seasonal
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seasonal
Occurring, available, or common only at a certain time of year; dependent on the season.
Spargel ist ein saisonales Gemüse, das es nur im Frühling gibt.
Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable that is only available in spring.
'Saisonal' belongs to the word family of 'die Saison' (the season). The ending '-al' is a typical ending for adjectives formed from loanwords and means 'relating to'.
Die Speisekarte des Restaurants wechselt mit jeder Saison.
The restaurant's menu changes with every season.
'Saisonal' is most often used in connection with food, e.g. 'saisonales Gemüse' (seasonal vegetables) or 'saisonale Früchte' (seasonal fruits). But it also fits other topics such as 'saisonale Kleidung' (seasonal clothing), 'saisonale Arbeitslosigkeit' (seasonal unemployment), or 'saisonale Angebote' (seasonal offers).
Im Herbst gibt es viele saisonale Kürbisgerichte.
In autumn there are many seasonal pumpkin dishes.
A common and useful combination is 'saisonal bedingt'. This expression means 'caused by the season' or 'dependent on the season'.
Die höheren Preise im Sommer sind oft saisonal bedingt.
The higher prices in summer are often seasonal.
annual / yearly
'jährlich' and 'saisonal' both describe when something occurs. 'jährlich' means once a year or for a whole year. 'saisonal' means that something is common, available, or important only in a particular season or time of year. The words can be confused because both have to do with time within the year. 'jährlich' fits regular appointments or due dates, such as exams or fees. 'saisonal' fits things like fruit, work, or offers that depend on the season.
Im Supermarkt gibt es jetzt saisonales Gemüse aus der Region.
The supermarket now has seasonal vegetables from the region.
Der Mitgliedsbeitrag wird jährlich bezahlt.
The membership fee is paid annually.