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generation
A group of people who were born and grew up at roughly the same time and therefore share similar experiences and views.
Die heutige Generation ist mit dem Internet aufgewachsen.
Today's generation grew up with the internet.
To recognize the meaning, pay attention to the context. If it is about family, you often hear numbers like 'zwei' (two) or 'drei Generationen' (three generations). In technology, words like 'neu' (new) or 'nächste' (next) are typical. If it is about society, adjectives like 'jung' (young), 'alt' (old), or 'heutig' (today's) are common.
In unserem Familienbetrieb arbeitet bereits die vierte Generation.
The fourth generation is already working in our family business.
The expression 'von Generation zu Generation' (from generation to generation) is often used to express that knowledge, traditions, or objects are passed down within a family.
Das Rezept für diesen Kuchen wird in unserer Familie von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben.
The recipe for this cake is passed down in our family from generation to generation.
In a technical context, 'Generation' (generation) is almost always combined with adjectives such as 'neu' (new), 'neueste' (newest/latest), or 'nächste' (next) to describe an improved version of a product.
Die neueste Generation von Prozessoren ist viel schneller als die alte.
The latest generation of processors is much faster than the old one.
series
'die Serie' and 'die Generation' can both be used with products or technology. 'Serie' is used when many identical or similar products are manufactured according to a pattern. 'Generation' means a stage of development of a product, for example a newer model after an older one. The words can be confused because both often appear with cars, phones, or devices. In practical terms: a 'Serie' tends to describe the product line or production, while a 'Generation' tends to describe the technical stage or version over time.
Die neue Generation des Smartphones hat eine bessere Kamera.
The new generation of the smartphone has a better camera.
Diese Maschine wird seit März in Serie produziert.
This machine has been produced in series since March.