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wintertime
The season of winter, characterized by cold temperatures, snow, and short days.
In der Winterzeit machen wir es uns abends gerne mit einer Tasse Tee gemütlich.
In wintertime, we like to make ourselves cozy in the evenings with a cup of tea.
standard time
The standard time that applies in many countries during the winter months, as opposed to daylight saving time. When switching to standard time, the clock is set back one hour.
Am letzten Sonntag im Oktober beginnt die Winterzeit.
Standard time begins on the last Sunday in October.
The word is a simple compound of 'der Winter' (winter) and 'die Zeit' (time). So it literally means 'the time of winter'.
Die Winterzeit ist für mich die schönste Zeit des Jahres.
Wintertime is the most beautiful time of year for me.
The meaning depends strongly on the context. If it is about weather, nature, or coziness, the season is meant. If it is about clocks, the time change, or 'Sommerzeit' (daylight saving time), standard time is meant.
Während der kalten Winterzeit heizen wir oft den Kamin an.
During the cold wintertime, we often light the fireplace.
When the season is meant, 'Winterzeit' (wintertime) is often combined with descriptive adjectives such as 'kalt' (cold), 'dunkel' (dark), 'still' (quiet), or 'gemütlich' (cozy).
Wir genießen die gemütliche Winterzeit mit vielen Kerzen.
We enjoy the cozy wintertime with lots of candles.
In connection with the time on the clock, there are fixed expressions such as 'die Umstellung auf die Winterzeit' (the switch to standard time) or 'die Uhr auf Winterzeit umstellen' (to set the clock to standard time).
Die Umstellung auf die Winterzeit findet immer am letzten Wochenende im Oktober statt.
The switch to standard time always takes place on the last weekend in October.
winter
Der Winter refers neutrally to the season. Die Winterzeit places greater emphasis on the entire period and its typical conditions, such as cold temperatures or short days. Use „der Winter“ for the season in general; when the duration or the particular conditions are important, „die Winterzeit“ also fits well.
In der Winterzeit brauchen viele Menschen wegen der kurzen Tage mehr Licht.
During wintertime, many people need more light because of the short days.
Im Winter wird es schon am späten Nachmittag dunkel.
In winter, it gets dark as early as late afternoon.
