German Conversation · Level 2
87 words
German word
Sommer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɔmɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsummer
Example
Im Sommer fahre ich oft ans Meer.
In summer, I often go to the seaside.
More examples
An einem Sommertag gehen viele Leute schwimmen.
On a summer day, many people go swimming.
Core concept
A bright stretch of the year that frames holidays, outdoor plans, and lighter evenings.
Common phrases
Sommerferien
summer holidays
an einem Sommertag
on a summer day
Similar words
Jahreszeit: Any one of the four periods that make up the yearly cycle.
Frühling: The season of budding plants and the first steady rise in temperatures.
Herbst: The season of colorful leaves and the first signs of cooler weather.
Winter: The coldest season, with short days and more time spent indoors.
Definition in German
Sommer ist die wärmste Jahreszeit zwischen Frühling und Herbst mit langen Tagen und meist höheren Temperaturen.
Word origin
German Sommer continues Old High German sumar and is cognate with English summer and Dutch zomer.
Usage tips
- The usual seasonal phrase is "im Sommer", with im combining in and the masculine dative article dem.
Opposites
- Winterwinternoun
Related words
- Sommerabendsummer eveningnoun
- sommerlichsummeryadjective