time

This is the 11884th most frequent German word.


time

The German word for "time" is "Zeit," meaning the measurable period during which events occur.


Here, 'time' ('Zeit') refers to the concept of having sufficient moments or hours available for a particular activity.

Ich habe keine Zeit, um ins Kino zu gehen.

I don't have time to go to the cinema.


In this sentence, 'time' ('Zeit') implies the appropriateness or scheduled moment for an activity.

Es ist Zeit, die Hausaufgaben zu machen.

It's time to do the homework.


Here, 'time' ('Zeit') is used in a figurative sense, emphasizing the transient nature of moments during enjoyable experiences.

Die Zeit vergeht schnell, wenn man Spaß hat.

Time flies when you're having fun.