No. 729 in German
heuer
"Heuer" can mean "this year" or can also refer to "hire" or "wages" in certain contexts.
In a sentence
Heuer haben wir viel Schnee gehabt.
This year, we have had a lot of snow.
Used to mean 'this year', common in Southern Germany and Austria.
Heuer kam er viel früher an als erwartet.
This time, he arrived much earlier than expected.
Used to mean 'this year' and implying a notable difference compared to previous times.
Heuer plane ich, nach Österreich zu reisen.
This year, I plan to travel to Austria.
Denotes a current year plan or intent.
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