Monate
The English phrase "months" is translated into German as Monate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Monate is Monat. In the dative case, such as when used after the preposition in (for example, in drei Monaten), the plural form Monate takes an additional -n to become Monaten. Additionally, the stem Monat can be used with the suffix -s to form an adjective or a compound word component meaning "month's" or "of the month," such as in Monatsabrechnung (monthly statement).
Did you know?
- The word Monat is derived from the Latin mensis but was influenced by the word mensis through the Old High German mānath, which originally referred to the cycle of the moon.
- In German legal contracts, the specific term Kalendermonat is used to distinguish a calendar month from a period of exactly 30 days.
- The word Monatsschluss refers to the 'end of the month' but specifically implies a stressful period of closing accounts and hitting targets in a business setting.
Examples in context
- Er blieb 3 Monate.He stayed for 3 months.Tatoeba #1427222 by Esperantostern, translation #13979935 by araneo
- Gib mir drei Monate.Give me three months.Tatoeba #9949042 by wolfgangth, translation #3151456 by CK
- Er ist zwei Monate alt.He is two months old.Tatoeba #10072535 by wolfgangth, translation #7906352 by deniko
- August ist der heißeste Monat des Jahres.August is the hottest month of the year.
- Ich plane einen Urlaub im November.I am planning a vacation in November.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are discussing their travel plans.
- LukasWie viele Monate dauert die Reise?How many months does the trip last?
- LauraWir sind drei Monate unterwegs.We are traveling for three months.
- LukasDas sind viele Monate!That is many months!
- LauraJa, aber es wird toll.Yes, but it will be great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
