NOUN
Zeit/t͡saɪ̯t/time; period; era
Zeit is a German noun that means time, period, or era. It is pronounced /t͡saɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zeiten".
Definitions
1.the continuous, measurable progression in which events occur(general concept)
a.time as measured or experienced
Ich habe heute keine Zeit.—I don't have time today.
2.a specific point or length of time(period or span)
a.a particular period
In dieser Zeit war alles anders.—During that time, everything was different.
3.a historical era or age(historical or cultural)
a.an era or epoch
Das war in der Zeit der Renaissance.—That was in the Renaissance era.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zeit | die Zeiten |
| Genitive | der Zeit | der Zeiten |
| Dative | der Zeit | den Zeiten |
| Accusative | die Zeit | die Zeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zeit" mean in English?
- "Zeit" means time, period, or era. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zeit"?
- "Zeit" is pronounced /t͡saɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zeit" der, die, or das?
- "Zeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zeit"?
- The plural of "Zeit" is "Zeiten".
- What part of speech is "Zeit"?
- "Zeit" is a noun in German.
