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  4. eine kurze Zeitspanne

eine kurze Zeitspanne

/ˈaɪ̯nə ˈkʊʁt͡sə ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʃpanə/
a short period of time

Nach einer kurzen Zeitspanne des Wartens begann die Veranstaltung.

After a short period of waiting, the event began.


general

A brief or limited duration of time, often used to describe a relatively short interval.

Die Pause dauerte nur eine kurze Zeitspanne.

The break lasted only a short period of time.

In einer kurzen Zeitspanne hat sich viel verändert.

Much has changed in a short period of time.

This phrase is commonly used to emphasize the brevity of a time interval.

Collocations

eine kurze Zeitspanne vergehena short period of time to passinnerhalb einer kurzen Zeitspannewithin a short period of time

Synonyms

ein kurzer Zeitraumein kurzer Momentein kurzer Augenblick

Antonyms

eine lange Zeiteine Ewigkeiteine unbestimmte Zeit

Related Phrases

in kürzester Zeitphrase
in the shortest possible time
für eine Weilephrase
for a while

Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

This phrase is appropriate for formal writing and professional communication.

Gold Rule

Precision in Time

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize the brevity of a time interval.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'kurz' (short) and 'Zeitspanne' (time span), emphasizing brevity.

Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to describe a brief interval in time.

Word Breakdown

eine
a
article
+
kurze
short
adjective
+
Zeitspanne
time span
noun
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