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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Generation | die Generationen |
| Genitive | der Generation | der Generationen |
| Dative | der Generation | den Generationen |
| Accusative | die Generation | die 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.
