NOUN
Generation/ɡenəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/generation
Generation is a German noun that means generation. It is pronounced /ɡenəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Generationen".
Definitions
1.all the people born and living about the same time, considered collectively(families; society)
a.group of people within a family or population born and living at the same time
Drei Generationen leben unter einem Dach.—Three generations live under one roof.
2.stage of development or version, especially of technology or products(technology; product cycles)
a.particular era in development of products or methods
Die neue Generation von Smartphones ist viel leistungsfähiger.—The new generation of smartphones is much more powerful.
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. 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.
