No. 684 in German
generation
"Generation" in German refers to a group of individuals born and living around the same time, or the act of producing something.
In a sentence
Die junge Generation interessiert sich sehr für Nachhaltigkeit.
The young generation is very interested in sustainability.
Here, 'Generation' refers to a group of individuals born and living at the same time, capturing the contemporary youth demographic.
In der elektrischen Generation wird Energie durch Turbinen erzeugt.
In the electrical generation, energy is produced using turbines.
Here, 'Generation' refers to the process of generating or producing something, in this case, electricity.
Die Kunst dieser Generation stellt die heutigen gesellschaftlichen Probleme dar.
The art of this generation portrays today's social issues.
Here, 'Generation' again refers to a group of individuals characterized by a specific time period or cultural identity, emphasizing their artistic contributions.
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