der Sommertag
summer day
A day in the summer season, often associated with warm, sunny weather.
EXAMPLE
Wir verbrachten einen perfekten Sommertag mit Picknick im Park.
We spent a perfect summer day having a picnic in the park.
der Sommertag
summer day
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Meanings
der Sommertag
summer day
In meteorology, the official term for a day on which the maximum temperature reaches or exceeds 25 degrees Celsius.
EXAMPLE
Laut Wetterbericht hatten wir im Juni bereits zwölf Sommertage.
According to the weather report, we had already had twelve summer days in June.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is simply made up of 'der Sommer' (summer) and 'der Tag' (day). So it literally describes a day in summer.
EXAMPLE
An einem warmen Sommertag gehen wir gerne schwimmen.
On a warm summer day, we like to go swimming.
Typical adjectives
In its general meaning, 'Sommertag' (summer day) is often combined with positive and descriptive adjectives such as 'schön' (beautiful), 'perfekt' (perfect), 'heiß' (hot), or 'sonnig' (sunny).
EXAMPLE
Es war ein heißer Sommertag, perfekt für einen Ausflug an den See.
It was a hot summer day, perfect for a trip to the lake.
Context clue
You can recognize the meteorological meaning from the fact that it is often used in official contexts such as weather reports or statistics. Usually, an exact number or a temperature is mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Jahr hatten wir schon im Mai den ersten Sommertag mit über 25 Grad.
This year, we already had the first summer day with over 25 degrees in May.
In real life
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