German

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Etymology

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From Zeit +‎ Wort.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌvɔʁt/
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  • Hyphenation: Zeit‧wort

Noun

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

  1. (grammar) verb
    Synonyms: Verb, Tuwort, Werkwort

Usage notes

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

Declension

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Hyponyms

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Coordinate terms

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Zeitwort” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Zeitwort” in Duden online