Abend
/ˈaːbn̩t/noun★Beginner
formalinformal
evening
Guten Abend!
Good evening!
Wir treffen uns am Abend.
We are meeting in the evening.
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In German, 'Abend' typically refers to the period from late afternoon until nightfall.
Collocations
guter Abendgood eveningAbendessendinnerAbendkleidevening dress
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Related Phrases
einen schönen Abendphrase
have a nice evening
💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that all German nouns, including 'Abend', are always capitalized.
⚡Gold Rule
Time Reference
'Abend' is used for the period from late afternoon to nightfall, not just the evening hours.
📖Word Origin
From Old High German 'āband', meaning 'evening' or 'nightfall'.
📝Usage Notes
'Abend' is always capitalized in German as it is a noun. It is often used in greetings and time references.
Word Breakdown
Abend
evening
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026DE → EN