Sekunde
Second
Language note: The 'S' is pronounced as 'Z', just like in 'zebra'.
Culture note: Efficiency is key in Germany, every second can count in schedules.
Context: You joke about counting the time down to the second.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sekunde
[zay-KOON-duh]
second
A short unit of time; 1/60 of a minute.
Warte eine Sekunde, bitte.
Wait a second, please.
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