Translation of German word "Sekunde" to English
dieSekunde
/zɛˈkuːndə/
Meaning
NounFeminine noun meaning 'second (unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute)'.
How to use
The feminine noun Sekunde ('second') declines regularly (plural Sekunden). The related adjective is sekündlich (every second).
🇬🇧 English
second
Example
Die Sekunde ist vorbei.
The second is up.
Ich habe eine Sekunde gewartet.
I waited a second.
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Common phrases
- jede Sekunde— every second
- Sekundenzeiger— second hand (of a clock, related)
- in einer Sekunde— in a second / in an instant
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What is the definition of the German word "die Sekunde"?▼
The German word "die Sekunde" is defined as: "Feminine noun meaning 'second (unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute)'."
What does the German word "die Sekunde" mean?▼
The German word "die Sekunde" means "second" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Sekunde ist vorbei." (which translates as "The second is up.").
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