Translation of German word "Nacht" to English
dieNacht
/naχt/
Meaning
NounThe time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark.
How to use
The feminine noun Nacht ('night') declines regularly, but gets an umlaut in the plural: Nächte (die Nächte). The time expression in der Nacht means 'at night / during the night' (using the preposition in with dative, unlike other times of day which use an, e.g. am Morgen, am Abend).
🇬🇧 English
night
Example
Die Sterne leuchten in der klaren Nacht besonders hell.
The stars shine particularly brightly on a clear night.
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Common phrases
- Gute Nacht— Good night
- in der Nacht— at night / during the night (dative location, preposition 'in')
- Nacht für Nacht— night after night
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What is the definition of the German word "die Nacht"?▼
The German word "die Nacht" is defined as: "The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark."
What does the German word "die Nacht" mean?▼
The German word "die Nacht" means "night" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Sterne leuchten in der klaren Nacht besonders hell." (which translates as "The stars shine particularly brightly on a clear night.").
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