Nebensaison

low season, off-peak season

noun NAY-ben-zeh-zong Rare

Origin: from French saison

Usage Note

Nebensaison is the period outside the peak tourist season, when demand and prices are lower. It is the counterpart to Hauptsaison. Travelling in der Nebensaison is popular among budget travellers and those seeking quieter destinations.

Examples

"In der Nebensaison sind die Preise für Ferienwohnungen deutlich günstiger."

Natural Translation

In the low season, prices for holiday apartments are significantly cheaper.

Literal Translation

In the side-season, the prices for holiday-apartments are clearly cheaper.

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