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English - Norwegian

Year

jɪr
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
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År, Årgang, Kalenderår, Årstid

Year meanings in Norwegian

År

Example:
I will graduate in three years.
Jeg vil ta eksamen om tre år.
What year were you born?
Hvilket år er du født?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to a period of twelve months in a calendar system.
Note: The word 'år' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used when discussing dates, ages, or time periods.

Årgang

Example:
He is from the class of 2000.
Han er fra årgang 2000.
This wine is from a good year.
Denne vinen er fra en god årgang.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to a specific group of people or products produced in the same year.
Note: 'Årgang' is commonly used in educational settings to refer to graduation years and in wine industries to denote the vintage.

Kalenderår

Example:
The fiscal year ends in December.
Regnskapsåret slutter i desember.
We need to plan for the next calendar year.
Vi må planlegge for det neste kalenderåret.
Usage: formalContext: Used in business and legal contexts to refer to the period from January 1 to December 31.
Note: 'Kalenderår' is specifically used in contexts where the distinction between fiscal and calendar years is important.

Årstid

Example:
There are four seasons in a year.
Det er fire årstider i året.
Spring is my favorite time of year.
Vår er min favorittårstid.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to the four divisions of the year based on climate.
Note: 'Årstid' is often used in everyday conversation when discussing weather, activities, and holidays.

Year's synonyms

Year

A period of 365 days or 12 months, starting from January 1st and ending on December 31st.
Example: I will graduate next year.
Note: N/A

Annum

A Latin-derived term that means a year, often used in formal or literary contexts.
Example: The project is expected to be completed within the next annum.
Note: Formal or literary usage

Twelvemonth

A term meaning a period of twelve months, equivalent to a year.
Example: She spent a twelvemonth traveling around the world.
Note: Less common usage

Calendar year

Refers to a year as it appears on a calendar, typically starting from January 1st and ending on December 31st.
Example: The fiscal year does not align with the calendar year.
Note: Specifically refers to the year as marked on a calendar

Year expressions, common phrases

New Year's Eve

The evening before the start of the new year, often celebrated with parties and countdowns.
Example: We're hosting a party for New Year's Eve.
Note: Specifically refers to the eve of the new year, not the entire year itself.

Year in, year out

Refers to something that happens repeatedly every year without change.
Example: He does the same job, year in, year out.
Note: Emphasizes the repetitive nature of the action over a long period.

Leap year

A year, occurring every four years, with an additional day (February 29) inserted to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.
Example: 2020 was a leap year, with 366 days instead of the usual 365.
Note: Distinguishes a year with an extra day from regular years.

End of year

Refers to the conclusion or last part of the calendar year.
Example: We need to finalize the project by the end of year.
Note: Specifically denotes the conclusion of a year rather than the entire year itself.

Year-round

Indicates that something is available or occurs all year long, without seasonal breaks.
Example: The resort offers activities year-round.
Note: Emphasizes the continuity or availability throughout the entire year.

Yearn for

To have a strong desire or longing for something.
Example: She yearns for the peaceful days of her childhood.
Note: Expresses a deep longing or strong desire, often for something unattainable or in the past.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period used for financial planning and reporting by businesses and governments, not necessarily aligned with the calendar year.
Example: The company's fiscal year ends in June.
Note: Specifically refers to a financial year used for accounting purposes.

Year everyday (slang) expressions

Yearn

To yearn means to have a strong desire or longing for something.
Example: I yearn for the summer to come back.
Note: Yearn is a more emotional and intense term compared to simply wanting or desiring something.

Yr

An abbreviation for 'year', often used in informal writing or texting.
Example: I graduated last yr.
Note: It is a shortened form of the word 'year' for quick and casual communication.

Y.O.

Stands for 'years old', commonly used to indicate someone's age.
Example: She's celebrating her 30th Y.O. this weekend.
Note: It is an abbreviation used in a more casual or informal context to represent age.

Yearling

Refers to someone or something in its first year of existence or activity.
Example: He's a yearling recruit in the army.
Note: It describes a new or inexperienced person or thing, particularly in a specific context like sports or military.

Yesteryear

Refers to the past, especially a recent one or the time before the present.
Example: The fashion trends of yesteryear are making a comeback.
Note: It is a poetic or nostalgic term used to evoke a sense of the past, different from just mentioning a specific year.

Year - Examples

I am 25 years old.
Jeg er 25 år gammel.
This year has been challenging.
Dette året har vært utfordrende.
She is studying for her final year exams.
Hun studerer til sine eksamener i siste år.
We celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks.
Vi feirer nyttårsaften med fyrverkeri.

Year grammar

Year - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: year
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): years
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): year
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Year Contains 1 syllables: year
Phonetic transcription: ˈyir
year , ˈyir (The red syllable is stressed)

Year - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Year: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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