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“period” in German

German

AlsoZeitraum · Zyklus

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈʁi̯oːdə/

Example

Die Periode dauert drei Monate.

The period lasts for three months.

Illustration for Periode (period)

How to say “period” in German

“Period” in German is Periode.

A marked block in a process that runs from one boundary to the next before the pattern begins again.

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

Example sentences with Periode

Während einer Periode stiegen die Preise deutlich.

During a period, prices rose significantly.

Tips for using Periode

  • For medical precision, Periode commonly names menstrual bleeding, while Zyklus refers to the whole menstrual cycle and Menstruation is the more medical term.

Other German words for “period”

Wir müssen den Zeitraum bis morgen festlegen.

We need to determine the period by tomorrow.

Der Zyklus des Mondes beeinflusst die Gezeiten.

The lunar period influences the tides.

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