tid
[ˈtˢiˀð]
The Danish word for "time" is tid.
tid is a noun used to refer to the measurement of a quantity of time. A common idiomatic expression is at have god tid, which is used to convey that someone has plenty of time or is in no rush.
Meaning: measurement of a quantity of time (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The indefinite form is tid. To specify a certain time, you use the definite form tiden (the time). If you need to refer to multiple instances, the plural form is tider (times).
Did you know?
- The Danish word tid shares a common ancestor with the English word 'tide', which is why we still see 'high tide' or 'eventide' in English.
- The Danish concept of hyggetid refers to a dedicated time for 'hygge', the famous Danish feeling of coziness and contentment. This turns a neutral measurement of time into a specific cultural activity.
- The word tid is often paired with stykke in the phrase et stykke tid, which literally means 'a piece of time' to describe a short duration.
Examples in context
- Du har tid nok.You have enough time.This sentence shows how to use tid to express having enough time.Tatoeba #3564269 by danepo, translation #3564266 by _undertoad
- Vi har god tid.We have plenty of time.This sentence demonstrates the expression for having plenty of time using tid.Tatoeba #11990456 by danepo, translation #248793 by CK
- Jeg har god tid.I've got plenty of time.This sentence uses tid to show that the speaker is in no rush.Tatoeba #11990469 by danepo, translation #2359686 by CK
- Den er femogtyve i femIt is twenty-five minutes to five.
- Klokka'n er treIt is three o'clock.
- ti over halv tolvTen past half past eleven
- Klokken er præcis tolvIt is exactly twelve o'clock.
- Klokken er syv om aftenenIt is seven in the evening.
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Example conversation
Emma and Noah are meeting at a café.
- EmmaHar du tid til at tale?Do you have time to talk?
- NoahJa, jeg har masser af tid.Yes, I have plenty of time.
- EmmaDet er godt at høre.That is good to hear.
- NoahHvad vil du gerne tale om?What would you like to talk about?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
