mating season
die Paarungszeit, die Paarungszeiten
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mating season
The period during which animals of a species mate in order to reproduce.
Während der Paarungszeit kämpfen die männlichen Hirsche um die Weibchen.
During the mating season, the male deer fight over the females.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Paarungszeiten |
| genitive | der Paarungszeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Paarungszeit | die Paarungszeiten |
| accusative | die Paarungszeit | die Paarungszeiten |
| dative | der Paarungszeit | den Paarungszeiten |
| genitive | der Paarungszeit | der Paarungszeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Paarungszeit' is made up of 'Paarung' (mating) and 'Zeit' (time). The word therefore refers to the time during which mating takes place.
Die Paarungszeit der Seehunde beginnt im Frühjahr.
The mating season of the seals begins in spring.
'Paarungszeit' is often used with 'während' (during) or 'in' (in). In standard German, the genitive usually follows 'während', while the dative is used here after 'in'.
Während der Paarungszeit sind die Tiere besonders aktiv.
During the mating season, the animals are particularly active.
In der Paarungszeit beobachten Forschende das Verhalten der Vögel genau.
During the mating season, researchers carefully observe the birds' behavior.
'Paarungszeit' is used particularly often in texts about animal biology, nature conservation, and zoology. Typical collocations include 'die Paarungszeit beginnt' (the mating season begins), 'die Paarungszeit endet' (the mating season ends), and 'während der Paarungszeit' (during the mating season).
Bei vielen Amphibien ist die Paarungszeit vom Wetter abhängig.
In many amphibians, the mating season depends on the weather.
