Jahreswechsel

New Year, turn of the year

noun YAH-res-vek-sel Rare

Usage Note

Jahreswechsel refers to the transition from one calendar year to the next, i.e. New Year's Eve/New Year's Day. It is a slightly more formal and neutral term than Silvester (New Year's Eve) and is used in official greetings and news reports.

Examples

"Zum Jahreswechsel schickten sie viele Glückwünsche."

Natural Translation

At the turn of the year they sent many congratulations.

Literal Translation

At the year-change sent they many congratulations.

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