early morning hour
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early morning hour
The time in the early morning, usually shortly after sunrise. The term is often used to describe the special stillness or atmosphere of this time of day.
In der frühen Morgenstunde ist die Stadt noch ganz ruhig.
In the early morning hour, the city is still completely quiet.
The word is made up of 'Morgen' (morning) and 'Stunde' (hour). So it literally describes an hour of the morning, but it is used for the entire period of the early morning.
Die ersten Vögel zwitscherten in der Morgenstunde.
The first birds were chirping in the early morning hour.
The word 'Morgenstunde' (early morning hour) is often used to describe a special, quiet, or atmospheric mood. It sounds more poetic and elevated than simply 'am frühen Morgen' (in the early morning).
Er genoss die Stille der Morgenstunde, bevor die Stadt erwachte.
He enjoyed the stillness of the early morning hour before the city awoke.
This word is part of the well-known German proverb 'Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund' (the early morning has gold in its mouth). It means that it is worth getting up early and making use of the day.
Mein Opa stand immer um fünf Uhr auf und sagte: 'Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund!'
My grandpa always got up at five o'clock and said: 'The early morning has gold in its mouth!'
dawn
'Morgenstunde' and 'Morgengrauen' both refer to the early morning. The difference lies in the exact time and in style. 'Morgengrauen' is the time shortly before sunrise, when it slowly gets light. 'Morgenstunde' more often means an early hour in the morning, often already after sunrise, and can also emphasize the quiet mood of this time. Learners may confuse the words because both are very early in the day. If it is still dark and the sky is just beginning to get light, 'Morgengrauen' fits. If you mean the early, quiet time in the morning, 'Morgenstunde' fits.
In der stillen Morgenstunde trinkt Maria ihren Kaffee auf dem Balkon.
In the quiet early morning hour, Maria drinks her coffee on the balcony.
Beim Morgengrauen machten sich die Wanderer auf den Weg zum Gipfel.
At dawn, the hikers set off for the summit.