pre-season
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pre-season
The period immediately before the main season, especially in tourism or sports. This time is often characterized by lower prices or preparatory activities.
Wir reisen gerne in der Vorsaison, da die Strände dann noch nicht so überfüllt sind.
We like to travel in the pre-season because the beaches are not yet so crowded then.
The word is made up of the prefix 'Vor-' and the noun 'Saison' (season). 'Vor-' means 'before', so the word literally describes the time before the actual season.
Viele Hotels bieten in der Vorsaison günstigere Zimmer an.
Many hotels offer cheaper rooms in the pre-season.
When talking about activities during this period, the preposition 'in' with the dative is almost always used: 'in der Vorsaison' (in the pre-season).
In der Vorsaison ist es am Meer oft am schönsten.
In the pre-season, it is often most beautiful by the sea.
The word is mainly used in two contexts: in tourism (relating to travel, hotels, prices) and in sports (relating to the preparation and training phase before competition).
Die Mannschaft trainiert in der Vorsaison besonders hart.
The team trains especially hard in the pre-season.
preparation time
'die Vorsaison' and 'die Vorbereitungszeit' both refer to a period before something important. 'Vorsaison' is used mainly in tourism or sports: it is the time before the main season, often with fewer guests, lower prices, or training before the start. 'Vorbereitungszeit' is more general and means the time you need to prepare for an exam, a project, or an event. If it is about a season and travel or sports, 'Vorsaison' fits. If it is about studying, planning, or organizing, 'Vorbereitungszeit' fits.
In der Vorsaison sind die Hotels am Meer oft günstiger.
In the pre-season, hotels by the sea are often cheaper.
Für die Prüfung brauchen wir mindestens zwei Wochen Vorbereitungszeit.
For the exam, we need at least two weeks of preparation time.