Jahr

Meaning and Usage

"Jahr" means "year" in English. It is used to denote a period of time consisting of 365 or 366 days, during which the Earth completes one full orbit around the Sun.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Jahr" is a neuter noun in German and does not contain any prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "jār."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Jahr" is quite similar to the English word "year" in both meaning and pronunciation.

Cultural Context

In Germany, the celebration of New Year's Eve (Silvester) and the marking of significant cultural events throughout the year, such as Oktoberfest, play an important role in the cultural context of "Jahr."

Example Sentences

1. Letztes Jahr habe ich viel gereist. (Last year, I traveled a lot.)
2. In welchem Jahr bist du geboren? (In which year were you born?)

Memory Tips

Associate "Jahr" with the annual events and the changing seasons throughout the year.

Additional Vocabulary

• Synonyms: Kalenderjahr, Jahreszeit (calendar year, season)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

• Gender: Neuter
• Plural: Jahre