Dutch · Numbers & Time
het jaar
year
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of 365 days.
Example
Dit jaar leer ik Nederlands.
This year I am learning Dutch.
Etymology
'Het jaar' comes from the Proto-Germanic 'jēr', signifying the cycle of the seasons and agricultural years, reflecting its agricultural roots.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het jaar' is used across various contexts, from formal documents to casual conversations. It is prevalent in both spoken and written forms.