Usages of for
Festen gik galt, fordi musikken var for høj.
The party went wrong because the music was too loud.
Kaffen er for varm.
The coffee is too hot.
Koncertsalen er fyldt, og vi mister desværre billetterne, hvis vi kommer for sent.
The concert hall is full, and we unfortunately lose the tickets if we arrive too late.
Vi mødes indenfor i salen, når vejret er for koldt udenfor.
We meet inside in the hall when the weather is too cold outside.
Søskenden kommer for sent til filmen.
The sibling arrives late to the movie.
Hun føler sig trist, når hun bekymrer sig for meget om sit arbejde.
She feels sad when she worries too much about her work.
Jeg skulle læse bogen i aften, men jeg er for træt.
I was supposed to read the book tonight, but I am too tired.
Jeg tager trappen op til min etage, hvis elevatoren er for langsom.
I take the stairs up to my floor if the elevator is too slow.
Jeg går ned ad trappen, fordi elevatoren er for langsom.
I walk down the stairs because the elevator is too slow.
Det ene ærme på min skjorte er for langt, men det andet ærme passer godt.
One sleeve on my shirt is too long, but the other sleeve fits well.
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