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Zeitabschnitt

period of time, time segment

noun TSAIT-ahb-shnit Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

phase, interval

Usage Note

Zeitabschnitt refers to a defined portion or segment of time, often used in historical or biographical contexts. It is slightly more formal than Zeitraum and emphasizes clearly demarcated boundaries.

Examples

"Dieser Zeitabschnitt in der Geschichte war besonders turbulent."

Natural Translation

This period in history was particularly turbulent.

Literal Translation

This time-segment in the history was particularly turbulent.

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