German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"August" in German: August
der August
August in German is der August. Say Im August schließen viele Schulen. Stress the second syllable: au-GUST in careful speech, though AU-gust is also heard.
Camping plan
Wir zelten im August an der Ostsee.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce August
Say it
ow-GOOST
/aʊ̯ˈɡʊst/
ow-GOOST. Stress often on GOOST; soft Au.
"August" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der August | August Month name. | Month name. |
| im August | in August Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Ende August | late August Rough timing. | Rough timing. |
| Augusttage | August days Seasonal feel. | Seasonal feel. |
How to use August in real life
- 1Camping plan
Wir zelten im August an der Ostsee.
We're camping on the Baltic in August.
Im August.
- 2Office slowdown
Im August sind viele Kollegen weg.
In August many colleagues are away.
Vacation month.
- 3Wedding date
Die Hochzeit ist Ende August.
The wedding is at the end of August.
Ende August.
Mistakes English speakers make with August
Incorrect: in August
Correct: im August
Use im before month names.
Incorrect: die August
Correct: der August
Months are masculine: der August.
Good to know
August can feel empty in cities as families travel. Some shops close for Betriebsferien. Late August marks back-to-school prep depending on the Bundesland.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a reunion
ChatPal
Treffen wir uns im August?
Shall we meet in August?
You
Ja. Anfang August bin ich zurück.
Yes. Early August I'll be back.
ChatPal
Dann blocke ich Mitte August.
Then I'll block mid-August.
You
Super — August passt perfekt.
Great — August fits perfectly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "August" in German
How do you say August?
Der August.
In August?
Im August.
Late August?
Ende August.
Gender?
Masculine: der August.
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