German edit

Etymology edit

From Zeit +‎ Wort.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

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

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

Usage notes edit

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.

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Further reading edit

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