August
/aʊ̯ˈɡʊst/masculine
The English phrase "August" (referring to the month) is translated into German as August. Wiktionary also lists Ernting.
Meaning: eighth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| August | /aʊ̯ˈɡʊst/ /ˈaʊ̯ɡʊst/ |
masculine |
| Ernting | masculine |
August is used to name the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar. While it is a masculine noun, it is used as the standard name for the month.
Which one should you use?
August is the standard name for the month, while Ernting is an alternative term.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate possession or belonging to the month, use the genitive form Augusts.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʊ̯ˈɡʊst/
Did you know?
- The German word for the month, August, shares the same etymological root as the English adjective 'august', which describes something grand or impressive.
- While August is the standard name, the alternative term Ernting is derived from the German word for 'harvest'. It reflects the traditional agricultural cycle of the late summer months.
- The word Ernting is considered quite archaic or poetic in modern German, and you will mostly encounter it in historical literature rather than daily conversation.
Examples in context
- Es war Ende August.It was late August.This sentence is useful for expressing a time period in the past using August.Tatoeba #6297309 by al_ex_an_der, translation #6297432 by carlosalberto
- Es ist schon August.It is already August.This sentence is useful for stating the current month using August.Tatoeba #3786934 by Tlustulimu, translation #3806587 by andrewgtreantos
- Wir haben jetzt August.We're now in August.This sentence is useful for noting the current month using August.Tatoeba #10184333 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10191146 by sundown
- Wir haben im August Urlaub geplant.We have planned our vacation in August.
- 74 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are planning a summer vacation.
- LukasHast du im August Urlaub?Do you have vacation in August?
- LauraJa, ich fliege im August nach Italien.Yes, I am flying to Italy in August.
- LukasDas klingt toll!That sounds great!
- LauraDanke, Lukas, ich freue mich sehr.Thanks, Lukas, I am looking forward to it very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “August” translations and entries August, Ernting, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries August, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
