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die Dämmerung info.

Tips to remember the German word ‘die Dämmerung’:

1. Break the word down: ‘die’ means ‘the’ in German, and ‘Dämmerung’ refers to the twilight or dusk.
2. Visualize the context: Imagine a serene sunset or the moments just before the sun rises, as these are the times associated with ‘die Dämmerung.’
3. Associate it with the time of day: Recall that ‘die Dämmerung’ refers to the period between daylight and darkness, when the sky is partially lit but not completely dark.

Explanations and other words that mean the same thing:

‘Die Dämmerung’ is a German noun that translates to ‘twilight’ or ‘dusk’ in English. It describes the period of partially-illuminated light between day and night, occurring early morning or late evening. There aren’t many direct synonyms for ‘die Dämmerung’ in German. However, you could use ‘die Abenddämmerung’ to specifically refer to the dusk, or ‘die Morgendämmerung’ for dawn.

Alternate meanings and examples of sentences:

1. Slang or idiomatic expressions:
– In colloquial German, sometimes ‘die Dämmerung’ is metaphorically used to describe a transitional or ambiguous state, like a gray area: “Ich befinde mich in der Dämmerung zwischen Liebe und Hass” (I find myself in the twilight between love and hate).

2. Examples of sentences using ‘die Dämmerung’:
– Die Dämmerung über den Bergen war atemberaubend. (The twilight over the mountains was breathtaking.)
– Jeden Morgen genieße ich die Stille der Morgendämmerung. (Every morning, I enjoy the quietness of dawn.)
– Wir spazieren gerne in der Abenddämmerung entlang des Flusses. (We like to stroll along the river at dusk.)

Note: Remember to always use ‘die’ before ‘Dämmerung’ since the noun requires the definite article in German.

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