No. 6,856 in German
fastenzeit
"Fastenzeit" means "Lenten season" or "period of fasting."
In a sentence
Die Fastenzeit ist eine wichtige Zeit für viele Christen.
The Lent is an important time for many Christians.
Here, 'Fastenzeit' refers to the religious period of Lent, highlighting its significance as a seasonal period in the Christian tradition.
Während der Fastenzeit verzichten manche Menschen auf Zucker.
During Lent, some people abstain from sugar.
In this usage, 'Fastenzeit' emphasizes the practice of abstinence associated with this period.
Fastenzeit bietet eine Gelegenheit zur inneren Einkehr.
Lent offers an opportunity for inner reflection.
Here, 'Fastenzeit' is conceptualized as a period for personal and spiritual reflection.
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