der Monat
Translation
months
Examples
Wir sehen uns in zwei Monaten.
We'll see each other in two months.
Vor einigen Monaten war ich in Berlin.
A few months ago, I was in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) in ... (time) We'll see each other in two months.
((vor+3)) ... ago A few months ago, I was in Berlin.
Similar Words
Woche, Tag, Stunde
Etymology
Related to 'Mond' (moon), as months were originally measured by lunar cycles. Cognate with English 'month' and 'moon'.
Memory Tips
Think of the connection between 'moon' and 'month'. One cycle of the moon is one Monat.