is an adverb, it can also be an adjective meaning early. For example, 'en tidlig morgen' (an early morning).
Comparing 'tidlig' and 'før'
'Tidlig' often refers to a time that is earlier than expected. 'Før' generally means before. They are related but not always interchangeable. 'Jeg spiser tidlig' (I eat early) vs. 'Jeg spiser før dig' (I eat before you).
'For tidlig' meaning
You'll often hear 'for tidlig' which means too early. 'Du kom for tidlig' (You came too early).
'Alt for tidlig' meaning
To emphasize too early, you can say 'alt for tidlig' (far too early). 'Han døde alt for tidlig' (He died far too early).
Opposite of 'tidlig'
The opposite of 'tidlig' is 'sen' (late). 'Hun kom sent' (She came late).
Using 'tidligst'
'Tidligst' means at the earliest. 'Jeg kan komme tidligst klokken fem' (I can come at the earliest at five o'clock).
Common phrase 'tidlig op'
A common phrase is 'stå tidlig op' meaning to get up early. 'Jeg står tidlig op hver dag' (I get up early every day).
Use with verbs of arrival
'Tidlig' works well with verbs indicating arrival or beginning. 'Filmen starter tidlig' (The film starts early).
Contextual meaning of 'tidlig'
The exact meaning of 'tidlig' can sometimes depend on the context, but it always relates to something happening sooner than a usual or expected time. For example, 'en tidlig bus' (an early bus).
Teste-toi 84 questions
I eat early today.
He wakes up early every morning.
We go home early.
Read this aloud:
Kan du komme tidligt?
Focus: tidligt
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Jeg er tidligt færdig.
Focus: tidligt færdig
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Read this aloud:
De kom tidligt til festen.
Focus: tidligt til
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Han kommer altid for ___. (He always comes too early.)
The word 'tidlig' means early. In this context, 'for tidlig' means too early.
Vi spiste aftensmad ___. (We ate dinner early.)
'Tidlig' means early, fitting the context of eating dinner before the usual time.
Vækkeuret ringede for ___. (The alarm clock rang too early.)
Here, 'for tidlig' means too early, indicating the alarm clock rang before the desired time.
Hun vågnede ___ i morges. (She woke up early this morning.)
The sentence implies waking up before the usual time, so 'tidlig' is the correct choice.
Skal vi tage afsted ___? (Shall we leave early?)
The question asks if they should leave before the expected time, making 'tidlig' the right fit.
De ankom ___ til mødet. (They arrived early for the meeting.)
To arrive before the scheduled time means to arrive 'tidlig'.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'tidlig' er brugt korrekt.
'Tidlig' beskriver, at hun ankom før forventet. 'Tidlig' bruges typisk om tidspunktet for en begivenhed.
Hvilken sætning bruger 'tidlig' som et adverbium?
Her modificerer 'tidlig' verbet 'tager afsted', hvilket viser, at det er et adverbium.
Hvilket ord kan erstatte 'tidlig' i sætningen: 'De ankom meget tidlig til festen.'?
'Før tid' har samme betydning som 'tidlig' i denne sammenhæng – altså før det forventede tidspunkt.
Sætningen 'Han kom tidlig hjem' betyder, at han kom hjem før det sædvanlige tidspunkt.
Ja, 'tidlig' betyder, at noget sker før det forventede eller normale tidspunkt.
Du kan bruge 'tidlig' til at beskrive farven på en bil.
'Tidlig' beskriver tid, ikke farve. Du ville bruge ord som 'rød' eller 'blå' for at beskrive en bilens farve.
Sætningen 'Vi stod tidlig op' betyder, at vi sov længe.
Nej, 'stod tidlig op' betyder det modsatte – at man vågnede og rejste sig fra sengen før det sædvanlige tidspunkt.
Write a sentence describing something you usually do earlier than expected. Use 'tidlig'.
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Jeg står tidlig op i weekenden for at læse en bog. (I get up early on the weekend to read a book.)
Imagine you have an appointment. Write a short sentence saying you arrived early. Use 'tidlig'.
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Jeg ankom tidlig til mødet. (I arrived early for the meeting.)
Write a sentence about something that finished earlier than you thought it would. Use 'tidlig'.
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Filmen var tidlig færdig i aften. (The movie finished early tonight.)
Hvad betyder det, at bussen er 'tidlig'?
Read this passage:
Klokken er kun syv om morgenen, men bussen er allerede her. Det er meget tidlig. Normalt kommer den først klokken halv otte. Jeg er glad for, at jeg ikke missede den.
Hvad betyder det, at bussen er 'tidlig'?
Teksten siger, at bussen er her 'allerede' og at den 'normalt kommer først klokken halv otte', hvilket indikerer at den er der før det forventede tidspunkt.
Teksten siger, at bussen er her 'allerede' og at den 'normalt kommer først klokken halv otte', hvilket indikerer at den er der før det forventede tidspunkt.
Hvorfor spiste de middag tidlig?
Read this passage:
Vi spiste middag tidlig i dag, fordi vi skal i biografen. Filmen starter allerede klokken sytten, så vi ville ikke spise stressende.
Hvorfor spiste de middag tidlig?
Sætningen siger 'fordi vi skal i biografen. Filmen starter allerede klokken sytten', som viser årsagen til den tidlige middag.
Sætningen siger 'fordi vi skal i biografen. Filmen starter allerede klokken sytten', som viser årsagen til den tidlige middag.
Hvilken vane har vennen?
Read this passage:
Min ven er altid tidlig til aftaler. Han kan ikke lide at være forsinket, så han planlægger altid ekstra tid til at komme frem. Det er en god vane.
Hvilken vane har vennen?
Den første sætning fastslår, at 'Min ven er altid tidlig til aftaler'.
Den første sætning fastslår, at 'Min ven er altid tidlig til aftaler'.
This means 'He comes early'. 'Tidlig' (early) is placed after the verb 'kommer' (comes).
This means 'We eat early today'. 'Tidlig' (early) comes after the verb 'spiser' (eat) and before the time expression 'i dag' (today).
This means 'Are you finished early?'. 'Tidlig' (early) describes when you are finished.
He came early to the meeting.
I have to get up early tomorrow.
They are always finished with work early.
Read this aloud:
Vi spiste tidligt i dag.
Focus: tidligt
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Er du klar til at tage afsted tidligt?
Focus: tidligt
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Hun vil gerne komme tidligt hjem.
Focus: tidligt
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The correct order is 'Han kom tidlig til mødet.', meaning 'He came early to the meeting.'
The correct order is 'Vi spiste middag tidlig i aftes.', meaning 'We ate dinner early last night.'
The correct order is 'Hun vågner altid tidlig om morgenen.', meaning 'She always wakes up early in the morning.'
Han ankom ___ til mødet, så han fik en god plads.
The sentence implies he got a good seat because he arrived 'early'. 'Tidligt' means early/before the usual time.
Vi skal op ___ i morgen for at nå flyet.
To catch a flight, you usually have to get up 'early'. 'Tidligt' fits the context.
Hvis du starter ___ på projektet, undgår du stress.
Starting 'early' on a project helps avoid stress. 'Tidligt' means early.
De har altid spist aftensmad ___ i deres familie.
The sentence describes a habit of eating dinner 'early'. 'Tidligt' is the correct adverb.
Det er vigtigt at booke billetter ___ for at få de bedste pladser.
To get the best seats, it's important to book tickets 'early'. 'Tidligt' means early.
Selvom koncerten startede ___, var vi allerede der.
The sentence implies that even if the concert started 'early', they were already there. 'Tidligt' is the fitting adverb.
Which sentence correctly uses 'tidlig' to mean before the usual time?
'Tidlig' here modifies the verb 'kom' (came), indicating that the arrival was before the expected time. The other options use 'tidlig' incorrectly.
Choose the best translation for 'The train arrived early.'
'Tidlig' acts as an adverb modifying 'ankom' (arrived). 'For tidlig' would imply 'too early'.
In which sentence does 'tidlig' function as an adverb?
Here, 'tidlig' modifies the verb 'står op' (get up), describing when the action happens. In the other sentences, 'tidlig' acts as an adjective.
The sentence 'Hun vågnede tidlig på grund af støjen' means 'She woke up early because of the noise.'
Yes, 'tidlig' functions as an adverb here, indicating that her waking up was before the usual time.
You can use 'tidlig' to describe a person who is 'early' in a specific field, like 'en tidlig opfinder'.
While 'tidlig' can mean 'early', in this context, 'en tidlig opfinder' would sound unnatural. We would typically use something like 'en banebrydende opfinder' (a pioneering inventor) or 'en tidlig figur' (an early figure) if referring to historical context. 'Tidlig' is typically used for time of day or events.
The sentence 'Vi spiste middag tidlig i dag' means 'We had dinner early today.'
Correct. 'Tidlig' modifies the verb 'spiste' (ate), indicating the dinner was consumed before the usual time.
You are explaining to a friend why you arrived early to a meeting. Write a short message.
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Jeg kom tidligt til mødet, fordi jeg ville forberede mig ordentligt. (I came early to the meeting because I wanted to prepare properly.)
Describe a time you woke up particularly early and why. Use 'tidlig' in your description.
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I går vågnede jeg meget tidligt, fordi solen skinnede ind ad vinduet, og jeg kunne ikke sove mere. (Yesterday I woke up very early because the sun shone through the window and I couldn't sleep anymore.)
Imagine you are giving advice to someone who wants to finish a task 'earlier than expected'. Use 'tidlig' in your advice.
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Hvis du vil være færdig tidligt, skal du starte din opgave med det samme og undgå distraktioner. (If you want to finish early, you should start your task immediately and avoid distractions.)
Hvorfor åbnede bageriet tidligt?
Read this passage:
Klokken var kun syv om morgenen, men bageriet åbnede tidligt hver dag for at sikre friske rundstykker til kunderne. Ejeren, Anna, stod altid klar med et smil, selvom hun havde været oppe siden klokken fire. Dette tidlige starttidspunkt var en del af bageriets charme og succes.
Hvorfor åbnede bageriet tidligt?
Teksten nævner, at bageriet åbnede tidligt 'for at sikre friske rundstykker til kunderne'. (The text mentions that the bakery opened early 'to ensure fresh rolls for the customers.')
Teksten nævner, at bageriet åbnede tidligt 'for at sikre friske rundstykker til kunderne'. (The text mentions that the bakery opened early 'to ensure fresh rolls for the customers.')
Hvilken fordel nævnes ved at tage det tidlige fly?
Read this passage:
Da flyet lettede tidligt om morgenen, var der kun få passagerer om bord. Stewarden fortalte, at mange foretrækker at flyve senere på dagen, men dette tidlige fly var ofte billigere og mindre overfyldt. Det var en perfekt måde at starte ferien på uden stress.
Hvilken fordel nævnes ved at tage det tidlige fly?
Teksten siger, at det tidlige fly 'var ofte billigere og mindre overfyldt'. (The text says that the early flight 'was often cheaper and less crowded'.)
Teksten siger, at det tidlige fly 'var ofte billigere og mindre overfyldt'. (The text says that the early flight 'was often cheaper and less crowded'.)
Hvorfor spiste familien aftensmad tidligt?
Read this passage:
Selvom det var en hverdag, valgte familien at spise aftensmad tidligt. Børnene skulle i seng, og forældrene ville gerne have en rolig aften sammen, før sengetid. Denne tidlige rutine hjalp dem med at holde styr på dagligdagen og sikre nok søvn til alle.
Hvorfor spiste familien aftensmad tidligt?
Teksten forklarer, at de spiste tidligt, fordi 'Børnene skulle i seng, og forældrene ville gerne have en rolig aften sammen'. (The text explains that they ate early because 'The children had to go to bed, and the parents wanted to have a quiet evening together'.)
Teksten forklarer, at de spiste tidligt, fordi 'Børnene skulle i seng, og forældrene ville gerne have en rolig aften sammen'. (The text explains that they ate early because 'The children had to go to bed, and the parents wanted to have a quiet evening together'.)
Han ankom for at sikre sig en god plads.
The context implies he arrived sooner than expected to get a good spot. 'Tidligt' means early.
Hvis vi tager afsted nu, er vi der sandsynligvis.
'Tidligt' (early) fits the context of arriving before the expected time by leaving now.
De har brugt mange år på at forberede sig, så de startede.
Starting early implies they began their preparations before the usual time, which aligns with 'tidligt'.
Det er vigtigt at reagere på forandringer i markedet.
Responding early to market changes is crucial for success, making 'tidligt' the correct choice.
På grund af den uventede forsinkelse, ankommer vi nok.
An unexpected delay means arriving later than expected, so 'sent' (late) is appropriate here, contrasting with 'tidligt'.
Mødet begynder kl. 9, men jeg skal være der for at sætte op.
To set up before a 9 AM meeting, one must arrive earlier than the start time, thus 'tidligt'.
The speaker is talking about someone's arrival time.
The speaker is asking about the timing of a festive activity.
The speaker is explaining why they are going to bed soon.
Read this aloud:
Jeg har en tidlig aftale i morgen, så jeg må sove nu.
Focus: tidlig
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Han er altid tidligt ude med sine juleindkøb.
Focus: tidligt ude
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Read this aloud:
Det er for tidligt at drage konklusioner om projektet.
Focus: for tidligt
Tu as dit :
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Listen for 'tidligt' and understand why he arrived early.
What is important to do 'tidligt' to achieve everything?
When does the speaker usually eat dinner 'tidligt'?
Read this aloud:
Kan du sige 'tidligt' og forklare, hvornår du senest er stået tidligt op?
Focus: tidligt
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Read this aloud:
Forestil dig, at du skal til en vigtig aftale. Hvorfor ville du ankomme tidligt?
Focus: ankomme tidligt
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Beskriv en situation, hvor det at gøre noget 'tidligt' havde en positiv eller negativ konsekvens.
Focus: positiv, negativ konsekvens
Tu as dit :
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This sentence describes arriving early to a party to help with setting up.
This sentence indicates waking up early to catch the sunrise.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of starting a project early to avoid stress.
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Summary
Use 'tidlig' to express that something happens sooner than what is typical or planned.
- early
- sooner than expected
- ahead of schedule
Basic use of 'tidlig'
Remember that 'tidlig' can be used to describe something happening early. For example, 'Han kom tidlig' means 'He came early'.
Adjective form of 'tidlig'
While the prompt says 'tidlig' is an adverb, it can also be an adjective meaning early. For example, 'en tidlig morgen' (an early morning).
Comparing 'tidlig' and 'før'
'Tidlig' often refers to a time that is earlier than expected. 'Før' generally means before. They are related but not always interchangeable. 'Jeg spiser tidlig' (I eat early) vs. 'Jeg spiser før dig' (I eat before you).
'For tidlig' meaning
You'll often hear 'for tidlig' which means too early. 'Du kom for tidlig' (You came too early).
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