German word

April

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈpʁɪl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounApril

Example

Im April fahre ich oft Fahrrad.

In April, I often ride my bike.

Illustration for April (April)

More examples

Am ersten April erzählen viele Leute einen Aprilscherz.

On April 1, many people tell an April Fools' joke.

Core concept

A spring calendar leaf labeled April, between the colder months and early summer.

Common phrases

  • im April

    during April

  • Mitte April

    in mid-April

  • Ende April

    at the end of April

Similar words

Monat: One of the twelve divisions of a calendar year.
Datum: A specific day identified by its year, month, and day.
März: The third month of the year, around the beginning of spring.
Mai: The fifth month of the year, when spring turns toward early summer.

Definition in German

April ist der vierte Monat des gregorianischen Kalenders und gehört zum Frühling.

Word origin

The German month name April is a borrowing from Latin Aprilis, with the Latin form adapted to German pronunciation and spelling.

Usage tips

  • The month takes im, as in im April, while a specific date takes am, as in am 1. April.

Related words

  • AprilscherzApril Fools' jokenoun

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