German word

jederzeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjeːdɐˌtsaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • adverbanytime

Example

Du kannst mich jederzeit anrufen.

You can call me anytime.

Illustration for jederzeit (anytime)

More examples

Der Kundendienst ist jederzeit erreichbar.

Customer service is reachable at any time.

Core concept

Every point on the clock is available for an action, with no time excluded.

Common phrases

  • jederzeit erreichbar

    reachable at any time

  • jederzeit verfügbar

    available at any time

  • jederzeit anrufen

    call anytime

Similar words

immer: At all times, with a state or action continuing without interruption.
wann immer: Whenever a particular event or condition occurs, the action can happen.

Definition in German

jederzeit drückt aus, dass etwas zu jedem beliebigen Zeitpunkt geschehen kann.

Word origin

The adverb combines the German words "jeder" meaning "every" and "Zeit" meaning "time".

Usage tips

  • "Jederzeit" usually means "at any time" or "whenever convenient", while "immer" is the usual word for a continuous "always".

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