When you're talking about the month February in German, you'll use the word Februar. It's a masculine noun, so it always takes the masculine definite article der.
For example, you'd say "Der Februar ist ein Wintermonat." (February is a winter month.)
If you want to say something happens in February, you'll use the preposition im (a contraction of in + dem). So, you might hear "Im Februar ist es oft kalt." (In February, it's often cold.)
When you're talking about specific dates or events happening in February, you'll often use the preposition "im" (in dem) before "Februar." For instance, you might say "Im Februar habe ich Geburtstag" (My birthday is in February).
If you're referring to something that lasts throughout February, you could use "den ganzen Februar." For example, "Den ganzen Februar über war es kalt" (It was cold the whole of February).
To express a period from February onwards, use "ab Februar." For example, "Ab Februar sind die Tage länger" (From February on, the days are longer).
Remember that "Februar" is a masculine noun, so it will always take masculine articles and endings when declined.
When you're discussing events or plans related to February, remember to use the preposition "im" (in dem) which contracts to "im". For example, you would say "Im Februar fahre ich in den Urlaub" (In February, I'm going on vacation).
German, like English, uses "Februar" as the standard name for the second month. It's a masculine noun, so it takes the definite article "der" (der Februar).
In formal contexts or older texts, you might encounter "Feber" in some German-speaking regions, particularly in Austria, but "Februar" is universally understood and preferred in modern standard German.
Understanding the gender of months isn't just about correctness; it helps with constructing more complex sentences and understanding how adjectives and prepositions will interact with the noun.
§ What does 'Februar' mean?
Let's get straight to it. When you're learning German, one of the first things you'll need to grasp is the names of the months. And 'Februar' is right there among them. It's an essential word for basic communication, whether you're talking about your birthday, planning a trip, or just discussing the weather.
- DEFINITION
- February, the second month of the year.
Simple as that. Just like in English, 'Februar' refers to the month we all know as February. It's a masculine noun in German, which means it will always take the masculine article 'der' in the nominative case. Understanding its gender is crucial for correct sentence structure later on.
§ When do people use 'Februar'?
You'll use 'Februar' whenever you need to specify the month of February. This comes up in countless everyday situations. Think about when you might say 'February' in English – the same applies to 'Februar' in German.
- Talking about dates and appointments.
- Mentioning historical events or holidays that occur in February.
- Discussing seasonal activities or weather patterns for that month.
- Stating your birth month if it's February.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar.
The birthday of me is in February.
Here, 'im' is a contraction of 'in dem' (in the). You'll notice that months often appear with 'im' when indicating a time period.
Der Februar hat 28 oder 29 Tage.
The February has 28 or 29 days.
In this example, 'Der Februar' is the subject of the sentence, so it uses the nominative masculine article 'der'.
Another common use is when you're talking about events in February that are already in the past or future.
Letzten Februar war es sehr kalt.
Last February it was very cold.
Here, 'letzten Februar' uses the accusative case because 'letzten' (last) acts as an adjective modifying 'Februar'. Don't get too bogged down in cases just yet if you're a beginner, but it's good to see these patterns early on.
In summary, 'Februar' is a straightforward translation of 'February'. It's a masculine noun, and you'll encounter it in the same contexts you'd expect in English. Pay attention to the article that accompanies it, especially 'der' or 'im', and you'll be well on your way to using it correctly.
§ Understanding 'Februar' in Daily Life
Alright, let's get practical. You've learned that 'Februar' means February. But where will you actually hear this word spoken in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland? It's not just for calendars. Knowing the context helps you understand and use it naturally. Think about these scenarios:
§ At Work: Schedules and Deadlines
In any professional setting, 'Februar' comes up frequently when discussing timelines, project phases, and reporting periods. Whether you're in an office, a factory, or a shop, dates are crucial.
- DEFINITION
- The second month of the year. Essential for scheduling.
Der Bericht muss bis Ende Februar fertig sein. (The report must be finished by the end of February.)
Unsere neue Kampagne startet im Februar. (Our new campaign starts in February.)
§ At School: Semester Dates and Holidays
For students, 'Februar' often marks the end of one semester or the beginning of another, or sometimes even a holiday period. It's a key month for academic planning.
Die Winterferien sind im Februar. (The winter holidays are in February.)
Die Prüfungen beginnen Mitte Februar. (The exams start mid-February.)
§ In the News: Events and Weather
News reports, whether on TV, radio, or online, will frequently mention 'Februar' when discussing past or upcoming events, economic data, or, crucially, the weather.
Der Schneesturm im Februar verursachte viele Verspätungen. (The snowstorm in February caused many delays.)
Die Wirtschaftszahlen für den Februar sind positiv. (The economic figures for February are positive.)
§ Casual Conversations: Planning and Recollection
Even in everyday chats with friends or family, 'Februar' is a common word. People discuss plans, remember past events, or comment on seasonal occurrences.
Planning a trip:
Fährst du im Februar in den Skiurlaub? (Are you going on a ski trip in February?)
Talking about birthdays:
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar. (My birthday is in February.)
Discussing weather:
Normalerweise ist der Februar sehr kalt. (Normally, February is very cold.)
§ Official Documents and Forms
When dealing with German bureaucracy, you'll see 'Februar' written on many official documents. Think leases, contracts, or application forms where dates are critical.
Der Mietvertrag beginnt am ersten Februar. (The lease starts on the first of February.)
Bitte senden Sie das Formular bis zum 15. Februar zurück. (Please return the form by February 15th.)
As you can see, 'Februar' is a fundamental word. By paying attention to these contexts, you'll not only recognize it easily but also start incorporating it into your own German conversations and writing. Keep practicing!
نکته جالب
The name comes from Februa, an ancient Roman festival of purification celebrated on February 15th.
سطح دشواری
short and common
straightforward spelling
pronunciation is similar to English
easily recognizable
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
German nouns always have a grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), which is indicated by the article (der, die, das). 'Februar' is masculine.
Der Februar ist der zweite Monat des Jahres. (February is the second month of the year.)
Months in German are generally masculine and take the definite article 'der'.
Im Februar gehe ich Ski fahren. (In February, I go skiing.)
When referring to 'in February', you use 'im Februar'. 'Im' is a contraction of 'in dem'.
Wir haben im Februar Geburtstag. (Our birthday is in February.)
Unlike in English, months in German are always capitalized.
Der Januar kommt vor dem Februar. (January comes before February.)
When stating a date, you can use 'am' (on the) followed by the ordinal number and the month. For example, 'am ersten Februar' (on the first of February).
Mein Termin ist am fünften Februar. (My appointment is on the fifth of February.)
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Im Februar ist es oft sehr kalt in Deutschland.
In February it is often very cold in Germany.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar.
My birthday is in February.
Der Februar hat 28 oder 29 Tage.
February has 28 or 29 days.
Wir fahren im Februar in den Skiurlaub.
We are going on a ski holiday in February.
Viele Leute freuen sich auf den Frühling nach dem kalten Februar.
Many people look forward to spring after the cold February.
Das neue Schuljahr beginnt nicht im Februar.
The new school year does not start in February.
Hast du im Februar Zeit für ein Treffen?
Do you have time for a meeting in February?
Der letzte Februar war sehr schneereich.
Last February was very snowy.
Der kalte Wind im Februar ließ die Bäume kahl und die Herzen sehnen sich nach dem Frühling.
The cold wind in February left the trees bare and hearts longed for spring.
Here, 'Februar' is used as a temporal setting, indicating a general time for the described weather and feelings.
Obwohl der Februar der kürzeste Monat ist, birgt er oft die heftigsten Schneestürme des Winters.
Although February is the shortest month, it often holds winter's fiercest snowstorms.
'Obwohl' (although) introduces a subordinate clause, and 'birgt' (holds/contains) is a slightly more formal verb choice.
Die finanziellen Schwierigkeiten spitzten sich im Februar zu, als die Rechnungen ins Haus flatterten und die Rücklagen schmolzen.
Financial difficulties intensified in February as bills arrived and savings dwindled.
A more complex sentence structure with a temporal clause introduced by 'als' (when) and a metaphorical verb 'schmolzen' (melted) for savings.
Manche behaupten, der Februar sei der Monat der Prüfungen, da viele Studenten in dieser Zeit ihre Abschlussarbeiten einreichen müssen.
Some claim February is the month of exams, as many students have to submit their final papers during this time.
Uses 'Manche behaupten' (some claim) for a more nuanced statement and a 'da' (since/as) clause for explanation.
Entgegen aller Erwartungen erlebten wir im Februar eine unerwartete Wärmeperiode, die an den Frühling erinnerte.
Contrary to all expectations, we experienced an unexpected warm spell in February that reminded us of spring.
'Entgegen aller Erwartungen' (contrary to all expectations) adds a higher level of formality and complexity.
Der Februar war geprägt von intensiven politischen Debatten, die die Gemüter erhitzten und das Land spalteten.
February was characterized by intense political debates that heated tempers and divided the country.
'geprägt von' (characterized by) is a more advanced phrasal verb. 'die Gemüter erhitzten' is an idiomatic expression.
Es war im Februar, als die ersten Anzeichen einer aufkeimenden Liebe zwischen den beiden Protagonisten der Geschichte sichtbar wurden.
It was in February when the first signs of a budding love between the two protagonists of the story became visible.
A more literary and complex sentence, using 'aufkeimenden Liebe' (budding love) and a relative clause with 'als'.
Die lange Nacht des Februar schien kein Ende zu nehmen, während die Einsamkeit die Seelen der Menschen ergriff.
The long night of February seemed endless, while loneliness seized people's souls.
Uses more poetic language, with 'kein Ende zu nehmen schien' (seemed to take no end) and the metaphorical 'ergriff' (seized).
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"im Februar"
in February
Ich fliege im Februar nach Deutschland. (I'm flying to Germany in February.)
neutral"Anfang Februar"
early February
Wir treffen uns Anfang Februar. (We're meeting in early February.)
neutral"Mitte Februar"
mid-February
Der Kurs beginnt Mitte Februar. (The course starts in mid-February.)
neutral"Ende Februar"
late February
Sie kommt Ende Februar zurück. (She's coming back in late February.)
neutral"bis Februar"
by February / until February
Die Arbeit muss bis Februar fertig sein. (The work must be finished by February.)
neutral"ab Februar"
from February onwards
Ab Februar arbeite ich weniger. (From February onwards, I'll work less.)
neutral"jeden Februar"
every February
Wir fahren jeden Februar Ski. (We go skiing every February.)
neutral"im letzten Februar"
last February
Im letzten Februar war es sehr kalt. (Last February it was very cold.)
neutral"im nächsten Februar"
next February
Im nächsten Februar besuche ich meine Familie. (Next February I'm visiting my family.)
neutral"der Monat Februar"
the month of February
Der Monat Februar hat 28 oder 29 Tage. (The month of February has 28 or 29 days.)
neutralنکات
Learn the German months
It's super helpful to learn all the German months. Start with Februar, then move to Januar, März, and so on. This builds a strong foundation for talking about dates.
Use with 'im'
When you want to say 'in February', you'll use 'im' before Februar. For example, 'Ich habe im Februar Geburtstag.' (I have a birthday in February.)
Capitalization is key
Remember that all nouns in German, including Februar, are always capitalized. This is a very important rule to follow.
Practice pronunciation
Listen to how Februar is pronounced by native speakers. The 'f' sounds like an English 'f', and the 'u' is like the 'oo' in 'moon'. The 'r' at the end is a soft sound.
Relate to English
Notice how similar Februar is to February in English. This can make it easier to remember. Many German month names are similar to their English counterparts.
Write it down repeatedly
Repetitive writing helps with memorization. Write Februar ten times. Say it aloud as you write it to connect the visual with the auditory.
Create a sentence about it
Try to make a simple sentence using Februar. For example, 'Der Februar ist kurz.' (February is short.) This makes the word more concrete.
Flashcards are effective
Make a flashcard with Februar on one side and 'February' on the other. Add a small example sentence for context. This is a classic, effective method.
Link to holidays
Think of holidays or events that happen in Februar. For example, 'Fasching ist oft im Februar.' (Carnival is often in February.) This creates a memorable association.
Review regularly
Don't just learn it once and forget it. Come back to Februar and other months regularly. Spaced repetition is key for long-term retention of vocabulary.
ریشه کلمه
Latin 'Februarius Mensis'
معنای اصلی: month of purification
Indo-Europeanبافت فرهنگی
In Germany, February is a winter month, often associated with Fasching (Carnival) celebrations, especially in regions like Cologne and Mainz. It's also a time when people look forward to the end of winter, and the first signs of spring might appear towards the end of the month.
خودت رو بسنج 24 سوال
Write a short sentence saying 'February is a cold month' in German.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Der Februar ist ein kalter Monat.
Translate 'My birthday is in February' into German.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar.
Complete the sentence: 'Im ___ sind oft Karneval und Fasching.' (In ___ are often carnival and Shrovetide.)
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Im Februar sind oft Karneval und Fasching.
Which month comes after February?
این متن را بخوانید:
Der Januar ist der erste Monat. Der Februar ist der zweite Monat. Nach dem Februar kommt der März. Im Februar ist es oft sehr kalt.
Which month comes after February?
The passage states 'Nach dem Februar kommt der März.' (After February comes March.)
The passage states 'Nach dem Februar kommt der März.' (After February comes March.)
When does Lisa have her birthday?
این متن را بخوانید:
Lisa hat im Februar Geburtstag. Sie bekommt viele Geschenke. Im Februar ist es auch meistens kalt in Deutschland.
When does Lisa have her birthday?
The passage says 'Lisa hat im Februar Geburtstag.' (Lisa has her birthday in February.)
The passage says 'Lisa hat im Februar Geburtstag.' (Lisa has her birthday in February.)
How many days does February have?
این متن را بخوانید:
Der Februar hat 28 oder 29 Tage. Er ist der kürzeste Monat im Jahr. Viele Leute mögen den Februar nicht, weil er so kalt ist.
How many days does February have?
The passage states 'Der Februar hat 28 oder 29 Tage.' (February has 28 or 29 days.)
The passage states 'Der Februar hat 28 oder 29 Tage.' (February has 28 or 29 days.)
Carnival is celebrated in February.
February has only 28 days, except in a leap year.
My birthday is in February.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Ich fahre im Februar in den Skiurlaub.
تمرکز: Februar
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Der Februar ist oft sehr kalt.
تمرکز: kalt
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Welchen Monat mögen Sie am liebsten, außer Februar?
تمرکز: Welchen
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Welcher Monat kommt direkt nach dem Februar?
März (March) kommt direkt nach dem Februar (February).
In Deutschland ist der Karneval oft im Februar. Was feiert man dabei?
Karneval, auch Fasching genannt, ist eine festliche Zeit, die traditionell vor der christlichen Fastenzeit im Frühling stattfindet.
Wie viele Tage hat der Februar normalerweise?
Der Februar hat entweder 28 Tage in einem normalen Jahr oder 29 Tage in einem Schaltjahr.
Der Februar ist der erste Monat im Jahr.
Nein, der Januar ist der erste Monat des Jahres. Der Februar ist der zweite Monat.
Valentinstag fällt immer in den Februar.
Ja, der Valentinstag wird jedes Jahr am 14. Februar gefeiert.
In einem Schaltjahr hat der Februar 30 Tage.
In einem Schaltjahr hat der Februar 29 Tage, nicht 30.
This sentence discusses the perception of February as long despite its short duration, due to weather and short days. It tests complex sentence structure with subordinate clauses.
This sentence explores the contrast between the gloomy atmosphere of February and the hopeful anticipation of spring. It requires understanding of temporal clauses and nuanced vocabulary.
This sentence describes a philosophical perspective on February as a month of introspection before spring. It tests the ability to connect abstract concepts and understand appositive phrases.
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نمره کامل!
Learn the German months
It's super helpful to learn all the German months. Start with Februar, then move to Januar, März, and so on. This builds a strong foundation for talking about dates.
Use with 'im'
When you want to say 'in February', you'll use 'im' before Februar. For example, 'Ich habe im Februar Geburtstag.' (I have a birthday in February.)
Capitalization is key
Remember that all nouns in German, including Februar, are always capitalized. This is a very important rule to follow.
Practice pronunciation
Listen to how Februar is pronounced by native speakers. The 'f' sounds like an English 'f', and the 'u' is like the 'oo' in 'moon'. The 'r' at the end is a soft sound.
مثال
Der Februar ist der kürzeste Monat des Jahres.
محتوای مرتبط
آن را در متن یاد بگیرید
این کلمه در زبانهای دیگر
قواعد دستوری مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
ab
A1این حرف اضافه نقطه شروع یا جدایی را نشان میدهد.
abends
A2in the evening
aber
A1«aber» برای معرفی چیزی استفاده میشود که با آنچه گفته شد تضاد دارد.
abgelegen
B1remote
ablehnen
A2جواب منفی دادن به یک پیشنهاد یا درخواست.
abschließen
A2تموم کردن کامل یه کار یا قفل کردن در با کلید.
abseits
A2abseits یعنی یه چیزی دور از مرکز اصلی یا مسیر معمول قرار گرفته باشه.
acht
A1این عددیه که بعد از هفت میاد.
Achte
A1این کلمه به معنی جایگاه بعد از هفتم است. یعنی هشتم در یک ترتیب.
achten
A2دقت کردن یا حواسجمع بودن. یعنی به جزئیات توجه کنی تا اشتباهی پیش نیاد.
