Adjective / Adverb
rechtzeitig
Pronunciation: /ˈʁɛçtˌt͡saɪ̯tɪç/
in time
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Meanings
Adjective
- in time
- punctual
Adverb
- on time
Example sentence
Sei bitte rechtzeitig am Bahnhof, der Zug wartet nicht.
Please be at the station in good time, the train won't wait.
Usage
- rechtzeitig für etwas — in time for something; before it is too late
- rechtzeitig / pünktlich — in good time / at the appointed time; meanings overlap
Wir kamen rechtzeitig vor Beginn der Vorstellung an.
We arrived in good time before the performance began.