"Es ist soweit" is a German phrase used to indicate that the moment has arrived to begin or do something important or anticipated. It conveys readiness or the appropriate time for an event, as in 'Es ist soweit, wir gehen jetzt ins Kino' meaning it is time to go to the cinema.
Translations
the time has come
ha llegado el momento
het is zover
ha arribat el moment
le moment est venu
Etymology
The phrase "es ist soweit" literally translates to 'it is so far' in English, but idiomatically means 'the time has come.' It originates from the German words 'es' (it), 'ist' (is), and 'soweit' (so far or as far as). Over time, it evolved to express the arrival of a significant moment or event.
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the time has come