die Leidenszeit
Translation
time of suffering, period of hardship, ordeal, Passion (religious)
Examples
Seine Leidenszeit war endlich vorbei.
His time of suffering was finally over.
Die Leidenszeit Christi wird in der Kirche gedacht.
The Passion of Christ is commemorated in the church.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The time of suffering was... The time of suffering was long.
((genitive)) the end of the time of suffering... the end of the time of suffering
Similar Words
Synonyms: Qual (agony), Prüfung (ordeal); Antonyms: Glückszeit (time of happiness)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Leiden' (suffering) and 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'suffering-time'.
Memory Tips
Simply combine two words you may already know: 'Leiden' (suffering) + 'Zeit' (time).