NOUN

Generation/ɡenəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/generation; age group

Generation is a German noun that means generation or age group. It is pronounced /ɡenəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Generationen".

Definitions

1.all people born and living at about the same time, especially regarded collectively(society/family)

a.a group of people approximately the same age

Jede Generation hat ihre eigenen Herausforderungen.Each generation has its own challenges.

2.the stage of descent in a family(family)

a.a level of family descent (e.g., grandparents, parents, children)

In meiner Familie leben drei Generationen unter einem Dach.Three generations live under one roof in my family.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Generationdie Generationen
Genitiveder Generationder Generationen
Dativeder Generationden Generationen
Accusativedie Generationdie Generationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Generation" mean in English?
"Generation" means generation or age group. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Generation"?
"Generation" is pronounced /ɡenəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Generation" der, die, or das?
"Generation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Generation"?
The plural of "Generation" is "Generationen".
What part of speech is "Generation"?
"Generation" is a noun in German.

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