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Learning how to say the months in German is important. Whether someone asks you when your birthday is or you\u2019re trying to figure out when your semester abroad in Germany ends, you\u2019ll need to know what each month is called.<\/p>\n

Luckily, it\u2019s not too difficult. You may be surprised by just how easy the months in German are to remember. Don\u2019t believe me? Well, just keep reading and see for yourself!<\/p>\n

What Are the Months in German?<\/h2>\n

German is a Germanic language, just like English. This means that these two languages have a lot in common. This is especially true when it comes to the German months. Some of these words may seem incredibly familiar to you. While this will make learning them easier, don\u2019t forget to watch out for the spelling<\/strong>. It\u2019s not exactly the same as in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
German<\/strong><\/td>\nEnglish<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Januar<\/td>\nJanuary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Februar<\/td>\nFebruary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M\u00e4rz<\/td>\nMarch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April<\/td>\nApril<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mai<\/td>\nMay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juni<\/td>\nJune<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juli<\/td>\nJuly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August<\/td>\nAugust<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September<\/td>\nSeptember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oktober<\/td>\nOctober<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November<\/td>\nNovember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dezember<\/td>\nDecember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

German Months: Abbreviations<\/h2>\n

When looking at a schedule or a calendar, you might sometimes encounter the abbreviated versions of months in German instead of the full words. This is why it\u2019s important to know what these abbreviations stand for. After all, you don\u2019t want to get confused by simple three-letter words.<\/p>\n

Moreover, if you yourself ever need to abbreviate the months in German, it\u2019s useful to know how to do this in a way that won\u2019t confuse your native German friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Month<\/strong><\/td>\nAbbreviation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Januar<\/td>\nJan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Februar<\/td>\nFeb.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M\u00e4rz<\/td>\nM\u00e4rz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April<\/td>\nApr.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mai<\/td>\nMai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juni<\/td>\nJun.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juli<\/td>\nJul.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August<\/td>\nAug.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September<\/td>\nSep.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oktober<\/td>\nOkt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November<\/td>\nNov.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dezember<\/td>\nDec.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Important:<\/strong> Notice how \u201cMai\u201d and \u201cM\u00e4rz\u201d don\u2019t get abbreviated. These two words are already super short \u2013 so remember to always use their full versions.<\/p>\n

How to Remember the Months in German<\/h2>\n

Now that you know how to say the months in German, you need to figure out a way to remember what you learned. Here are some of my favourite methods to help you with that:<\/p>\n