Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Verspätung

Translation (Übersetzung) delay
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈʃpɛːtʊŋ]
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Tags (Tags)
time noun common A1 transport
A common noun used to describe lateness or delay, especially in transportation contexts. Often used with 'haben' (to have) as in 'eine Verspätung haben'.

Verspätung - German Nouns - Verspätung Meaning - Verspätung Translation - Verspätung Nouns Examples

Verspätung is a German Nouns

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Verspätung Examples (Beispiele) in English

Verspätung examples with English translations. See how to use Verspätung in sentences. Verspätung example sentences in English below.

Der Zug hat eine Verspätung von 20 Minuten.
The train has a delay of 20 minutes.
Transportation delay
Wegen der Verspätung verpasste ich meinen Anschluss.
Due to the delay, I missed my connection.
Consequence of delay
Die Verspätung des Fluges war unvermeidbar.
The flight's delay was unavoidable.
Air travel delay

Verspätung Word Family - Verspätung Related Words - Verspätung Family Members

Verspätung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Verspätung word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Verspätung family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Verspätung related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
verspäten
Meaning: to be late
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich verspäte mich oft.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
verspätet
Meaning: delayed
Example: Der verspätete Zug kam endlich an.
Adjective

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Verspätung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Verspätung Collocations (Kollokationen)

Verspätung collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Verspätung word combinations and how to use Verspätung with other words naturally.

eine Verspätung haben
to have a delay
High frequency
mit Verspätung
with delay
High frequency
eine halbe Stunde Verspätung
a half-hour delay
High frequency
Verspätung melden
to report a delay
Medium frequency
wegen Verspätung
due to delay
Medium frequency
Verspätung im Zugverkehr
delay in train traffic
Medium frequency
minimale Verspätung
minimal delay
Low frequency
unerwartete Verspätung
unexpected delay
Low frequency

Verspätung Idioms (Redewendungen)

Verspätung idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Verspätung with meanings and explanations. Master Verspätung expressions used in everyday German.

Die Verspätung ist im Preis inbegriffen.
The delay is included in the price.
A humorous/sarcastic saying about German trains being frequently delayed.
Mit Verspätung zum Erfolg
Success with delay
Achieving success later than expected or planned.

Verspätung Synonyms (Synonyme)

Verspätung synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Verspätung and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Verspätung similar words and their usage.

Verzögerung
Meaning: delay
High similarity
Aufenthalt
Meaning: stopover, stay
Medium similarity
Wartezeit
Meaning: waiting time
Medium similarity
Nachholbedarf
Meaning: backlog, need to catch up
Low similarity

Verspätung Antonyms (Antonyme)

Verspätung antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Verspätung. Discover Verspätung opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning: punctuality
Termintreue
Meaning: adherence to schedule
Frühzeitigkeit
Meaning: earliness

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Verspätung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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