April
/aˈpʁɪl/masculine
The English word "April" is April in German. Wiktionary also lists Ostermond.
Meaning: fourth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| April | /aˈpʁɪl/ | masculine |
| Ostermond | /ˈoːstɐmoːnt/ | masculine |
April refers to the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Which one should you use?
While April is the standard name for the month, Ostermond is another form used in German.
How does it change in a sentence?
April is a masculine noun. To say "in April", use the contraction im (which is a combination of in and dem) followed by April. When you want to specify a specific date, such as "on the 1st of April", use the preposition am followed by an ordinal number.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈpʁɪl/
Did you know?
- German speakers use the phrase April, April! as a punchline after successfully playing a prank on someone. It functions more as an exclamation of 'gotcha' than a reference to the date.
- The term Ostermond was an attempt by Charlemagne to replace Latin month names with Germanic ones based on lunar cycles.
- In traditional German folk weather lore, the erratic weather of April is described using the phrase Aprilwetter, implying a day that switches rapidly between sun and rain.
Examples in context
- Er kam am 18. April.He came on the 18th of April.This sentence shows how to use the date with April.Tatoeba #1427217 by Esperantostern, translation #8249371 by francaisr0wlet
- Im April schneit es.It's snowing in April.This sentence shows how to use the contraction im April to say "in April".Tatoeba #10758037 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10757101 by ddnktr
- Mai kommt nach April.May comes after April.This sentence demonstrates the sequence of months using April.Tatoeba #901897 by Espi, translation #72522 by CM
- Der Arbeitsvertrag beginnt am 2. April.The employment contract starts on the 2nd of April.
- 130 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are discussing their travel plans.
- JuliaFliegen wir im April nach Berlin?Are we flying to Berlin in April?
- LukasJa, der April ist perfekt für eine Reise.Yes, April is perfect for a trip.
- JuliaIch buche die Tickets für den April.I am booking the tickets for April.
- LukasDas ist eine gute Idee, Julia.That is a good idea, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “April” translations and entries April, Ostermond, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries April, Ostermond, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
