Vergangenheit

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German

Etymology

From vergangen +‎ -heit.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈɡaŋənhaɪ̯t/
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Noun

Vergangenheit f (genitive Vergangenheit, no plural)

  1. the past (time)
  2. (grammar) past tense

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