der Januar در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • January is the first month.
  • It's typically cold.
  • It marks the start of the year.
  • It's a time for new beginnings.
Der Januar is the first month of the Gregorian calendar. It is named after the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings, gates, and transitions. In Germany, as in many other countries, January marks the start of the new year. It is a time for fresh starts, setting new goals, and often a period of colder weather, especially in the northern hemisphere. Many people reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming months. Holidays like New Year's Day fall within der Januar, and it's a month where winter activities are common. The days are typically short and the nights are long, making it a cozy time for indoor activities. For businesses, it can be a time for planning and strategizing for the year ahead. In terms of weather, expect cold temperatures, possibly snow, and a generally gray or crisp atmosphere. The transition from December to January is a significant marker in the annual cycle. It's also a month where people often recuperate after the busy holiday season and get back into their regular routines. The feeling associated with Januar is often one of renewal, but also of enduring the winter. The length of the days gradually increases throughout the month, offering a subtle hint of the coming spring. It's a month that sets the tone for the entire year, and its arrival is eagerly anticipated by many after the end of December. The cultural significance of January is tied to new beginnings and often involves traditions and celebrations that mark the start of something new.
Origin of the Name
Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.
Calendar Position
The first month of the Gregorian calendar.
Typical Weather
Cold, often with snow, short days, and long nights.
Associated Feelings
Renewal, fresh starts, reflection, enduring winter.

Im Januar beginnen viele Leute mit neuen Vorsätzen.

In January, many people start with new resolutions.

Der kälteste Monat ist oft Januar.

The coldest month is often January.
Annual Cycle
Marks the beginning of the year, a transition from the previous year.
Cultural Significance
Associated with new beginnings, resolutions, and often a period of reflection.
Daylight
Days are short at the beginning of the month and gradually lengthen.
Using 'der Januar' in sentences is quite straightforward. As the name of the first month, it often appears in contexts related to time, dates, seasons, and yearly events. You'll frequently hear it when discussing the weather, holidays, or personal plans. For example, when talking about the weather, you might say: 'Im Januar ist es oft sehr kalt.' (In January it is often very cold.) When discussing events or holidays: 'Weihnachten ist im Dezember, aber Silvester ist am 31. Dezember, und der 1. Januar ist Neujahr.' (Christmas is in December, but New Year's Eve is on December 31st, and January 1st is New Year's Day.) When talking about personal goals or habits: 'Mein neues Hobby beginnt im Januar.' (My new hobby starts in January.) You can also use it to specify a time frame: 'Die Prüfung findet im Januar statt.' (The exam takes place in January.) When referring to the month in general or as a subject: 'Der Januar ist ein kalter Monat.' (January is a cold month.) It's also common to combine it with prepositions like 'im' (in) or 'seit' (since): 'Seit Januar lerne ich Deutsch.' (I have been learning German since January.) Or to indicate a duration: 'Wir bleiben im Januar in den Bergen.' (We are staying in the mountains in January.) The word 'Januar' itself is masculine, so it always takes the masculine article 'der' when used as a standalone noun, though in common phrases like 'im Januar', the article is merged with the preposition. The phrase 'Anfang Januar' (early January) and 'Ende Januar' (late January) are also very common. When talking about specific dates, you might say: 'Am ersten Januar feiern wir Neujahr.' (On the first of January, we celebrate New Year.) Or: 'Bis Mitte Januar war das Wetter schlecht.' (Until mid-January, the weather was bad.) The month's name is often used to mark the beginning of periods or activities, making it a cornerstone for structuring the year in conversation.
Basic Sentence Structure
Often used with prepositions like 'im' (in) or 'seit' (since).
Time References
Used to specify when events occur or when activities begin.
Common Phrases
'Anfang Januar' (early January), 'Ende Januar' (late January).

Der Januar ist der erste Monat des Jahres.

January is the first month of the year.

Wir fliegen im Januar in den Urlaub.

We are flying on holiday in January.

Seit Januar bin ich Student.

Since January, I have been a student.
You will hear 'der Januar' in countless everyday conversations in German-speaking countries. It's a fundamental word for discussing time. Think about weather reports: 'Die Temperaturen im Januar werden voraussichtlich sinken.' (Temperatures in January are expected to drop.) Or when planning events: 'Können wir das Treffen vielleicht auf Anfang Januar verschieben?' (Can we perhaps postpone the meeting to early January?) Social plans are often discussed in relation to the month: 'Was machst du Silvester? Wir feiern bei Freunden und dann am 1. Januar gibt es ein Neujahrsfrühstück.' (What are you doing for New Year's Eve? We're celebrating at friends' and then on January 1st there's a New Year's breakfast.) In schools and universities, it's used to mark the start of new semesters or terms: 'Das Wintersemester beginnt jedes Jahr im Oktober, aber die Prüfungen sind oft im Januar.' (The winter semester starts every year in October, but the exams are often in January.) Businesses use it for financial planning and reporting: 'Unser Geschäftsjahr endet im Dezember, und die ersten Berichte für den Januar sind entscheidend.' (Our business year ends in December, and the first reports for January are crucial.) Personal reflections and goal setting are also common contexts: 'Ich habe mir vorgenommen, im Januar mehr Sport zu treiben.' (I've resolved to do more sports in January.) You'll hear it on the radio, on television, and in print media, especially in calendars, diaries, and news articles discussing the start of the year. Even in casual chats among friends, it's a natural part of scheduling and reminiscing: 'Erinnerst du dich an den Schnee im Januar letztes Jahr?' (Do you remember the snow in January last year?) The word is so common that it's almost background noise in spoken German when discussing any time-related topic within the first month of the year. It's a word that anchors conversations to a specific point in the annual cycle.
Weather Forecasts
Used when discussing expected temperatures and conditions.
Event Planning
To schedule meetings, holidays, or other events.
Academic Timelines
Referring to the start or end of academic terms or exam periods.
Business and Finance
For reporting, planning, and discussing fiscal periods.
Personal Goals
When setting resolutions or starting new habits.

Der Wetterbericht sagt für den Januar Schnee voraus.

The weather report predicts snow for January.

Im Januar beginnen die Vorlesungen für das neue Semester.

In January, lectures for the new semester begin.
Learners of German might make a few common mistakes when using 'der Januar'. One frequent error is forgetting the correct article. Since 'Januar' is a masculine noun, it requires 'der'. However, in common constructions like 'im Januar', the article is contracted with the preposition 'in'. A mistake could be saying 'in Januar' instead of 'im Januar', or 'der im Januar' which is grammatically incorrect. Another potential pitfall is misplacing the month in a sentence, for example, by putting it at the end when it should be earlier for clarity, or vice versa. For instance, saying 'Ich gehe spazieren Januar im' is incorrect word order. The correct order would be 'Ich gehe im Januar spazieren.' Sometimes, learners might confuse the months, perhaps using 'Januar' when they mean 'Februar' or another month. While this isn't a grammatical error, it's a common vocabulary mistake. Overuse or underuse can also be an issue. Learners might forget to mention the month when it's relevant, or they might include it in every sentence unnecessarily. For A2 learners, understanding the correct preposition usage with months is key. While 'im Januar' is standard for general statements about the month, specific dates require different prepositions. For example, 'Am ersten Januar' (On the first of January) is correct, not 'Im ersten Januar'. Similarly, when indicating a starting point, 'Seit Januar' (Since January) is used, not 'Im Januar'. Finally, pronunciation can be a minor issue, with learners sometimes struggling with the 'J' sound, which is pronounced like the English 'Y' in 'yes'. So, 'Januar' sounds like 'Yan-oo-ar', not 'Jan-oo-ar'.
Article Usage
Forgetting 'der' or incorrectly using it with prepositions (e.g., 'in Januar' instead of 'im Januar').
Preposition Errors
Using 'im' for specific dates (e.g., 'im 1. Januar') or incorrect prepositions for starting points.
Word Order
Placing the month incorrectly within the sentence structure.
Pronunciation
Mispronouncing the initial 'J' sound (should be like English 'Y').

Falsch: Ich komme in Januar. Richtig: Ich komme im Januar.

Incorrect: I am coming in January. Correct: I am coming in January.

Falsch: Am Januar 1. Richtig: Am ersten Januar.

Incorrect: On January 1st. Correct: On the first of January.
While 'der Januar' is the standard and most common word for January, there are situations where similar concepts or alternative phrasing might be used, though they are not direct synonyms. For referring to the time period, people might use more general terms like 'Winter' (winter), especially if the specific month isn't crucial. For example, instead of saying 'Ich fahre im Januar Ski' (I ski in January), one might say 'Ich fahre im Winter Ski' (I ski in winter) if the exact month is less important. When talking about the beginning of the year, 'Jahresanfang' (beginning of the year) is a related term. You might hear: 'Der Jahresanfang ist oft kalt.' (The beginning of the year is often cold.) This encompasses not just January but potentially the very end of December as well. In very informal contexts, or when speaking with children, people might simply refer to it as 'der erste Monat' (the first month). However, this is less precise and more descriptive. For specific dates within January, phrases like 'Mitte Januar' (mid-January) or 'Ende Januar' (late January) are used, but these are not alternatives to the word 'Januar' itself. They are temporal modifiers. In formal or historical contexts, one might encounter older or more poetic ways of referring to months, but for everyday communication, 'der Januar' is ubiquitous. It's important to note that German has twelve distinct month names, and each is generally used when referring to that specific month. There aren't common direct synonyms for 'Januar' in the way there might be for other nouns. The key is to understand when a general term like 'Winter' is sufficient versus when the specific month 'Januar' is required.
General Time Period
'Winter' (winter) can be used when the specific month is less important.
Start of the Year
'Jahresanfang' (beginning of the year) refers to the early part of the year, including January.
Descriptive
'Der erste Monat' (the first month) is a descriptive alternative, less common in everyday speech.
Temporal Modifiers
'Mitte Januar' (mid-January), 'Ende Januar' (late January) specify parts of the month.

Ich mag den Winter.

I like the winter.

Der Jahresanfang ist oft sehr kalt.

The beginning of the year is often very cold.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The month of January was not originally the first month of the Roman calendar. The early Roman calendar began in March. January was added later, and eventually became the first month, aligning with its namesake god of beginnings.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈjanu̯aːɐ̯/
US /ˈjænjuˌeɪər/
First syllable
هم‌قافیه با
Feber (February) März (March) April Mai Juni Juli August September Oktober November Dezember Jahr
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing the 'J' like the English 'J' in 'judge'.
  • Making the 'a' sound too short.
  • Pronouncing the 'u' sound incorrectly.
  • Adding an extra syllable or misplacing the stress.
  • Not clearly articulating the final 'ar' sound.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

The word 'Januar' is very common and appears frequently in written texts like calendars, news articles, and advertisements, making it easy to encounter and understand for A2 learners.

نوشتن 1/5

Using 'Januar' correctly in writing, especially with prepositions like 'im', 'seit', and 'am', is straightforward for A2 learners.

صحبت کردن 1/5

Pronunciation is relatively simple, and its frequent use in daily conversation makes it easy to incorporate into spoken German.

گوش دادن 1/5

The word is pronounced clearly and frequently in spoken German, making it easy to recognize.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

der Monat das Jahr kalt Winter erste

بعداً یاد بگیرید

die anderen Monate (Februar, März, etc.) die Jahreszeiten (Frühling, Sommer, Herbst) Datum Wochentag

پیشرفته

Jahreszeiten Kalenderwesen Zeitangaben (Uhrzeit, Datum) Monatsnamen in anderen Sprachen

گرامر لازم

Prepositions with Months

Use 'im' for general statements about a month (im Januar). Use 'am' for specific dates (am ersten Januar). Use 'seit' for duration starting from a month (seit Januar).

Masculine Nouns

'Januar' is a masculine noun, so it takes the masculine article 'der' (der Januar).

Word Order with Time Phrases

Time phrases like 'im Januar' often come early in the sentence for emphasis or clarity. 'Im Januar ist es kalt.'

Dates in German

Dates are written using ordinal numbers: 'der erste Januar', 'der zweite Januar', etc.

Compound Nouns

German often forms compound nouns. For example, 'Januar' + 'Wetter' = 'Januarwetter' (January weather).

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

Im Januar ist es kalt.

In January it is cold.

Simple statement about weather in January.

2

Das ist im Januar.

That is in January.

Identifying something that happens in January.

3

Januar ist der erste Monat.

January is the first month.

Stating January's position in the year.

4

Wir haben im Januar Geburtstag.

We have a birthday in January.

Mentioning a personal event in January.

5

Ich mag Januar.

I like January.

Expressing a preference for the month.

6

Das Jahr beginnt im Januar.

The year begins in January.

Describing the start of the year.

7

Im Januar gibt es Schnee.

In January there is snow.

Talking about typical weather.

8

Das ist Januar.

This is January.

Identifying the current month.

1

Im Januar sind die Tage kürzer.

In January, the days are shorter.

Comparing day length in January.

2

Wir planen unseren Urlaub für Januar.

We are planning our vacation for January.

Planning future events for January.

3

Der erste Tag im Januar ist Neujahr.

The first day in January is New Year's Day.

Identifying a specific holiday on January 1st.

4

Im Januar ist die Schule wieder offen.

In January, school is open again.

Referring to the return to school after a break.

5

Ich habe seit Januar Deutsch gelernt.

I have been learning German since January.

Indicating the start of a continuous action.

6

Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.

January is often the coldest month.

Describing January's typical temperature ranking.

7

Wir treffen uns Anfang Januar.

We are meeting at the beginning of January.

Specifying the early part of the month.

8

Bis Ende Januar bleibt das Wetter schlecht.

Until the end of January, the weather remains bad.

Indicating a duration until the end of the month.

1

Der Januar markiert den Beginn des neuen Kalenderjahres.

January marks the beginning of the new calendar year.

Using 'Januar' to signify the start of the year.

2

Viele Neujahrsvorsätze werden im Januar gefasst.

Many New Year's resolutions are made in January.

Connecting January with the tradition of resolutions.

3

Die Skisaison beginnt normalerweise im Januar.

The ski season usually begins in January.

Relating January to seasonal activities.

4

Nach den Feiertagen im Dezember ist der Januar oft ruhiger.

After the holidays in December, January is often quieter.

Contrasting January with the preceding month.

5

Die Temperaturen im Januar können stark schwanken.

Temperatures in January can fluctuate greatly.

Discussing meteorological variability in January.

6

Im Januar finden oft die Winterschlussverkäufe statt.

Winter sales often take place in January.

Mentioning commercial events in January.

7

Das neue Semester startet traditionell im Januar.

The new semester traditionally starts in January.

Referring to academic schedules in January.

8

Der Januar ist ein guter Zeitpunkt, um neue Projekte zu starten.

January is a good time to start new projects.

Positioning January as a time for new beginnings.

1

Der Januar ist in vielen Regionen Deutschlands von strengen Wintern geprägt.

January is characterized by harsh winters in many regions of Germany.

Describing typical winter conditions in January.

2

Die Geschäftswelt bereitet sich im Januar auf das kommende Geschäftsjahr vor.

The business world prepares for the upcoming fiscal year in January.

Discussing business activities related to January.

3

Obwohl der Januar als kalter Monat gilt, kann es auch milde Tage geben.

Although January is considered a cold month, there can also be mild days.

Acknowledging variations in January's weather.

4

Der Januar bietet oft die Gelegenheit, das vergangene Jahr Revue passieren zu lassen.

January often offers the opportunity to review the past year.

Connecting January with reflection on the past.

5

Die Tage im Januar werden allmählich länger, was auf das Ende des Winters hindeutet.

The days in January are gradually getting longer, indicating the end of winter.

Observing the gradual increase in daylight in January.

6

Viele Sportveranstaltungen finden im Januar statt, darunter auch Wintersportarten.

Many sporting events take place in January, including winter sports.

Listing sporting events occurring in January.

7

Die kulturelle Agenda im Januar ist oft geprägt von Konzerten und Ausstellungen.

The cultural agenda in January is often marked by concerts and exhibitions.

Describing cultural activities in January.

8

Der Januar ist ein wichtiger Monat für die Planung von Marketingkampagnen für das gesamte Jahr.

January is an important month for planning marketing campaigns for the entire year.

Highlighting January's role in strategic planning.

1

Der Januar, benannt nach dem römischen Gott Janus, symbolisiert den Übergang und den Neubeginn.

January, named after the Roman god Janus, symbolizes transition and new beginnings.

Discussing the etymology and symbolism of January.

2

Die statistische Auswertung der Wetterdaten zeigt, dass der Januar tendenziell die niedrigsten Durchschnittstemperaturen aufweist.

The statistical analysis of weather data shows that January tends to have the lowest average temperatures.

Using statistical language to describe January's climate.

3

In der deutschen Literatur wird der Januar oft als Zeit der Besinnung und des Wandels dargestellt.

In German literature, January is often portrayed as a time of reflection and change.

Analyzing literary representations of January.

4

Die wirtschaftliche Aktivität im Januar ist häufig von einer gewissen Verlangsamung geprägt, bedingt durch saisonale Faktoren.

Economic activity in January is often characterized by a certain slowdown, due to seasonal factors.

Discussing economic trends in January.

5

Die zunehmende Tageslichtlänge im Januar wird als psychologisch wichtiger Faktor für die Stimmungsaufhellung wahrgenommen.

The increasing daylight hours in January are perceived as a psychologically important factor for mood improvement.

Exploring the psychological effects of January's daylight.

6

Der Januar stellt für viele Unternehmen eine kritische Phase für die strategische Jahresplanung dar.

January represents a critical phase for many companies for strategic annual planning.

Highlighting January's strategic importance in business.

7

Die Festlegung von Zielen im Januar ist ein etabliertes Ritual, das sowohl persönliche als auch berufliche Entwicklungen beeinflusst.

Setting goals in January is an established ritual that influences both personal and professional development.

Describing goal-setting in January as a ritual.

8

Die Wetterextreme des Januar können erhebliche Auswirkungen auf Logistik und Infrastruktur haben.

The extreme weather of January can have significant impacts on logistics and infrastructure.

Analyzing the impact of January's weather extremes.

1

Der Januar, als erster Monat des gregorianischen Kalenders, fungiert als universeller Zeitanker für globale Planungen und Chronologien.

January, as the first month of the Gregorian calendar, functions as a universal time anchor for global planning and chronologies.

Discussing January's role as a global temporal reference.

2

Klimatologisch betrachtet, ist der Januar in den gemäßigten Zonen oft durch eine hohe Variabilität gekennzeichnet, die von extremen Kälteperioden bis zu unerwarteten Wärmeeinbrüchen reichen kann.

Climatologically speaking, January in temperate zones is often characterized by high variability, ranging from extreme cold spells to unexpected warm spells.

Using sophisticated climatological terminology for January.

3

Die literarische Konnotation des Januar reicht von Melancholie und Erstarrung bis hin zu Hoffnung und dem Versprechen des Erwachens nach dem Winter.

The literary connotation of January ranges from melancholy and stagnation to hope and the promise of awakening after winter.

Exploring the multifaceted literary symbolism of January.

4

Die ökonomische Dynamik des Januar wird maßgeblich durch die Nachwirkungen der Weihnachtsfeiertage und die Vorbereitung auf das neue Geschäftsjahr beeinflusst.

The economic dynamics of January are significantly influenced by the aftermath of the Christmas holidays and the preparation for the new fiscal year.

Analyzing the complex economic drivers of January.

5

Die anthropologische Perspektive auf den Januar betont seine Rolle als universeller Meilenstein für kollektive und individuelle Zyklen der Erneuerung und Reflexion.

The anthropological perspective on January emphasizes its role as a universal milestone for collective and individual cycles of renewal and reflection.

Examining January from an anthropological viewpoint.

6

Die terminologische Präzision bei der Angabe von Daten im Januar erfordert die Beachtung von Kasus und Präpositionen, um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.

Terminological precision when stating dates in January requires attention to case and prepositions to avoid misunderstandings.

Highlighting grammatical nuances related to January dates.

7

Der Januar dient als zeitlicher Fixpunkt, um die Fortschritte und Herausforderungen über das gesamte Jahr hinweg zu evaluieren.

January serves as a temporal fixed point for evaluating progress and challenges throughout the entire year.

Describing January's function as a temporal benchmark.

8

Die psychophysiologischen Reaktionen auf die Lichtverhältnisse im Januar sind Gegenstand intensiver wissenschaftlicher Untersuchungen.

The psychophysiological reactions to the light conditions in January are the subject of intensive scientific research.

Discussing scientific research related to January's light conditions.

ترکیب‌های رایج

im Januar
Anfang Januar
Mitte Januar
Ende Januar
Januar und Februar
seit Januar
der Januar ist
erste Januarwoche
der erste Januar
im kalten Januar

عبارات رایج

Im Januar

— In January. This is the most common way to refer to the month in general.

Im Januar ist das Wetter oft sehr kalt.

Anfang Januar

— At the beginning of January.

Wir starten das Projekt Anfang Januar.

Mitte Januar

— In mid-January.

Mitte Januar gibt es oft Eis auf den Seen.

Ende Januar

— At the end of January.

Ende Januar wird es schon etwas heller.

Der erste Januar

— The first of January. Used for the specific date.

Der erste Januar ist ein Feiertag.

Seit Januar

— Since January. Used to indicate a starting point in time.

Sie wohnt seit Januar hier.

Bis Januar

— Until January. Indicates an endpoint.

Wir bleiben bis Januar im Urlaub.

Der Januar ist...

— January is... Used to describe the month.

Der Januar ist der kälteste Monat.

Im kalten Januar

— In the cold January. Adds a descriptive element.

Im kalten Januar bleiben wir lieber zu Hause.

Das ganze Jahr / ab Januar

— The whole year / from January onwards. Indicates a starting point for a longer duration.

Wir trainieren das ganze Jahr, aber ab Januar intensiver.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

der Januar vs Februar

Februar is the second month of the year. It follows Januar and is also typically cold.

der Januar vs Jahresanfang

Jahresanfang means 'beginning of the year'. While Januar is the primary month for this, Jahresanfang can also encompass the very end of December.

der Januar vs Winter

Winter is the season that includes January. January is a specific month within the winter season.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

der Januar vs im Januar

Learners might confuse 'im' with other prepositions or forget to contract 'in' and 'dem'.

'Im Januar' is the standard and correct way to say 'in January' when referring to the month generally. It's a contraction of 'in dem Januar'. For specific dates, 'am' is used, e.g., 'am ersten Januar'.

Ich fahre im Januar in den Urlaub. (Correct) vs. Ich fahre an Januar in den Urlaub. (Incorrect)

der Januar vs der Januar

Learners might forget the masculine article 'der' or use the wrong case.

'Der Januar' is the nominative case, used when Januar is the subject. In other cases, the article changes (des Januars, dem Januar, den Januar). However, in common phrases like 'im Januar', the article is embedded.

Der Januar ist kalt. (Nominative) vs. Ich spreche über den Januar. (Accusative)

der Januar vs seit Januar

Learners might use 'im Januar' when they mean to indicate a starting point for an ongoing action.

'Seit Januar' means 'since January' and is used for actions that began in January and continue to the present. 'Im Januar' simply indicates that something happened or happens during January.

Ich lerne Deutsch seit Januar. (I have been learning German since January.) vs. Ich lerne Deutsch im Januar. (I learn German in January.)

der Januar vs am ersten Januar

Learners might use 'im ersten Januar' or forget the ordinal number.

'Am ersten Januar' is used to refer to the specific date, January 1st. 'Im' is generally not used with specific dates in this way.

Wir feiern am ersten Januar. (Correct) vs. Wir feiern im ersten Januar. (Incorrect)

der Januar vs Januar (pronunciation)

The 'J' sound in German is often mispronounced as the English 'J'.

In German, the 'J' at the beginning of a word like 'Januar' is pronounced like the English 'Y' in 'yes' or 'yellow'.

'Januar' sounds like 'Yan-oo-ar', not 'Jan-oo-ar'.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Im Januar ist es [Adjektiv].

Im Januar ist es kalt.

A1

Das ist im [Januar].

Das ist im Januar.

A2

Wir machen [Aktivität] im Januar.

Wir machen Urlaub im Januar.

A2

Seit Januar [Verb].

Seit Januar lerne ich Deutsch.

B1

Der Januar ist der [Ordinalzahl] Monat.

Der Januar ist der erste Monat.

B1

Anfang/Mitte/Ende Januar [Verb].

Anfang Januar beginnen die Prüfungen.

B2

Im Januar [Subjekt] [Verb] [Objekt].

Im Januar finden viele Wintersportveranstaltungen statt.

C1

Der Januar, [Nebensatz], [Hauptsatz].

Der Januar, der als erster Monat des Jahres gilt, ist oft sehr kalt.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

die Januarkälte The January cold
der Januarabend The January evening
der Januarregen The January rain
der Januarblues The January blues (feeling down after holidays)
die Januersonne The January sun
der Januarhimmel The January sky
der Januarabend The January evening
der Januarfrost The January frost

صفت‌ها

januarisch January-like, characteristic of January

مرتبط

Monat Month
Jahr Year
Winter Winter
Kalender Calendar
Neujahr New Year

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very high

اشتباهات رایج
  • Using 'in Januar' instead of 'im Januar'. im Januar

    'Im' is a contraction of 'in dem'. For months, 'im' is the standard prepositional phrase. 'In Januar' is grammatically incorrect.

  • Confusing the 'J' pronunciation. Pronounce 'J' like English 'Y'.

    The German 'J' sounds like the English 'Y' (e.g., 'yes'). So, 'Januar' sounds like 'Yan-oo-ar', not 'Jan-oo-ar'.

  • Using 'am Januar' for general time. im Januar

    'Am' is used for specific dates (e.g., 'am ersten Januar'). 'Im' is used for the month in general.

  • Forgetting the article or using the wrong gender. der Januar

    'Januar' is a masculine noun. While often used with 'im', remember its gender when it stands alone or in other grammatical cases.

  • Using 'Januar' when referring to the whole winter season. Winter

    While January is in winter, if you mean the entire season, use 'Winter'. 'Januar' refers specifically to the first month.

نکات

Mastering Prepositions

Pay close attention to the prepositions used with months. 'Im Januar' is for general time, 'am ersten Januar' for specific dates, and 'seit Januar' for duration. Mastering these will significantly improve your accuracy.

Connecting to the Year

Think of 'Januar' as the gateway to the year. Connect it to concepts like 'Neujahr' (New Year), 'Jahresanfang' (beginning of the year), and 'Vorsätze' (resolutions) to reinforce its meaning and usage.

The 'J' Sound

Remember that the 'J' in German sounds like the English 'Y'. Practice saying 'Januar' as 'Yan-oo-ar' to sound more natural.

Weather and Season

January is strongly associated with winter and cold weather in Germany. Use this connection to create sentences about typical January conditions.

Visual Association

Create a mental image of the Roman god Janus opening a gate in the cold month of January. This visual link can help you remember the word and its origin.

Sentence Building

Actively try to build sentences using 'Januar' in different contexts: talk about your plans, the weather, or events happening in January. The more you use it, the more natural it becomes.

Essential Phrases

Focus on mastering common phrases like 'im Januar', 'Anfang Januar', and 'Ende Januar'. These are frequently used and will help you communicate effectively.

Article Agreement

Always remember that 'Januar' is masculine ('der'). While often used with 'im', be mindful of its gender when it stands alone or in other grammatical contexts.

New Beginnings

Understand that January culturally represents a fresh start. This theme can be incorporated into your conversations and writing when discussing plans or changes.

Active Listening

When listening to German audio or conversations, actively listen for the word 'Januar' and note the context in which it's used, paying attention to surrounding words and prepositions.

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روش یادسپاری

Imagine a friendly god named Jan (short for Janus) opening a big gate at the start of the year. He's wearing a warm coat because it's cold in Jan-uary. The gate leads to a new year!

تداعی تصویری

Picture a calendar with the first page showing 'Januar'. Next to it, draw the Roman god Janus with two faces, one looking back at the old year and one forward at the new one. Add snowflakes around the image.

شبکه واژگان

Month First Cold New Year Beginning Janus (God) Calendar Winter

چالش

Try to write five sentences about your plans for the upcoming January, using 'im Januar', 'Anfang Januar', or 'Ende Januar'.

ریشه کلمه

The name 'Januar' comes from Latin 'Ianuarius', which is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, and time. Janus was depicted with two faces, one looking forward and one looking backward, symbolizing his ability to see both the past and the future.

معنای اصلی: Month of Janus

Indo-European, Italic, Latin

بافت فرهنگی

January is generally a neutral month in terms of cultural sensitivity. Its primary associations are with the calendar, weather, and new beginnings.

January is also the first month in English-speaking countries and shares similar associations with New Year's resolutions and cold weather in the Northern Hemisphere.

The song 'January' by the German band "Die Prinzen". The phrase 'Januarkrise' (January crisis) sometimes used to describe economic slowdowns at the start of the year. The traditional greeting 'Prosit Neujahr!' often heard in early January.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Weather discussions

  • Im Januar ist es kalt.
  • Die Temperaturen im Januar sinken.
  • Schnee im Januar ist normal.

Planning events or holidays

  • Wir fahren im Januar in den Urlaub.
  • Das Treffen ist Anfang Januar.
  • Mein Geburtstag ist im Januar.

Academic or work schedules

  • Das neue Semester beginnt im Januar.
  • Die Prüfung ist Mitte Januar.
  • Wir starten das Projekt im Januar.

New Year's resolutions

  • Ich habe mir im Januar viel vorgenommen.
  • Meine Vorsätze für das neue Jahr (ab Januar).
  • Im Januar fange ich an.

General time references

  • Seit Januar lerne ich Deutsch.
  • Das ist im Januar passiert.
  • Bis Ende Januar ist alles erledigt.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Was sind deine Pläne für diesen Januar?"

"Erinnerst du dich an einen besonders kalten Januar?"

"Was ist dein Lieblingsmonat, und warum nicht Januar?"

"Hast du gute Vorsätze für den Januar?"

"Wie ist das Wetter bei dir im Januar?"

موضوعات نگارش

Beschreibe das typische Wetter im Januar in deiner Region. Welche Aktivitäten machst du gerne bei diesem Wetter?

Was sind deine Ziele für das neue Jahr, die du im Januar angehen möchtest? Schreibe mindestens drei davon auf.

Denke an einen besonderen Januar in deinem Leben. Was ist passiert und warum erinnerst du dich daran?

Wie fühlst du dich normalerweise im Januar? Bist du energiegeladen oder eher müde nach den Feiertagen?

Stelle dir vor, du planst einen Winterurlaub. Wohin würdest du im Januar reisen und was würdest du dort machen?

سوالات متداول

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'Januar' is a masculine noun in German. This means it takes the masculine article 'der' in the nominative case (der Januar). When used with prepositions like 'in', it often contracts to 'im Januar' (in January).

The most common way to say 'in January' is 'im Januar'. This is a contraction of 'in dem Januar'. For specific dates, like the first day of January, you would use 'am ersten Januar'.

'Januar' is the German word for January, the first month of the Gregorian calendar. It is named after the Roman god Janus.

New Year's resolutions are traditionally made around the transition from December to January. So, the month of Januar is strongly associated with setting new goals and intentions for the year ahead.

January is generally one of the coldest months in Germany. You can expect cold temperatures, often below freezing, with possibilities of snow, especially in certain regions. Days are short and nights are long.

Yes, 'Januar' is intrinsically linked to the beginning of the year. Phrases like 'Anfang Januar' (beginning of January) or simply stating 'Der Januar ist der erste Monat des Jahres' (January is the first month of the year) are common.

The most significant holiday in January is Neujahr (New Year's Day) on January 1st. Other holidays depend on the specific region or traditions, but January 1st is a nationwide public holiday.

The 'J' in 'Januar' is pronounced like the English 'Y' in 'yes'. So, it sounds like 'Yan-oo-ar'. The stress is on the first syllable.

'Im Januar' means 'in January' and refers to something happening during that month. 'Seit Januar' means 'since January' and indicates that an action started in January and is still ongoing.

The plural form 'die Januare' is very rarely used in everyday language. It might appear in specific contexts, like referring to multiple January periods in different years or in a more poetic sense, but for referring to the month itself, the singular form is always used.

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writing

Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about what you like to do in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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Describe the weather in Germany during January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write about your New Year's resolutions for the coming year, starting in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Imagine you are planning a trip. Write a sentence about when you would like to travel in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a holiday that takes place in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence comparing January to another month in terms of weather.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about something that started in January and is still ongoing.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Describe a typical January evening in Germany.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Write a sentence about the origin of the word 'Januar'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about the length of days in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a hobby you could start in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a common feeling associated with January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about when school usually starts again after the winter break.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a specific event happening in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about the change in daylight hours during January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about what you might eat or drink in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a winter sport you might do in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about the atmosphere of January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about a specific date in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a plan you have for the entire year, starting in January.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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listening

Listen to the audio. What month is being discussed?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What is the weather like?

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listening

Listen to the audio. When does the speaker plan to travel?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What is the speaker's New Year's resolution?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What holiday is mentioned?

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listening

Listen to the audio. When did the speaker start learning German?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What is the speaker planning for?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What does the speaker say about the days in January?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What is the origin of the name 'Januar'?

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listening

Listen to the audio. What is the speaker's opinion about January?

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