This is the 1414th most frequent German word.
jahrhundert
"Jahrhundert" means "century" in English.
In this sentence, 'Jahrhundert' relates to the context of describing eras in history. It denotes a period of 100 years.
Das 20. Jahrhundert war eine Zeit bedeutender technologischer Fortschritte.
The 20th century was a time of significant technological advancements.
Here, 'Jahrhundert' is used to frame a specific historical period associated with literary achievements, portraying a chronological segment of history.
Im 19. Jahrhundert entstanden viele klassische Werke der Literatur.
In the 19th century, many classical works of literature were created.
In this usage, 'Jahrhundert' literally defines the term 'century' focusing on its numerical duration, emphasizing a counting function.