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"February" in German: Februar
der Februar
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.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Februar
Say it
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
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Februar | February Month name. | Month name. |
| im Februar | in February Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Mitte Februar | mid-February Rough timing. | Rough timing. |
| Ende Februar | end of February Late month. | Late month. |
How to use Februar in real life
- 1Holiday plan
Im Februar fahren wir zum Karneval.
In February we're going to Carnival.
Im Februar.
- 2Birthday
Mein Geburtstag ist am 8. Februar.
My birthday is on February 8.
Day before month.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning Carnival costumes
ChatPal
Hast du im Februar schon frei?
Do you already have time off in February?
You
Ja, ab dem 10. Februar bin ich da.
Yes, from February 10 I'm around.
ChatPal
Dann nähen wir die Kostüme vor Februar.
Then we'll sew the costumes before February.
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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