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Spätwinter

late winter

noun SHPEHT-vin-ter Rare
Time Seasons

Usage Note

Spätwinter spans February–March, when winter lingers but spring hints appear. Im Spätwinter temperatures can swing between frost and mild days. Meteorologically the coldest period is often the Hochwinter.

Examples

"Im Spätwinter kehren die ersten Zugvögel zurück."

Natural Translation

In late winter the first migratory birds return.

Literal Translation

In the late-winter return the first migrant-birds back.

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