Frühlingsanfang

start of spring

noun FRUEH-lings-an-fang Rare

Also means

first day of spring

Usage Note

Frühlingsanfang marks the beginning of spring, either meteorologically (March 1) or astronomically (around March 20 at the vernal equinox). It is a common topic in weather forecasts and media.

Examples

"Zum Frühlingsanfang werden die Tage spürbar länger."

Natural Translation

At the start of spring the days become noticeably longer.

Literal Translation

To the spring-start become the days noticeably longer.

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