Dezember
/deˈtsɛmbɐ/masculine
December in German is Dezember. Wiktionary also lists Julmond.
Meaning: twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dezember | /deˈtsɛmbɐ/ | masculine |
| Julmond | /ˈjuːlˌmoːnt/ | masculine |
The word refers to the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Which one should you use?
While Dezember is the standard term, the form Julmond is also a masculine noun used to denote this month.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria, the southern region of Germany, the Bavarian variation Dezämber is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "in December," use the preposition "in" combined with the dative case, resulting in im Dezember. The genitive form of Dezember is des Dezembers, which translates to "of December".
How do you pronounce it?
/deˈtsɛmbɐ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Unlike in English, months in German such as Dezember must always be capitalized.
Did you know?
- The German word Nikolaustag marks the 6th of Dezember, a day where children leave boots outside their doors to be filled with treats by Saint Nicholas.
- In Germany, the phrase Adventszeit refers specifically to the four Sundays leading up to Christmas in Dezember, a period with its own unique cultural customs and traditional wreaths.
- The term Julmond links the twelfth month to the concept of 'month' via an ancient root, making it a much older way to name the time of year than the Latin-based Dezember.
Examples in context
- Der Dezember ist da.It has turned to December.This sentence is useful for saying that December has arrived.Tatoeba #9584896 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10126584 by tsp_2
- Ich mag den Dezember.I like December.This sentence is useful for expressing that you like December.Tatoeba #13385832 by Waldelfe, translation #13283952 by frpzzd
- Ich liebe den Dezember.I love December.This sentence is useful for expressing that you love December.Tatoeba #13385834 by Waldelfe, translation #13283951 by frpzzd
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Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are talking about their winter holiday plans.
- LukasHast du im Dezember schon Urlaub?Do you already have a vacation in December?
- LauraJa, ich fahre im Dezember nach Italien.Yes, I am going to Italy in December.
- LukasDas klingt toll für den Dezember!That sounds great for December!
- LauraIch brauche einfach etwas Wärme.I just need some warmth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “December” translations and entries Dezember, Julmond, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
