noun
generation, age group
B1
Generation: means a cohort born around the same time (generation) or an age group. It’s a feminine noun (die Generation) with plural Generationen. Commonly used with von or aus (eine Generation von Fachkräften, aus einer Generation). Plural and declension are regular.
Examples
Die junge Generation interessiert sich für Nachhaltigkeit.
The younger age group is interested in sustainability.
Die Studie zeigte, dass für die ältere Generation weniger Pflegeeinrichtungen geöffnet wurden, weil das Budget reduziert worden war.
The study showed that fewer care facilities were opened for the older generation because the budget had been reduced.
Diese Generation ist mit Smartphones aufgewachsen.
This generation grew up with smartphones.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a timeline with generations stacked like layers; label one layer 'Generation' to link the word to the image.
Think of "die" like the D in 'dynasty' (families/lineage) to remember Generation is feminine (die Generation).
Notes
Plural is Generationen. Commonly used in discussions about society, culture and demographics.