Adventszeit

Advent season; the four weeks before Christmas

noun at-VENTS-tsyt Rare

Origin: from Latin adventus (arrival)

Usage Note

Adventszeit is the four-week period before Christmas in the Christian calendar, marked by Advent wreaths and calendars. Closely associated with German customs like Lebkuchen and Glühwein: in der Adventszeit, die Adventszeit genießen.

Examples

"In der Adventszeit sind alle vier Kerzen des Adventskranzes entzündet."

Natural Translation

During Advent, all four candles of the Advent wreath are lit.

Literal Translation

In the Advent season are all four candles of the Advent wreath lit.

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