September
/zɛpˈtɛmbɐ/masculine
The German word for September is September. Wiktionary also lists Scheiding.
Meaning: ninth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| September | /zɛpˈtɛmbɐ/ | masculine |
| Scheiding | masculine |
September refers to the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Which one should you use?
September is the standard modern term, while Scheiding is an archaic or dated form that is no longer used in everyday German.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In informal writing, you may see the abbreviation Sept. While Scheiding is a recorded form, it is considered dated and is not part of modern speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun September is masculine. When expressing that something happens in this month, the preposition in and the dative article dem contract to form im September. If the word is used as a direct object or follows certain prepositions, it takes the accusative article den as in den September.
How do you pronounce it?
/zɛpˈtɛmbɐ/
Did you know?
- Even though the name 'September' comes from a root meaning 'seven', it is used for the ninth month in both English and German.
- The archaic word Scheiding for September comes from the verb scheiden, meaning 'to part' or 'to divide'.
- In traditional German farming culture, September was often associated with the Erntedankfest, a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving.
Examples in context
- Wir haben jetzt September.We're now in September.This sentence shows how to state the current month using September.Tatoeba #10184344 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10191222 by sundown
- Heute ist der 1. September.Today is September 1st.This sentence shows how to state a specific date in September.Tatoeba #1173446 by Vortarulo, translation #464258 by lukaszpp
- Ich kenne ihn seit September.I have known him since September.This sentence shows how to use September to indicate a starting point in time.Tatoeba #13267561 by Waldelfe, translation #3125907 by CM
- Das Konzert findet am 15. Sept statt.The concert takes place on the 15th of September.
- 80 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are discussing their vacation plans.
- MaximilianWann fliegst du nach Italien?When are you flying to Italy?
- SarahIch fliege im September.I am flying in September.
- MaximilianDas ist eine gute Zeit.That is a good time.
- SarahJa, der September ist sehr schön.Yes, September is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “September” translations and entries September, Scheiding, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Scheiding, September, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
