Zeitwort

German

Etymology

Zeit +‎ Wort

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌvɔʁt/
• Hyphenation: Zeit‧wort

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Noun

Zeitwort n (genitive Zeitworts or Zeitwortes, plural Zeitwörter or Zeitworte)

1. (grammar) verb

Usage notes

The standard plural of Zeitwort is Zeitwörter. Zeitworte has never been common, and it has become less common as the German language has become more standardised.

Synonyms

• Verb