Herbst
autumn, fall
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/hɛʁpst/
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Cultural Note
German autumn brings beloved traditions: Oktoberfest in Munich, Erntedankfest (harvest festival), Martinsganzessen (roast goose for St. Martin's Day on November 11), and Federweißer (partially fermented new wine) paired with Zwiebelkuchen (onion cake). The autumn foliage is celebrated in regions like the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley.
📝 Example Sentences
Im Herbst verfärben sich die Blätter.
In autumn the leaves change color.
Der Herbst ist die Zeit der Ernte.
Autumn is the time of harvest.
Im Herbst trinken wir neuen Wein.
In autumn we drink new wine.