Lent / fasting period
die Fastenzeit, die Fastenzeiten
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Lent / fasting period
A period established in many religions during which people fast or consciously give up certain foods and stimulants. In a Christian context, it usually refers to the 40 days before Easter.
Während der Fastenzeit verzichtet er traditionell auf Alkohol und Süßigkeiten.
During Lent, he traditionally gives up alcohol and sweets.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fastenzeiten |
| genitive | der Fastenzeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fastenzeit | die Fastenzeiten |
| accusative | die Fastenzeit | die Fastenzeiten |
| dative | der Fastenzeit | den Fastenzeiten |
| genitive | der Fastenzeit | der Fastenzeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a clear compound made from the verb 'fasten' (to fast) and the noun 'die Zeit' (time/period). So it literally refers to a time during which people fast.
Die Fastenzeit ist für viele Menschen eine Zeit der Besinnung.
For many people, Lent is a time of reflection.
In the Christian cultural sphere, 'die Fastenzeit' specifically refers to the 40-day period before Easter, which begins on Ash Wednesday. It is a time of preparation and abstinence.
Die Fastenzeit beginnt dieses Jahr schon im Februar.
Lent begins as early as February this year.
In connection with Lent, the verb 'verzichten auf' (+ accusative) is used very frequently to express what someone does not consume.
In der Fastenzeit verzichten viele auf Süßigkeiten.
During Lent, many people give up sweets.
