chronology / calendar era
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calendar era
A system by which years are counted, usually beginning with an important historical or religious event.
Das Römische Reich zerfiel im 5. Jahrhundert nach unserer Zeitrechnung.
The Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th century CE.
new era
In a figurative sense, a new era or a new phase introduced by a decisive event.
Mit der Erfindung des Internets begann eine neue Zeitrechnung.
With the invention of the internet, a new era began.
The word is made up of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Rechnung' (calculation/accounting), connected by an 's'. It literally means a 'Rechnung' (calculation) of time.
Die christliche Zeitrechnung beginnt mit der Geburt von Jesus Christus.
The Christian calendar era begins with the birth of Jesus Christ.
In historical contexts, the expression 'vor/nach unserer Zeitrechnung' (before/after our era, BCE/CE) is often used to classify years. 'Unsere Zeitrechnung' (our era) usually refers to the Christian calendar era.
Die Pyramiden von Gizeh wurden etwa 2500 Jahre vor unserer Zeitrechnung erbaut.
The pyramids of Giza were built around 2500 BCE.
In a figurative sense, the phrase 'eine neue Zeitrechnung beginnt' (a new era begins) or 'eine neue Zeitrechnung einleiten' (to usher in a new era) is often used. This describes the start of a new era after an important event.
Mit der Einführung des Smartphones begann für viele eine neue Zeitrechnung.
With the introduction of the smartphone, a new era began for many people.
age / era
A Zeitalter is the longer epoch determined by a defining development. Eine neue Zeitrechnung (a new era), by contrast, emphasizes the decisive beginning of a new period. In the context of the internet, Zeitrechnung therefore refers more to the turning point, while Zeitalter refers to the era that follows it.
Mit dem Internet begann eine neue Zeitrechnung.
The internet marked the beginning of a new era.
Mit dem Internet begann das digitale Zeitalter.
The internet marked the beginning of the digital age.
