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"Evening" in German: Abend

der Abend

Say it: AH-bentmasculine · der Abendnoun/ˈaːbn̩t/

Evening in German is der Abend. Say am Abend for in the evening, abends for habitual evenings, and Guten Abend as a greeting.

Plans

Am Abend gehen wir essen.
In the evening we're going out to eat.
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How to pronounce Abend

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AH-bent

/ˈaːbn̩t/

AH-bent. Soft b; final d often like t.

"Evening" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
der Abendevening

The noun.

am Abendin the evening

Time phrase.

abendsin the evenings

Habit adverb.

Guten Abendgood evening

Greeting.

How to use Abend in real life

  1. 1Plans

    Am Abend gehen wir essen.

    In the evening we're going out to eat.

    am Abend.

  2. 2Routine

    Abends lese ich oft.

    In the evenings I often read.

    abends.

  3. 3Weather

    Der Abend wird kühl.

    The evening will turn cool.

    Nominative der Abend.

Mistakes English speakers make with Abend

Incorrect: In der Abend komme ich.

Correct: Am Abend komme ich.

Use am Abend.

Incorrect: die Abend

Correct: der Abend

Masculine: der.

Good to know

Feierabend is the cherished end of the workday. People protect their Abend for hobbies, family, and quiet. Asking about someone's Abendpläne is normal small talk.

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Choosing a film night

  1. ChatPal

    Was machst du heute Abend?

    What are you doing this evening?

  2. You

    Nichts Festes. Der Abend ist noch frei.

    Nothing set. The evening is still free.

  3. ChatPal

    Dann Film am Abend bei mir?

    Then a film at my place this evening?

  4. You

    Gerne. Ich bring Popcorn.

    Gladly. I'll bring popcorn.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Evening" in German

How do you say in the evening?

Am Abend.

What is abends?

Habitually in the evening / evenings.

How do you say this evening?

Heute Abend.

What gender is Abend?

Masculine: der Abend.

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