Jahreszeiten
The English phrase "seasons" is translated into German as Jahreszeiten.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Jahre (years) and Zeiten (times/seasons), literally meaning "seasons of the year".
How does it change in a sentence?
Jahreszeiten is the plural form and is used with the plural article die. If you wish to refer to a single season, use the singular form die Jahreszeit.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'season' for sports, German uses Saison for sports or fashion, but never Jahreszeit for these contexts.
- In agricultural contexts, Germans may use Erntezeit (harvest time) as a functional 'season' that is more culturally significant than the astronomical Jahreszeit.
- The German word for 'time' inside the word Jahreszeiten, which is Zeiten, is the same word used to describe 'times' in the sense of 'eras' or 'epochs'.
Examples in context
- Es gibt vier Jahreszeiten.There's four seasons.This sentence is useful for stating the number of seasons that exist.Tatoeba #13957725 by mhr, translation #13958009 by araneo
- Ich mag die vier Jahreszeiten.I like the four seasons.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the seasons.Tatoeba #10901016 by Headfirst1745, translation #11188293 by sundown
- Ein Jahr besteht aus vier Jahreszeiten.A year consists of four seasons.This sentence is useful for describing the composition of a year.Tatoeba #13981672 by mhr, translation #8788614 by AlanF_US
- Im Frühling erblühen die Blumen.In spring, flowers bloom.
- Der Sommer in Deutschland ist wunderschön.Summer in Germany is beautiful.
- Im Herbst ernten wir reifes Obst und Gemüse.In autumn, we harvest ripe fruits and vegetables.
- Im Winter können wir Schneeengel machen.In winter, we can make snow angels.
- Endlich ist der Frühling/Frühjahr da!Finally, spring is here!
- Herbstzeit ist Kürbiszeit!Autumn is pumpkin time!
- Ich liebe die Wintersaison!I love the winter season!
- Der Frühling bringt warme Temperaturen und bunte Blumen. Frühling, Frühling, Frühling!Spring brings warm temperatures and colorful flowers. Spring, spring, spring!
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Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are talking about the weather in a park.
- LukasWelche Jahreszeiten magst du am liebsten?Which seasons do you like best?
- LauraIch liebe den Sommer und den Frühling.I love summer and spring.
- LukasFür mich sind die Jahreszeiten oft sehr wechselhaft.For me, the seasons are often very changeable.
- LauraDas stimmt, das Wetter ändert sich ständig.That's true, the weather changes constantly.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
