die Römerzeit
Translation
Roman era, Roman times
Examples
Viele Ruinen stammen aus der Römerzeit.
Many ruins date from the Roman era.
In der Römerzeit gab es große Aquädukte.
In Roman times, there were large aqueducts.
Grammar Patterns
in the Roman era ((to do sth.)) to do something in the Roman era In der Römerzeit bauten die Menschen große Städte.
to date from the Roman era ((sth.)) something dates from the Roman era Das Aquädukt stammt aus der Römerzeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Römische Antike (Roman antiquity), Römisches Reich (Roman Empire)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Römer' (Roman) and 'Zeit' (time/era).
Memory Tips
Literally 'Roman time'. Think of historical timelines and the section marked for the Romans.