English–German

“six months” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhalpˌjaːɐ̯/

Example

Im nächsten Halbjahr werde ich einen Kurs besuchen.

Over the next six months, I will take a course.

Illustration for Halbjahr (six months)

How to say “six months” in German

“Six months” in German is Halbjahr.

A six-month window on a yearly timeline, marked as either the earlier or later part of the year.

Full entry for Halbjahr: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Halbjahr

In diesem Halbjahr habe ich viele neue Leute kennengelernt.

During this six-month period, I have met many new people.

Tips for using Halbjahr

  • Time expressions use the dative after im, as in "im ersten Halbjahr" and "im zweiten Halbjahr."

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