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"Autumn (fall)" in German: Herbst
der Herbst
Autumn (fall) in German is der Herbst. Say im Herbst for in autumn. Leaves are buntes Laub, and school rhythm returns after Sommer.
Jacket season
Im Herbst brauche ich wieder die dicke Jacke.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Herbst
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der HAIRPST
/deːɐ̯ hɛʁpst/
der HAIRPST. Soft h; e as in "bed"; rst clustered at the end.
"Autumn (fall)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Herbst | autumn, fall Season. | Season. |
| im Herbst | in autumn Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Herbstferien | autumn break School holiday. | School holiday. |
| Herbstwetter | autumn weather Cool and damp. | Cool and damp. |
How to use Herbst in real life
- 1Jacket season
Im Herbst brauche ich wieder die dicke Jacke.
In autumn I need the thick jacket again.
Im Herbst.
- 2Park walk
Der Herbst färbt die Bäume gelb und rot.
Autumn colors the trees yellow and red.
Der Herbst.
- 3Study plan
Im Herbst starte ich den neuen Kurs.
In autumn I'm starting the new course.
Seasonal plan.
Mistakes English speakers make with Herbst
Incorrect: die Herbst
Correct: der Herbst
Masculine.
Incorrect: in Herbst
Correct: im Herbst
Use im.
Good to know
Herbst means shorter days, grape harvest talk in wine regions, and cozy indoor evenings. Herbstferien give families a mid-term break.
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Planning a leaf-peeping weekend
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Wann sind die Wälder am schönsten?
When are the forests prettiest?
You
Im Herbst, meist Mitte Oktober.
In autumn, usually mid-October.
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Der Herbst kommt dieses Jahr früh.
Autumn is coming early this year.
You
Dann buchen wir eine Hütte.
Then we'll book a cabin.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Autumn (fall)" in German
How do you say autumn in German?
Der Herbst.
In autumn?
Im Herbst.
Autumn break?
Herbstferien.
Gender?
Masculine: der Herbst.
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