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honeymoon
The first period of time or the traditional vacation trip of a newly married couple directly after the wedding.
Sie verbrachten ihre Flitterwochen auf einer tropischen Insel.
They spent their honeymoon on a tropical island.
The word consists of 'Flitter' (historically meaning something shiny or tender) and 'Woche' (week). So it describes a shining, special time directly after the wedding.
Das Paar freut sich schon seit Monaten auf seine Flitterwochen.
The couple has been looking forward to their honeymoon for months.
Although the word 'Woche' (week) is singular, the plural 'die Flitterwochen' is very commonly used for the honeymoon trip, even if the trip lasts only one week.
Wo habt ihr eure Flitterwochen verbracht?
Where did you spend your honeymoon?
In connection with the honeymoon trip, the word is often combined with the verbs 'fahren' (to go/drive), 'fliegen' (to fly), or 'verbringen' (to spend). You are 'in den Flitterwochen' (on your honeymoon) or go 'in die Flitterwochen' (on a honeymoon).
Für ihre Flitterwochen fliegen sie nach Italien.
For their honeymoon, they are flying to Italy.
In a figurative sense, 'Flitterwoche' (honeymoon period) describes the first, problem-free initial phase of a new situation, usually in politics or professional life. The context makes it clear that it is not about a wedding.
Für die neue Regierung sind die Flitterwochen vorbei; jetzt beginnt die harte Arbeit.
For the new government, the honeymoon period is over; now the hard work begins.