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 flow of existence; measured duration(general)

a.measured or available duration

Ich habe heute keine Zeit.I don't have time today.

b.clock time; hour

Wie viel Zeit haben wir noch?How much time do we have left?

2.a particular moment, phase, or era(period)

a.historical or personal period

Im Mittelalter war die Zeit oft schwer.In the Middle Ages, times were often hard.

b.period for a specific activity

Die Schulzeit war für ihn sehr wichtig.His school years were very important for him.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Zeitdie Zeiten
Genitiveder Zeitder Zeiten
Dativeder Zeitden Zeiten
Accusativedie Zeitdie 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.

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