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"Noon" in German: Mittag
der Mittag
Noon in German is der Mittag, masculine. Lunch is often zu Mittag essen. The adverb mittags means around midday.
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How to pronounce Mittag
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MIT-tahk
/ˈmɪtaːk/
MIT-tahk. Short i. Soft final g like a gentle k for many speakers.
"Noon" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mittag | noon / midday Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| zu Mittag | at lunchtime With essen: zu Mittag essen. | With essen: zu Mittag essen. |
| mittags | at noon / midday Adverb for habits. | Adverb for habits. |
| Mittagsessen | lunch Midday meal noun. | Midday meal noun. |
How to use Mittag in real life
- 1Scheduling
Treffen wir uns um Mittag vor dem Büro?
Shall we meet at noon in front of the office?
Um Mittag for around noon.
- 2Lunch habit
Zu Mittag esse ich meistens in der Kantine.
At noon I usually eat in the canteen.
Zu Mittag essen is the set phrase.
- 3Weather note
Der Mittag wird heute richtig heiß.
Noon will be really hot today.
Der Mittag as time of day.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mittag
Incorrect: Die Mittag ist da.
Correct: Der Mittag ist da.
Mittag is masculine: der Mittag.
Incorrect: Ich esse am Mittagessen.
Correct: Ich esse zu Mittag. / Ich esse das Mittagsessen.
Use zu Mittag or name das Mittagsessen.
Good to know
Many shops still close or slow down around Mittag in smaller towns. A warm Mittagsessen can be the main meal, with a lighter Abendbrot later—less universal than it used to be, but still common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a lunch break walk
ChatPal
Hast du um Mittag zehn Minuten Zeit?
Do you have ten minutes at noon?
You
Ja. Nach dem Mittag bin ich frei.
Yes. After noon I'm free.
ChatPal
Dann spazieren wir kurz um den Block.
Then we'll walk around the block briefly.
You
Perfekt. Vor dem Mittag schaffe ich den Report noch.
Perfect. Before noon I'll still finish the report.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Noon" in German
What gender is Mittag?
Masculine: der Mittag.
How do you say at noon?
Um Mittag, mittags, or gegen Mittag.
How do you say to have lunch?
Zu Mittag essen.
Is Nachmittag the same?
No. Der Nachmittag is the afternoon.
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