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“ice age” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯sˌtsaɪ̯t/

Example

Früher gab es mehrere Eiszeiten.

In the past, there were several ice ages.

Illustration for Eiszeit (ice age)

How to say “ice age” in German

“Ice age” in German is Eiszeit.

A vast sheet of ice covering land during a long, cold chapter of Earth's history.

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

Example sentences with Eiszeit

Forscher finden Relikte aus der Eiszeit in Sedimentschichten.

Researchers find relics from the ice age in sediment layers.

Tips for using Eiszeit

  • Eiszeit is feminine, so standard phrases include die Eiszeit, in der Eiszeit, and während der Eiszeit; its plural is Eiszeiten.

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