In Dutch we both use ‘herfst’ and ‘najaar’ which translates to ‘after year’. Which is a bit weird because the first part of the najaar is also called the nazomer which translates to ‘after summer’. My guess would be that back in the day the year ended after the harvest (could be similar roots as herfst?) instead in the middle of winter.
In Dutch we both use ‘herfst’ and ‘najaar’ which translates to ‘after year’. Which is a bit weird because the first part of the najaar is also called the nazomer which translates to ‘after summer’. My guess would be that back in the day the year ended after the harvest (could be similar roots as herfst?) instead in the middle of winter.
When I first moved here in 1991 and started learning Dutch I was soooooo confused. How can there be more than four seasons!?