double time

ˈdʌbəl taɪm
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Translation of double time into German,

Adverb

speed increase

at twice the usual speed
doppelt so schnell im doppelten Tempo
  • The soldiers marched in double time to catch up..Die Soldaten marschierten im doppelten Tempo, um aufzuholen

Noun

1.

payment rate

US
rate of pay that is twice the usual amount
US
doppelte Bezahlung Doppelverdienst
  • He was happy to work overtime at double time during the holiday season..Er arbeitete in der Feiertagssaison gern Überstunden zu doppelter Bezahlung.
2.

military marching

fast marching pace, twice the normal speed
Doppelschritt mdoppeltes Tempo
  • The soldiers switched to double time to reach their destination quickly..Die Soldaten wechselten in den Doppelschritt, um ihr Ziel schnell zu erreichen.
3.

music

TECH.
musical rhythm twice as fast as the beat
TECH.
Doppeltempo Double-Time doppeltes Tempo im doppelten Tempo
  • The drummer switched to double time for the chorus.Der Schlagzeuger wechselte im Refrain in Doppeltempo.
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Expressions with double time: examples in English and translations in German

im Eiltempo
im Schnellverfahren
She finished her homework in double time.

Synonyms and analogies of double time in English

n.quick marchMore synonyms

Examples of double time in a sentence

  • The band played the song in double time for the finale.
  • She earned double time for working on the weekend.
  • The company offers double time for holiday shifts.
  • They moved at double time to complete the drill.
  • The unit practiced double time marching every morning.
  • The band played in double time to energize the crowd.

Translations of "double time" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derLaufschrittnm.

Clear communication is vital when transitioning into double time unexpectedly.

Klare Kommunikation ist entscheidend, wenn man unerwartet in den Laufschritt wechselt.

After receiving orders, the platoon adapted to double time without hesitation.

Nach Erhalt der Befehle passte sich der Zug ohne Zögern dem Laufschritt an.

Doppelverdienstn.

He accepted the night shift because it came with guaranteed double time.

Er nahm die Nachtschicht an, weil sie einen garantierten Doppelverdienst bot.

She volunteered for overtime because the company pays double time on weekends.

Sie meldete sich für Überstunden, weil die Firma am Wochenende Doppelverdienst zahlt.

doppeltes Tempo

The arrangement calls for double time right before the final melody statement.

Das Arrangement verlangt direkt vor dem letzten Einsatz der Melodie doppeltes Tempo.

The drummer suddenly switched to double time during the guitar solo.

Der Schlagzeuger wechselte während des Gitarrensolos plötzlich in doppeltes Tempo.

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Other translations for double time:

  • doppelte Zeit

double time: Examples and translations in context

He felt a sense of pride while leading his squad in double time.

Er fühlte Stolz, als er seine Gruppe im Laufschritt anführte.

Running in double time can be exhausting, but it builds stamina.

Im Laufschritt zu laufen, kann anstrengend sein, aber es fördert die Ausdauer.

During the exercise, double time became essential for maintaining urgency and discipline.

Während der Übung wurde der Laufschritt unerlässlich, um Dringlichkeit und Disziplin aufrechtzuerhalten.

Marching in double time through the mud was challenging yet necessary for training.

Im Laufschritt durch den Schlamm zu marschieren, war herausfordernd, aber notwendig für das Training.

During practice, the instructor called for double time to improve the team's speed.

Während des Trainings forderte der Ausbilder den Laufschritt, um die Geschwindigkeit des Teams zu verbessern.

In the obstacle course, they had to complete sections in double time.

Im Hindernisparcours mussten sie Abschnitte im Laufschritt absolvieren.

All right, get ready for a little double time.

In Ordnung, dann mal im Laufschritt zurück.

Remember to stay alert while marching in double time; it's easy to lose focus.

Denke daran, aufmerksam zu bleiben, während du im Laufschritt marschierst; es ist leicht, die Konzentration zu verlieren.

See also:

in double-quick timein double time
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