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decade in German

decade in German is Dekade, Jahrzehnt, Dezennium — decade means a period of ten years.

decade in German

Dekade
noun
Jahrzehnt
noun
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]
Dekade
noun
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]
Dezennium
noun
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]

What does "decade" mean?

  1. noun A period of ten years.
    "The band has been touring for over a decade."
  2. noun Any group or set of ten, such as a set of ten prayers counted on a rosary.
    "She recited a decade of the rosary before bed."
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decade in a sentence

  • The band has been touring for over a decade.
  • House prices have doubled in the last decade.
  • She recited a decade of the rosary before bed.
  • Grandma counted each decade on her beads as she prayed quietly.

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What is "decade" in German?
"decade" in German is Dekade, Jahrzehnt, Dezennium. decade means: A period of ten years.
How do you use "decade" in a sentence?
Example: "The band has been touring for over a decade." In German, "decade" is Dekade, Jahrzehnt, Dezennium.
Are there other ways to say "decade" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "decade": Dekade, Jahrzehnt, Dezennium.
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