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der Sommer
summer
The warmest of the four seasons, which comes between spring and autumn.
example
In diesem Sommer wollen wir eine lange Fahrradtour machen.
This summer, we want to go on a long bike tour.
der Sommer
summer
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Correct preposition
If you want to express that something happens during this season, use the preposition 'in' with the dative: 'im Sommer' (in summer).
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer gehen wir oft im See schwimmen.
In summer, we often go swimming in the lake.
Word family
The adjective 'sommerlich' (summery) is derived from the noun 'der Sommer' (summer). It describes things that are typical of summer, such as the weather or clothing.
EXAMPLE
Heute herrscht ein schönes, sommerliches Wetter.
Today we have lovely, summery weather.
Fixed expression
The phrase 'Sommer wie Winter' (summer and winter) is a fixed expression. It means 'all year round' or 'no matter what season it is'.
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel ist Sommer wie Winter geöffnet.
The hotel is open summer and winter.
Register and style
This meaning is metaphorical and belongs to a poetic or elevated style. It is used to describe the prime or high point in a person's life.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer seines Schaffens schuf der Komponist seine berühmtesten Werke.
In the summer of his creative life, the composer created his most famous works.
Compare with
Sommer vs Winter
winter
'der Sommer' and 'der Winter' are two opposite seasons. Summer is the warmest time of the year and comes between spring and autumn. Winter is the coldest time and comes after autumn and before spring. The contrast is especially important for weather, clothing, travel, and leisure activities: in summer, people often think of warmth and long days, while in winter they tend to think of cold, snow, or short days.
Sommer
Im Sommer fahren viele Familien ans Meer.
In summer, many families go to the seaside.
Winter
Im Winter trägt sie morgens einen dicken Mantel.
In winter, she wears a thick coat in the morning.
In real life
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