das Haushaltsjahr
Translation
fiscal year, budget year, financial year
Examples
Das neue Haushaltsjahr beginnt am ersten April.
The new fiscal year begins on April first.
Wir müssen den Bericht vor Ende des Haushaltsjahres fertigstellen.
We have to finish the report before the end of the fiscal year.
Grammar Patterns
the fiscal year (as subject) The fiscal year begins in January.
the fiscal year (as object) We are planning the next fiscal year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Fiskaljahr, das Geschäftsjahr
Etymology
A compound word from 'Haushalts-' (of the budget) and 'das Jahr' (the year).
Memory Tips
Literally the 'budget year'. It's the period for which a budget is planned, for a government or company.