No. 144 in German
september
"September" in German is the same as in English: the ninth month of the year.
In a sentence
Der September ist mein Lieblingsmonat.
September is my favorite month.
In this sentence, 'September' is used as a noun to name the ninth month of the year.
Im September beginnt der Herbst in Deutschland.
In September, autumn begins in Germany.
Here, 'September' is used in the prepositional phrase 'im September', indicating the time when something happens.
September, du bringst uns Nebel und Kühle.
September, you bring us mist and coolness.
In this instance, 'September' is addressed directly as a poetic personification, acting as the subject of the sentence.
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