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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.
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.
reign / term
'die Kaiserzeit' and 'die Regierungszeit' both describe historical periods in which someone rules. However, 'Kaiserzeit' is narrower: it refers to a time when an emperor or empress rules, often especially the German imperial era or the Roman imperial era. 'Regierungszeit' is more general and can fit a king, a chancellor, a government, or another ruler. If the emperor is important as the ruler, you say 'Kaiserzeit'. If you only mean how long someone was in power, 'Regierungszeit' fits better.
Im Museum sahen wir Möbel und Kleidung aus der Kaiserzeit.
In the museum, we saw furniture and clothing from the imperial era.
Während ihrer Regierungszeit wurden viele neue Schulen gebaut.
During her time in power, many new schools were built.