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Jänner

January

noun YEN-ner Less Common
Time Months

Origin: from Latin via regional usage

Usage Note

Jänner is the Austrian and southern German name for January, where standard German uses Januar. It is masculine: der Jänner. A learner reading Austrian newspapers will meet it as the normal month name: im Jänner.

Examples

"In Österreich beginnt das Jahr im Jänner."

Natural Translation

In Austria the year begins in January.

Literal Translation

In Austria begins the year in January.

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