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Zeitdauer
/ˈtsaɪtˌdaʊɐ̯/
duration of time
Die Zeitdauer des Experiments betrug drei Stunden.
The duration of the experiment was three hours.
general
The length or period of time that something lasts or continues.
Die Zeitdauer des Fluges war länger als erwartet.
The duration of the flight was longer than expected.
Die Zeitdauer der Behandlung hängt von der Schwere der Erkrankung ab.
The duration of the treatment depends on the severity of the illness.
Often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts to specify the length of time something takes.
Collocations
die Zeitdauer des Flugesthe duration of the flightdie Zeitdauer der Behandlungthe duration of the treatmentdie Zeitdauer des Experimentsthe duration of the experiment
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Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'Zeitdauer' in formal or technical writing. In casual speech, 'Dauer' or 'Zeitspanne' are more natural.
Word Origin
From 'Zeit' (time) + 'Dauer' (duration), combining two German nouns to describe the length of time something lasts.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal or technical contexts, such as in scientific reports, medical descriptions, or travel itineraries. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'Dauer' or 'Zeitspanne' might be more appropriate.
Word Breakdown
Zeit
time
rootDauer
duration
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