time

• Substantiv, das den unbestimmten, kontinuierlichen Verlauf des Daseins und der Ereignisse in Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft als Ganzes bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future, regarded as a whole.

unzählbar

1. Duration or periodA1formal

   The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future.

   Zeit

   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • We don't have much time before the train leaves.
   • She spent a long time studying for the exam.

   Synonymedurationintervalperiodspanspellstretchtermwhile

2. Specific momentA1formal

   A particular point or moment in time.

   Bestimmter Zeitpunkt

   • What time is the meeting?
   • It's time to go home.
   • Call me at a convenient time.

   Synonymehourinstantjunctureminutemomentoccasionpoint

3. A2informal

   An opportunity or occasion to do something.

   Gelegenheit

   • This is your time to shine.
   • Have a good time at the party.
   • It's time for a change.

   Synonymechancemomentoccasionopeningopportunity

4. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period or era in history.

   Zeitraum in der Geschichte

   • Ancient times were very different from today.
   • In medieval times, knights were common.
   • Modern times have brought many technological advances.

   Synonymeageepocheraperiod

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Dauer zu messen, den Zeitpunkt zu erfassen oder den richtigen Moment für eine Handlung oder ein Ereignis zu wählen.

A verb used to measure, record, or choose the moment for an action or event.

1. Measure durationB1formal

   To measure the amount of time taken by an action or process.

   Zeit messen

   • She timed how long it took to run the race.
   • The coach timed the athletes' sprints.
   • He timed his speech to be exactly five minutes.

   Synonymeclockcountmeasuremeter

2. Choose the right momentB2formal

   To plan or choose the moment for something to happen.

   den richtigen Zeitpunkt wählen

   • They timed their arrival perfectly for the party.
   • You need to time your jump just right.
   • She timed the announcement to coincide with the news.

   Synonymearrangecoordinateplanscheduleset

3. Set a timerA2informal

   To set a device to measure or control a period of time.

   Zeit messen

   • Time the eggs for ten minutes.
   • He timed the oven to turn off automatically.
   • Time your workout intervals carefully.

   Synonymepresetprogramscheduleset