Die Periode
Example: Die Periode der wirtschaftlichen Erholung dauert länger als erwartet.
Definition
"Die Periode" refers to a specific length of time characterized by particular events or conditions, such as the time span of economic recovery. It denotes a distinct phase or interval in a sequence of occurrences, often measured in days, months, or years.
Etymology
The word "die Periode" comes from the Greek word 'periodos,' meaning 'a going around' or 'cycle.' It entered German through Latin and Greek, originally describing a recurring cycle or interval. Did you know? The term is also used in other contexts like menstruation and punctuation, but here it refers to a time span.
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"Die Periode" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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