English-German translation for "historic"

"historic" German translation

historic
[hisˈt(ɒ)rik] American English | amerikanisches EnglischUSalso | auch a. [-ˈtɔːr-]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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Von Wahl zu Wahl nimmt die Wahlbeteiligung der Menschen ab.
In election after election, voter turnout has hit historic lows.
Source: News-Commentary
Wenn ich von einer historischen Chance spreche, sehe ich aber auch ein historisches Risiko.
Having said which, every historic opportunity has its historic risk.
Source: Europarl
Herr Präsident, die Annahme dieser Richtlinie in zweiter Lesung kann wohl als historisch gelten.
Mr President, the passage of this directive at second reading has perhaps been historic.
Source: Europarl
Die Fünfte Republik war sicher und eine historische Seite war umgeschlagen worden.
The Fifth Republic was safe, and a historic page had been turned.
Source: News-Commentary
Im Namen der Entwicklung werden überall in China historische Denkmäler dem Erdboden gleichgemacht.
Historic monuments are being bulldozed everywhere in China in the name of development.
Source: News-Commentary
Wie betont wurde, erleben wir einen wahrhaft historischen Moment.
This is a truly historic moment, as has been stressed.
Source: Europarl
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