Zeit verlieren
Example: Ich will keine Zeit verlieren und sofort anfangen.
Definition
"Zeit verlieren" means to waste or lose time, referring to spending time inefficiently or unnecessarily delaying an action. It implies a loss of valuable time that could have been used productively, as in the phrase 'Ich will keine Zeit verlieren und sofort anfangen,' meaning 'I don't want to waste time and want to start immediately.'
Translations
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waste time -
perder el tiempo -
tijd verliezen -
perdre el temps -
perdre du temps
Etymology
The phrase "Zeit verlieren" comes from the German words "Zeit," meaning 'time,' and "verlieren," meaning 'to lose.' The verb "verlieren" has roots in Old High German 'firliosan,' which means 'to lose or misplace.' Together, they form a common expression emphasizing the loss of time, a concept universally understood and often cautioned against.
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