German Phrase
Das ist 2023 passiert.
Meaning
This phrase uses the present perfect tense (Perfekt) to describe an event that took place in the year 2023. In German, the verb 'passieren' (to happen) requires the auxiliary verb 'sein' (to be) rather than 'haben' (to have).
When to use
Use this phrase when recounting historical events, personal milestones, or news that occurred specifically during the year 2023. It is appropriate for both spoken conversation and written reports.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dasist2023passiert
Ist (Sein)
The verb 'passieren' is an intransitive verb indicating an event, which requires the auxiliary verb 'sein' in the perfect tense.
Years
In German, years are used as standalone numbers or preceded by 'im Jahr'. Never use 'in' by itself.
Passiert
Verbs ending in '-ieren' do not take the 'ge-' prefix in their past participle form.
🗨In Conversation
Wann hast du dein Studium abgeschlossen?
When did you finish your studies?
Das ist 2023 passiert.
That happened in 2023.
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist in 2023 passiert.
In German, you do not use the preposition 'in' before a year; you use the year alone or 'im Jahr 2023'.
Das hat 2023 passiert.
The verb 'passieren' expresses a change of state or an event and must be paired with 'ist' (sein).
↔Alternatives
Das geschah 2023.
That occurred in 2023.
Im Jahr 2023 passierte das.
In the year 2023, that happened.
Cultural Tip
When stating years in German, it is standard to use the number directly without a preposition. While 'in 2023' is increasingly heard due to English influence, it is technically incorrect in formal German; stick to the number or 'im Jahr' to sound like a native.