Significado
The end of an event.
Contexto cultural
Danes are very punctual. If a meeting is scheduled to be 'forbi' at 16:00, it usually ends exactly then. In older Danish films, you might see 'SLUT' on the screen instead of 'The End'. Today, 'forbi' is used more in speech. The end of winter is a major cultural milestone. Saying 'Vinteren er forbi' is often accompanied by a celebration or 'forårsrengøring' (spring cleaning). Danes value honesty. 'Det er forbi' is used in breakups because it is clear and leaves no false hope, which is seen as more respectful than being vague.
The 'Movie Rule'
Always use 'forbi' for movies, plays, and concerts. It's the most natural choice.
Breakup Caution
Be careful using this with a partner unless you really mean it's the end forever.
Significado
The end of an event.
The 'Movie Rule'
Always use 'forbi' for movies, plays, and concerts. It's the most natural choice.
Breakup Caution
Be careful using this with a partner unless you really mean it's the end forever.
Weather Talk
Use it to sound like a native when the rain stops: 'Nu er det forbi!'
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Jeg har vasket op. Nu er jeg ______.
You use 'færdig' because you finished a task (washing dishes).
Fill in the missing word.
Filmen er ______. Vi skal gå nu.
Events like movies use 'forbi' when they end.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Match 'Det er forbi mellem os' to the correct context.
'Mellem os' specifically refers to a relationship between two people.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Regner det stadig? B: Nej, det er ______.
Weather phenomena use 'forbi' to indicate they have passed.
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Ayudas visuales
Forbi vs. Færdig
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg har vasket op. Nu er jeg ______.
You use 'færdig' because you finished a task (washing dishes).
Filmen er ______. Vi skal gå nu.
Events like movies use 'forbi' when they end.
Match 'Det er forbi mellem os' to the correct context.
'Mellem os' specifically refers to a relationship between two people.
A: Regner det stadig? B: Nej, det er ______.
Weather phenomena use 'forbi' to indicate they have passed.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasOnly if you mean you are physically passing a house. To mean 'I am exhausted', say 'Jeg er færdig'.
Slightly. 'Slut' is very blunt. 'Forbi' is more descriptive of the passage of time.
Use 'Det er næsten forbi'.
Yes, in a poetic or dramatic sense, e.g., 'Alt er forbi' (Everything is over).
No, it is indeclinable. 'Dagene er forbi' is correct.
'Ovre' is often used for things that were a burden (pain, a cold, a storm). 'Forbi' is more neutral.
No, use 'Butikken er lukket'.
Yes, for the end of fiscal years or projects: 'Regnskabsåret er forbi'.
It means 'He is finished' (often implying he has lost his reputation or power).
Yes: 'Det var forbi'.
Frases relacionadas
Det er slut
synonymIt is over/finished
At være færdig
similarTo be finished
Det er ovre
similarIt is over
At gå forbi
builds onTo walk past
