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"Midnight" in German: Mitternacht
die Mitternacht
Midnight in German is die Mitternacht, feminine. Say um Mitternacht. New Year's fireworks start oft um Mitternacht.
Party end
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How to pronounce Mitternacht
Say it
MIT-ter-nahkht
/ˈmɪtɐnaxt/
MIT-ter-nahkht. Stress Mit-. Nacht ending like night: soft ch plus t.
"Midnight" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Mitternacht | midnight Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| um Mitternacht | at midnight Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Mitternachtsmesse | midnight mass Christmas church service. | Christmas church service. |
| nach Mitternacht | after midnight Late-night timing. | Late-night timing. |
How to use Mitternacht in real life
- 1Party end
Wir müssen vor Mitternacht den Zug erwischen.
We have to catch the train before midnight.
Vor Mitternacht.
- 2New Year
Um Mitternacht stoßen alle an.
At midnight everyone toasts.
Um Mitternacht.
- 3Deadline
Die Aktion gilt bis Mitternacht.
The deal is valid until midnight.
Bis Mitternacht.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mitternacht
Incorrect: Der Mitternacht kommt bald.
Correct: Die Mitternacht kommt bald. / Es ist bald Mitternacht.
Mitternacht is feminine: die Mitternacht.
Incorrect: Bei Mitternacht treffen wir uns.
Correct: Um Mitternacht treffen wir uns.
Use um Mitternacht for at midnight.
Good to know
Silvester fireworks and hugs cluster um Mitternacht. Public transport may run special schedules; check the last Bahn before you toast too long.
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Planning New Year's Eve timing
ChatPal
Sollen wir um Mitternacht draußen sein?
Should we be outside at midnight?
You
Ja. Vor Mitternacht hole ich den Sekt.
Yes. Before midnight I'll get the sparkling wine.
ChatPal
Und nach Mitternacht essen wir Reste.
And after midnight we'll eat leftovers.
You
Klar. Mitternacht ist nur der Start.
Sure. Midnight is only the start.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Midnight" in German
What gender is Mitternacht?
Feminine: die Mitternacht.
How do you say at midnight?
Um Mitternacht.
Is 24 Uhr the same?
Yes—24:00 or 0:00 marks Mitternacht.
How do you say after midnight?
Nach Mitternacht.
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