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Sommerzeit

summertime, daylight saving time

noun ZO-mer-tsait Rare
Time Seasons

Usage Note

Sommerzeit means both 'the summer period' and specifically 'daylight saving time (CEST)' in Germany. Die Uhren auf Sommerzeit umstellen = 'to put the clocks forward'. Contrast Winterzeit (standard time, CET).

Examples

"Wenn die Sommerzeit beginnt, wird es abends länger hell."

Natural Translation

When daylight saving time begins, evenings stay light longer.

Literal Translation

When the summer-time begins, becomes it evenings longer bright.

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