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German
Etymology
From accusative singular of Zeit (“time”).
Pronunciation
Preposition
zeit
- (solemn) for the entire time of, during
- Zeit ihrer Beziehung haben sie sich nie gestritten. ― They never argued once during their relationship.
Usage notes
Almost always used in the expression zeit jemandes Lebens (“all someone's life”).
Further reading
- “zeit” in Duden online
- “zeit” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache