jet lag
der Jetlag, die Jetlags
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jet lag
A temporary disruption of the sleep-wake cycle after traveling across several time zones. Typical symptoms include fatigue, sleep problems, and difficulty concentrating.
Wegen des Jetlags konnte ich in der ersten Nacht nach dem Flug kaum schlafen.
Because of jet lag, I could hardly sleep on the first night after the flight.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Jetlags |
| genitive | des Jetlags |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Jetlag | die Jetlags |
| accusative | den Jetlag | die Jetlags |
| dative | dem Jetlag | den Jetlags |
| genitive | des Jetlags | der Jetlags |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In the common phrase „Jetlag haben“ (to have jet lag), „Jetlag“ usually appears without an article. A more specific description such as „starken Jetlag haben“ (to have severe jet lag) can also be used without an article.
Nach unserer Ankunft in Tokio hatten wir starken Jetlag.
After arriving in Tokyo, we had severe jet lag.
A typical phrase is „unter Jetlag leiden“ (to suffer from jet lag). After „unter“ (under) in this construction, the dative is used, as in „unter einem starken Jetlag leiden“ (to suffer from severe jet lag).
Nach dem Rückflug litt sie mehrere Tage unter einem starken Jetlag.
After the return flight, she suffered from severe jet lag for several days.
When talking about tips and remedies, „gegen Jetlag“ (for jet lag) is a common phrase. For example, you can use the pattern „etwas hilft gegen Jetlag“ (something helps with jet lag).
Was hilft dir am besten gegen Jetlag?
What helps you most with jet lag?
