der Zeitraum
Translation
period of time, time frame, interval
Examples
Wir planen für einen Zeitraum von drei Jahren.
We are planning for a period of three years.
In diesem Zeitraum gab es viele Veränderungen.
There were many changes in this period.
Grammar Patterns
for a period of ((sth.)) for a period of (time) We are planning for a period of two weeks.
within a period of ((sth.)) within a period of (time) The project must be finished within a period of one month.
Similar Words
Periode (period), Frist (deadline), Epoche (epoch)
Etymology
A compound of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Raum' (space, room). Literally a 'time-space'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'space' or 'room' on a timeline to remember it means a specific period of time.