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Nacht
/naxt/
night
Die Nacht war klar und voller Sterne.
The night was clear and full of stars.
general
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
Ich schlafe jede Nacht acht Stunden.
I sleep eight hours every night.
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.
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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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