Abend

/ˈaːbn̩t/
nounBeginner
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, 2026DEEN