मतलब
Expressing frustration with delay.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Danes value punctuality highly. Being 5 minutes late is often considered rude. Therefore, 'Jeg er træt af at vente' is used more quickly than in many other cultures. In cultures where time is more fluid (like Italy or Greece), this phrase might sound overly aggressive if used after only a short delay. Americans might use 'I'm tired of waiting' but often follow it with a request for action. Danes might just state it as a fact of their current mood. In Japan, expressing frustration so directly can be seen as a lack of self-control. The Danish directness can be shocking.
Add 'efterhånden'
Add 'efterhånden' (gradually) to sound like a native. 'Jeg er efterhånden træt af at vente' sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'træt med'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'af'.
मतलब
Expressing frustration with delay.
Add 'efterhånden'
Add 'efterhånden' (gradually) to sound like a native. 'Jeg er efterhånden træt af at vente' sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'træt med'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'af'.
The 'Brok' Bond
Use this phrase to start a conversation with a stranger in a queue. It's a safe way to be social in Denmark.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing preposition and infinitive marker.
Jeg er træt ___ ___ vente på dig.
The correct construction is 'træt af' (tired of) and 'at' (to) before the verb.
Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about a late bus?
A: Jeg har træt af at vente. B: Jeg er træt af at vente. C: Jeg er træt på at vente. D: Jeg er træt af vente.
B uses the correct verb (er), preposition (af), and infinitive marker (at).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Undskyld jeg kommer for sent! B: Det er okay, men jeg er ___ ___ ___ ___.
This is the standard way to express that you've been waiting too long for a friend.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Jeg er efterhånden ret træt af at vente på svar.'
The phrase expresses long-term frustration with a delay.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासJeg er træt ___ ___ vente på dig.
The correct construction is 'træt af' (tired of) and 'at' (to) before the verb.
A: Jeg har træt af at vente. B: Jeg er træt af at vente. C: Jeg er træt på at vente. D: Jeg er træt af vente.
B uses the correct verb (er), preposition (af), and infinitive marker (at).
A: Undskyld jeg kommer for sent! B: Det er okay, men jeg er ___ ___ ___ ___.
This is the standard way to express that you've been waiting too long for a friend.
Phrase: 'Jeg er efterhånden ret træt af at vente på svar.'
The phrase expresses long-term frustration with a delay.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt can be. To a friend, it's fine. To a boss, it's better to say 'Jeg har ventet et stykke tid'.
Yes! 'Jeg er træt af regn' (I'm tired of rain) or 'Jeg er træt af mit job' (I'm tired of my job).
Grammatically, 'at' is the infinitive marker. In speech, they sound the same, but writing 'og' is a common spelling mistake.
Add 'virkelig' (really) or 'pisse' (slang: piss-tired). 'Jeg er pissetræt af at vente.'
Add 'lidt' (a little). 'Jeg er lidt træt af at vente.'
No, you must use the infinitive 'at vente', not the present tense 'venter'.
Yes, 'Jeg gider ikke vente' is the shorter, more casual version.
Punctuality is a core value. Waiting is seen as a sign of poor organization or disrespect.
Yes, 'Jeg er træt af ham' means 'I am fed up with him'.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Jeg har masser af tålmodighed' (I have plenty of patience) works.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Jeg har ikke tid til det her
similarI don't have time for this.
Hvor bliver han af?
similarWhere is he?
Jeg mister tålmodigheden
synonymI am losing my patience.
Det tager en evighed
similarIt takes an eternity.
