Definition

Time. The ongoing sequence of events, or a period of time.

Conjugation / Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Zeitdie Zeiten
Accusativedie Zeitdie Zeiten
Dativeder Zeitden Zeiten
Genitiveder Zeitder Zeiten

Examples

  • Ich habe keine Zeit. — I have no time.
  • Die Zeit vergeht schnell. — Time passes quickly.
  • Hast du Zeit für mich? — Do you have time for me?

Notes

Feminine noun. The phrase keine Zeit haben (to have no time) is very common. Used in compound words: Uhrzeit (clock time), Freizeit (free time), Jahreszeit (season).