Translation of German word "Jahr" to English
dasJahr
/jaʁ/
Meaning
NounA period of time akin to the time taken for the Earth to undergo a full cycle of seasons.
How to use
The neuter noun Jahr ('year') declines regularly (plural Jahre). In the dative plural, it takes -n (in den Jahren). The related adjective is jährlich (annual / yearly).
🇬🇧 English
year
Example
Ein Jahr ist sehr lang.
A year is very long.
Ich bin 25 Jahre alt.
I am 25 years old.
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Common phrases
- dieses Jahr— this year
- Jahr für Jahr— year after year / year by year
- letztes Jahr— last year
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What is the definition of the German word "das Jahr"?▼
The German word "das Jahr" is defined as: "A period of time akin to the time taken for the Earth to undergo a full cycle of seasons."
What does the German word "das Jahr" mean?▼
The German word "das Jahr" means "year" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Jahr ist sehr lang." (which translates as "A year is very long.").
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