die Fastenzeit
Translation
Lent, fasting period
Examples
Die Fastenzeit beginnt am Aschermittwoch.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
In der Fastenzeit verzichtet er auf Alkohol.
During Lent, he abstains from alcohol.
Grammar Patterns
in der Fastenzeit during Lent In der Fastenzeit, many people eat less.
während der Fastenzeit during Lent During Lent, one should do good deeds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fastenkur (fasting cure).
Etymology
A compound word from 'fasten' (to fast) and 'Zeit' (time, period). It literally means 'fasting time'.
Memory Tips
Simply break it down: 'Fasten' (fast) + 'Zeit' (time) = the time for fasting. Very logical.