Vorsaison

pre-season, low season (early)

noun FOR-zeh-zong Rare

Origin: from French saison

Usage Note

Vorsaison is the period just before the main tourist or sports season. Hotels offer lower prices in der Vorsaison. Contrast Hauptsaison (peak season) and Nachsaison (post-season).

Examples

"In der Vorsaison sind die Hotels günstiger und weniger überfüllt."

Natural Translation

In the pre-season hotels are cheaper and less crowded.

Literal Translation

In the pre-season are the hotels cheaper and less overcrowded.

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