English–German

“year” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/jaːɐ̯/

Example

Wir treffen uns jedes Jahr im Sommer.

We meet each year in the summer.

Illustration for Jahr (year)

How to say “year” in German

“Year” in German is Jahr.

A labeled twelve-month block that can recur annually or carry a specific number such as 1990.

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

Example sentences with Jahr

Ich habe vor einem Jahr mit dem Lesen begonnen.

I started reading a year ago.

Tips for using Jahr

  • In ordinary references to a date, German often uses the year number alone, as in 1990 war..., rather than adding Jahr.

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