This is the 1475th most frequent German word.
sekunde
"Sekunde" means "second," a unit of time.
'Sekunde' is used to denote a unit of time—specifically, one sixtieth of a minute.
Eine Sekunde vergeht schnell.
A second passes quickly.
Here, 'Sekunde' is used metaphorically to mean a short instant or duration of time.
Kannst du mir eine Sekunde helfen?
Can you help me for a second?
'Sekunden' refers to the continuous motion or count of time segments on the clock, emphasizing precision of measurement.