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Zeitumstellung

time change, clock change

noun TSAIT-oom-shtel-oong Rare

Usage Note

Zeitumstellung refers to the biannual shifting of clocks for daylight saving time. Die Zeitumstellung abschaffen = 'to abolish the clock change'. The EU has voted to end it, but implementation has been delayed.

Examples

"Viele Menschen empfinden die Zeitumstellung als lästig."

Natural Translation

Many people find the clock change annoying.

Literal Translation

Many people experience the time-change as bothersome.

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