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"Midnight" in German: Mitternacht

die Mitternacht

Say it: MIT-ter-nahkhtfeminine · die Mitternachtnoun/ˈmɪtɐnaxt/

Midnight in German is die Mitternacht, feminine. Say um Mitternacht. New Year's fireworks start oft um Mitternacht.

Party end

Wir müssen vor Mitternacht den Zug erwischen.
We have to catch the train before midnight.
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How to pronounce Mitternacht

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MIT-ter-nahkht

/ˈmɪtɐnaxt/

MIT-ter-nahkht. Stress Mit-. Nacht ending like night: soft ch plus t.

"Midnight" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
die Mitternachtmidnight

Feminine noun.

um Mitternachtat midnight

Time phrase.

Mitternachtsmessemidnight mass

Christmas church service.

nach Mitternachtafter midnight

Late-night timing.

How to use Mitternacht in real life

  1. 1Party end

    Wir müssen vor Mitternacht den Zug erwischen.

    We have to catch the train before midnight.

    Vor Mitternacht.

  2. 2New Year

    Um Mitternacht stoßen alle an.

    At midnight everyone toasts.

    Um Mitternacht.

  3. 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

  1. ChatPal

    Sollen wir um Mitternacht draußen sein?

    Should we be outside at midnight?

  2. You

    Ja. Vor Mitternacht hole ich den Sekt.

    Yes. Before midnight I'll get the sparkling wine.

  3. ChatPal

    Und nach Mitternacht essen wir Reste.

    And after midnight we'll eat leftovers.

  4. 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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