English–German

“generation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/genəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/

Example

In vielen Familien arbeiten mehrere Generationen zusammen.

In many families, several generations work together.

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How to say “generation” in German

“Generation” in German is Generation.

A group of people born around the same time, shaped by a shared historical period.

Full entry for Generation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Generation

Jede Generation hat ihre eigenen Vorstellungen von Arbeit und Freizeit.

Each generation has its own ideas about work and leisure.

Tips for using Generation

  • Generation is feminine in German, with the plural Generationen: die Generation, zwei Generationen.

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