January
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January
The first month of the year. This term for January is used mainly in Austria and South Tyrol.
Im Jänner ist es in den Alpen oft sehr kalt und es liegt viel Schnee.
In January, it is often very cold in the Alps and there is a lot of snow.
'Jänner' (January) is the usual term for the first month of the year in Austria and South Tyrol. In Germany, 'Januar' is used almost exclusively.
In Österreich beginnen die Semesterferien oft Ende Jänner.
In Austria, the semester break often begins at the end of January.
'Jänner' (January) is used like any other month name. Typical time expressions are 'im Jänner' (in January), 'Anfang Jänner' (at the beginning of January), or 'Mitte Jänner' (in mid-January).
Wir fahren im Jänner immer in den Skiurlaub.
We always go on a ski vacation in January.
The word 'Jänner' (January) can be the first part of a compound noun, like other month names, for example 'die Jännerrallye' (the January rally) or 'das Jännerwetter' (January weather).
Die Jännertemperaturen waren dieses Jahr ungewöhnlich mild.
The January temperatures were unusually mild this year.
January
Januar and Jänner refer to the same first month of the year. The difference is regional: Jänner is used mainly in Austria and South Tyrol, while Januar is used in the rest of the German-speaking world. When writing and speaking, choose the form according to the region your text is intended for.
Im Jänner beginnt für viele Menschen ein neues Arbeitsjahr.
For many people, a new working year begins in January.
Im Januar beginnt für viele Menschen ein neues Arbeitsjahr.
For many people, a new working year begins in January.
