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Nasszeit
/ˈnasˌtsaɪt/
wet period
Während der Nasszeit im Herbst ist der Boden besonders matschig.
During the wet period in autumn, the ground is particularly muddy.
Engineering
technical
A period characterized by frequent rainfall or high humidity, leading to wet conditions.
Die Nasszeit beeinflusst die Bodenstabilität bei Bauprojekten.
The wet period affects soil stability in construction projects.
In der Landwirtschaft muss man während der Nasszeit besonders auf Pilzbefall achten.
In agriculture, one must be particularly vigilant about fungal infections during the wet period.
Commonly used in technical contexts such as civil engineering, agriculture, and environmental science to describe prolonged periods of moisture.
informal
A slang term for a period of excessive rain or damp weather.
Dieses Jahr hatten wir eine richtig lange Nasszeit – alles ist immer nass!
This year we had a really long wet period – everything is always damp!
Used colloquially to express frustration about prolonged rainy weather.
Collocations
Nasszeit im Herbstwet period in autumnlange Nasszeitlong wet periodNasszeit in den Tropenwet season in the tropics
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'Nasszeit' in technical contexts
In engineering or agriculture, 'Nasszeit' specifically refers to a period of moisture that affects soil stability or crop health. Do not confuse it with general rainy weather unless the context is technical.
Gold Rule
Use 'Nasszeit' for technical descriptions
When describing soil conditions, construction timelines, or agricultural planning, 'Nasszeit' is the precise term. For casual conversation about rain, use 'Regenzeit' or 'Regenperiode'.
Word Origin
Compound of 'nass' (wet) and 'Zeit' (time/period), first attested in the early 20th century. Reflects the compounding nature of German, where two nouns combine to form a new concept.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in technical or informal contexts. In formal writing, terms like 'Regenzeit' (rainy season) or 'feuchte Periode' (wet period) are preferred. The term is more common in regions with distinct wet and dry seasons, such as tropical or temperate climates.
Word Breakdown
nass
wet
adjectiveZeit
time/period
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch