English–German
“century” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/jaːɐ̯ˈhʊndɐt/
Example
Seit einem Jahrhundert versuchen Menschen, dieses Problem zu lösen.
People have been trying to solve this problem for a century.
How to say “century” in German
“Century” in German is Jahrhundert.
A historical chapter spans a full hundred-year block, linking many generations under one label.
Example sentences with Jahrhundert
Im zwanzigsten Jahrhundert entstanden viele neue Erfindungen.
Many new inventions emerged in the twentieth century.
Tips for using Jahrhundert
- In historical dating, im 18. Jahrhundert normally means the years 1701 through 1800, not 1800 through 1899.