How to Say ‘Even if I have no time...’ in German
Auch wenn ich keine Zeit hab...
owHk vehn EEHkh KY-neh tsyT Hahb
[owHk vehn EEHkh KY-neh tsyT Hahb]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Zeit' means 'time', a precious commodity in busy lives.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Time management is a valued skill in German culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Auch
[owHk]
also
Used to indicate an additional point or emphasize a statement.
Auch wenn es spät ist, gehe ich noch aus.
Even though it's late, I'm still going out.
wenn
[vehn]
if
Used to indicate a condition.
Wenn es regnet, bleibe ich zu Hause.
If it rains, I stay home.
ich
[EEHkh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich gehe morgen einkaufen.
I am going shopping tomorrow.
keine
[KY-neh]
no
Indicates the absence of something.
Ich habe keine Lust.
I have no desire.
Zeit
[tsyT]
time
A measured period during which an event occurs.
Zeit ist kostbar.
Time is precious.
hab
[Hahb]
have
Possess or own something.
Ich hab genug Geld.
I have enough money.
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