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Zeitwort

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German

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Etymology

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    From Zeit +‎ Wort.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌvɔʁt/
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    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
    • Hyphenation: Zeit‧wort

    Noun

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    Zeitwort n (strong, genitive Zeitwortes or Zeitworts, plural Zeitwörter)

    1. (grammar) verb
      Synonyms: Verb, Tuwort, Werkwort

    Usage notes

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    The standard plural of Zeitwort is Zeitwörter. The plural form Zeitworte has never been common and it has become less common as the German language has become more standardised.

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    Descendants

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    • Polish: czasownik (calque)

    Further reading

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    • Zeitwort”, in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache[1] (in German)
    • Zeitwort” in Duden online