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Halbjahr

half-year, six-month period

noun HALP-yar Rare
Time Time Expressions

Usage Note

Halbjahr divides the calendar year into two equal periods. It is standard in school and business reporting: im ersten Halbjahr ('in the first half of the year'). The adjective is halbjährlich ('twice-yearly, semiannual').

Examples

"Der Umsatz im ersten Halbjahr übertraf alle Erwartungen."

Natural Translation

Revenue in the first half of the year exceeded all expectations.

Literal Translation

The turnover in the first half-year exceeded all expectations.

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