Seasons vocabulary in German, covering spring, summer, fall, and winter terms for building everyday language skills.
German seasons — Frühling (spring), Sommer (summer), Herbst (fall), Winter (winter) — are foundational for talking about time, weather, and activities. Plus, you’ll see how these words fit into natural cycles and daily life in Germany.
Seasons
The four main seasons in German are Frühling (spring), Sommer (summer), Herbst (fall), and Winter (winter). Each noun is masculine (der) except der Sommer (summer), der Herbst (fall), der Winter (winter), and der Frühling (spring — also masculine).
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| der Frühling | — | spring | — | Der Frühling ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit. | Spring is my favorite season. |
| der Sommer | — | summer | — | Im Sommer gehen wir schwimmen. | In summer, we go swimming. |
| der Herbst | — | fall | — | Im Herbst fallen die Blätter. | In fall, the leaves fall. |
| der Winter | — | winter | — | Im Winter schneit es oft. | It often snows in winter. |
Sommer significa ___ en español.
How do you say 'summer' in German?
Sommer
The German word for 'summer' is 'Sommer'. The other options refer to different seasons: Frühling (spring), Herbst (fall), Winter (winter).
Seasonal Vocabulary
Here are some common words related to seasons, including weather, nature, and activities. These terms help you describe what happens during each part of the year.
| German Singular (Gender) | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| das Wetter (n) | — | weather | — | Das Wetter ist heute schön. | The weather is nice today. |
| die Temperatur (f) | die Temperaturen | temperature | temperatures | Die Temperatur ist im Sommer hoch. | The temperature is high in summer. |
| der Regen (m) | — | rain | — | Im Frühjahr gibt es oft Regen. | There is often rain in spring. |
| der Schnee (m) | — | snow | — | Im Winter liegt Schnee. | There is snow in winter. |
| die Blume (f) | die Blumen | flower | flowers | Im Frühling blühen die Blumen. | The flowers bloom in spring. |
| das Laub (n) | — | foliage | — | Das Laub fällt im Herbst. | The leaves fall in autumn. |
| der Sturm (m) | die Stürme | storm | storms | Im Herbst gibt es oft Stürme. | There are often storms in fall. |
| die Sonne (f) | — | sun | — | Die Sonne scheint im Sommer. | The sun shines in summer. |
| die Wolke (f) | die Wolken | cloud | clouds | Am Himmel sind viele Wolken. | There are many clouds in the sky. |
| der Wind (m) | — | wind | — | Der Wind ist heute stark. | The wind is strong today. |
Temperatura en alemán es ___.
How do you say 'temperature' in German?
die Temperatur
'die Temperatur' is the German word for 'temperature'. The other options are weather (das Wetter), rain (der Regen), and sun (die Sonne).
Seasonal Activities
These are common activities associated with each season. They are useful for talking about routines, hobbies, and traditions throughout the year.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| das Spazierengehen (n) | — | walking | — | Im Frühling gehen wir gerne spazieren. | We like to go for walks in spring. |
| schwimmen (verb) | — | swimming | — | Im Sommer gehe ich oft schwimmen. | I often go swimming in summer. |
| Pilze sammeln (phrase) | — | mushroom picking | — | Im Herbst sammeln wir Pilze. | We pick mushrooms in fall. |
| Ski fahren (phrase) | — | skiing | — | Im Winter fahre ich Ski. | I go skiing in winter. |
| grillen (verb) | — | grilling | — | Im Sommer grillen wir im Garten. | We grill in the garden in summer. |
| Laub fegen (phrase) | — | raking leaves | — | Im Herbst muss ich Laub fegen. | I have to rake leaves in fall. |
| Eis essen (phrase) | — | eating ice cream | — | Im Sommer esse ich gerne Eis. | I like to eat ice cream in summer. |
| Weihnachtsmärkte besuchen (phrase) | — | visiting Christmas markets | — | Im Winter besuchen wir Weihnachtsmärkte. | We visit Christmas markets in winter. |
| Fenster öffnen (phrase) | — | opening windows | — | Im Frühling öffne ich die Fenster. | I open the windows in spring. |
| warme Kleidung tragen (phrase) | — | wearing warm clothes | — | Im Herbst trägt man warme Kleidung. | People wear warm clothes in fall. |
'Ski fahren' en inglés es ___.
What does 'Ski fahren' mean in English?
skiing
'Ski fahren' means 'skiing' in English. The other options are different winter sports.
Seasonal Expressions
These common German phrases include seasonal words and are useful for everyday conversation about time, weather, and moods throughout the year.
| German Phrase | English Translation | Usage Example (German) | Usage Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| „Es ist Frühling.“ | “It’s spring.” | Es ist Frühling, die Blumen blühen. | It’s spring, the flowers are blooming. |
| „Im Sommer ist es heiß.“ | “It’s hot in summer.” | Im Sommer ist es oft sehr heiß. | It’s often very hot in summer. |
| „Der Herbst ist schön.“ | “Fall is beautiful.” | Der Herbst ist schön wegen der bunten Blätter. | Fall is beautiful because of the colorful leaves. |
| „Im Winter wird es früh dunkel.“ | “It gets dark early in winter.” | Im Winter wird es schon um fünf Uhr dunkel. | It gets dark as early as five o’clock in winter. |
| „Frühling liegt in der Luft.“ | “Spring is in the air.” | Frühling liegt in der Luft, alles erwacht. | Spring is in the air, everything awakens. |
| „Sommerzeit ist Urlaubszeit.“ | “Summer time is vacation time.” | Sommerzeit ist Urlaubszeit am Meer. | Summer time is vacation time at the sea. |
| „Im Herbst sammle ich Kastanien.“ | “In fall, I collect chestnuts.” | Im Herbst sammle ich Kastanien im Park. | In fall, I collect chestnuts in the park. |
| „Winterzeit ist Kuschelzeit.“ | “Wintertime is cuddle time.” | Winterzeit ist Kuschelzeit am Kamin. | Wintertime is cuddle time by the fireplace. |
| „Die Tage werden länger.“ | “The days are getting longer.” | Im Frühling werden die Tage länger. | In spring, the days are getting longer. |
| „Der Sommer ist vorbei.“ | “Summer is over.” | Der Sommer ist vorbei, der Herbst beginnt. | Summer is over; fall begins. |
'Die Tage werden länger.' significa ___.
What does 'Die Tage werden länger.' mean?
The days are getting longer.
'Die Tage werden länger.' means 'The days are getting longer.' This usually happens in spring.
Conclusion
Now you know all about German seasons — from Frühling to Winter — plus related vocabulary for weather, nature, and activities. These words and phrases will help you describe the world around you all year long. Keep practicing by talking about the season outside your window!
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- English Singular: spring
- English Plural: —
- English Example: Spring is my favorite season.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
