zeit

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See also: zéit, zèit, and Zeit

German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From accusative singular of Zeit (“time”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /t͡saɪ̯t/
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Preposition[edit]

zeit (governs the genitive)

  1. (solemn) for the entire time of, during
    Zeit ihrer Beziehung haben sie sich nie gestritten. ― They never argued once during their relationship.

Usage notes[edit]

Almost always used in the expression zeit jemandes Lebens (“all someone's life”).

Further reading[edit]

  • “zeit” in Duden online
  • “zeit” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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