onset of winter
der Wintereinbruch, die Wintereinbrüche
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sudden onset of winter
The sudden arrival of winter weather with cold, frost, or snow.
Ein früher Wintereinbruch brachte schon im Oktober Schnee und Frost.
An early onset of winter brought snow and frost as early as October.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wintereinbrüche |
| genitive | des Wintereinbruchs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wintereinbruch | die Wintereinbrüche |
| accusative | den Wintereinbruch | die Wintereinbrüche |
| dative | dem Wintereinbruch | den Wintereinbrüchen |
| genitive | des Wintereinbruchs des Wintereinbruches | der Wintereinbrüche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wintereinbruch' is made up of 'Winter' (winter) and 'Einbruch' (break-in / onset). The second component emphasizes that winter arrives suddenly and noticeably.
Der Wintereinbruch überraschte viele Autofahrer auf den verschneiten Straßen.
The onset of winter caught many drivers by surprise on the snow-covered roads.
Common expressions include 'ein früher Wintereinbruch' (an early onset of winter), 'ein plötzlicher Wintereinbruch' (a sudden onset of winter), and 'nach dem Wintereinbruch' (after the onset of winter). Snow, frost, or icy roads are often mentioned in this context.
Wegen des plötzlichen Wintereinbruchs mussten mehrere Flüge gestrichen werden.
Several flights had to be canceled because of the sudden onset of winter.
'Wintereinbruch' is especially common in weather reports, news reports, and written statements about the weather. The word usually refers to a noticeable change in weather conditions within a short period of time.
Die Gemeinde bereitete sich nach dem Wintereinbruch auf starken Frost vor.
After the onset of winter, the municipality prepared for severe frost.
