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“eternity” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːvɪçkaɪ̯t/

Example

Ein Moment kann sich wie eine Ewigkeit anfühlen.

A moment can feel like an eternity.

Illustration for Ewigkeit (eternity)

How to say “eternity” in German

“Eternity” in German is Ewigkeit.

A timeline with no last mark, stretching past all counted years and also serving as an image for an extremely long interval.

Full entry for Ewigkeit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ewigkeit

Dieses Denkmal soll für die Ewigkeit erhalten bleiben.

This monument should be preserved for all eternity.

Tips for using Ewigkeit

  • In informal speech, eine Ewigkeit often exaggerates a long duration rather than referring to literal eternity.

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