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German word
Dezember
Pronunciation
IPA/deˈt͡sɛmbɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounDecember
Example
Der Dezember ist oft sehr kalt.
December is often very cold.
More examples
Ich habe im Dezember Geburtstag.
I have my birthday in December.
Core concept
A cold calendar square at the year's closing, with Christmas lights on one side and New Year's fireworks on the other.
Common phrases
im Dezember
in December
Ende Dezember
end of December
Anfang Dezember
beginning of December
Similar words
Weihnachten: A major Christian winter holiday spent with family, food, and presents.
Advent: The four-week season before Christmas, marked by candles and special events.
Silvester: The festive evening when fireworks and parties welcome the New Year.
Januar: The winter month that opens the year and marks its beginning.
Definition in German
Dezember, der zwölfte Monat des Jahres im gregorianischen Kalender, oft mit Weihnachten und Silvester assoziiert
Word origin
Dezember comes from Latin December, from decem 'ten', because it was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar.
Usage tips
- As a masculine month name, Dezember takes der in the nominative and im Dezember for events during the month.
Related words
- DezemberferienDecember holidaysnoun
- DezemberabendDecember eveningnoun