German - English (British) translations for "Abend"
"Abend" German translation
Translation
evening
Definition
Evening
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masc
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: evening
Ich gehe am Abend ins Kino.
I go to the cinema in the evening.
Meaning: night
Die Sterne leuchten am klaren Abendhimmel.
The stars shine in the clear night sky.
Meaning: eventide
Der Tag neigt sich dem Abend zu.
The day is coming to eventide.
Meaning: dusk
Die Vögel zwitschern noch im Abenddämmerlicht.
The birds are still chirping in the dusk.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Guten Abend!
Good evening!
A2: Ich gehe am Abend ins Kino.
I go to the cinema in the evening.
A2: Wir treffen uns heute Abend zum Essen.
We are meeting for dinner this evening.
B1: Am Abend habe ich meine Freunde angerufen.
In the evening, I called my friends.
B2: Gestern Abend bin ich spät nach Hause gekommen.
Yesterday evening, I came home late.
B2: Nächsten Monat werde ich abends einen Sprachkurs besuchen.
Next month, I will attend a language course in the evenings.
C1: Nachdem wir den ganzen Tag gearbeitet hatten, entspannten wir uns am Abend im Park.
After working all day, we relaxed in the park in the evening.
C1: Während des Abends wurden verschiedene kulturelle Veranstaltungen angeboten.
Various cultural events were offered during the evening.
C2: Die Sonne ging langsam unter und tauchte den Himmel in ein wunderschönes Abendrot.
The sun slowly set, bathing the sky in a beautiful evening glow.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Abend' translates to 'evening' in English. It refers to the period of time between late afternoon and nightfall, typically starting around sunset and ending with bedtime.
In Germany, the concept of 'Abend' holds cultural significance. It is a time when people often gather with family or friends to share a meal, relax, and unwind after a day's work. It is also a common time for social activities such as going out to restaurants, attending concerts or theater performances, or simply taking a leisurely stroll.
Additionally, 'Abend' is frequently used in the context of greetings and farewells. When meeting someone in the evening, it is customary to say 'Guten Abend' (Good evening), while saying 'Gute Nacht' (Good night) is appropriate when parting ways for the night.