NOUN
Zeit/t͡saɪ̯t/time; period; tense (grammar)
Zeit is a German noun that means time, period, or tense (grammar). It is pronounced /t͡saɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zeiten".
Definitions
1.measured or perceived duration, period(chronology, general)
a.general concept of time
Die Zeit vergeht schnell, wenn man Spaß hat.—Time flies when you're having fun.
b.historical or life period (often in plural)
In schwierigen Zeiten muss man zusammenhalten.—In difficult times, people must stick together.
2.grammatical tense(grammar)
a.form of the verb expressing time
Das Deutsche kennt sechs verschiedene Zeiten.—German has six different tenses.
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 tense (grammar). 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.
