timing
das Timing, die Timings
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timing
The coordination of actions or events in time, as well as choosing the right moment. It often means that something happens at exactly the right time.
Das Timing seiner Antwort war perfekt, weil er genau im richtigen Moment reagierte.
The timing of his response was perfect because he reacted at exactly the right moment.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Timings |
| genitive | des Timings |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Timing | die Timings |
| accusative | das Timing | die Timings |
| dative | dem Timing | den Timings |
| genitive | des Timings | der Timings |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The phrases 'gutes Timing haben' (to have good timing) and 'schlechtes Timing haben' (to have bad timing) are often used to evaluate when someone does something. 'Perfektes Timing' (perfect timing) is also a typical collocation.
Du hast ein gutes Timing: Wir wollten gerade das Essen auf den Tisch stellen.
You have good timing: We were just about to put the food on the table.
The phrase 'auf das richtige Timing ankommen' (to depend on the right timing) emphasizes that the moment is crucial for success. In this construction, 'auf' is followed by the accusative; the subject is 'es'.
Beim Fotografieren von Tieren kommt es auf das richtige Timing an.
When photographing animals, it all depends on the right timing.
When several people coordinate their actions in time, the phrase 'ihr Timing aufeinander abstimmen' (to coordinate their timing with each other) is useful. It can be used, for example, in music, dance, and sports.
Die Tänzer müssen ihr Timing aufeinander abstimmen, damit sie gleichzeitig springen.
The dancers have to coordinate their timing with each other so that they jump at the same time.
