Signification
Asking about duration.
Contexte culturel
Danes are very time-conscious. Asking this shows you respect their schedule. Similar to Sweden and Norway, where time is a precious commodity. Efficiency is key, and this phrase is used similarly to 'Wie lange'. In global meetings, this is a standard way to clarify agenda items.
The 'Tager' Rule
Always pair 'Hvor lang tid' with 'tager' when asking about tasks.
Don't use 'er'
Avoid saying 'Hvor lang tid er det?'. It sounds unnatural.
Signification
Asking about duration.
The 'Tager' Rule
Always pair 'Hvor lang tid' with 'tager' when asking about tasks.
Don't use 'er'
Avoid saying 'Hvor lang tid er det?'. It sounds unnatural.
Listen for 'længe'
If someone asks 'Hvor længe...', they are asking about a state, not a task.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words.
___ ___ ___ tager det at køre til Odense?
The phrase for duration is 'Hvor lang tid'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct question for duration.
You need a verb like 'tager' to ask about duration.
Match the question with the answer.
Hvor lang tid tager filmen?
The question asks for duration, so the answer must provide time.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices___ ___ ___ tager det at køre til Odense?
The phrase for duration is 'Hvor lang tid'.
Choose the correct question for duration.
You need a verb like 'tager' to ask about duration.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
The question asks for duration, so the answer must provide time.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, only for duration. Use 'Hvad tid' for clock time.
No, it's very polite and practical.
It's a feature of Danish phonology.
Expressions liées
Hvor længe
similarHow long (duration of state)
Hvor meget
contrastHow much (quantity)
Hvad tid
contrastWhat time
Tage tid
builds onTo take time
