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Ewigkeit

/ˈeːvɪçkaɪ̯t/
noun★Intermediate— eternity
formalliterary

An infinite or seemingly infinite period of time; eternity.

In der Ewigkeit gibt es keine Zeit.

In eternity, there is no time.

💡

Often used in philosophical, religious, or poetic contexts to describe timelessness or infinite duration.

informal

A very long time; an age.

Ich habe auf dich gewartet, was hat das gedauert! Das war ja eine Ewigkeit!

I waited for you, what took you so long! That was an age!

💡

In everyday speech, it can be used hyperbolically to express impatience or exaggeration.

Collocations

in Ewigkeitfor eternityfür immer und ewigforever and ever

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Related Phrases

für immer und ewigphrase
forever and ever

💡Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

While 'Ewigkeit' can mean literal eternity, it's often used figuratively to describe something that feels very long or endless.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Ewigkeit' as it is a German noun.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'ewickeit', from Old High German 'ēwig' (eternal) + '-heit' (suffix forming abstract nouns).

📝Usage Notes

In religious contexts, 'Ewigkeit' often refers to divine or spiritual eternity. In secular contexts, it can describe something that feels endless or timeless.

Word Breakdown

ewig
eternal
root
+
-heit
state or quality of
suffix
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