NOUN
dieZeit/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
| 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.
