Meaning 1neutral · 90%
the season after winter and before summer, when it gets warmer and plants grow again
Natural examples
Im Frühling werden die Tage länger.
The days get longer in spring.
Der Frühling ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit.
Spring is my favorite season.
Viele Blumen blühen im Frühling.
Many flowers bloom in spring.
Usage note
“Spring” is one of the four seasons. For a general time, say “in spring.”
Useful combinations
im Frühling — in springAnfang des Frühlings — at the beginning of springwarmer Frühling — a warm spring
Common mistake
in Frühling
im Frühling
For a general time with a season, use im.
Mini-lesson: Spring
“Spring” is one of the four seasons. For a general time, say “in spring.”
Check your learning
Choose one answer.Which sentence correctly describes flowers blooming in spring?