German word

Jahreszeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjaːʁəsˌtsaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounseason

Example

Ich mag warme Jahreszeiten.

I like warm seasons.

Illustration for Jahreszeit (season)

More examples

Die Jahreszeit bestimmt oft die Urlaubsplanung.

The season often determines vacation planning.

Core concept

One turn in the yearly cycle, such as the stretch of blossoms, heat, falling leaves, or frost.

Common phrases

  • die vier Jahreszeiten

    the four seasons

  • zu jeder Jahreszeit

    in every season

Similar words

Saison: A period when a sport, business, or activity is especially active.
Jahr: A complete period of about 365 days.
Monat: A calendar period of about 30 days.
Wetter: Short-term atmospheric conditions at a particular place.

Definition in German

Ein Wort für die Zeitspanne innerhalb eines Jahres, die durch bestimmte Merkmale wie Temperatur oder Vegetation auffällt.

Word origin

The compound Jahreszeit combines Jahr ('year') with Zeit ('time') and developed as a name for a distinct period of the year.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses Saison for a sports, business, or production season, while Jahreszeit normally refers to a natural season of the year.

Related words

  • Jahreszeitenwechselchange of seasonsnoun
  • jahreszeitlichseasonaladjective

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