Jahr
year
A neuter noun (das Jahr). Plural: Jahre. Used in age expressions: 'Ich bin 25 Jahre alt'. 'Neujahr' (New Year) and 'Jahreszeit' (season) are common compounds.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| das Jahr | die Jahre | /jaːɐ/ |
Example Sentences
Ich bin 30 Jahre alt.
I am 30 years old.
Letztes Jahr war ich in Wien.
Last year I was in Vienna.
Das neue Jahr beginnt im Januar.
The new year starts in January.
Compound Words
Jahreszeit (die) — season
Neujahr (das) — New Year
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'der Jahr'
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