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preparation time
The period of time that is available or needed to prepare for a specific event, exam, project, or task.
Die Mannschaft hatte nur eine kurze Vorbereitungszeit für das wichtige Endspiel.
The team had only a short preparation time for the important final.
This word is made up of three parts: 'Vorbereitung' (preparation), the linking -s '-s-', and 'Zeit' (time). The '-s-' is a typical linking element in German compounds and has no meaning of its own.
Eine gute Vorbereitungszeit ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
Good preparation time is the key to success.
Common adjectives are 'kurze' (short), 'lange' (long), or 'ausreichende' (sufficient) preparation time. Typical verbs are 'haben' (to have), 'brauchen' (to need), 'benötigen' (to require), or 'nutzen' (to use).
Wir hatten leider keine ausreichende Vorbereitungszeit für das Projekt.
Unfortunately, we did not have sufficient preparation time for the project.
To say what the preparation is for, the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative is almost always used. For example: 'Vorbereitungszeit für die Prüfung' (preparation time for the exam).
Wie viel Vorbereitungszeit braucht man für den Marathon?
How much preparation time do you need for the marathon?
lead time / heat
'der Vorlauf' and 'die Vorbereitungszeit' both mean time before an event or task. 'Vorbereitungszeit' directly says that this time is used or needed for preparation. It fits well with exams, trips, projects, or appointments. 'Vorlauf' sounds a bit more organizational. It means the time that has to be planned in advance so that something works out on time. For example, you might say that an order, an event, or an application needs enough 'Vorlauf' (lead time). In short: 'Vorbereitungszeit' emphasizes active preparation, while 'Vorlauf' emphasizes the necessary time gap before the event.
Wegen der Prüfung nimmt sich mein Bruder jeden Abend eine Stunde Vorbereitungszeit.
Because of the exam, my brother sets aside one hour of preparation time every evening.
Für die große Veranstaltung brauchen wir mindestens drei Monate Vorlauf.
For the large event, we need at least three months of lead time.