German · Numbers & Time
Jahr
Year
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of twelve months.
Example
Ich lebe hier seit zwei Jahren.
I have lived here for two years.
Etymology
'Jahr' originates from the Old High German 'jār', with links to Proto-Germanic '*jēran', meaning 'year'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jahr' is frequently employed in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for formal and informal situations, recognized throughout German regions.