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summery
Describes something that is typical of summer or reminiscent of summer, such as the weather, temperatures, or atmosphere.
Bei dem sommerlichen Wetter gehen wir heute an den See.
With this summery weather, we're going to the lake today.
The adjective 'sommerlich' (summery) is formed from the noun 'der Sommer' (summer) and the ending '-lich' (-ly/-like). This ending often means 'like' or 'typical of' and is frequently used to form adjectives from nouns (e.g. 'winterlich' (wintry), 'freundlich' (friendly)).
Die Landschaft hatte eine fast herbstliche Stimmung.
The landscape had an almost autumnal mood.
'Sommerlich' can stand as an adjective before a noun or function adverbially to describe a verb or adjective. As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
Wir machten einen sommerlichen Spaziergang am Strand.
We took a summery walk on the beach.
The word is often combined with weather, atmosphere, or clothing. Common phrases are 'sommerliche Temperaturen' (summery temperatures), 'ein sommerlicher Abend' (a summery evening), 'leichte, sommerliche Kleidung' (light, summery clothing), or 'eine sommerliche Brise' (a summery breeze).
Eine sommerliche Brise wehte vom Meer herüber.
A summery breeze blew in from the sea.
'Sommerlich' usually has a positive, pleasant meaning. It describes not only that something fits summer, but often also the light, warm, and beautiful aspects of the season.
Die Party hatte eine entspannte, sommerliche Atmosphäre.
The party had a relaxed, summery atmosphere.
light / easy
'leicht' and 'sommerlich' can overlap when talking about clothing. In that case, 'leicht' mainly describes that something is not heavy or not thick. 'Sommerlich' means that something suits summer or is suitable for warm weather. That is why a summery dress can often also be light. But the words are not the same: a light jacket can also be suitable in spring or autumn, and 'sommerlich' describes more the style, the season, or the atmosphere. Learners may confuse them because both occur in connection with clothing for warm weather. Memory tip: 'leicht' describes the quality, while 'sommerlich' describes the connection to summer.
Bei der Feier im Garten tragen die Gäste sommerliche Kleidung.
At the garden party, the guests are wearing summery clothes.
Für den Spaziergang nimmt Lisa eine leichte Jacke mit.
Lisa takes a light jacket with her for the walk.