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Trockenzeit
/ˈtʁɔkn̩ˌtsaɪ̯t/
dry season
In der Trockenzeit fallen viele Flüsse in Afrika fast trocken.
During the dry season, many rivers in Africa almost dry up.
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A period of the year with little or no rainfall, especially in tropical regions.
Die Trockenzeit dauert von November bis März.
The dry season lasts from November to March.
In der Trockenzeit müssen Bauern ihre Felder bewässern.
During the dry season, farmers need to irrigate their fields.
Often contrasted with the rainy season (Regenzeit) in tropical climates.
Collocations
lange Trockenzeitlong dry seasonTrockenzeit beginntdry season beginsTrockenzeit endetdry season ends
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Dürre'
'Trockenzeit' refers to a regular seasonal phenomenon, while 'Dürre' describes an extended period of abnormally low rainfall that can cause water shortages.
Word Origin
From German 'trocken' (dry) + 'Zeit' (time), first attested in the 19th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in climatology, agriculture, and geography to describe seasonal weather patterns in tropical and subtropical regions.
Word Breakdown
trocken
dry
adjectiveZeit
time
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