Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Herbst

Translation (Übersetzung) autumn, fall
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /hɛʁpst/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
masculine time A1 seasons weather nature beginner-vocabulary nouns
Herbst is a masculine noun (der Herbst). It refers to the season between summer and winter, typically characterized by falling leaves, harvest time, and cooler temperatures. In German-speaking countries, Herbst is associated with cultural events like Oktoberfest (which actually starts in September) and Erntedankfest (harvest festival). The word is etymologically related to the English 'harvest'.

Herbst - German Nouns - Herbst Meaning - Herbst Translation - Herbst Nouns Examples

Herbst is a German Nouns

Learn Herbst meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Herbst is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Herbst Examples (Beispiele) in English

Herbst examples with English translations. See how to use Herbst in sentences. Herbst example sentences in English below.

Der Herbst in Deutschland ist sehr farbenfroh.
Autumn in Germany is very colorful.
Describing the visual appearance of autumn
Im Herbst fallen die Blätter von den Bäumen.
In autumn, leaves fall from the trees.
Describing a characteristic autumn phenomenon
Wir machen im Herbst oft lange Spaziergänge.
We often take long walks in autumn.
Talking about activities during autumn
Die Herbstferien beginnen nächste Woche.
The autumn holidays begin next week.
Referring to school holidays
Herbst ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit.
Autumn is my favorite season.
Expressing personal preference
Die Temperaturen sinken im Herbst langsam.
Temperatures slowly drop in autumn.
Describing weather changes
Im Herbst erntet man Äpfel und Kürbisse.
In autumn, one harvests apples and pumpkins.
Agricultural activities
Der Herbsthimmel ist oft besonders klar.
The autumn sky is often particularly clear.
Describing atmospheric conditions
Herbstmode ist meist wärmer als Sommermode.
Autumn fashion is usually warmer than summer fashion.
Clothing and fashion
Der goldene Herbst verzaubert die Landschaft.
The golden autumn enchants the landscape.
Poetic description of autumn beauty

Herbst Word Family - Herbst Related Words - Herbst Family Members

Herbst Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Herbst word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Herbst family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Herbst related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Nouns (Zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Herbstlaub
Meaning: autumn leaves
Example: Das Herbstlaub bedeckt den Boden mit einem bunten Teppich.
Noun
Herbstferien
Meaning: autumn holidays
Example: Die Herbstferien dauern zwei Wochen.
Noun
Herbstsonne
Meaning: autumn sun
Example: Die Herbstsonne wärmt angenehm.
Noun
Adjective Form (Adjektivform)
herbstlich
Meaning: autumnal
Example: Das Wetter ist heute sehr herbstlich.
Adjective
Related Verb (Verwandtes Verb)
herbsten
Meaning: to harvest in autumn (archaic)
Example: Früher herbstete man das Getreide im September.
Verb

Herbst Usage - Herbst Collocations - Herbst Idioms - Herbst Synonyms - Herbst Antonyms

Herbst Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Herbst Collocations (Kollokationen)

Herbst collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Herbst word combinations and how to use Herbst with other words naturally.

im Herbst
in autumn/fall
High frequency
Herbstlaub
autumn leaves
Medium frequency
Herbstferien
autumn holidays
Medium frequency
Herbstsonne
autumn sun
Medium frequency
Herbststurm
autumn storm
Low frequency
Herbstmode
autumn fashion
Medium frequency
Herbstbeginn
beginning of autumn
Medium frequency
Herbstzeit
autumn time
High frequency
Herbsttag
autumn day
High frequency
Herbstnacht
autumn night
Medium frequency

Herbst Idioms (Redewendungen)

Herbst idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Herbst with meanings and explanations. Master Herbst expressions used in everyday German.

Der Herbst des Lebens
The autumn of life
A poetic expression referring to later years of life, similar to 'autumn years' in English
Herbst in den Knochen spüren
To feel autumn in one's bones
To feel the cold and dampness of autumn affecting one's body, often used by older people
Goldener Herbst
Golden autumn
Refers to a particularly beautiful autumn with warm, sunny days and colorful foliage
Herbstmelancholie
Autumn melancholy
The feeling of sadness or pensiveness that some people experience during autumn
Altweibersommer
Indian summer
A period of warm, dry weather in autumn, literally 'old women's summer'

Herbst Synonyms (Synonyme)

Herbst synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Herbst and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Herbst similar words and their usage.

Spätjahr
Meaning: late year
High similarity
Nachsommer
Meaning: after-summer
Medium similarity
Erntezeit
Meaning: harvest time
Medium similarity
Herbstzeit
Meaning: autumn time
High similarity
Spätherbst
Meaning: late autumn
Medium similarity

Herbst Antonyms (Antonyme)

Herbst antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Herbst. Discover Herbst opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Frühling
Meaning: spring
Sommer
Meaning: summer
Winter
Meaning: winter

Herbst Semantically Related Words - Herbst Contextually Related Words - Herbst Thematically Related Words

Herbst Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Herbst semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Herbst. Explore Herbst related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Herbst contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Blätter Ernte Kürbis Oktober Regen Wind Kälte Dämmerung Nebel Vogelzug

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