NOUN
Jahrhundert/jaːɐ̯ˈhʊndɐt/century
Jahrhundert is a German noun that means century. It is pronounced /jaːɐ̯ˈhʊndɐt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Jahrhunderte".
Definitions
1.period of one hundred years(time)
a.span of 100 years, usually counted from a notable starting year
Die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine veränderte das 19. Jahrhundert grundlegend.—The invention of the steam engine fundamentally changed the 19th century.
2.distinct era or age defined by the events of a century(historical era)
a.particular time period characterized by certain conditions
Das 21. Jahrhundert ist vom technologischen Fortschritt geprägt.—The 21st century is characterized by technological progress.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Jahrhundert | die Jahrhunderte |
| Genitive | des Jahrhunderts | der Jahrhunderte |
| Dative | dem Jahrhundert | den Jahrhunderten |
| Accusative | das Jahrhundert | die Jahrhunderte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Jahrhundert" mean in English?
- "Jahrhundert" means century. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Jahrhundert"?
- "Jahrhundert" is pronounced /jaːɐ̯ˈhʊndɐt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Jahrhundert" der, die, or das?
- "Jahrhundert" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Jahrhundert"?
- The plural of "Jahrhundert" is "Jahrhunderte".
- What part of speech is "Jahrhundert"?
- "Jahrhundert" is a noun in German.
