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"Evening" in German: Abend
der Abend
Evening in German is der Abend. Say am Abend for in the evening, abends for habitual evenings, and Guten Abend as a greeting.
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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
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Abend | evening The noun. | The noun. |
| am Abend | in the evening Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| abends | in the evenings Habit adverb. | Habit adverb. |
| Guten Abend | good evening Greeting. | Greeting. |
How to use Abend in real life
- 1Plans
Am Abend gehen wir essen.
In the evening we're going out to eat.
am Abend.
- 2Routine
Abends lese ich oft.
In the evenings I often read.
abends.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a film night
ChatPal
Was machst du heute Abend?
What are you doing this evening?
You
Nichts Festes. Der Abend ist noch frei.
Nothing set. The evening is still free.
ChatPal
Dann Film am Abend bei mir?
Then a film at my place this evening?
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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