die Ernte, -n
harvest
Das ist die Zeit oder Handlung, wenn reife Früchte, Gemüse oder Getreide von den Feldern gesammelt werden.
The German word "Ernte" is a noun that means "harvest" or "crop". It refers to the process of gathering mature crops from fields, or the actual yield of crops that have been harvested in a particular season. "Ernte" can also relate to the results or outcomes of any labor or enterprise, not just agricultural. Words with similar meanings include "Ertrag" (yield, return), "Ausbeute" (output, yield), and "Ergebnis" (result, outcome). These terms vary slightly in their connotations; "Ertrag" typically refers to the productive outcome, "Ausbeute" can imply the amount produced, often from natural resources, and "Ergebnis" is more general for any kind of result.
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Examples
Die Ernte beginnt im Herbst.noun
The harvest begins in autumn.
Während der Ernte arbeiten alle Bauern sehr hart.noun
During the harvest all the farmers work very hard.
Wegen des guten Wetters ist die Ernte dieses Jahr sehr reichhaltig.noun
Due to the good weather, this year's harvest is very abundant.
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