NOUN
dasZeitalter/ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʔaltɐ/age; era; epoch
Zeitalter is a German noun that means age, era, or epoch. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʔaltɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Zeitalter".
Definitions
1.a distinct period of time characterized by particular features, developments, or events(history; period)
a.historical era or epoch
Das Zeitalter der Aufklärung veränderte die europäische Gesellschaft nachhaltig.—The Age of Enlightenment profoundly changed European society.
b.(general) era marked by a defining characteristic
Wir leben im digitalen Zeitalter.—We live in the digital age.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Zeitalter | die Zeitalter |
| Genitive | des Zeitalters | der Zeitalter |
| Dative | dem Zeitalter | den Zeitaltern |
| Accusative | das Zeitalter | die Zeitalter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zeitalter" mean in English?
- "Zeitalter" means age, era, or epoch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zeitalter"?
- "Zeitalter" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʔaltɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zeitalter" der, die, or das?
- "Zeitalter" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Zeitalter"?
- The plural of "Zeitalter" is "Zeitalter".
- What part of speech is "Zeitalter"?
- "Zeitalter" is a noun in German.
