The tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls between September and November.
example
Im Oktober werden die Blätter an den Bäumen bunt und fallen herab.
In October, the leaves on the trees turn colorful and fall down.
Usage tips
Word structure
The name 'Oktober' (October) comes from the Latin word 'octo' for 'eight'. In the old Roman calendar, which began in March, October was the eighth month.
EXAMPLE
Viele Monatsnamen im Deutschen haben einen lateinischen Ursprung.
Many month names in German have a Latin origin.
Correct preposition
To express that something takes place in this month, you always use the preposition 'in' with the dative. The correct form is 'im Oktober' (in October; literally: in the October).
EXAMPLE
Im Oktober beginnt in Deutschland die Universität.
In October, university begins in Germany.
Typical time expressions
To describe a point in the month more precisely, 'Oktober' (October) is often combined with 'Anfang' (beginning), 'Mitte' (middle), or 'Ende' (end).
EXAMPLE
Das Wetter wird oft Mitte Oktober kühler.
The weather often gets cooler in mid-October.
Fixed expression
The expression 'goldener Oktober' (golden October) describes a typical weather period in this month with lots of sunshine and brightly colored leaves.
EXAMPLE
Lass uns das schöne Wetter im goldenen Oktober für einen Ausflug nutzen.
Let's use the beautiful weather in the golden October for a trip.