Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Winter

Translation (Übersetzung) winter
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[ˈvɪntɐ]/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
time basic vocabulary seasons weather nature
Winter is a masculine noun (der Winter). It refers to the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere. In German culture, Winter is associated with Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), skiing, and cozy indoor activities (Gemütlichkeit). The word is capitalized as all German nouns are.

Winter - German Nouns - Winter Meaning - Winter Translation - Winter Nouns Examples

Winter is a German Nouns

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

Winter Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Im Winter schneit es oft.
It often snows in winter.
Describing winter weather
Der letzte Winter war sehr mild.
Last winter was very mild.
Referring to a specific winter
Wir fahren im Winter in die Berge.
We go to the mountains in winter.
Winter activities
Winter in Deutschland dauert von Dezember bis Februar.
Winter in Germany lasts from December to February.
Seasonal information
Die Kinder bauen im Winter einen Schneemann.
The children build a snowman in winter.
Winter activities
Im Winter wird es früh dunkel.
It gets dark early in winter.
Describing winter days
Winterkleidung ist wichtig bei kalten Temperaturen.
Winter clothing is important in cold temperatures.
Winter necessities
Der Winter bringt Weihnachtsmärkte mit sich.
Winter brings Christmas markets with it.
Cultural aspects
Viele Tiere halten im Winter Winterschlaf.
Many animals hibernate in winter.
Animal behavior
Die Straßen sind im Winter oft glatt.
The roads are often slippery in winter.
Winter conditions

Winter Word Family - Winter Related Words - Winter Family Members

Winter Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Compound Nouns (Zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Wintermantel
Meaning: winter coat
Example: Ich trage meinen Wintermantel, wenn es kalt ist.
Noun
Wintergarten
Meaning: conservatory
Example: Wir sitzen gerne im Wintergarten.
Noun
Winterurlaub
Meaning: winter vacation
Example: Wir planen einen Winterurlaub in den Alpen.
Noun

Winter Usage - Winter Collocations - Winter Idioms - Winter Synonyms - Winter Antonyms

Winter Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Winter in context. Discover Winter collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Winter usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Winter Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

kalter Winter
cold winter
High frequency
Wintermantel
winter coat
High frequency
Winterurlaub
winter vacation
Medium frequency
Winterreifen
winter tires
High frequency
Wintergarten
conservatory/winter garden
Medium frequency
Wintermonate
winter months
High frequency
Wintersport
winter sports
High frequency
Winterkleidung
winter clothing
High frequency

Winter Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Es ist Winter.
It is winter.
Literal statement about the season
Der Winter steht vor der Tür.
Winter is at the door.
Winter is approaching soon
Winter adé!
Goodbye winter!
Expression used when winter is ending

Winter Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Kälteperiode
Meaning: cold period
Medium similarity
Frostzeit
Meaning: frost time
Low similarity

Winter Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Sommer
Meaning: summer
Wärme
Meaning: warmth

Winter Semantically Related Words - Winter Contextually Related Words - Winter Thematically Related Words

Winter Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Schnee Kälte Frost Eis Weihnachten Skifahren Schlittschuhlaufen Heizung Handschuhe Mütze

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