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Zeitspanne

interval

noun TSAIT-shpan-ne Less Common
Time Time Expressions

Also means

stretch of time

Usage Note

Zeitspanne is the duration between two moments, feminine: die Zeitspanne. It is close to Zeitraum but emphasises the measured length: eine kurze Zeitspanne. Use it when stressing how long something takes rather than when it falls.

Examples

"In dieser kurzen Zeitspanne lässt sich viel erreichen."

Natural Translation

In this short interval a great deal can be achieved.

Literal Translation

In this short time-span lets itself much achieve.

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