Frühjahrsmüdigkeit

spring fatigue

noun FRUE-yahrs-mue-dig-kyt Rare

Also means

springtime lethargy

Usage Note

Frühjahrsmüdigkeit is the well-known German concept of tiredness and low energy experienced in early spring, attributed to the body's adaptation to longer days and temperature changes. It is a cultural fixture in health discussions.

Examples

"Viele Deutsche klagen im März über Frühjahrsmüdigkeit."

Natural Translation

Many Germans complain of spring fatigue in March.

Literal Translation

Many Germans complain in March of spring-tiredness.

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