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"February" in German: Februar

der Februar

Say it: feb-roo-ARmasculine · der Februarnoun/febʁuˈaːɐ̯/

February in German is der Februar. Say im Februar for in February. Carnival often falls in February in many regions.

Holiday plan

Im Februar fahren wir zum Karneval.
In February we're going to Carnival.
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How to pronounce Februar

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feb-roo-AR

/febʁuˈaːɐ̯/

feb-roo-AR. Stress AR. Soft j-like feel is not used; f as in English.

"February" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
der FebruarFebruary

Month name.

im Februarin February

Time phrase.

Mitte Februarmid-February

Rough timing.

Ende Februarend of February

Late month.

How to use Februar in real life

  1. 1Holiday plan

    Im Februar fahren wir zum Karneval.

    In February we're going to Carnival.

    Im Februar.

  2. 2Birthday

    Mein Geburtstag ist am 8. Februar.

    My birthday is on February 8.

    Day before month.

  3. 3Work deadline

    Die Abgabe ist Ende Februar.

    The deadline is end of February.

    Ende Februar.

Mistakes English speakers make with Februar

Incorrect: In Februar ist es kalt.

Correct: Im Februar ist es kalt.

Use im before month names.

Incorrect: Der February ist kurz.

Correct: Der Februar ist kurz.

German spelling is Februar.

Good to know

Februar is short and often wet or cold. In Cologne and Düsseldorf, Karneval peaks in February. Dates still put the day first: 14. Februar for Valentine's Day.

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Planning Carnival costumes

  1. ChatPal

    Hast du im Februar schon frei?

    Do you already have time off in February?

  2. You

    Ja, ab dem 10. Februar bin ich da.

    Yes, from February 10 I'm around.

  3. ChatPal

    Dann nähen wir die Kostüme vor Februar.

    Then we'll sew the costumes before February.

  4. You

    Perfekt. Februar wird laut und bunt.

    Perfect. February will be loud and colorful.

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FAQ

Common questions about "February" in German

How do you say February?

Der Februar.

In February?

Im Februar.

Date style?

Day then month: 8. Februar.

Gender?

Masculine: der Februar.

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