Die Zeit
Example: Die Zeit vergeht schnell, wenn man Spaß hat.
Definition
"die Zeit" refers to the concept of time, representing the continuous progression of events from the past through the present into the future. It is often used to measure durations or describe how moments pass, as in the phrase, "Die Zeit vergeht schnell, wenn man Spaß hat."
Etymology
The German word "die Zeit" comes from Old High German 'zīt,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*tīdiz,' meaning 'time' or 'period.' Did you know that the root is related to the English word 'tide,' originally referring to a portion of time or season?
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"Die Zeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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