Significado
Stating that a process is slow.
Contexto cultural
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.
Use it for empathy
When someone is struggling, 'det tager tid' is a very kind thing to say in Danish.
Don't say 'Det tager tiden'
Always keep 'tid' indefinite unless you are talking about a very specific, previously mentioned time.
Significado
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.
Don't say 'Det tager tiden'
Always keep 'tid' indefinite unless you are talking about a very specific, previously mentioned time.
The 'Sin' trick
Use 'Det tager sin tid' to sound more like a native speaker when something is slow but inevitable.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb in the present tense.
Det ____ tid at lære dansk.
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.
'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.
This is an encouraging way to say that improvement requires patience.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvornår er du færdig? B: Jeg ved det ikke. ____.
'Det tager sin tid' is a common idiomatic way to say 'it's taking as long as it takes'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDet ____ tid at lære dansk.
The standard expression for 'it takes time' uses the verb 'at tage'.
You want to say that the bus ride is long.
'Det tager lang tid' is the correct way to express a long duration.
Your friend is crying because they failed a test.
This is an encouraging way to say that improvement requires patience.
A: Hvornår er du færdig? B: Jeg ved det ikke. ____.
'Det tager sin tid' is a common idiomatic way to say 'it's taking as long as it takes'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 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.
Frases relacionadas
Det tager lang tid
specialized formIt takes a long time
Det tager sin tid
idiomIt takes its own time
Det varer længe
similarIt lasts a long time
Tidskrævende
synonymTime-consuming
