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early / in good time
Early or in good time; at an early point or in such a way that there is still enough time for something.
Wenn wir morgen zeitig aufstehen, erwischen wir den ersten Zug in die Berge.
If we get up early tomorrow, we'll catch the first train to the mountains.
The word 'zeitig' (early, in good time) is derived directly from 'die Zeit' (time). It describes an action that takes place in such a way that you still have enough time, or even earlier than necessary.
Wir müssen morgen zeitig losfahren, um den Stau zu vermeiden.
We have to set off early tomorrow to avoid the traffic jam.
'Zeitig' (early, in good time) is often combined with verbs of movement or daily routine. Typical phrases are 'zeitig losfahren' (to leave early), 'zeitig ankommen' (to arrive in good time), 'zeitig aufwachen' (to wake up early), or 'zeitig ins Bett gehen' (to go to bed early).
Am Wochenende gehe ich gerne mal etwas später, unter der Woche aber immer zeitig ins Bett.
On weekends I like to go to bed a bit later, but during the week I always go to bed early.
'Zeitig' (early, in good time) is usually used as an adverb that describes a verb more closely. But it can also stand alone with the verb 'sein' (to be) to express an early point in time.
Wir sind zeitig am Bahnhof angekommen.
We arrived at the station in good time.
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Früh and zeitig can describe an action at the beginning of the day or at an early point in time. Früh mainly indicates the time, whereas zeitig often emphasizes that there is still enough time for a purpose; it also sounds regional or elevated. Choose „früh“ as the neutral option and „zeitig“ when this additional purpose is intended.
Wir standen zeitig auf, damit wir den Zug in Ruhe erreichten.
We got up early so that we could catch the train without rushing.
Wir standen früh auf, weil unser Zug um sechs Uhr fuhr.
We got up early because our train left at six.
