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die Phase
phase
A specific period within a development or process that is characterized by particular features.
example
In der Pubertät durchlaufen Jugendliche eine schwierige Phase.
During puberty, teenagers go through a difficult phase.
die Phase
phase
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Usage tips
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Phase' (phase) from the context. Words like 'fest' (solid), 'flüssig' (liquid), or 'gasförmig' (gaseous) point to the physics meaning. Terms like 'Strom' (current), 'Spannung' (voltage), or 'Kabel' (cable) indicate electrical engineering.
EXAMPLE
Der Stoff wechselt in eine andere Phase.
The substance changes into a different phase.
Sentence structure and use
When 'Phase' (phase) describes a period of time, the preposition 'in' is often used. 'In einer Phase sein' (to be in a phase) with the dative describes a state, while 'in eine Phase kommen' (to enter a phase) with the accusative describes the beginning.
EXAMPLE
Das Projekt befindet sich jetzt in der entscheidenden Phase.
The project is now in the decisive phase.
Typical collocations
In connection with developments or periods of time, 'Phase' (phase) is often combined with adjectives. Typical examples are 'eine neue Phase' (a new phase), 'eine schwierige Phase' (a difficult phase), or 'die letzte Phase' (the last phase).
EXAMPLE
Mit dem neuen Job beginnt für sie eine neue Phase im Leben.
With the new job, a new phase of life begins for her.
Compare with
Phase vs Zeit
time
'die Zeit' and 'die Phase' can both mean a limited period. 'die Zeit' is more general and fits almost any period of time. 'die Phase' is used when a period is part of a development or process and has special features. That is why, for example, 'in dieser Zeit' (during this time) is very general, but 'in dieser Phase' (in this phase) is used when something is currently changing or a project has reached a certain step. The words can be confused because both sound time-related, but 'Phase' usually needs a connection to development.
Phase
In der ersten Phase des Projekts sammelt das Team nur Ideen.
In the first phase of the project, the team only collects ideas.
Zeit
Vor der Reise war die Zeit sehr knapp.
Before the trip, time was very tight.
In real life
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