das Winterhalbjahr
Translation
winter half-year, winter semester
Examples
Das Winterhalbjahr dauert von Oktober bis März.
The winter half-year lasts from October to March.
Im Winterhalbjahr sind die Tage kürzer.
In the winter half-year, the days are shorter.
Grammar Patterns
in the winter half-year In the winter half-year, there are fewer hours of sunshine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: winter season; Antonyms: Sommerhalbjahr (summer half-year)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Winter' (winter) + 'halb' (half) + 'Jahr' (year).
Memory Tips
Break it down into its three parts: Winter + halb + Jahr. It literally means 'winter-half-year'.