Zeit vergeht
/t͡saɪt fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːt/phrase★Intermediate— time passes
informal
A common expression used to describe the passage of time, often with a sense of inevitability or reflection.
Manchmal merkt man gar nicht, wie schnell die Zeit vergeht.
Sometimes you don't even notice how quickly time passes.
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This phrase is often used to reflect on how time moves forward regardless of circumstances.
Collocations
schnell vergehtpasses quicklylangsam vergehtpasses slowly
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
This phrase is often used to reflect on how time moves forward regardless of circumstances.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'Zeit' (time) and 'vergeht' (passes), reflecting the natural progression of time in German.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to express the passage of time, often with a sense of nostalgia or reflection.
Word Breakdown
Zeit
time
rootvergeht
passes
verbDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch