Significado
Something will eventually happen.
Contexto cultural
Danes value realism and logic. Using this phrase shows you have analyzed the situation and reached a logical conclusion about the future. In meetings, this phrase is used to manage expectations. It signals that while a result isn't here yet, the process is working. There is a certain 'wait and see' attitude in the North. This phrase captures the patience required to live in a climate with long winters. Journalists use this phrase constantly to discuss political scandals or economic shifts, emphasizing the 'inevitability' of change.
Add 'bare' for natural flow
Natives almost always say 'Det er bare et spørgsmål om tid'. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Don't say 'af tid'
Always use 'om'. 'Spørgsmål af tid' sounds like a direct translation from another language and is a dead giveaway that you are a learner.
Significado
Something will eventually happen.
Add 'bare' for natural flow
Natives almost always say 'Det er bare et spørgsmål om tid'. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Don't say 'af tid'
Always use 'om'. 'Spørgsmål af tid' sounds like a direct translation from another language and is a dead giveaway that you are a learner.
Use it for encouragement
It's a very polite and common way to encourage someone who is struggling but making progress.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the phrase.
Det er et _________ om tid, før vi er fremme.
The fixed idiom always uses 'spørgsmål' (question).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
In a subordinate clause (starting with 'før'), the adverb 'ikke' comes before the verb.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Which situation fits 'Det er et spørgsmål om tid'?
The phrase is used for inevitable future events, like an old bridge eventually needing replacement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tror du, de finder en løsning på problemet? B: Ja, de arbejder på det hver dag, så...
This is the standard way to express that a solution is inevitable.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDet er et _________ om tid, før vi er fremme.
The fixed idiom always uses 'spørgsmål' (question).
Choose the correct word order:
In a subordinate clause (starting with 'før'), the adverb 'ikke' comes before the verb.
Which situation fits 'Det er et spørgsmål om tid'?
The phrase is used for inevitable future events, like an old bridge eventually needing replacement.
A: Tror du, de finder en løsning på problemet? B: Ja, de arbejder på det hver dag, så...
This is the standard way to express that a solution is inevitable.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, just change 'er' to 'var'. 'Det var et spørgsmål om tid, før de fandt ud af det.'
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context, from a business meeting to a chat with friends.
There is very little difference. 'Kun' (only) sounds slightly more emphatic about the inevitability, while 'bare' (just) is slightly more casual.
It's a metaphor. It means that the only 'unanswered question' left in the situation is the timing.
Yes! You can replace 'tid' with other things, like 'penge' (money) or 'prioritering' (prioritizing). It means 'It's a matter of...'
Frases relacionadas
Før eller siden
synonymSooner or later
Det ligger i kortene
similarIt's in the cards
Det lakker mod enden
similarIt's drawing to a close
Tiden vil vise det
contrastTime will tell
