Zeitnot

dieNoun

time pressure, shortage of time

English translations

  1. 01

    time pressure

  2. 02

    time trouble

  3. 03

    pressing for time

Word details

German meaning
Eine Situation, in der jemand unter starkem Zeitdruck steht.
English meaning
Time pressure
Synonym
Eile, Stress
German example
Ich bin in Zeitnot, weil ich den Zug verpassen werde.
English example
I am under time pressure because I will miss the train.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Zeitnot
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Zeitnot”

  1. Ich bin in Zeitnot. (I am under time pressure.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Zeitnot' used for chess?

Yes, it is very common in chess to describe having very little time to make a move. It is a feminine noun (die Zeitnot).