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German
Etymology
From Middle High German zītlīch, from Old High German zītlīhho, equivalent to Zeit + -lich. Compare English tidely.
Pronunciation
Adjective
zeitlich (strong nominative masculine singular zeitlicher, not comparable)
- (also grammar) temporal (defined by time)
- chronological (ordered by time)
- (also religion, Christianity) temporal; not eternal
- zeitliche Sündenstrafen ― temporal punishment for sin
Usage notes
- The German word does not mean “temporary, momentary”. For that use vorübergehend, kurzzeitig, etc.
- "Das Zeitliche segnen" is a euphemism for dying, e.g. "Er hat das Zeitliche gesegnet"
Declension
Positive forms of zeitlich (uncomparable)
Further reading
- “zeitlich” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “zeitlich” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
- “zeitlich” in Duden online