B1 Collocation 中性

at have for travlt

to be too busy

意思

Lacking time for other tasks.

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文化背景

Danes often use 'travlhed' as a reason to protect their 'privatliv' (private life). It is socially acceptable to say you have 'for travlt' to avoid social burnout. In Greenlandic culture, the pace of life can be different, and 'at have for travlt' might be viewed through the lens of 'immaqa' (maybe/if the weather permits). Similar to Denmark, but with a strong emphasis on community tasks. Being 'for travl' for a community event (like a grindadráp) is rare. In modern Danish startups, 'at have for travlt' is often replaced by English terms like 'vi er under pressure', but the Danish phrase remains the bedrock of communication.

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The 'Have' Rule

Never say 'Jeg er travlt'. It is the #1 mistake. Always use 'Jeg har'.

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Adding 'Desværre'

When saying you have 'for travlt' to decline an invite, always add 'desværre' (unfortunately) to stay polite.

意思

Lacking time for other tasks.

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The 'Have' Rule

Never say 'Jeg er travlt'. It is the #1 mistake. Always use 'Jeg har'.

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Adding 'Desværre'

When saying you have 'for travlt' to decline an invite, always add 'desværre' (unfortunately) to stay polite.

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Don't Brag

In Denmark, being 'for travl' isn't always a compliment to yourself. Use it sparingly.

自我测试

Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.

Jeg ______ for travlt i går til at ringe til dig.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: havde

The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'at have'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the right way to say 'We are too busy'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Vi har for travlt.

In Danish, you always use 'have' and the form 'travlt' remains unchanged.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Kommer du til min fødselsdag? B: Desværre, ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: jeg har for travlt

'For travlt' is the best way to explain why you *cannot* do something.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at work and your boss gives you a 5th task for the day.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jeg har for travlt.

This signals that you have reached your limit.

Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.

1. At have rygende travlt, 2. At have for travlt, 3. At have nok at se til

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

These are different levels of busyness.

🎉 得分: /5

视觉学习工具

Levels of Busyness in Danish

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Relaxed

  • At have god tid
  • At slappe af
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Active

  • At have travlt
  • At have nok at se til
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Overwhelmed

  • At have for travlt
  • At have rygende travlt

练习题库

5 练习
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Jeg ______ for travlt i går til at ringe til dig.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: havde

The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'at have'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the right way to say 'We are too busy'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Vi har for travlt.

In Danish, you always use 'have' and the form 'travlt' remains unchanged.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Kommer du til min fødselsdag? B: Desværre, ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: jeg har for travlt

'For travlt' is the best way to explain why you *cannot* do something.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are at work and your boss gives you a 5th task for the day.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jeg har for travlt.

This signals that you have reached your limit.

Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

These are different levels of busyness.

🎉 得分: /5

常见问题

10 个问题

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Yes, 'Han har for travlt'.

'Meget' means 'very' (high volume), 'for' means 'too' (excessive volume).

Jeg har for travlt til at snakke.

In this idiom, it is always 'travlt'.

Yes, it's a common joke meaning you are busy doing nothing.

Often, but not always. It can just mean a full calendar.

At have god tid (to have good time/plenty of time).

Yes: 'Jeg havde for travlt'.

No, if you are explaining why you couldn't do homework, but be polite.

相关表达

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at have rygende travlt

specialized form

To be extremely busy

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at være hængt op

similar

To be tied up with work

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at have nok at se til

contrast

To have enough to do

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at skynde sig

builds on

To hurry

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at tage sig god tid

contrast

To take one's time

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