Ways to Say Autumn

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in Latin:  autumnus
n French:  automne
in Italian:  autunno
in Spanish:  otoño
in Portuguese:  outono
in Arabic:  خريف
in Lakota:  ptaŋyétu
in Cebuano:  tingdagdag
in Somali:  deyr
in Greek:  φθινόπωρο
in Chechan:  güire
in Thai:  ฤดูใบไม้ร่วง
in Persian:  پاييز 
in Czech:  podzim
in Finnish:  syksy
in Japanese:  秋
in Chinese:  秋天
in Danish:  efterår
in Dutch:  herfst
in low German:  harvst
in Old English:  hærfest
in Icelandic:  haust

Or, in Me:
haystacks
gravel-road drives
dark earth and morning
dried herbs
acorns
bonfires
wild rice
yelloworangeredbrown
tractors and harvest time
pomegranates
warm cheese
corners of swirling leaves
dawn fog
pumpkins
auburn skies
I see you, you see me
thinner trees
cheers from fields on Friday nights
warm soup
hearty bread
frost
moon all golden, so high

Comments

  1. Wild_BillSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    In Abenaki-Tagugo

    In my mind-Bliss

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  2. Nature-DrunkSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Wonderful! I think of squeaky swing sets, chimney smoke and orange flavored cupcakes.

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  3. Emily BrisseSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Bill -- Autumn is my very favorite time of year. Bliss, indeed.

    I love your inclusions, Amber. Squeaky swing sets! Yes.

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  4. LisaOctober 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    The feelings and nostalgia fall brings are universal as your post shows. Nice read.

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  5. Emily BrisseOctober 27, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks, Lisa. As I found on your own blog, autumn has a way of inspiring, doesn't it? :) Thanks for the comment!

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  6. Wild_BillSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    With out a doubt my favorite season, but winter is a very close second. Autumn means fresh clean air, migrating geese singing their songs, and apple pie!

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:19 AM

      Yes, yes, and yes. And after a summer of fresh produce, there is something about the heartier fare of autumn meals that I just crave. Acorn squash? Check!

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  7. Walk With Father NatureSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Emily:

    Cross Country Meets! Longer, cooler runs in the country.
    Art Prize, Grand Rapids.
    And of course the colors that are so exquisite all over MICHIGAN !

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:20 AM

      You were a cross country runner, eh, Richard? My husband loves these cooler temperatures too for the ease in which he can slice through a day without overheating. And the leaves, the leaves: watching some of them change right now.

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  8. niaSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    ın my own landguage (Turkish) autumn has a three names = 1)"Sonbahar" , 2) "Hazan", 3) "Güz"....

    Thank you, with my love, nia

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      Beautiful! What's the reason behind all three of them? Do they mean something slightly different? Hazan reminds me the most of change, for some reason. So glad you shared these.

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  9. PhilSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    If you're a north Florida swamp dog hogman guy who has spent WAY TOO MANY days inside over the last six months hiding from this year's record crop of bugs, Bugs, BUGS the way you say autumn is WHOOPEEEE!

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      Ha! I'm celebrating with you. Very very ready to have these fruit flies gone from my home... Whoopee, indeed!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Good luck at the conference, Emily! Wish I could be there. Autumn in Minnesota is life affirming; I've always found that curious. Cheers. J

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      I completely agree, Jen. I feel strong energy this time of year, even though all that green is going away. And thanks for the luck. :)

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  11. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Autumn and spring, both are my favourites. So much to enjoy about each one. Hope you have a refreshing and inspiring time away.

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

      Just back from the conference. The leaves were changing an hour and a half north in a way that hasn't quite reached us in the Minneapolis region. It was so nice to have that taste of what is to come. There was even frost on our windows this morning!

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  12. Minnesota Prairie RootsSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Yes, autumn rates as my favorite season. Pull out the flannel shirts, drive the winding backroads to see the fall colors, cook a batch of chili...

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM

      Chili! So glad for this little reminder. Heading off to the grocery store soon, and will pick up the necessary ingredients. Have you had hot mulled apple cider? That is another autumn/winter staple around here.

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  13. Angelia Sims September 21, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    October is my favorite month. We don't get much color change, but cooler weather is awesome. Have a great time at your conference. :-)

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    1. shoreacresSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM

      I read your comment, laughed, and made a bet I'd found another Texan. Indeed! I'm south of Houston, and I'm hoping your don't hog all the cool weather for yourself!

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    2. Emily BrisseSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:12 PM

      Texans unite! There's something in the cool down that makes everyone walk a little bit lighter no matter where you hail from, don't you think?

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  14. Mary PelleritoSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I, too, love this time of year. Looking forward to all this season has to offer inside and out.

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:13 PM

      Hope it brings you bushels of happiness, Mary. :)

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  15. shoreacresSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I love this: in Cebuano: tingdagdag

    That's exactly the sound my tuned wind chimes make when the north wind finally begins to stir. I'm still waiting. ;)

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  16. KeltonSeptember 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    so beautiful. in missoula, it's turning autumn but at the same time, it's always smoky. the wildfires are so bad this year. crossing my fingers for clear skies soon. thanks for your poem.

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:37 PM

      Although I realize the wildfires can be devastating, somehow smokey seems to fit with autumn. Maybe all the bonfires? Hope you get a lovely walk in this weekend.

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  17. rachaelannepSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    autumn is my favourite :)








    rachael

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  18. Denise | Chez DanisseSeptember 26, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Yes, autumn is my favorite season. Enjoy.

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  19. KateriSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    I love your blog name. And I love this post. I didn't use to like fall, but have recently come to appreciate it more. It just might be becoming my 2nd favorite season....

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    1. Emily BrisseSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      Thanks, Kateri. Glad you found LoCW! Did you not like it because it signaled winter and cold, or because it meant the end of summer? I'm curious about your 1st favorite season. :)

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Just lovely!

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  21. MarianaOctober 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I love autumn. I love everything about autumn! It's beautiful and so is this post.
    p.s.: in my language: JESEN :)

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    1. Emily BrisseOctober 8, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      "Jesen"... sound like a light wind through leaves, to me. Perfect. :)

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  22. WildBillOctober 5, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    In Cherokee Ilagohvsdi.

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  23. Lisa GoyneOctober 6, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful words, all of them- but, I like your language best. Enjoy this beautiful time.

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  24. shoreacresOctober 9, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    I had to come back, because I'm writing about third grade and just remembered one of the best-ever things about autumn: the beginning of school, and new pencil boxes!

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    1. Emily BrisseOctober 11, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      Oh, yes! And not just in third-grade. Some of my high school kids still like their pencils extra sharp and extra protected. :)

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