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Jahrzehnt

decade

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Meaning of Jahrzehnt

a period of ten years

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German/ˈjaːɐ̯zɛnt/
decade
Jahrzehnt - decade
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Jahrzehnt with English translation

Jahrzehnt usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

In diesem Jahrzehnt hat sich viel verändert.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Das Unternehmen wuchs in einem Jahrzehnt stark.

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Jahrzehnt synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Jahrzehnt / Zehnjahreszeitraum / Zehnerjahreszeitraum / Jahrzehntel / Jahrzehntchen / Zeitraum von zehn Jahren

Z
🇩🇪German
Zehnjahreszeitraum

A precise, formal way to say a period of ten years. It sounds more technical and less natural than the common word.

B1Rarely
Z
🇩🇪German
Zehnerjahreszeitraum

A very rare and somewhat awkward term for a ten-year period. It is hardly used in normal language.

B1Very Rarely
J
🇩🇪German
Jahrzehntel

An unusual, rare form. It can sound diminutive or nonstandard and is usually not suitable for neutral standard usage.

B1Very Rarely
J
🇩🇪German
Jahrzehntchen

A diminutive form that can sound playful, colloquial, or slightly dismissive. It is usually not suitable for neutral writing.

B1Very Rarely
Z
🇩🇪German
Zeitraum von zehn Jahren

A direct descriptive phrase. It is very clear and neutral, but longer and less compact than the noun.

B1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
zehn Jahre

The simplest and most everyday expression. It matches the meaning exactly, but it is not a standalone noun like the primary word.

B1Very Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zeitspanne

A very general word for any span of time. It is broader than a ten-year period and therefore less specific.

B1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
Dekade

A normal, standard word for a decade. It is very close to the main word and common in neutral usage.

B1Very Often

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How to pronounce Jahrzehnt and what this word means

Jahrzehnt means decade. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Jahrzehnt

/ˈjaːɐ̯zɛnt/

Jahrzehnt translation

decade

Jahrzehnt examples

In diesem Jahrzehnt hat sich viel verändert.

Jahrzehnt transcription

/ˈjaːɐ̯zɛnt/

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Jahrzehnt meaning: what does it mean?

ein Zeitraum von zehn Jahren

Jahrzehnt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Jahrzehnt is pronounced as /ˈjaːɐ̯zɛnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Jahrzehnt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In diesem Jahrzehnt hat sich viel verändert. Translation: За это десятилетие многое изменилось.

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