zu gegebener Zeit
Translation
in due course, at the appropriate time, when the time is right
Examples
Wir werden das zu gegebener Zeit besprechen.
We will discuss that in due course.
Die Details werden zu gegebener Zeit bekannt gegeben.
The details will be announced at the appropriate time.
Grammar Patterns
zu gegebener Zeit ... (adverbially) in due course ... We will solve the problem in due course.
Similar Words
rechtzeitig (punctual), irgendwann (at some point), später (later)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (at), 'gegebener' (dative form of 'given'), and 'Zeit' (time). Literally means 'at a given time'.
Memory Tips
Picture a situation where the perfect moment hasn't arrived yet, but it will be 'given' eventually.