Epochenjahr
dasNounepochal year; year of historical significance
English translations
- 01
epoch year
- 02
historical year
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Jahr, das den Beginn einer neuen Epoche oder Ära markiert.
- English meaning
- Epoch-making year
- Synonym
- Schlüsseljahr, Wendepunkt
- German example
- 1989 war ein Epochenjahr für Europa.
- English example
- 1989 was an epoch-making year for Europe.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Epochenjahr
- Plural Form
- die Epochenjahre
Example sentences with “Epochenjahr”
1989 war ein echtes Epochenjahr. (1989 was a true epochal year.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called that?
Because it marks a major turning point in history.