Vor langer Zeit
Example: Vor langer Zeit lebten Menschen in Höhlen ohne Elektrizität.
Definition
"Vor langer Zeit" is a German adverbial phrase meaning a long time ago, referring to a period in the distant past. It is used to describe events or conditions that occurred far back in history, often to emphasize significant temporal distance.
Etymology
The German phrase "vor langer Zeit" literally translates to 'before long time.' It combines 'vor' meaning 'before,' 'langer' meaning 'long,' and 'Zeit' meaning 'time.' This phrase has been commonly used in German to express the concept of a distant past, similar to the English 'long ago.' Did you know? The word 'Zeit' shares roots with the English word 'time,' both descending from the Proto-Germanic *tīdiz.
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