Ernte
Meaning and Usage
"Ernte" in German translates to "harvest" in English. It refers to the process of gathering a crop, typically done in the late summer or early autumn. The term is used to describe the act of collecting ripe crops from the fields.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Ernte" is a noun. It does not have any prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "erno", which means "harvest" or "harvest time".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Ernte" is similar in meaning to the English word "harvest" and is used in analogous contexts.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, the harvest season is often associated with festivities and celebrations, such as Oktoberfest in Germany, where the culmination of the harvest is celebrated with food, music, and cultural events.
Example Sentences
- Die Bauern begannen mit der Ernte der Weizenfelder.
- Im Herbst feiern wir die reiche Ernte.
Memory Tips
Associate "Ernte" with the English word "harvest" and think of a bountiful harvest as a symbol of abundance and celebration.
Additional Vocabulary
- Ernten (verb) - to harvest
- Erntedankfest - harvest festival
- Erträge - yields
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Ernte" is a feminine noun. The plural form is "Ernten".
Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich ernte (I harvest)
- du erntest (you harvest)
- er/sie/es erntet (he/she/it harvests)
- wir ernten (we harvest)
- ihr erntet (you all harvest)
- sie/Sie ernten (they/you harvest)