Winteranfang

beginning of winter

noun VIN-ter-an-fang Rare

Usage Note

Winteranfang refers to the start of winter, either on 1 December (meteorological) or around 21 December (astronomical, the winter solstice). German media routinely report on whether the Winteranfang will bring snow.

Examples

"Der meteorologische Winteranfang ist immer am ersten Dezember."

Natural Translation

The meteorological start of winter is always on the first of December.

Literal Translation

The meteorological winter-beginning is always on the first December.

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