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Dämmerungszeit

twilight period; the time around dusk or dawn

noun DE-mer-ungs-tsait Rare
Time Time of Day

Usage Note

Dämmerungszeit refers to either the morning or evening twilight hour. In wildlife and photography contexts it is used to describe the low-light window when certain animals are most active (Dämmerungstiere). Less common than Dämmerung alone.

Examples

"Rehe sind in der Dämmerungszeit besonders aktiv und wechseln auf die Felder."

Natural Translation

Deer are particularly active during twilight and move out onto the fields.

Literal Translation

Deer are during the twilight-time particularly active and change to the fields.

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