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What is the difference between "på vårparten" and "om våren"?

Posted: 2016-11-19, 2:25
by brunilda
Hello all, can you explain if there is a difference between those two temporal expressions and what the difference consists of? For example, is either one of these correct/incorrect:
Vi sees om våren.
VI sees på vårparten.
Thank you,

Re: What is the difference between "på vårparten" and "om våren"?

Posted: 2016-11-19, 19:05
by Astrum
Hello! I don't have much time, so I'll keep this short:

Våren = spring, whereas vårparten = last part of winter + spring.

Please let me know if anything is unclear or uncovered!

Re: What is the difference between "på vårparten" and "om våren"?

Posted: 2016-11-20, 16:42
by brunilda
Thank you. So both sentences are possible and understandable. But with different temporal meanings, got it.
Thanks!

Re: What is the difference between "på vårparten" and "om våren"?

Posted: 2016-11-20, 20:36
by Astrum
Yes, that is correct, although "vi se(e)s om våren" is nonstandard, as opposed to "vi se(e)s til våren".