Phrase guide

turn of the year

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Approximately the end of one year and the beginning of the next.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • By the turn of the year you should receive your tax refund.

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: årsskifte — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Dutch: jaarwisseling — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Faroese: áramót — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Finnish: vuodenvaihde — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • German: Jahreswechsel — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • German: Jahreswende — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Icelandic: áramót — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Norwegian: årsskifte — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Polish: przełom roku — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Northern Sami: jahkemolsun — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Skolt-Sami: eeʹjjvaajtõs — end of one year and beginning of the next
  • Swedish: årsskifte — end of one year and beginning of the next