Datumskomma Glossary of terms

A Datumskomma is the mandatory comma placed between a location and a date in written German.

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Detailed Explanation

In German, when writing a full date following a location, it is mandatory to place a comma between the place name and the date. This rule applies regardless of the date format (numeric or with the month written out). This is a distinctive feature of writing dates in German.

It is important to remember its use to avoid grammatical errors in formal written communication in German.

Usage examples of "Datumskomma"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Berlin, den 15. Mai 2023In this example, the comma after the city is mandatory before the date.
  2. Das Treffen ist in Hamburg, am 3. April 2024.Here, the comma between the location and the date illustrates the rule within a sentence.
  3. München, 31. Dezember 2025This example shows the comma in a date with the month written out in German.
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