Signification
Not being in a rush
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'god tid' is central to the Norwegian 'hytte' (cabin) culture, where the goal is to disconnect from the clock. Work-life balance in Scandinavia often prioritizes having 'god tid' with family over working late hours. In fast-paced business cultures (like the US or Singapore), saying 'I have plenty of time' might be seen as a lack of productivity, whereas in Norway, it's often seen as being well-organized. Norway's 'Sakte-TV' (Slow TV) is a literal manifestation of 'god tid', where viewers watch hours of a train ride without edits.
The Silent D
Remember that in 'god', the 'd' is silent. Pronouncing it makes you sound like a textbook, not a local.
No Article!
Never say 'en god tid'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Signification
Not being in a rush
The Silent D
Remember that in 'god', the 'd' is silent. Pronouncing it makes you sound like a textbook, not a local.
No Article!
Never say 'en god tid'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Politeness
Saying 'Jeg har god tid' when someone is late is the ultimate way to be a 'grei' (nice) person in Norway.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have plenty of time'.
Jeg har ___ tid.
'God tid' is the fixed collocation.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to tell a friend not to stress because you aren't in a hurry.
No article is used, and 'har' is the correct verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Beklager, jeg er forsinket! B: Det går bra, ______.
This is the most natural response to someone being late if you aren't bothered.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on holiday and have no plans for the day.
Holidays are the perfect time for 'god tid'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
God Tid vs. Dårlig Tid
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg har ___ tid.
'God tid' is the fixed collocation.
You want to tell a friend not to stress because you aren't in a hurry.
No article is used, and 'har' is the correct verb.
A: Beklager, jeg er forsinket! B: Det går bra, ______.
This is the most natural response to someone being late if you aren't bothered.
Situation: You are on holiday and have no plans for the day.
Holidays are the perfect time for 'god tid'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds less natural than 'Jeg har god tid' when you mean you aren't in a rush.
No, it's neutral. You can use it in any situation.
The opposite is 'å ha dårlig tid' (to be in a rush).
No, because 'tid' is a masculine/feminine noun, not neuter.
Yes, 'Vi har god tid til fristen' (We have plenty of time until the deadline).
Use 'Jeg har det hyggelig' or 'Jeg koser meg'.
Yes, this phrase is universal across Norway.
Yes! 'Kjempe-' is a common prefix meaning 'very' or 'super'.
Say 'Jeg har ikke tid' or 'Jeg har dårlig tid'.
It is always 'god tid'.
Expressions liées
å ha dårlig tid
contrastTo be in a rush
å ta seg god tid
similarTo take one's time
å ha rikelig med tid
specialized formTo have an abundance of time
å ha all verdens tid
specialized formTo have all the time in the world
å kaste bort tid
contrastTo waste time
