German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German zītec, from Old High German zītig. Equivalent to Zeit (time) +‎ -ig. Cognate with Dutch tijdig, English tidy. For the sense “early” compare Czech časný.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡saɪ̯tɪç/ (standard)
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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡saɪ̯tɪk/ (common form in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
  • Hyphenation: zei‧tig

Adjective

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zeitig (strong nominative masculine singular zeitiger, comparative zeitiger, superlative am zeitigsten)

  1. early
    Synonym: früh
    Ich muss morgen zeitig aufstehen.
    Tomorrow I have to get up early.
  2. timely, in time
    Synonym: rechtzeitig

Declension

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