zeit

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See also: zéit, zèit, and Zeit

German

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Etymology

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From accusative singular of Zeit (time).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡saɪ̯t/
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Preposition

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zeit [with genitive]

  1. (solemn) for the entire time of, during
    Zeit ihrer Beziehung haben sie sich nie gestritten.They never argued once during their relationship.

Usage notes

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Almost always used in the expression zeit jemandes Lebens (all someone's life).

Further reading

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  • zeit” in Duden online
  • zeit” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache