adjectiveadverb

jährlich

annual · annually · yearly

Etwas, das einmal im Jahr passiert oder für ein Jahr gilt.

The German word "jährlich" is an adjective and adverb meaning "yearly" or "annual". It comes from the noun "Jahr" meaning "year".

Similar words include:

  • "alljährlich" (every year, annual)
  • "jährweise" (year by year)

Difference:

  • "jährlich" simply denotes something happening once every year.
  • "alljährlich" emphasizes the regularity each year, often with a recurring event or tradition.
  • "jährweise" is more formal or scientific, focusing on yearly intervals.

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Examples

Die Konferenz findet jährlich statt.adverb

The conference takes place annually.

Ein Festival wird jährlich gefeiert.adverb

A festival is celebrated annually.

Ein Festival wird jährlich organisiert.adverb

A festival is organized yearly.

Wir treffen uns jährlich zum Skiurlaub.adverb

We meet annually for a ski vacation.

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