turning point / new era
die Zeitenwende, die Zeitenwenden
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turning point / new era
A profound historical or political transformation that marks the beginning of a new era.
Der Krieg in Europa wurde als Zeitenwende in der internationalen Politik bezeichnet.
The war in Europe was described as a turning point in international politics.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Zeitenwenden |
| genitive | der Zeitenwende |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Zeitenwende | die Zeitenwenden |
| accusative | die Zeitenwende | die Zeitenwenden |
| dative | der Zeitenwende | den Zeitenwenden |
| genitive | der Zeitenwende | der Zeitenwenden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zeitenwende' is made up of 'Zeiten' (times) and 'Wende' (turning point). The image refers to a turning point after which the previous political or historical conditions give way to a new era.
Viele Historiker sehen in der Wiedervereinigung eine Zeitenwende für Europa.
Many historians see German reunification as a turning point for Europe.
Common collocations include 'eine Zeitenwende einleiten' (to usher in a turning point), 'eine Zeitenwende ausrufen' (to proclaim a turning point), 'eine Zeitenwende markieren' (to mark a turning point), and 'von einer Zeitenwende sprechen' (to speak of a turning point). Adjectives such as 'historisch' (historical) or 'politisch' (political) often come before it.
Die Regierung will mit ihrem Reformprogramm eine politische Zeitenwende einleiten.
With its reform program, the government wants to usher in a political turning point.
'Zeitenwende' is especially common in political speeches, the news, and historical analyses. In everyday language, the word is generally used for events of great social significance.
In seiner Rede beschrieb der Minister die neue Sicherheitsstrategie als Zeitenwende.
In his speech, the minister described the new security strategy as a turning point.
