English–German

“nineties” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯ntsɪgɐ/

Example

In den Neunzigern entstanden viele neue Bands.

Many new bands emerged in the nineties.

Illustration for Neunziger (nineties)

How to say “nineties” in German

“Nineties” in German is Neunziger.

A ten-year block on a calendar timeline labeled by the number ninety.

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

Example sentences with Neunziger

In den späten Neunzigern brachte das Fernsehen neue Formate hervor.

In the late nineties, television introduced new formats.

Tips for using Neunziger

  • Neunziger normally appears with a plural article, as in die Neunziger, while in den Neunzigern is the dative form used after in for a period.

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