Zeitraum

/ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁaʊ̯m/
period of time

Der Zeitraum für die Bewerbung beträgt zwei Wochen.

The application period lasts two weeks.


general

a span or duration of time, often with a specific start and end point

Der Zeitraum der Studie umfasst fünf Jahre.

The study period covers five years.

Bitte geben Sie den genauen Zeitraum an.

Please specify the exact time period.

Often used in formal or administrative contexts to refer to a defined timeframe.

Collocations

ein bestimmter Zeitrauma specific period of timeein langer Zeitrauma long period of timeder aktuelle Zeitraumthe current period

Related Phrases

im Zeitraum vonphrase
during the period of

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

'Zeitraum' is more formal and precise. For casual conversation, consider 'Zeitspanne' or 'Periode'.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

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

Word Origin

From 'Zeit' (time) + 'Raum' (space), literally 'time space'

Usage Notes

In formal contexts, 'Zeitraum' is often used to describe official or contractual timeframes. In everyday speech, 'Zeitspanne' or 'Periode' may be more common.

Word Breakdown

Zeit
time
root
+
Raum
space
root
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