German - English (British) translations for "Jahrhundert"
"Jahrhundert" German translation
Translation
century
Definition
"Jahrhundert"
Part of speech
noun
Gender
neuter
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: century
Das 21. Jahrhundert begann im Jahr 2000.
The 21st century began in the year 2000.
Meaning: age
Er ist ein Mann von mittleren Jahren.
He is a man of middle age.
Meaning: era
Die Renaissance war eine bedeutende Epoche des 15. Jahrhunderts.
The Renaissance was a significant era of the 15th century.
Meaning: period
Das 19. Jahrhundert war geprägt von industrieller Revolution und Kolonialismus.
The 19th century was characterized by industrial revolution and colonialism.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das Jahrhundert hat 100 Jahre.
A1: The century has 100 years.
A1: Im letzten Jahrhundert gab es viele technologische Fortschritte.
A1: There were many technological advancements in the last century.
A2: Das 21. Jahrhundert begann im Jahr 2000.
A2: The 21st century started in the year 2000.
B1: In diesem Jahrhundert haben sich die Lebensbedingungen stark verändert.
B1: In this century, living conditions have changed significantly.
B1: Die Wissenschaft hat im Laufe des letzten Jahrhunderts große Fortschritte gemacht.
B1: Science has made great progress over the course of the last century.
B2: Bis zum Ende des Jahrhunderts werden wir wahrscheinlich auf dem Mars leben können.
B2: By the end of the century, we will probably be able to live on Mars.
C1: Das 20. Jahrhundert war geprägt von zwei Weltkriegen und bedeutenden politischen Veränderungen.
C1: The 20th century was marked by two world wars and significant political changes.
C1: Die Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts spiegelt den Zeitgeist und die gesellschaftlichen Umbrüche wider.
C1: The art of the 19th century reflects the spirit of the time and societal upheavals.
C2: Das Jahrhundert der Aufklärung war eine Zeit des intellektuellen Fortschritts und der Vernunft.
C2: The Age of Enlightenment was a time of intellectual progress and reason.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word "Jahrhundert" is a German noun that translates to "century" in English. It is composed of two parts: "Jahr", which means "year", and "hundert", which means "hundred". Therefore, the literal translation of "Jahrhundert" is "year hundred".
In German, the word "Jahrhundert" is used to refer to a period of one hundred years. It is commonly used in historical contexts to describe different centuries, such as the "19. Jahrhundert" (19th century) or the "20. Jahrhundert" (20th century).
Understanding the concept of "Jahrhundert" is important when studying history or discussing significant events that occurred during specific time periods. It allows for clear communication about different eras and helps establish a chronological framework for historical analysis.