Translation of German word "Mittagessen" to English
dasMittagessen
/mɪtaːɡɛsn/
Meaning
NounA light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
How to use
Mittagessen ('lunch') is neuter: das Mittagessen (plural: die Mittagessen). Zu Mittag essen — To eat lunch.
🇬🇧 English
lunch
Example
Ich esse ein Mittagessen am Mittag.
I eat lunch in the middle of the day.
Das Mittagessen ist sehr lecker.
The lunch is very delicious.
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- zu Mittag essen— to eat lunch / dine at noon
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What is the definition of the German word "das Mittagessen"?▼
The German word "das Mittagessen" is defined as: "A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day."
What does the German word "das Mittagessen" mean?▼
The German word "das Mittagessen" means "lunch" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Mittagessen"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Mittagessen"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich esse ein Mittagessen am Mittag." (which translates as "I eat lunch in the middle of the day.").
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