indian summer

• Eine Periode ungewöhnlich warmen und trockenen Wetters, die im späten Herbst oder zu Beginn des Winters auftritt, oft nach den ersten Frösten. Auch metaphorisch verwendet für eine späte Phase des Erfolgs, Glücks oder der Produktivität im Leben oder in der Karriere.

A period of unusually warm, dry weather that occurs in late autumn or early winter, often after the first frost. Also used metaphorically to describe a late period of success, happiness, or productivity in someone's life or career.

1. Warm autumn weatherB2formal

   A period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that occurs in late autumn or early winter, often after the first frost.

   Altweibersommer

   • We enjoyed an Indian summer in October, with temperatures reaching 25°C.
   • The garden bloomed again during the Indian summer.
   • An Indian summer is a rare treat in this region.

2. Late period of success or happinessC1informal

   A metaphorical term for a late period in life or a career that is unexpectedly successful, happy, or productive.

   Später Lebensabschnitt des Erfolgs oder Glücks

   • The actor's career enjoyed an Indian summer with a series of award-winning roles.
   • After retirement, she had an Indian summer of travel and creativity.
   • The company experienced an Indian summer of profits before the market crashed.