NOUN
Laufzeit/ˈlaʊ̯fˌt͡saɪ̯t/duration; runtime; term
Laufzeit is a German noun that means duration, runtime, or term. It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯fˌt͡saɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Laufzeiten".
Definitions
1.period during which something lasts or is effective(general/time)
a.duration of validity (e.g., for contracts, tickets, insurance)
Die Laufzeit des Vertrags beträgt zwei Jahre.—The duration of the contract is two years.
2.amount of time a machine or medium is operating or usable(technology/media)
a.operating/running time (e.g., of a machine, battery, film)
Die Laufzeit des Films beträgt 90 Minuten.—The runtime of the movie is 90 minutes.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Laufzeit | die Laufzeiten |
| Genitive | der Laufzeit | der Laufzeiten |
| Dative | der Laufzeit | den Laufzeiten |
| Accusative | die Laufzeit | die Laufzeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Laufzeit" mean in English?
- "Laufzeit" means duration, runtime, or term. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Laufzeit"?
- "Laufzeit" is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯fˌt͡saɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Laufzeit" der, die, or das?
- "Laufzeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Laufzeit"?
- The plural of "Laufzeit" is "Laufzeiten".
- What part of speech is "Laufzeit"?
- "Laufzeit" is a noun in German.
