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"Winter" in German: Winter

der Winter

Say it: der VIN-termasculine · der Winternoun/deːɐ̯ ˈvɪntɐ/

Winter in German is der Winter. Say im Winter for in winter. Snow talk uses Schnee; cold days bring Frost and dicke Jacken.

Ski plans

Im Winter fahren wir in die Alpen.
In winter we're going to the Alps.
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der VIN-ter

/deːɐ̯ ˈvɪntɐ/

der VIN-ter. W as English v; short i; clear t.

"Winter" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
der Winterwinter

Season.

im Winterin winter

Time phrase.

Wintermantelwinter coat

Clothing.

Winterferienwinter break

School holiday.

How to use Winter in real life

  1. 1Ski plans

    Im Winter fahren wir in die Alpen.

    In winter we're going to the Alps.

    Im Winter.

  2. 2Heating bill

    Der Winter wird dieses Jahr teuer bei der Heizung.

    Winter will be expensive for heating this year.

    Der Winter.

  3. 3Wardrobe swap

    Vor dem Winter hole ich die Stiefel aus dem Keller.

    Before winter I get the boots from the basement.

    Season prep.

Mistakes English speakers make with Winter

Incorrect: die Winter

Correct: der Winter

Masculine season noun.

Incorrect: in Winter

Correct: im Winter

Use im for in winter.

Good to know

German winters vary hard by region: mild in the west, icy in the Alps. Advent markets and early darkness shape how people talk about der Winter.

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Buying a coat

  1. ChatPal

    Brauchst du das wirklich?

    Do you really need that?

  2. You

    Ja. Der Winter kommt früher als gedacht.

    Yes. Winter is coming earlier than expected.

  3. ChatPal

    Stimmt im Winter frierst du sonst.

    True — in winter you'll freeze otherwise.

  4. You

    Dann nehme ich die lange Jacke.

    Then I'll take the long jacket.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Winter" in German

How do you say winter?

Der Winter.

In winter?

Im Winter.

Gender?

Masculine: der Winter.

Winter coat?

Wintermantel / Winterjacke.

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