die Zeitenwende

Plural: die not used in plural
Based on: wenden, Zeit
Noun
1.

the turning point in history, the turn of eras, the watershed

(Sounds epic. After the Russian attack on Ukraine, the word was used by politicians in Germany to express that things won't be like the used to.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Zeitenwende' have?

Zeitenwende has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the turning point in history, the turn of eras, the watershed .

What is the gender of 'Zeitenwende'?

die

What is the plural of 'Zeitenwende'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Zeitenwende' related to?

The word 'Zeitenwende' is related to wenden and Zeit.

Where can I learn more about 'Zeitenwende'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.