Schaltjahr

leap year

noun SHALT-yaar Rare

Usage Note

Schaltjahr is the technical and everyday term for a year with 366 days. The extra day, February 29, is called Schalttag. The word comes from schalten (to switch/insert).

Examples

"2024 war ein Schaltjahr und hatte daher 366 Tage."

Natural Translation

2024 was a leap year and therefore had 366 days.

Literal Translation

2024 was a leap-year and therefore had 366 days.

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