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Zeitverschiebung

time difference, time shift

noun TSITE-fer-shee-boong Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

time lag

Usage Note

Zeitverschiebung refers to the difference in local time between two geographic locations, e.g. between Berlin and Tokyo. It also appears in the context of jet lag or the time difference associated with clocks changing for daylight saving (Zeitumstellung).

Examples

"Wegen der Zeitverschiebung bin ich nach dem Flug völlig erschöpft."

Natural Translation

Due to the time difference I am completely exhausted after the flight.

Literal Translation

Because-of the time-difference am I after the flight completely exhausted.

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