How Do You Spell TIMEPASS?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪmpas] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "timepass" may seem confusing to some, but it is actually a combination of the words "time" and "pass." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈtaɪmˌpæs/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "i" in "time" is pronounced as the long "i" sound, while the "a" in "pass" is pronounced as the short "a" sound. This word is commonly used in India and other countries to refer to activities or actions that pass the time or distract from boredom.

TIMEPASS Meaning and Definition

1. "Timepass" is a colloquial slang term that originated in Indian English and is commonly used in India, mainly among the younger generation. It refers to any activity that is engaged in simply to pass the time, without any specific purpose or goal. The concept of "timepass" is similar to the English expression "killing time."

   The term can be used both as a noun and a verb. For instance, as a noun, it can represent an activity or a pastime undertaken for amusement or distraction, especially during idle moments. As a verb, it describes the act of engaging in such activities for the purpose of entertainment or diversion.

   "Timepass" can encompass a wide range of activities, including casual conversations, playing games, watching movies or television shows, browsing the internet, or engaging in any other leisurely pursuit that serves to fill spare time. It is often employed in informal contexts to describe something that is done for relaxation or enjoyment, often without much thoughtful engagement.

   Although the term "timepass" conveys the idea of killing time or engaging in idle entertainment, it is not necessarily pejorative. It is merely a way to describe a form of light-hearted distraction without implying any negative connotations. It is commonly used among friends or acquaintances when discussing how they spend their leisure time or what they do to pass the time.

Etymology of TIMEPASS

The word "timepass" is primarily used in Indian English and is derived from the combination of two words: "time" and "pass".

The term "time" comes from the Old English word "tīma" or "tīm", which refers to a period or duration. This word further traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "*tīmô" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*di-", meaning "to divide" or "to cut". Over time, "time" has retained its fundamental meaning of measuring or quantifying duration.

The word "pass" comes from the Middle English word "passen", meaning "to go by" or "to proceed". It has its origins in the Old French word "passer" and the Latin word "passus", both conveying the idea of movement or progression.

Conjugate verb Timepass

CONDITIONAL

I would timepass

you would timepass

he/she/it would timepass

we would timepass

they would timepass

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be timepassing

you would be timepassing

he/she/it would be timepassing

we would be timepassing

they would be timepassing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have timepass

you would have timepass

he/she/it would have timepass

we would have timepass

they would have timepass

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been timepassing

you would have been timepassing

he/she/it would have been timepassing

we would have been timepassing

they would have been timepassing

FUTURE

I will timepass

you will timepass

he/she/it will timepass

we will timepass

they will timepass

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be timepassing

you will be timepassing

he/she/it will be timepassing

we will be timepassing

they will be timepassing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have timepassed

you will have timepassed

he/she/it will have timepassed

we will have timepassed

they will have timepassed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been timepassing

you will have been timepassing

he/she/it will have been timepassing

we will have been timepassing

they will have been timepassing

IMPERATIVE

you timepass

we let´s timepass

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to timepass

PAST

I timepassed

you timepassed

he/she/it timepassed

we timepassed

they timepassed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was timepassing

you were timepassing

he/she/it was timepassing

we were timepassing

they were timepassing

PAST PARTICIPLE

timepassed

PAST PERFECT

I had timepassed

you had timepassed

he/she/it had timepassed

we had timepassed

they had timepassed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been timepassing

you had been timepassing

he/she/it had been timepassing

we had been timepassing

they had been timepassing

PRESENT

I timepass

you timepass

he/she/it timepasses

we timepass

they timepass

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am timepassing

you are timepassing

he/she/it is timepassing

we are timepassing

they are timepassing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

timepassing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have timepassed

you have timepassed

he/she/it has timepassed

we have timepassed

they have timepassed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been timepassing

you have been timepassing

he/she/it has been timepassing

we have been timepassing

they have been timepassing