English–German

“millennium” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/jaːɐ̯ˈtaʊ̯zn̩t/

Example

Im dritten Jahrtausend leben wir jetzt.

We now live in the third millennium.

Illustration for Jahrtausend (millennium)

How to say “millennium” in German

“Millennium” in German is Jahrtausend.

A single block on the timeline that stretches across one thousand years.

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

Example sentences with Jahrtausend

Die Debatte über das Ende des Jahrtausends war intensiv.

The debate about the end of the millennium was intense.

Tips for using Jahrtausend

  • Jahrtausend is neuter, so the definite article is das and the plural is Jahrtausende.

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