Bedeutung
Finished for the moment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value efficiency. Ending a meeting with 'Det er alt for nu' is seen as respectful of others' time, avoiding unnecessary small talk. In Danish flat-hierarchy offices, this phrase is used by both bosses and interns to signal they are done speaking, promoting equality in conversation. The phrase is a staple of DR (Danmarks Radio). It provides a familiar rhythm to the day for many Danes who listen to the news. Using 'for nu' is softer than just saying 'Det er alt'. It leaves the door open for future interaction, which is important in Danish social cohesion.
The 'Var' Trick
Use 'Det VAR alt for nu' if you want to sound even more like a native speaker when finishing a task. It sounds more 'completed'.
Avoid 'Alt For'
Be careful not to say 'Det er altfor nu' (one word), as 'altfor' means 'too' (as in 'too big'). Keep a small pause between 'alt' and 'for'.
Bedeutung
Finished for the moment.
The 'Var' Trick
Use 'Det VAR alt for nu' if you want to sound even more like a native speaker when finishing a task. It sounds more 'completed'.
Avoid 'Alt For'
Be careful not to say 'Det er altfor nu' (one word), as 'altfor' means 'too' (as in 'too big'). Keep a small pause between 'alt' and 'for'.
The Shopkeeper Nod
When saying this in a shop, a small nod of the head makes you look very Danish and polite.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er ___ for nu.
'Alt' is the correct singular neuter form for 'everything' in this context.
Which phrase is the most natural way to end a presentation in Danish?
Vælg den bedste slutning:
It is the most professional and neutral way to signal a conclusion.
Complete the dialogue at the bakery.
Bager: 'Skal du have andet?' Kunde: 'Nej tak, ___.'
This is the standard polite response to 'Would you like anything else?'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Ending a news broadcast.
News anchors use this to signal the end of their segment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Present vs. Past Tense
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet er ___ for nu.
'Alt' is the correct singular neuter form for 'everything' in this context.
Vælg den bedste slutning:
It is the most professional and neutral way to signal a conclusion.
Bager: 'Skal du have andet?' Kunde: 'Nej tak, ___.'
This is the standard polite response to 'Would you like anything else?'.
Situation: Ending a news broadcast.
News anchors use this to signal the end of their segment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it sounds a bit blunt. Adding 'for nu' makes it smoother and more natural.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or with a waiter.
'Alt' is for things/concepts (everything). 'Alle' is for people (everyone).
Danes use the past tense to describe a segment of time that just ended. It's very common in service.
Yes, it's a great way to end a quick update before your sign-off.
No, 'for nu' specifically means 'for now'.
Yes, it's a very common synonym, often used in shops.
It's a short 'a' sound. Don't pronounce it like the English word 'alt'.
It might sound a bit too business-like. Better to say 'Tak for i aften'.
Yes, it's standard across all of Denmark.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det var det
similarThat was that / That's it.
Ellers andet?
contrastAnything else?
Ikke mere for denne gang
synonymNo more for this time.
Det er for meget
contrastIt is too much.
Slut, prut, finale
specialized formEnd, fart, finale.
