zeit

See also: zéit, zèit, and Zeit

German

Etymology

From accusative singular of Zeit (“time”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡saɪ̯t/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯t
  • Homophone: Zeit
  • Hyphenation: zeit

Preposition

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

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

Further reading

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