Significado
Lacking time for other tasks.
Contexto cultural
Danes often use 'travlhed' as a reason to protect their 'privatliv' (private life). It is socially acceptable to say you have 'for travlt' to avoid social burnout. In Greenlandic culture, the pace of life can be different, and 'at have for travlt' might be viewed through the lens of 'immaqa' (maybe/if the weather permits). Similar to Denmark, but with a strong emphasis on community tasks. Being 'for travl' for a community event (like a grindadráp) is rare. In modern Danish startups, 'at have for travlt' is often replaced by English terms like 'vi er under pressure', but the Danish phrase remains the bedrock of communication.
The 'Have' Rule
Never say 'Jeg er travlt'. It is the #1 mistake. Always use 'Jeg har'.
Adding 'Desværre'
When saying you have 'for travlt' to decline an invite, always add 'desværre' (unfortunately) to stay polite.
Significado
Lacking time for other tasks.
The 'Have' Rule
Never say 'Jeg er travlt'. It is the #1 mistake. Always use 'Jeg har'.
Adding 'Desværre'
When saying you have 'for travlt' to decline an invite, always add 'desværre' (unfortunately) to stay polite.
Don't Brag
In Denmark, being 'for travl' isn't always a compliment to yourself. Use it sparingly.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Jeg ______ for travlt i går til at ringe til dig.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'at have'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right way to say 'We are too busy'.
In Danish, you always use 'have' and the form 'travlt' remains unchanged.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Kommer du til min fødselsdag? B: Desværre, ______.
'For travlt' is the best way to explain why you *cannot* do something.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at work and your boss gives you a 5th task for the day.
This signals that you have reached your limit.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
1. At have rygende travlt, 2. At have for travlt, 3. At have nok at se til
These are different levels of busyness.
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Ayudas visuales
Levels of Busyness in Danish
Relaxed
- • At have god tid
- • At slappe af
Active
- • At have travlt
- • At have nok at se til
Overwhelmed
- • At have for travlt
- • At have rygende travlt
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosJeg ______ for travlt i går til at ringe til dig.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'at have'.
Choose the right way to say 'We are too busy'.
In Danish, you always use 'have' and the form 'travlt' remains unchanged.
A: Kommer du til min fødselsdag? B: Desværre, ______.
'For travlt' is the best way to explain why you *cannot* do something.
You are at work and your boss gives you a 5th task for the day.
This signals that you have reached your limit.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are different levels of busyness.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, 'Han har for travlt'.
'Meget' means 'very' (high volume), 'for' means 'too' (excessive volume).
Jeg har for travlt til at snakke.
In this idiom, it is always 'travlt'.
Yes, it's a common joke meaning you are busy doing nothing.
Often, but not always. It can just mean a full calendar.
At have god tid (to have good time/plenty of time).
Yes: 'Jeg havde for travlt'.
No, if you are explaining why you couldn't do homework, but be polite.
Frases relacionadas
at have rygende travlt
specialized formTo be extremely busy
at være hængt op
similarTo be tied up with work
at have nok at se til
contrastTo have enough to do
at skynde sig
builds onTo hurry
at tage sig god tid
contrastTo take one's time
