die Achtziger
eighties
The decade from 1980 to 1989 of a century.
EXAMPLE
Die Musik und Mode der Achtziger erleben gerade ein Comeback.
The music and fashion of the eighties are currently making a comeback.
die Achtziger
eighties / octogenarian
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Meanings
der Achtziger
octogenarian
A person who is in their ninth decade of life, meaning between 80 and 89 years old.
EXAMPLE
Mein Großvater ist ein fitter Achtziger, der noch selbst seinen Garten pflegt.
My grandfather is a fit octogenarian who still takes care of his garden himself.
Usage tips
Article and meaning
The article and the form of the word reveal the meaning. 'Die Achtziger' (the eighties) in the plural always refers to the decade, e.g. 1980–1989. 'Der Achtziger' or 'ein Achtziger' in the masculine singular refers to a male person of that age.
EXAMPLE
In den Achtzigern war diese Frisur sehr modern.
In the eighties, this hairstyle was very fashionable.
Productive word formation
The word is formed from the number 'achtzig' (eighty) with the ending '-er'. This pattern works for all decades and age groups, for example 'die Siebziger' (the seventies) or 'ein Sechziger' (a person over 60).
EXAMPLE
Viele Trends aus den Neunzigern sind heute wieder populär.
Many trends from the nineties are popular again today.
Typical collocations
When referring to the decade, the word is often combined with topics such as music, fashion, politics, or films. A very common phrase is 'in den Achtzigern' (in the eighties).
EXAMPLE
Die Popmusik der Achtziger ist für ihre Synthesizer-Klänge bekannt.
The pop music of the eighties is known for its synthesizer sounds.
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