zeitig

early, in time, timely

English translations

  1. 01

    early

Word details

German meaning
frühzeitig, rechtzeitig, zu einem frühen Zeitpunkt.
English meaning
early, timely
Synonym
früh, rechtzeitig
German example
Es ist wichtig, zeitig mit der Arbeit zu beginnen.
English example
It is important to start the work early.
Comparative
zeitigerSuperlative: am zeitigsten

Example sentences with “zeitig”

  1. Wir sollten zeitig aufbrechen. (We should leave early.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'zeitig' formal?

It is often used in a slightly elevated or regional context compared to 'früh'.