English–German

“spirit of the times” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tˌgaɪ̯st/

Example

Man spürt den Zeitgeist auf der Straße.

You can sense the spirit of the times on the street.

Illustration for Zeitgeist (spirit of the times)

How to say “spirit of the times” in German

“Spirit of the times” in German is Zeitgeist.

A shared cultural current that shapes how an era thinks, feels, and acts.

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

Example sentences with Zeitgeist

Viele Designer gehen mit dem Zeitgeist und setzen auf Minimalismus.

Many designers go with the spirit of the times and opt for minimalism.

Tips for using Zeitgeist

  • Zeitgeist is masculine, so standard forms include der Zeitgeist and den Zeitgeist, and the noun is capitalized in German.

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