A1 Expression 中性

Det tager tid

It takes time

意思

Stating that a process is slow.

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文化背景

The phrase is often associated with the 'Slow Living' movement in Denmark, emphasizing that quality life cannot be rushed. Danes value 'arbejdsro' (peace to work). Saying 'det tager tid' is a respected way to ensure quality over speed. Parents often use this phrase to teach children patience and the value of persistence. It is a common (and sometimes annoying) phrase used by public offices to explain long waiting times.

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Use it for empathy

When someone is struggling, 'det tager tid' is a very kind thing to say in Danish.

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Don't say 'Det tager tiden'

Always keep 'tid' indefinite unless you are talking about a very specific, previously mentioned time.

意思

Stating that a process is slow.

💡

Use it for empathy

When someone is struggling, 'det tager tid' is a very kind thing to say in Danish.

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Don't say 'Det tager tiden'

Always keep 'tid' indefinite unless you are talking about a very specific, previously mentioned time.

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The 'Sin' trick

Use 'Det tager sin tid' to sound more like a native speaker when something is slow but inevitable.

自我测试

Fill in the missing verb in the present tense.

Det ____ tid at lære dansk.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tager

The standard expression for 'it takes time' uses the verb 'at tage'.

Which sentence is correct?

You want to say that the bus ride is long.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Det tager lang tid med bussen.

'Det tager lang tid' is the correct way to express a long duration.

Match the situation with the best response.

Your friend is crying because they failed a test.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Det tager tid at blive god.

This is an encouraging way to say that improvement requires patience.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hvornår er du færdig? B: Jeg ved det ikke. ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Det tager sin tid

'Det tager sin tid' is a common idiomatic way to say 'it's taking as long as it takes'.

🎉 得分: /4

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4 练习
Fill in the missing verb in the present tense. Fill Blank A1

Det ____ tid at lære dansk.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tager

The standard expression for 'it takes time' uses the verb 'at tage'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

You want to say that the bus ride is long.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Det tager lang tid med bussen.

'Det tager lang tid' is the correct way to express a long duration.

Match the situation with the best response. situation_matching B1

Your friend is crying because they failed a test.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Det tager tid at blive god.

This is an encouraging way to say that improvement requires patience.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: Hvornår er du færdig? B: Jeg ved det ikke. ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Det tager sin tid

'Det tager sin tid' is a common idiomatic way to say 'it's taking as long as it takes'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, you can replace 'tid' with any unit of time, like 'timer' (hours), 'dage' (days), or 'uger' (weeks).

It is neutral. It can be used in both a business meeting and with your friends.

'Det tager tid' focuses on the requirement of the task. 'Det varer længe' focuses on the duration of the state.

You say 'Det tager lang tid' or 'Det tager rigtig lang tid'.

Yes, 'Han tager tid om at blive klar' (He takes time to get ready).

Yes, many Danish songs use this phrase to talk about love and healing.

Because 'tid' is an uncountable noun in this context, so it doesn't take an article.

Yes: 'Det vil tage tid' (It will take time).

Yes, it is a very famous saying by Piet Hein.

No, unless you say it with a very sarcastic tone. Usually, it sounds realistic or patient.

相关表达

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Det tager lang tid

specialized form

It takes a long time

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Det tager sin tid

idiom

It takes its own time

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Det varer længe

similar

It lasts a long time

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Tidskrævende

synonym

Time-consuming

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