English–German
“decade” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌjaːɐ̯ˈt͡seːnt/
Example
Das Jahrzehnt nach dem Krieg war schwierig.
The decade after the war was difficult.
How to say “decade” in German
“Decade” in German is Jahrzehnt.
A ten-year section on a historical timeline, such as the stretch following a war or marking a cultural period.
Example sentences with Jahrzehnt
Im letzten Jahrzehnt hat sich die Technologie stark verändert.
In the last decade, technology has changed dramatically.
Tips for using Jahrzehnt
- German commonly uses die 80er or die 1980er for a decade, while die 80er Jahre makes the reference more explicit and is also standard.