Translation of German word "Mittag" to English
derMittag
/mɪt.ˈak/
Meaning
NounThe time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon.
How to use
The masculine noun Mittag ('noon / midday') is composed of mitte (middle) and Tag (day). Note: the source translation is 'day' (день), which is incorrect; 'day' is Tag, while Mittag specifically means noon or lunch-time. The related adjective is mittäglich (midday).
🇬🇧 English
noon
Example
Ich esse mittags im Park.
I eat lunch in the park at noon.
Mittag ist ein wichtiger Zeitpunkt.
Noon is an important moment of time.
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Common phrases
- zu Mittag essen— to eat lunch / dine at noon (idiom)
- am Mittag— at noon / midday (dative location)
- Mittagessen— lunch / midday meal (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Mittag"?▼
The German word "der Mittag" is defined as: "The time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon."
What does the German word "der Mittag" mean?▼
The German word "der Mittag" means "noon" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Mittag"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mittag ist ein wichtiger Zeitpunkt." (which translates as "I eat lunch in the park at noon.").
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