Usage Note
Zeitempfinden refers to the subjective experience of how quickly or slowly time seems to pass. It is a psychologically nuanced term: das Zeitempfinden älterer Menschen verändert sich ('the time perception of older people changes'). Used in psychology, philosophy, and literary contexts.
Examples
"Beim Warten verzerrt sich das Zeitempfinden und jede Minute fühlt sich wie eine Stunde an."
Natural Translation
When waiting, the perception of time is distorted and every minute feels like an hour.
Literal Translation
When waiting, the time-perception distorts itself and every minute feels like an hour.
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