English–German
“turn of the century” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/jaːɐ̯ˈhʊndɐtˌvɛndə/
Example
Zur Jahrhundertwende entstanden neue Ideen.
At the turn of the century, new ideas emerged.
How to say “turn of the century” in German
“Turn of the century” in German is Jahrhundertwende.
A calendar boundary where one hundred-year period gives way to the next.
Example sentences with Jahrhundertwende
Um die Jahrhundertwende veränderten sich politische Strukturen.
Around the turn of the century, political structures changed.
Tips for using Jahrhundertwende
- Jahrhundertwende is feminine, so the common phrase is 'zur Jahrhundertwende', with zur contracting zu der and requiring the dative.