German Conversation · Level 24
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German word
Ära
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɛːʁa/
Meaning
- feminine nounera
Example
Die Ära der Digitalisierung verändert den Alltag.
The digital era is changing everyday life.
More examples
Nach dem Krieg begann eine neue Ära des politischen Wandels.
After the war, a new era of political change began.
Core concept
A long stretch of history marked by a powerful person, institution, or major social change.
Common phrases
eine neue Ära
a new era
die Ära der Digitalisierung
the era of digitization
das Ende einer Ära
the end of an era
Similar words
Epoche: A historical period defined by particular events, styles, or lasting characteristics.
Periode: A defined span of time during which an event or condition continues.
Zeitalter: A long historical age characterized by a technology, idea, or other defining force.
Phase: A stage in a change or series of events, often lasting a relatively short time.
Definition in German
Ära (f.) eine längere, klar abgegrenzte historische Periode, die durch prägende Personen, Institutionen oder tiefgreifende gesellschaftliche Veränderungen charakterisiert ist.
Word origin
German Ära comes through Latin aera, a term for a system of reckoning years, and developed the meaning of a defined historical period.
Usage tips
- Ära is feminine, so it takes die and the plural Ären; it usually suggests a notable historical phase rather than any ordinary period.
Other meanings
- periodnoun
- reignnoun