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die Zeitspanne zwischen
/diː tsaɪtˈʃpanə t͡svɪʃən/
the time period between
Die Zeitspanne zwischen den beiden Treffen betrug eine Woche.
The time period between the two meetings was one week.
general
The duration or interval of time that separates two events, points in time, or periods.
Die Zeitspanne zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Weltkrieg war relativ kurz.
The time period between the first and second World Wars was relatively short.
Er berechnete die Zeitspanne zwischen seiner Ankunft und Abreise.
He calculated the time period between his arrival and departure.
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe temporal intervals.
Collocations
die Zeitspanne zwischenthe time period betweeneine kurze Zeitspannea short time periodeine lange Zeitspannea long time period
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Precision in Time Measurement
Use 'die Zeitspanne zwischen' when you need to emphasize the exact duration between two events.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While this phrase is neutral, you can use 'der Zeitraum zwischen' for a slightly more formal tone.
Word Origin
Composed of 'die Zeit' (time), 'die Spanne' (span or period), and 'zwischen' (between).
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both written and spoken German. It is precise and often preferred in formal or technical contexts.
Word Breakdown
die Zeit
time
rootdie Spanne
span or period
rootzwischen
between
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