early period / dawn
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early period
Refers to the initial phase of a historical era, a culture, or a technological development. It is the time when something begins or comes into being.
In der Frühzeit des Internets waren die Verbindungen noch sehr langsam.
In the early period of the internet, connections were still very slow.
dawn
An outdated or poetic term for the early morning or daybreak.
Zur Frühzeit brachen die Wanderer auf, um der Mittagshitze zu entgehen.
At dawn, the hikers set off to avoid the midday heat.
The word 'Frühzeit' is made up of 'früh' (early) and 'Zeit' (time). It literally means 'early time,' which helps you understand both meanings: the initial phase of an era or the early time of day.
Die Frühzeit der Fotografie war von langen Belichtungszeiten geprägt.
The early period of photography was characterized by long exposure times.
In this meaning, 'Frühzeit' is almost always used with a genitive or a 'von' construction to specify whose or what initial phase is meant.
Wir lesen über die Frühzeit der römischen Republik.
We are reading about the early period of the Roman Republic.
'Frühzeit' is often used in historical or technical contexts. Typical combinations are 'die Frühzeit der Menschheit' (the early period of humanity), 'die Frühzeit der Industrialisierung' (the early period of industrialization), or 'die Frühzeit des Automobils' (the early period of the automobile).
In der Frühzeit der Luftfahrt waren Flugzeuge noch sehr unsicher.
In the early period of aviation, airplanes were still very unsafe.
This meaning for the early morning is considered poetic or outdated. In normal usage, it is hardly used today and is more likely to be found in literature.
In aller Frühzeit machten sich die Pilger auf den Weg.
At the very break of dawn, the pilgrims set out on their way.
early history
Both words can refer to the initial phase of a culture or development. „Frühzeit“ mainly refers to the early period itself, whereas „Frühgeschichte“ places greater emphasis on the historical development during this phase. Use „Frühzeit“ for a neutral reference to a period and „Frühgeschichte“ when the development is the focus.
In der Frühzeit der Stadt lebten dort nur wenige Menschen.
In the early period of the city, only a few people lived there.
Die Frühgeschichte der Stadt zeigt, wie sich ihre ersten Gemeinschaften entwickelten.
The city's early history shows how its first communities developed.
