English–German

“summer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔmɐ/

Example

Im Sommer fahre ich oft ans Meer.

In summer, I often go to the seaside.

Illustration for Sommer (summer)

How to say “summer” in German

“Summer” in German is Sommer.

A bright stretch of the year that frames holidays, outdoor plans, and lighter evenings.

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

Example sentences with Sommer

An einem Sommertag gehen viele Leute schwimmen.

On a summer day, many people go swimming.

Tips for using Sommer

  • The usual seasonal phrase is "im Sommer", with im combining in and the masculine dative article dem.

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