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time frame
A fixed period of time within which a task or project must be completed.
Der vorgegebene Zeitrahmen für die Renovierung ist mit drei Wochen sehr knapp bemessen.
The specified time frame for the renovation is very tight at three weeks.
The word is a compound of 'die Zeit' (time) and 'der Rahmen' (frame). So it literally describes a 'frame' for time that sets a starting point and an ending point for an activity.
Für jedes Projekt wird ein klarer Zeitrahmen definiert.
A clear time frame is defined for every project.
Common verbs used with 'Zeitrahmen' (time frame) are 'einen Zeitrahmen festlegen' (to set a time frame), 'den Zeitrahmen einhalten' (to keep to the time frame), or 'den Zeitrahmen überschreiten' (to exceed the time frame). Typical adjectives are 'knapp' (tight), 'eng' (narrow/tight), or 'großzügig' (generous).
Wir haben einen sehr knappen Zeitrahmen für dieses Projekt.
We have a very tight time frame for this project.
To express that something happens within the available time, German usually uses the preposition 'innerhalb' with the genitive or 'in' with the dative.
Die Arbeiten müssen innerhalb des Zeitrahmens abgeschlossen werden.
The work must be completed within the time frame.
period / time span
'Zeitraum' and 'Zeitrahmen' both refer to a limited time. 'Zeitraum' is more general and simply describes from when to when something lasts or happens. 'Zeitrahmen' puts more emphasis on a requirement: a task should be completed within this time. They can be confused because both appear in planning and work contexts. If you are only talking about a duration, 'Zeitraum' fits better. If it is about a deadline or a plan for a project, 'Zeitrahmen' sounds more precise.
Der Zeitrahmen für das Projekt ist knapp, deshalb müssen wir heute anfangen.
The time frame for the project is tight, so we have to start today.
In diesem Zeitraum ist das Büro jeden Tag bis 18 Uhr geöffnet.
During this period, the office is open every day until 6 p.m.