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modern era
A historical period that follows the Middle Ages and begins around the year 1500. It is often divided into the early modern period and the modern age and extends to the present day.
Die Erfindung des Buchdrucks gilt als ein entscheidender Schritt für den Beginn der Neuzeit.
The invention of printing is considered a decisive step toward the beginning of the modern era.
The word 'Neuzeit' (modern era) is a simple compound of the adjective 'neu' (new) and the noun 'die Zeit' (time). So it literally means 'the new time' and refers to the historical period that followed the Middle Ages.
Viele wichtige Erfindungen stammen aus der frühen Neuzeit.
Many important inventions come from the early modern period.
'Die Neuzeit' (the modern era) is used as a fixed historical technical term and therefore almost always appears with the definite article 'die.' It refers to a clearly defined period.
Im Geschichtsunterricht behandeln wir gerade die Neuzeit.
In history class, we are currently covering the modern era.
Common formulations are 'in der Neuzeit' (in the modern era), 'am Beginn der Neuzeit' (at the beginning of the modern era), or the subdivision into 'Frühe Neuzeit' (early modern period) and 'Moderne' (modern age).
Die Reformation war ein zentrales Ereignis am Beginn der Neuzeit.
The Reformation was a central event at the beginning of the modern era.
present / presence
'die Gegenwart' and 'die Neuzeit' can be confused because both can have something to do with today's or modern times. However, 'die Gegenwart' means the present time, that is, what is happening now. 'die Neuzeit' is a term from history and refers to a long era after the Middle Ages, beginning around 1500. If you are talking about today, 'die Gegenwart' is usually the right choice. If you are talking about history and historical periods, 'die Neuzeit' is more precise.
In der Schule lernen wir, dass die Neuzeit auf das Mittelalter folgt.
At school, we learn that the modern era follows the Middle Ages.
Viele Probleme der Gegenwart haben mit Klima, Energie und Geld zu tun.
Many problems of the present have to do with climate, energy, and money.