Translation of German word "Abend" to English
derAbend
/ˈaːbɛnt/
Meaning
NounThe time of day between afternoon and night.
How to use
The masculine noun Abend ('evening') declines regularly (plural Abende). In the dative plural, it takes -n (an den Abenden). The related adjective is abendlich (evening-like).
🇬🇧 English
evening
Example
Ich gehe abends spazieren.
I go for a walk in the evening.
Der Abend ist schön.
The evening is beautiful.
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Common phrases
- Guten Abend— Good evening
- heute Abend— tonight / this evening
- am Abend— in the evening (dative location)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Abend"?▼
The German word "der Abend" is defined as: "The time of day between afternoon and night."
What does the German word "der Abend" mean?▼
The German word "der Abend" means "evening" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Abend"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich gehe abends spazieren." (which translates as "I go for a walk in the evening.").
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