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to count down
[phrase form: count]
01
runterzählen, abzählen
to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance
Example
The crowd eagerly counted down the seconds to the New Year's Eve fireworks.
The astronauts began to count down as the rocket prepared for liftoff.
Students started to count down the days until the end of the school year.
02
herunterzählen, runterzählen
to await a precisely timed expected event, often with anticipation or excitement
Example
As the release date approached, fans eagerly counted down to the unveiling of the new album.
Employees were counting down to the announcement of the company's annual performance bonuses.
The students started to count down the days until the long-awaited field trip.
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