The four seasons in German are Frühling (spring), Sommer (summer), Herbst (autumn), and Winter (winter). Some additional related words include Jahreszeit (season) and Jahreszeiten (seasons). Let’s explore these along with examples.
German Seasons Singular
About the German seasons in the singular form (e.g., der Herbst). German season names are always capitalized and usually preceded by the definite article der (masculine).
| Singular | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| der Frühling | Im Frühling blühen die Blumen. | In spring, the flowers bloom. |
| der Sommer | Der Sommer ist sehr heiß. | Summer is very hot. |
| der Herbst | Im Herbst fallen die Blätter. | In autumn, the leaves fall. |
| der Winter | Der Winter ist kalt und schneereich. | Winter is cold and snowy. |
German Seasons Plural
The plural of Jahreszeit (season) is Jahreszeiten, which you can use when talking about multiple seasons in general.
| Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| die Jahreszeiten | Es gibt vier Jahreszeiten. | There are four seasons. |
The individual seasons themselves are usually not pluralized when referring to the seasons of the year, but can be plural in other contexts (e.g., Frühlinge meaning multiple springs).
Additional Season-Related Vocabulary
These words help you talk more about seasons and the change of seasons in German.
| Word | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| die Jahreszeit | Welche Jahreszeit magst du am liebsten? | Which season do you like best? |
| der Frühlingstag | Der Frühlingstag war heute sehr schön. | The spring day was very nice today. |
| der Sommertag | An Sommertagen gehen wir schwimmen. | On summer days, we go swimming. |
| der Herbsttag | Herbsttage sind oft windig. | Autumn days are often windy. |
| der Wintertag | An Wintertagen trinke ich heißen Tee. | On winter days, I drink hot tea. |
What is the German word for "season" (singular)?
Jahreszeit
'Jahreszeit' means 'season' in singular. 'Jahreszeiten' is the plural form.
Summary
- Singular seasons: der Frühling, der Sommer, der Herbst, der Winter (all masculine).
- Plural of season (general): die Jahreszeiten.
- Seasons are capitalized in German.
- Use definite articles: der for singular (e.g., der Sommer).
- Additional nouns like Frühlingstag mean “spring day” (adding -tag for “day”).
This should cover the German vocabulary for seasons, including singular and plural forms, along with examples to help you see them in context.
Went well
- Clearly explained singular and plural forms.
- Provided examples for each season.
- Included extra related vocabulary.
Could be improved
- More on seasonal expressions and common phrases.
- Explanation of how to use seasons in different grammatical cases.
- Include plurals of the individual season words in other contexts.
Flashcards (1 of 10)
- Singular: der Frühling
- English Example: In spring, the flowers bloom.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
