German word

November

Pronunciation

IPA/noˈvɛmbɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounNovember

Example

Mein Geburtstag ist im November.

My birthday is in November.

Illustration for November (November)

More examples

Ende November beginnt oft die Vorweihnachtszeit.

At the end of November, the run-up to Christmas often begins.

Core concept

A calendar month marked by shortening days, bare trees, and the approach of winter.

Common phrases

  • Anfang November

    beginning of November

  • Mitte November

    middle of November

  • Ende November

    end of November

Similar words

Monat: A calendar month forming one of the twelve divisions of a year.
Datum: A stated calendar day, often identified by its day, month, and year.
Jahr: A full period of twelve months making up a calendar year.
Dezember: The twelfth and final month of the calendar year.

Definition in German

der elfte Monat des Jahres, im nördlichen Klima meist herbstlich und kühler

Word origin

German November comes from Latin November, from novem meaning 'nine', because it was the ninth month in the early Roman calendar.

Usage tips

  • German capitalizes November, and the usual expression for being in that month is im November.

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