das Jahr, -e
year
Es ist die Zeit, die die Erde braucht, um einmal um die Sonne zu kreisen. Es hat zwölf Monate.
Definition & meaning
- A unit of time corresponding to the period the Earth takes to orbit the Sun, typically consisting of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year).
- A period of twelve months, often used in phrases referring to a specific duration or a recurring annual event.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a neuter noun (das Jahr) and its plural form is Jahre. It belongs to the Germanic language family and is etymologically related to the English word "year". It descends from the Proto-Germanic word jēran.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for a unit of time like a year, as it represents a fixed temporal duration. However, in terms of duration scale, one might contrast it with:
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Examples
Ich feiere meinen Geburtstag jedes Jahr.noun
I celebrate my birthday every year.
Das Jahr hat zwölf Monate.noun
The year has twelve months.
Wir hatten im letzten Jahr viel Spaß.noun
We had a lot of fun last year.
Wie viele Tage hat ein Jahr?noun
How many days does a year have?
Viele Jahre sind schnell vergangen.noun
Many years have passed quickly.
Im neuen Jahr beginnt die Schule.noun
School starts in the new year.
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