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"October" in German: Oktober
der Oktober
October in German is der Oktober. Say Im Oktober wird es früher dunkel. Use im Oktober for in October; capitalize Oktober.
Leaf-peeping trip
Im Oktober wandern wir im Harz.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Oktober
Say it
ok-TOH-ber
/ɔkˈtoːbɐ/
ok-TOH-ber. Stress TOH; soft -ber.
"October" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Oktober | October Month name. | Month name. |
| im Oktober | in October Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Anfang Oktober | early October Rough timing. | Rough timing. |
| Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest Famous event (often starts in September). | Famous event (often starts in September). |
How to use Oktober in real life
- 1Leaf-peeping trip
Im Oktober wandern wir im Harz.
In October we're hiking in the Harz.
Im Oktober.
- 2Heating talk
Ab Oktober heizen wir wieder.
From October we heat again.
Ab Oktober.
- 3Deadline
Die Abgabe ist Ende Oktober.
The deadline is end of October.
Ende Oktober.
Mistakes English speakers make with Oktober
Incorrect: in Oktober
Correct: im Oktober
Use im before month names.
Incorrect: die Oktober
Correct: der Oktober
Months are masculine: der Oktober.
Good to know
Oktober brings shorter days, Herbstferien in some states, and jackets again. Oktoberfest branding is famous, though the fair often starts in September. Markets fill with Kürbis and mushrooms in Oktober.
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Booking autumn leave
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Nehmen wir Urlaub im Oktober?
Shall we take vacation in October?
You
Ja. Anfang Oktober passt mir.
Yes. Early October works for me.
ChatPal
Dann blocke ich den Oktober-Kalender.
Then I'll block the October calendar.
You
Perfekt — Oktoberlicht zum Wandern.
Perfect — October light for hiking.
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FAQ
Common questions about "October" in German
How do you say October?
Der Oktober.
In October?
Im Oktober.
Early October?
Anfang Oktober.
Gender?
Masculine: der Oktober.
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