This is the 15819th most frequent German word.
überwintern
To spend or survive the winter.
In this sentence, 'überwintern' is used to describe how animals, such as birds, spend or survive the winter season in a specific location.
Die Vögel ziehen nach Süden, um dort zu überwintern.
The birds migrate south to overwinter there.
Here, 'überwintern' refers to humans staying in a place during the winter season, often implying a long-term stay for the whole winter.
Wir haben beschlossen, in unserem Ferienhaus in den Bergen zu überwintern.
We decided to spend the winter in our vacation home in the mountains.
This usage of 'überwintern' illustrates how plants are kept alive through the winter, usually with specific conditions.