der Hochsommer
Translation
midsummer, high summer
Examples
Im Hochsommer ist es oft sehr heiß.
In midsummer, it is often very hot.
Wir genießen die langen Tage im Hochsommer.
We enjoy the long days in high summer.
Grammar Patterns
in midsummer / in high summer Wir fahren im Hochsommer ans Meer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: midsummer; Antonyms: winter, deep winter
Etymology
Composed of 'hoch' (high) and 'Sommer' (summer). It literally means 'high summer'.
Memory Tips
Think of the sun being at its 'highest' point ('hoch') during 'summer' ('Sommer').