die Zeitrechnung, -en
chronology
The German word "Zeitrechnung" is a noun that means "calculation of time" or "chronology". It is a compound word made up of "Zeit" (time) and "Rechnung" (calculation, account, or computation). "Zeitrechnung" usually refers to systems or methods for measuring and keeping track of time, such as calendars or historical timelines.
Similar words in German include "Kalender" (calendar) and "Zeitmessung" (time measurement). However, "Kalender" specifically refers to a tool for organizing time, while "Zeitrechnung" encompasses broader concepts of time computation and chronology.
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Die moderne Zeitrechnung beginnt mit dem Jahr null.noun
The modern chronology starts with the year zero.
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