die Zeit
Translation
time, period, era, tense
Examples
Ich habe heute leider keine Zeit.
Unfortunately, I have no time today.
Die Zeit vergeht sehr schnell.
Time passes very quickly.
Es waren damals schwere Zeiten.
Those were difficult times back then.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((time)) I have no time.
to spend ((time)) We spend a lot of time together.
at the ((time)) / currently At the moment he is not here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dauer, Moment; Antonyms: Ewigkeit
Etymology
From Old High German 'zīt'. Cognate with English 'tide' (originally meant time/season).
Memory Tips
Think of 'tide' and 'time' sharing roots. 'Zeit ist Geld' (Time is money).