German Conversation · Level 28
90 words
German word
Saison
Pronunciation
IPA/zɛˈzɔ̃ː/
Meaning
- feminine nounseason
Example
Die Saison beginnt im Mai.
The season starts in May.
More examples
Am Anfang der Saison beginnt vieles neu.
At the beginning of the season, many things start anew.
Core concept
A marked stretch of the calendar when a particular activity, offer, event, or sport draws special attention.
Common phrases
am Anfang der Saison
at the beginning of the season
am Ende der Saison
at the end of the season
Similar words
Jahreszeit: One of the four parts of the year defined by seasonal changes in climate.
Hochsaison: The busiest period for tourism or business, with especially high visitor numbers or sales.
Nebensaison: The quieter period for tourism or business, with fewer visitors or lower demand.
Definition in German
Saison ist eine Periode des Jahres, während der bestimmte Angebote, Veranstaltungen oder sportliche Wettbewerbe stattfinden oder besonders gefragt sind.
Word origin
German Saison comes through French saison from Late Latin satio, which originally referred to sowing or planting time.
Usage tips
- Saison is feminine, so the standard form is die Saison and the common plural is die Saisons.
Other meanings
- periodnoun
- busy seasonnoun
Opposites
- Nebensaisonoff-seasonnoun
Related words
- Saisonbeginnstart of the seasonnoun
- saisonbedingtseasonaladjective