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Mit ihren Lastenrädern trifft Frida den Nerv der Zeit. With her cargo bikes, Frida captures the spirit of the age.

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den Nerv der Zeit treffen

[deːn ˈnɛʁf deːɐ̯ ˈt͡saɪ̯t ˈtʁɛfn̩]

to strike a chord with the times, to capture the spirit of the age

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  • Ich glaube, wir treffen mit dem Brotservice genau den Nerv der Zeit.

    I think our bread service strikes exactly the right chord with the times.

  • Mit deinem Podcast über alte Hinterhöfe hast du den Nerv der Zeit getroffen.

    With your podcast about old courtyards, you've struck a chord with the times.

  • Ihr trefft den Nerv der Zeit, aber wird man das in fünf Jahren noch wollen?

    You're in tune with the times, but will people still want this in five years?

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