When talking about time in Danish, minut is a word you'll use frequently. It directly translates to 'minute' in English. It's a masculine noun, so when you refer to 'one minute', you'd say 'et minut'.
For example, if you're waiting for something, you might say 'Jeg venter et minut' which means 'I'll wait a minute'. If you want to specify a certain number of minutes, like 'five minutes', you'd say 'fem minutter'. Notice the 'er' at the end for plural.
When talking about time in Danish, minut is straightforward. It's used in the same way as "minute" in English. For example, if someone asks how long something will take, you might say "et par minutter" (a couple of minutes). You'll also encounter it when discussing schedules or specific times, like "klokken er ti minutter over to" (it's ten past two). Remember that like many Danish nouns, its form changes when plural, becoming "minutter."
§ What does 'minut' mean?
The Danish word 'minut' directly translates to 'minute' in English. It refers to a period of sixty seconds. This is a fundamental unit of time, and just like in English, it's used constantly in daily conversations in Danish.
- DEFINITION
- a period of sixty seconds
You'll encounter 'minut' in various contexts, from telling time to scheduling appointments, or simply talking about how long something takes. It's an A1 level word, meaning it's one of the first words you'll learn as a beginner in Danish. Mastering its use is essential for basic communication.
§ When do people use 'minut'?
Danish speakers use 'minut' in pretty much the same situations you'd use 'minute' in English. Here are some common scenarios:
- Telling time: This is probably the most frequent use.
- Describing duration: How long something lasts or will take.
- Scheduling: Setting meeting times, class times, etc.
- Giving instructions: "Wait a minute," "It'll be ready in a few minutes."
§ Examples of 'minut' in sentences
Let's look at some practical examples to see how 'minut' is used in Danish sentences. Pay attention to the context and how it functions grammatically.
Klokken er ti minutter over to.
Hint: The clock is ten minutes past two. (The plural of 'minut' is 'minutter')
Jeg kommer om fem minutter.
Hint: I will arrive in five minutes.
Vent et minut!
Hint: Wait a minute!
Det tager cirka tyve minutter at gå dertil.
Hint: It takes about twenty minutes to walk there.
§ Plural form of 'minut'
The plural form of 'minut' is 'minutter'. This follows a common pattern for many Danish nouns ending in a consonant, where an '-er' is added to form the plural.
- PLURAL FORM
- minutter
You'll use 'minutter' whenever you're referring to more than one minute. For example, 'tre minutter' (three minutes), 'tyve minutter' (twenty minutes). Always be mindful of whether you need the singular or plural form when using 'minut'.
§ Danish Word: Minut
- Word
- minut
- Part of Speech
- noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- a period of sixty seconds
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
The word "minut" is very common in Danish, just like "minute" is in English. You'll hear it all the time, in many different situations. It's one of those basic words you need to know from the start.
Let's look at some places where "minut" pops up regularly:
- At Work: Whether you're in an office, a shop, or a factory, time is important. Meetings start at a certain time, breaks are a certain length, and tasks take a specific number of minutes.
Vi har fem minutter
(We have five minutes until the lunch break is over.)
Mødet starter om ti minutter.
(The meeting starts in ten minutes.)
- At School: Class schedules, test durations, and homework assignments all involve minutes. Kids and teachers use this word constantly.
Timelæreren er forsinket et par minutter.
(The teacher is a couple of minutes late.)
Vi har tyve minutter
(We have twenty minutes left of the test.)
- In the News: News reports often talk about timelines for events, how long something lasted, or how quickly something happened.
Redningsaktionen tog mange minutter.
(The rescue operation took many minutes.)
Eksperter forventer et svar inden for få minutter.
(Experts expect an answer within a few minutes.)
Remember that "minut" is a common noun and will usually be pluralized as "minutter" when you're talking about more than one. If you're asking about duration, you might hear phrases like "Hvor mange minutter...?" (How many minutes...?).
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Et [nummer] minut.
Et minut. (One minute.)
To [nummer] minutter.
To minutter. (Two minutes.)
Om [nummer] minut(ter).
Om et minut. (In a minute.)
Det tager [tid] at [verb].
Det tager et minut at spise. (It takes a minute to eat.)
Jeg har kun [nummer] minut(ter).
Jeg har kun et minut. (I only have one minute.)
Venter i [nummer] minut(ter).
Vent et minut. (Wait a minute.)
Hvert minut.
Hvert minut tæller. (Every minute counts.)
Fra minut til minut.
Situationen ændrer sig fra minut til minut. (The situation changes from minute to minute.)
सुझाव
Minut is easy to remember
The Danish word 'minut' is very similar to the English word 'minute'. This makes it one of the easiest Danish words to learn right away.
Pronunciation practice for 'minut'
Say 'minut' out loud. The stress is on the second syllable: mi-NUT. Practice saying it a few times to get comfortable with the Danish sound.
Singular vs. Plural
For one minute, you say 'et minut'. For multiple minutes, you say 'minutter'. Notice the addition of '-ter' for the plural form.
Using 'minut' in sentences
Try forming simple sentences like 'Et minut er tres sekunder.' (One minute is sixty seconds.) This helps solidify your understanding.
Common phrases with 'minut'
Learn phrases like 'vent et minut' (wait a minute). This is a very common and practical phrase you'll use often.
Time expressions
'Minut' is often used with numbers when talking about time, for example, 'ti minutter' (ten minutes).
Pay attention to context
While 'minut' primarily means a unit of time, sometimes in casual Danish, 'et minut' can mean 'a moment' or 'a short while'.
Listen for 'minut'
When listening to Danish, try to pick out 'minut' in conversations, songs, or shows. This will train your ear.
Write it down
Writing the word 'minut' and its plural form 'minutter' several times can help with memorization.
Flashcards are useful
Create a flashcard with 'minut' on one side and 'a period of sixty seconds' on the other side. Add example sentences.
खुद को परखो 30 सवाल
Hvor mange sekunder er der i et minut?
Et minut har 60 sekunder.
Hvilket ord betyder 'a period of sixty seconds' på dansk?
Ordet 'minut' betyder 'a period of sixty seconds' på dansk.
Jeg ventede i ti _______.
Her skal du bruge flertal af 'minut'.
Et minut er længere end en time.
En time er længere end et minut.
Ordet 'minut' er et dansk ord.
'Minut' er et dansk ord for en periode på 60 sekunder.
Man kan sige 'fem minut' i stedet for 'fem minutter'.
Når der er mere end ét minut, skal du bruge flertalsformen 'minutter'.
This sentence means 'A minute has sixty seconds.'
This sentence means 'Wait a minute, please.'
This sentence means 'Every minute counts.'
Vi har kun fem ___ tilbage, før toget kører.
The context implies a short but measurable unit of time before a train departs, making 'minutter' (minutes) the most appropriate choice.
Kan du vente et øjeblik? Jeg er klar om et ___.
The phrase 'et øjeblik' (a moment) suggests a very short wait, and 'et minut' (a minute) fits this perfectly.
Hvor mange ___ er der i en time?
A basic unit of time conversion. There are 60 'minutter' (minutes) in an hour.
Jeg skal lige tænke mig om et ___.
The phrase 'tænke mig om et minut' means 'to think for a minute', indicating a short period of consideration.
Vandtemperaturen steg med fem grader per ___.
The context describes a rate of change, and 'per minut' (per minute) is a common way to express such a rate over a short period.
Han løb en kilometer på tre ___ og tyve sekunder.
When describing a running time, kilometers are typically measured in 'minutter' (minutes) and seconds.
Hvilket ord betyder 'sixty seconds' på dansk?
'Minut' er det danske ord for en periode på tres sekunder.
Hvor mange minutter er der i en time?
Der er 60 minutter i en time.
Hvilken af disse sætninger bruger ordet 'minut' korrekt?
Denne sætning bruger 'minut' i sin korrekte betydning som en kort tidsperiode.
Et minut er længere end en time.
Et minut er en kortere tidsperiode end en time.
Ordet 'minut' kan bruges til at beskrive en kort tidsperiode.
'Minut' bruges ofte til at referere til en kort tidsperiode, udover den præcise varighed på tres sekunder.
Hvis du siger 'vent et minut', betyder det, at du skal vente præcis 60 sekunder.
Selvom et minut er 60 sekunder, bruges udtrykket 'vent et minut' ofte mere som en generel anmodning om at vente kort, ikke nødvendigvis præcis 60 sekunder.
Han ankom præcis på det rette ___, og reddede situationen.
I denne sammenhæng bruges 'minut' som en metafor for det helt rigtige og afgørende tidspunkt, ofte i udtrykket 'på det rette minut'.
Vi må udnytte hvert eneste ___ for at nå vores mål inden fristen.
Her understreger 'hvert eneste minut' vigtigheden af at bruge al den tilgængelige tid effektivt.
Kan du vente et lille ___? Jeg er næsten færdig.
'Et lille minut' bruges ofte som en høflig måde at bede om lidt tid på, selvom det ikke nødvendigvis betyder præcis tres sekunder.
Hun studerede hvert ___ af teksten for at sikre, at hun forstod alle nuancer.
Her bruges 'hvert minut' overført til at betyde 'meget grundigt og med stor opmærksomhed på detaljer', ligesom man ville bruge hvert minut af sin tid på det.
Efter flere ___s venten mistede jeg tålmodigheden og gik min vej.
Når man taler om en længere periode af ventetid, selvom det stadig er relativt kort, bruges 'minutters' i genitiv for at angive ejerskab eller varighed.
Han talte i mange ___, og emnet var komplekst.
'I mange minutter' indikerer en periode af tid, der varer mere end et par minutter, men ikke nødvendigvis en hel time.
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Minut is easy to remember
The Danish word 'minut' is very similar to the English word 'minute'. This makes it one of the easiest Danish words to learn right away.
Pronunciation practice for 'minut'
Say 'minut' out loud. The stress is on the second syllable: mi-NUT. Practice saying it a few times to get comfortable with the Danish sound.
Singular vs. Plural
For one minute, you say 'et minut'. For multiple minutes, you say 'minutter'. Notice the addition of '-ter' for the plural form.
Using 'minut' in sentences
Try forming simple sentences like 'Et minut er tres sekunder.' (One minute is sixty seconds.) This helps solidify your understanding.
