German word

Folgezeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlgəˌtsaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounperiod that followed

Example

Während der Folgezeit trat keine Besserung ein.

During the period that followed, there was no improvement.

Illustration for Folgezeit (period that followed)

More examples

Im Verlauf der Folgezeit traten erneut Schmerzen auf.

During the period that followed, pain recurred.

Core concept

A timeline segment beginning once an event or action has ended.

Common phrases

  • im Verlauf der Folgezeit

    during the period that followed

  • zu Beginn der Folgezeit

    at the beginning of the period that followed

  • am Ende der Folgezeit

    at the end of the period that followed

Similar words

Zeitraum: A span of time during which an event or condition continues.
Periode: A defined stretch of time with a clear beginning and end.
Folge: The events or results that arise from an earlier event.

Definition in German

Zeitraum, der auf ein Ereignis oder eine Handlung folgt.

Word origin

Folgezeit combines Folge, from folgen meaning 'to follow', with Zeit meaning 'time', forming a compound for the subsequent period.

Usage tips

  • Folgezeit is a feminine noun used mainly in formal or written German, while everyday speech often uses danach or später.

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