English–German

“harvest” in German

German

AlsoErnte · ernten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːzə/

Example

Die Lese im Weinberg begann gestern.

The grape harvest began yesterday.

Illustration for Lese (harvest)

How to say “harvest” in German

“Harvest” in German is Lese.

A vineyard's grape-picking season, from the first picked bunches to the completed crop.

Full entry for Lese: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Lese

Am Wochenende gehen viele Freiwillige zur Lese.

Many volunteers go harvesting at the weekend.

Tips for using Lese

  • German uses Lese mainly for grapes, whereas the broader word Ernte covers harvests of crops such as grain, fruit, or vegetables.

Other German words for “harvest”

feminine nounharvest

Die Ernten waren in den letzten Jahren unterschiedlich.

Harvests have varied in recent years.

Jeden Sommer erntet die Familie Erdbeeren.

Every summer, the family harvests strawberries.

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