beginning of the year
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beginning of the year
The start of a new year; the first days or weeks of January.
Am Jahresbeginn fassen viele Menschen gute Vorsätze für die kommenden Monate.
At the beginning of the year, many people make good resolutions for the coming months.
This word is a clear compound of 'Jahr' (year), with the linking -s in 'Jahres-', and 'Beginn' (beginning). So it literally means the beginning of the year.
Der Jahresbeginn ist oft eine Zeit für neue Pläne.
The beginning of the year is often a time for new plans.
To indicate a point in time, 'Jahresbeginn' (beginning of the year) is usually used with the prepositions 'zu' or 'am'. Both forms are correct and common.
Am Jahresbeginn sind die Fitnessstudios immer voll.
At the beginning of the year, gyms are always full.
Common topics connected with the beginning of the year are 'gute Vorsätze fassen' (to make good resolutions), 'neue Gesetze, die in Kraft treten' (new laws that come into effect), or 'Preiserhöhungen' (price increases).
Viele neue Regelungen treten zum Jahresbeginn in Kraft.
Many new regulations come into effect at the beginning of the year.
year-end
'das Jahresende' and 'der Jahresbeginn' both describe a time in the calendar year, but they are at opposite points. 'das Jahresende' means the final phase of the old year, often the time around November and December. 'der Jahresbeginn' means the beginning of the new year, especially the first days or weeks in January. When talking about looking back, wrapping things up, or final deadlines, 'Jahresende' fits. When it is about new plans, starts, or first appointments, 'Jahresbeginn' is more natural.
Am Jahresbeginn schreibt Anna ihre wichtigsten Ziele auf.
At the beginning of the year, Anna writes down her most important goals.
Zum Jahresende macht das Team noch eine kurze Feier.
At the end of the year, the team has a small celebration.