eine Zeit lang
Translation
for a while, for some time
Examples
Ich habe eine Zeit lang in Berlin gewohnt.
I lived in Berlin for a while.
Das dauert eine Zeit lang.
That takes a while.
Grammar Patterns
(as an adverbial phrase) for a while We have to wait for a while.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eine Weile (a while), vorübergehend (temporarily)
Etymology
From 'eine Zeit' (a time/period) and 'lang' (long). Literally 'a time long'.
Memory Tips
Picture stretching out a period of 'Zeit' (time) to make it 'lang' (long), signifying 'for a while'.