In German
Winter
Meaning: winter
Formal or informal? “Winter” is winter. For “in winter” say “im Winter”.
Example sentences
Im Winter ist es sehr kalt.
In winter it is very cold.
Der Winter ist sehr lang.
The winter is very long.
Wir fahren im Winter Ski.
We go skiing in winter.
Grammar note
“Der Winter” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. For “in winter” use “im Winter”, the dative of “in dem”.
Common mistake
Don't say “in Winter” or “im die Winter”. Use “im Winter” for in winter. The word is spelled with a W, not a V.
Quick check
Which German word means “winter”?
More words on this topic
Keep learning German
Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in winter” in German?
“Im Winter”, with “im” as a contraction of “in dem”.
What is the gender of “Winter”?
Masculine: “der Winter”.