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Winterhalbjahr

winter half-year

noun VIN-ter-halp-yahr Rare
Time Seasons

Usage Note

Winterhalbjahr is the calendar half from October to March, contrasted with Sommerhalbjahr. Used in transport schedules (Winterfahrplan), agriculture, and school-year contexts.

Examples

"Der Fahrplan gilt für das gesamte Winterhalbjahr."

Natural Translation

The timetable is valid for the entire winter half-year.

Literal Translation

The timetable applies for the entire winter-half-year.

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