Zeit vergeht

/t͡saɪt fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːt/
time passes

Die Zeit vergeht so schnell, wenn man Spaß hat.

Time passes so quickly when you're having fun.


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.

This phrase is often used to reflect on how time moves forward regardless of circumstances.

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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
root
+
vergeht
passes
verb
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