fünfjährig
five-year-old
Having an age of five years.
EXAMPLE
Das fünfjährige Kind kommt nächstes Jahr in die Schule.
The five-year-old child will start school next year.
fünfjährig
five-year-old / five-year
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Meanings
fünfjährig
five-year
Having a duration of five years.
EXAMPLE
Nach einer fünfjährigen Bauzeit wurde die neue U-Bahn-Linie eröffnet.
After a five-year construction period, the new subway line was opened.
Usage tips
Word structure
This adjective is composed of the number 'fünf' (five), the noun 'Jahr' (year), and the ending '-ig'. This structure is often used to turn time expressions into adjectives.
EXAMPLE
Der fünfjährige Plan der Regierung wurde gestern vorgestellt.
The government's five-year plan was presented yesterday.
Common mistake
Make sure to always write the word as one word in German. The form 'fünf jährig' is incorrect. As an adjective, it is a single word.
EXAMPLE
Wir feiern das fünfjährige Bestehen unserer Firma.
We are celebrating the fifth anniversary of our company.
Context clue
You can tell whether age or duration is meant from the noun. If the adjective refers to a person, it is usually about age. If it refers to a process, contract, or period of time, it is about duration.
EXAMPLE
Mein fünfjähriger Neffe liebt Dinosaurier.
My five-year-old nephew loves dinosaurs.
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