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German imperial era
Specifically refers to the era of the German Empire from the founding of the Reich in 1871 to the end of the First World War in 1918.
Während der Kaiserzeit erlebte Berlin ein enormes Bevölkerungswachstum.
During the German imperial era, Berlin experienced enormous population growth.
imperial era
In general, a historical period in which an empire was ruled by an emperor (or empress).
Die chinesische Geschichte kennt viele Dynastien, die jeweils eine eigene Kaiserzeit darstellten.
Chinese history has many dynasties, each representing its own imperial era.
Roman imperial era
Refers to the era of the Roman Empire that began with Emperor Augustus and in which the empire was ruled by emperors.
Das Kolosseum in Rom ist ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk aus der römischen Kaiserzeit.
The Colosseum in Rome is an impressive structure from the Roman imperial era.
This word is made up of 'Kaiser' (emperor) and 'Zeit' (time/era). So it literally means 'the time of the emperors' or 'the time in which an emperor ruled'.
Viele prachtvolle Bauten in Wien stammen aus der Kaiserzeit.
Many magnificent buildings in Vienna date from the imperial era.
When people in the German-speaking world talk about 'der Kaiserzeit' (the imperial era) without further explanation, they usually mean the German Empire between 1871 and 1918. This is the standard meaning in a German context.
Mein Urgroßvater wurde noch in der Kaiserzeit geboren.
My great-grandfather was still born during the German imperial era.
To refer to the imperial era of another country, the country or culture is placed before it as an adjective. This makes clear which era is meant.
Die Terrakotta-Armee stammt aus der chinesischen Kaiserzeit.
The Terracotta Army dates from the Chinese imperial era.
When the topic is ancient history, words like 'römisch' (Roman), 'Rom' (Rome), or names like 'Augustus' indicate that the Roman imperial era is meant.
In der römischen Kaiserzeit wurde Latein im ganzen Reich gesprochen.
In the Roman imperial era, Latin was spoken throughout the empire.
empire
Kaiserreich and Kaiserzeit refer here to the same German historical era from 1871 to 1918, but they emphasize different aspects. Kaiserreich refers to the state or territory under its rule, while Kaiserzeit refers to the historical period. When asking about the state, Kaiserreich is appropriate; when referring to the era, Kaiserzeit is more precise.
In der Kaiserzeit von 1871 bis 1918 veränderte sich die deutsche Gesellschaft stark.
German society changed greatly during the imperial era from 1871 to 1918.
Das Deutsche Kaiserreich entstand 1871 und endete 1918.
The German Empire was established in 1871 and ended in 1918.
