tid
/tiːd/
The English word time is translated into Swedish as tid.
tid is used to refer to the measurement of a quantity of time. As a countable noun, it can be used with the indefinite article en to mean 'a period of time' or 'a time' (e.g., en svunnen tid – a bygone time).
Meaning: measurement of a quantity of time (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form tid can be changed into several other forms: tiden refers to a specific time or 'the time', tider is the plural form meaning 'times' and tidens is the genitive or possessive form meaning 'the time's'.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiːd/
Did you know?
- The word tid is also the root for the Swedish word tidskrift, which means 'magazine'.
- The word tid is a cognate of the English word 'tide'. In Old English, 'tide' meant 'time', which is why 'Yuletide' refers to the Christmas season rather than the ocean.
- The concept of 'time' is linked to the Swedish word tidsfördriv, which translates to 'pastime'. It literally describes the act of 'driving away' the time to avoid boredom.
Examples in context
- Han tog sin tid.He took his time.This sentence shows how to use tid to express taking one's time.Tatoeba #1964860 by herrsilen, translation #1963080 by Spamster
- Är min tid slut?Is my time up?This sentence uses tid to ask if a period of time has ended.Tatoeba #3712245 by herrsilen, translation #2891421 by CK
- Ge den lite tid.Give it some time.This sentence demonstrates using tid to suggest giving something more time.Tatoeba #4339952 by richke, translation #2891210 by CK
- Tio minuter i sju6:50, ten minutes to seven
- Runt elvaAround 11 o'clock
- Ungefär femApproximately five o'clock
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Example conversation
Lucas and Linnea are deciding when to meet for lunch.
- LucasHar du tid att äta lunch nu?Do you have time to eat lunch now?
- LinneaJa, jag har tid efter klockan tolv.Yes, I have time after twelve o'clock.
- LucasDet är en bra tid för mig också.That is a good time for me too.
- LinneaVi ses då, Lucas!See you then, Lucas!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
