Der Herbst
Example: Im Herbst fallen die Blätter von den Bäumen.
Definition
"Der Herbst" refers to the season of autumn, characterized by cooler temperatures and the shedding of leaves from trees. It marks the transition from summer to winter and is often associated with harvest time and changing foliage colors.
Etymology
The word "der Herbst" comes from Old High German 'herbist' or 'herbist,' meaning autumn. It is related to the concept of 'harvest,' reflecting the season when crops are gathered. Did you know? The term has remained relatively unchanged in German over centuries.
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"Der Herbst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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