early history
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early history
An era of the human past that lies between prehistory (without written sources) and history (with extensive written sources). In this period, there are early but only sparse written records.
Die Archäologen untersuchen Siedlungen aus der Frühgeschichte der Region.
The archaeologists are studying settlements from the early history of the region.
early history
The initial phase or period of origin of a development, an organization, or an idea.
In der Frühgeschichte des Automobils gab es viele verschiedene Antriebskonzepte.
In the early history of the automobile, there were many different drive concepts.
The word is a compound of the adjective 'früh' (early) and the noun 'die Geschichte' (history/story). So it literally describes an 'early history'.
Das Museum hat eine große Abteilung zur Frühgeschichte der Menschheit.
The museum has a large section on the early history of humankind.
You can recognize the meaning from context. If it is about archaeology, ancient cultures, or eras, the historical period is meant. If it is about the origin of a company, an invention, or an idea, the initial phase is meant.
Die Forscher fanden Werkzeuge aus der Frühgeschichte.
The researchers found tools from early history.
As a historical era, 'Frühgeschichte' (early history) refers to the time between 'Urgeschichte' (prehistory; a period without written sources) and 'Geschichte' (history) in the narrower sense (a period with many written sources).
Die Kelten und Germanen sind wichtige Kulturen der Frühgeschichte in Mitteleuropa.
The Celts and Germanic peoples are important cultures of early history in Central Europe.
In the figurative meaning, 'Frühgeschichte' (early history) is often used with the genitive to describe the early period of something: the early history of the computer, of photography, or of a political movement.
Er gilt als einer der Pioniere in der Frühgeschichte der Luftfahrt.
He is considered one of the pioneers in the early history of aviation.
background / medical history / prehistory
Both words can refer to the beginnings of a club, an idea, or an organization. „Vorgeschichte“ focuses mainly on the events and conditions that led to its creation; „Frühgeschichte“ refers more to the first phase of development afterward. So ask whether the focus is on the background before it began or on its early years.
In der Frühgeschichte des Vereins trainierten die Mitglieder noch in einer alten Turnhalle.
In the club’s early history, the members still trained in an old gymnasium.
Die Vorgeschichte des Vereins begann mit einigen Treffen in einem kleinen Café.
The club’s backstory began with a few meetings in a small café.
