Winter
/ˈvɪntɐ/masculine
The English word "winter" is translated into German as Winter. Wiktionary also lists Winterzeit.
Meaning: fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | /ˈvɪntɐ/ | masculine |
| Winterzeit | /ˈvɪntɐˌt͡saɪ̯t/ | feminine |
The word refers to the fourth season of the year, characterized by the lowest temperatures and shortest days. You can also use the verb wintern to describe spending the winter in a specific place, such as spending the winter on holiday.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Winter is a masculine noun. If you need to express "of winter," use the genitive singular form des Winters.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvɪntɐ/
When do people say it?
A common seasonal greeting is Frohe Winterzeit!, which means "Happy wintertime!"
Did you know?
- In German, someone might be described as a Wintermüde person, which refers to a specific type of seasonal lethargy or fatigue caused by the lack of sunlight.
- A German might use the term Winterdienst to refer to the specific municipal staff or service responsible for clearing snow from the streets.
- The word Winter is a cognate of the English 'winter', both descending from the Proto-Germanic *wintruz.
Examples in context
- Der Winter ist da.Winter has come.This sentence is useful for announcing that the season has arrived using Winter.Tatoeba #6176259 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6161101 by carlosalberto
- Er mag den Winter.He likes winter.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the season using Winter.Tatoeba #12418146 by Waldelfe, translation #12353222 by sundown
- Es ist bald Winter.Soon it'll be winter.This sentence is useful for stating that winter is approaching using Winter.Tatoeba #10103857 by wolfgangth, translation #1247841 by CK
- Wir verbringen unseren Winterurlaub in den Bergen.We are spending our winter vacation in the mountains.
- Die Winterperiode in Berlin kann sehr kalt sein.The winter period in Berlin can be very cold.
- Ich bin kein großer Fan von der kalten Jahreszeit.I'm not a big fan of the cold season.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are talking about the weather in a cafe.
- HannahDer Winter kommt dieses Jahr früh.Winter is coming early this year.
- LukasJa, der Winter wird bestimmt hart.Yes, the winter will certainly be harsh.
- HannahBist du bereit für den Winter?Are you ready for the winter?
- LukasIch brauche im Winter viel Tee.I need a lot of tea in winter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “winter” translations and entries Winter, Winterzeit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Winter, Winterzeit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
