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“middle ages” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtl̩ˌaltɐ/

Example

Das Leben im Mittelalter war hart.

Life in the Middle Ages was hard.

Illustration for Mittelalter (middle ages)

How to say “middle ages” in German

“Middle ages” in German is Mittelalter.

A long span between classical antiquity and modern history, marked by castles, village farming, feudal ties, and strong church authority.

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

Example sentences with Mittelalter

In Museen sieht man oft Gegenstände aus dem Mittelalter.

In museums, one often sees objects from the Middle Ages.

Tips for using Mittelalter

  • Mittelalter is neuter, so the standard phrase for "in the Middle Ages" is im Mittelalter, with im representing in dem.

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