German

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Etymology

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From keimen (to sprout, to germinate) +‎ Zeit (time; period; age).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkaɪ̯mˌt͡saɪ̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: Keim‧zeit

Noun

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Keimzeit f (genitive Keimzeit, plural Keimzeiten)

  1. (botany) germination period

Declension

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