record time
die Rekordzeit, die Rekordzeiten
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record time
The shortest or fastest time in which a specific distance, task, or performance has ever been achieved.
Die Läuferin stellte über hundert Meter eine neue Rekordzeit auf.
The runner set a new record time for the 100 meters.
in record time
In an exceptionally short time; significantly faster than usual or expected.
Das Team erledigte die Reparatur in Rekordzeit.
The team completed the repair in record time.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rekordzeiten |
| genitive | der Rekordzeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rekordzeit | die Rekordzeiten |
| accusative | die Rekordzeit | die Rekordzeiten |
| dative | der Rekordzeit | den Rekordzeiten |
| genitive | der Rekordzeit | der Rekordzeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rekordzeit' is made up of 'Rekord' (record) and 'Zeit' (time). It therefore refers to a time that counts as a record or is exceptionally short.
Mit dieser Rekordzeit gewann er den Wettbewerb.
He won the competition with this record time.
With verbs such as 'aufstellen' (to set), 'erreichen' (to achieve), or 'unterbieten' (to beat), 'Rekordzeit' usually refers to a measured sporting or technical performance. The fixed expression 'in Rekordzeit' (in record time), on the other hand, often describes someone completing a task exceptionally quickly.
Die Schwimmerin unterbot die alte Rekordzeit um zwei Sekunden.
The swimmer beat the old record time by two seconds.
Die Techniker reparierten den Aufzug in Rekordzeit.
The technicians repaired the elevator in record time.
For a measured best performance, the phrases 'eine Rekordzeit aufstellen' (to set a record time), 'eine Rekordzeit erreichen' (to achieve a record time), and 'eine Rekordzeit unterbieten' (to beat a record time) are especially common.
Der Fahrer erreichte auf dieser Strecke eine beeindruckende Rekordzeit.
The driver achieved an impressive record time on this track.
In the meaning 'exceptionally fast', 'Rekordzeit' very often follows the preposition 'in'. Typical verbs used with it are 'erledigen' (to complete), 'abschließen' (to finish), and 'bauen' (to build).
Die Handwerker haben das neue Dach in Rekordzeit gebaut.
The builders put up the new roof in record time.
