Example: Ich habe morgen Zeit, um ins Kino zu gehen.
Definition
"Zeit haben" means to be available or free at a certain time to do something, such as an appointment or activity. It indicates having enough time or no conflicting engagements, like in the example sentence: 'Ich habe morgen Zeit, um ins Kino zu gehen' (I have time tomorrow to go to the cinema).
Translations
have time
tener tiempo
tijd hebben
tenir temps
avoir le temps
Etymology
The phrase "Zeit haben" comes from the German words "Zeit" meaning 'time' and "haben" meaning 'to have.' Together, they literally translate as 'to have time.' The concept is straightforward: it expresses possession of time, which is essential for planning and scheduling activities.
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