der Lenz
Translation
spring (poetic), springtime
Examples
Der Lenz ist endlich da.
Spring is finally here.
Er genoss den Lenz seines Lebens.
He enjoyed the spring of his life.
Grammar Patterns
der Lenz (as subject) spring (poetic) Der Lenz ist gekommen.
des Lenzes (as genitive object) of the spring (poetic) Die Poesie des Lenzes ist einzigartig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Frühling (spring), Frühjahr (springtime); Antonyms: Herbst (autumn)
Etymology
From Old High German 'lenzo', related to 'lang' (long), referring to the lengthening of days.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'lengthening' days of spring. 'Lenz' sounds gentle and poetic, like the season.