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Es wird leichter mit der Zeit

/ɛs vɪlt ˈlaɪçtɐ mɪt deːɐ̯ tsaɪt/
phrase★Intermediate— it gets easier with time
informal

The idea that challenges or difficulties become easier to handle as time passes and one gains experience or adapts to circumstances.

Am Anfang war es schwer, aber es wird leichter mit der Zeit.

At first it was hard, but it gets easier with time.

Lernen Sie Geduld, denn es wird leichter mit der Zeit.

Learn patience, because it gets easier with time.

💡

This phrase is often used to encourage someone facing a difficult situation, emphasizing that persistence and adaptation lead to easier handling of challenges.

Collocations

mit der Zeitwith timeleicht werdento become easier

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Die Zeit heilt alle Wundenproverb
Time heals all wounds
Übung macht den Meisterproverb
Practice makes perfect

💡Pro Tip

Encouragement

Use this phrase to comfort someone who is struggling, as it conveys hope and reassurance.

⚡Gold Rule

Temporal Context

This phrase is always used in a temporal context, emphasizing gradual improvement over time.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a common expression in German, combining the verb 'werden' (to become) with the adjective 'leicht' (easy) and the temporal phrase 'mit der Zeit' (with time).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in both casual and formal contexts to reassure someone that a difficult situation will improve over time. It can be applied to personal growth, learning new skills, or adapting to changes.

Word Breakdown

Es
it
pronoun
+
wird
becomes
verb
+
leichter
easier
adjective
+
mit der Zeit
with time
phrase
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