German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"December" in German: Dezember
der Dezember
December in German is der Dezember. Say im Dezember for in December. Markets and Advent make Dezember a busy social month in German-speaking places.
Holiday plans
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How to pronounce Dezember
Say it
der de-TSEM-ber
/deːɐ̯ deˈtsɛmbɐ/
der de-TSEM-ber. Stress TSEM; z like English ts; soft final -ber.
"December" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Dezember | December Month name. | Month name. |
| im Dezember | in December Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Mitte Dezember | mid-December Without article. | Without article. |
| Ende Dezember | late December Year-end. | Year-end. |
How to use Dezember in real life
- 1Holiday plans
Im Dezember fahren wir zu meinen Eltern.
In December we're going to my parents.
Im Dezember.
- 2Market invite
Der Dezember bringt hier viele Weihnachtsmärkte.
December brings many Christmas markets here.
Der Dezember as subject.
- 3Deadline chat
Können wir das bis Dezember schaffen?
Can we manage that by December?
Bare month after bis.
Mistakes English speakers make with Dezember
Incorrect: die Dezember
Correct: der Dezember
Months are masculine.
Incorrect: in Dezember
Correct: im Dezember
Use im with months.
Good to know
Dezember means Advent calendars, Glühwein, and early sunsets. People often ask about Weihnachtspläne as soon as Dezember starts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing gift-shopping dates
ChatPal
Hast du Anfang Dezember Zeit?
Do you have time in early December?
You
Ja. Im Dezember mache ich die Geschenke früh.
Yes. In December I do the gifts early.
ChatPal
Gut. Der Dezember wird sonst schnell voll.
Good. Otherwise December fills up fast.
You
Dann treffen wir uns Samstag.
Then we'll meet on Saturday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "December" in German
How do you say December in German?
Der Dezember.
How do you say in December?
Im Dezember.
Is Dezember masculine?
Yes.
How do you say December 24?
Der 24. Dezember.
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