Times change Meaning in English
expression
ˈtaɪmz/ /ˈtʃeɪndʒ
TYMZ CHAYNJ
tˈaɪmz/ /tʃˈeɪndʒ
TYMZ CHAYNJ
Definition
This expression means that things do not stay the same and the world, society, or people's attitudes change over time.
Usage & Nuances
Used to comment on social or cultural evolution, often with a sense of nostalgia or acceptance. Commonly found in reflection about the past versus the present. Can be neutral or wistful depending on tone. Usually plural: 'times' not 'time'.
Spanish: los tiempos cambianPortuguese (BR): os tempos mudamPortuguese (PT): os tempos mudamChinese (Simplified): 时代变了Chinese (Traditional): 時代變了Hindi: समय बदलता हैArabic: الأوقات تتغيرBengali: সময় বদলায় - সময় পরিবর্তিত হয়Russian: времена меняютсяJapanese: 時代は変わる - 時代が変化するVietnamese: thời thế thay đổiKorean: 시대가 변한다 - 세월이 변한다Turkish: zaman değişirUrdu: وقت بدلتا ہےIndonesian: waktu berubah
Example Sentences
Times change, and people must adapt.
basic
Grandpa often says, 'Times change.'
basic
Fashion is different now because times change.
basic
We don't use letters much anymore—times change so quickly.
natural
It's hard to believe how much times change in just a few years.
natural
My teachers warned me, 'Times change, and you need to learn new skills.'
natural