German word

winterlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪntɐlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivewintry

Example

Im winterlichen Wald ist es ruhig.

It is quiet in the wintry forest.

Illustration for winterlich (wintry)

More examples

Die Stadt hatte eine winterliche Stimmung.

The city had a wintry atmosphere.

Core concept

A cold-season setting combines crisp air, subdued colors, and signs of warmth against the cold.

Common phrases

  • winterliches Wetter

    wintry weather

  • winterliche Stimmung

    wintry atmosphere

  • in winterlichen Farben

    in wintry colors

Similar words

kalt: Having a low temperature and feeling cold to the skin or touch.
eisig: Extremely cold, with a biting chill that feels almost freezing.
winterhaft: Marked by the characteristic atmosphere, appearance, or conditions of winter.
weihnachtlich: Suggestive of Christmas through decorations, customs, or a festive atmosphere.

Definition in German

Beschreibt Kleidung, Dekoration oder Atmosphären, die typisch für den Winter sind.

Word origin

Winterlich is a German -lich derivative of Winter and therefore denotes something associated with or characteristic of winter.

Usage tips

  • The adjective follows normal German attributive declension, so the form changes in phrases such as winterlicher Wald and im winterlichen Wald.

Opposites

Related words

  • Winterlichkeitwintrinessnoun

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