herbstlich
autumnal
Belonging to or typical of autumn.
EXAMPLE
Die herbstliche Landschaft leuchtete in warmen roten und goldenen Farben.
The autumnal landscape glowed with warm red and golden colors.
herbstlich
autumnal
herbstlich – herbstlicher – am herbstlichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry herbstlich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | herbstlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | herbstlicher |
| superlative | am herbstlichsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
The noun „Herbst“ (autumn) is contained in „herbstlich“ (autumnal). The ending „-lich“ turns it into an adjective, which can help you remember its connection to the season.
EXAMPLE
Auf unserem Spaziergang genossen wir die herbstliche Ruhe im Park.
During our walk, we enjoyed the autumnal tranquility in the park.
Weather and temperatures
Common collocations are „herbstliches Wetter“ (autumnal weather) and „herbstliche Temperaturen“ (autumnal temperatures). Even outside autumn, this word can describe weather that reminds you of the season.
EXAMPLE
Schon Ende August hatten wir herbstliche Temperaturen.
As early as the end of August, we had autumnal temperatures.
Describing decorations
„Herbstlich“ (autumnal) is often used with „dekorieren“ (to decorate) or „schmücken“ (to adorn), describing a design featuring suitable colors and materials. Typical elements include colorful leaves, chestnuts, and pumpkins.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben den Tisch mit Kastanien und bunten Blättern herbstlich dekoriert.
We decorated the table in an autumnal style with chestnuts and colorful leaves.
In real life
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