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“time” in German

German

AlsoZeit

Pronunciation

IPA/maːl/

Example

Beim zweiten Mal war er nervös.

The second time, he was nervous.

Illustration for Mal (time)

How to say “time” in German

“Time” in German is Mal.

A numbered slot in a sequence of repeated occasions.

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

Example sentences with Mal

Ich erinnere mich an das erste Mal.

I remember the first time.

Tips for using Mal

  • Mal is neuter, so the standard phrase is zum ersten Mal, with zum meaning zu dem.

Other German words for “time”

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Zeit

feminine nountime

Ich habe heute keine Zeit.

I don't have any time today.

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