Understanding Danish Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time are special words that help us talk about when something happens. In Danish, just like in English, these words are used to describe time in sentences. Let's explore some common Danish prepositions of time and see how they are used.
Common Danish Prepositions of Time
Each of these prepositions has a special job. Let's learn more about them and see how they work in sentences.
The preposition 'i' is used when talking about months, years, and parts of the day.
Examples
- Jeg har fødselsdag i januar.
- Vi rejser til Spanien i 2024.
- Hun læser i morgen.
The preposition 'på' is used for days of the week and specific dates.
Examples
- Vi har fri på fredag.
- Festen er på lørdag.
- Jeg har en aftale på den 5. maj.
The preposition 'om' is used when talking about parts of the day, seasons, and general time periods.
Examples
- Vi går tur om morgenen.
- Han elsker at svømme om sommeren.
- Vi mødes om aftenen.
'Fra' and 'til' are used together to talk about the start and end of a time period.
Examples
- Jeg arbejder fra klokken 9 til klokken 17.
- Butikken er åben fra mandag til fredag.
- Vi er på ferie fra juni til august.
Now you know some of the important Danish prepositions of time. Practice using them in sentences to talk about when things happen in your life!