German word

Winter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪntɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwinter

Example

Im Winter schneit es oft.

It often snows in winter.

Illustration for Winter (winter)

More examples

Im Winter trinken wir oft heißen Tee.

In winter, we often drink hot tea.

Core concept

A short, cold stretch of the yearly cycle brings frosty mornings, early darkness, and dormant gardens.

Common phrases

  • im Winter

    in winter

  • letzten Winter

    last winter

  • Winterjacke

    winter jacket

Similar words

Sommer: A warm part of the year with long days and more outdoor activity.
Frühling: A milder part of the year when plants sprout and flowers begin to bloom.
Herbst: A cooling part of the year marked by changing leaves, ripening fruit, and harvests.
Jahreszeit: One of the recurring divisions of the year, each marked by distinct weather and nature.

Definition in German

Die kalte Jahreszeit, in der Pflanzen oft ruhen und viele Menschen dicke Kleidung tragen.

Word origin

The German noun Winter developed from Old High German wintar and ultimately from Proto-Germanic *wintruz, which is also related to English winter.

Usage tips

  • German uses im Winter for a general time period, but diesen Winter means 'this winter' without a preposition.

Opposites

Related words

  • Winterjackewinter jacketnoun
  • winterlichwintryadjective

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