Approximating Time with -tiden
When you want to say "around [number] o'clock" in Danish, you can simply attach the suffix -tiden directly to the number. This form is almost always paired with the preposition ved (at/by).
For example, fem (five) becomes ved femtiden (around five o'clock).
| The barista arrives for the morning shift around five o'clock. | Baristaen ankommer til morgenvagten ved femtiden. |
| It seems that she brews the first coffee around six o'clock. | Det lader til at hun brygger den første kaffe ved sekstiden. |
| The big rush starts around eight o'clock, and a lot of espresso must be brewed. | Det store rykind starter ved ottetiden, og en masse espresso skal brygges. |
Discussing Schedules and Peak Hours
This structure is perfect for discussing daily routines, such as when a café rush (rykind) begins or when peak hours (spidsbelastninger) occur. The phrase ved [number]tiden functions as a standard time phrase and can be placed naturally at the beginning or end of your clause.
| We receive many orders during the peak time around ten o'clock. | Vi får mange bestillinger i løbet af spidsbelastningen ved titiden. |
| Around four o'clock, shortly before closing time, we pack the coffee beans away. | Ved firetiden, kort før lukketid, pakker vi kaffebønnerne væk. |
| The barista on the morning shift always enjoys his espresso around seven o'clock. | Baristaen på morgenvagten nyder altid sin espresso ved syvtiden. |
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