German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Month" in German: Monat
der Monat
Month in German is der Monat. Use diesen Monat and nächsten Monat for this and next month. The plural is die Monate.
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How to pronounce Monat
Say it
MO-naht
/ˈmoːnat/
MO-naht. Stress the first syllable. Final t is clear.
"Month" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Monat | the month Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| diesen / nächsten Monat | this / next month Time phrases. | Time phrases. |
| die Monate | the months Plural. | Plural. |
| monatelang | for months Duration adverb. | Duration adverb. |
How to use Monat in real life
- 1Rent talk
Diesen Monat zahle ich etwas später.
This month I'm paying a bit later.
Diesen Monat is accusative time.
- 2Looking ahead
Nächsten Monat habe ich Urlaub.
Next month I have vacation.
No in before nächsten Monat.
- 3Counting
Das Projekt dauert drei Monate.
The project lasts three months.
Plural Monate after numbers.
Mistakes English speakers make with Monat
Incorrect: im nächsten Monat (always required)
Correct: nächsten Monat
Everyday speech usually drops im: nächsten Monat is enough.
Incorrect: die Monat
Correct: der Monat
Monat is masculine.
Good to know
Germans often plan by Monat for rent, tickets, and gym contracts. Month names are masculine too: der Januar, im März. Writing dates as TT.MM.JJJJ is standard.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a move
ChatPal
In welchem Monat willst du umziehen?
In which month do you want to move?
You
Am liebsten nächsten Monat, wenn es klappt.
Preferably next month, if it works out.
ChatPal
Dann brauchen wir diesen Monat noch Kartons.
Then we still need boxes this month.
You
Stimmt. Ende des Monats wird's eng.
True. End of the month will be tight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Month" in German
How do you say this month?
Diesen Monat.
How do you say next month?
Nächsten Monat.
What is the plural?
Die Monate.
What gender is Monat?
Masculine: der Monat.
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