Im Sommer
Translation
in summer, during the summer
Examples
Im Sommer fahren wir ans Meer.
In summer, we go to the sea.
Im Sommer ist es oft sehr heiß.
In summer, it is often very hot.
Grammar Patterns
((Temporal adverbial)) in summer Im Sommer ist das Wetter schön.
Similar Words
Synonyms: während des Sommers; Antonyms: im Winter (in winter)
Etymology
It's a contraction of 'in dem Sommer,' which means 'in the summer.' 'Sommer' is the German word for 'summer.'
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'summer.' The sound 'Sommer' is very similar. 'Im' simply means 'in the'.