Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche
The English phrase autumn equinox is Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche in German.
This phrase refers to the specific date when day and night are of approximately equal length during the autumn season.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound consisting of Herbst (autumn), Tag (day), und (and), Nacht (night) and Gleiche (equality/equalizer).
Did you know?
- The word Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche is a classic example of a German compound noun, where the conjunction und (and) is absorbed directly into the middle of the word.
- In Germany, the Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche is culturally linked to the harvest festival Erntedankfest, where the transition to shorter days marks the end of the farming year.
- While Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche is the precise term, Germans often simply say Herbstäquinoktium in academic or professional astronomy to align with the international Latin standard.
Examples in context
- Die Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche fällt dieses Jahr auf einen Freitag.Autumn Equinox Day falls on Friday this year.This sentence is useful for noting which day of the week the Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche falls on.Tatoeba #11503093 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #266380 by sundown
- Die Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche ist ein wichtiges astronomisches Ereignis.The autumn equinox is an important astronomical event.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing seasonal changes in a park.
- JulianWann ist eigentlich die Herbst-Tagundnachtgleiche?When is the autumn equinox, actually?
- SarahSie findet diesen Monat statt, Julian.It takes place this month, Julian.
- JulianDas ist ja bald.That is quite soon.
- SarahJa, die Tage werden dann kürzer.Yes, the days will become shorter then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
