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Zeitlupe

slow motion

noun TSAIT-loo-peh Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

action shown at reduced speed

Usage Note

Zeitlupe literally means 'time magnifying glass' and refers to slow-motion replay in film or sport broadcasting. The phrase in Zeitlupe ('in slow motion') is also used figuratively for something that moves frustratingly slowly: die Verhandlungen gingen in Zeitlupe voran.

Examples

"Der Schiedsrichter überprüfte den Elfmeter in Zeitlupe."

Natural Translation

The referee reviewed the penalty in slow motion.

Literal Translation

The referee checked the penalty in time-magnifying-glass.

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