This is the 13704th most frequent Swedish word.
vintertid
"Vintertid" means "standard time" or "winter time," referring to the time observed when daylight saving time is not in effect.
In this sentence, 'vintertid' is used to describe the season of winter, emphasizing the time of year when daylight is limited.
Under vintertid blir dagarna mycket korta i Sverige.
During wintertime, the days become very short in Sweden.
Here, 'vintertid' references the period returning to standard time after daylight saving time ends, a temporal marker in the calendar.
Strax efter vintertid börjar växterna förbereda sig för vårens ankomst.
Shortly after daylight saving time ends, plants begin preparing for the arrival of spring.
In this instance, 'vintertid' is used generically to suggest colder months, highlighting cultural or leisure activities appropriate to the season.