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"Afternoon" in German: Nachmittag
der Nachmittag
Afternoon in German is der Nachmittag. Say am Nachmittag for in the afternoon, and nachmittags for habitual afternoons.
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How to pronounce Nachmittag
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NAHK-mit-tahk
/ˈnaːxˌmɪtaːk/
NAHK-mit-tahk. Stress on Nach. Clear separate mittag.
"Afternoon" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Nachmittag | afternoon The noun. | The noun. |
| am Nachmittag | in the afternoon Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| nachmittags | in the afternoons Habit adverb. | Habit adverb. |
| Nachmittagskaffee | afternoon coffee Classic break. | Classic break. |
How to use Nachmittag in real life
- 1Scheduling
Am Nachmittag habe ich einen Termin.
In the afternoon I have an appointment.
am Nachmittag.
- 2Weather
Der Nachmittag wird warmer.
The afternoon will get warmer.
Nominative der.
- 3Routine
Nachmittags lernt sie Deutsch.
In the afternoons she studies German.
nachmittags without article.
Mistakes English speakers make with Nachmittag
Incorrect: In der Nachmittag treffe ich dich.
Correct: Am Nachmittag treffe ich dich.
Use am Nachmittag.
Incorrect: die Nachmittag
Correct: der Nachmittag
Masculine: der.
Good to know
Kaffee und Kuchen am Nachmittag is a classic ritual, especially on Sundays. Shops may reopen after a long lunch in some regions, so Nachmittag can feel like a second start to the day.
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Passt dir der Nachmittag besser als der Morgen?
Does the afternoon work better for you than the morning?
You
Ja. Am Nachmittag bin ich freier.
Yes. In the afternoon I'm freer.
ChatPal
Dann treffen wir uns um drei am Nachmittag.
Then let's meet at three in the afternoon.
You
Einverstanden.
Agreed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in German
How do you say in the afternoon?
Am Nachmittag.
What is nachmittags?
Habitually in the afternoon / afternoons.
What gender is Nachmittag?
Masculine: der Nachmittag.
How do you say this afternoon?
Heute Nachmittag.
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