German · A2 (Elementary)
Time in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for time are die Woche (the week), der Monat (the month) and das Jahr (the year). The full German time phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential German vocabulary for time, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning German to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key time vocabulary
| German | English |
|---|---|
| die Woche | the week |
| der Monat | the month |
| das Jahr | the year |
| übermorgen | the day after tomorrow |
| vorgestern | the day before yesterday |
| die Jahreszeit | the season |
| das Datum | the date |
| der Kalender | the calendar |
| die Frist | the deadline |
| pünktlich | punctual / on time |
Example sentences
Ich arbeite fünf Tage pro Woche.
I work five days per week.
Im nächsten Monat fahre ich nach Italien.
Next month I'm travelling to Italy.
Letztes Jahr war ich in Frankreich.
Last year I was in France.
Übermorgen habe ich einen Termin.
The day after tomorrow I have an appointment.
Vorgestern hat es geregnet.
The day before yesterday it rained.
Meine Lieblingsjahreszeit ist der Sommer.
My favourite season is summer.
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