German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Winter" in German: Winter
der Winter
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.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Winter
Say it
der VIN-ter
/deːɐ̯ ˈvɪntɐ/
der VIN-ter. W as English v; short i; clear t.
"Winter" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Winter | winter Season. | Season. |
| im Winter | in winter Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Wintermantel | winter coat Clothing. | Clothing. |
| Winterferien | winter break School holiday. | School holiday. |
How to use Winter in real life
- 1Ski plans
Im Winter fahren wir in die Alpen.
In winter we're going to the Alps.
Im Winter.
- 2Heating bill
Der Winter wird dieses Jahr teuer bei der Heizung.
Winter will be expensive for heating this year.
Der Winter.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a coat
ChatPal
Brauchst du das wirklich?
Do you really need that?
You
Ja. Der Winter kommt früher als gedacht.
Yes. Winter is coming earlier than expected.
ChatPal
Stimmt — im Winter frierst du sonst.
True — in winter you'll freeze otherwise.
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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