Sonnenwende

solstice

noun ZON-nen-ven-de Less Common

Usage Note

Sonnenwende names the turning point of the sun's path, the longest or shortest day, feminine: die Sonnenwende. Specify with Sommersonnenwende or Wintersonnenwende. The word literally means "sun's turning".

Examples

"Zur Sommersonnenwende bleibt es bis spät hell."

Natural Translation

At the summer solstice it stays light until late.

Literal Translation

At-the summer-sun-turn stays it until late light.

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