die Erntezeit
harvest season
The time of year when ripe crops, fruit, or grapes are harvested.
EXAMPLE
Während der Erntezeit arbeiten viele Helfer auf den Feldern.
During the harvest season, many workers work in the fields.
die Erntezeit
harvest season
die Erntezeit, die Erntezeiten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Erntezeit, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Erntezeiten |
| genitive | der Erntezeit |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Erntezeit | die Erntezeiten |
| accusative | die Erntezeit | die Erntezeiten |
| dative | der Erntezeit | den Erntezeiten |
| genitive | der Erntezeit | der Erntezeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Erntezeit' (harvest season) is made up of 'Ernte' (harvest) and 'Zeit' (time). It therefore refers to a specific period defined by the harvest.
EXAMPLE
In der Erntezeit sind die Straßen auf dem Land oft voller Traktoren.
During the harvest season, the roads in rural areas are often full of tractors.
Time expressions
For a period of time, 'in der Erntezeit' (during the harvest season) and 'während der Erntezeit' (during the harvest season) are especially common. Both phrases describe when something happens over the course of this season.
EXAMPLE
Während der Erntezeit beginnt der Arbeitstag für viele Menschen schon früh am Morgen.
During the harvest season, many people start their workday early in the morning.
In der Erntezeit sind zusätzliche Arbeitskräfte besonders gefragt.
During the harvest season, additional workers are especially in demand.
Typical collocations
'Erntezeit' (harvest season) often appears with verbs and expressions from agriculture, such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'sich auf die Erntezeit vorbereiten' (to prepare for the harvest season), 'viel Arbeit bedeuten' (to mean a lot of work), and 'zusätzliche Helfer brauchen' (to need additional workers).
EXAMPLE
Für die Winzer bedeutet die Erntezeit jedes Jahr besonders viel Arbeit.
For winegrowers, the harvest season means a great deal of work every year.
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