German word

Januar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjanuaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounJanuary

Example

Der Januar ist oft kalt.

January is often cold.

Illustration for Januar (January)

More examples

Im Januar beginnt das neue Semester.

In January, the new semester begins.

Core concept

The first page of a fresh yearly calendar.

Common phrases

  • im Januar

    in January

  • Anfang Januar

    beginning of January

  • Ende Januar

    end of January

Similar words

Monat: A division of the calendar lasting about four weeks.
Februar: The second month of the year.
Dezember: The final month of the year, including the Christmas season.
Jahresanfang: The period when a new year begins.

Definition in German

Januar ist der erste Monat des Jahres; sein Name bezeichnet allgemein den Beginn des neuen Jahres.

Word origin

Januar comes from Latin Ianuarius, named for Janus, the Roman god associated with beginnings.

Usage tips

  • Januar is a masculine noun, so the standard article is der, as in der Januar.

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