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The German Months

Author: Arthur Kabera Updated: August 11, 2025

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Introduction

Learning the months of the year is a fundamental step in acquiring German. Whether you are planning a trip, booking a flight, or talking about your birthday, these twelve words are essential.

In German, all months are masculine (using the article "der"). This makes it easy to remember the grammar as you build your vocabulary!

02.
The Twelve Months

German WordEnglish Translation
der JanuarJanuary
der FebruarFebruary
der MärzMarch
der AprilApril
der MaiMay
der JuniJune
der JuliJuly
der AugustAugust
der SeptemberSeptember
der OktoberOctober
der NovemberNovember
der DezemberDecember

03. Usage in Context

Month German Example Sentence English Translation
JanuarDas neue Jahr beginnt im Januar.The new year starts in January.
FebruarDer Februar hat manchmal 29 Tage.February sometimes has 29 days.
MärzIm März wird das Wetter wärmer.In March, the weather gets warmer.
AprilIm April blühen die Blumen.In April, the flowers bloom.
MaiIm Mai feiern wir den Tag der Arbeit.In May, we celebrate Labor Day.
JuniDer Sommer beginnt im Juni.Summer starts in June.
JuliIm Juli haben wir Sommerferien.In July, we have summer holidays.
AugustDer August ist oft sehr heiß.August is often very hot.
SeptemberDie Schule beginnt wieder im September.School starts again in September.
OktoberDas Oktoberfest findet im Oktober statt.The Oktoberfest takes place in October.
NovemberIm November fallen die Blätter.In November, the leaves fall.
DezemberWir feiern Weihnachten im Dezember.We celebrate Christmas in December.

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04. Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I learn the months in German?

Knowing the months allows you to schedule appointments, talk about your birthday, and understand cultural festivities like Oktoberfest.

Are the German months similar to English?

Yes! Most German months are cognates (words that look similar), like "September" and "November." Watch out for "März" (March) and "Mai" (May).

How can I practice?

Try writing your daily schedule in German or set your phone calendar to German language mode!