Translation of German word "Zeitraum" to English
derZeitraum
/tsaɪ̯.tʁaʊm/
Meaning
NounA length of time.
How to use
The masculine noun Zeitraum ('period / span of time / interval') is a compound of Zeit (time) and Raum (space/room). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Zeiträume.
🇬🇧 English
Zeitraum
Example
Der Zeitraum zwischen den beiden Kriegen war sehr friedlich.
The period between the two wars was very peaceful.
Der Zeitraum für die Prüfung ist sehr kurz.
The period for the exam is very short.
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Common phrases
- über einen Zeitraum— over a period of time (accusative direction/duration)
- längerer Zeitraum— longer period / span
- Zeitraum bestimmen— to determine / set the period
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The German word "der Zeitraum" is defined as: "A length of time."
What does the German word "der Zeitraum" mean?▼
The German word "der Zeitraum" means "Zeitraum" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Zeitraum ist eine bestimmte Zeitspanne, die zwischen zwei Ereignissen liegt." (which translates as "The period between the two wars was very peaceful.").
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