English–German
“peer” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tgəˌnɔsə/
Example
In der Veranstaltung lerne ich viele Zeitgenossen kennen.
At the event, I meet many people my age.
How to say “peer” in German
“Peer” in German is Zeitgenosse.
A circle of people standing within one era, connected by the fact that their lives unfold at the same time.
Example sentences with Zeitgenosse
Sie tauscht mit Zeitgenossen oft berufliche Erfahrungen aus.
She often exchanges professional experiences with her contemporaries.
Tips for using Zeitgenosse
- The word can describe people from the same historical period even when they are far apart in age, so it does not simply mean someone of similar age.