Der achte August
August eighth
Language note: 'Achte' is regular, pronounced 'Ahkh-te'.
Culture note: Often includes celebrations such as festivals or local fairs.
Context: Marco highlights August eighth for his brother's wedding.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Der
[Dare]
The
Used to specify a particular instance or individual.
Der See ist ruhig.
The lake is calm.
achte
[Acht-tuh]
Eighth
Coming after the seventh in time or order.
Ich habe am achten frei.
I am free on the eighth.
August
[Ow-goost]
August
The eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Das Wetter ist im August heiß.
The weather is hot in August.
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