In German, the names of the months are always capitalized, just like all nouns. Here are the months with their singular and plural forms, followed by full example sentences using each form.
<div class="notice"><strong>Note:</strong> Plural forms of month names are used when talking about multiple months of the same name (e.g., “April(s) 2020 and 2021”) or when months are mentioned in a general or collective sense. In everyday usage, the singular form is most common.</div>
Singular
| German Singular | English Singular |
|---|---|
| der Januar | January |
| der Februar | February |
| der März | March |
| der April | April |
| der Mai | May |
| der Juni | June |
| der Juli | July |
| der August | August |
| der September | September |
| der Oktober | October |
| der November | November |
| der Dezember | December |
Singular Example Sentences
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Mein Geburtstag ist im Januar. | My birthday is in January. |
| Der Februar hat meist 28 Tage. | February usually has 28 days. |
| Im März beginnt der Frühling. | Spring begins in March. |
| Wir fahren im April nach Spanien. | We’re going to Spain in April. |
| Der Mai ist ein schöner Monat. | May is a beautiful month. |
| Im Juni sind die Tage lang. | The days are long in June. |
| Juli und August sind Sommermonate. | July and August are summer months. |
| Der August ist oft sehr warm. | August is often very warm. |
| Im September beginnt die Schule wieder. | School starts again in September. |
| Der Oktober bringt bunte Blätter. | October brings colorful leaves. |
| Im November wird es kühler. | In November, it gets colder. |
| Im Dezember feiern wir Weihnachten. | In December, we celebrate Christmas. |
Which German singular month fits in this sentence? 'Wir fahren im ____ nach Spanien.' (We’re going to Spain in __.)
April
The correct singular noun is 'April,' capitalized as all German nouns are. The sentence means 'We’re going to Spain in April.'
Plural
| German Plural | English Plural |
|---|---|
| die Januar(e) | Januarys |
| die Februar(e) | Februarys |
| die März(e) | Marches |
| die April(e) | Aprils |
| die Mai(e) | Mays |
| die Juni(e) | Junies |
| die Juli(e) | Julies |
| die August(e) | Augusts |
| die September | Septembers |
| die Oktober | Octobers |
| die November | Novembers |
| die Dezember | Decembers |
Note:
- Months usually form the plural by adding -e (e.g., Januar → Januare).
- Some months (September, Oktober, November, Dezember) typically remain unchanged in plural.
Plural Example Sentences
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Januar[e] sind oft kalt in Deutschland. | Januarys are often cold in Germany. |
| In den Februaren 2020 und 2021 gab es viel Schnee. | In the Februaries of 2020 and 2021, there was a lot of snow. |
| Die Märze der letzten Jahre waren ungewöhnlich warm. | The Marches of recent years were unusually warm. |
| Wir haben in den Aprilen Neuigkeiten aus dem Büro bekommen. | We received news from the office in the Aprils. |
| In den Mais fahren viele Menschen in den Urlaub. | Many people go on vacation in the Mays. |
| Die Junis sind bei Studenten beliebte Prüfungsmonate. | Junes are popular exam months among students. |
| In den Julis steigt die Außentemperatur oft über 30 Grad. | In the Julies, the outside temperature often rises above 30 degrees. |
| Die Auguste werden häufig für Sommerfeste genutzt. | The Augusts are often used for summer festivals. |
| September ist meist der schönste Monat. | September is usually the most beautiful month. |
| Oktober[s] ist die Zeit des Oktoberfests. | October(s) is the time of the Oktoberfest. |
| November bringt oft Regen und Nebel. | November often brings rain and fog. |
| Die Dezember sind voller Festtagsstimmung. | The Decembers are full of festive spirit. |
Fill in the plural: 'In den ____ 2020 und 2021 gab es viel Schnee.' (In the Februaries of 2020 and 2021, there was a lot of snow.)
Februaren
The plural form is 'Februare', but when used with a preceding article and year, it appears as 'Februaren' (dative plural with -n). This is correct German grammar.
Usage Tips
- Capitalization: Always capitalize months (e.g., Januar, Februar).
- No articles in dates: When stating dates, use the preposition im (in the) + month (e.g., im März) or am (on the) + day + month (e.g., am 5. Mai). Singular is the norm.
- Plural forms: Used mostly in formal or literary contexts, or when discussing multiple years (e.g., In den Januaren 2019 und 2020...).
- Abbreviations: Common German abbreviations are the first three letters with a period (e.g., Jan., Feb., Mär.)
- Pronunciation: The German months are pronounced similarly to English but with German vowel sounds (e.g., Januar is “YAH-noo-ahr”, März is “Mairts”).
Now you have a complete overview of German months in singular and plural forms, along with example sentences and useful tips!
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- English Singular: January
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
