No. 15,819 in German
überwintern
To spend or survive the winter.
In a sentence
Die Vögel ziehen nach Süden, um dort zu überwintern.
The birds migrate south to overwinter there.
In this sentence, 'überwintern' is used to describe how animals, such as birds, spend or survive the winter season in a specific location.
Wir haben beschlossen, in unserem Ferienhaus in den Bergen zu überwintern.
We decided to spend the winter in our vacation home in the mountains.
Here, 'überwintern' refers to humans staying in a place during the winter season, often implying a long-term stay for the whole winter.
Manche Pflanzen können im Gewächshaus überwintern, wenn es gut beheizt ist.
Some plants can overwinter in the greenhouse if it is well-heated.
This usage of 'überwintern' illustrates how plants are kept alive through the winter, usually with specific conditions.
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