English–German

“postwar period” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːxkʁiːksˌtsaɪ̯t/

Example

In den Nachkriegszeiten war vieles knapp.

In the postwar period, many things were scarce.

Illustration for Nachkriegszeit (postwar period)

How to say “postwar period” in German

“Postwar period” in German is Nachkriegszeit.

A society moves from wartime destruction into rebuilding while shortages and political change still shape daily life.

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

Example sentences with Nachkriegszeit

Das Ende der Nachkriegszeit markierte einen wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung.

The end of the postwar period marked an economic upswing.

Tips for using Nachkriegszeit

  • Nachkriegszeit is a feminine noun: die Nachkriegszeit, with the plural die Nachkriegszeiten for postwar periods.

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