Significado
Indicating the moment has come.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is a core value. 'Het is tijd' is often said exactly at the start time of an appointment. Being late is considered disrespectful to the other person's 'tijd'. While also punctual, the tone can be slightly softer. You might hear 'Het is tijd, we gaan eens door' (It's time, we're heading off) in a more melodic, less blunt way. The phrase is used to cut off 'polderen' (the Dutch practice of consensus-seeking through long discussion) when a decision needs to be made. In these parts of the Kingdom, time can be more fluid. 'Het is tijd' might refer to a general window of time rather than a precise second on the clock.
Use 'Hoog tijd' for impact
If something is overdue, add 'hoog' (high). 'Het is hoog tijd!' sounds much more native when you're frustrated.
Don't forget 'om te'
If you follow the phrase with a verb, you MUST use 'om' and 'te'. 'Het is tijd gaan' is a common beginner error.
Significado
Indicating the moment has come.
Use 'Hoog tijd' for impact
If something is overdue, add 'hoog' (high). 'Het is hoog tijd!' sounds much more native when you're frustrated.
Don't forget 'om te'
If you follow the phrase with a verb, you MUST use 'om' and 'te'. 'Het is tijd gaan' is a common beginner error.
The 'Koffietijd' rule
In many Dutch offices, 10:30 AM is 'Koffietijd'. Saying 'Het is tijd' at 10:30 is a great way to bond with colleagues.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word (voor or om).
Het is tijd ___ koffie.
We use 'voor' before a noun like 'koffie'.
Which sentence is correct to say 'It is time to sleep'?
Choose the correct Dutch sentence:
The 'om te' construction is required for verbs.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving a party because it is late.
This is the standard way to announce your departure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Is het al acht uur? B: Ja, ________ om te beginnen.
'Het is tijd' fits perfectly as a response to the clock reaching a scheduled hour.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say 'Het is tijd'
Morning
- • Opstaan
- • Ontbijten
- • Koffie
Work
- • Vergadering
- • Deadline
- • Pauze
Evening
- • Eten
- • Slapen
- • Naar huis
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHet is tijd ___ koffie.
We use 'voor' before a noun like 'koffie'.
Choose the correct Dutch sentence:
The 'om te' construction is required for verbs.
Situation: You are leaving a party because it is late.
This is the standard way to announce your departure.
A: Is het al acht uur? B: Ja, ________ om te beginnen.
'Het is tijd' fits perfectly as a response to the clock reaching a scheduled hour.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it means 'It is time for me'. Usually followed by 'om te...'. Example: 'Het is tijd voor mij om te gaan.'
'Het is tijd' is about the clock/schedule. 'Het is zover' is about an event finally happening after waiting.
Yes, it is neutral. However, saying it loudly to someone who is busy might sound a bit direct or bossy.
Use 'Het wordt wel eens tijd' or 'Het is hoog tijd'.
Yes: 'Het was tijd om te vertrekken' (It was time to leave).
Yes, very often! Rob de Nijs has a very famous song called 'Het is tijd'.
Yes, but in this phrase, it specifically refers to the 'right' or 'appointed' time.
Absolutely! This is a very common way to suggest getting a beer with friends.
Because Dutch culture is very organized and schedule-oriented. The phrase helps manage transitions.
There isn't a direct opposite, but you could say 'Het is nog geen tijd' (It is not time yet).
Frases relacionadas
Het is zover
similarThe moment has arrived (usually for something long-awaited).
De tijd vliegt
similarTime flies.
Het is tijdloos
contrastIt is timeless.
Tijd tekort komen
builds onTo run out of time.
