Nacht
/naxt/noun★Beginner
general
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
Ich schlafe jede Nacht acht Stunden.
I sleep eight hours every night.
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In German, 'Nacht' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
general
A specific night or evening event.
Wir haben eine lange Nacht in der Stadt verbracht.
We spent a long night in the city.
Collocations
gute Nachtgood nightNachtlebennightlifeNachtarbeitnight work
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Related Phrases
Nacht und Nebelphrase
in the dead of night
Nachtwachephrase
night watch
💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Nacht' is always capitalized in German as it is a noun.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage
Use 'Nacht' to refer to the period of darkness or a specific night.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'naht', from Old High German 'naht', from Proto-Germanic 'nahts' (night). Related to English 'night'.
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Nacht' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It can refer to the general concept of night or a specific night.
Word Breakdown
Nacht
night
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