German Expression · Intermediate
Zahn der Zeit
the ravages of time
Pronunciation: say Zahn der Zeit
Meaning
the ravages of time; wear and tear
Example
der Zahn der Zeit nagt (an etwas)
I use the word "Zahn der Zeit".
Practice tips
- Practice Zahn der Zeit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for intermediate-level learners.