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 |
____ usually has 28 days.
Der Februar hat meist 28 Tage.
'Der Februar' is the singular masculine noun for February, and 'hat' is the correct singular conjugation of 'haben'. The sentence means 'February usually has 28 days.'
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. |
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. |
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!
When should you use the plural form of German month names?
In formal/literary contexts or when discussing multiple years (e.g., In den Januaren 2019 und 2020…)
Plural forms of month names are mostly used in formal or literary contexts, or when referring to multiple years, such as 'In den Januaren 2019 und 2020...'. Everyday speech typically uses singular.
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Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
