Example: Ich nehme mir Zeit für meine Familie jeden Sonntag.
Definition
"Sich Zeit nehmen für" means deliberately allocating a portion of one’s time to focus on or engage with someone or something important. It implies prioritizing and dedicating time intentionally, such as spending quality moments with family or attending to personal needs.
Translations
take time for
tomarse tiempo para
tijd nemen voor
prendre's temps per
prendre le temps de
Etymology
The phrase "sich Zeit nehmen für" originates from German, where "sich nehmen" means 'to take oneself' and "Zeit" means 'time.' Combined, it literally translates as 'take time for oneself' or something else. This expression reflects the importance of consciously choosing to dedicate time, a concept deeply embedded in German culture.
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