This is the 9942nd most frequent German word.
omen
The German word "Omen" means "omen" in English, referring to a sign or event regarded as a portent of good or bad fortune.
In this sentence, 'Omen' refers to an event or occurrence that is interpreted as a sign of something significant or foreboding happening, used in a context to illustrate a superstition or belief.
Das plötzliche Schweigen der Vögel war ein schlechtes Omen.
The sudden silence of the birds was a bad omen.
Here, 'Omen' indicates a positive sign or portent, associating the occurrence of a sunny morning with the anticipation of good fortune for the year.
Ein gutes Omen für das neue Jahr ist ein sonniger Morgen am 1. Januar.
A sunny morning on January 1st is a good omen for the new year.
This usage highlights 'Omen' in the context of historical or cultural beliefs, showing its application in storytelling to interpret natural events as signs.