dry season / drying time
die Trockenzeit, die Trockenzeiten
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dry season
A longer period with no rain or very little rain, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. It is the opposite of the rainy season.
In der Trockenzeit führen viele Flüsse nur noch wenig Wasser.
During the dry season, many rivers carry very little water.
drying time
The time something needs to dry, such as paint, glue, or concrete.
Die Trockenzeit der Farbe beträgt etwa vier Stunden.
The drying time for the paint is about four hours.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Trockenzeiten |
| genitive | der Trockenzeit |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Trockenzeit | die Trockenzeiten |
| accusative | die Trockenzeit | die Trockenzeiten |
| dative | der Trockenzeit | den Trockenzeiten |
| genitive | der Trockenzeit | der Trockenzeiten |
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'Trockenzeit' (dry season / drying time) is made up of 'trocken' (dry) and 'Zeit' (time). The word therefore refers either to a period characterized by dryness or to the time needed for something to dry.
Die Trockenzeit beginnt in dieser Region meist im November.
The dry season usually begins in this region in November.
When the context involves weather, climate, rivers, or agriculture, it refers to a season with little precipitation. When materials such as paint, glue, or concrete are the focus, 'Trockenzeit' (drying time) refers to the time needed for them to dry.
Während der Trockenzeit müssen die Bauern ihre Felder bewässern.
During the dry season, farmers have to irrigate their fields.
Beachte bei der Reparatur die Trockenzeit des Klebstoffs.
When making the repair, pay attention to the drying time of the glue.
For the climate-related meaning, 'Trockenzeit' (dry season) is often used with 'in' or 'während'. Both prepositions refer to the period during which the dry conditions prevail.
In der Trockenzeit regnet es hier monatelang kaum.
During the dry season, it hardly rains here for months.
Während der Trockenzeit gibt es nur selten Gewitter.
There are only rarely thunderstorms during the dry season.
For the meaning related to drying, 'Trockenzeit' (drying time) is often used with materials or products. Common combinations include 'die Trockenzeit der Farbe' (the drying time of the paint), 'die Trockenzeit des Betons' (the drying time of the concrete), and 'eine kurze Trockenzeit' (a short drying time).
Die Trockenzeit des Betons verlängert sich bei niedrigen Temperaturen.
The drying time of the concrete increases at low temperatures.
