NOUN
Zeit/t͡saɪ̯t/time; era; period
Zeit is a German noun that means time, era, or period. It is pronounced /t͡saɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zeiten".
Definitions
1.time as a measurable concept or duration(general)
a.the continuous progression of events
Die Zeit vergeht schnell, wenn man Spaß hat.—Time passes quickly when you're having fun.
2.a distinct era or period in history or life(historical)
a.a certain period marked by specific events
Im Mittelalter war die Zeit sehr gefährlich.—In the Middle Ages, the era was very dangerous.
3.a scheduled or defined moment(daily life)
a.an appointment or set hour
Ich habe morgen um zehn Uhr Zeit für dich.—I have time for you tomorrow at ten o'clock.
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, era, or period. 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.
